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Apostle Kwadwo Safo Is Alive And Healthy –Adwoa Safo

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Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka

Former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya and head of the Safo family, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has debunked online reports claiming that her father, Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka has died.

 

In a strongly worded statement, Adwoa Safo described the publications, which appeared on some online portals, including connectghananews.com as “false, malicious and deeply insensitive.” She stressed that Apostle Safo is “alive, in good health and going about his normal duties.

 

“These death hoaxes are reckless and disrespectful. I am warning all those behind these publications to retract and apologise immediately, or we will not hesitate to seek redress in court.”

 

She cautioned bloggers and media outlets against spreading unverified information and urged them to issue public rejoinders to correct the false claims.

Adwoa Safo also revealed that Apostle Safo will celebrate his birthday on 30th August, 2025 with the family and Kristo Asafo Church is preparing a grand celebration in his honour.

 

She encouraged the public to ignore the false reports and rely only on credible sources for updates about her father’s wellbeing.

African political parties advised to prioritise development over electoral gains

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Professor-Naana-Jane-Opoku-Agyemang

African political parties must focus on addressing social and economic challenges rather than solely pursuing electoral victories, President Carlos Vila Nova of São Tomé and Príncipe has said.

Speaking at the opening of the African Political Parties Summit in Accra, President Vila Nova called on parties to build resilient economies, promote social justice, and strengthen state institutions.

“It is time to change… the role of political parties must evolve from instruments of gaining power to true platforms for promoting economic growth.

“It is no longer sufficient to organise elections and compete for power; political parties must become engine of national transformation, drivers of sustainable economic development, and warrantors of ethical and inclusive governance,” he stated.

President Vila Nova cited population growth and climate change as key challenges and emphasised the role of political parties in promoting good governance, quality education, and youth entrepreneurship.

“Good governance and development do not happen by chance. They are the outcome of clear vision, sound policies, and the ability to mobilise people around shared goals, and this must begin with political parties themselves,” he said.

President Vila Nova urged political leaders to act as “effective mediators between the state and society” and build “a common continental vision,” adding: “If we get the politics right, everything else will follow.”

The three-day summit, organised by the Africa Governance Centre in partnership with the Government of Ghana, brought together delegates from over 160 political parties and 50 African and Caribbean countries.

Held under the theme “From Politics to Prosperity: Strengthening Inter-Party Collaboration for Africa’s Development and Economic Transformation,” the summit aimed to promote dialogue, consensus-building, and inter-party cooperation.

Vice President Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, in her address, called for governance that positively impacts citizens.

“…Power is transient but the nation endures. Partisan victories mean very little if they are achieved at the expense of national cohesion…

“Our people do not ask us to perform politics for its sake. They deserve politics that translate into full security, decent jobs, functional schools, accessible healthcare, infrastructure and justice… African politics can be more than a struggle for power; it can be a framework for progress,” she stated.

Mr. Fiifi Kwetey, General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) urged leaders to exercise power with humility and respect divergent views.

“We cannot, under the guise of democracy continue to behave in a manner that clearly shows that we do not believe in democracy… Leadership is not about how to prevent others from having power but how to focus on delivering for our people,” he said.

The summit also saw the adoption of the implementation framework of the African Political Parties Initiative (APPI), a flagship platform for sustained inter-party engagement and capacity development.

Helicopter Tragedy: Mahama announces Fund in support of victims’ children   

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The late Alhaji Muniru Limuna

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the Government will set up a programme for creating a fund that will assist with the education of the children of the eight victims of the August 6, 2025 helicopter tragedy.

The President made the announcement at Maaijor, near Accra, during the Islamic funeral (adua) of Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna, Deputy National Security Coordinator and one of the eight victims of the helicopter tragedy.

“It’s a difficult calamity. Because if you look at all those who died, they were at the prime of their lives and had so much responsibility,” he said.

“Children still in school, and some even with infants as young as two months. The pilot’s child is two months old and these responsibilities are what we have to take up.”

The President said, to make sure that the absence of the parents do not adversely affect the innocent children, the Government would set up a Fund to support them.

He said the Government would hold a state funeral on Friday, August 15, 2025 for all the eight victims of the helicopter tragedy.

“And at the funeral we will announce a program for creating a fund that will assist with the education of their children. And so on Friday I’ll announce the details of that,” he said.

This, the President said would enable persons who want to contribute for the future of the children they had left behind would have the opportunity to do so.

“We’ve been grieving for almost a week. But we’re transitioning from grieving to accepting that what has happened is real and that it is God’s will. Sometimes we want to question why God does certain things,” he said.

“But as the Quran says in Surah Al-Baqarah, it says ‘indeed it is from him we came and it is to him we shall return’.

“The Quran too says every man shall taste of death. And so we’ve reached the stage where we accept that Allah has taken them back.”

The President eulogized Alhaji Limuna for his devotion to Allah. He described the late Alhaji Limuna as a hardworking and diligent person.

“…And for me, I say, where am I going to get a replacement for him? Because he was virtually my personal assistant. You could call Muniru at 1:00am in the night and tell him, Muniru, go to Yendi or go to Damongo. He won’t hesitate, he won’t wait till morning. He will set up that same night and go and perform the errand that you have sent him to perform,” the President said.

“When we were making appointments, his appointment was among the last. And people kept asking, why is it that AlhajiLimuna is closer to you and you have not given him an appointment yet? And I told him, when you are sharing food in the house, you serve the strangers first, before you serve the family members. So he should exercise patience.”

President Mahama said two weeks ago AlhajiLimunawas appointed as Deputy National Security Coordinator in-charge of human security.

He said the helicopter trip, during which he met his untimely death was virtually his first public assignment, where he was selected to represent National Security at the Responsible and Cooperative Mining Programme.

“He was supposed to have gone by road. And he was not a person who liked to travel by air. But the information got to him late. And so he was told there was a helicopter going and there was space for him.

“And he boarded the helicopter. And that was to be his last journey. But like we say, it is God who gives and God who takes.

“And so we have no questions for God. We accept what he has done. What we have to do is to work even harder in their memories.”

The eight distinguished Ghanaians who lost their lives while on an official duty in the August 6, 2025 military helicopter crash at AdansiAkrofuom in the Ashanti Region include; Dr Edward Kofi OmaneBoamah, Minister for Defence; AlhajiDrMurtalaMuhammed, Member of Parliament for Tamale Central and Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology.

Others are AlhajiMuniru Mohammed Limuna, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; Mr Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress and Mr Samuel Aboagye, Deputy Director-General of National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO).

The rest are Squadron Leader Peter Anala, Flying Officer TwumAmpadu and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah, all of the Ghana Air Force.

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Takoradi-Amanful chief constructs 4 more boreholes for subjects

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One of the four boreholes commissioned in Takoradi

Takoradi-Amanful chief, Nana Obo Atta Kojo Essoun III, is a  development oriented chief  looking at the speed  he is spreading development projects across his traditional area.
After funding the construction of a borehole project to serve the people of Amanful, Nana has fulfilled another promise he personally made to construct boreholes in all communities under his traditional area.
At the weekend, four boreholes were commissioned on behalf of Nana Obo Atta Kojo Essoun III to serve four areas under his traditional jurisdiction.

The areas are Police Central Reserve, Central Police Station, the New Market and the last one behind the SSNIT building.
Obaahema Effiekesim Mansa IV, Queen mother of Amanful commissioned the four boreholes on behalf of Nana Obo Atta Kojo Essoun III.

Amanor Abbas Teteh, a member of the royal Ebiradze Family, explaining the rationale behind the project said, it was no doubt access to water in Takoradi was challenging. As a result, Nana Oboo Atta Kojo Essoun saw it befitting to construct boreholes in every traditional area under his jurisdiction.
This project, he explained, was the seventh developmental project the chief had undertaken since his instalment in January, 2025.

W/R Minister mourns with wife of fallen soldier in Cape Coast

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Joseph Nelson leading Military delegation to commiserate with grieving widow, family

Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, after announcing the tragic death of Flying Officer Twum Ampabu to the Military hierarchy in Takoradi, followed up to Cape Coast to commiserate with the wife of the fallen officer.
Flying Officer Twum Ampadu, who was among the eight individuals who lost their lives in the incident on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 was stationed at the Takoradi Air Force Base.

His wife, Lieutenant Ewuradwoa Kumi-Kyeremeh, serves as a Psychologist at the 2nd Garrison Western Naval Command in Sekondi.
Regional Minister Joseph Nelson paid a visit, offering words of comfort to the grieving wife and commanding officers at the Western Naval Command during this unimaginably tough time.

According to the Minister, all three crew members involved in the incident were from the Takoradi Air Force Base.

“We’ve come to offer comfort to the wife of Flying Officer Twum Ampadu, one of our crew members, during this incredibly difficult time. It’s a struggle to find the right words, but all we can say is that we pray God’s strength sustains the families”.
It is unimaginable how they’re feeling. Even for us, the Minister added it was hard to put into words the pain of seeing our sister in this state.
“The families of Dr. Omane Boama, Murtala Mohammad, Dr. Samuel Sarpong …it’s all so sad. You go out to serve your nation, expecting to return, but today… it’s just been a heartbreaking day.”

Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command, Samuel Agalezano, who received the Minister and his delegation at the base, described the day as a sombre Wednesday.
He expressed shock upon receiving the distressing news. “Today has been a sombre Wednesday for Ghana, and this Garrison is no exception.

“It was a devastating day when I received the news and I’m sure we all share the same sentiment. Our sister is understandably distraught and we’re doing our best to offer comfort”.
Given her husband’s involvement in the accident, the pain is even more profound, he added.
He appreciated the Regional Minister, the Garrison Commander, for coming  to lend a supportive hand in consoling her.
The Minister and his entourage continued their journey to Cape Coast to pay a solemn visit to the wife of Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.

Upon arrival at the Kofi and Ama House in Cape Coast, the delegation of top military and security officials was met with wailing family members. They commiserated with the family of Sergeant Ernest Mensah Addo, who recently got married to his wife on July 5, 2025.
Methodist Bishop of Cape Coast Diocese, Rt. Rev. Richardson Andem, who represented the family received the delegation, spoke fondly of Sergeant Ernest Mensah Addo, having officiated their wedding a month ago.

The delegation was also accompanied by members of the Air Force Wives Organisation. Sisiana Amoah, sister to the widow, expressed gratitude on behalf of the family to the Regional Minister and his team for their condolences.

Trader jailed 5 years for stealing GH¢130K from Seamstress to gamble on aviator

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Jailed

The Circuit Court in Accra, presided over by His Honour Isaac Addo, has sentenced a 29-year-old trader, Boniface Zuur, to five years imprisonment for stealing GH¢130,000 from a seamstress, under the pretext of safeguarding her funds, which he later confessed to using to gamble on the Aviator online betting game.

The accused, a mobile money (MoMo) merchant, residing at Maamobi in the Greater Accra Region, was convicted on his own plea of guilty to stealing contrary to Section 124(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).

The court found him guilty of dishonestly appropriating money entrusted to him by the complainant, identified as Yussif Zoogah, a seamstress and cloth trader who lives in the same house.

According to the prosecution, led by Inspector Vivian T. Gyabaah, the incident occurred in May 2025 when the complainant, fearing she might fall victim to mobile money fraudsters, sought assistance from the accused. This was after receiving calls from scammers.

She authorised Zuur to withdraw cash from her MoMo account and keep it safely on her behalf, with the understanding that she would collect the money later when needed.

Over several transactions, Zuur withdrew a total of GH¢130,000.

However, on July 9, 2025 when the complainant approached him to retrieve the money, he admitted to having spent it all on Aviator, a popular online betting platform.

A complaint was immediately lodged at the Kotobabi Police Station. Following his arrest by No. 51090 D/CPL Senyo Mawusi, Zuur confessed in his caution statement to using the funds to gamble. He was subsequently charged and brought before the court.

Delivering the sentence, His Honour Isaac Addo noted the breach of trust and the growing concern over online gambling among the youth, stating that a custodial sentence was necessary to serve as a deterrent. Zuur will serve his five-year sentence at the Nsawam Medium Security Prison.

Ex-convict remanded for snatching a car at Haatso

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A court gavel

A barber and ex-convict, Vincent Gbetorglo, has been remanded into police custody by Her Ladyship Evelyn Asamoah, a High Court Judge with additional responsibility for the Circuit Court in Accra.

The accused, charged with conspiracy to commit robbery and robbery, pleaded not guilty to both counts. His two alleged accomplices, identified as Peter Akakpo Dompe and Ali, remain at large.

The case, prosecuted by DSP Emmanuel Nyamekye for the Republic, has been adjourned to August 21, 2025.

Background of the Case

According to police investigators led by Detective Lance Corporal Julius Carlos Caesar, the incident occurred on January 1, 2025.

The complainant, Martin Obeng, a taxi driver residing at North Legon, was operating his Toyota Corolla taxi (registration number GM 292-16) around Madina Zongo Junction when he was hired by the accused persons for a ride to Haatso.

Upon reaching a section of the road near the ICGC Chapel at Haatso, one of the passengers asked to alight.

As Obeng parked the car, but was suddenly attacked. Vincent Gbetorglo allegedly held him from behind, while the other accomplices covered his face, tied him with a rope and forced him into the back seat.

Gbetorglo then took control of the car and drove to West Land, where the complainant was abandoned.

The Ex-convicts and his allegedly accomplices made away with the taxi cab (Toyota Corolla GM 292-16), a Samsung Galaxy A05 Smartphone, a Ghana Card and Driver’s License, car documents, two MTN SIM cards, GH¢13,000 loaded on one of the SIM cards and GH¢700 in cash.

Arrest and Investigation

On July 30, 2025, nearly seven months after the robbery, intelligence led to the arrest of Vincent Gbetorglo at the Accra Mall. A search conducted during his arrest recovered the complainant’s Samsung Galaxy A05 Smartphone and two MTN SIM cards.

One of the SIM cards (0550577314) was registered to Peter Akakpo Dompe, one of the suspects still at large, but was found in use by Gbetorglo. The second SIM (0596664877) was registered in Gbetorglo’s name.

A search at Gbetorglo’s residence in Kasoa Domeabra uncovered another Galaxy A05 phone and two keypad phones, one containing an additional SIM card (0256621365).

Criminal History

Vincent Gbetorglo is a Togolese national and a known ex-convict. In 2011, he was sentenced to 40 years in prison by the Cocoa Affairs Court. He was, however, released in 2023 after a successful appeal.

He is currently in lawful police custody as authorities continue efforts to arrest the remaining two suspects.

The case continues on August 21, 2025.

Radical Galamsey Problem Demands Radical Solution ….Bishop Sarfo-Kantanka

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Right. Rev. Prof. Osei Sarfo-Kantanka

Former Kumasi Diocesan Bishop of the Methodist Church-Ghana, Rt. Rev. Prof. Osei Sarfo-Kantanka, has said that radical illegal mining, known as galamsey, demands a radical approach to save Ghana’s environment and unborn generations from the menace.

Eulogising the fallen victims of the helicopter crash at Adansi Sikaman last week, the Methodist Prelate expressed deep concern about the key personalities who died while on a mission to address the galamsey situation in Ghana.

He subsequently urged President John Dramani Mahama to confront galamsey head-on, especially after losing eight prominent Ghanaians, including Ministers of State.

“It is sad to hear about their demise. I am using this channel to say that if President Mahama is not going to be angry enough, nothing will change. The whole thing is that radical problems demand radical solutions.

“If we are to tackle galamsey and environmental destruction, a radical problem that has existed with us for a long time, then radical action is required,” he said.

Bishop Sarfo-Kantanka, who has preached about how negative emotions can bring about transformational change, drew inspiration from Christian literature such as Christ the Controversialist and John Wesley The Radical, authored by John Stuart and Michael J. Gorman respectively.

He noted, “We all agree that the antecedents unfolding, which have led to the demise of eight very important personalities in our lives, is reason enough to be angry for change. And that is exactly what we are experiencing.”

The distinguished and vocal Theologian bemoaned that Ghanaians are not angry enough to end the galamsey menace.

“We are not angry enough to bring about change in the governance system of our country that will propel our development as a nation,” Rt. Rev. Prof. Osei Sarfo-Kantanka said, when he preached on Kessben FM in Kumasi over the weekend.

Reflecting on the past, he recalled that former President Akufo-Addo had said he was prepared to put his presidency on the line to stop galamsey, yet no significant action happened until his term ended, and questioned the fate of John Mahama’s resolve.

“I do not know what President Mahama’s resolve is. He has lost eight of his prominent men because of galamsey. When we read the Bible, I have preached about galamsey and talked about Saul.

“The Bible says that when the Amorites threatened the people of Jabesh Gilead, Saul was angry, and the Holy Spirit came upon him in power,” the Bishop said. He prayed for President Mahama to “man up” and confront the existential threat confronting Ghanaians.

“My prayer is that President Mahama will be angry enough, for the Holy Spirit is waiting to empower him to do what is radical to solve this galamsey problem. Otherwise, the Minister of Defence, Minister of Environment and the other six victims would have died in vain. May God help us.”

Recalling a recent speech by former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Frimpong-Boateng, who delivered a keynote address at GHAFES, a day after the air crash, the Bishop highlighted two important statements made by the renowned heart surgeon: “Any government that is serious about stopping galamsey can do it.”

Trader granted bail in alleged Land Fraud Case

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The Accra Circuit court complex

The Circuit Court 7 in Accra, presided over by  Isaac Addo, sitting in for Her Honour Sedinam Awo Kwadam, has granted bail to one of the accused persons in a land fraud case involving over GH¢292,000.

Jonas Ohene Agyemang Kena, a 48-year-old trader (A1), has been admitted to bail in the sum of GH¢160,000 with one surety. His co-accused, Nii Bortey Abeku, a 40-year-old businessman (A2) was absent in court.

The case, titled The Republic vs. Jonas Ohene Agyemang Kena and Nii Bortey Abeku, centers on the alleged fraudulent sale of state land at Klagon-Nungua in the Greater Accra Region.

Mr. Addo urged the prosecutor to amend the charge sheet, noting that A2 has not admitted to the offences as currently stated, despite earlier police cautioned statements.

Counsel for the accused, Francis Jagati, made a passionate submission, praying the court to discharge his client entirely, arguing that “the facts do not support the charge.”

The court ruled to grant bail and adjourned the case to September 10, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. for further hearing.

Agyemang pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to commit a crime – fraudulent transaction of land, fraudulent sale of one-plot of land for GH¢100,000 and fraudulent sale of a half-plot for GH¢60,000.

According to Chief Inspector Daniel Appiah-Ofori, the complainant, Augustine Jude Tetteh Quarshie, a truck driver based in the United States, was lured into purchasing land by A1, whom he considered a friend.

In March 2024, A1 allegedly sold him a full plot and a half plot of land at Klagon for a combined price of GH¢160,000 collecting an additional GH¢32,000 in documentation fees.

The complainant also paid A1 GH¢107,639 for clearing the land and building a fence wall. However, upon visiting Ghana, he discovered that the land belonged to the state and was under the control of the Tema Development Corporation (TDC).

A search at the Lands Commission confirmed the land was not for private sale.

Upon arrest, A1 implicated A2 as the original seller of the land. A2 allegedly admitted to selling the land to A1 but could not produce documentation to support a claim that the land had been released to the Nungua Stool.

The court has directed the prosecution to consider revising its charge sheet in light of the inconsistencies in the accused persons’ statements and the evidence available. A2’s absence was noted, and his status is expected to be addressed at the next court sitting.

‘Red’ opioid will destroy your health’ –Okomfo Kwadee to Ghanaian Youth

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Okomfour Kwadee

Hiplife musician Okomfour Kwadee, who has battled mental illness for some years now has made a public return, appearing stable and composed in a recent interview.

In an interview with Kumawood Actor Kwaku Manu in a conversation shared on social media, Kwadee cautioned Ghanaian youth against the use of opioids, particularly a highly addictive pill known as ‘Red’ or ‘225.’

He stressed that the substance offers no benefit and could be fatal. The musician revealed that he had experimented with various stimulants in the past, which took a toll on his health.

“I will admonish the youth to engage in activities that would benefit them. Doctors have spoken against the intake of Red because if you take it, you can die from it.

“We have been in the system for some time now, and there is nothing that I haven’t done. There is no strength greater than the one you have. The Red, tramadol, and other stimulants are of no benefit.”

Kwadee also urged fellow musicians to refrain from using marijuana and other harmful substances, warning that blind imitation of foreign trends is damaging the creative industry.

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