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The Kusasi Youth in Bawku have barred all six Members of Parliament (MPs) representing constituencies in the Bawku enclave from entering their jurisdictions, warning that any attempt to do so would be life-threatening. At a press conference in Bawku, the group’s president, Abugri Haruna, declared, “We will not tolerate your presence in our kingdom. Disregard our directive at your own peril.” Political exploitation The youth accused President John Mahama and local MPs, including Mahama Ayariga, of exploiting the Bawku conflict for political gain, only to neglect the Kusasi people after securing victory in the 2024 elections. “You can no longer…
The Otumfuo Commemorative Gold Coin Initiative has called on politicians to depoliticize the Bawku conflict and allow the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to mediate a resolution using his proven wisdom. In a statement, the Initiative, which is a lifelong project by the E ON 3 Group honoring the Asantehene’s contributions to peacebuilding and national development, noted that the acclaimed wisdom that Otumfuo used to resolve the Dagbon conflict over a period of 17 years and involving over 1,000 mediation sessions, will bring peace to Bawku. Pillar of Peace Hailed as a “Pillar of Peace”, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II will…
Heavily armed operatives from the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) made an unsuccessful attempt on Wednesday to arrest the Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, over allegations he made regarding ‘cocaine’ flights at Kotoka International Airport (KIA). Brandishing G3 and AK-47 assault rifles, the masked operatives surrounded the house of the MP, who has been a vocal critic of the Mahama government regarding the cocaine saga. Allegations Rev. Ntim Fordjour, who serves as the Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament, had claimed during a press conference last week that his group suspected some…
The Minority in Parliament has condemned the raid on Ntim Fordjour’s home in connection with his claims about a cocaine flight. Supporters and prominent members of the NPP gathered at the residence of the Assin South MP and Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee to show solidarity following an attempt by NIB operatives to arrest him on Wednesday afternoon. Strong statement Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo Markin delivered a strong statement denouncing this action by the NIB. Markin criticized the government for focusing on trivial matters instead of addressing pressing issues such as galamsey. He accused the government of…
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia paid a visit to Rev. John Ntim Fordjour at his residence on Wednesday night to express his solidarity. During the visit, Dr. Bawumia reiterated his earlier call for President John Dramani Mahama to rein in his security operatives immediately, warning that Ghanaians will resist the lawlessness ongoing in the country. Political tools He emphasized that state institutions should not be used as political tools for harassing and intimidating opponents. “Ghanaians will not accept this descent into lawlessness and fear. Our democracy relies on due process and the rule of law,” he stated. High spirits…
The Supreme Court has adjourned indefinitely the hearing of an application seeking to injunct the ongoing process for determining a Prima Facie case concerning petitions for the removal of the Chief Justice. The adjournment was prompted by the absence of the Attorney General, who had secured an excuse from the Chief Justice. The Attorney General requested the Chief Justice to order an adjournment of all cases involving the office from April 7 to April 10 due to ongoing training for lawyers at the Attorney General’s office. In response, two state Attorneys, including a former Personal Assistant of Godfred Dame during…