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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
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old driver, Bismark Kpormeno, for possession of a large quantity of compressed plant materials suspected to be Indian hemp.
The arrest was made on Sunday, 31 May 2026 by officers of the Tema Highway Patrol Unit during an operation along the Tema-Ada road.
According to police, the suspect was driving a Hyundai Mighty I container truck and failed to stop when signaled. He attempted to evade arrest but was pursued and apprehended at Bondase.
A search of the vehicle revealed twelve 12 sacks and eighty 80 parcels of compressed plant materials concealed in a container and wrapped in sellotape.
Preliminary investigations show the narcotics were allegedly loaded at Kpeve in the Volta Region and were being transported to Ada.
The suspect is currently in police custody assisting with investigations. The truck and exhibits have been impounded for evidential purposes.
The Tema Regional Police Command says it remains committed to combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
They also urged the public to support law enforcement by providing timely and credible information on suspicious activities.
Firefighters from the Peki Fire Station of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded swiftly to a fatal head-on collision involving a Mercedes-Benz container truck (WR 1553-C) travelling from Nkwanta to Accra and a Mercedes-Benz passenger bus (GR 3215-E) travelling from Battor to Kabiti in the Oti Region.
The crash occurred at Peki-Tsame near Peki Senior High School in the early hours of Tuesday, 2nd June 2026.
A total of forty (40) persons were involved, comprising twenty-one (21) males, fifteen (15) females, and four (4) children.
Through a coordinated rescue operation, firefighters extricated 25 injured casualties, including 23 adults and two children.
Sadly, 15 persons lost their lives, made up of nine males and 6 females.
The injured were conveyed to the Peki Government Hospital for treatment, while the deceased were handed over to the Police, who conveyed them to the hospital mortuary for preservation and further investigation. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
The Ghana National Fire Service has extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and urges all motorists to observe road traffic regulations, avoid dangerous driving practices, and exercise maximum caution on the roads to help prevent accidents and save lives.
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