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Extras from ‘Arise Ghana’ protest
Day one of the ‘Arise Ghana’ protest which sought to highlight prevailing economic challenges in the country did not go as planned due to altercations with security personnel.
But the preparation and posture of some the demonstrators showed that they were in for ‘a good time’ before things took a different turn unexpectedly.
Prior to the tense atmosphere on Tuesday afternoon, some of the protestors who came from diverse backgrounds were undoubtedly ‘in their own world’ of fun. Some of them, mostly young people, came with all manner of props and costumes while dancing to loud music from public address systems.
Apart from placards with various inscriptions, vuvuzelas, cement blocks, lantern and empty gallons, also conveyed their own messages as they wait to set off from the Kwame Nkrumah Circle on the planned route march.
Our photography Lizzy Okai as the scene to capture some of the fancy moments.
An elderly woman spotted with empty gallon, for instance, said it was to prove the increasing cost of cooking oil while the lantern, carried by another supporter, was in search of developmental projects the government said it was implementing.
The uniformity of the crowd was complete with the presence of some physically challenged persons who managed to find their way through while some traders, as usual, took the opportunity to do business as long as the demonstration went on.
By Lizzy Okai
The Ashanti South Regional Police Intelligence Directorate has arrested two suspects in connection with a robbery attack on an Indian national in Obuasi and a separately planned robbery operation targeting a distribution company in the same area.
On April 16, 2026, Police received credible intelligence that a group of armed men were planning an attack in Obuasi. A police team moved swiftly into the area and arrested suspect Iddrisu Fuseini, also known as “Iddi”, at his hideout in Bedieso, Obuasi.
During interrogation, he confessed to being part of a six-member gang that attacked an Indian national at his residence at New Baakoyeden, Obuasi, on April 12 2026, robbing him of GH₵150,000.00.
He disclosed that the attack was orchestrated following a tip-off from suspect Ibrahim, an employee of the victim, who informed the gang that the victim kept large sums of money.
Further investigations led to the arrest of a second suspect, Shaibu Mohammed, also known as “SM” or “Cicinati”, on 20th April 2026 at his hideout in Gausu, Obuasi. During interrogation, he admitted to participating in the planning of the robbery and confirmed that the gang had further planned to rob a distribution company near Mawuli Hotel in Obuasi.
Investigations have further revealed that both suspects are currently standing trial at the Obuasi Circuit Court in connection with a separate robbery of GH₵600,000.00.
A manhunt is ongoing to arrest the remaining accomplices, identified as Khalifa, Edward, Prof, Waddle, Ebbe, and Ibrahim, and to recover a pump action gun and a locally manufactured pistol believed to be in their possession.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
