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MTN improves connectivity in Upper West
Telecom service are being improved in the area
Some rural communities in the Upper West Region would henceforth enjoy improved network as telecommunications gaint, MTN, has provided 14 more network sites in the region.
Residents of Kojokperi, Ullo, Fian, Kokoligo, Poyentanga, among others across the region, had to position themselves at specific locations or under trees to be able to access network to make calls.
The least said about browsing, the better as messages sent to people in such rural areas through the internet took days to appear on their phones, therefore the new network sites would aid connectivity for calls and browsing.
This was made known by the Regional Technical Manager of MTN for the Northern, Upper East, Upper West, Savannah and North East regions, Mr Joseph KwadwoAddai at an Editors’ Forum in the Upper West Region, recently.
He acknowledged that there were still more communities to reach out to with network connectivity in the region and stated that MTN was preparing to provide more sites to help bridge the communication gap and said by the close of next year, many of the areas without network would be taken care of.
He said that even though the company was making efforts to improve upon its network connectivity, there were activities of private developers and road contractors which sometimes led to fibre cuts and interrupted their work.
He said that the company had experienced 29 fibre cuts in the region between January and August, this year stressing that such incidents were hindered their operations.
He called on the media and the public to provide information to the telecommunication network on areas that had issues of network connectivity in order to get them resolved on time.
The Senior Manager of Corporate Communication, Mrs Georgina AsareFiagbenu said MTN was dedicated to not only serving its clients but improving upon their wellbeing by undertaking corporate social interventions to support health and education in the country.
She mentioned that the company had set to lead in digital solutions for Africa’s Progress by 2025, initiate plans to build the largest and most valuable platforms, drive industry-leading connectivity operations, create shared value and accelerate portfolio transformation.
Adding his voice, Mr Obed Akuamoah, the Area Sales Manager encouraged the public to get their sim cards registered.
From Lydia Darlington Fordjour, Wa
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has amended the charges in the ongoing case against former National Petroleum Authority (NPA) Chief Executive, Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, and nine others.
The number of counts has risen from 25 to 54 after investigators uncovered new evidence.
The accused are facing trial for alleged large-scale extortion, abuse of public office, and money laundering involving over GH¢291 million and US$332,000.
According to the OSP, the accused persons allegedly extorted huge sums of money from bulk oil transporters and oil marketing companies under the pretext of carrying out official duties.
The proceeds were reportedly laundered through the purchase of properties and investments in business entities to conceal their source.
The accused persons include Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, Jacob Kwamina Amuah, Wendy Newman, Albert Ankrah, Isaac Mensah, Bright Bediako-Mensah, Kwaku Aboagye Acquaah, Propnest Limited, Kel Logistics Limited, and Kings Energy Limited.
The OSP has also seized and frozen several assets, including tanker trucks, fuel stations, houses, apartments, and parcels of land valued at more than GH¢100 million pending the outcome of the trial.
The case, titled The Republic v. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid & 9 Others (Cr/0603/2025), is currently being heard at the Accra High Court.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The National Operations Directorate (NOD) Surveillance Unit, of the Ghana Police Service has arrested a 32-year-old man, Akoto Nelson, for posing as a police officer during a public event at the Black Star Square in Accra.
The suspect was arrested on Sunday, 19th October 2025, by a team of officers deployed to provide security at a musical concert. The team observed the suspect dressed in a police uniform with the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) behaving suspiciously. Upon interrogation, he admitted that he was not a police officer.
Investigations revealed that the suspect impersonated a police officer to gain free entry to the event, claiming he did not have money to pay the entry fee. He further disclosed that the uniform belonged to a deceased Chief Inspector, identified as Gyasi, from whom he obtained the police accoutrements in 2022.
A subsequent search conducted at his residence in Taifa-Ashaiman uncovered several items that were retained as exhibits. These include one toy P99 pistol, one pepper spray, two ZTE mini handsets, one pepper spray pouch, one ZTE charger, one Xinfa cutter knife, some complimentary cards, one voter ID in the name of Akoto Nelson Elikem, and one birth certificate in the name of Nelson Akoto.
Preliminary investigations further established that the suspect works as a security guard and a messenger at a private company. He remains in police custody and will be put before the court.
