EC confirms arrest of temporary staff in Bono East
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has confirmed the arrest of one of its temporary staff stationed at the Temporary Booth Bayiri Polling Station in Bono East region. In a statement issued by a Deputy Commissioner in charge of operations, Mr. Samuel Tettey, the Commission has received a report from its Bono […]
Engineering Council condemns arrest of ECG Manager, demands immediate probe
The Engineering Council of Ghana has expressed grave concerns regarding the arrest of Ing. Michael Wiafe, the General Manager of the Ashanti East Office of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). Ing. Wiafe was taken into custody on April 10, 2024, after overseeing an operation to disconnect the power supply to Kumasi Technical University due […]
Police arrest 16 over invasion of UTV studios
The Police on Saturday evening arrested 16 persons for invading the studios of United Television (UTV). The arrest follows a complaint from the Despite Media Group and the Ministry of Information. According to the Police, the 16 persons were in custody assisting investigations. Meanwhile, the National Media Commission (NMC) in a statement issued by Mr […]
#OccupyJulorbihouse: The Police acted awful not lawful- Shamima Muslim
By: Rebecca Ampah A renowned development activist and gender and inclusivity specialist, Shamima Muslim, has strongly responded to the recent police actions, highlighting a critical distinction between lawful and awful behaviour. Her reaction came in the wake of the controversial arrest of #occupyjulorbihouse demonstrators on September 21, 2023. In her response, she criticised the police’s […]
Police arrest about 50 Occupy “JulorbiHouse” demo protesters
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Ghana Police Service has rounded up more than 50 Occupy “JubJulorbi House” demonstrators who are currently in custody at the Regional Police Headquarters in Accra Central. Despite earlier warnings from the Police hierarchy, hundreds of youth protesters gathered at the 37 Trotro Station in Accra on Thursday, September 21, 2023, to […]
Investigations into 2021 Impounded Rosewood still ongoing- Abu Jinapor
Investigations into attempted exports of five containers of Rosewood species in June and July 2021 are yet to be concluded, Mr Samuel Abu Jinapor, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, has said. In June 2021, five containers loaded with Rosewood were impounded at the Tema Port. Following reports of the arrest, a team from […]
Police arrest 18 people for disturbances on University of Ghana campus
The Police have today, Tuesday, 14th February 2023 arrested 18 people for disturbances on the University of Ghana campus. The 18 suspects were together with about 200 others believed to be former members of the Commonwealth Hall of the university. The Police have been able to contain the situation and calm has since been restored. […]
