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Communication Minister joins Togo High Commission’s 65th Independence Day Celebration in Ghana
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George (MP) has underscored the significance of the reactivation of Togo’s Independence Day celebrations in Ghana after more than a decade, recognising it as a pivotal moment to reaffirm bonds of cooperation, friendship and solidarity between the two nations.
This was contained in a speech delivered on behalf of His Excellency, the President, John Dramani Mahama at the 65th Independence Day Celebration held at the Togolese High Commission in Accra.
According to the Minister, Ghana takes pride in deepening our bilateral engagement across all sectors, adding, Government is open and ready to work closely with our Togolese counterparts towards the timely reactivation of the Togo High Commission in the near future.
Mr.Samuel Nartey George indicated that the operationalization of the Noépé-Akanu Joint Border Post is a tangible result of shared efforts.
This initiative, according to him, highlights the commitment to facilitating seamless movement and communication across borders, which is essential for economic growth and regional integration.
He described the longstanding academic cooperation between Ghana and Togo, particularly the partnership between the University of Lomé’s Village of Benin and the Ghanaian Ministry of Education which has greatly enhanced linguistic and cultural ties while nurturing generations of Ghanaians proficient in the French language as a vital asset in today’s increasingly interconnected world.
He said, “This is a partnership we deeply value and remain committed to strengthening”.
The Minister indicated that Government remains open and ready to work closely with Togolese counterparts towards the timely reactivation of the Ghana-Togo Joint Permanent Commission for Cooperation, which serves as a vital mechanism for structured dialogue and collaboration across all sectors.
A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment with hard labour by the Bekwai Circuit Court for his role in a 2022 robbery at a mining site at Manso Akwasiso in the Ashanti South Region.
The convict, Dominic Ofori, also known as Fanta, was arrested on 16th February 2026 after years on the run. He pleaded guilty before the Bekwai Circuit Court to robbery contrary to Section 149 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 Act 29, and was accordingly sentenced to 25 years imprisonment with hard labour.
On March 20, 2022, the Manso Adubia District Police received intelligence that a group of armed men from Manso Abodom were planning to attack a mining site at Manso Akwasiso to rob the owner of gold concentrate. Acting on the information, police mounted a coordinated operation and laid an ambush at the site.
At about 5:30 pm the same day, four-armed men arrived at the site, fired indiscriminately, and robbed the miners of their gold concentrate. The police team on surveillance intervened, resulting in an exchange of gunfire.
Three of the suspects, Abu Abubakar, Musah Latif, and Gideon Takyi, sustained gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead on arrival at St Martins Catholic Hospital at Agroyesum. Dominic Ofori escaped at the time but was later arrested and put before the court.
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has assured the public of its continued commitment to combating violent crimes and bringing offenders to justice.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested 45-year-old Isaac Boafo, also known as “Duabo King,” for allegedly publishing false news intended to cause fear and panic.
Police said the arrest follows a viral TikTok video in which Boafo claimed that four officers at the Central Police Station in Kumasi engaged in inappropriate conduct with commercial sex workers during night patrols in Asafo.
Officers from the Police Intelligence Directorate (Ashanti Region) apprehended Boafo after receiving intelligence about the video.
During questioning, he admitted to creating the video to attract views and engagement online, and acknowledged that he could not prove the allegations.
Boafo also admitted making comments about the President of the Republic for content purposes and could not defend those statements.
He has been formally charged and is in detention as investigations continue.
The Ashanti Regional Police have warned the public against publishing or sharing false information on social media, noting that such acts can cause fear, panic, and damage reputations.
They said anyone found engaging in similar conduct will face legal action.
By: Jacob Aggrey
