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NCCE Director preaches tolerance among political youth activists
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Mr Abass Yusif educating the public
Mr Abass Yussif, the Krachi Nchumuru District Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has called on the youth to help strengthen Ghana’s democracy by changing the political discourse of the country.
He said they could do so by exhibiting a high sense of tolerance in their political engagements.
Mr Yussif was speaking during a day’s engagement with youth activists of the political parties at Chinderi in the Oti Region.
He noted that the engagement was intended to promote peace and tolerance in the upcoming general election and beyond.
He then urged the youth to promote the political discourse and also be cognisance of the fact that the 1992 Constitution gave every eligible citizen the right and freedom to register as a voter.
Mr Yussif stated that the Constitution also gave citizens the right to form or join a political party, hence, no one had to be discriminated against or should suffer from others in exercising their right.
He called on the youth to desist from politics of insults and character assassination but understand the manifestos and campaign messages of their political parties and campaign on them to the electorate.
Pastor Peter Ato Hanson, Chinderi District Pastor, Church of Pentecost, admonished the youth to be tolerant of diverging views since not all would also go well with their political parties or candidates.
He called on supporters of the various political parties to exhibit a high sense of tolerance in order to promote the country’s democracy.
Mr Robert Boame, Oti Regional Director, NCCE, asked the youth not to allow themselves to be influenced in ways that could make them develop hatred for others no matter their tribe, religion and political party.
He said violent extremist groups were working with countries surrounding Ghana, which called for collaborative work to prevent such groups.
Mr Boame urged communities to be on alert and report strangers with suspicious character to their leaders.
The engagement was a collaboration between the Commission and the European Union (EU).
GNA
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
