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Supporters of Chris Arthur, Cynthia Morrison push for arrest over gunshot incident
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Supporters of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Parliamentary candidate for Agona West, Christopher Arthur and Cynthia Morrison, are urging the police to conduct a comprehensive investigation to identify and arrest the person responsible for firing a gun during a clash in the constituency on Sunday, October 27.
The incident left one person with gunshot wounds and several others with minor injuries after gunfire erupted at a mini-rally in Agona Swedru.
According to Citi News, supporters of Chris Arthur were returning to Agona Swedru from a campaign event in Otinkorang, a nearby community within Agona West, when they encountered supporters of Cynthia Morrison, who were holding a mini-rally.
In response, a representative from Arthur’s team made a direct appeal for police intervention, suggesting that the altercation was provoked by an individual identified only as “Adolf.”
They expressed hope that a swift investigation would not only lead to the arrest of the shooter but also help prevent further violence as tensions rise in the lead-up to the elections.
Meanwhile, the Central Regional Police Command has launched an investigation into the incident to ensure that justice is served and to restore calm among residents and party supporters in the area.
“Our appeal to the police is that even though we do not know the perpetrators of the gunshot, we are very much aware of the identity or we have identified the person who threw the alcoholic drink on the driver. And so we expect the police to act according to the report we have given,” they said.
“We trust also the investigative skills of the police and we expect the police to do a thorough investigation into this matter to get the perpetrators into book. And we believe that when this is done, there will be peace,” they said.
According to them,“There will be peace. The peace that we are enjoying in Agona West will continue. Adolf is one of the bodyguards of Cynthia Morrison and he is the one who threw the alcoholic drink onto the driver of the bus or the van that is part of the campaign tour of Christopher Arthur.”
Cynthia Morrison’s representative on the side also called for investigations to apprehend the perpetrators.
“After the incident, the MP has been very worried. She is a woman. She has affection for her constituents. And she thinks that this is not the way to go. So, she has been very much worried and we are calling on the police to take charge of this investigation,” they noted.
“We are calling on the police to bring the perpetrators to justice. We want the truth to be established so that at the end of the day, everybody can go about his campaign normally. This will not deter her from going on with her campaign. She is going to progress and touch base at every electoral area,” they concluded.
The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested former professional boxer Michael Ayitey Okai, popularly known as “Ayitey Powers,” over an alleged threat of death against the Director-General of the National Sports Authority, Yaw Ampofo.
According to the Police, the 46-year-old former boxer was arrested on Monday, August 24, 2026, in connection with the alleged threat.
The Police said the arrest followed a video circulating on social media in which Ayitey Powers is alleged to have issued the threat against Mr Ampofo.
He is currently in Police custody and is assisting with investigations.
The Accra Regional Police Command said investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged threat and determine the appropriate action to be taken in accordance with the law.
The Command has urged the public to refrain from sharing unverified information about the matter while the investigation continues.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Minority Leader in Parliament Alexander Afenyo Markin has sued the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, and Multimedia Group Limited over alleged defamatory comments made against him on the Newsfile programme.
In a writ filed at the High Court in Accra, Mr Afenyo Markin is seeking GH¢15 million in damages, an apology and retraction of the statements, among other reliefs.
The suit follows comments allegedly made by Mr Gyamfi during the Saturday, August 22, 2026 edition of Newsfile, hosted by Samson Lardy Anyenini.
According to the statement of claim, Mr Gyamfi described Mr Afenyo Markin as an “extortionist” while responding to a question about GoldBod’s reported profits and its position on losses arising from its operations.
The plaintiff claims that Mr Gyamfi repeated the allegation when the host sought clarification on whether he stood by the description.
Mr Afenyo Markin further claims that Mr Gyamfi challenged him to sue him and insisted that the allegation was true.
The plaintiff argues that the statements created the impression that he engages in extortion, uses his political influence to put improper pressure on public institutions and officials, and conducts himself in a manner inconsistent with the standards expected of a lawyer and public office holder.
He denies the allegations and maintains that he is not an extortionist and has never engaged in the conduct alleged by Mr Gyamfi.
The Minority Leader also argues that the comments were made maliciously and were presented as facts without evidence being disclosed.
He claims the statements have damaged his reputation, professional standing and public image, particularly because of his position as a senior political figure and legal practitioner.
The suit also names Multimedia Group Limited as a defendant because, according to the plaintiff, the alleged defamatory comments were broadcast through JoyNews and subsequently circulated on social media platforms, including X, Facebook and YouTube.
Mr Afenyo Markin claims Multimedia failed to stop the comments or deactivate Mr Gyamfi’s microphone after the allegations were made.
He is therefore asking the court to award him general, aggravated and exemplary damages, as well as GH¢15 million in compensation and legal costs.
He is also seeking an order compelling the defendants to issue a full, unconditional and unequivocal retraction and public apology.
The plaintiff wants the apology and retraction to be given similar prominence and reach as the original publication, including through JoyNews and the social media platforms where the comments were disseminated.
He is further seeking a permanent injunction preventing the defendants from repeating the alleged defamatory statements or words with a similar meaning.
The writ requires the defendants to enter an appearance within eight days after being served.
It warns that failure to do so could result in judgment being entered in their absence.
The case was filed by lawyer Paa Kwesi Abaidoo of Dehyena Chambers on behalf of Mr Afenyo Markin.
By: Jacob Aggrey
