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Actress, Maame Serwaa, has revealed that she would consider undergoing breast reduction surgery due to constant back pain.

Speaking in an interview with Nana Romeo on ‘Atuu,’ the actress said the pain has become a serious concern for her, especially at her young age.

According to Maame Serwaa, she finds it worrying to experience persistent back pain despite being only 27 years old and not having given birth yet.

‘I’m only 27, and I’ve never given birth, so it’s not right for me to be experiencing constant back pain,’ she said.

The actress explained that if people ever hear reports that she has undergone surgery, it would only be for health reasons and not for body enhancement.

Maame Serwaa also dismissed long-standing rumours that she had undergone cosmetic surgery to achieve her curvy figure.

According to her, her body shape is natural and has been maintained through regular gym workouts and fitness training since 2019.

‘I have never gone under the knife,’ she stated.

She added that the only surgery she is seriously considering is breast reduction surgery to help ease the pain and discomfort she experiences regularly.

Ghana suffered a 2-0 defeat to Mexico in an international friendly in Puebla on Friday as both nations continued preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The encounter provided Black Stars coach with another opportunity to assess his squad and give several players the chance to impress ahead of the announcement of Ghana’s final World Cup squad.

Goalkeeper Benjamin Asare retained his place in the starting lineup, protected by defenders Jan Kwasi Gyamerah, Nathaniel Adjei, Oscar Oppong and Terry Yegbe.

Captain Majeed Ashimeru started in midfield alongside Emmanuel Agyei, Ibrahim Osman and Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, while Daniel Agyei partnered Felix Afena-Gyan in attack.

Mexico made a bright start and took the lead inside the opening two minutes through Brian Gutiérrez.

Ghana gradually settled into the game afterwards, but the hosts remained composed in possession and carried their one-goal advantage into halftime.

The home side doubled their lead in the 54th minute when Guillermo Martínez found the back of the net to put Mexico firmly in control.

Coach Ofei responded with a series of substitutions in the second half as he sought to inject energy into the side.

Prince Amoako, Jerry Afriyie and Razak Simpson replaced Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, Daniel Agyei and Felix Afena-Gyan in the 66th minute, while Abdul Aziz Issah, Joseph Opoku, Salim Adams and Solomon Agbasi were later introduced.

The changes improved Ghana’s intensity in the closing stages, but Mexico held on comfortably to secure the victory.

Despite the defeat, the match served as another important test for the Black Stars as preparations continue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Ghana will now turn attention to their next international friendly against Wales in Cardiff on June 2, 2026.

The abandoned Asempanaye Police Station in the Offinso North District of the Ashanti Region has been overtaken by weeds, reptiles and other animals years after it was commissioned for use.

The police facility, according to sources, was commissioned on November 6, 2020 by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo together with the then Member of Parliament for Offinso North, Augustine Collins Ntim.

However, the building has remained abandoned due to disagreements between the previous administration and the Ghana Police Service over the construction of the facility.

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Offinso North, Ceasar Ofosu Acheampong, disclosed this in an interview with DAILY GUIDE.

According to him, investigations into the matter revealed that the Police Service rejected the facility because it was constructed without prior consultation with the security agency.

He explained that some critical components required for the operation of a police station were left out during construction, including an armoury, accommodation for officers and other security-related facilities.

‘DSP Joseph Gyasi-Agyemang, the then District Police Commander, told me that they rejected the project because he was not informed, as the police were supposed to conduct all the necessary security checks on the project as demanded by law,’ he stated.

Mr. Acheampong, who assumed office on May 16, 2025, said he later contacted the Ashanti Regional Estate Officer of the Ghana Police Service, who also confirmed that the facility lacked some key requirements needed before it could be operationalised.

He said the project was funded through the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF), adding that the completion and refurbishment of the facility have been captured in the district’s 2026 budget.

The DCE stressed the need for the police station to become operational to help strengthen security in the area and support police operations in Ejura and surrounding communities.

‘I want the facility to be operational so that we can liaise with the police in Ejura to beef up security and combat crimes that are rampant in the area,’ he indicated.

He pledged to ensure that the abandoned structure is given a facelift, including the provision of offices and accommodation for police personnel, to enable them effectively perform their duties.

A FEMALE TikToker, Mahama Aminat, has been arrested for allegedly threatening the life of President John Dramani Mahama on social media.

The suspect, who is nicknamed ‘Akosua Serwaa Minat’, also hurled unprintable words at the First Lady, Mrs. Lordina Mahama

In a viral video on various social media platforms, the suspect verbally attacked the first family without provocation, and allegedly incited members of the public to attack both the President and his wife, sparking public anger.

Even some of her followers on Tiktok, reportedly, condemned her weird attitude and called for the authorities concerned to reprimand her.

Serwaa Minat was picked up by the Inspector-General of Police’s Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team (CVET) in a joint operation with the Surveillance Unit of the National Operations Department at Sekyere Zongo in the Sekyere Kumawu District of the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

Her arrest was posted on the Ghana Police Service’s official Facebook page.

According to the report, the suspect, who is still in police custody, would be arraigned in the coming days after thorough interrogation by the police.

The Police Service reaffirmed its commitment to dealing decisively with persons who use social media platforms to issue threats, spread offensive content or endanger public peace and national security.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has invested over GHS3,000,000 in the first quarter of the year aimed at improving power reliability and stability in 40 communities across six districts in the Accra West Region.

The investments are part of ECG’s ongoing efforts to resolve power supply challenges and enhance customer experiences.

Speaking at a technical review meeting, the Accra West ECG General Manager, Ing. Serial Etwire, reiterated the company’s commitment to delivering quality, reliable, and safe electricity services to support the country’s economic growth and development. She noted that key factors that contribute to frequent transformer damage and overloading include illegal connections, uncleared vegetation, and vandalism.

‘When transformers become overloaded, ECG risks losing them through burnouts. Customers, on the other hand, suffer from persistent low voltage and phase-off, especially during peak hours,’ she explained.

Madam Etwire urged customers and community leaders to remain vigilant and report any unauthorised persons interfering with ECG’s network to the nearest ECG office. This, she said, will help safeguard power infrastructure and improve service delivery.

She further advised customers to prioritise safety by immediately reporting any fallen conductors, particularly during and after rainfall to ECG for attention.

She also encouraged communities to engage ECG district offices for assistance in trimming trees that grow into power lines.

Beneficiary communities where overloaded, faulty, or vandalised transformers were replaced or upgraded include Dunyo Township, Dunyo New Site, DVLA Kuntunse, Amasaman China Mall, Amasaman, Oduntia, Sarpeiman, Amasaman Market, Sarpeiman Faase, Treba Junction, Amasaman ICGC, Akwamu, Danso Adeiso, Kofi Dogbe, Sekyikrom, Dokrochiwa, Obuom, Attorkrom, and Pokrom under ECG’s Nsawam and Amasaman districts.

Other communities include Odumase Junction, Sonitra, Ablekuma Joma, Manhean, Nsakina, Gbawe Gavel Junction, Joma Market, C-Connie, Gbawe Zero, Nsakina Star Oil Filling Station, Fan Milk Methodist, Anyaa Market Down, Amomoley, Poultry Farm, Israel Park, St. Justin Anglican Church, Gbawe Telecom, Djaman, Banana Inn, Agege 205 Down, and Hansonic, all within the Company’s Bortianor, Dansoman, Ablekuma, and Achimota operational districts.

Representatives of the beneficiary communities expressed appreciation for ECG’s swift intervention and pledged their support in protecting installations from vandalism and illegal connections.

ECG is currently undertaking a large-scale installation and upgrade of transformers across its operational areas to address overloading challenges. This initiative is expected to improve power reliability and reduce frequent outages.

The Global Youth Network (GYN) has inducted its first cohort of 10 Ghanaian members, marking the start of a 20-country tour to mentor and train young leaders across every sector of society.

The ceremony, which took place on Sunday, May 17, 2026 and hosted by the World Conference of Mayors Inc. and Relevant Achievers Impacting Nations (RAIN), brought together traditional leaders, clergy, business leaders, civil society representatives, and academics.

Speaking at the event, Author Ralph Antwi, Head of the Global Youth Network, said GYN’s objective was to ‘secure tomorrow today’ by preparing the next generation of leaders to outperform their predecessors.

‘You can only be said to be successful if you produce successors who do better than you,’ Antwi said.

The Secretary General of the World Conference of Mayors Inc. and two-time Mayor of Prichard, Alabama, Jimmie Gardner, attended as Guest of Honour. Gardner also launched his book, ‘Africatown: The Story That Would Not Die’, during the ceremony.

‘Welcome to the global family of changemakers,’ Gardner told the inductees. ‘Unite around the vision of securing tomorrow today and lead with purpose.’

The inducted members were selected for demonstrated leadership and project experience in youth empowerment, philanthropy, mentorship, and community development. In their oath, they pledged to commit diligently to the vision and give their best to ensure its fulfillment.

The 20-country tour is set to begin in June 2026. It will deliver leadership training and cross-sector project incubation in cities across Europe, North America, and Africa. Confirmed stops include France, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Spain, the United States, Canada, Nigeria, and South Africa.

Ghanaian-Dutch Afropop artiste, Flexclusive, has released his brand new single ‘Destiny’, a warm and groove-driven summer record produced by renowned Dutch urban producer Brownie Dutch.

The release follows the growing momentum of his previous single ‘I Know’, which gained traction across TikTok, Instagram and streaming platforms through organic audience engagement and consistent visual storytelling.

With ‘Destiny’, Flexclusive blends smooth Afropop melodies, rhythmic percussion and feel-good summer energy into a modern international sound inspired by African rhythm and contemporary urban influences.

Based in The Netherlands and steadily expanding his audience across Ghana, the United Kingdom and Europe, Flexclusive continues building his presence as one of the emerging independent Afropop voices connecting African sounds with global audiences.

Ahead of release, the artiste launched a strong social media rollout featuring teaser performances, cinematic visuals and fan engagement content that generated anticipation around the single online. ‘Destiny’ is now available on all streaming platforms. https://ditto.fm/destiny-flexclusive

In view of recent alarming disclosures about sex crimes, particularly against children, it appears that it is high time the Ghana Police Service established A SEX OFFENDER REGISTER, especially to protect the young from depraved sexual predators.

Regrettably, it is more than a week since Ghana’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) highlighted the shattering crimes against children in the country, yet, so far little or no reaction from expected concerned quarters!

The headline of the Daily Guide newspaper of May 14, 2026, captured it emphatically, quoting the CID: ‘We’re overwhelmed with child sexual offences’.

Equally distressing, prior to that, the Ghanaian Times of May 4, 2026 had this headline, ‘Defilement tops child abuse cases in Ghana – Child Rights International study reveals’.

My hope is that Vice-President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Chairperson of the Police Council and other members, notably Interior Minister, Mr. Muntaka M. Mubarak, and IGP, Mr. Christian T. Yohuno, will give positive consideration to this SOS for the sake of the suffering, voiceless vulnerables.

Secondly, I believe that the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU), too, should have a position on this delicate, urgent matter.

But what is a sex offender register?

The following is the UK example:

‘The sex offender register contains information about the individuals cautioned, convicted, or released from prison for a sexual offence against children or adults since 1997.

The person must register with the police within 72 hours of their caution, conviction or release from prison.

They must provide personal details including name, date of birth, home address, national insurance number, passport details, and bank details.

The time spent on the sex offender register varies, with a few remaining on it for life.

‘The register is not public but in certain circumstances there are ways to find out if someone is on it.’

(Source: Lucy Faithful Foundation, UK)

Although such registers are part of the justice system in many western countries, in Africa, reportedly, the only country that has one is South Africa.

The CID statement, as reported in the Daily Guide of May 14, 2026, made harrowing reading:

‘Director-General of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Ghana Police Service, Commissioner of Police, Lydia Yaako Donkor, has lamented the increasing reported cases of child sexual exploitation in recent times in the country.

‘Addressing journalists at the CID Headquarters (on May 12, 2026), COP Yaako Donkor indicated that the crime has gained ground in recent times and become very complex to fight, as most offenders are relatives of the victims ….’

Regarding the recent rescue of four victims of child sexual exploitation, she ‘indicated that with the aid of Australian Federal Police and INTERPOL, they have arrested three Ghanaians for taking, the production, publication and processing of indecent images, photographs and videos of children’.

‘According to the report, an Australian offender, who was arrested in 2025 and is currently standing trial in Australia, received child sexual exploitation material from facilitators based in Ghana.

‘Records further showed that the offender transferred funds to the facilitators in Ghana in exchange for child sexual exploitation material involving victims also located in Ghana (emphasis added).

‘Further investigations … led to the arrest of two suspects and the rescue of two victims aged between seven and 13 years in the Ashanti Region.

‘Subsequently, one additional suspect was arrested, and two more victims aged six and seven years were rescued in the Bono Region.

‘I want to caution the general public that the police are actively collaborating with international partners and all relevant stakeholders to combat this crime, which dehumanises victims, negatively affects their self-esteem, and places their future in jeopardy,’ COP Donkor stressed.

The news of the sexual images of innocent Ghanaian children circulating on the internet is gut wrenching. Thanks go to the Australia police for alerting the Ghana police about the terror being inflicted on some children by unscrupulous, people, including relatives!

The Child Rights International (CRI) alert was equally devastating:

‘Defilement accounts for 59.4 per cent of all offences committed against children in Ghana, making it the most common form of abuse recorded in a new nationwide study by Child Rights International.

‘The study, which reviewed 899 child protection cases across 10 regions, also found that 286 cases remain pending before the courts, with some unresolved for between two and 10 years.

‘Briefing the media in Accra the Executive Director of Child Rights International, Bright Appiah, said the findings exposed serious weaknesses in the justice system and showed how delays were harming child victims and their families.

‘Mr. Appiah described the high rate of defilement as alarming, noting that many children below the age of 16 were victims of abuse. He said the research identified 23 offences, including abduction, emotional abuse, rape, child trafficking and torture.

‘He noted that many families resorted to settling cases outside the formal court system due to the slow and stressful legal process.

‘To address the situation, he called for faster investigations, specialised child protection courts, dedicated prosecution units and a national digital case tracking system to improve accountability and reduce delays, (Ghanaian Times, May 4, 2026).

My questions: where are the vociferous voices heard nationwide in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and others (LGBTQ+) saga? Where are the champions of the anti-gay rights Bill, now known as the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2021, the crusaders so concerned that gays pose a serious threat especially to children?

Where are those in support of draconian measures against homosexuals – including even jailing journalists deemed to be ‘promoting’ LGBTQ+, as well as relatives who know about homosexual family members and don’t act as police informants? Why imprisonment?

Why are they silent in a Ghana currently facing an ‘overwhelming’ situation of child sex abuse, escalation of defilements and INCEST? Why no strident demands and demonstrations aimed at forcing the President to take action to protect children – similar to their agitation not so long ago over the anti-gay rights Bill?

Again, regarding the 2026 shocking news from the CRI and the CID, and ahead of the CRI’s proposed state measures against the rising sexual abuse cases, my thinking is that the country needs a sex offender register.

And if one is established in Ghana, its existence and intention need to be well publicised if it is to serve its purpose fully. It needs to be universally publicised, to put fear in the mind of anybody who even dreams of subjecting anybody, child or adult, to sexual abuse.

Complementing that is the necessity of sustained education on the absolute importance of reporting offenders to the police, leading to court action, and not settling privately, so that offenders’ names can be recorded in the register. Employers, especially educational institutions, need to be able to confirm that a job applicant is not a person of concern.

As indicated, I sought the opinion of the department of the Ghana Police Service responsible for protecting the vulnerable, the DOVVSU:

‘The Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit is a specialized branch of the Ghana Police Service mandated to investigate and handle cases of domestic abuse, including physical, emotional, and sexual violence. Their primary targets for protection are vulnerable groups, especially women and children.’

Director of DOVVSU Assistant Commissioner of Police Owusuwaa Kyeremeh said:

‘A sex offender register is an important tool in the prevention of crime in modern policing. Sexual offences like rape, defilement, incest, etc. have serious emotional, psychological, reproductive health and physical effects. Yet, many offenders, after serving their sentences after conviction, are able to reintegrate into society without any form of monitoring. Then they go on to reoffend.’

Ms. Kyeremeh added: ‘The register will serve as a tool of protection; strengthen the protection of the vulnerable; assist police in investigation and background checks; improve public confidence in the justice system. Additionally, it will help institutions like schools identify high risk persons and avoid employing such persons to handle the vulnerable.’

From the publicised information, I believe that Ghana needs this ‘important tool’ to help stop the national shame, the atrocious epidemic of child sexual abuse.

So, this is my SOS to Prof Opoku-Agyemang and the Police Council, on behalf of Ghana’s children, and others vulnerable and at risk of sexual abuse: a register to help protect them from evil predators.

Furthermore, Ghana has the opportunity to create a register that would set the pace in West Africa and be a sub-regional first.

Some aggrieved members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Constituency of the Western Region have called for an independent investigation into the conduct of the electoral processes leading to the polling station elections within the constituency.

They asserted that there were irregularities, manipulation, and gross disregard for rules and guidelines for the party’s internal electoral process within the constituency.

They have, therefore, called for the annulment of results and processes found to have violated the party’s electoral guidelines.

‘We want fresh and transparent elections in all areas within the constituency that experienced irregularities in accordance with the polling station election guidelines,’ they pointed out.

The aggrieved members were addressing the media after embarking on a peaceful demonstration to air their grievances.

The spokesperson for the aggrieved party members, Ampoful Adu Narkaah, said to safeguard the credibility, transparency, fairness, and inclusiveness of the internal NPP elections, the party introduced clear rules and guidelines to govern the conduct of the process.

‘Regrettably, what has unfolded in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Constituency has been contrary to the established rules and guidelines,’ he pointed out.

‘From the registration exercise through to the filing of nominations, vetting processes, and polling station elections – several committed party members have suffered unjustifiable exclusion and arbitrary disqualifications,’ he alleged.

He indicated that concerns raised by affected members were ignored, while complaints and petitions submitted through the appropriate internal channels received no meaningful attention.

‘These developments have created widespread dissatisfaction, mistrust, division, and a growing sense of injustice among party faithful within the constituency,’ he added.

He noted that consequently, the integrity and legitimacy of the entire exercise have been seriously compromised.

‘We wish to place on record that our actions are not intended to undermine the party, but rather to defend the democratic principles, fairness, transparency, and unity upon which the NPP was founded.

‘We firmly believe that genuine unity cannot be achieved where injustice, intimidation, exclusion, and manipulation are allowed to prevail,’ he added.

‘Accordingly, we respectfully call all relevant stakeholders to urgently intervene to restore confidence in the process and preserve the unity of the party within the constituency,’ he stressed.

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has maintained its Monetary Policy Rate at 14%, citing rising external factors and some emerging inflationary pressures.

Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiamah, who announced this at a press conference following a conclusion of the 130th Monetary Policy Committtee (MPC), in Accra said the decision to maintain the Policy rate was taken although there are signs of continued improvement in the domestic economy.

He said the recent macroeconomic indicators shows an improved economic stability.

This, the committee mentioned, include easing inflationary trends, relative exchange rate stability, and stronger fiscal performance among others.

He, however, indicated that inspite of improved economic conditions, global economic conditions remain uncertain, with external developments still posing potential risks to the country’s inflation outlook and economic recovery.

‘Based on the considerations, the committee assessed risks in the outlook to inflation and growth as broadly balanced and decided to maintain the monetary policy rate at 14.0%’.

‘The committee will continue to monitor incoming data, in particular relating to potential spillover of the geopolitical tensions to the domestic economy and take appropriate policy actions when necessary,’ Dr. Asiama stated.

The committee also noted that rising global inflation could likely compel major central banks to tighten monetary policy again in a bid to reverse capital flows to emerging and developing economies.

‘The disruption to trade flows following the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has led to a sharp increase in international crude oil prices and reignited inflationary pressures in both advanced and emerging market economies,’ Dr. Asiama stated.

The committee further stated that maintaining the policy rate at 14% is expected to sustain gains made in macroeconomic stabilisation.

‘Relative exchange rate stability, increasing reserve buffers, and continued fiscal discipline are expected to help moderate these upside risks,’ the Governor said.

This, the Governor, also explained will enable the Central Bank to closely monitor evolving domestic and international risks despite resilient economy in the first quarter of the year.

‘The growth was driven mainly by stronger private sector credit, increased consumption, industrial production, and international trade activities,’ he said.

Both business and consumer confidence softened slightly in April due to concerns over the potential domestic impact of the Middle East conflict,’ the committee added.