Some youth from Tema have stormed the premises of the Tema Metropolitan Assembly, demanding that President John Dramani Mahama appoint an indigene as the next Mayor of Tema.

The protestors voiced their concerns with burning car tyres and the rhythmic beating of drums, sending a strong message to authorities.

Their agitation comes amid reports suggesting that Ebi Bright is being considered for the position, despite earlier indications that Patience Ankamah Addo was the frontrunner for the mayoral role.

Speaking to the media, Dora Sappor, a concerned youth from Tema and Indigene firmly rejected the idea of Ebi Bright’s appointment as Mayor of the Tema Metropolitan Assembly.

“We are here with a heavy heart to register our displeasure. We are hearing that Ebi Bright is to be made the Mayor of Tema, but that is not going to happen. ‘’She was not even part of the whole process, so why are they bringing her to be the mayor? This is something we will not understand. This is the only demand of the youth of Tema East and the traditional leaders,” she stated.

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Some members of the youth who spoke to us in Ga Language also argue that a native of the area would better understand their challenges and be more capable of addressing them effectively.
They also stated that it would be more appropriate and beneficial for an indigene to be appointed to the position.

“We are not against the fact that big positions are held by persons from the North and also the Volta. It is not as if we are better than them. But we want to tell the president that what is good for the goose is equally good for the gander. “All the 25 clan houses in Tema have told us that we need to give them someone who is an indigene who understands them. It will help the clans to know that at least this is our person’’.

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By: Akora Kofi Darko

The Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Her Excellency Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has charged newly commissioned officer cadets of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to uphold discipline, integrity, and professionalism in the discharge of their duties to help strengthen Ghana’s economic resilience and development.

Speaking as the Special Guest of Honour and Reviewing Officer at the graduation ceremony of Customs Officer Cadets on Friday in the Volta Region, on behalf of the Vice President, Mr Alex Segbefia, described the event as both a celebration of their endurance through nine months of rigorous training and the beginning of a lifelong commitment to national service.

“You are not just tax collectors,” she told the graduates, “you are ambassadors of Ghana.

Your interactions with traders and travelers shape perceptions of our nation. Every cedi properly assessed and collected helps build schools, supply hospitals, and invest in infrastructure.”

In a speech focused heavily on the nation’s economic future, Opoku-Agyemang underscored the urgent need to strengthen domestic revenue mobilization amid declining international financing options.

She announced a series of measures the government is undertaking to enhance revenue collection and reduce reliance on external funding.

A review of the tax exemption regime to promote transparency and job creation.

Rationalization of port fees to boost trade competitiveness.

Restructuring of the GRA to improve compliance and administration.

Enactment of a Natural Resources Revenue Management Act to better harness earnings from mineral wealth.

Review of the Petroleum Revenue Management Act to optimize oil revenue.

Harmonization of tax regimes for equity and efficiency.

“Self-reliance is no longer an ambition, but an imperative,” she emphasized, adding that Ghana’s prosperity must be built primarily through the country’s own efforts and resources.

Opoku-Agyemang acknowledged that the Customs Division remains understaffed, with only 2,635 officers currently serving against an established need of 5,329.

She expressed joy at the boost the new cadets bring to the workforce and assured the government’s commitment to improving staff conditions and providing necessary resources to enhance operational efficiency.

She urged the cadets to remain vigilant against smuggling and corruption, warning of the far-reaching effects of unethical behavior.

“When you are tempted to look the other way, remember the patient without medicine, the child learning under a tree, and the village without roads. Your honesty and diligence are vital to national development,” she said.

Highlighting the comprehensive training received by the officer cadets, including customs procedures, leadership, weapon handling, and the use of Ghana’s Integrated Customs Management System, the Vice President expressed hope that the graduating class would be the generation to transform the Customs Division into a model of excellence across the continent.

“For the first time, defensive driving was also introduced into your training,” she revealed, adding that all cadets will be certified in this new skill to enhance safety and operational efficiency.

She congratulated the best-performing cadets, commending their exceptional dedication, and officially declared the officers as graduates of the Customs Division.

“May your service bring honour to yourselves, pride to the Ghana Revenue Authority, and prosperity to Ghana,” she concluded.

By: Akora Kofi Darko

Deputy Ranking Member on the Defense and Interior committee of Parliament Kofi Amankwah-Manu has further raiser questions with regards to alleged comments by the Inspector General of Police calling on parties in the Bawku conflict to lay down their tools with the promise of recruitment into the security agencies.

The Atwima Kwanwoma lawmaker contends that such practice could further destabilize the peace and security of the country.

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By: Odeefuo Kwasi Berchie

The Minority in Parliament says the caucus is deeply concerned about the worsening security situation in Bawku, where persistent violence continues to endanger lives and displace residents

Speaking on behalf of the caucus Ranking member on the Defense and Interior committee of Parliament Dr. John Ntim Fordjour contended that, the intensity and frequency of attacks-including sporadic shootings, arson, and home invasions-have escalated, with reports suggesting a high death toll with many more people said to be missing than those reported dead.

The Minority is therefore calling for greater urgency from Government to curb the situation.

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By: Odeefuo Kwasi Berchie

The Upper East Regional Minister, Donatus Akamugri Atanga, has called on the feuding factions in Bawku to lay down their arms and give peace a chance, following renewed violence that claimed the life of a civilian and left four others injured. There is more in the following report.

The latest disturbances on Wednesday saw some youth engage in sporadic shooting with police forces in Bawku municipality that has grappled with decades of the conflict between the Kusasis and Mamprusis over the rightful ownership of the Bawku skin.

In retaliation for the shooting, angry youth later besieged and set ablaze the private residence of the Bawku Municipal Police Commander, escalating tensions in the area.

In response, the government swiftly renewed the curfew in the municipality, restricting movement from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. to curb further unrest.

Then, on Thursday, the residence of the Member of Parliament for Bawku and Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, was attempted to set ablaze.

Speaking to the media, Mr. Atanga sympathized with the bereaved family and reiterated the need for both factions to cease hostilities and prioritize peace.

The Minister made these remarks after courtesy calls on Most Reverend Alfred Agyenta, the Catholic Bishop of the Navrongo-Bolgatanga Diocese, and the Bolgatanga Traditional Council as part of his engagements to seek broader support for peace and development in the region.

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By: Iddrisu Atungo

Blay Nyameke Armah, the Member of Parliament for Sekondi, has initiated a defamation lawsuit at the High Court of Justice in Accra against three parties: Lawuratu Musah-Saka, the Jospong Group of Companies, and Ignite Media Group.

The lawsuit arises from allegedly defamatory remarks broadcast on the widely viewed television programme Good Morning Ghana and subsequently shared across various social media platforms.

In a writ dated April 9, the plaintiff claims that the first defendant falsely accused him of involvement in transnational drug trafficking, including possession of 3,000 kilograms of cocaine with an estimated street value of $350 million.

Further allegations suggested that Armah had fled to a neighbouring country to avoid arrest and that his son had been detained in connection with the alleged crimes.

According to the suit, these statements have caused substantial damage to Armah’s personal and professional reputation, tarnishing his image as a lawyer, businessman, and Member of Parliament.

He asserts that the accusations were made maliciously, without any factual basis, and intended to depict him as the leader of a criminal organization.

As part of his legal action, Armah is seeking remedies as follows.

A judicial declaration that the statements made were false, defamatory, and made with malice, a full retraction and public apology by the defendants, to be given the same level of visibility as the original broadcast, a perpetual injunction to prevent the defendants from making further defamatory remarks, general, aggravated, punitive, and compensatory damages totaling GH₵10 million and legal costs and any other relief the court may deem fit.

By: J.W Quarm

The Tema Development Company Limited (TDC) has disclosed that its preliminary investigations have uncovered the sale of several parcels of land in Tema Community 24 to individuals associated with the Ofori-Atta family.

This revelation comes on the back of an internal review across TDC’s departments, which exposed significant irregularities and triggered calls for an external investigation.

Speaking at a press conference at the TDC office in Tema on Thursday, April 10, Managing Director Courage Makafui Nunekpeku stated that available records point to land sales made during the tenure of his predecessor, Alice Abena Ofori-Atta, to persons connected to the Ofori-Atta family.

Nunekpeku emphasized that the call for investigations is grounded in solid evidence and not mere speculation.

“Nothing will stop the investigations we’re going to do. The only thing that can stop it will be probably the sector minister or the President. Apart from that, nothing is going to stop it. We will continue to do the land audit to make sure that people account for their stewardship.”

He further questioned the concentration of land ownership within a single family.
Courage Nunekpeku has been speaking to Agya Wusu on Radio XYZ this morning.

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By: Ama Pomaa kyekyeku