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An intelligence-led police operation has led to the arrest of four suspected drug peddlers at identified drug hotspots in Kunsu in the Ashanti Region.

The suspects, who were arrested during an operation on Friday, June 26, 2026, have been identified as Issaka Musah, 22; Amankwah Emmanuel, 25; Kwame Boateng, 32; and Appiah Prince, 23.

The police also retrieved a locally manufactured pistol, dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, a whitish powdery substance believed to be cocaine, quantities of suspected Tramadol and red capsules, as well as cash believed to be proceeds from the illicit drug trade.

Confirming the arrests in a statement, the Ashanti Regional Police Public Affairs Unit, through DSP Godwin Ahianyo, said the operation formed part of efforts to clamp down on the sale, trafficking and use of illicit drugs in the Mankranso District.

‘The Mankranso District Police Command arrested four suspected drug peddlers during an intelligence-led operation conducted at identified locations within Kunsu Township in the Ashanti Region.

‘The operation, which took place in the early hours of Friday, June 26, 2026, forms part of the Ghana Police Service’s sustained efforts to clamp down on the trafficking and peddling of illicit drugs and other related criminal activities within the district,’ he said.

DSP Ahianyo said items retrieved from the suspects included a locally manufactured pistol loaded with two BB rounds of ammunition, quantities of suspected Tramadol, red capsules, dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, a whitish powdery substance wrapped in paper suspected to be cocaine, and GHS5,647.40, believed to be proceeds from the alleged illicit trade.

He said preliminary investigations indicated that the suspects had allegedly admitted ownership of the recovered exhibits.

According to him, the suspects remain in police custody assisting with investigations and will be arraigned before court after investigations are completed.

DSP Ahianyo appealed to the public to continue supporting the police with timely and credible information to help identify and apprehend criminals.

He reaffirmed the Ghana Police Service’s commitment to combating drug-related offences and organised crime in the region.

The Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga’s claim that successive governments have failed to address the perennial flooding in Accra and so the problem lies with the people makes interesting observation.

The defeatist and uncaring remark by the legislator comes on the heels of President John Mahama and his discredited so-called seven-member Committee on Floods who were having a jolly chopper ride in the skies of Accra.

Such irritating remark from a government official does not assuage the pain being endured by victims of the floods in Accra.

The statistics of those who perished in the deluges could be higher than what officialdom has put out. It is therefore unfortunate that the Majority Leader would be so unsympathetic to the plight of the many vulnerable people who are yet to commence nursing their wounds as occasioned by the floods.

Response to Accra’s floods have varied between the two dominant parties in the country, and this we would state unequivocally.

While the past government was innovative, having come out with the only flood intervention policy in the country, the incumbent plays politics with the subject amidst a haranguing blame-game.

The World Bank’s supported Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project initiated by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration remains the only government flood intervention policy in this country.

The foregone was acknowledged by former Local Government Minister Martin Korsah during a media interview yesterday.

The sophisticated engineering interventions contained in the project would have reduced flood risks in the nation’s capital to near zero. To deny the originators of the project the deserving credit, it was abandoned as did other game-changing initiatives by the erstwhile government.

The part of the $350 million World Bank funds saw the construction of major storm drains and other interventions in identifiable spots such as Achimota, Kaneshie among others. This followed critical engineering assessment of the flood prone areas and the tributaries of the Odaw River and their impact on flooding in the national capital. This project which was in an advanced stage when the NPP exited government, has a balance of $200 million idling in the state kitty.

It is instructive that this balance has been acknowledged during a deliberation on the subject by a relevant parliamentary committee.

President John Mahama’s claim therefore that the money was squandered has been exposed to be far from the truth.

There is nothing new in government response so far to Accra’s flooding save the order by the President for the release GHS350 million as support to the victims of the floods and a call for a national day of prayers.

As for the so-called order or directives for the demolishing of structures on waterways by the President, it was being done even before the order and with zero effects.

Victims of the 2015 Circle fire and water disaster are yet to be paid the promised government compensation. During the recent anniversary of the disaster, the surviving victims had cause to cry out about the unfulfilled promise by the same National Democratic Congress (NDC) government which made the promise when over a hundred lives perished and property destroyed.

Would it be morally acceptable to ignore the 2015 disaster victims and pay the current ones?

We doubt whether those assigned the task of disbursing the mouth-watering GHS350 million would do a good job without leaving a stain for auditors to expose.

Let us watch out for a scandal for the promised relief. Sedina Tamakloe and the compensation for the victims of the Kantamanto Market fire comes to mind. NDC government for us.

The Government of Japan has signed a grant agreement worth 341 million Japanese yen (approximately US$2.11 million) to support postgraduate scholarships for Ghanaian public sector officials under the Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS).

The agreement was formalised on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, through an Exchange of Notes signed by the Chief Director at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Khadija Idrisu and Japan’s Ambassador to Ghana, Hiroshi Yoshimoto.

The grant will finance master’s and doctoral studies for young Ghanaian government officials at selected universities in Japan to strengthen the country’s human resource capacity and support national development.

Under the programme, beneficiaries will pursue two-year master’s degree courses and a three-year Ph.D. programme at leading Japanese universities, including Kobe University, Ritsumeikan University, Nagasaki University, International Christian University and the International University of Japan.

According to the Embassy of Japan, the scholarship programme is designed to equip young public officials with advanced knowledge and leadership skills to enable them contribute more effectively to the implementation of Ghana’s social and economic development agenda.

The initiative aims to develop a new generation of public sector leaders capable of driving policy reforms and accelerating national development.

Japan has supported the JDS programme in Ghana since 2012, providing opportunities for government officials to pursue postgraduate education in Japan.

The programme was expanded in 2020, increasing the number of master’s scholarships from 10 to 12 annually while introducing a doctoral scholarship to further strengthen capacity building within Ghana’s public service.

Since its inception, about 143 government officials have benefited from the scholarship programme, which has enhanced their professional expertise in areas critical to governance and national development.

The Embassy of Japan said the continued support reflects the strong bilateral relations between Ghana and Japan and underscores Japan’s commitment to supporting the country’s human resource development through education and capacity building.

The JDS programme forms part of Japan’s broader development cooperation with Ghana, focusing on strengthening public institutions and enhancing the skills of government officials to improve public service delivery and promote sustainable socio-economic development.

Chelsea have completed the signing of Italian right-back Marco Palestra from Atalanta for a fee worth around £47 million, including add-ons, as the club continues its summer rebuild under new manager Xabi Alonso.

The 21-year-old has signed a six-year contract, with the option of a further year, becoming Chelsea’s first signing since Alonso took charge.

Palestra had been close to rejoining his boyhood club Inter Milan, but Chelsea moved swiftly to outbid the Italian side’s reported £43 million offer and tabled a more lucrative salary package to secure his signature.

Speaking after the move, Palestra said Chelsea’s ambition, talented squad and Alonso’s vision for the team convinced him to make the switch.

The defender joins the Blues after an impressive loan spell at Cagliari, where he was named Serie A Defender of the Year.

Chelsea are expected to remain active in the transfer market, with Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix emerging as their top defensive target, while talks continue over Rayo Vallecano full-back Pep Chavarria.

The club has also agreed deals to sign striker Emmanuel Emegha from Strasbourg, winger Geovany Quenda from Sporting and is expected to complete the arrival of Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco.

However, further arrivals may depend on player departures after Chelsea finished 10th in the Premier League last season and missed out on European football.

Midfielder Enzo Fernandez is reportedly attracting interest from Real Madrid, while Trevoh Chalobah has held talks with Serie A side Como. The futures of Alejandro Garnacho, Liam Delap, Wesley Fofana, Malo Gusto and Tosin Adarabioyo also remain uncertain.

A High Court in Accra has affirmed the extradition of Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, to the United States over an alleged conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering targeting the elderly, estimated at $8 million.

This followed the decision of the court to dismiss an application filed by his lawyers challenging the decision of the Gbese District Court which had earlier granted a request by the Attorney General to extradite him to the US for the alleged crimes.

His lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor confirmed the development on Facebook, describing it as a fast-tracked process and hinted going all the way to the Supreme Court to appeal the decision.

‘I am out of Ghana for work. I just heard that the case of Abu Trica has been fast tracked and a judge has just ordered his extradition. Hmmm. FBI 1 – Abu 1. I guess this issue goes to the Supreme Court,’ the lawyer wrote.

The court had earlier granted Abu Trica a bail of GHS30 million with two sureties who must be justified with landed property.

The decision came as a much-needed relief for Kumi who has been in custody since his arrest in December 2025, through a combined effort of local law enforcement agents and their US counterparts.

His previous attempts to secure bail while the extradition proceeding was pending failed, as multiple High Courts refused all his applications filed by different lawyers.

Information available indicates that Abu Trica was rearrested by security officers following the High Court’s decision to decline his challenge against the initial extradition order.

Earlier Order

The Gbese District Court in Accra, on March 27, cleared the path for Abu Trica’s extradition to the United States to trial for allegedly defrauding elderly men and women.

This followed the court’s decision to reject ‘political motives’ claims by his lawyers who had argued that the offence of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering are not extraditable offences under the 1931 treaty between Ghana and the United States.

‘Money laundering and conspiracy, though not specifically mentioned in the 1931 treaty, and in the case of Conspiracy and Money Laundering, same has been catered for in the above-named UN Convention. The preliminary legal objection is therefore, overruled, the court, presided over by Her Honour Anna Akosua Appiah Gottfried Anaafi Gyasi had ruled.

The court subsequently gave him up to 15 days within which to challenge the decision to allow the extradition to go though.

The court granted the request amidst pending legal battles initiated by Abu Trica’s lawyers at the High Court challenging the extraction and some alleged abuse of his human right by some state security agencies and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI).

Abu Trica alleges that his prolonged detention by officers of NACOC, EOCO and the AG from the morning until late evening during his arrest on December 11, 2025, whilst continuously restrained in handcuffs, deprived of food, water, rest, and basic human necessities, and subjected to physical and psychological distress, constitutes torture and cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment contrary to Article 15 of the 1992 Constitution and is therefore unlawful and unconstitutional.

Crest Africa, a digital platform and organisation dedicated to showcasing, informing and celebrating African entrepreneurs, has shortlisted Ghanaian content creator, Kwadwo Sheldon, among the Top 10 Africans Shaping the Future of Digital Storytelling in 2026.

Kwadwo Sheldon was named alongside some of Africa’s leading digital content creators, including South Sudan’s Nyma Tang and Nigerians Tobi Shinobi, Fisayo Fosudo, Steven Ndukwu, Willy Kanga, Korty EO, Dimma Umeh, Osas Ighodaro and Tayo Aina.

He rose to prominence on YouTube and other social media platforms through his unfiltered and often humorous commentary on entertainment, politics, sports and everyday Ghanaian life. He is widely recognised for his signature delivery, rapid-fire reactions and ability to break down trending issues in a manner that resonates with Gen Z and Millennial audiences.

Kwadwo Sheldon is also the host of The Kwadwo Sheldon Podcast, where he interviews celebrities, athletes, musicians and other prominent public figures. He is one of Ghana’s most-subscribed independent digital creators, producing content that spans comedy, reaction videos and social commentary.

He is consistently ranked among Ghana’s most influential digital creators and remains one of the country’s biggest YouTube personalities by subscriber numbers and total views.

Over the years, he has hosted high-profile guests, including Black Sherif, Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy, Sarkodie, leading athletes and politicians. His podcast has been credited with helping to popularise long-form, creator-led interviews in Ghana.

Kwadwo Sheldon is also widely recognised for helping shape Ghana’s modern digital creator economy. By making reaction and commentary content mainstream, he has demonstrated that independent creators can build successful media brands without relying on traditional television or radio platforms.

The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Atlantic Catering and Logistics Limited, Maud Lindsay-Gamrat, has supported flood relief efforts in the Greater Accra Region, providing hot meals to communities displaced by torrential rains that have claimed lives and left many homeless.

Working in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Mrs. Lindsay-Gamrat and her team distributed hundreds of hot meals across multiple flood-affected communities over two days, providing immediate relief to displaced households and vulnerable residents.

On Tuesday, the intervention focused on Tema West, covering Tema New Town and communities along the Chemu Lagoon, where 500 meals were distributed. On Wednesday, the effort extended to the Klottey Korle constituency and Ablekuma North, with 200 meals delivered as part of a coordinated distribution exercise.

‘When I saw the images of families sitting in floodwater with nowhere to go, we knew we had to act quickly. We reached out to NADMO and mobilised to support,’ said Mrs. Lindsay-Gamrat.

NADMO and partner agencies continue to assess the full extent of damage caused by the flooding while coordinating ongoing relief and recovery support for affected communities across the Greater Accra Region.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has expressed its heartfelt condolences to individuals, families and communities affected by the recent flooding in parts of the country, assuring victims of its support during the difficult period.

In a statement signed by GFA President and second Vice-President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, the Association said the tragedy has cast a shadow over a period of national celebration following the Black Stars’ qualification for the second round of the FIFA Men’s World Cup.

The GFA noted that while Ghanaians are celebrating the national team’s achievement, it is deeply saddened that many citizens are facing the devastating effects of the floods, including loss, displacement and uncertainty.

The Association said its thoughts and prayers are with all those affected and reaffirmed its solidarity with victims and their families.

The GFA also commended the government, emergency responders, volunteers and other relief agencies for their tireless efforts in providing assistance to affected communities.

Mr. Okraku prayed for strength and comfort for families who have suffered losses and expressed hope for the swift restoration of homes, livelihoods and communities impacted by the disaster.

He further urged Ghanaians to remain united, resilient and compassionate, expressing confidence that the country would overcome the challenges posed by the floods through collective support and solidarity.

Newmont has donated essential medical equipment worth more than GHS290,000 to the University of Ghana (UG) Health Services at Legon to improve healthcare delivery and strengthen patient care.

The donation followed a request from the facility’s Internal Medicine Department, which has been grappling with inadequate medical equipment despite handling a growing number of emergency and critically ill patients. The shortage had affected workflow efficiency and the quality of care provided to patients.

Originally established to serve university staff and their dependents, the University of Ghana Health Services has evolved into a district-level hospital, providing medical services to residents of Legon and neighbouring communities.

The facility also receives referral cases from hospitals as far as Akuapem Mampong in the Eastern Region, increasing pressure on its resources and highlighting the need for additional medical equipment.

The items donated by Newmont include patient monitors, hospital beds with mattresses, infusion pumps, an electrocardiogram (ECG) machine, suction machines, ward screens, drip stands and bedside cabinets. The equipment is expected to improve patient monitoring and treatment while enhancing the efficiency of healthcare professionals.

Receiving the donation, the Chairman of the Hospital Management Committee, Professor Gordon Abeka Nkrumah, described the support as timely, noting that the hospital manages a high volume of patients each month, many of whom require urgent and critical care.

He said the new equipment would significantly improve the hospital’s ability to monitor and treat patients, reduce pressure on healthcare workers and promote safer and more effective healthcare delivery.

Presenting the equipment, Newmont’s Director of External Relations and Communications, David Johnson, said the company recognised that access to critical medical equipment remains one of the biggest challenges facing healthcare institutions.

He stressed that even the most skilled medical professionals require the right tools to deliver quality healthcare, adding that the donation reflects Newmont’s commitment to making a meaningful impact in the communities it serves.

The donation forms part of the company’s broader healthcare support programme. In recent months, Newmont has supplied medical equipment to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital and provided financial assistance to the Ayawaso North Municipal Health Directorate and the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research to support public health awareness initiatives.

The company said the latest intervention reaffirms its commitment to improving healthcare delivery and supporting sustainable development by helping to build stronger and more resilient health systems across Ghana.

EMY Africa has reinforced its commitment to deepening economic, cultural and diplomatic ties between Africa and its global diaspora by hosting a high-profile networking soirée in Washington, D.C., bringing together influential leaders from business, government, diplomacy and the creative industries.

The event, held at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art on June 25, coincided with the global spotlight on the 2026 FIFA World Cup and served as a platform to promote African excellence, investment opportunities and cross-border collaboration.

The gathering attracted prominent policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors, diplomats and cultural icons from Africa and the United States, reflecting the growing importance of diaspora engagement in advancing the continent’s economic and social development.

Among the notable attendees were U.S. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, Democratic nominee for the Washington, D.C. City Council Oye Owolewa, Special Advisor in the Bureau of African Affairs at the U.S. Department of State Deniece Laurent-Mantey, as well as representatives from the Mayor of Washington, D.C.’s Office on African Affairs.

The business community was strongly represented by Executive Chairman of KGL Group Alex Dadey, Executive Chairman of Special Investments Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong, Founder of Engineers and Planners Ibrahim Mahama, President of the African School of Governance Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, Chief Executive Officer of Cybele Energy Ltd Beatrice Mensah-Tayui and President of RNAQ Holdings Richard Nii Armah Quaye.

Also in attendance were diplomat Bernard Quantson and his wife Ama Quantson, Chief Executive Officer of EIB Network Nathan Kwabena Adisi, Face2Face Africa Chief Executive Officer Kevin Boateng and entrepreneur and legal professional Lala Dutches, underscoring the diversity of expertise represented at the event.

The soirée also celebrated the role of culture and sports in strengthening Africa’s global influence. International author and actress Michelle McKinney Hammond attended the event, while former Ghana international football star Samuel Osei Kuffour highlighted the unifying role of sports in connecting Africans and the diaspora.

Speaking at the event, Founder and Executive Director of EMY Africa, Daniel Kojo Soboh, said the gathering reflected the organisation’s vision of creating strategic platforms that connect Africa’s most influential leaders and innovators, regardless of where they reside.

He said the event demonstrated the value of stronger collaboration between the continent and its diaspora, noting that such partnerships would become increasingly important in driving investment, innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainable development across Africa.

Mr. Soboh said hosting the event in Washington, D.C., during the FIFA World Cup presented a unique opportunity to showcase Africa’s achievements to a global audience while strengthening relationships with Africans and people of African heritage living in North America.

He noted that the soirée was more than a social gathering, describing it as a strategic platform for fostering business partnerships, expanding investment networks and promoting cultural diplomacy between Africa and the United States.

The event forms part of EMY Africa’s broader efforts to position the continent as a destination for investment, innovation and global collaboration while leveraging the influence and expertise of the African diaspora to accelerate economic transformation and sustainable development.