Author: Abongobi Media

The Municipal Chief Executive for the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly (LEKMA), Israel Adjetey Otchwenmah, has outlined a number of development priorities for 2026, including improved security, education infrastructure, sanitation, healthcare and revenue mobilisation. Delivering his sessional address at the First Ordinary Meeting of the Third Session of the Fifth Assembly on Thursday, May 14, the MCE said the Assembly remains committed to improving the socio-economic well-being of residents through efficient service delivery, inclusive governance and sustainable development. According to him, the municipality currently maintains relative peace and security, but concerns such as petty theft, youth disturbances and drug abuse continue to…

The National House of Chiefs has proposed to be placed directly under the Presidency at Jubilee House, arguing that its current administrative arrangement under a government ministry undermines its constitutional independence and effectiveness. The call was made when the leadership of the House appeared before the Parliamentary Select Committee on Chieftaincy, Culture and Religious Affairs. President of the National House of Chiefs and Paramount Chief of the Sefwi Anhwiaso Traditional Area, Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, said the institution has, since the PNDC era, been moved between different ministries and is currently under the Ministry of Local Government — a situation…

Seven interdicted employees of Cocoa Processing Company (CPC) PLC are demanding their immediate reinstatement, maintaining that they are not responsible for an unaccounted GH¢4,373,355.04 cited in a Ghana Audit Service report. The audit, which reviewed the company’s operations for the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 financial years, identified financial irregularities tied to products supplied to the CPC Consumer Cooperative Shop. The shop is located on the company’s premises and is managed by staff through their respective unions to serve employees. However, the interdicted workers argue that the findings have been misinterpreted, resulting in an unfair suspension without adequate evidence of wrongdoing. Speaking…

The Board Chairman of Accra Great Olympics FC, Major (Rtd) Amarkai Amarteifio, has expressed concern that Ghana’s football community has not fully learned the lessons from the country’s worst stadium disaster. The disaster, which occurred at the Accra Sports Stadium, remains the deadliest in African football history. It unfolded during a match between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko, when crowd disturbances led to police firing tear gas into the stands. The resulting panic triggered a stampede as supporters attempted to exit the stadium, with locked gates contributing to the scale of the tragedy. More than 120 people lost their…

Traders operating at the 31st December Makola Market (A&B) in Accra are expected to stage a protest march today, Friday, May 15, as they head to the Jubilee House to petition President John Dramani Mahama over what they describe as plans by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly to relocate them from the market. The traders say the intended relocation exercise has created fear and uncertainty among hundreds of business owners and workers who depend on the market for their daily income and survival. According to the traders, the planned move by city authorities is being carried out without adequate consultation and,…

Nana Adjei, has called on the government to prioritise the completion of ongoing bypass road projects instead of abandoning them to begin new express road initiatives. Speaking during a discussion on Angel FM, Kumasi, Nana Adjei clarified that the NPP does not oppose the government’s express road agenda but believes unfinished bypass projects should first be completed to ease traffic congestion and improve road safety. “We have no problem with the President and the Roads Minister on the express roads. We are only pleading with them to finish the bypasses for us,” he stated. According to him, the previous administration…

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has commended Ghana for its sustained commitment to Pan-Africanism and its role in strengthening Africa’s global voice. He said Ghana continues to play a central role in shaping international discourse on historical injustices, reparatory justice, and the rights and dignity of Africans and people of African descent. The remarks were made during a farewell ceremony for Ghana’s outgoing Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the AU and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Dr. Robert Afriyie. The event also highlighted Ghana’s broader diplomatic engagement within the AU…

Joana Quaye, former wife of businessman Richard Nii Armah Quaye, has filed an application at the High Court in Accra seeking to stop him from selling or transferring several assets while she challenges their divorce settlement at the Court of Appeal. The application, filed through Dame & Partners, asks the court to freeze company shares, luxury vehicles and properties acquired during their marriage until the appeal is decided. In her affidavit, Joana Quaye said she supported RNAQ financially in the early stages of his life and business career. She claimed she left school, worked multiple jobs and used her savings…

Ghana Water Limited has announced temporary water supply interruptions in several parts of western Accra due to technical challenges at the Weija Water Treatment Plant. In a press release dated May 13, 2026, the company said the technical difficulties have affected water production and distribution, resulting in erratic supply and low water pressure in a number of communities. According to Ghana Water Ltd, the affected areas include Dansoman, Mamprobi, Mataheko, Laterbiokorshie, Korle-Bu, La Paz, McCarthy Hill, Gbawe, Mallam, Tesano, Darkuman, North Kaneshie, Dome, Achimota, Anyaa, Ablekuma, and surrounding communities. Management explained that engineers and technical teams are currently working to…

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly, Alfred Allotey-Gaisie, together with heads of departments and units, has embarked on a revenue mobilisation exercise across markets and transport terminals within the municipality. The exercise is aimed at improving Internally Generated Funds (IGF) collection, promoting compliance among ratepayers, and strengthening revenue administration systems within the assembly. The exercise, which took place within the Tema Station area, was also used to engage rate payers through public education while mobilising revenue for the Assembly. The team interacted with traders, drivers, transport operators, market leaders, and other stakeholders on the importance of timely…