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Street Protests: Children join demo in Tamale
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• They marched to make demands
Eight-Year-Old, Zulia Yakubu, was among over 100 children who took part in the recent ‘Fix the Country’ demonstration which took place in Tamale, the Northern Regional capital.
The Children between ages seven and 12, some with placards, dressed in red apparel and arm bands joined their parents mid-morning during a harsh harmattan weather to add their voices to the concerns being raised.
It was the first time children were participating in a street protest in the area.
Mr. Ahmed Salifu, who brought two of his children to join the demonstration said: “Children are future leaders and they need to start expressing themselves on issues affecting them before they become responsible leaders.”
According to him, children needed to know their rights and register their displeasure in a safe and peaceful manner.
He pleaded with security personnel to respect the right of children to “speak up and be heard” and protect them from violence, where it became necessary for them to stage a protest.
Mr. Stephen Effah, a Communications Manager at Savana Signatures, a non-governmental organisation, in Tamale also subscribed to the idea of giving children the opportunity to meaningfully add their voice to matters that affect their future.
Article 15 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child indicates that “Children can join or set up groups or organisations, and they can meet with others, as long as this does not harm other people.”
An officer at the Motor Transport and Traffic Directorate of the Ghana Police Service in Tamale also noted that children have the right to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression, including peaceful protest.
He urged the leaders, conveners and participants in public protests to maintain peace and order, adding that children and adolescents must be guided and protected at such gatherings.
From Geoffrey Buta, Tamale
Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana’s Department of Political Science, Dr. Joshua Jebuntie Zaato says the imprisonment of the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, will have little meaning unless it leads to a broader crackdown on illegal mining.
In a post on his Facebook page on the July 21, 2026, Dr. Zaato said the judgment should mark the beginning of efforts to completely eradicate galamsey and hold all those involved accountable, regardless of their political affiliation.
He said the country must work towards restoring polluted rivers, protecting forests and ensuring that people implicated in illegal mining activities are prosecuted.
According to him, those the President has publicly acknowledged to be involved in galamsey should face prosecution.
He called for the prosecution of district chief executives (DCEs), members of Parliament (MPs) and senior political party officials who have been accused of engaging in or supporting illegal mining.
Dr. Zaato further urged the government to take decisive action to end the destruction of the country’s forests caused by galamsey.
He maintained that the imprisonment of Chairman Wontumi would only have a lasting impact if it results in a comprehensive and impartial fight against illegal mining across the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Government of Ghana has expressed profound sadness over the passing of His Majesty Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II, King of Dagbon.
In a statement issued on Monday, President John Dramani Mahama, on behalf of the Government, extended his deepest condolences to the Royal Family, the people of Dagbon, and the entire nation.
“The Government of Ghana has received with profound sadness the news of the passing of His Majesty Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II,” the statement said.
President Mahama described the late King as a distinguished traditional ruler whose reign was defined by healing, reconciliation, and lasting peace in Dagbon following years of conflict.
The statement noted that His Majesty’s “unwavering commitment to unity, stability, and the welfare of his people created an enabling environment for development”and strengthened the partnership between traditional authorities and Government in advancing progress across Dagbon and Ghana.
The Government paid tribute to the life and legacy of Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II, and honoured his invaluable service to the nation.
“May his wisdom, leadership, and dedication to peace continue to inspire future generations. May his soul rest in perfect peace,” the statement concluded.
The passing of Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II marks the end of an era for Dagbon, which saw significant strides in unity and development under his leadership.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
