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Dream Hunt Ghana holds clean-up exercise at Dansoman Beach
Residents, students, corporate organisations and local authorities joined forces last Thursday to clean up the Dansoman Beach in Accra as part of activities marking this year’s World Environment Day.
The exercise, organised by Dream Hunt Ghana in partnership with Wesley Grammar School, brought together Assembly Members, officials of the Municipal Assembly, staff of Cummins Ghana, students, community members and volunteers to promote environmental sustainability and climate action.
Held under the theme, “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future,” the clean-up exercise focused on removing plastic waste, bottles, fishing debris, sachet water plastics and other forms of litter that had accumulated along the shoreline.
Speaking during the exercise, the founder of Dream Hunt Ghana, Mrs Portia Adu-Mensah, said much of the waste collected had been washed ashore through ocean currents and drainage systems, a situation that reflected the growing impact of climate change, marine pollution and poor waste management practices on coastal communities.
She noted that the pollution of beaches and marine environments posed a serious threat to ecosystems and livelihoods and called for sustained efforts to keep Ghana’s coastlines clean.
To ensure responsible disposal, the collected waste was sorted into various categories, including plastics, bottles and other recyclable materials. The waste was subsequently handed over to an authorised waste management company for transportation and disposal at an approved refuse site.
A major highlight of the event was a tree-planting exercise during which students and other participants born in June planted coconut trees along the coastline to mark their birthdays.
Speaking on the significance of the exercise, the patron of the Dream Hunt Club at Wesley Grammar School, Mr Julius Selasie Kodzo Kporha, said the symbolic gesture demonstrated participants’ commitment to environmental conservation and climate resilience while contributing to coastal restoration efforts.
He explained that coconut trees played a vital role in protecting shorelines from erosion, improving biodiversity and enhancing carbon sequestration, making them an important tool in the fight against climate change.
As part of efforts to encourage proper waste management in the community, Dream Hunt Ghana also donated waste segregation bins to the beach community.
The bins, designed with pictures and inscriptions translated into the Ga language, are expected to make waste separation easier and promote responsible waste disposal among residents and visitors.
The Assembly Member for the area, Mr Daniel Tagoe, stressed the importance of collective action in addressing climate change and environmental degradation.
According to him, protecting beaches and marine ecosystems is essential for safeguarding livelihoods, promoting tourism, preserving biodiversity and ensuring healthier communities.
He therefore urged residents, institutions and corporate organisations to work together in protecting the environment for future generations.
The organisers noted that the initiative contributed to the attainment of several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 6 on Clean Water and Sanitation, SDG 13 on Climate Action, SDG 14 on Life Below Water and SDG 17 on Partnerships for the Goals.
Dream Hunt Ghana expressed appreciation to Cummins Ghana, the Municipal Assembly, Wesley Grammar School, community leaders and volunteers for their support in ensuring the success of the exercise.
The organisers further called for sustained public participation in environmental conservation activities, stressing that building a cleaner, healthier and climate-resilient future remained a shared responsibility.
By Spectator Reporter
The Attorney General has filed an application at the High Court seeking to set aside an earlier order that allowed Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, the first accused in a pending criminal case, to travel to the United Kingdom for specialist medical treatment.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice said the application was filed on behalf of the Republic after new information came to the attention of prosecutors following the court’s decision on June 29, 2026.
According to the Office, the new developments significantly change the circumstances under which the court granted Mr. Aludiba permission to travel.
The Attorney General said court documents filed in support of the application allege that Mr. Aludiba attempted to use an order from a differently constituted High Court in a separate case to access money held in bank accounts that remain frozen under valid orders obtained by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).
The Office said the bank reportedly declined the attempted withdrawal and informed the investigative authorities.
According to the statement, the alleged attempt happened shortly before Mr. Aludiba was scheduled to leave Ghana.
It said the development raises concerns about compliance with existing court orders, the integrity of the ongoing criminal trial, and the possibility that he may not return to face trial if allowed to leave the country.
The Attorney General said these facts were not before the court when it granted the travel request and could influence its decision if they had been known.
It said the application is asking the High Court to reconsider its earlier decision in the interest of justice.
The Office stressed that the application is part of the normal legal process under Ghanaian law and does not seek to determine the outcome of the criminal case.
It noted that Mr. Aludiba continues to enjoy the constitutional presumption of innocence until proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction.
The statement further disclosed that following his arrest, Mr. Aludiba has been granted bail by the Economic and Organised Crime Office.
The Office of the Attorney General said it will not comment further because the matter is currently before the High Court.
It reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the rule of law, protecting the integrity of criminal proceedings and ensuring due process for all accused persons.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has denied reports suggesting that GH¢308,000 was stolen from the Authority by one of its personnel.
In a statement, the DVLA said the money at the centre of the alleged theft case does not belong to the Authority and was not taken from any of its accounts.
According to the Authority, the case involves a personal dispute between two individuals, one of whom is a former National Service Personnel who currently works with the DVLA on contract.
It explained that although the individual is attached to the Authority, the alleged offence has no connection with its operations, finances or official duties.
The DVLA said it has not suffered any financial loss as a result of the incident and described media reports suggesting otherwise as inaccurate and misleading.
The Authority was reacting to a media publication with the headline: “DVLA Service Personnel allegedly steals GH¢308K to purchase Hyundai Elantra saloon car, a Samsung 50-inch television set and pay sibling’s school fees.”
It urged media organisations and the public to report the matter accurately to avoid creating the false impression that public funds belonging to the DVLA had been stolen.
The DVLA assured the public that its financial systems remain secure and that its operations have not been affected.
The Authority reaffirmed its commitment to integrity and accountability, adding that it has confidence in the legal process and will fully cooperate with the police if required.
By: Jacob Aggrey
