Author: Abongobi Media

Government officials and chiefs within the Greater Accra Region on May 8, 2026, conducted an inspection of state lands at Osu Gbelenfo, also known as the Osu Korle government lands, in the Klottey-Korle Constituency over a possible demolition exercise targeting structures occupied by squatters.The inspection tour was led by Clemence Gyato, the government-appointed consultant overseeing the reclamation of encroached state lands.The delegation included the Deputy Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs and Member of Parliament for La-Dade Kotopon Constituency, Naa Odoley Sowah, the Member of Parliament for Klottey-Korle Constituency, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, Linda Ocloo, the Greater Accra Regional…

The Ga Mantse in the true spirit of the Homowo Season, yesterday sent a delegation of eminent persons on a goodwill visit to Dr NII TETTEH KWEI ll, Ga Paramount Chief Dzaase Tse. The very cordial visit also involved presentation of customary gifts to the Kingmaker in accordance with tradition. The delegation was made up of Hon Amarkai Amarteifio , former Regional Minister of Accra, former Sports Minister and for several years, former Consul General of Sweden; Ambassador Ayikoi Otoo, former High Commissioner of Ghana to Canada and former Attorney General of this Republic and leader of the Bar, Ambassador…

Amid ongoing discussions and controversy surrounding the Weija-Gbawe Municipal Hospital project, a letter from the World Bank addressed to Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister for Finance, has surfaced online.The letter, dated September 1, 2025, and sighted by GhanaWeb on May 8, 2026, outlines several concerns regarding the project.According to the letter, the World Bank said its Procurement Post Review (PPR) identified deviations from the Bank’s Procurement Regulations in both the procurement process and the implementation of the reviewed contracts.The PPR report found that the procurement of items supplied under the contract was non-compliant and that the prices paid were not “reasonable” when…

Member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mikdad Mohammed, is unhappy with the way the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, is carrying out demolitions at the Sakumono Ramsar Site in Accra. Reacting to a viral video of an elderly man who was left distraught and suicidal after his building was demolished, Mr Mohammed wondered why the elderly man was not allowed to move his belongings out of the building before the demolition and why he was assaulted for lamenting and agitating. “You demolish an old man’s property, he didn’t take anything out of it. He is crying, lamenting and…

Residents of Akweteyman, a suburb of Achimota have once again, raised alarm for the arrest of two individuals suspected to have followed a young man into a lodging facility within the vicinity for theft. Members of the community who have been acting as vigilante groups have observed for some period that, a group of young ladies have been carrying out dubious sexual acts posing as stranded women who needed help. They lure victims into Guest Houses and other lodging facilities, sedate the victims and later bolt with their personal belongings. According to an eye witness, the vigilante group have positioned…

The Rent Control Department has clarified that its ongoing clampdown on unlawful hostel fee increases is aimed at ensuring fairness and protecting students, not discouraging private investment in the accommodation sector. Speaking on Channel One TV, Acting Rent Commissioner Fredrick Opoku said the exercise forms part of broader efforts to address the rising cost of student accommodation and ease the financial burden on students and their families. According to him, the intervention is being implemented through engagement and proper assessment rather than arbitrary enforcement. He explained that the department is committed to working collaboratively with hostel owners to ensure that pricing structures comply…

The Ghana Police Service has arrested 50 suspects during an intelligence-led anti-narcotics operation at the Madina Market enclave in the Greater Accra Region. The operation, conducted on Thursday, May 7, by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Special Operations Team, targeted the supply and distribution of narcotic substances within the area. Addressing a press briefing on Friday, Director-General of Police Operations, Emmanuel Teye Cudjoe, disclosed that the suspects comprise 46 males and four females, of which preliminary screening revealed that 25 of the suspects are Ghanaians, while the remaining individuals include 13 Nigerians, nine Nigeriens, one Malian, one Togolese and one…

Renowned Ghanaian computer scientist and engineer, Nii Quaynor, has shared the remarkable story behind Ghana’s journey to internet connectivity during an inaugural lecture at the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences. Speaking to academics, students, and technology professionals, Dr. Quaynor traced the country’s digital evolution through three major phases, beginning with the growth of computer science education in the 1970s and culminating in Ghana’s first internet connection in 1996. He highlighted the critical role played by institutions such as Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, University of Ghana, and University of Cape Coast in training the country’s early computing…

Independent aspiring parliamentary candidate for Kpone-Katamanso Constitueny in the Greater Accra Region, Abraham Aidoo, has engaged women groups at Zion Bridge near Apollonia in the costituency as part of efforts to promote skills development and economic empowerment. Speaking during the interaction on Friday, Mr. Aidoo said the initiative was aimed at equipping women with practical entrepreneurial skills to help them establish small businesses capable of supporting their families and improving livelihoods. According to him, empowering women economically remains critical to community development and national progress. He encouraged the beneficiaries not to rely solely on government for employment opportunities but rather…

Ghanaian entertainer and dancer Leftizzle has reflected on the evolution of Ghana’s dance industry, stating that modern dancers are more fortunate than performers from his generation because they now receive recognition and financial rewards for their craft. Speaking about his journey in entertainment, Leftizzle explained that dancing during his era was dominated by hip-hop and required exceptional skill and discipline. “In our time, dancing was purely about hip-hop, so only the very best dancers could perform. It was not like today’s dance challenges,” he said. According to him, becoming a backup dancer for musicians in those days was extremely difficult…