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Kufuor Warns NPP: Intra-Party Rivalry Can Cost 2028 Victory

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Former President John Agyekum Kufuor

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has issued a strong warning to members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) not to allow internal competition for leadership to destroy the party’s unity, ahead of the 2028 general elections.
Speaking at the commissioning of a new NPP constituency office in Bantama on Friday, Kufuor emphasised that while it is normal for “brothers to compete,” the aftermath must not breed division.

“Brothers will compete for positions. The younger one might even win. But it is an abomination if the loser tries to eliminate the winner,” the former president stated.
He further stressed the need for maturity and restraint among party members and flagbearer aspirants, warning that disunity could cost the party dearly.

“Have you seen that symbol – one crocodile, two heads, one stomach? If you belong to a party, what are the benefits if we destroy each other?” John Kufuor asked.
John Kufuor also expressed dismay over the growing trend of mudslinging and factionalism within the party, largely fuelled by the supporters of presidential aspirants.

“Those running for office are sometimes moderate themselves. But their followers engage in attacks. Sometimes it is done with their approval, other times it is not”, he observed.
He called on party members to watch their language and maintain decorum, warning that internal strife only empowers opponents.
“Just because we don’t always agree among ourselves doesn’t mean we should let outsiders take our glory,” he said.

Nana Addo Hints at Critique of Mahama Administration
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who also addressed the gathering, refrained from direct criticism of the current Mahama administration, but hinted that Ghanaians are aware of what is happening and he will speak at the appropriate time.
“You are all living witnesses of what is happening. You are all aware. I will make a statement about it at the right time,” he noted.

Nana Akufo-Addo urged the party to reflect on the NPP’s governance legacy and not lose sight of its accomplishments, during both his and Kufuor’s tenures in office.
“Do not forget what former President Kufuor and I did when we were in power. Our achievements are numerous and they will be the message we take into the 2028 elections,” he said.

The former president expressed optimism that the NPP would emerge united after electing its flagbearer in January 2026, setting the stage for a strong campaign.
“If we are able to elect our flagbearer and unite, then we hit the ground running. I know God will be on our side.”

Asenso-Boakye Decries Politics of Insults
Francis Asenso-Boakye, Member of Parliament for Bantama and host of the commissioning ceremony, also raised concerns about the conduct of some campaigners, warning that “politics of insults” will only weaken the NPP’s electoral chances.

“As the campaign heats up, I am concerned about the politics of insults. This will affect us because it undermines our chances, ahead of the general election,” he said.
He urged party members and aspirants to focus on the NPP’s track record and highlight the abysmal performance of the Mahama-led administration, instead of attacking each other.

Focus Turns to 2026 Primaries and 2028 Elections
The newly inaugurated Bantama party office stands as a symbol of growth and renewed energy within the NPP, but the overarching message from the event was clear – discipline, unity and responsible leadership are critical if the party is to reclaim power in 2028.
As the 2026 flagbearer contest approaches, both former presidents and current MPs are urging aspirants and their supporters to compete in a manner that will ultimately unite rather than divide the party.

 

Logeist Group Leads Landmark Environmental Restoration In Ghana

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The Chief Executive Officer of Logeist Group Ltd, Mr. Daniel Doe-Tamakloe, presenting the keys of a vehicle (Zonda GMW) to Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Sefas Arthur, the second-in-command at the Ashanti South Police Command (Bekwai).

Logeist Group Limited, a wholly Ghanaian-owned company, has embarked on an ambitious and transformative environmental restoration project in the Ashanti Region.

In collaboration with its Italian partner, Decarbonika, and in partnership with key governmental and scientific institutions, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the CSIR – Soil Research Institute – the company aims to reclaim 2,000 hectares of land devastated by illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey, in the Amansie District.

The Zonda GMW pickup donated by Logeist Group Ghana to the Ashanti South Regional Police Command (Bekwai) .

Dubbed Logiest Eco Reclaim, the restoration will be carried out using Phytoremediation, a sustainable, nature-based technique that utilises specially selected plants to absorb, degrade or neutralise pollutants from the environment.

This approach is particularly suited to addressing the severe contamination found in the region, where scientific assessments have revealed alarming concentrations of toxic heavy metals, including mercury and cyanide in the soil and water.

These substances not only make the land unfit for agriculture, but also pose serious long-term health risks to local communities.

According to Mr. Daniel Doe-Tamakloe, Chief Executive Officer of Logeist Group Ltd., the project is not just about reclaiming land, but about ensuring its long-term protection and usability.

“In the past, lands were reclaimed only for illegal miners to return within a few years. This time, our mission is permanent restoration,” he stated, highlighting the company’s commitment to sustainable recovery and community resilience.
The initiative also introduces a circular economic model that turns the restoration process into a source of ongoing value.

Once the land is detoxified through Phytoremediation, the plants cultivated in the process will be harvested every three months and repurposed to produce biochar and biowood.

A galamsey-ravaged site at Amansie Central in the Ashanti Region, earmarked by Logeist for reclamation to its former state

The biochar will serve to further enhance soil fertility, while the biowood will be processed into domestic products such as furniture and household goods.

This approach not only improves environmental outcomes, but also creates new economic opportunities for local residents.
“This isn’t just environmental work, it is economic transformation,” Mr. Doe-Tamakloe explained, underscoring the project’s potential to generate sustainable livelihoods while addressing ecological degradation.
In addition to its environmental efforts, Logiest Group Ltd is contributing to community safety and security.

As part of its corporate social responsibility, the company has donated a Zonda pick-up vehicle to the Ashanti South Regional Police Command in Bekwai.

The vehicle is expected to enhance the mobility and operational effectiveness of the police in monitoring illegal mining activities and safeguarding local communities.

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Cephas Arthur, who received the donation on behalf of the command, expressed appreciation for the timely intervention and acknowledged its importance in improving patrol and enforcement capabilities in the area.
Mr. Doe-Tamakloe also drew attention to the pressing health concerns arising from the toxic contamination of the environment.

He referenced scientific reports indicating that large portions of land in Amansie Central are saturated with hazardous substances, especially mercury, which is known to contribute to kidney disease and other chronic health conditions if not properly addressed.

“If nothing is done, we risk seeing a rise in kidney diseases and other long-term health conditions among residents,” he warned.
To complement the reclamation work, the company intends to undertake large-scale afforestation efforts, aimed at restoring the natural landscape, increasing biodiversity and providing additional employment opportunities in forestry and land management.
Through the combination of local leadership, international expertise, scientific guidance and community involvement, Logiest Group Ltd’s initiative represents a new model for environmental restoration in Ghana.

It reflects a comprehensive and forward-thinking strategy, one that not only seeks to heal the land, but to revitalise the local economy, enhance public health and build a more resilient future for the people of Amansie and beyond.
This project underscores the power of partnership, innovation, and sustainability in addressing one of Ghana’s most urgent environmental and social challenges.

4 Men Arraigned With 10 Others Over Violent Attack On Kwabenya Palace

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Dansoman Circuit Court

Four men have been arraigned before the Dansoman Circuit Court, alongside ten others, currently at large, for allegedly launching a violent attack on the Kwabenya Palace.

The incident, which occurred on August 20, 2025, involved firearms, cutlasses, and sacks of empty beer bottles, resulting in extensive property damage and physical assault.

The accused persons presented before the court on Friday are: Philip Addy @ Nii Oshipi – Businessman, Oppong Abdulai – Footballer, Arimeyaw Mumuni – Mechanic, and Eric Nii Aryee Mensah @ Nii Atomic – Mechanic.

They pleaded not guilty to charges including to conspiracy to commit crime – Causing Unlawful Damage, multiple counts of causing unlawful damage, assault and abetment of crime.

Presiding over the case, Her Honour Basilia Adjei-Tawiah remanded all four into police custody. This followed a request by the prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Christopher Wonder, who argued that the case was still under investigation.

He contended that granting bail could result in the accused interfering with investigations or fleeing.

Chief Inspector Wonder also informed the court that the other ten accused persons—who remain at large – are Andrews Ani Attoh – Security Man, Lawrence Okai-Ayitey – Administrator, Arnold Mensah, and Edem Agudu.

The others are; Benjamin Ayikwei Aryee, Jonathan Nii Addy, Isaac Addy Kpani, Theophilus @ Bad Bad, Paa Naa Mensah and Abdul Hamid Ofoli.

He further argued that the life of the complainant would be at risk should the accused be granted bail.

Background of the Incident

According to the prosecution, the incident occurred at the residence of Nii Abbey Okanfra III, the Chief of Kwabenya, who is the first complainant in the case. The second and third complainants are his son and secretary, David Nii Okanja Aryee, and a driver, Prince Leroy Sarkodie.

At approximately 8:00 p.m. on August 20, 2025, a group allegedly led by Eric Nii Aryee Mensah @ Nii Atomic and Arnold Mensah (currently at large) mobilised several individuals—mostly local youth—under the claim that the Chief was secretly installing a Queen Mother.

The group, armed with pump – action guns, cutlasses, and sacks of empty beer bottles, stormed the Palace. Gunshots were fired indiscriminately, and beer bottles were thrown, causing significant destruction.

Damaged properties included CCTV systems valued at GH¢12,800 and Palace glass windows estimated at GH¢5,560.

Two vehicles: an unregistered Honda CR-V and a Toyota Vitz (GR 8839-24). The full cost of vehicle damages is pending assessment by the State Transport Corporation (STC)

During the attack, David Nii Okanja Aryee was reportedly physically assaulted. A subsequent medical examination confirmed injuries consistent with assault.

At the scene, police recovered broken beer bottles and spent BB cartridge shells as evidence.

The four accused have been remanded into custody and the case has been adjourned to September 29, 2025, as police continue efforts to apprehend the remaining suspects.

 

Here’s To You Blakk Rasta, On Kumasi’s Ban On Some Activities

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Dear Blakk Rasta,

On television, you condemned the culture and tradition of Asantes on the ban on some economic activities in Kumasi, on Thursday, September 18, 2025, during the funeral of the late Queenmother of Asanteman, Nana Ama Konadu Yiadom II, saying it hinders economic growth.

Cultures and traditions, if you are not aware, identify people. The good culture practices must be preserved to this day, the world all over, while bad ones, like FGM, child marriage and immolation are being scrapped.

So, for you to sound political and condemn the Asantehene, Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II, for instructing some businesses to shut down, because to you it would adversely affect the economy, indicates your lack of knowledge about the importance of tradition and culture in the life of a people.

Before I continue, you call yourself Blakk Rasta and with the Rasta turban you wear, I can assume that you are a Rastafarian. But who are Rastafarians?

On Friday July 23, 1892, Ras Tafari Makonnen Woldemikael, was born in Ethiopia, and on Wednesday April 2, 1930 he succeeded Empress Zewditu to become Emperor Haile Selassie I and ruled Ethiopia for forty-four years. He belonged to Ethiopian Orthodox Church, and was a full Christian.

A religious movement was formed in Jamaica in the 1930’s, to worship Emperor Haile Selassie I, as the reincarnated Jesus Christ. It was named after his birth name, Ras Tafari and called Rastafari, which you worship in, as a Rastafarian. You worship Haile Selassie as the messiah who will lead the peoples of Africa and the Diaspora to Freedom and yet he was a Christian till his death.

Many Rastafarian holy days are tied to Ethiopian history and the reign of Emperor Haile Selassie I. These holy days are celebrated through rituals like reasoning sessions, Nyabinghi drumming, and communal gatherings, reflecting the connection Rastafarians feel to their African heritage.

Some of your holy days are, Ethiopian Christmas (January 7); Groundation Day (April 21), a major Rastafarian holy day celebrating the 1966 visit of Emperor Haile Selassie to Jamaica; Constitution Day (July 16): Commemorates the signing of Ethiopia’s first modern constitution by Haile Selassie in 1931; Birthday of Haile Selassie (July 23):

A significant day for Rastafarians, celebrated with drumming and gatherings, honouring the man revered by many as God incarnate; Birthday of Marcus Garvey (August 17): To celebrate the Jamaican activist whose teachings are central to Rastafarianism; Ethiopian New Year (September 11):

Also known as Enkutatash, which honours Ethiopian history and is observed with prayer services and celebrations and Crowning Day: To celebrate the coronation of Emperor Haile How significant are the celebration of most of these holy to economic growth? Taking a day off annually, to celebrate someone’s visit to Jamaica. And another, annually, to hold discussions and consume cannabis and marijuana.

With these how can you accuse Asantes for ban on some economic activities when this is not an annual event? You condemn them and talk about the diverse effect on economic growth.

In case you do not know, here in Ghana, the funeral of a traditional leader is an important event, where business activities are shut down and no one must be seen around town in the night, the late royal is being buried.

When the Ga Manye, Naa Dedei Omaedru III died, there was a directive from the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II that on the day of her funeral, all shops must remain shut in Accra. And even some shop owners in Osu, which is not in the jurisdiction of the Ga Traditional Council, complied.

Get educated that it is part of tradition and culture to temporarily ban economic activities in Kumasi during the funeral and burial of the Asantehene or Queen Mother, so as to ensure unified mourning, respect for the deceased, and security for the large crowds of mourners and dignitaries who gather for the traditional rites. This allows the Asante Kingdom to focus its attention entirely on honouring the royal figure, ensuring a solemn and respectful commemoration.

This is what Asantes are identified for and other ethnic groups also practice this. As stated above, it is a one-off event and so, what diverse effect will it have on the economy? Can you consider explaining to us in facts and figures, what economic loss occurred? Have you considered, how such an event boosts tourism and that it enhances the GDP growth? Comparatively, you know that the one-day off sanctioned by the Asantehene, for the funeral of the Asante Queenmother, is economically better than all the Rastafarian holy days combined.

While media practitioner, Nana Aba Anamoah, looked at the positive sides and beauty of the funeral with culture at its best; emphasising on how it united Ghana with the presence of other ethnic traditional leaders, you are condemning the ban on some economic activities, which is part of the culture.

Blakk Rasta, you are a Pan Africanist and yet you want us to stop practising our culture. But as a Rastafarian you annually celebrate a human as God. Tell me, between Nkrumah and Haile Selassie, who is the most important in Africa’s emancipation?

Always remember, Asanteman honours and respects the tradition and culture, God gave to Asantes. Your diverse opinions would mean nothing. God specially created Asantes, as they are.

Hon. Daniel Dugan

The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect The Chronicle’s stance.

Editorial: Police Must Resist Bribery! It Undermines The Foundations Of Law Enforcement

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For years, public confidence in the Ghana Police Service has been waning and recent developments only deepen this erosion of trust. Increasingly, police officers, particularly those assigned to traffic duties, have been associated with an unscrupulous culture, the routine collection of GHC10 or GHC20 from commercial drivers who flout traffic regulations. What may have once been considered isolated incidents have now become so widespread that it risks being mistaken for official policy.

This practice is more than a nuisance as it undermines the very foundations of law enforcement. Police officers are sworn to uphold the law and protect lives, not to negotiate bribes on the nation’s roadsides. Yet, it appears some officers now see the daily collection of “something small” as their primary responsibility, relegating their actual duties to the background. The disturbing implication is that bribery, not service, is becoming the public’s primary association with the police uniform.

The consequences are dire. Trotro drivers and their mates, emboldened by this culture of corruption, no longer respect the authority of the police. They park haphazardly in the middle of busy roads, endanger passengers and obstruct traffic flow, all with the knowledge that a few cedis will erase any wrongdoing. Such negligence not only inconvenience commuters but also puts lives at risk.

A parked vehicle in the middle of the road is more than an annoyance and it is an accident waiting to happen. When law enforcers ignore this danger in exchange for cash, they become complicit in the tragedies that follow.

Beyond the roads, this culture erodes discipline in the broader society. If drivers can openly bribe their way out of penalties, what message does this send to the next generation about accountability and respect for the rule of law? Ghana cannot hope to build a disciplined, law-abiding society if its police officers, the very symbols of authority, are seen as willing accomplices in wrongdoing.

What is even more troubling is the normalisation of this practice. Passengers observe these exchanges daily. Children in ‘Trotro’ vehicles see money change hands between drivers and officers. These scenes teach the wrong lessons that laws are negotiable, that authority can be bought and that integrity is optional. This is how systemic corruption takes root and flourishes.

It is time for the leadership of the Ghana Police Service to take a bold action. The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) must not only issue warnings but also enforce strict internal discipline. Officers caught engaging in roadside bribery should face immediate sanctions, including dismissal, where necessary. Anti-corruption units should conduct unannounced checks on traffic officers and drivers who attempt to bribe should be prosecuted alongside errant officers.

Equally, the public has a role to play. Citizens must refuse to normalise bribery by reporting incidents and resisting the temptation to “settle” officers with a token note. Drivers must understand that while paying a bribe may save them a few minutes, it sustains a corrupt system that ultimately endangers everyone.

This editorial is a reminder that the Ghana Police Service cannot serve two masters, public trust and private gain. Every time an officer accepts a bribe, he or she chips away at the dignity of the uniform and endangers the very people they are sworn to protect.

The police must choose service over self-interest and duty over dishonor so that bribery does not become a badge of service. A word to the wise is enough.

100 Artisans matriculate for AGA-sponsored Skills Development and Certification Programme

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Eric Broni addressing the gathering

One hundred Artisans selected from Obuasi and its surrounding districts have been matriculated to undergo a six-month Skills Development and Certification Programme.

The programme comes under AGA’s Artisan Apprenticeship to Entrepreneurship Initiative.

Dignitaries and some artisans in a group picture at the function

Mr. Eric Broni, Senior Manager Engineering, AGA, explained that the Skills Development and Certification Programme came about following a needs and gap analysis that was conducted and showed that most Artisans lacked the key certifications to validate their skills.

He pointed out that this gap not only limits their opportunities to secure competitive contracts, but also constraints their earning potential.

“As a responsible mining company seeking to positively impact the communities in which we operate, we have a duty to ensure that Artisans possess the right certifications to protect themselves and those they serve,” Mr. Broni said.

The six-month Skills Development and Certification Programme, he stated, aims at providing Technical and Vocational Skills Certification, in collaboration with institutions like the National Vocational and Technical Institute (NVTI) and the Energy Commission for Artisans.

The Obuasi West Municipal Director of Youth Employment Agency, Mr. Francis Nartey, on his part, expressed appreciation to AGA for the opportunity given to the Artisans to get hooked to the Skilled Development and Certification Programme.

He urged the company to help absorb some of them after the Certification programme. Mr. Nartey also entreated the Artisans to be serious with their training and also obey instructions from their trainers.

From Frederick Danso Abeam, Obuasi

Ashanti Peace Council commends Otumfuo as it marks World Peace Day

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Otumfuo Osei Tutu II-Asantehene

The Ashanti Regional Peace Council (ARPC), under the auspices of the National Peace Council, has congratulated the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, for his pristine leadership, which has immensely helped to sustain peace in the chieftaincy institution in the Region.

The commendation comes in the wake of the observance of World Peace Day themed: “Act now for a peaceful World”.

The APRC also acknowledged the unwavering endeavours of the Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the members of Regional Security Council, the various Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) and their District Security Councils, in maintaining peace in the region.

The Regional Peace Council also touted the media fraternity for their “substantive roles” played in promoting peace in the region to promote peace and sensitisation programmes during the post-election period.

This year’s commemoration of the Day, observed annually on September 21, highlights the necessity of taking actions against prejudice, violence, hate and injustice.

The Council stressed the need for everyone, including peacekeepers, leaders, students and community leaders to play a role in maintaining peace in the nation.

In a statement signed by Dr. Harriet Takyi, Chairperson, APRC, the Council stated that the celebration of the World Peace Day provides the opportunity “for us as a people to reflect on the roles, each and every one plays in ensuring and sustaining peace in our homes, workplaces, communities and the nation as a whole.”

It noted that everyone is susceptible to persecution during times of conflict and urged all to work “individually and collectively” to guarantee that peace prevails at all times.

The statement also disclosed that the Act Now Campaign from the United Nations (UN) is helping millions to choose issues, take the necessary action and track their progress, noting that in the Region, the major concern is socio-economic need hidden in “greed and hatred” that pose challenges to peace in the region.

The Council also urged the citizenry to keep in mind that a “peaceful society” is one where there is justice, transparency, honesty, fairness, equality, low-level of corruption, equitable distribution of resources, good relations with neighbours, well-functioning institutions and acceptance of the rights of others in a dignified manner.

He was stressed that as Ghanaians, we all belong to a state and non-state institutions that play roles in the development of our nation, noting our collective efforts would go a long way to shape the country into how we envision it.

The statement also indicated that with the rise in target killings, suicides, road accidents, proliferation of arms and citizen unrest, “it is imperative we foster peace and pay attention to early warning signs in our environment.”

The Council disclosed that the ultimate impact of violence “is that, it is a descending spiral and begets the very things it seeks to destroy, which may lead to under-development”,  indicating that “if there would be tranquillity in our time and generations to come, it would be determined by the steps we take towards achieving it today.”

It, therefore, urged the citizenry to contribute their quota in the fight for peace in the region and the country as a world.

The security agencies were also urged to exhibit the highest professional conduct in the discharge of their mandate and lawfully nip in the bud culture of impunity, so as to ensure trust and confidence in their ability to remain fair, just and neutral at all times, calling on individuals to be honest, fair, objective and truthful in their line of duty in the region.

The APRC advised that protracted conflict should be managed in a manner that ensures peaceful atmosphere in various communities, stressing that peace education should be extended to stakeholders in order to build trust among them.

The Council emphasised that the responsibility to change our destiny lies with the people and urged the citizenry to love, cherish, promote and defend the priceless gift of peace the nation enjoys.

From Oswald P. Freiku, Kumasi

Court to rule on Nnamdi Kanu’s ‘no-case’ submission September 26

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Federal High Court, Abuja has slated Friday, the 26th of September, 2025 for the determination of application filed by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on the no-case submission in his case with the federal government.

The ruling was previously scheduled for October 10.

One of the Kanu’s lawyers, Aloy Ejimakor, made this known in a post on his X handle on Monday.

“The scheduled ruling on Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s no-case submission has been abridged from 10th October 2025 toFriday, 26th September 2025,” he wrote.

The IPOB leader is currently facing trial for terrorism due to his push for the actualization of Biafra.

DAILY POST sighted a court notification about the slated hearing stating that if either party desires to postpone the hearing he must apply to the Court as soon as possible for that purpose.

It, however, added that such application if based on any matter of fact, must be backed up with proof of facts.

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Enugu Government Condemns Murder Of Catholic Priest, Places ₦10m Bounty On Killers

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Rev. Fr. Matthew Eya

The Enugu State Government has condemned the brutal killing of Rev. Fr. Mathew Eya of the Nsukka Catholic Diocese, who was murdered by gunmen on Friday, along the Alumona–Eha Ndiagu road in Nsukka Local Government Area.

The incident, which has sent shockwaves through the Catholic community and beyond, was described by the state government as both “cowardly” and “cold-blooded.”

In a statement issued on Saturday, the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Dr Malachy Agbo, expressed the government’s grief and solidarity with the bereaved.

“The Enugu State Government strongly condemns this dastardly act and commiserates with the immediate family of the late priest, the Catholic Diocese of Nsukka, and indeed the Catholic faithful in general over this tragic incident,” Agbo said.

While describing the late priest as a symbol of peace and service, the government reassured citizens that it would not relent in its responsibility to safeguard lives and property.

“The security of lives and property remains the priority of this administration, and we vow to bring the perpetrators to justice.”

”We will not spare any resources within our reach, including technology and credible intelligence, to track down the criminals and defeat the remnant agents of evil in the state,” he stressed.

As part of immediate measures to fast-track the investigation, the state government announced a ₦10 million bounty for any person who provides credible information leading to the arrest of those responsible.

“Anybody with credible information about the perpetrators should quickly contact 07077451426,” the Commissioner appealed.

The government further appealed to residents to remain calm but vigilant, noting that collaborative intelligence between citizens and security agencies is crucial in rooting out crime.

The killing of Fr. Eya has sparked widespread outrage and mourning across Enugu State and within the Catholic Church, with many parishioners describing the act as an attack not just on one man, but on the values of peace and faith he represented.

Meanwhile, security agencies have reportedly intensified surveillance across Nsukka and adjoining communities, with investigations already underway to apprehend the killers.

The government emphasised its resolve to sustain the fight against criminality, warning that those responsible for the priest’s murder “will have no hiding place in Enugu State.”

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ECOWAS Parliament Opens 2025 2nd Extraordinary Session In Port Harcourt

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ECOWAS Parliament

The second extraordinary session of the ECOWAS Parliament 2025 is underway in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

The week-long programme holding from September 22 to 28, is themed “Harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Parliamentary Efficiency, Ethical Governance, and Inclusive Development.”

As of 11:30am on Monday, guests who have arrived at the venue of the session including the Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Rt. Hon. Hadja Mémounatou Ibrahima; the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin who is the first Deputy Speaker and leader of the Nigerian delegation to the Parliament; Senate Leader Ali Ndume, the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule and some members of the State House of Assembly, Traditional Rulers, and other stakeholders.

Goodwill messages are expected from Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and ECOWAS Commission President Dr. Omar Touray.

The Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Rt. Hon. Hadja Mémounatou Ibrahima, will deliver the opening statement.

Cultural performances are lined up as part of the event, while sessions on AI applications in governance will run through the week.

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