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DRIP Machine In Unauthorized Activity Impounded In Obuasi

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Ebenezer Madugu
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The National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme, DRIP, Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, has seized a back- hoe machine belonging to the Obuasi West Municipal Assembly, which was being used for an unauthorised activity and handed it over to the police. 

Upong interrogation after the equipment was impounded by the National Coordinator on the Obuasi-Kumasi highway with a broken hydraulic valve, the operator of the machine said that he was assigned a task by one of the engineers at the assembly. 

Not convinced by the explanation, the National Coordinator invited the Obuasi police to effect the arrest of the operator and take possession of the machine for further investigation into the matter. 

Hon. Vanderpuye, warned that no one would be allowed to misuse any of the equipment under the management of the secretariat, and any officer who instructs the usage of any of the machines without the permission of the district roads management team and the district coordinator would be surcharged with the cost of servicing and maintenance of the said equipment. 

He urged the general public to take keen interest in how these machines  are used because they are expensive national assets. 

He further asked the assemblies to be patient and wait for the  training of their operators before handing over the keys to them, promising that the training regime would begin soon in all the regional capitals.

Ghana|Atinkaonline.com|Edward Graham Sebbie

Eight Arrested in Kasoa for Breaching Sanitation Laws

By
Ebenezer Madugu
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Eight individuals have been arrested and prosecuted for flouting sanitation regulations within the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region.

The offenders were apprehended by a special task force set up by the newly confirmed Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) to monitor and enforce sanitation laws in the municipality. 

The arrests were made while the individuals were caught dumping refuse in the Central Business District (CBD) of Kasoa.

According to authorities, the offenders have already been arraigned before court. Some of the cases have been concluded, with fines imposed on the culprits.

Speaking to Atinka News, the MCE for Kasoa, Mr. Seth Sabah Serwornoo-Banini, disclosed that the assembly will soon launch a permanent sanitation task force composed of members from various state security agencies. 

This task force will be responsible for routine patrols and the enforcement of sanitation bylaws across the municipality.

Also speaking in an interview, the Kasoa District Police Commander, ASP Emmanuel Amponsah — a member of the task force — expressed the police’s commitment to supporting the assembly’s efforts. 

He also cautioned residents against indiscriminate dumping and urged them to adhere to proper waste disposal practices.

The initiative is part of broader efforts to address growing sanitation concerns in Kasoa and promote a cleaner, healthier environment for residents.

Ghana|Atinkaonline.com|Samuel Nyamekye 

Captain Armstrong Slams Energy Ministers, Rates Mahama 50%

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Ebenezer Madugu
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Captain (Eng.) Niel Armstrong, an NPP member, has launched a strong critique against Ghana’s energy ministers, accusing them of lacking the technical expertise to manage the country’s power sector.

Speaking on Atinka TV’s Oman Mu Nsem, Armstrong said the ongoing energy crisis, popularly known as “dumsor,” is partly due to incompetent leadership at the Ministry of Energy. 

“Most ministers appointed to that sector have no idea what they’re doing,” – he stated.

He proposed that Ghana needs just 150 megawatts of solar energy to help stabilize power supply and end the recurring outages. According to him, if the Mahama-led government fails to act on the energy crisis, it will face serious consequences in the next election.

Armstrong also rated President Mahama’s first 120 days in office at 50%, citing the high cost of living, persistent fuel prices, and the unimpactful drop in the dollar rate. “If the cedi is gaining strength, it must reflect in the market. Ghanaians are still suffering,” he noted.

He shared an example of alleged sabotage in the energy sector, saying his company’s involvement in a 2023 gas pipeline project at VALCO was blocked due to internal resistance and corruption.

On the free sanitary pad initiative for schoolgirls, Armstrong said it was a good move but not a significant national achievement.

He ended with a call for a clear national development plan, lamenting Ghana’s lack of vision. “Even countries like Burkina Faso are doing more to fight poverty. Ghana needs direction,” he said.

Ghana|Atinkaonline.com|Barima Saakwa

Dollars can be withdrawn over the counter – BoG explains

By
Ebenezer Madugu
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The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has confirmed that existing rules on foreign exchange withdrawals remain unchanged.

In a notice issued Thursday, May 15, the BoG stated that over-the-counter (OTC) cash withdrawals from Foreign Currency Accounts (FCA) and Foreign Exchange Accounts (FEA) are still allowed.

Non-account holders can also buy up to $10,000 per trip for travel, with valid documents.

The central bank also confirmed that cheques and cheque books remain valid for FCA and FEA accounts.

This follows public speculation after BoG board member Isaac Adongo suggested possible tighter controls. However, the BoG said it has not reviewed or planned to change current measures.

The public and banks are advised to comply with existing regulations.

Sege DCE Confirmation: Regional Minister put Assembly Members under strict Surveillance 

By
Ebenezer Madugu
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Secrete ballot, one vital element of democracy, has been dragged into the mud by the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Akweley Ocloo, who sat to strictly watch how assembly members thumbprinted ballots.

The unfortunate occured at the confirmation of the president’s nominee for the West Ada Constituency. 

Ahead of the exercise, minister made it clear that, “I will monitor by physically checking the direction in which each assembly member will vote to see who will descent”.
True to her words, the minister took a seat very close to the opening of the electoral booth to observe the pattern every assembly member voted, an act which is undemocratic and constitute trampling on the rights of members under the electoral laws.

Not only the minister, but her security personnel and some officials on her entourage stood all through and kept close observation of each member to the chagrin of many democracy lovers who witnessed the exercise. 

Surprisingly, the district electoral officer never said anything, not even when an experienced member, a former presiding member and former national president of prisiding members of Ghana, Dr. David Narh Amuyaw, raised issues about the gross violations.

Aside from that, despite the presence of police, fire and immigration officers to ensure peace and other at the event, the thugs believed to be land guards who follow the minister everywhere surrounded the assembly hall heightening tention at an exercise deemed to be democratic. 

Such fictitious tendency characterised sorting and counting of ballots leading to the declaration of the nominee obtaining 72 percent to be deemed approved.

Ghana|Atinkaonline.com

Tragedy Strikes as Worker Electrocuted During Store Construction in Twifo Praso

By
Ebenezer Madugu
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A construction worker, identified as Mr. Samuel Kwame Afezei and believed to be about 50 years old, lost his life in a tragic electrocution incident while working on the third floor of a building under construction in Twifo Praso Zongo, Twifo Atti Morkwa District.

The accident occurred near high-tension power lines and an ECG transformer, raising serious questions about safety oversight at the site. 

The incident has sent shockwaves through the community and sparked renewed concerns about enforcement of construction regulations.

According to the Assembly Member for the Zongo-Anogyan Electoral Area, Hon. Richmond Banny, repeated warnings had been issued to both the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the district engineer regarding the building’s dangerous proximity to high-voltage infrastructure. 

Despite these warnings, construction was allowed to continue.

Hon. Banny attributed the inaction to political interference, alleging that the store owner has ties to the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), which may have influenced the lack of regulatory response.

The tragedy, which occurred around midday, has left residents and tenants occupying the lower floors of the building in fear. Unconfirmed reports have also surfaced, alleging possible bribery involving local authorities, which may have enabled the unsafe construction to proceed.

In the wake of the incident, Hon. Banny is calling on the Twifo Atti Morkwa District Chief Executive to take immediate steps to investigate the matter and enforce strict safety measures to protect workers and residents going forward.

Ghana|Atinkaonline.com

GES payroll fraud case: High Court finds six guilty and recovers over GHc106k.

By
Ebenezer Madugu
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Six people have been found guilty by the High Court in Tamale of participating in a payroll corruption scheme that used fictitious names and fraudulent salary payments to take advantage of the Ghana Education Service (GES).

Recipes for Ghanaian cuisine The Office of the Special Prosecutor’s (OSP) plea bargaining framework, which enabled complete restitution and reparations to the State, was used to secure the convictions. 

It was discovered that the convicted individuals—who included accountants, payroll officers, and school administrators—had unlawfully verified and reactivated the wages of a teacher who had long since left his position.

The people found guilty are:

•Tahidu Yakubu, a former teacher at Balogu M/A Junior High School (Balogu JHS) in Yendi.

•Abdulai Abubakar Sadic, the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Database (IPPD) Coordinator for the Yendi Municipality.

•Sammy Suuk, the Schools Improvement Support Officer (SISO) for the Yendi North Circuit.

Mohammed Yusif Jay, former Headmaster of Balogu JHS.

•Stafford Korletey Azudey-Barres, an Assistant Chief Account Technician at the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department in Accra.

•Osman Issahaku, the current Headmaster of Balogu JHS, is responsible for validating teacher salaries at the school.

The OSP claims that because of their actions, over GHc86,000 was improperly disbursed; all of that money has since been recovered. In relation to the case, the OSP has recovered GHc106,319.64 in total. 

According to the OSP, this case is a part of a larger, ongoing investigation into corruption related to payroll, and there are currently several other suspects under investigation.

The Office said in a statement that as part of its stepped-up efforts to hold public officials accountable and protect public funds, it now has six additional criminal trials in progress in Accra, Tamale, and Kumasi.

Ghana|Atinkanline.com| Najat Adamu

Photos: Joy and Gratitude as DJ Mensah Foundation Donates Desks to Akokoasa A.E.D.A School

By
Ebenezer Madugu
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Cheers, songs, and unrestrained joy filled the air at Akokoasa A.E.D.A School in the Central Region of Ghana today as the DJ Mensah Foundation donated 60 brand-new ultramodern metal desks to the school, transforming the learning environment for over 300 pupils.

The heartwarming donation event, themed “Empowering Education: Desks for a Brighter Future,” was attended by traditional leaders, educationists, and parents from the community — all visibly moved by the impact of the gesture.

For years, pupils at Akokoasa A.E.D.A School sat on bare floors to learn, a situation that not only hampered academic performance but also discouraged many children from attending school. Today, that story changed.

The elated pupils danced and sang as they received their desks, many of them openly expressing their joy and gratitude to DJ Mensah, who they hailed as a true hero.

“I feel happy today,” one pupil said. “God bless DJ Mensah.”

In his remarks, the founder and Executive Director of the DJ Mensah Foundation, DJ Mensah, known for his philanthropic works and influence in Ghana’s entertainment industry, said it was unacceptable that children still had to sit on floors to learn in 2025.

“It is the right of every child to have access to a decent learning environment,” he said. 

“I want to thank everyone who supported this cause. This isn’t just about desks, it’s about dignity and opportunity.. to the students, you are valued and your dreams are important to us” – He added. 

The gesture was inspired by a viral video by renowned digital journalist Kobby Kyei, which highlighted the dire state of infrastructure at the school. The footage caught the attention of DJ Mensah and triggered the foundation’s swift response.

Speaking to this reporter, Kobby Kyei shared his emotions: “I was heartbroken when I saw JHS students learning on the floor. I’ve seen this at the kindergarten level, but never at the junior high level. I’m grateful to DJ Mensah for responding so quickly and changing their story.”

Mr. Kassim Mohammed, Deputy Director of Finance and Administration at the Agona East Education Directorate, also expressed profound gratitude.

“We have over 300 students here, but most of the desks were broken. This affected attendance and learning. Thanks to DJ Mensah, our students now have a proper place to sit and learn. The books that came with the donation will also be placed in the library and shared for home reading,” – he said.

The day was not just a donation—it was a powerful statement that every child, regardless of location, deserves a chance at quality education.

The people of Akokoasa will remember this day—not just for the desks, but for the dignity, hope, and future it restored.

Ghana|Atinkaonline.com|Ebenezer Madugu 

Committee to Begin Hearings on Petitions Against Chief Justice Tomorrow

By
Ebenezer Madugu
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The five-member committee set up by President John Dramani Mahama to investigate three petitions against the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, will begin its hearings tomorrow, Thursday, 15th May 2025.

The committee, chaired by Supreme Court Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, was constituted in line with Article 146(6) of the 1992 Constitution, following a prima facie determination and in consultation with the Council of State.

According to a statement from the Minister for Government Communications and Presidential Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the committee is expected to sit three times a week and submit its recommendations to the President upon completion of its work.

Two Women Arrested with 1,650 Slabs of Indian Hemp at Nkawkaw Ampekrom

By
Ebenezer Madugu
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The Eastern North Regional Police Command has arrested two women in connection with a large consignment of suspected Indian hemp found at Nkawkaw Ampekrom.

The suspects — 40-year-old landlady Hawa Ibrahim and 30-year-old Latifa Adams — were picked up during an intelligence-led operation by the police, which led to the discovery of 1,650 slabs of suspected narcotics hidden in a house.

According to a statement from the Regional Police Commander, DCOP Isaac Kwadwo Asante, the operation was based on a tip-off. 

Police officers raided the residence of Hawa Ibrahim and retrieved 24 maxi sacks filled with the suspected illegal substances.

Both suspects are currently in police custody and are expected to be arraigned before court soon.

DCOP Asante assured the public of the police’s continued commitment to fighting drug-related crime in the region.

Ghana|Atinkaonline.com| Yaa Yeboah Boamah

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