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As galamsey worsens under the Mahama government, investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni believes President John Dramani Mahama has the power to end the illegal activities within two weeks if he chooses to act. Since the NDC assumed office, reports have emerged suggesting that some party members have taken over protected forest reserves. Erastus Asare Donkor, a prominent journalist/advocate against illegal mining, has repeatedly provided evidence showing that galamsey remains widespread despite government efforts to curb it. Authority In a social media post, Manasseh Azure asserted that the president has the authority to halt the encroachment on forest reserves if he…
Despite backlash, Kumasi’s newly appointed Mayor, Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, popularly known as Zuba, has defended his controversial threat to whip traders who defy the city’s ban on pavement trading. He defended the statement, saying it aligns with his commitment to governing Kumasi in a “democratic military style.” The Mayor recently announced a two-week decongestion exercise, starting Wednesday, April 16, 2025, to clear traders operating on sidewalks and unauthorized spaces in Kumasi’s Central Business District. The move has drawn widespread public criticism. Defending flogging In an April 15 interview on Citi FM’s ‘Eyewitness News’, Boadi justified his threat to flog…
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has urged factions in the Bawku conflict to cooperate with him to achieve lasting peace in the area. A statement issued by the Manhyia Palace on April 15 announced the resumption of mediation efforts, stating: “His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II will reconvene talks with both parties from April 28 to May 1, 2025, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, as previously agreed. The Asantehene calls on all stakeholders to work together to secure enduring peace for Bawku.” Public reaction Many Ghanaians have praised Otumfuo’s peacebuilding efforts on social media. One user wrote: “The King…
The Kusasi Youth in Bawku have barred all six Members of Parliament (MPs) representing constituencies in the Bawku enclave from entering their jurisdictions, warning that any attempt to do so would be life-threatening. At a press conference in Bawku, the group’s president, Abugri Haruna, declared, “We will not tolerate your presence in our kingdom. Disregard our directive at your own peril.” Political exploitation The youth accused President John Mahama and local MPs, including Mahama Ayariga, of exploiting the Bawku conflict for political gain, only to neglect the Kusasi people after securing victory in the 2024 elections. “You can no longer…
The Otumfuo Commemorative Gold Coin Initiative has called on politicians to depoliticize the Bawku conflict and allow the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to mediate a resolution using his proven wisdom. In a statement, the Initiative, which is a lifelong project by the E ON 3 Group honoring the Asantehene’s contributions to peacebuilding and national development, noted that the acclaimed wisdom that Otumfuo used to resolve the Dagbon conflict over a period of 17 years and involving over 1,000 mediation sessions, will bring peace to Bawku. Pillar of Peace Hailed as a “Pillar of Peace”, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II will…
Heavily armed operatives from the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) made an unsuccessful attempt on Wednesday to arrest the Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, over allegations he made regarding ‘cocaine’ flights at Kotoka International Airport (KIA). Brandishing G3 and AK-47 assault rifles, the masked operatives surrounded the house of the MP, who has been a vocal critic of the Mahama government regarding the cocaine saga. Allegations Rev. Ntim Fordjour, who serves as the Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament, had claimed during a press conference last week that his group suspected some…