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Akufo-Addo must demand the resignation of North East minister – Kwadwo Poku
Former New Patriotic Party flagbearer aspirant, Kwadwo Poku, has called on President Akufo-Addo to see to the resignation of the North East Regional minister, Yidana Zakaria.
According to him, the minister had failed to prevent the electoral violence that characterized the party’s election which took place in Nalerigu.
During the Super Delegates’ Conference which was organized by the NPP to whittle down the number of flagbearer aspirants from 10 to five, the campaign coordinator of Alan Kyerematen was allegedly assaulted by some party delegates after he had protested against some electoral irregularities happening at the polling station in Nalerigu.
The rep for Kennedy Agyapong was also allegedly chased into a room by some delegates after he also protested.
Speaking on JoyFM’s Midday News, Kwadwo Poku noted that the unruly behavior was a stain on the party’s image and as such, heads must roll.
“Everywhere in the 15 regions plus the head office it was a free and fair election. North East was not a free and fair election. That is where the rep of Alan was beaten, that is where the rep of Kennedy Agyapong was chased away.
“You guys have seen that video of Ken being upset, and he was upset because of what has happened in Nalerigu.
“I want to call on the President to let the Regional Minister resign because what happened in North East is a stain on the party and it’s sad for the internal politics of the party,” he said.
Meanwhile, Kwadwo Poku failed to qualify to the final round of elections to elect a flagbearer for the party.
According to him, he is a “beacon of hope for a lot of people who think that you have to go through certain stages in politics before you can run for flagbearer,” and is very satisfied with himself for how far he has come.
The Ashanti South Regional Police Intelligence Directorate has arrested two suspects in connection with a robbery attack on an Indian national in Obuasi and a separately planned robbery operation targeting a distribution company in the same area.
On April 16, 2026, Police received credible intelligence that a group of armed men were planning an attack in Obuasi. A police team moved swiftly into the area and arrested suspect Iddrisu Fuseini, also known as “Iddi”, at his hideout in Bedieso, Obuasi.
During interrogation, he confessed to being part of a six-member gang that attacked an Indian national at his residence at New Baakoyeden, Obuasi, on April 12 2026, robbing him of GH₵150,000.00.
He disclosed that the attack was orchestrated following a tip-off from suspect Ibrahim, an employee of the victim, who informed the gang that the victim kept large sums of money.
Further investigations led to the arrest of a second suspect, Shaibu Mohammed, also known as “SM” or “Cicinati”, on 20th April 2026 at his hideout in Gausu, Obuasi. During interrogation, he admitted to participating in the planning of the robbery and confirmed that the gang had further planned to rob a distribution company near Mawuli Hotel in Obuasi.
Investigations have further revealed that both suspects are currently standing trial at the Obuasi Circuit Court in connection with a separate robbery of GH₵600,000.00.
A manhunt is ongoing to arrest the remaining accomplices, identified as Khalifa, Edward, Prof, Waddle, Ebbe, and Ibrahim, and to recover a pump action gun and a locally manufactured pistol believed to be in their possession.
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.
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