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Asere Mantse calls for peace ahead of elections
Nii Nikoi Olai Amashie III
The Paramount Chief of the Asere Traditional Area, Nii Nikoi Olai Amashie III, has called for the sustainability of peace and unity among the Ga communities ahead of the December general elections.
Speaking during the Homowo festival celebrations last Saturday at his Palace in Accra, the chief emphasised that peace and unity within communities were crucial in nation building.
Nii Nikoi Olai Amashie III advised that despite the differences within the Ga state, it was important to continue to uphold peace before and after the elections.
He stressed that peace was the foundation of development and progress, hence the need to maintain harmony within the communities.
The chief’s call for peace comes at a critical time, as the country prepares for general election.
“Peace is the backbone of our existence; without it, we cannot achieve our goals and aspirations,” he stressed.
He urged the people to prioritise peace and work towards maintaining unity, regardless of their political affiliations.
He added that as the country approached the general election, it was crucial to prioritise peace and unity in order to ensure a smooth and peaceful transition.
“By prioritising peace, the communities will be peaceful and ensure prosperous future for all,” he stressed.
The Homowo festival celebrations provided a platform for the chief to address the community and emphasise the significance of peace.
Source; healthline.com
By Michael D. Abayateye
A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment with hard labour by the Bekwai Circuit Court for his role in a 2022 robbery at a mining site at Manso Akwasiso in the Ashanti South Region.
The convict, Dominic Ofori, also known as Fanta, was arrested on 16th February 2026 after years on the run. He pleaded guilty before the Bekwai Circuit Court to robbery contrary to Section 149 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 Act 29, and was accordingly sentenced to 25 years imprisonment with hard labour.
On March 20, 2022, the Manso Adubia District Police received intelligence that a group of armed men from Manso Abodom were planning to attack a mining site at Manso Akwasiso to rob the owner of gold concentrate. Acting on the information, police mounted a coordinated operation and laid an ambush at the site.
At about 5:30 pm the same day, four-armed men arrived at the site, fired indiscriminately, and robbed the miners of their gold concentrate. The police team on surveillance intervened, resulting in an exchange of gunfire.
Three of the suspects, Abu Abubakar, Musah Latif, and Gideon Takyi, sustained gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead on arrival at St Martins Catholic Hospital at Agroyesum. Dominic Ofori escaped at the time but was later arrested and put before the court.
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has assured the public of its continued commitment to combating violent crimes and bringing offenders to justice.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested 45-year-old Isaac Boafo, also known as “Duabo King,” for allegedly publishing false news intended to cause fear and panic.
Police said the arrest follows a viral TikTok video in which Boafo claimed that four officers at the Central Police Station in Kumasi engaged in inappropriate conduct with commercial sex workers during night patrols in Asafo.
Officers from the Police Intelligence Directorate (Ashanti Region) apprehended Boafo after receiving intelligence about the video.
During questioning, he admitted to creating the video to attract views and engagement online, and acknowledged that he could not prove the allegations.
Boafo also admitted making comments about the President of the Republic for content purposes and could not defend those statements.
He has been formally charged and is in detention as investigations continue.
The Ashanti Regional Police have warned the public against publishing or sharing false information on social media, noting that such acts can cause fear, panic, and damage reputations.
They said anyone found engaging in similar conduct will face legal action.
By: Jacob Aggrey
