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Delegates To Officially Declare Bawumia Flagbearer Morrow

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JENNIFER AMBOLLEY
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Dr Bawumia

In the final stretch before Saturday’s New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries, one name is resonating most strongly among delegates across the country – Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

From the regional capitals to constituency meetings, the former Vice President has emerged as the clear front-runner, with party insiders and delegates increasingly convinced that he represents the safest and strongest choice to lead the NPP into the next general election.

A series of pre-primary polls have reinforced this perception, placing Dr. Bawumia comfortably ahead of his rivals.

The latest projections by Global InfoAnalytics suggest a decisive outcome, forecasting a “one-touch” victory with about 57 per cent of the total valid votes.

The data further indicates that Dr. Bawumia is on course to win in at least 14 regions, buoyed by high favourability ratings among grassroots members and party executives alike.

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia

Beyond the numbers, delegates say their preference is rooted in consistency and experience. Many point to Dr. Bawumia’s long years of service to the party, his role in government and his steady presence during both victories and setbacks as evidence of his readiness to take the mantle.

“Bawumia represents consistency, competence and the best chance to win back Ghana,” one delegate noted, echoing a widely held sentiment within the party ranks.

Another regional organiser said the former Vice President’s calm disposition and loyalty to NPP ideals have earned him trust across factions.

“He has been consistent through thick and thin. This is the time for the party to reward that loyalty and his proven electability,” the organiser stressed.

Supporters argue that at a time when the party is seeking to rebuild and reconnect with voters, experience matters more than experimentation.

They believe Dr. Bawumia’s understanding of governance, party structures and national issues positions him as the most credible candidate to unify the NPP and mount a formidable challenge in 2028.

With rivals trailing in surveys and momentum clearly on his side, the mood among delegates ahead of the January 31, 2026 primaries appears settled. As one constituency chairman put it bluntly, “The party knows what it wants now.”

As voting day approaches, the message from the ground is increasingly unmistakable: for many within the NPP, it is Bawumia for the win.

 

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Corruption Has Become Costly –OSP

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RICHARD OWUSU-AKYAW
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Kissi Agyebeng, Special Prosecutor

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), under the leadership of Kissi Agyebeng, recorded major financial recoveries and intensified prosecutions in the second half of 2025, even as it faced an unprecedented parliamentary attempt to abolish the institution.

The Office led high-impact investigations, filed significant cases before the courts, seized and managed tainted assets and expanded corruption-prevention initiatives across the public sector during the period.

According to the OSP, corruption has become costly because of these measures. The details are contained in the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s Half Yearly Report for December 2025, as sighted by The Chronicle.

One of the most consequential interventions was the cancellation of procurement and revenue-assurance contracts awarded by the Ghana Revenue Authority and the Ministry of Finance to Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited.

The OSP’s investigations, conducted between 2023 and 2025, prevented potential losses to the state estimated at GH¢5.73 billion.

These gains were recorded amid intense institutional pressure. At the height of the OSP’s interventions, a private member’s bill was introduced in Parliament seeking to abolish the Office and transfer its mandate to the Attorney-General’s Department, citing alleged inefficiencies and duplication of functions.

The bill was later withdrawn after President John Dramani Mahama publicly called for its withdrawal.

Commenting on the episode, Mr Kissi Agyebeng said the President’s intervention reaffirmed the principle of institutional independence in the fight against corruption.

“The Attorney-General, being a member of Cabinet and chief legal adviser to Government, is not structurally positioned to investigate and prosecute members of the same government,” he stated.

By December 2025, the Special Prosecutor said the Office had saved the Republic more than twenty times the total public funds released to it since its establishment in 2018, despite persistent budgetary and resource constraints.

“It simply cannot be maintained that the Office has not performed as expected or that it is a drain on national resources,” he said.

The report noted that at the time the abolition bill was introduced, the OSP was actively prosecuting 33 accused persons across courts nationwide, managing substantial seized movable and immovable assets, securing notable cash recoveries, and investigating over 100 corruption-related cases.

Beyond prosecutions, the Office intensified preventive measures, including compliance checks, ethics and integrity guidance for public institutions, stakeholder engagements and nationwide Youth Against Corruption campaigns.

“No one now engages in corruption lightly,” Mr Agyebeng said. “Corruption has become costly, and that in itself is a measure of deterrence.”

Operational activity remained high throughout the period, with several complex investigations nearing completion, major cases filed, and extradition requests for two fugitive accused persons transmitted through the Attorney-General to authorities in the United States.

Mr Kissi Agyebeng cautioned against dismantling young institutions still in their formative years, arguing that operational challenges should be addressed through support rather than abolition.

“The answer is careful nurturing, adequate resourcing, and removal of operational handicaps, not condemnation and dismantling,” he said.

The Special Prosecutor expressed gratitude to citizens, institutions and partners who stood by the Office during what he described as an unprecedented period of pressure, insisting that Ghana’s fight against corruption remains “fully alive and forcefully active.”

 

 

 

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Team Kennedy Agyapong opposes Bawumia’s second bid  

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Sheik Dauda Mohammed addressing the press conference

The campaign team of Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has mounted a strong case against granting Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s attempt to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) into the 2028 general elections, insisting that only a change in leadership can return the party to power.

Addressing a press conference in Kumasi on Wednesday, Sheik Dauda Mohammed, the NPP Constituency Secretary for Kintampo North, on behalf of the Campaign Team, said the overriding objective of the NPP remains winning political power in 2028 and forming the next government in 2029.

According to him, this goal can only be achieved if delegates elect a flagbearer with proven grassroots appeal, credibility and a compelling message that resonates with the Ghanaian electorate.

“As a political party, our sole ambition is to recapture power in 2028,” Sheik Dauda stated and explained that “This places a heavy responsibility on delegates to choose a flagbearer who can win the general election convincingly, one touch.”

In this regard, Team Ken has formally appealed to NPP delegates voting on January 31, 2026 to cast their ballots for Kennedy Ohene Agyapong (Number One on the ballot paper), arguing that his track record within the party and beyond makes him the most viable candidate.

Loyalty and Sacrifice to Party Cause

The team underscored Mr. Agyapong’s long-standing commitment to the NPP since its formation, describing him as a devoted party man who has consistently invested his resources, time, and energy into the party’s growth.

They cited his contributions, including the supply of vehicles, party T-shirts, clothing and significant financial support to party structures and parliamentary candidates across the country.

According to the Campaign Team, Mr Agyapong played an active role during the 2024 electioneering campaign, touring the length and breadth of the country alongside Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (Napo), then running mate to Dr. Bawumia, to canvass votes for the party.

The Team pointed to Mr. Agyapong’s grassroots credentials as central pillar of his bid describing him as the only aspirant among the five contenders who truly understands and connects with the party’s base, maintaining open doors to polling station executives and ordinary party members.

They further highlighted his interventions in the welfare of party faithful, including support for medical surgeries, payment of school fees, provision of rice during festive seasons and facilitation of employment opportunities for polling station executives.

Industrialist with Jobs Message

Team Ken also presented Mr Agyapong as a proven industrialist capable of driving Ghana’s economic transformation.

They pointed to his investments in cassava starch processing, fruit and steel manufacturing, plastic production, and what they described as the largest cold storage facility in West Africa.

“Collectively, these ventures”, they said, “have created over 7,000 jobs for unemployed Ghanaian youth”.

In contrast to past campaign themes, the team argued that the NPP can no longer rely on messages around the cedi-dollar narrative, digitisation, or macro-economic management, noting that these issues failed to resonate with voters in the 2024 elections.

Instead, they believe Mr. Agyapong’s message of jobs, skills training, factories and industrialisation offers the party a fresh and winning appeal for 2028.

Anti-Corruption Stance and National Philanthropy

The Speakers emphasised Mr. Agyapong’s outspoken stance against corruption, stressing that his criticism has spared no one, including members of his own party. They portrayed him as an honest, transparent and incorruptible leader trusted by Ghanaians.

They also cited his philanthropic interventions in national development, including support for the Cardiothoracic Centre at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and a Power Plant at the Tamale Teaching Hospital, among others.

From Oswald P. Freiku, Kumasi

 

 

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Battle of Prophecies and Polls: NPP Decides

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MAXWELL OFORI
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After the historic defeat in the last general election, the embattled opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) is regrouping, starting with the election of a new flagbearer.

The contest amongst the five – Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, Dr Bryan Acheampong, Dr Osei Yaw Adutwum, Dr Mahammudu Bawumia and Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong has been fierce.

Beyond criss-crossing by the aspirants to spread their messages to the 211,849 delegates across the entire 276 constituencies, prophesies and polls have managed to take centre stage.

Some polls have predicted a win for the former Assin Central Legislator, Ken Agyapong, whereas others have called tomorrow’s primary in favour of the former Vice President, Dr Bawumia.

It is instructive to note that pollsters gather data from a set of identifiable groups to gain insight about what they think of a particular subject.

Indicators like geographical locations and demographics are but some of the information pollsters rely upon to justify their predictions.

Unlike polls, prophecies on the other hand are spiritual, making them difficult to evaluate with scientific indicators.

The country is witnessing the confusion set out by these conflicting surveys and prophesies. The Chronicle is not in a position to state which prediction – whether prophecy or poll – is right; suffice it to say, the end will justify the means.

POLLS

At least four surveys about tomorrow’s NPP presidential primary create divisions about the outcomes.

This paper has sighted Sanity Africa’s polls, predicting a 52% win for Ken Agyapong and 40% for Dr Bawumia after engaging 15,000 delegates.

One Dr Evans Duah has also published his survey, predicting that Ken Agyapong will be victorious with 52.59% with Dr Bawumia managing 36.24%. He said he got his data from some 31,556 delegates.

Another survey from the Centre for Public Opinion Awareness (CenPOA) said Dr Bawumia would obtain 42% and Ken Agyapong would have 34%.

The results demonstrate that the race is highly fluid.

Delegate-focused surveys suggest Kennedy Agyapong may have built a strong base of support while other polls indicate Dr Bawumia maintains an edge, particularly if undecided delegates consolidate behind him.

Last week Friday, Global Info Analytics presented results of its poll, which is in contrast with that of CenPOA and Dr Evans Duah.

Musah Dankwah’s Global Info Analytics’ survey indicated that Dr Bawumia would win with 57%, while Kennedy Agyapong is trailing at 28%. Dr Bryan Acheampong holds 13%, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum 2%, and Kwabena Agyepong 0%.

According to the firm, this poll was conducted among over 10,000 delegates nationwide across all 276 constituencies.

Yesterday, The Chronicle published the results of a survey conducted by Africa Policy Lens, which said Ken Ohene Agyapong has seen his support decline from 27.74% to 25.10%.

Dr Bawumia recorded the most significant gain, with delegate support rising from 54.09% before engagements to 61.0%.

PROPHECIES

About nine prophecies have also been made about the presidential primary, out of which seven are prophesying victory for Dr Bawumia and two for Ken Agyapong.

The General Overseer of Spiritlife Revival Ministries, Prophet Bernard El Bernard Nelson Eshun, Resident Pastor of Prayer Arena Ministries and Prophet Williams Agyei have all predicted a win for Ken Ohene Agyapong, come Saturday, January 31, 2026.

However, Prophet Nigel Gaisie, Prophet Eric Boahen Uche, Prophet Samuel Henry and Prophet Emmanuel Worlasi have also prophesied that Dr Bawumia will carry the day.

Others who have made the same prophecy are Prophet William Braham, Prophet Telvin Sowah Adjei, and Prophet Elijah King.

With these opposing prophesies, all claiming to be seeing from one God and speaking what God has shown them, it begs the question whether it is the same God who spoke to all of them, given these conflicting prophesies.

SCRIPTURE

The Bible says in 1st Corinthians 14:33 that “For God is not a God of confusion but of peace…”

Also, 1 John 4:1 says, “Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

Again, Deuteronomy 18:21-22 “You may say to yourselves, ‘How can we know when a message has not been spoken by the Lord?’ If what a prophet proclaims in the name of the Lord does not take place or come true, that is a message the Lord has not spoken. That prophet has spoken presumptuously, so do not be alarmed.”

 

 

 

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Editorial: Cocoa Farmers Need Prompt Payment Not Promises

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According a report on myjoyonline.com, cocoa farmers across the country have not been paid for beans sold as far back as November 2025, raising serious concerns about their livelihoods, production and the broader economy. Farmers from several cocoa-growing regions told JoyNews Research that despite repeated assurances from the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), payments remain outstanding. Some licensed buying companies have reportedly stopped responding to farmers entirely.

The delays come amid major changes to Ghana’s cocoa financing structure. Under the revised system, introduced for the 2024/2025 season, international traders rather than COCOBOD, were expected to pre-finance cocoa purchases. However, rising interest rates, falling global prices and traders’ reluctance to make advance deposits have left COCOBOD struggling to raise funds. As a result, large volumes of cocoa remain unsold, leaving farmers unpaid.

This situation is particularly troubling, given cocoa’s importance to Ghana’s economy. Cocoa remains one of the country’s leading foreign exchange earners, with export receipts exceeding $4 billion in the latest season.

At the same time, cocoa farming is already under pressure from illegal mining, which continues to lure farmers away by offering quick cash for their land. Prolonged payment delays risk worsening smuggling, reducing production, and undermining confidence in the sector.

The Chronicle is of the view that cocoa is not just another crop. It is the backbone of the country’s agricultural economy, a pillar of rural livelihoods, and one of the country’s most reliable sources of foreign exchange. Any threat to cocoa production is therefore a direct threat to national economic stability.

That is why reports that cocoa farmers have gone unpaid for months should alarm every policymaker.

When farmers deliver their beans and wait from November into the middle of the following year for payment, something has gone fundamentally wrong in the system.

Farmers are not financiers. They cannot absorb delays caused by policy miscalculations, global market shifts, or financing shortfalls. Cocoa farming requires cash flow to feed families, maintain farms, pay labourers, and prepare for the next season. When payments fail to arrive, farmers are pushed into debt, desperation, or worse, forced exit from the sector.

This crisis comes at a particularly dangerous time. Illegal mining or galamsey has already eaten deep into cocoa-growing lands. Many farmers have been tempted to lease or sell their farms to miners simply because cocoa income is slow, uncertain, or unreliable. Delaying payments now sends exactly the wrong signal to those who have chosen to stay and farm.

If Ghana truly wants to protect cocoa, then farmers must be protected first. Timely payment is not a privilege; it is the foundation of trust between the farmer and the state. Without that trust, production will fall, smuggling will rise, and Ghana risks losing between 100,000 and 150,000 tonnes annually, a loss the economy cannot afford.

The irony is stark. While farmers wait unpaid, cocoa export earnings have surged to nearly $4 billion, the highest since the pandemic. This disconnect between strong export performance and unpaid producers is unsustainable and morally troubling.

COCOBOD and government must act urgently. This is why The Chronicle suggests that emergency funding mechanisms must be deployed to clear arrears. Communication with farmers must improve. Above all, future financing arrangements must be realistic, resilient, and farmer-centred.

Cocoa has sustained Ghana for generations. Ghana must now show that it is prepared to sustain its cocoa farmers not with promises, but with prompt payment.

 

 

 

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10 Promises, One Clear Path: Bawumia’s agenda prioritises everyday challenges over empty rhetoric

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Ghana stands at a crossroads. For decades, leaders have spoken of change. They have promised transformation. Yet families still struggle. Prices rise. Services fail. Opportunities remain scarce. The choice before us is simple: continue with empty promises, or act on real priorities.

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s ten thematic promises are not slogans. They are practical steps. They are designed to meet the urgent needs of everyday Ghanaians. His vision is clear: jobs, fairness, and stability.

Jobs and Livelihoods

Employment is the foundation of dignity. Without work, families cannot plan. Without income, dreams collapse. Dr. Bawumia has made job creation his top priority. Young people deserve meaningful work. They deserve fair wages. They deserve prospects for growth. Families need reliable incomes to secure their futures. His plan is straightforward: open diverse opportunities so every Ghanaian, regardless of background, can earn a stable living.

This is not theory. It is necessity. Ghana’s youth are restless. They want jobs, not speeches. They want careers, not handouts. Winning with Bawumia means a decisive commitment to job creation. It means building industries, supporting entrepreneurs, and ensuring that work pays.

Equity and Transparency

Support must be fair. Party members, private enterprises, and ordinary citizens deserve equal treatment. Transparent systems are the key. Dr. Bawumia has pledged to use direct methods like MoMo payments to ensure benefits reach the right people. No delays. No favoritism.

This is about trust. For too long, institutions have failed. People doubt the fairness of support. They suspect bias. They see corruption. Transparency restores confidence. It assures citizens that the government works for them, not for a select few.

Food and Agriculture

Food prices are rising beyond the reach of many households. Families are squeezed. Farmers are under pressure. Dr. Bawumia’s plan is to modernize and expand agriculture. Empower farmers. Equip them with tools. Support them with markets.

Cheaper food strengthens families. It stabilizes the economy. Agriculture is not just about feeding the nation. It is about building resilience. It is about ensuring that Ghana can stand on its own. Modern farming means lower costs, higher yields, and stronger communities.

Reliable Energy

Electricity is not negotiable. Families need it. Businesses depend on it. Schools and hospitals cannot function without it. Yet outages continue. Bills rise. Confidence falls.

Dr. Bawumia’s focus is clear: expand solar power. Invest in local solar manufacturing. Reduce costs. Minimize outages. Reliable energy is the backbone of progress. Without it, industries stall. With it, Ghana can grow.

This is not about luxury. It is about survival. Families deserve dependable power. Businesses deserve stability. Solar expansion is the path forward.

Transport and Clean Energy

Public transport must change. It must be affordable. It must be reliable. It must be modern. Today, commuting is costly and frustrating. Roads are congested. Vehicles are outdated.

Dr. Bawumia’s commitment is to integrate electric vehicles and buses. Cleaner transport. Cheaper fares. Reliable systems. This is about dignity in daily life. It is about sustainability for the future. Efficient transport networks lift communities. They connect people to jobs, schools, and opportunities.

Private Sector Growth

Government waste drains resources. Funds are misused. Projects stall. Citizens suffer. Cutting waste frees money for what matters.

Dr. Bawumia’s approach is to empower the private sector. Entrepreneurs drive growth. Businesses create jobs. Communities thrive when the private sector is strong. Ghana’s future depends on entrepreneurs who can innovate, expand, and succeed.

This is not about slogans. It is about action. Cutting waste is discipline. Empowering business is vision. Together, they build prosperity.

Fair Taxes

Taxes should be simple. They should be predictable. Citizens should know what they owe. They should pay without confusion.

Dr. Bawumia’s plan is a flat tax system. Clear payments. Fair obligations. Transparency in taxation builds trust. It ensures that government revenue is collected without burdening citizens with complexity.

Business Recovery

Businesses are struggling. Economic conditions are harsh. Many cannot survive. They need support.
Dr. Bawumia has promised a tax amnesty. This will allow businesses to recover. It will help them comply. It will give them space to grow. Strong businesses mean a stronger economy. Entrepreneurs must be supported, not suffocated.

Predictable Prices

Imported goods are essential. Families rely on them. Businesses depend on them. Yet prices fluctuate wildly. Planning becomes impossible.

Dr. Bawumia’s solution is a flat-rate import duty system. Stabilize costs. Give families confidence. Allow businesses to plan ahead. Predictability is survival. It is the difference between chaos and stability.

Access to Credit

Cash and credit should not be out of reach. Yet many Ghanaians struggle to access funds. Businesses cannot expand. Families cannot invest.

Dr. Bawumia’s plan is to establish a national credit scoring system. This will empower individuals and businesses. It will make credit accessible. It will open doors to investment and growth.

Access to financial resources is not a privilege. It is a right. It is the foundation of opportunity.

The Choice before Us

Ghana cannot afford delays. Students are waiting. Workers are waiting. Farmers are waiting. Entrepreneurs are waiting. They demand solutions that touch their lives.

Winning with Bawumia means prioritizing jobs, food security, reliable energy, efficient transport, and fairness. It means acting on priorities, not repeating promises.

This is not about politics. It is about people. It is about families who cannot afford food. It is about workers who cannot find jobs. It is about businesses that cannot grow.

On January 31, 2026, delegates have a choice. They can choose a leader who puts everyday Ghanaians first. They can choose priorities over promises.

Dr. Bawumia’s vision is straightforward. Jobs. Fairness. Stability. These are not slogans. They are commitments. They are the foundation of progress.
Ghana stands at a crossroads. The path forward is clear. Let us win with Bawumia — and let Ghana win with us.

 

By: Ebenezer Amponsah Lartey

Policy Analyst

 

Ashanti Regional Police Arrest Four Armed Robbers 

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ERNEST BEST ANANE
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DCOP Osei Akoto Authur at the press briefing

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested four suspected armed robbers in connection with a robbery incident that occurred at Kunsu on December 7, 2025.

The suspects were arrested on January 21, 2026 at about 10:00 pm by personnel of the Regional Anti-Robbery

Some weapons retrieved from the suspected armed robbers

Unit, Kumasi, in collaboration with officers from the Surveillance Unit of the National Operations Directorate (NOD), Police Headquarters, Accra,

DCOP Osei Akoto Arthur, the Regional Commander at a press briefing explained that following intelligence-led operations at Kunsu, in the Ashanti Region, the suspects Yahaya Seidu, alias “Diamond” (34), Atta Israel, alias “Abode3/Stone” (32), Victor Gyan, alias

“City Boy” (26) and Stanley Wiafe Akanten, alias “Figo” (30) were arrested.

According to him, investigations indicate that they are members of a criminal syndicate responsible for a series of robbery cases in Kunsu and surrounding communities.

He disclosed that a search conducted in the room of Yahaya Seidu led to the recovery of two pump-action guns, three cutlasses, five mobile phones, twenty-two BB cartridges and an amount of GHS5,400.00, with one of the firearms, a Pardus shotgun, confirmed to have been stolen during the robbery incident on December 7, 2025 along the Kunsu-Mankranso road.

The Regional Commander noted that the suspects have admitted to conspiring to rob miners of cash, gold concentrate and other valuables.

According to him, they are currently in police custody assisting with investigations.

The Ashanti Regional Police Command assured the public of its commitment to maintaining peace, safety, and security in the region.

 

 

 

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713 Slabs of suspected Indian Hemp intercepted at Asanso 

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713 Slabs suspected to be Indian Hemp

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has intercepted a large consignment of suspected narcotic substances and arrested a commercial driver during a routine snap-check operation at Asanso in the Bekwai Municipality.

DCOP Joseph Hammond Nyaaba addressing the media

Addressing the media, the Regional Commander of the Ashanti South Police Command, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Joseph Hammond Nyaaba, said the arrest was made on January 26, 2026 by officers from the Bekwai District Command while conducting a routine snap-check at the Asanso snap-check point along the Bekwai–Aputuogya road.

According to DCOP Nyaaba, at about 7:30 p.m. the police intercepted a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter bus with registration number AC 718-25.

A search conducted on the vehicle revealed nine (9) nylon sacks containing seven hundred and thirteen (713) slabs of compressed dried leaves, suspected to be Indian hemp.

He disclosed that the driver of the vehicle, Atampugri Akanyani, 50, was immediately arrested for questioning.

Upon interrogation, the suspect informed the police that the consignment was given to him by an unknown person at the Kejetia Lorry Station in Kumasi and was to be delivered to another unknown person at Obuasi for a fee of GH¢600.00.

Atampugri Akanyan, the driver and suspect

DCOP Nyaaba stated that the suspected narcotic substances have been retained as exhibits to aid investigations, while the vehicle involved has been impounded by the police. He further confirmed that the suspect is facing prosecution in court.

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command, according to the Regional Commander, remains committed to combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities within the region.

The impounded Vehicle used in the deal

He reiterated the Command’s resolve to intensify snap-check operations and intelligence-led policing to ensure the safety and security of residents.

DCOP Joseph Hammond Nyaaba assured the public that the Police will continue to work tirelessly to clamp down on criminal networks and warned individuals involved in the transportation and distribution of narcotic substances that the region remains a no-go area for criminal activities.

From Oswald P. Freiku, Bekwai

 

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Police destroy seized illicit drugs and sex enhancement substances

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The Illicit Drugs and Substances being set ablaze

The Ashanti Regional Drug Law Enforcement Unit of the Ghana Police Service has destroyed illicit drugs worth millions of Ghana Cedis seized during operations in the region.

The drugs, including Tramadol, Cannabis and male enhancement products, among others, were intercepted during operations in 2025 and 2026.

ASP Frazer speaking with the Media at the Dumping Site

ASP Frazer Nutakor, Commanding Officer of the Unit, stated that the narcotic substances were burned after obtaining a court order, in the presence of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), Environmental Health Services and the media.

Suspects arrested in connection with the destroyed narcotics are facing prosecution, ASP Nutakor affirmed, and expressed the unit’s commitment to eradicating illicit drug dealings, urging the public to desist from using drugs, which pose serious health and national security threats.

Inspector Nkrumah, Station Officer for the Drug Law Enforcement Unit, added that intelligence operations led to the arrests of suspects who are facing the law.

 

 

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Cocoa farmers to receive free fertilizer in May 

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A Cocoa Farm

More than 11,000 cocoa farmers in the Nkawie Cocoa District of the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality are expected to receive free fertilizer from May this year.

Nii Noi Kootey, the Municipal Cocoa Officer, who announced this, said the intervention forms part of COCOBOD’s Free Fertilizers Year (FFY) programme, which seeks to support cocoa farmers with fertilizer inputs to enhance farm productivity and boost national cocoa output.

Speaking at a meeting with Mr Wisdom Osei Boamah, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Atwima Nwabiagya South, at Nkawie, Nii Noi Kootey explained that the initiative was designed to strengthen the cocoa sector by increasing yields and revenue while improving the livelihoods of cocoa farmers.

He noted that beneficiary farmers would be selected from Atwima Nwabiagya South, parts of Nwabiagya North, Kwanwoma, Atwima Mponua and Amansie West districts.

Each farmer will receive three bags of granula – a powdered fertilizer – per acre, as well as an appropriate quantity of folia liquid fertilizer.

According to him, the support targets farmers with matured and productive cocoa farms within the operational areas of the Nkawie Cocoa District.

Mr Boamah commended COCOBOD for supporting government’s efforts to increase national cocoa productivity.

He described cocoa as the economic backbone of the country, with significant benefits for rural communities, urban dwellers, and the international market.

He reaffirmed government’s commitment to improving cocoa production and quality, as well as the broader economic welfare of cocoa farmers.

The MCE highlighted factors such as good road networks, pricing systems, market access, and provision of farm inputs as essential considerations in supporting cocoa farmers.

He also urged farmers to adhere to agronomic best practices provided by Cocoa Extension Agents to ensure the success of the programme.

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