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Agona West NDC demands unqualified apology from Paul Adom-Otchere over alleged misleading editorial
The National Democratic Congress(NDC) in the Agona West Constituency in the Central Region has called on Paul Adom Otchere to issue an unqualified apology over what it describes as a misleading editorial aired on Metro TV.
In a press statement released by the constituency Communications Bureau, the party accused the journalist of presenting inaccurate information and failing to verify basic facts during his analysis on March 24, 2026.
It explained that the editorial wrongly identified Mrs Ernestina Dangbey (MP for Agona West), as Member of Parliament for Agona East, who has supervised over the transfer of Swedru Senior High School (SWESCO) headmistress.
According to the statement, the individual whose image was used is the duly elected MP for Agona West Constituency and not Agona East as was reportedly presented.
The party also clarified that Swedru Senior High School, which was referenced in the discussion, is located in Agona East Constituency and not Agona West.
The NDC described the errors as basic and avoidable, stressing that such inaccuracies on a national platform amount to a breach of professional responsibility.
It added that the situation risks misleading the public and undermining trust in the media.
The statement further raised concerns about what it sees as a growing trend of misinformation and bias in parts of the media landscape.
It warned that failure to prioritise accuracy could weaken Ghana’s democratic process.
The party is therefore demanding that Adom Otchere and Metro TV apologise to the affected Member of Parliament and the public.
It called for the withdrawal of the editorial and a clear correction of the facts across all platforms.
The NDC urged media organisations, regulators and civil society groups to uphold the principles of accuracy, fairness and accountability in their work.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has revealed that in the whole of 2024, only GHS 362 million was released to MMDAs in Common Fund.
Contrary to this, In 2025 alone GHS 5 billion was released to the MMDAs with the following breakdown as follows.
The Minister made this revelation when he took his turn at the Government Accountability Series held today.
In breakdown, the minister nonted that 1st Quarter – 790,372,058.40 was released for 2025.
He added that for the 2nd Quarter, 1,464,983,309.60 was released.
3rd Quarter saw the release of 1,188,921,640.80 and
1,592,706,391.20 for 4th Quarter.
The Minister added tha each of the MMDAs were required to undertake the following; at least 2-CHPS compounds, 3 Classroom blocks, 10 Boreholes, and Completion of legacy projects.
Additionally, 25% of the Common Fund was allocated for the Construction of 24-Hour Economy Model Markets.
Ahmed Ibrahim noted that as a result of the timely and unprecedented release of Funds, a total of 494 CHPS compounds, 761 Classroom Blocks, 4,029 Boreholes, and 2,755 Legacy projects are currently at various stages of completion.
Also, he added that 261 24-Hour Economy Model Markets have all been awarded on contracts and construction has begun on many of them.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
