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‘Asafo Electoral Area, dean of criminals’ ?
Asafo electoral area, which comprised vicinities such as the VIP lorry station, Asafo-Market, Asafo-Zion, among others, have now become hideouts for criminals.
Crimes such as robberies at knifepoints, drug peddling are common in those areas.
Consequently, Mr Ernest Okai, Assembly Member for the electoral area, in a statement to the Ghanaian Times, called on the Ashanti Regional Police Command as well as the Chief Executive Officer of the Kumasi metropolis, to help deal with the situation.
He noted that many robberies as well as drug trafficking had taken place in the area, and there was the need for serious security measures to protect human lives.
Mr Okai, who is also journalist with Media General (TV3) recounted a recent incident in which a man was allegedly killed by some prostitutes in a hideout near the Asafo-Fish Market area, and snatching of bags of women in the electoral area, saying the situation needed urgent attention of the security.
He stressed that the security should engage in daily swoops in the area, to scare criminals from diabolic activities.
Mr Okai also suggested to the Kumais Metropolitan Assembly, transport unions at the Asafo Market to support the Regional Security Council (REGSEC) in dealing with the situation.
‘’I am appealing to the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, REGSEC as well as other institutions to come to our aid, because the situation is becoming irresistible and sometimes scary to say the least,’’ he appealed.
Mr Okai said he would appeal to the Inspector General of Police or the Presidency, if the Regional Police Command and REGSEC fail to help deal with the situation.
FROM KINGSLEY E.HOPE, KUMASI
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188 vehicles impounded in Kumasi as Police crack down on fake sirens and illegal car modifications
The Ghana Police Service has launched a major clampdown in the Ashanti Region targeting drivers using unauthorized sirens, strobe lights, and illegally modified vehicles.
The special operation, led by the Ashanti Regional MTTD with support from the Central MTTD in Accra and officers from National Headquarters, focused on two busy hotspots: Airport Roundabout and Santasi Roundabout in Kumasi.
During the exercise, 188 vehicles were stopped for various traffic violations. Officers removed and seized illegal sirens, horns, strobe lights, and improvised headlamps fitted on both private and commercial vehicles.
Beyond the seizures, drivers were taken through road safety education and cautioned to adhere strictly to the Road Traffic Regulations. Police also warned against the unlawful use of road shoulders and verges, which often causes congestion and accidents.
According to the Police, the operation forms part of a wider national campaign to restore discipline, improve road safety, and stop the misuse of emergency signals by unauthorized persons.
“The Ghana Police Service will continue these enforcement exercises across the country. Our goal is to ensure order on our roads and protect all road users,” statement said.
Residents in Kumasi welcomed the move, with many commending police for cracking down on vehicles that impersonate emergency and security cars.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Minority in Parliament has called for the immediate resignation or dismissal of the Attorney General, accusing him of incompetence over the release of GH¢350 million from the Contingency Fund for flood relief.
Addressing the media today in Parliament, the Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei alleged that the release of the money breached legal procedures because there were ongoing garnishee proceedings involving the Contingency Fund.
According to her, the Attorney General directed the Governor of the Bank of Ghana to allow the funds to be released despite the pending court process.
“The Attorney General’s letter speaks for itself. It directed the Governor of the Bank of Ghana to give effect to the release of funds from the Contingency Fund notwithstanding the pending garnishee proceedings. Yet the Ministry of Finance subsequently announced that the GH¢350 million had been released,” she stated.
Mrs. Appiagyei argued that the Attorney General’s actions showed incompetence and undermined due legal process.
She said the Minority believes the Attorney General should either resign or be dismissed over the matter.
The Minority maintains that public funds must be managed in accordance with the law and has called for accountability over the release of the money.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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