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The Demonstration will stop at KNMP, but leadership will go to BOG-Sam George
National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament(MP) for the people of Ningo Prampram, Sam Nartey George has disclosed how the #OccupyBOGDemonstration petition will be presented to the Bank of Ghana.
Speaking to the media at Obra Spot, the converging point for the demonstration happening today, September 3, the Member of Parliament revealed that the protestors will walk from ‘Obra Spot’ at the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange through some principal streets of the capital.
He added that the protestors will continue to the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park (KNMP), where they will stop, per arrangements with the police.
Consequently, the leadership of the party will then continue to walk to the Bank of Ghana to present their petition.
This protest follows the Central Bank’s loss of GH¢60.81 billion in the 2022 fiscal year and the use of over $250 million for the construction of a new headquarters at North Ridge.
There were earlier reports of misunderstanding between the leaders and the Police regarding an earlier plan to march to the premises of the Central Bank.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Hohoe Municipality Command, has conducted fire safety inspections and public education at selected fuel filling stations within the municipality.
The exercise, held from July 3, 2026 to July 5, 2025 was led by the Municipal Commander, DO III Bismark Hosu-Porbley.
During the inspection, the team assessed the fire safety preparedness of the facilities. Staff were also educated on fire prevention, emergency response procedures, and the proper use of firefighting equipment.
Management of the affected fuel stations expressed appreciation for the exercise and pledged to comply with the recommended safety measures.
The GNFS said the exercise reaffirms its commitment to continuous fire safety awareness and risk reduction to safeguard lives and property.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Massive celebrations were recorded countrywide as the Black Stars opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto on Wednesday.
Midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi scored the only goal of the match late in the game as he shot in a decent cross from substitute Brandon Asante.
The win gave Ghana a positive start in the competition, placing them in second position behind England, also with three points but with a superior goal aggregate.
After the final whistle, the streets and other viewing centres were turned into partying grounds as fans, mostly clad in the team’s paraphernalia, danced to several World Cup-themed music.
Others blew the vuvuzelas in joyous mood with others putting up a spirited ‘jama’ session.
