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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.
The Accra High Court of Ghana has granted bail in the sum of GH¢30 million to Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, in a major development in his ongoing extradition case.
Abu Trica as part of the bail condition is expected to provide two sureties.
His lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, disclosed the decision in a Facebook post on Tuesday.
Frederick Kumi, also known as Abu Trica, has been at the centre of a prolonged legal process to extradite him.
The latest ruling allows him temporary freedom while legal proceedings continue.
His legal team is expected to provide further updates on the next steps in court.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) today commenced its second Zonal Public Hearing in Kumasi Ashanti Region to examine the 2024 Auditor-General’s Report on public schools and District Assemblies yesterday, April 20, 2026.
In her opening remarks, the Chairperson of the Committee, Abena Osei Asare noted that the Committee will consider four (4) Auditor – General’s reports, namely, District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) & Other Statutory Funds, The Accounts of District Assemblies for the Financial Year (IGF), Pre-University Education Institutions and lastly Colleges of Education in the year ending 31st December 2024.
She assured the various District Assemblies and other institutions invited to respond to infractions cited in the Auditor-General’s report that the Committee would be transparent in asking questions as well as granting opportunities to all to explain issues to the Committee.
Abena Osei Asare, allowed the Ranking Member of the Committee, Samuel Atta Mills to chair the sitting with the explanation that her government was in power then, therefore she could not chair over Auditor-General reports of 2024.
