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The Obuasi Police have arrested a man believed to be behind the recent shooting incident at Kwabenakwa in the Obuasi East Municipality, which left six people, including a one-year-old baby, injured.

The suspect, identified as Joseph Antwi, also known as Kofi Koo, aged 32, was arrested on October 17, 2025, at the Kwabenakwa Police Barrier while attempting to escape.

According to a police statement signed by ACP Joseph Hammond Nyaaba, the Regional Commander, an arrest warrant had earlier been secured from the Obuasi Magistrate Court, and the suspect had been declared wanted. Following the directive of the Regional Commander, a team of officers intensified efforts that eventually led to his capture.

The shooting occurred on October 14, 2025, at the Kwabenakwa lorry station, when the suspect allegedly fired gunshots indiscriminately, injuring six people. The victims were identified as Karatina Boateng, aged 20, and her one-year-old son, Ibrahim Rean; Samuel Agyaben, 37; Maxwell Nyarko, 20; Achiaa Mensah, 28; and Mallam, 24.

All the victims were rushed to various hospitals within the Obuasi Municipality. Police say five of them were treated and discharged the same day, while Karatina and her baby were referred to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) for further medical attention.

The suspect, Joseph Antwi, was arraigned before the Obuasi Magistrate Court on October 21, 2025, on a preliminary charge of causing harm, contrary to Section 69 of the Criminal and Other Offences Act (Act 29/60). He has been remanded into prison custody to reappear on November 4, 2025.

Police have assured the public that investigations are ongoing to uncover other aspects of the case and ensure justice is served.

President John Dramani Mahama has announced a befitting burial for the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, after paying a visit to the bereaved family.

According to him, the late Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings will be accorded a state burial in honour of her immense contributions to national development, women’s empowerment, and public service.

President Mahama, in an engagement with the bereaved family, recounted some fond memories with the late former First Lady, describing her passing as sudden and deeply painful.

‘The last time I saw her, she was her lively self, full of energy and passion for the causes she cared about. To hear of her passing within such a short period is truly heartbreaking,’ he said.

President Mahama also reflected on her legacy, pioneering the 31st December’s Women’s Movement, which he said continues to impact lives across the country.

‘When you travel around the country, you see evidence of her work – oil palm extraction and production projects that continue to empower women and support families. Her efforts transformed livelihoods and gave dignity to women through economic independence,’ he noted.

He extended the government’s condolences to the Rawlings family, assuring them of full state support in funeral preparations, saying, ‘On behalf of the government and people of Ghana, I extend our deepest sympathy to the family.’

The President, accompanied by the First Lady, Lordina Mahama, the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, and other government officials, signed the book of condolence.

Nana Konadu, who passed on October 23, 2025, was known for her pioneering leadership in women’s advocacy and her role in founding the 31st December Women’s Movement.

The event continues to draw prominent figures from Ghana’s political, social, and civic spheres, as the nation observes a period of mourning for a prominent public figure.

Everton manager David Moyes has praised Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus for his impressive start at Tottenham Hotspur, describing him as one of the Premier League’s most creative players this season.

Kudus, 25, joined Spurs from West Ham United in a £55 million move during the summer, signing a five-year deal with the North London club.

Since his arrival, he has been in scintillating form, topping the Premier League assist chart alongside Manchester City’s Jack Grealish with four assists.

‘He’s a brilliant player,’ Moyes said ahead of Everton’s 3-0 defeat to Tottenham on Sunday. ‘He has so many attributes to his game. He is a great boy to work with. I hugely enjoyed managing him.’

The Scottish manager commended Kudus’s strength, balance, and versatility, noting that the Ghanaian can comfortably operate across multiple attacking positions. ‘He can’t be knocked off the ball and can play inside or outside. He can play several positions if you want him,’ Moyes added.

Kudus was one of West Ham’s standout performers last season, scoring 18 goals in all competitions before completing his move to Tottenham.

‘He’s just finding his form at Tottenham,’ Moyes said. ‘From a distance, he looks like their best buy of the summer.’

The in-form midfielder will aim to continue his hot streak when Tottenham face Newcastle United in the EFL Cup before hosting Chelsea in the Premier League this weekend.

FIFA has opened the entry period for the Early Ticket Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026S, giving fans another opportunity to secure tickets after huge demand during the Visa Presale Draw.

Over one million tickets are available in this phase, which runs until October 31, 2025.

Fans must enter through FIFA.com/tickets, even if they previously joined the Visa Presale Draw. Those without a FIFA ID will need to create one before entering. The timing of entries during the period will not affect chances of selection.

This phase includes a domestic exclusivity time slot for residents of Canada, Mexico, and the United States, the three host nations. Successful applicants will be randomly selected to buy Single Match Tickets for games within their country starting 12 November. About 75% of tickets in this phase are reserved for these domestic slots.

After the domestic window, fans worldwide will be eligible for additional draws beginning 17 November, allowing access to matches across all three host countries. Further ticket phases will follow after the Final Draw on 5 December, and later on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Minority in Parliament has launched a scathing attack on the Attorney General (AG), accusing him of conducting what it calls ‘press prosecutions’ that undermine constitutional guarantees of fair trial and due process.

Addressing journalists in Parliament yesterday, the Legal Advisor to the Minority, John Darko, said the Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, had consistently violated the rights of citizens under investigation by publicly labeling them as guilty before the courts had made any determination.

Quoting Article 19(2)(c) of the 1992 Constitution, which states that a person charged with a criminal offence ‘is presumed innocent until proven guilty,’ Mr. Darko said the Attorney General’s recent public engagements, branded as Accountability Series, amounted to ‘a blatant disregard of the Constitution and an assault on the rule of law.’

According to him, ‘The Attorney General, by his press prosecution, has prejudiced this all-important constitutional provision. Under the guise of accountability, he has violated the privacy and dignity of individuals by discussing ongoing investigations and pending cases in the media.’

Mr. Darko cited several instances in which the Attorney General had made public pronouncements that, in his view, compromised the integrity of the judicial process.

He referred to comments describing some accused persons as ‘lawless looters’ and members of a ‘criminal enterprise,’ which he said had already convicted them in the court of public opinion.

‘Today, many Ghanaians already believe that people like Abdul Wahab, Fazia Seidu Awuni, Chairman Wontumi, Gifty Oware, Osei Assibey Antwi, and Kwabena Adu-Boahen are guilty, even before they open their defence in court,’ he said, pointing out, ‘This is because the Attorney General has successfully pushed that narrative in the media.’

The Minority’s Legal Advisor warned that such media trials risked influencing judges and undermining the impartiality of the courts.

‘Our judges live among us, attend the same events, and listen to the same radio shows. When the Attorney General repeatedly holds press conferences and makes sensational allegations, it taints the judicial atmosphere and prejudices the trial,’ he argued.

Mr. Darko, who is also the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Suame, described the situation as a dangerous erosion of constitutional safeguards meant to protect citizens from arbitrary state action.

‘In jurisdictions where juries determine facts, cases like these would be relocated to avoid tainted juror pools. But in Ghana, where judges serve as both judges of law and fact, such conduct can seriously compromise justice,’ he explained.

He accused the Attorney General of disregarding professional ethics by discussing matters that are sub judice and urged the Ghana Bar Association and the media to call him to order.

‘The Attorney General, who is the titular head of the Bar, should be the first to uphold the standards of the legal profession. Instead, he has turned the law into a tool for political theatre,’ he lamented.

While reaffirming the Minority’s support for accountability and the fight against corruption, Mr. Darko said the government’s current approach smacked of political bias and selective justice.

He cited cases involving former National Democratic Congress (NDC) officials that were withdrawn under questionable circumstances, contrasting them with ongoing prosecutions of individuals perceived to be aligned with the opposition New Patriotic Party.

‘If the Attorney General claims to be committed to accountability, he must also explain why he withdrew cases involving certain NDC officials accused of misappropriating state funds. Why are others being prosecuted in the media while those cases quietly vanish from court?’ he questioned.

The Minority called on civil society, traditional authorities, the clergy, and the general public to resist what it described as the ‘gradual tearing down of Ghana’s constitutional guardrails.’

‘We are not against accountability. We are against a biased, populist, and unconstitutional media trial that destroys reputations before the courts have spoken. If this continues unchecked, we risk waking up one day to find that our democracy has been eroded beyond repair,’ Mr. Darko concluded.

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has explained that the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, popularly known as the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, ceased to exist legally with the dissolution of the Eighth Parliament.

He explained that the bill, like all unfinished parliamentary business, lapsed at the end of that term and therefore had to be reintroduced in the current Ninth Parliament.

Addressing Members of Parliament yesterday, Mr. Bagbin stated that the expiration of the bill’s status was a constitutional consequence, not a procedural oversight.

‘All the businesses that were pending in the Eighth Parliament ended with the Eighth Parliament. And so, in the Ninth Parliament, what was pending had to be reintroduced,’ he intimated.

He revealed that after the Eighth Parliament passed the bill, it was transmitted to the then President for assent. However, the Presidency declined to sign it into law and failed to return it to Parliament as required by the Constitution.

‘They wrote to tell us they would not assent to it. But they did not give us the reasons nor transmit the bill back to us. They imprisoned it there, and so we didn’t get the bill back,’ Mr. Bagbin explained.

Following the start of the new Parliament, the bill, which was introduced as a private member’s bill, was taken up again by Members of the Ninth Parliament and processed through all the necessary stages in accordance with parliamentary procedure.

The Speaker disclosed that although the new government had expressed interest in taking over the bill as a public bill, he opposed that move.

He emphasised that the initiative must remain a private member’s bill since it was originally championed by Ghanaians, including traditional authorities, religious leaders, and civil society organisations, and not by the Executive.

‘I made it known to His Excellency the President that this is an initiative of our people – the traditional leaders, the religious leaders, and civil society leaders. Ghanaians wanted this bill passed as a private members’ bill, and so be it,’ the Speaker said.

He assured the House and the public that the legislative processes have now been completed and that the bill will soon return to Parliament for the Speaker’s formal action before being laid again.

He also disclosed that both sides of the House support the bill, and the President has indicated his readiness to assent to it once passed.

Mr. Bagbin appealed to civil society groups and the public to exercise patience, emphasising that Parliament is committed to ensuring the bill’s proper passage under the constitution.

‘Civil society is getting restless again, but I want to assure them that they know my passion in this matter. I want it properly passed so that implementation becomes easier,’ he said.

The Speaker added that Parliament is addressing a few technical issues identified in the draft to ensure the law reflects national consensus and withstands constitutional scrutiny.

The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, first introduced in the Eighth Parliament, seeks to criminalise same-sex relationships and the promotion or advocacy of LGBTQ+ activities in Ghana.

Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Awentami Paul Afoko, has announced that he will be contesting for the party’s National Chairman position in the election of national officers.

Mr. Afoko said his decision follows extensive reflection and encouragement from party members and stakeholders who are calling for renewed leadership within the NPP.

‘After extensive reflection and encouragement from many well-meaning members, supporters, and stakeholders of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), I am honoured to formally announce my intention to contest for the position of National Chairman in the upcoming election of national officers,’ he stated in a statement titled, ‘Declaration of Intention to Contest the National Chairmanship Position of the New Patriotic Party.’

He said his decision was motivated by a desire to return the NPP to its founding values and democratic principles.

‘This decision has not been taken lightly. It comes after careful consideration and in response to the consistent calls for renewed leadership rooted in the founding values and democratic ideals of our Party,’ he said.

Mr. Afoko reaffirmed his loyalty to the NPP despite past challenges, and said his focus remains on rebuilding and strengthening the party.

‘While the journey has not been without its trials, I have always chosen to prioritise the unity and progress of the NPP above all else. My focus now, as it has always been, is on the future – one where our Party stands re-energised, inclusive, and better positioned to deliver on its promise to the Ghanaian people,’ he stressed.

He disclosed that in the coming weeks, he will engage with party faithful and the media to outline his vision and leadership plans.

‘In the coming weeks, I will engage more broadly with Party faithful and the media to share my vision, ideas, and plans to lead the NPP with integrity, transparency, and a renewed sense of purpose. Let us look ahead together,’ he added.

The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has joined the long list of mourners of the former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings who passed on recently.

In a statement, the Chief Imam described the deceased as ‘an icon of women empowerment, youth development, and societal enhancement.’

Long before the twin concepts of Gender Equality and Child Protection flourished in Africa, the Chief Imam said ‘she had made, on the global stage, an indelible imprint on her advocacy for the wellbeing of the underprivileged.’

He recalls that Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings raised the Office of the First Lady to another pedestal, where it was largely regarded as a tool of national service rather than an opportunity of personal aggrandizement.

Ghana, he went on, ‘has lost a daughter; Africa a mother; and the gender fraternity a voice.’

The world, he said, would forever miss a personality whose voice helped shape global advocacy for social protection and equal justice.

Sheikh Sharubutu expressed the hope that the former First Lady’s legacy of leadership and mentorship would continue to inspire confidence in the national efforts at providing equal opportunities that transcend gender, religion, and ethnicity.

Following the demise of the former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings on October 23, 2025, Ghana was thrown into a state of mourning.

The Chief Imam has extended condolences to the family of the former First Lady and the Government of Ghana, as the nation mourns the distinguished departed soul.

The Chief Imam’s tribute was contained in a statement signed by his personal assistant, Dr. Mohammed Marzuq Abubakari Azindoo.

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, in partnership with Logeist Group Limited, has launched an Eco-Reclaim Project in the Amansie Central District of the Ashanti Region to restore degraded lands and promote sustainable livelihoods.

The initiative forms part of the government’s broader commitment to reclaim lands destroyed by illegal mining activities popularly known as galamsey, and to promote environmental sustainability and economic resilience.

The project is being implemented under the supervision of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, with collaboration from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Minerals Commission, Forestry Commission, Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council, and the Amansie Central District Assembly.

The Ministry granted Logeist Group Limited approval to pilot the project in recognition of the company’s technical expertise and commitment to sustainable reclamation.

Speaking at the launch, Technical Director for Lands, who represented the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hope Boye Agbah, described the project as a vital intervention to address the environmental destruction caused by illegal mining.

He lamented the extensive damage to arable lands, rising costs of food production, and the pollution of water bodies, emphasising that reclaiming degraded lands is essential for long-term food security and environmental protection.

Mr. Agbah also called on traditional authorities and local leaders to lend their full support to ensure the project’s success, assuring the company of the Ministry’s unwavering commitment to achieving its objectives.

The CEO of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse, indicated that the Eco-Reclaim Project will employ advanced eco-restoration techniques, including the planting of indigenous phytoremediation tree species that extract heavy metals from contaminated soils.

She added that the initiative integrates agroforestry systems and sustainable farming practices to restore ecological balance while creating jobs and improving livelihoods.

‘We must all become custodians of the environment to ensure that our lands remain fertile and productive for generations to come,’ she said.

For his part, Mr. Daniel Doe Tamakloe, CEO of Logeist Group Limited, reaffirmed his company’s commitment to the success of the Eco-Reclaim Project.

‘We are here to reclaim the land and make it better for use, not to engage in illegal mining. We call on the people of Amansie Central to collaborate with us and support this national vision for restoration and sustainable livelihoods,’ Mr. Tamakloe said.

The Kumasi High Court has dismissed an application seeking to halt the final funeral rites of legendary Ghanaian musician, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba.

The ruling, delivered yesterday by Her Ladyship Justice Dorinda Smith Arthur, gives the family the go-ahead to proceed with the funeral arrangements slated for December 6, 2025.

The late musician’s wife, Akosua Serwaa, had filed an interlocutory injunction praying the court to restrain Daddy Lumba’s extended family from organising the funeral until certain family matters were resolved.

However, the court held that under Ghanaian customary law, the authority over the body of a deceased person lies with the family, not the spouse.

Justice Smith Arthur noted that restraining the family would not be in the interest of justice or public order.

‘The application for interlocutory injunction is hereby refused,’ the judge ruled.

With the court’s decision, preparations by the family for the much-anticipated funeral can now continue without legal hindrance.

Daddy Lumba, whose music career spanned over four decades, is expected to be laid to rest on December 6, 2025, in a ceremony expected to draw thousands of fans, friends, and dignitaries from across the country and beyond.