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Man dies in attempt to retrieve GH₵300 from abandoned well

The deceased entered the well to retrieve money

An attempt by a 22 year old man to retrieve GH¢300.00 from an abandoned well has resulted in his death.

The deceased, Bright OwoaheneAcheampong, popularly called AkwasiBroni, had entered the well to retrieve the money which dropped from his mother in the course of throwing garbage into the well.

The incident which happened at Meduma in the Kwabre East District of the Ashanti Region, sent chills down the spines of the residents on June 14,2022.

Timely intervention by some personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) helped in the rescue of another person who attempted to save the deceased but also ended up trapped in the pit.

The Ashanti Regional Commander of the GNFS, Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO), Mr Henry Giwah, confirmed the incident to The Spectator saying that the abandoned well had become a dumping site after the contractors had failed to get water.

Meanwhile, this paper has gathered that the deceased was cautioned by his mother not to attempt to get into the pit to retrieve the cash but her warning fell on deaf ears.

According to eyewitnesses the mother who was preparing to go to church, had to call for help from neighbours when her son’s screams drew her attention to the incident.

The deceased is said to be an old student of the Kumasi Technical Institute.

From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi

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National Safety Awards 2025: Minister calls for collective effort to promote safety culture

Speaking at the National Safety Awards 2025 organised by the Ghana National Fire Service, the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has underscored the importance of collective effort in promoting a culture of safety in Ghana. He highlighted a collective approach to safety.

Muntaka praised the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) for its outstanding work in fire prevention, emergency response, and safety education.

He noted that the Service’s efforts have not only saved lives but also protected properties and livelihoods, contributing significantly to the national economy.

The Minister commended the GNFS for recording significant growth in fire safety audits and inspections and efforts made in promoting regulatory compliance and public awareness of fire safety standards.

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Mr.Muntaka called on all stakeholders, including the public, private sector, civil society, and media, to join the GNFS in making safety a national ethos.

He emphasized that safety should be a conscious lifestyle for every Ghanaian and encouraged the empowerment of youth to see safety as a strength.

The Minister, who was also presented with a plaque and citation for his commitment to the Service, congratulated all the award recipients, noting that their excellence serves as a beacon for others to follow.

The Ag. Chief Fire Officer Daniella Ntow Sapong stated that the event provides a platform to honour institutions and individuals who embed safety into their operations, behaviours, values, and everyday lives, setting the tone for a new culture in Ghana where safety becomes second nature to everyone.

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She called on all stakeholders to support the Service in achieving its mandate in protecting lives and properties.

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Confrontation with Police over unauthorised parking: Mayor of Accra apologises

The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has apologised to the Police following an incident involving an officer from the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), stressing that his actions were not targeted at the police but were intended to ensure compliance with city regulations.

Speaking to journalists on his usual monitoring exercise of the ongoing decongestion exercise, the Mayor said he returned to the same location where the confrontation occurred to demonstrate that enforcement was impartial and continuous to ensure a city where vehicles and pedestrians could move freely. 

 “You can see, today I’m back here again to the same place where the incident happened,” he stated explaining that the disagreement arose because the officer in question was allegedly allowing drivers to park and load passengers at unauthorised locations within the Central Business District. 

According to him, such practices undermined the Assembly’s efforts to maintain order and reduce congestion.

“The police officer was not doing the right thing, and the people are still here today because of that,” he remarked, gesturing to clamped vehicles lined along the roadside.

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