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Tension flared at the busy PZ area in the Kumasi Central Business District on Wednesday, April 15, after a disagreement over the price of sachet water escalated into a near fight between a young retailer and some traders.

Eyewitnesses say the incident began when a trader called the sachet water seller, believed to be in her 20s, to make a purchase but was informed that the price per sachet had increased from GH?0.50 to GH? 0.70.

The new price did not go down well with some traders, who reportedly accused the retailer of cheating and verbally attacked her. The situation quickly intensified as the seller responded angrily, drawing a crowd of onlookers and passengers to the scene.

Personnel of the Kumasi Metro Guards from the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), who were present nearby, intervened promptly to restore calm and prevent the situation from turning violent.

The price increment follows a recent recommendation by the National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers (NASPAWAP), which proposed an upward adjustment in response to rising production costs.

Although the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has since engaged producers in a bid to halt the nationwide price increase, some retailers have already begun adjusting their prices to cushion their profit margins.

Currently, the price of a bag of sachet water has increased from GH?10.00 to GH?13.00, a development that continues to generate concern among consumers and traders alike.

The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has cautioned the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) to desist from using state agencies, particularly the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), to harass political opponents.

Speaking at a press conference at the party’s headquarters in Accra yesterday, National Organiser of the NPP, Henry Nana Boakye, described the recent arrest and remand of the party’s Sunyani East Communications Officer, Baba Amando, as a ‘state-sponsored political abduction’ disguised as law enforcement.

The party also called for an immediate review of what it described as the abuse of remand orders by the ruling government, alleging that such actions are biased against the NPP.

According to the NPP, the circumstances surrounding Baba Amando’s detention point to a ‘perversion of justice.’

He noted that despite the communications officer honouring police invitations, and with the prosecutor making no application for a remand, the court still ordered him into custody for two weeks.

‘When the state, clothed with prosecutorial authority, does not seek to curtail liberty, what extra-judicial interest does the court have to do so on its own motion? This is judicial overreach. This is the bench executing political instructions,’ he stated.

The party also described the behaviour of the ruling government as a double standard in the application of the law, citing what it called reckless and divisive statements previously made by President Mahama and other NDC officials who faced no legal consequences.

He said, ‘Ghana now has two laws: one for the government and members of the NDC, and one for critics.’

He further argued that while NDC members walk free for making similar comments, the NPP’s communications officer has instead been detained for two weeks.

‘I am surprised that His Excellency the President, who says he has championed the protection of our rights and civil liberties, is the same president presiding over such unwarranted harassment of political opponents and people with dissenting views. President Mahama has allowed state institutions to become weapons of intimidation. This is not democracy,’ he noted.

The NPP further condemned the recent raid on the residence of Maxwell Kofi Jumah by the Economic and Organised Crime Office, describing the agency as a ‘conveyor belt for political hatchet jobs,’ and claiming it now answers to ‘political masters’ rather than executing its mandate of investigating economic crimes.

He said the actions of law enforcement agencies are diversionary tactics meant to distract from national issues such as the ‘failed 24-hour economy’ and the power outages affecting many Ghanaians across the country.

The party therefore urged the government to refocus its energy on governing rather than pursuing what it described as personal vendettas.

‘Ghanaians did not vote for vendettas. They voted for jobs, lights, water, and beds in hospitals,’ Nana Boakye asserted.

‘To the judge, your robe is not a party card. To the government, Ghana is not a dictatorship. Free Baba Amando now,’ the NPP Organiser said.

The NPP also vowed not to be silenced by what it described as diversionary tactics, citing several incidents of alleged harassment of journalists and party communicators, including Paul Adom-Otchere and Okatakyie Afrifa.

‘Look, you are in government to govern. If they do not want peace to govern, we will not give them peace to govern. We are not going to be intimidated. We are still going to expose this government for its lies and inconsistencies,’ the National Organiser added.

Baba Amando’s treatment by law enforcement agencies, the party said, is not an isolated incident but part of a pattern.

Kwame Baffoe aka Abronye DC, the NPP’s Bono Regional Chairman, was also arrested, harassed, and dragged before court over political speech, the party stated.

On Monday, he was arrested again on what the party described as similar flimsy charges.

According to the police, Abronye had purportedly described an Adenta Circuit Court judge as a political judge.

Haxo Labs, a research-driven lab, crafting bespoke software systems and pioneering new technologies, has released its new Artificial Intelligence (AI) tailoring platform called ‘boafuo’ to assist tailors and seamstresses in their work flow.

A business management tool built directly into WhatsApp, ‘boafuo’ helps fashion artisans track client data, manage production, and automate communication with the goal of digitalising the notebooks and mental ledgers that have long powered the country’s informal fashion sector.

Speaking with Daily Guide co-founder of Haxo Labs, Diana Evans, said the idea was sparked by a personal ordeal. ‘I was part of a bridal party where the tailor couldn’t find my measurements. I ended up going to the store just three days before the wedding to have my dress sewn,’ she said. ‘That stress, for both myself and the tailor, is what we wanted to eliminate.’

She indicated that rather than force artisans onto new apps, Haxo Labs embedded ‘boafuo’ inside WhatsApp, a platform tailors already use to communicate with clients.

Ms. Evans further noted that the company’s approach of research-first led to the creation of ‘boafuo’, which is made exclusively for the existing workflow of tailors and seamstresses in the country.

‘We didn’t look for apps to build; we looked for foundational friction in critical industries,’ she said. ‘The team spent months shadowing dressmakers, studying paper-based systems, and testing features against real workflows. If a feature took too long to explain and understand, we threw it out.’

‘We’ve seen tailors who used to dread the busy season now managing their order flow with complete calm. They are taking on more clients because they no longer have the mental load of remembering every detail,’ she added.

She further explained that the tool has three core pillars: a Measurement Vault for storing client details, Production Tracking for managing garment timelines, and Automated Client Communication for reminders and updates.

‘boafuo’s founders; Ms. Evans and Ronny Panford, believe digitising production data creates a path to a more resilient sector. The result, she added, is ‘a partner, not a burden. It’s a tool that thinks ahead, anticipating the needs of tailors and seamstresses.’

Impact

Early users report fewer missed deadlines, stronger client trust, and the ability to scale without hiring admin help. By reducing the ‘Where is my dress?’ calls, tailors reclaim hours for the sewing machine.

‘When a tailor has their records digitised, they become bankable and scalable,’ Ms. Evans said. ‘We’re building an auditable, professionalised industry that can compete globally.’

She further noted that since its launch, ‘boafuo’ has changed how users like ‘Aunty Comfort’ run their shops.

Featured in Haxo Labs’ Tailor Spotlight series, Aunty Comfort testified about how the platform has reshaped her workflow.

‘boafuo has brought structure and digital precision to my craft. I can now focus on sewing and creating beautiful clothes, rather than worrying about managing my business,’ she said.

Ms. Evans said Haxo Labs plans to expand ‘boafuo’ into a full lifecycle tool for garment shops, adding team management features so master tailors can assign tasks to apprentices and track progress in real time.

With ‘boafuo’, Ghana’s fashion industry is taking a giant leap forward; tailors are managing their businesses more efficiently, taking on more clients, and building trust with customers through embracing technology and innovation.

The company is also growing its Tailor Spotlight series to showcase African dressmakers to a global audience.

‘We want boafuo to be the stage where African tailoring talent is showcased to the world,’ Diana said.

A total of 22 compressed substances suspected to be cocaine, an amount totaling GHS400,000 and a counting machine have been confiscated by the police in its clampdown on narcotic operations, which resulted in the arrest of three persons.

Bright Ayivor, Ifeanyi Ijeoba, and Kwabena Botwe are in the custody of the Ghana Police Service for their alleged possession of narcotic drugs and engaging in prohibited drug-related activities in Dzorwulu, in the Accra metropolis.

According to police intelligence, a report was received on April 10, 2026, concerning a group of individuals who were planning to sell suspected narcotic drugs at Dzorwulu in Accra.

‘A surveillance operation was mounted, and on April 11, 2026, a police team arrested two suspects, Bright Ayivor and Ifeanyi Ijeoba, at the location. They were found with 22 compressed substances suspected to be cocaine,’ part of the statement read.

Further interrogation led to the identification of a third suspect, Kwabena Botwe, as a key figure in the drug trade.

He was arrested at Caprice, and a search of his residence at Greda Estates retrieved GHS400,000 and a counting machine.

Suspect Botwe attempted to bribe officers with an additional GHS420,000, which has been retained as evidence.

The suspects are in police custody, assisting with investigations, and will be put before the court.

We talk about inclusive education in policy documents. We sign international commitments. But on the ground, the reality is very different.

Consider this. One in every five children with a disability aged 6 to 24 has never attended school in Ghana, according to UNICEF. Among those who do enrol, many face stigma, corporal punishment, and teachers who simply have not been trained to support them.

Approximately 8 per cent of Ghanaians live with a disability, including conditions like autism, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and dyslexia. Yet data on neurodivergent learners is so limited that we do not even know how many are in school or how many are being left behind.

Ghana has an Inclusive Education Policy from 2015. It is a good framework on paper. But implementation is uneven. Some studies report that up to 75 per cent of teachers believe current inclusion efforts are not successful. The reasons are familiar: lack of resources, insufficient training, and classrooms designed for one type of learner only.

My own experience: I have personally faced challenges with schools where the teachers had no clue what ADHD is. There was outright unwillingness to develop an Intervention Plan for my child, and when I did extensive research and tried to explain what she needed, I was met with impatience instead of understanding.

I have had teachers label my child as disruptive. They said she was not availing herself. I watched them show disdain and frustration, never once asking why she might be struggling or what they could do differently. One teacher tied her with her belt to a chair for moving around too much. Others suggested I was not regulating her sugar or screen time. I also found that all the schools I visited claim they support neurodivergent learning in their prospectuses, etc., and yet do not implement it.

It breaks my heart every day to watch her struggle, and at a system that expects teachers to do a job they have never been trained for, and for me, this journey has been lonely. I have found that very few people really care. Even those in the same situation, due to the lack of support, just switch off.

Through sharing my struggle with a friend, I found an amazing organisation called The Kaleidoscope Collaborative ( Instagram ) run by Patrinia Baksmaty | LinkedIn. Patrinia is a Disability Inclusion Strategist who empowers schools and communities to reimagine inclusion and accessibility for neurodiverse learners and individuals with disabilities, and I would like to share this resource with anyone who needs it.

Through their subsidiary, The HomeSchoolLAB, a neurodiversity-affirming learning, intervention, and teacher-training institute based in East Legon, Accra, they are slowly trying to change how educators teach so that all children to be able to learn. Everything they do is grounded in Universal Design for Learning, neurodiversity, and research-based instructional practice.

Their mission is simple: equip children, families, and educators with the tools, mindsets, and learning environments they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

For me, they are my hope, and I am lucky I can afford this resource. My child now attends literacy classes twice a week with them. For the first time, she is not being labelled. She is being taught with consideration for her challenges.

But I also need to say something difficult. I have experienced a lot of fake organisations out there that have positioned themselves to help with this gap, but that are not truly committed. They take advantage of desperate parents who just want help for their children, collect fees and deliver nothing meaningful. It is painful to be exploited like this when we are already exhausted and vulnerable.

I would love to be part of a movement that works to see the following goals reached across Ghana, and this is what I hope for:

One, build school capacity to assess learners and develop individualised, affordable interventions.

Two, train teachers in inclusive pedagogy and differentiated instruction.

Three, empower parents and caregivers to support learning at home.

Fourth, influence policy to integrate inclusive education into all teacher training programs and schools nationally.

This is not just a government problem; this is a problem schools must be open to addressing, especially the multitude of private schools in Ghana. If you are an educator, a parent, a policymaker, or someone who simply believes that every child’s education matters, I would love to hear from you. What is working in your community or for your family? Where are the biggest gaps? And how do we hold the so-called dyslexia, autism and ADHD experts accountable so that only the committed ones remain?

The Government Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu, has announced that the country’s year-on-year producer price inflation rose marginally to 1.5 percent in March 2026, which reflects a modest increase in ex-factory prices across key sectors of the economy,

Presenting the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) data of the Ghana Statistical Service, Dr. Iddrisu indicated that the rate represents a 0.1 percentage point increase from the 1.4 percent recorded in February 2026.

He said, however, that the figure marks a sharp decline of 22.9 percentage points compared to the 24.4 percent recorded in March 2025.

The PPI, which measures the average change in prices received by domestic producers, rose to 280.3 in March 2026 from 278.4 in February 2026, which signals continued but subdued price growth within the production sector.

On a month-on-month basis, producer inflation stood at 0.7 percent in March 2026, down from 1.3 percent in February, an indication of easing short-term price pressures despite the slight annual uptick.

Dr. Iddrisu said a sectoral breakdown shows mixed trends across the economy. The mining and quarrying sector, which carries the largest weight of 43.7 percent in the index, recorded a decline in inflation from 4.1 percent in February to 3.9 percent in March.

Manufacturing, which accounts for 35 percent of the index, remained in deflation but improved slightly from negative 2.9 percent to negative 2.2 percent over the same period.

The electricity and gas sector continued to record the highest inflation at 13.6 percent, while water supply and waste management followed at 9.9 percent.

In contrast, transport and storage as well as accommodation and food services recorded significant deflation, with rates of negative 9.8 percent and negative 9.4 percent respectively.

Dr. Iddrisu noted that the decline in transport-related inflation could support cost competitiveness in the economy, particularly for businesses reliant on logistics and distribution.

He advised households to adjust consumption patterns toward goods and services with stable prices to preserve real incomes, while urging businesses to take advantage of relatively low manufacturing prices by negotiating medium-term supply contracts.

For policymakers, the Government Statistician emphasised the need to maintain fuel supply stability and improve logistics efficiency to sustain the downward trend in transport costs and support broader economic stability.

Ishmael Yamson and Associates (IYA), a leading Ghanaian business advisory firm, is set to host the 12th edition of the prestigious Business Roundtable on May 28, 2026, at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel, Accra.

This year, the Roundtable dramatically expands its scope beyond national policy, becoming a crucial platform for exploring the strategic direction and economic relevance of not just Ghanaian, but African business as a whole.

Under the ambitious theme, ‘Unlocking the Next Quarter Century,’ the event will gather up to 1,000 in-person delegates and over 15,000 remote participants from across the continent for a high-impact day of practical dialogue, cross-sector collaboration, and investment networking.

The Business Roundtable 2026 is designed to bridge government and business interests, focusing on five strategic pillars vital for future competitiveness.

Discussions will focus on Digital Infrastructure- Focusing on shared infrastructure and regional data centres; Trade and Integration Leveraging -opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA); Energy and Industry- Promoting sustainable industrial growth; Leadership and Governance – Emphasizing resilient institutions and effective public-private partnerships (PPPs) and Societal Development – Highlighting the critical role of Africa’s youth in securing global relevance.

A major draw for Ghanaian media and participants is the distinguished lineup of speakers, featuring prominent local and continental figures. Confirmed speakers include: Vice President of Ghana Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, Dr. John Jinapor, Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Sir Sam Jonah, Executive Chairman of Jonah Capital, Ralph Mupita, President and CEO of MTN Group, and Prof. PLO Lumumba, Pan-Africanist and Legal Scholar.

The programme will feature high-level networking opportunities for policymakers, investors, and corporate executives, and our ambition is clear: to generate actionable insights that will accelerate Africa’s transformation and make it a global powerhouse by 2050.

The Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) ‘Xperience Concert’ which witnessed the likes of Piesie Esther, Lasmid, and Wendy Shay entertaining fans at the Koforidua Youth Resource Centre – Stadium did not end without controversies.

Dancehall Act, Stonebwoy, is alleged to have sprayed ‘spiritual’ water on fans at the show while performing, causing uproar on social media. With many calling it ‘spiritual’ cleansing, hence calling out artistes to desist from such acts.

In a post on NEWS GH ONLINE captioned, ‘Watch how @Stonebwoy sprayed water on his fans Koforidua #tgma Xperience’ has generated varied views, with many chastising the artiste for such ‘uncouth’ behaviour.

Commenting on the post, which has since generated over 12.8k likes and 662 comments, Naa Double Dimples wrote, ‘He shouldn’t have. If I was there I wouldn’t have taken it funny ooo. It could be just water but he should be advised not to do that again.’

Adwoa Teva also wrote, ‘There’s something strange about what he did, this is spiritual direction.’

Mz Mandy Morata added, ‘My spiritual ego wouldn’t let that water touch me sir. Hw3 life is spiritual oo. This thing they’ve been doing, what is the essence.’

Sampson Awudetse also wrote, ‘Stonebwoy, next time drink some of the water before and after. What you did can cause you (sic).’

Sefa Kortonah stated, ‘It might not be any bad intention, but Africa we dey hmmm, anyway Bhiiiim to the nation.’

Many of Stonebwoy’s fans have justified the spraying of the water, recalling earlier statements made by the Dancehall act that showering money on fans in public does not show proper respect and can create a chaotic, unfair atmosphere where only a few individuals grab the cash.

Hence, the spraying of water on the fans was to reduce the heat during his performance.

Original Daughter of Tundra in affirmation wrote, ‘The water is to reduce the heat there.’

Martinseade also wrote, ‘Water represents calmness, it’s good.’

The Minister for the Interior, on the advice of the National Security Council and by Executive Instrument, has imposed curfew on Karaga township and its environs in the Karaga District of the Northern Region from 6: 00 p.m. to 6: 00 a.m. with immediate effect.

Also, the Minister for the Interior, on the advice of the National Security Council and by Executive Instrument, has imposed curfew on some communities in the Gushegu District of the Northern Region from 6: 00 p.m. to 6: 00 a.m. with immediate effect.

The communities are Paboni, Yidaani, Kukpok, Busun No.1, Busun No.2, Nagnani, Nayagile, Donbin, Kolik, Tinyongu, and Klokpan.

A statement signed by the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, urged chiefs, elders, opinion leaders, youth, and people of the area to exercise restraint in the face of the challenges confronting them, as well as to use non-violent means to channel their energies into ensuring peace in the area.

The statement further disclosed that there is a total ban on all persons in the Karaga township and its environs from carrying arms, ammunition, or any offensive objects/ weapons, adding that any persons found with any arms or ammunition will be arrested and prosecuted.

Following the death of late Paramount Chief of Karaga, the Yaa Naa enskinned Naa Abdulai Naatogma as the new Paramount Chief in line with the Dagbon chieftaincy resolution roadmap.

However, the regent of the late chief, Sumani Mahama, reportedly imposed himself as the successor to his father, which was overturned by the Judiciary Council of the Northern Regional House of Chiefs.

The regent subsequently passed away, and his son, who was also enskinned as the regent of the late regent, continued to impose himself as his father did until date.

He allegedly attempted to enskin a warrior chief of Karaga, and was stopped by the National Security to ensure peace in the area.

Meanwhile, the Inspector General of Police has deployed a special team of operational officers and armoured vehicles to Gushegu and Karaga to beef up security following recent clashes in the town.

The team will work with officers of the Northern Regional Police Command to intensify patrols and enhance security in the towns and surrounding communities.

A High Court has directed the Office of the Attorney General (AG) to take over all prosecutions initiated by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) without prior authorisation by the AG.

This follows the court’s ruling that the OSP does not have independent prosecutorial power to initiate and prosecute corruption and related offences without prior authorisation from the Attorney General.

The High Court gave the order in spite of a writ pending before the Supreme Court challenging the Act establishing the OSP.

The plaintiff, Noah Ephraem Tetteh Adamtey, is seeking among others, a declaration that on a true and proper interpretation of the Articles 1(2), 88, 93(2), and 296 of the 1992 Constitution, prosecutorial authority in Ghana is vested exclusively in the Attorney General and cannot be exercised independently of, or in parallel with, the Attorney General.

The Attorney General has filed documents challenging Parliament’s decision to delegate its prosecutorial powers to the OSP, arguing it is unconstitutional.

A proposed statement of the AG’s case to a writ pending before the Supreme Court is asking the apex court to declare section 4(2) of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act 2017, (Act 959) unconstitutional and consequently struck down.

Trial

The ruling, delivered by Justice Eugene Nyante Nyadu, came at the back of an application for review against charges initiated by the OSP against James Keck Osei, the Administrator at the Office of former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia; Issah Seidu, a staff at the National Insurance Commission; John Abban, and Peter Archibald Hyde, all senior Customs officers at the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS).

Among the accusations against the accused is the alleged use of fake documents and letters from the Office of the Vice President to clear the container from the Tema Port.

The application filed by Archibald Hyde was challenging the powers of the OSP to prosecute cases without the authorisation of the Attorney General.

He sought among others, an order striking out the charges against him.

Ruling

The court, in its ruling, held that although the OSP has the power to investigate suspected corruption and related offences, it does not have the power to commence prosecution without the authorisation of the Attorney General.

The court, therefore, ordered the Attorney General to take over all cases initiated by the OSP pending authorisation from the AG.

The court subsequently declared all cases initiated by the OSP null and void. It awarded a cost of GHS15,000 against the OSP in favour of Archibald Hyde.

OSP Fights Back

Meanwhile, the OSP says it is taking steps to ‘quickly overturn’ the decision since the High Court ‘does not have jurisdiction to, in effect, strike down parts of an Act of Parliament as unconstitutional.’

The Office, in a statement, said it is only the Supreme Court which can strike down parts of an Act of Parliament as unconstitutional.

‘The OSP firmly assures the public that all the criminal prosecutions it has commenced before the courts and all the criminal prosecutions it is about to commence before the courts remain valid and would proceed based on its mandate under the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959), which remains valid and in force as the matter has not been decided by the Supreme Court,’ the statement noted.

Providing a background, the statement said the Criminal Division of the High Court had dismissed an application by the accused persons seeking to strike out the case.

However, the trial judge adjourned proceedings to await a determination by the Supreme Court on a matter in which both the plaintiff and the Attorney General are challenging the independent prosecutorial power of the Office of the Special Prosecutor.

The accused persons then initiated a separate action at the High Court (General Jurisdiction 10).

‘In contrast to the Criminal Court, the General Jurisdiction judge declined an application by the OSP to adjourn proceedings pending the outcome of the matter before the Supreme Court. The judge decided that the OSP lacks independent prosecutorial mandate. The judge directed that the case be referred to the Attorney General for prosecution,’ the statement pointed out.

It added that these developments have resulted in two ‘distinct judicial positions regarding the prosecutorial authority of the OSP in the same matter.’