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Musician, Criss Waddle, has condemned the demolition of tourism business structures at La Pleasure Beach, questioning why the government did not explore negotiations with the affected businesses before resorting to demolition.

In a post on X on October 2, 2026, the musician argued that authorities could have reached an agreement with the businesses and used a percentage of their earnings to support measures aimed at tackling flooding in the area.

‘Exactly what I’m saying, why can’t we negotiate with the businesses that have already established there to pay a percentage of their income to the government so that it can be used to acquire equipment that helps during flooding,’ he asked.

Criss Waddle said the demolition would negatively affect businesses and the people whose livelihoods depend on them, stressing the need for authorities to provide a meaningful alternative.

‘The thing about demolition at beachfronts is you will have to replace it with something meaningful, nicer, and safer than what was demolished,’ he stated.

He further warned the government that if alternative businesses or employment opportunities are not created before the next election, the affected business owners and workers could respond at the polls.

‘That has to be done before ELECTIONS or the business owners and employees will use that as leverage to vote against you,’ he added.

The President of the South East Ghana Union Mission (SEGUM), Pastor Col. (Rtd.) Peter Nyarko Duodu, will join Seventh-day Adventist Church leaders for the 2026 Annual Council of the General Conference Executive Committee meeting scheduled for October 7 to 14, 2026, in USA.

A statement issued by the Communications Department of the South East Ghana Union Mission said the event, which would be held at the headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland, under the theme ‘Called for Mission,’ is a major global leadership gathering of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

It said the conference is expected to bring together the leaders of the General Conference, Division Presidents, Union Presidents, and other church administrators and representatives from various parts of the world to deliberate on matters affecting the mission, administration, growth and advancement of the church as well as serve as an avenue to conduct the business of the church and discuss its mission to the world.

‘For the South East Ghana Union Mission, this gathering carries particular significance. As a newly established Union Mission, SEGUM’s participation represents its first appearance at this level of the global Seventh-day Adventist leadership gathering,’ the statement pointed out.

It noted that apart from the President of the South East Ghana Union Mission, Pastor Col. (Rtd.) Peter Nyarko Duodu, other notable individuals will also attend the conference, including the President of the West-Central Africa Division, Union Presidents and other leaders of the church.

It mentioned that during the Annual Council meeting, the SEGUM President is expected to join other leaders to discuss issues that would contribute to the growth of the church globally.

The church further called on members across the territory to remember Pastor Col. (Rtd.) Peter Nyarko Duodu, the SEGUM Administration, the leaders of the West-Central Africa Division, Union Presidents, delegates and participants in prayers, while expressing gratitude to the leadership of the church for their support to the South East Ghana Union Mission.

‘As global church leaders gather under the theme ‘Called for Mission’, may God grant wisdom, unity, spiritual discernment and renewed commitment to the proclamation of the everlasting gospel,’ it added.

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, popularly known as Asanteman COKA, has assured Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia that the region will not disappoint him in the 2028 general election.

He said the Ashanti Region remained united and committed to working towards the NPP’s return to power, insisting that the region would lead the party’s campaign for victory in the next presidential election.

Addressing party supporters at the NPP National Delegates Conference at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Saturday, Chairman COKA said he would personally lead the region’s mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2028 polls.

He declared that the party’s grassroots structures, from the polling station through the constituency to the regional level, would be activated to ensure that the NPP secured maximum support for Dr. Bawumia.

‘Ashanti will not disappoint you, Dr. Bawumia,’ he said, stressing that hard work, determination and unity would be crucial to the party’s efforts ahead of the 2028 elections.

Chairman COKA said the people of Ashanti had witnessed what he described as Dr. Bawumia’s competence and vision, and were prepared to support his presidential bid.

He, therefore, urged party members to remain united, put aside personal differences and work together to strengthen the NPP’s structures.

‘We will work harder than ever before, from the polling station to the regional level, to ensure that every vote counts,’ he stated.

The NPP National Delegates Conference, held at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Saturday, brought together 7,163 delegates drawn from all 16 regions to consider proposed constitutional amendments and elect national officers.

The Ashanti Region had the largest delegation with 1,122 delegates, followed by Greater Accra with 773 and Eastern Region with 732. Forty-five aspirants contested nine national executive positions.

The conference formed part of the NPP’s preparations towards the 2028 general election, with the election of national executives expected to shape the party’s organisational direction in the coming years.

Chairman COKA concluded that Ashanti would ‘lead the way and set the pace’ for the 2028 elections, with the region determined to help the NPP reclaim power.

MT Asharami Ghana, a 40,000-cubic-metre Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) carrier, has delivered 5,000 metric tonnes (MT) of LPG on its maiden voyage to Ghana, which has boosted efforts to strengthen energy security, improve LPG supply reliability and position the country as a strategic hub for regional energy trade.

Purpose-built to serve Ghana and neighbouring markets, MT Asharami Ghana forms part of Sahara Group’s integrated LPG infrastructure strategy.

Welcoming the vessel, the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, described its arrival as a major boost to the country’s clean energy ambitions.

‘The arrival of MT Asharami Ghana represents a significant step forward in our quest to expand access to cleaner energy solutions for Ghanaians. As we work towards increasing LPG adoption across the country, investments like this are essential to strengthening supply reliability and achieving our clean cooking objectives,’ he said.

The Minister said the nation’s ambition to increase LPG utilisation and improve energy security could only be achieved through strong partnerships between the government and responsible private-sector investors.

‘We commend Sahara Group for standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Ghana over the years in supporting our aspirations for energy security, economic growth and sustainable development. The success of our energy transition journey depends on credible and committed partners,’ he added.

According to Wale Ajibade, Executive Director of Sahara Group, the vessel represented far more than an investment in maritime infrastructure, noting that Ghana’s target of increasing LPG adoption to 50 percent of households by 2030, from about 30 percent currently, made investments in supply infrastructure increasingly important.

‘At Sahara, we see MT Asharami Ghana as a symbol of confidence in Ghana’s future and the country’s growing role in regional energy trade. It reflects our unwavering belief in Ghana’s immense potential and our determination to work alongside stakeholders to deliver sustainable energy solutions that improve lives, create opportunities and drive inclusive growth,’ the Executive Director stated.

He added that the vessel formed part of a broader integrated infrastructure strategy combining shipping, storage and downstream distribution to strengthen the country’s LPG value chain.

The Managing Director of MT Asharami Ghana, Yaa Serwaa Alifo, said the vessel’s arrival represented the company’s vision and a bold statement of its commitment to the country’s energy future.

She said MT Asharami Ghana would help ensure that homes, businesses and families across the country had reliable access to cleaner cooking fuel.

She further acknowledged the support of the Government of Ghana, the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, the National Petroleum Authority, Sahara Group’s leadership and other stakeholders whose collaboration had helped the company to execute the project successfully.

U.S. Army Captain Stephen O. Adjei, a 31-year-old Logistics officer and instructor at the U.S. Military Academy West Point, tragically died following an off-post scuba diving incident at Lake Hydra in Pennsylvania. His death was officially announced by the Army on October 1, 2026.

Capt. Adjei was born in Accra, Ghana, and was a longtime resident of Worcester, Massachusetts. He came from a dedicated military family; his father served in the Ghanaian Army and later became a Sergeant First Class in the U.S. Army at Fort Drum. Capt. Adjei earned his commission through the ROTC program in May 2017.

The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office and local officials are investigating the cause of death, and a memorial service is planned at West Point in October 2026.

The U.S. Military Academy and West Point community extended its deepest condolences and support to the family of Army Capt. Stephen O. Adjei.

‘Our hearts are with the Adjei family during this difficult time. Capt. Adjei’s dedication to our cadets, commitment to his teammates, and service to others left a lasting impact on our community. He will be greatly missed,’ said Commandant of Cadets Brig. Gen. Joe Katz.

As an instructor in the Department of Military Instruction Accession Division, Adjei taught MS100 and served as a branch representative for quartermaster, transportation corps, ordnance, and explosive ordnance disposal branches since arriving to the U.S. Military Academy in June 2024.

Adjei’s service and prior deployments include distribution platoon leader, deploying to Camp Casey, South Korea, as well as commanding a Forward Support Company in the 1-187th Infantry Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division.

Adjei’s awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with 5 oak leaf clusters as well as earning the Pathfinder and Air Assault Badges.

Veteran Nigerian actor, Olu Jacobs, has been laid to rest in Lagos following a funeral service attended by family, colleagues and prominent public figures.

The funeral service took place at the Freedom Centre in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, on Friday, October 2, 2026, after which the actor was buried at a private cemetery.

Jacobs, 84, died on September 16, 2026, after a prolonged battle with Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB).

The funeral brought together several personalities, including Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, former Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, Lagos State First Lady, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, former Ekiti State First Lady, Bisi Fayemi and Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa.

Among the entertainment personalities who attended were Richard Mofe-Damijo, Kate Henshaw, Rita Dominic, Ebele Okaro, Shaffy Bello, Hilda Dokubo, Ireti Doyle, Segun Arinze, Ruth Kadiri, Dare Art Alade and Toyosi Adesanya.

Other actors and industry figures, including Stan Eze and Blessing Obasi, were also present to pay their final respects to one of Nigeria’s most celebrated actors.

FORMER General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, has returned to the party’s national leadership as National Chairman after winning Saturday’s national executive elections in Kumasi.

Mr. Boadu polled 2,888 votes to beat former Energy Minister, Boakye Agyarko, who obtained 2,048 votes, and former National Chairman, Paul Afoko, who secured 490 votes.

His election was one of the major outcomes of the NPP’s National Delegates Conference held at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, which brought together more than 7,000 delegates to elect officers to 11 national positions.

Mr. Boadu’s victory followed a last-minute decision by former First Vice Chairman, Sammy Crabbe, to withdraw from the chairmanship contest and throw his support behind him.

Mr. Crabbe announced his decision as voting got underway on Saturday, urging his supporters to vote for Mr. Boadu.

The election also saw Justin Kodua Frimpong retain his position as General Secretary after polling 4,486 votes.

Kojo Fosu Boadu, popularly known as Kojo Bamba, won the First Vice Chairman position with 3,116 votes after emerging top among the 13 aspirants who contested the three vice-chairmanship positions.

Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, secured the Second Vice Chairman position with 3,061 votes, while Nana Akomea won the Third Vice Chairman position with 2,987 votes.

The Youth Organiser position went to Abanga Yakubu Fuseini, who polled 1,550 votes, while Mavis Hawa Koomson won the Women’s Organiser position with 783 votes.

Titus Glover won the National Organiser position with 2,964 votes, while Alfred Kojo Thompson was elected National Treasurer.

Ali Suraj won the National Nasara Organiser position, while Dennis Miracles Aboagye was declared National Communications Director after being the only person who filed nomination for the position.

There were scenes of celebration at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium after officials of the Electoral Commission (EC), which supervised the election, announced the results.

Boadu Targets 2028

In his acceptance speech, Mr. Boadu pledged to work with the new executives to rebuild the party and prepare it for the 2028 general election.

‘JB and his executives are back again and victory is assured in 2028,’ he declared.

He said the election of the new executives should not be regarded as a victory for individuals but as a responsibility to serve the party and position it for the next general election.

‘Today is not merely a day of victory for anybody, it’s a day of service and responsibility to work for victory for the NPP,’ he said.

Mr. Boadu appealed to all candidates who contested the various positions but were unsuccessful to join the new leadership and contribute to the party’s activities.

‘On behalf of the executives, I have handed an invitation of friendship to the losers in the election. We need your connections and experience to move the NPP forward,’ he said.

‘There must be no winners and losers in these polls; there is only one NPP united behind one purpose,’ he added.

He said the party’s preparations for the 2028 elections would begin immediately, with the new leadership focusing on the grassroots and working to bring party members together.

According to him, the executives would work with party officials across the country, NPP MPs and organised groups within the party to strengthen the NPP ahead of the election.

Mr. Boadu also pledged to use technology and the media to communicate the party’s message to voters.

‘We shall work closely with the social and traditional media to market the NPP to woo the voters,’ he said.

He promised that the new administration would operate an open-door policy and listen to the views of party members.

He also said the party would take into consideration the counsel of religious and traditional leaders in shaping its activities.

Mr. Boadu assured the NPP flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, of the support of the new executives ahead of the 2028 elections.

‘We shall work closely with our flagbearer,’ he stated.

He cautioned party members that victory could not be taken for granted and had to be earned through service and effective organisation.

‘Political victory must be earned through service and organisation, so let’s work hard for victory in 2028,’ he said.

He urged members to prioritise unity, saying, ‘Let’s choose unity over division, and let’s choose hope over despair to ensure our targeted victory.’

Black Queens head coach has named his squad for the second round of the African qualifiers for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, with two Black Princesses players receiving their first senior call-ups for the double-header against Mauritius.

Ampem Darkoa Ladies forward Rabiatu Maltiti and Police Ladies midfielder Margaret Agyapomaa have earned places in the squad as Ghana begin their Olympic qualifying campaign.

Former Black Maidens captain Mukarama Abdulai also returns to the squad after a lengthy spell on the sidelines through injury.

The forward, who has previously represented the senior national team, is back in contention for the crucial qualifiers.

Ghana received a bye in the first round and were drawn against the winner of the Mauritius-Djibouti tie in the second round.

Mauritius advanced to set up a two-legged meeting with the Black Queens.

The first leg will be played away in Mauritius on Thursday, October 8, 2026, with the return leg scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in Ghana.

The 2026 KGL Foundation U-17 Inter-Regional Colts Championship has been officially launched at a ceremony held at KGL House in Labone on Friday, October 2.

The launch brought together Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, KGL Foundation representatives and key stakeholders in juvenile football.

Also in attendance were GFA Executive Council members Nana Sarfo Oduro, Alhaji Abu Hassan Rhyzo, Fred Acheampong, Dr Gifty Oware-Mensah, Kingsley Osei Bonsu, Gideon Fosu and Eugene Nobel Noel.

Four Regional Football Association chairmen were present, including Alhaji Salifu Zida of Upper East, Dr Charles Osei Anto, Osei Tutu Agyemang of Ashanti and Simon Ehomah of Western Region.

The championship, now in its sixth edition, will feature the best U-17 players selected from Regional Colts competitions across the country.

The tournament is designed to identify and develop young talents for the national U-17 side, the Black Starlets, while providing players with a competitive platform to showcase their abilities.

Speaking at the launch, KGL Foundation Director Christian Salamouni reaffirmed the Foundation’s commitment to youth development through sports, while GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku expressed appreciation for the Foundation’s continued investment in grassroots football.

As part of its support, the KGL Foundation presented 50 sets of training markers, 300 size-five footballs, 640 jerseys, 640 pairs of football socks and 96 medals.

The competition will also feature trophies and medals for the top three teams, alongside individual awards for the Golden Glove, Goal King and Most Valuable Player.

The 2026 edition is scheduled to kick off on Sunday, October 4, at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.

In one extraordinary week, two of the world’s most important nations have validated a vision that started in Accra.

On Monday, September 29, 2026, in Washington D.C., President Donald Trump stood at the Mellon Auditorium to launch America.Gov – a single, AI-powered portal where every American can access government information and services.

And today, Wednesday, October 1, 2026, on its Independence Day, Nigeria will switch on its National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System – giving every building and home in Nigeria a unique digital address for the first time.

Both initiatives have been celebrated as groundbreaking in Washington and Abuja.

And both were built in Ghana years ago by former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

What America is building today, Ghana built in 2021

America.Gov is described by the White House as revolutionary. It’s a secure, chatbot-style platform that brings together 29,000 federal websites so citizens can ask questions in plain language and eventually renew passports, file taxes and access Medicare in one place, powered by AI from Google’s Gemini and xAI’s Grok.

It is the exact model Ghana launched on July 14, 2021, as Ghana.Gov.

Spearheaded by Dr. Bawumia and launched at the Jubilee House, Ghana.Gov – accessible on http://www.ghana.gov.gh and on any phone via *222# – became one of the first consolidated government services and payments portals in the world.

Built from scratch by Ghanaian IT consortium, it provided a single point of access to all ministries, departments and agencies, and allowed citizens to pay for public services without queues or middlemen, making internally generated funds visible in real time.

What President Trump is launching with fanfare for the US in 2026, Ghana has been operating since 2021. Five years ahead!

What Nigeria is building today, Ghana built in 2017

The launch in Nigeria is even more telling!

Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, announced on X yesterday: ‘For the first time, every home will be assigned a unique postcode that’s simple, precise and built for a digital future.’

Nigeria’s new system is GIS-enabled, assigning a unique, machine-readable code to every building across Nigeria’s 774 local government areas.

The Postmaster General, Tola Odeyemi, says it will save Nigeria between N50 billion and N80 billion lost annually to misdeliveries, boost e-commerce, logistics, emergency response and security.

It is Nigeria’s version of Ghana’s National Digital Property Addressing System – the GhanaPost GPS – which Dr. Bawumia launched in October 2017.

When he launched it, Ghana became the first country in Africa to have a full, operational nationwide digital address system. Every 3×3 meter square of Ghana, every house, every plot, got a 10-digit digital address. Ambulance services, police, fire service and delivery riders could finally find any location without relying on landmarks and verbal directions.

Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, is emulating it nine years later!

The blueprint of a visionary

This is not coincidence. It is the vindication of a blueprint. Dr. Bawumia understood that digitisation was not about launching an app. It was about building pillars. From 2017, he systematically built them – the Ghana Card as a unique national ID for all citizens, the Digital Address System and Mobile Money Interoperability to bring unbanked Ghanaians into the financial system. And these foundational pillars paved the way for digitalisation of public services including paperless port, DVLA, passports, NHIA and Registrar General.

Dr. Bawumia’s argument at the launch of Ghana.Gov in 2021 said it all:

‘We needed to create strong digital pillars to implement Ghana.Gov. It is only after putting all these key elements in place that we have built this Ghana.Gov platform.’

That sequencing is what made Ghana’s model work. And it is what America and Nigeria are now emulating.

When critics questioned the relevance of digital addressing and consolidated portals, Dr. Bawumia insisted Ghana could leapfrog developed nations. This week, the world’s largest economy and Africa’s largest population have proved him right.

The man who saw tomorrow did not just build systems for today. He built for Ghana what superpowers are only now finding necessary to build. And history has placed Ghana a small West African nation – ahead of the pack.

And history will always remember Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the man who saw tomorrow and built digital systems for Ghana when he had the opportunity to serve the country as Vice President.