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Akwatia By-Election: More Police reinforcements to be deployed during counting – IGP
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has assured the public of maximum security throughout the Akwatia by-election.
Speaking to the media, he said security was very tight and expressed satisfaction with the work of officers on the ground.
According to him, all regional commanders and members of the Police Operations and Management team (POMA) were actively taking part in the exercise to ensure peace.
Mr. Yohuno dismissed fears of violence, stressing that the chaotic incidents that happened in Ablekuma North would not be repeated in Akwatia.
“Ablekuma is a thing of the past. We are moving forward,” he said.
The IGP explained that the police had put in place enough measures to guarantee safety, especially during the collation of results where tensions usually rise.
He added that more police reinforcements would be deployed during counting to prevent any disturbances.
He assured voters, candidates, and the public that the election would end peacefully and set a good example for future polls.
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Police arrest Kwame Baffoe for offensive conduct
The Ghana Police Service has on Monday, September 8, 2025, arrested Mr. Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye, for offensive conduct conducive to the breach of the peace.
Police said in a statement that Mr. Baffoe was picked up earlier in the day and is currently in custody.
He is expected to be put before court in the coming days.
Details of the incident leading to his arrest have not yet been disclosed, but the Police assured the public that due process will be followed.
Mr. Baffoe, a known political figure, has previously been in the news for controversial comments and public exchanges.
His latest arrest has already attracted public attention, with many awaiting the outcome of the case.
The Police Service reminded the public of its commitment to maintaining law and order and cautioned individuals to avoid conduct that could disturb the peace.
By: Jacob Aggre
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President Mahama to hold first media encounter of his second term
President John Dramani Mahama will host a Presidential Media Encounter on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
The event is scheduled to place at The Presidency at 8:00pm.
The encounter will provide a unique platform for President Mahama to engage the Ghanaian people through the media, on pressing national issues, his Resetting Ghana Agenda, policies and ongoing projects
It will also offer an opportunity for journalists to pose questions directly to the President on a wide
range of subjects affecting the nation.
Participation will be strictly by accreditation
The Presidency looks forward to a productive and engaging session with the media
