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  The prolonged chieftaincy and development dispute in Kwabeng took a significant turn on Wednesday when the Osino District Court directed Bafour Abusuapanyin Oduro Firikyi and opposing parties to sign a peace bond to help restore calm in the community. The directive followed arguments from lawyers representing both factions, who presented their positions before the court. Concerns over rising tensions and recent confrontations in Kwabeng prompted the judge to impose the peace bond as an immediate measure to prevent further disturbances. Initially, Bafour Abusuapanyin Oduro Firikyi and his legal team resisted the order, insisting that they had already filed an interlocutory injunction which they expected to be served. The court, however, dismissed the objection and maintained its position. In the end, Bafour Abusuapanyin Oduro Firikyi complied and signed the bond as instructed. The situation forms part of ongoing disputes in Kwabeng relating to leadership legitimacy, land administr...

  President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Majority Leader and the Majority Chief Whip in Parliament to withdraw a Private Member’s Bill aimed at repealing the Act that established the Office of the Special Prosecutor. The decision follows the President’s recent public endorsement of efforts to strengthen the Office of the Special Prosecutor as a key institution in the national fight against corruption. He reiterated this stance during a meeting with the Peace Council on Wednesday, where he emphasized the office’s critical role in promoting accountability. President Mahama further urged the Office of the Special Prosecutor to intensify its efforts in boosting public confidence and combating corruption in line with the mandate that guided its establishment. The directive was communicated by the President’s Spokesperson and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu. Credit: Nana Kwasi Asare 

  A delegation from the family of the late Ghanaian highlife icon, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, has paid a courtesy call on former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to officially invite him to the musician’s upcoming funeral. The delegation, led by the family head Abusuapanin Kofi Owusu, also known as Abusuapanin Tupac, visited the former president at his office on Wednesday, 10th December 2025. The visit formed part of the family’s formal engagements with national leaders and key personalities ahead of the final funeral rites scheduled for Saturday, 13th December 2025. Daddy Lumba, regarded as one of Ghana’s most influential and celebrated highlife musicians, passed away earlier in 2025. His death united the nation in grief, with tributes pouring in from across the world to honour his decades-long contribution to Ghanaian music and culture. Since the announcement of his passing, the family has been preparing a series of memorial events, culminating in t...

The Abuakwa South Municipal NADMO Secretariat, led by Mr. Aikins Ofori, is set to collaborate with Bunso Eco Park to provide 24-hour safety services throughout the festive season. This follows an assessment visit by NADMO officials to the Eco Park on 10th December 2025. After touring the facility, Mr. Ofori noted that they had reviewed staff questionnaires and gained a clear understanding of the park’s operations. He announced that NADMO personnel will be stationed at the park during the yuletide to help prevent any potential disasters. He assured the public that safety within the Eco Park will be maintained around the clock, emphasizing that officials will help manage crowd control to ensure a secure environment for visitors. Mr. Kenneth Asare Frempong, Facilities Manager of Bunso Eco Park, expressed gratitude to the NADMO team for the visit. He mentioned that although various safety measures are already in place, NADMO’s involvement further strengthens their preparedness — a move he ...

  The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Kade Constituency has issued a strong statement condemning what it describes as “derogatory and misguided attacks” made by the destooled Amankrado of Akim-Asuom, Mr. Kwasi Ringold, in a viral video circulating on social media. According to the party, Mr. Ringold—who was recently removed from his traditional role—made comments perceived as disrespectful toward the national leadership of the NPP, including the five presidential aspirants contesting the party’s 2026 presidential primaries. The constituency executives described the remarks as “unwarranted, reckless and distasteful.”       Mr. Kwasi Ringold In the statement, the NPP noted that Mr. Ringold is well known in the political landscape of Kade and questioned his decision to direct what they call “offensive vituperations” at respected leaders of the party. They stressed that while he has long been treated with respect as an elder, his recent conduct does not merit the same a...

  According to reports from the Northern Region, a major breakthrough has been made in a recent kidnapping case following an intelligence-led operation that resulted in the arrest of three suspects on Saturday, December 6, 2025. The arrests occurred at Bokpaba, a community along the Bimbilla–Yendi stretch of the Eastern Corridor. The suspects, identified as Haruna Seidu, Amidu Bandi, and Osman Bandi, are said to be part of a four-member syndicate alleged to have kidnapped a 42-year-old man from Wapuli in the Yendi District. The group reportedly demanded a ransom of GH¢100,000 from the victim’s family in exchange for his release. Further reports indicate that a team of five officers from the Regional Police Intelligence Directorate was dispatched to Wapuli after the incident, tasked with surveillance, rescue efforts, and arrest operations. Information available suggests that on Friday, December 5, 2025, the rescue team successfully freed the victim and apprehended the suspects durin...