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Former Tema Metropolitan Chief Executive, Yohane Amarh Ashitey, has dismissed allegations of vote buying at the Tema East Constituency, describing the claims as false and misleading.The allegations surfaced shortly after voting began at 7:00 a.m. at the Twedaase No. 1 JHS, where some delegates reportedly gathered at the entrance of the voting centre, allegedly demanding money before casting their ballots.“There is nothing like vote buying, but what we do as a political party is that once people are coming from their homes, some will pick up vehicles, so they are normally given T&T so that nobody will use transportation fare…

President John Dramani Mahama has called for a renewed and inclusive framework for regional security cooperation to confront terrorism, violent extremism and transnational crime.He warned that peace, stability and prosperity in West Africa cannot be achieved through isolated national efforts.President Mahama said the region had reached a defining moment where unity, trust and collective responsibility must override fragmentation and mistrust, if shared security threats were to be addressed effectively.The President was speaking at the opening of the Summit of Heads of State and Government held as part of the High-Level Consultative Conference on Regional Cooperation and Security in Accra.The High-Level…

The Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Operations, Stan Dogbe, has issued an unreserved apology to a military officer after an incident at the Ghana Military Academy Graduation Ceremony on Friday, January 30, 2026.Mr Dogbe came under intense public scrutiny after a video circulating on social media showed him physically pushing a military officer during the event. The officer, who was operating a camera, was attempting to capture images of the President when the altercation occurred.In a Facebook post following the incident, Mr Dogbe explained that his action was triggered by what he described as repeated interruptions to a…

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to a strong and resilient military, even in the face of limited resources, highlighting the increasingly complex security environment in Ghana and the wider sub-region. He said this while addressing graduates at the Ghana Military Academy on Friday, January 30, 2026.According to him, the commissioning of new officers underscores the state’s determination to safeguard national security. “The security situation in our sub-region remains complex and volatile. Violent extremism, terrorism, and trans-border crime continue to pose serious threats, particularly along our northern border,” he noted. President Mahama also pointed to global shifts…

The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has directed the Republic of Ghana to file its amended Statement of Defence within 30 days to respond to former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo’s amended lawsuit challenging her removal from office.This was after the ECOWAS Court panel of three presided over by Justice Sengu M. Koroma granted her application to amend her initial claims following her removal from office despite an oral opposition from Ghana.The former CJ in the action filed in July 2025 was challenging her suspension from office, but has since September last year been removed from office.Femi Falana, her lead lawyer,…

Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has praised the “Catch Them Young Refereeing” initiative as the most impactful policy he has introduced since assuming office. Over the past five years, the programme has focused on identifying, educating, and training young talents aged between 13 and 16, preparing them to officiate at both juvenile and senior levels of football.In an interview with Metro Sports, Kurt Okraku emphasised the importance of sustained investment in the initiative, stressing the need to secure resources and provide continuous training for referees at all levels.“Referees sometimes having bad calls. I know about referees having good calls.…

An arms trafficking suspect abandoned a cache of suspected illegal firearms and ammunition after realising he was under police surveillance, police have confirmed.According to the Police, the incident occurred on January 27, 2026, following intelligence that an unidentified individual was transporting arms and ammunition from the Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange towards the Agbogbloshie Bus Terminal, with Kpandai believed to be the final destination.A surveillance team was immediately deployed and tracked the suspect, who was riding a blue Royal motorcycle. Police said the suspect became aware of the trailing officers and dropped several parcels wrapped in black nylon bags before fleeing the…

The La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly has announced plans to rezone parts of the Kpeshi Lagoon enclave to allow fully furnished buildings in the area to be regularised for property rate collection.The decision follows a three-day demolition exercise undertaken by the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), during which several structures along the Kpeshi Lagoon buffer zone were pulled down to reduce flooding risks ahead of the rainy season.Speaking to Citi News, the Municipal Chief Executive for La Dade-Kotopon, Alfredos Nii Anyetei, outlined the Assembly’s post-demolition plans, noting that buildings not affected by the exercise would now be formally recognised under a…

The Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has declared lands within the Nmai Dzor–Trasacco–Borteyman enclave a security zone following a protracted dispute over land ownership involving families and traditional authorities.REGSEC has warned that any individual who proceeds with development activities in the area will have their structures demolished and will be subjected to legal action.Addressing journalists, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo said a joint security task force has been deployed to the enclave to maintain law and order and prevent further escalation of tensions.“To maintain peace and maintain law and order, I wish to inform you that the…

Contractors are back on site at the long-abandoned E-Block project at Ashaiman Technical Institute (ATI), with works now about 90 per cent complete and on track for full completion by March, Member of Parliament for Ashaiman, Ernest Henry Norgbey, has announced.The MP gave the assurance during an inspection tour of the school, where management renewed calls for government support to address persistent infrastructure challenges that have constrained teaching and learning.The E-Block project, which began under the first John Dramani Mahama administration, stalled for nearly eight years after a change of government, leaving the institute with a serious shortage of classroom…