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Drama unfolded at the Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital morgue in Sekondi when mortuary attendants allegedly rejected a purported decomposed corpse last Friday.

The body was that of a male resident of Nkontompo near Sekondi, called Uncle Kofi, popularly known as ‘Alright’.

The decomposed body was discovered in his room. The discovery was prompted by a foul odor that had permeated the area.

Initially, residents thought it was the stench of a rotten animal until they discovered the decomposing body of Uncle Kofi in his room.

The deceased’s landlord, Samuel Kwofie, and some members of the Nkontompo Electoral Area Unit Committee, immediately notified the police.

While waiting for the police, some residents in the area decided to transport the remains of the deceased to the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital morgue, probably because of the stench.

However, the mortuary attendants refused to accept the body.

The rejection of the decomposed corpse by mortuary attendants sparked outrage among some youth of Nkontompo.

The body was later returned to the Nkontompo community, with the overpowering smell.

According to sources, the body sat in the open until the police returned with a team from the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Environmental Health Office, who finally conveyed the body back to the morgue for proper storage.

The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital, Christian Baidoo, explained that the remains were not prepared according to standard protocol before it was conveyed to the hospital’s morgue.

‘The community ought to have involved the environmental health officers from the onset to properly handle the decomposed body before bringing it to the mortuary,’ he explained further.

Renowned Dancehall singer, Samini, has called on fellow acts to redirect their investment in the purchase of luxury cars to buying of lands, to secure their future.

Speaking on Hitz FM on Tuesday, November 12, Samini revealed that one of the best financial decisions he made early in his career was investing in land when his income started growing.

Sharing his experience, Samini said that as a young artiste in his early twenties, he initially spent his earnings on flashy cars until an older mentor, whom he described as an ‘elder Rasta,’ cautioned him about the importance of long-term investments.

‘Anytime I went to see the old man, I was in a different car, and he told me, ‘My youth, you secure. Cars depreciate, but land appreciates,” Samini recounted.

‘You can buy a car today and in ten years it’s worth less, but buy land today and in ten years it could increase a hundredfold.’

He reiterated his advise to upcoming musicians to balance their desire for flashy lifestyles with smart financial planning. While acknowledging that appearance and image are part of an artiste’s brand, he stressed the need for moderation and foresight.

‘Some of the flashy things are good for your branding, but do them in moderation,’ he advised.

‘If you have extra money and don’t know what to do with it, buy land. You’d be surprised how much it appreciates over time,’ he stressed.

Samini added that unlike cars and other short-term assets, land ownership guarantees future stability and growth.

Former Member of Parliament (MP) for Kwesimintsim in the Western Region, Dr. Prince Hamid Armah, is poised to continue with his projects which were geared towards improving the standard of education in the area.

One of such educational infrastructure is an ultramodern kindergarten (KG) block with ancillary facilities for Adentem-Mpatado community in the constituency.

The facility was commissioned recently and it is currently in active use.

The former MP noted that the move was part of his commitment to improving educational infrastructure and learning outcomes in the Kwesimintsim constituency,

He noted that the twin community, Adientem-Mpatado, which had never benefited from a public basic school, now boasts of the ultramodern KG block.

He said the initiative will enable young learners in the area to access basic education within their own community.

He said he is also addressing the long-standing challenge of school children having to commute long distances to neighbouring communities like Assakae and Anaji to attend primary and junior high schools.

Dr. Armah, a former Executive Secretary of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) said he has initiated the construction of a 14-unit, one-storey primary and junior high school block.

He said the school block will be equipped with ancillary facilities including an ICT laboratory, library, staff rooms, and a 12-seater sanitary facility.

‘The progress of this critical project, after less than a year since commencement, has been remarkable,’ he said.

‘There are high assurances that it will be completed within schedule’, he added.

He indicated that the initiative affirms his steadfast commitment to improving lives and transforming educational narratives in the Kwesimintsim Constituency.

The Manso Nkwanta District Police Command in the Amansie West District of the Ashanti Region has arrested two individuals suspected to be linked to the death of 28-year-old Yaw Asamoah at Abrense, a farming community in the Atobiase Electoral Area.

The incident, which occurred during a funeral wake-keeping over the weekend, has plunged residents into grief and shock.

Information gathered indicate that the deceased was involved in a heated exchange with some commercial sex workers at a popular drinking spot known as K.K. Spot, after he realised that his GHS1,000 had gone missing.

Eyewitnesses said the argument turned violent after Asamoah accused one of the women of theft and demanded his money back. The confrontation drew a crowd, but the situation eventually calmed down. However, the young man went missing later that night.

Two days later, his body was found in an abandoned mining pit on the outskirts of the community.

The Assembly Member for the Atobiase Electoral Area, Samuel Yeboah, described the incident as deeply disturbing.

‘Yaw was a decent young man and did not deserve to die in such a manner. The community is in pain and we are calling on the police to ensure that those involved face the law,’ he said.

A brother of the deceased, speaking amid tears, also appealed for justice, saying the family was heartbroken and struggling to come to terms with the tragedy.

Police sources confirmed that two suspects have been arrested and are assisting in investigations. Statements have been taken from eyewitnesses as part of efforts to unravel the circumstances surrounding Asamoah’s death.

The Manso Nkwanta Police Command assured the public that a thorough probe is underway and that justice will not be compromised.

‘We are committed to finding the truth and ensuring that those responsible are dealt with according to the law,’ a police spokesperson stated.

Meanwhile, the body of the deceased has been deposited at the morgue for preservation and autopsy as investigations continue.

The shocking development has reignited public concern over increasing insecurity and illegal activities in parts of the Amansie West District, with residents urging the police to intensify patrols and maintain a stronger presence in the area.

Asante Kotoko extended their unbeaten run in the Premier League following a hard-fought goalless draw against Vision FC in an outstanding fixture at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex in Tema on Wednesday.

Fresh from their 1-0 triumph over rivals Hearts of Oak in the Super Clash, the Porcupine Warriors entered the midweek encounter aiming to build momentum. However, despite a spirited display, they were held by a resilient Vision FC side in an entertaining yet goalless affair.

Both teams created promising chances but failed to find the breakthrough. The draw means Kotoko maintain their steady rise in form, having now gone six matches unbeaten in the league.

The result lifts Asante Kotoko to 7th place on the table with 15 points, and they still have two outstanding fixtures to play, a home clash against Young Apostles on November 19, followed by a trip to face Basake Holy Stars on November 26.

Vision FC remain 10th with 12 points from nine matches, continuing their fine start to life in the top flight as they seek greater consistency in the coming weeks.

PRESIDENT JOHN Mahama has officially launched the ‘Nkoko Nketenkete’ Household and Backyard Poultry Production Initiative, which seeks to boost local poultry production and reduce importation of chicken.

Speaking at the launch in Kumasi, President Mahama expressed concern over the huge amount of money used to import chicken annually, stressing that this new policy would help curb it.

He disclosed that in ‘2023, the country spent $350 million to import chicken’, saying the country’s over dependence on imported chicken to feed the citizenry, is rapidly draining the national coffers.

Giving statistics, he said currently, ‘only 12 percent of chicken that are consumed by Ghanaians is produced locally’, adding that the government is targeting to increase it to 75 percent by 2028.

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As part of the Nkoko Nketenkete initiative, a total of 3 million vaccinated birds, would be distributed freely, with each constituency receiving 10,000 birds with feeds for rearing for profit.

In all, 60,000 households in the country have been selected to get the free birds for rearing, with each house getting 50 birds. The programme has already been piloted in 13 districts with 13,000 beneficiaries.

President Mahama therefore appealed to the citizenry to support the Nkoko Nketenkete initiative, which is part of the poultry industry revitilisation programme, and also patronise chicken that are reared locally to help boost the local economy.

The President announced that plans are in the pipeline for the construction of a modern poultry processing factory in Bechem in the Bono Region, indicating that his government is indeed committed to helping to revive the local poultry industry.

Minister of Agriculture, Eric Opoku, said, ‘Backyard poultry, globally, has been accepted as a major tool for poverty alleviation, women empowerment and national food security.’

He thus appealed to Ghanaians to support the policy by purchasing local chicken, saying ‘We are feeding Ghana so you should also eat Ghana’, noting that everyone should be ambassador for the policy since it’s has the potential of boosting the local poultry industry.’

The Global Chairman of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship, Rev. Dominic Yeo, has arrived in Accra to launch the 2026 World Congress of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship.

Rev. Yeo, who is also the General Superintendent of Singapore Assemblies of God, is accompanied by his wife. They were met at the airport by the General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev. Stephen Wengam.

The launch of the 2026 World Congress of Assemblies of God tomorrow will be preceded by a Marriage and Leaders Seminar organised by the General Council of Assemblies of God, Ghana at Cedar Mountain Chapel at East Legon in Accra. The seminar opened yesterday and ends today.

Participants are pastors and spouses, and other church leaders. Rev. Yeo and other speakers will address topics like Managing Difficult Partners in Marriage, Conflict Resolution, Groaning for Church Growth, and Effective Church Branding.

Former President Nana Akufo-Addo has expressed his condolences to the family of the six Ghanaian women who died during a military recruitment exercise at the El-Wak Stadium in Accra on Wednesday.

The incident occurred when a stampede broke out among thousands of applicants seeking to join the Ghana Armed Forces, leaving six dead and several others in critical condition.

In a post on Facebook on Thursday, November 13, former President, Nana Akufo-Addo conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families and potential recruits as well as those injured at the hospital.

‘I returned from Angola to the devastating news of the tragic deaths of six potential recruits into the Ghana Armed Forces, with several others receiving treatment for varying degrees of injuries sustained from the incident, at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra’.

‘I convey to the bereaved families my deep condolences and wish the potential recruits in hospital a rapid recovery from their injuries, and indeed, from the accompanying trauma to all who were at the El Wak stadium, their parents or guardians and their loved ones. It is my hope that each day will bring you renewed strength. May the Lord be with us all at this difficult moment,’ Former President Akufo-Addo wrote.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the suspension of the Military recruitment in Accra, whereas the Acting Defense Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has assured a thorough probe of the incident.

According to a statement from the Ghana Armed Forces, the tragedy occurred around 6:20 a.m. when an unexpected surge of applicants violated security protocols and forced their way through the gates ahead of the scheduled screening.

Renowned Dancehall singer, Samini, has called on fellow acts to redirect their investment in the purchase of luxury cars to buying of lands, to secure their future.

Speaking on Hitz FM on Tuesday, November 12, Samini revealed that one of the best financial decisions he made early in his career was investing in land when his income started growing.

Sharing his experience, Samini said that as a young artiste in his early twenties, he initially spent his earnings on flashy cars until an older mentor, whom he described as an ‘elder Rasta,’ cautioned him about the importance of long-term investments.

‘Anytime I went to see the old man, I was in a different car, and he told me, ‘My youth, you secure. Cars depreciate, but land appreciates,” Samini recounted.

‘You can buy a car today and in ten years it’s worth less, but buy land today and in ten years it could increase a hundredfold.’

He reiterated his advise to upcoming musicians to balance their desire for flashy lifestyles with smart financial planning. While acknowledging that appearance and image are part of an artiste’s brand, he stressed the need for moderation and foresight.

‘Some of the flashy things are good for your branding, but do them in moderation,’ he advised.

‘If you have extra money and don’t know what to do with it, buy land. You’d be surprised how much it appreciates over time,’ he stressed.

Samini added that unlike cars and other short-term assets, land ownership guarantees future stability and growth.

The 13th commemorative adua (Islamic prayers) for the late former Vice President, Aliu Mahama, is scheduled for Sunday, November 16, 2025, at No. 4 Switchback Road, Cantonments, Accra at 9am.

The Special Guest is the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu.

Alhaji Aliu Mahama, a product of both the famous Government Secondary School, now Tamale Senior High School (1960-1967 for both the O and A levels) and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), was born on March 3, 1946 and passed away on November 16, 2012.

The KNUST-trained engineer, who later became a politician, was Vice President from January 7, 2001 to January 7, 2009. He went down in history as the country’s first Muslim Vice President.

Mahama was also an alumnus of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA). He obtained two certificates from the Institute in Project Planning and Management, and in Leadership.

He started his working career at the Bolgatanga regional office of the State Construction Corporation as an Engineer/Construction from 1972 to 1975.

He was promoted to Assistant Regional Manager and posted to the Koforidua Regional Office of the corporation from 1975 to 1976. He held the position of Regional Manager in charge of the Northern Region, Tamale from June 1976 to August 1982.

In 1982, he successfully established his own civil engineering and general construction firm, LIDRA Limited, and became its managing director. He was Chairman of the Northern Regional Contractors Association from 1996 until the December 2000 elections.

He was a Councilor on the Yendi District Council in 1978 and an Assemblyman of the Tamale Municipal Assembly in 1990. He was also Chairman of the Economic Development Committee of the Tamale-Louisville Sister State Committee.

He was a board member of several secondary schools in the Northern Region, including the Tamale Polytechnic.

As a football person, he served as a board member of the Ghanaian Premier League side Real Tamale United, where he was a founding member.

A state funeral, attended by hundreds, was held for him on November 18, 2012 per Islamic funeral prayer rites (Janaza) at the Independence Square in the capital, Accra.

After receiving the necessary state funeral, his remains were flown in a Ghana Air Force jet to Tamale in the Northern Region for burial at his private residence.