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The State will be fully involved to give Christian Atsu a befitting burial – Veep
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The Vice President of Ghana, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has disclosed that the State will be fully involved in providing Christian Atsu a befitting burial.
According to him, it is a very sad day to be at the airport to receive the mortal remains of a food son of Ghana.
He made these remarks last night at the airport when many loved ones gathered to receive the mortal remains of the late Ghanaian International.
The Vice President said, the tragedy was devastating and following that, Ghanaians fervently hoped that Atsu would be found alive,” but alas when he was found, he was no more.”
Dr Bawumia further expressed the government’s condolences to the entire family and the football fraternity for the loss.
“It is a painful loss, we pray for the soul of Christian Atsu to rest in peace,” he said.
The Secretary of the Ghana Football Association, Prosper Harrison Addo sent his condolences to Christian Atsu’s wife, children and the entire family.
He said the football fraternity was saddened to hear the news of the untimely demise of Christian Atsu.
Mr. Addo said the FA will collaborate with relevant stakeholders to give Atsu a befitting burial.
Also, the Head of the Twasam Family of Ada, Nene Twasam, expressed his appreciation to the government for facilitating the return of mortal remains of their son to Ghana.
He thanked the people of Ghana for their solidarity, prayers and support when the earthquake struck in Turkey.
Atsu’s remains was later sent to the 37 military Hospitals pending funeral arrangements.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly posing as a soldier and extorting money from unsuspecting members of the public at Ashaiman.
The suspect, identified as Bright Atsu Kudiabor, was arrested by the Ashaiman Police on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at about 7:00 a.m.
According to the Police, he was arrested at an area known as “I Shall Return”, where he was allegedly parading himself as a soldier and demanding money from people.
The Police said Kudiabor, who is an ex-convict, was initially arrested by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service in Ashaiman with assistance from other members of the public.
A search conducted on him after he was handed over to the Police reportedly led to the recovery of a set of military camouflage uniform.
The suspect is currently in Police custody and assisting with investigations.
The Tema Regional Police Command said he would be processed for court after investigations are completed.
The Police urged the public to remain vigilant and report anyone who falsely presents themselves as a soldier or a member of another security agency to deceive or extort money from the public.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, says the Volta Region holds enormous agricultural potential and efforts must be geared towards connecting farmers to the needed resources to unlock that potential.
He said focus must be on linking farmers to resources, technology, financing and markets to increase production, create jobs and build sustainable livelihoods.
Hon. Gunu made the remarks at the national launch of the Ghana Tomato Self-Sufficiency Initiative (GHATSI) held at Anloga in the Volta Region on Tuesday, September 15.
The initiative, under the theme “Produce at Home. Feed the Nation. Export the Surplus,” seeks to boost local tomato production, processing and marketing while reducing Ghana’s heavy reliance on imported tomatoes.
The launch was attended by the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, his Deputy, John Setor Dumelo, Feed Ghana Coordinator, Bright Demordzi, Members of Parliament, traditional leaders, MMDCEs, farmers and other stakeholders.
Mr.Gunu expressed appreciation to the Minister for Food and Agriculture for the support announced for the region, including two excavators, 200 cartons of organic fertiliser, and GH¢200,000 for Ms. Kuatudzo Esther Dela, a tomato farmer and processor from Ziope.
He described the initiative as an important step towards making agriculture a stronger driver of food security, job creation and economic growth in the Volta Region.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
