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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 the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has confirmed that former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, is in prison and serving her jail term.
Speaking in an interview on Joy news, Mr. Muntaka dismissed claims that the former MASLOC boss was being held in a private location.
He said she has been in the custody of the state since she returned to Ghana.
“From the day Sedina came, she has been with us, and she’s serving her time,” he said.
The minister explained that the public is not usually told the specific prison where inmates, especially high-profile persons, are being held for security reasons.
He said even judges who sentence offenders do not necessarily know the specific prison where they are sent.
“If you want to visit her, you can write to the Prisons Service. They will talk to her, and if she is interested in you coming, she will let you come,” Mr. Muntaka stated.
According to him, disclosing the location of high-profile inmates could put their lives at risk, adding that some developed countries also keep such information confidential for security purposes.
His comments come amid public speculation over the whereabouts of Ms. Tamakloe Attionu following reports that she had returned to Ghana to begin serving her prison sentence.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Western Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), ACFO I Cecil Addo, has completed a familiarization tour of major corporate and industrial institutions across the Western Region to strengthen partnerships and enhance fire safety preparedness.
The tour covered key organizations including the Bank of Ghana, GOIL PLC, Ghanstock, Western Terminals, Zen Terminal, Keda Ceramics, Takoradi International Company (TICO), Volta River Authority (VRA), Harlequin Oil and Gas, and Western Serene Atlantic Hotel.
During the engagements, the Regional Commander encouraged management of the institutions to prioritize proactive fire prevention measures by incorporating strict safety protocols into their daily operations.
Discussions also focused on improving fire readiness and strengthening collaboration between GNFS and the corporate sector.
As part of the initiative, GNFS presented firefighting equipment, including Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) extinguishers, as well as Fire Extinguishing Balls, to support workplace safety.
The institutions expressed appreciation for the outreach and pledged to support regular safety audits, joint emergency drills, and potential Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnerships with the Service.
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