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Ashanti Regional Minister denies involvement in detention of Wendell Nana Yaw Yeboah
Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has rejected claims that he is responsible for the continued detention of Wendell Nana Yaw Yeboah.
His response follows public comments by journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni and activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor, who suggested that the minister influenced the case.
In a statement, Dr. Amoakohene described the claims as “inaccurate, misleading, and unfair.”
He said it was important to correct the record so the public is not misinformed.
In a facebook post, Dr. Amoakohene explained that he has no authority to order or influence the detention of any suspect.
He stressed that the matter is being handled by the Ghana Police Service, which operates independently.
According to him, the suspect is not being held in any facility under the Regional Security Council (RECSEC), which he chairs.
He noted that RECSEC does not control police investigations or custodial matters.
The minister said the case began after a petition was filed over allegations made against three State Ministers.
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) started an investigation as required by law, especially because the claims involved possible publication of false news.
Dr. Amoakohene added that there is also a civil defamation suit, which is separate from the police investigation and will continue based on its own legal processes.
Addressing questions about why the suspect remains in custody despite being granted bail of GHS 3,000, the minister said this is a matter for the police.
He emphasised that he has no legal role in setting or enforcing bail conditions.
Dr. Amoakohene criticised attempts to link him personally to the suspect’s detention, saying such comments misrepresent how the legal system works and create unnecessary tension.
He said he has never influenced any officer involved in the case.
The minister noted that the government remains committed to civil liberties and due process.
He encouraged the public and media to seek accurate information and avoid sharing claims that are not based on fact.
He added that his office is open for clarification and dialogue to help strengthen trust in state institutions.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The spokesperson for Dr. Bawumia, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has criticised the implementation of the NDC government’s No Fee Stress policy, arguing that the programme has failed to deliver on its core promise.
According to him on Starr fm, the policy, which was introduced to ensure stress free payment of fees for level 100 tertiary students, has rather turned into what he described as post stress support.
He explained that students are required to pay their fees first before applying for reimbursement, a situation he believes defeats the purpose of the policy.
He questioned claims by government officials that the policy has been successful and that citizens are happy.
In his view, such claims do not reflect the lived realities of many Ghanaians. He stressed that while some people may appear satisfied, many others continue to struggle.
Dennis Miracles Aboagye pointed to the situation of trained teachers and nurses who have been picketing for nearly six months, demanding employment.
He noted that government responses suggesting it cannot accommodate all of them contradict claims of economic stability.
He further argued that economic indicators such as a stable currency mean little to people who are unable to secure jobs or access promised support.
He observed that telling an unemployed teacher or a struggling student that the cedi has strengthened does not address their immediate challenges.
On the issue of tertiary education, he maintained that no level 100 student benefited from stress free fees in 2025, despite the policy being announced.
He added that in 2026, students have already reported to school without receiving the promised support.
He insisted that asking students to pay fees first and seek reimbursement later amounts to support after hardship, not stress free education.
According to him, this approach goes against what was promised during the policy announcement.
Dennis Miracles Aboagye questioned why a government that presents the economy as strong is unable to fulfil what he described as simple and clear promises.
He added that there is a fundamental problem with the way the economy is being managed and indicated that he is prepared to explain his position further.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with a robbery that led to the death of a miner at Asonkore SSNIT Flats Down, a suburb of Obuasi in the Ashanti Region.
The suspect, Rahman Adams, also known as Wale, was picked up on January 18, 2026, at Pomposo after what the police described as an intelligence led operation.
According to the police, the arrest is linked to a residential robbery that took place on December 12, 2025. Armed attackers reportedly stormed a house at Asonkore.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found the body of a 42 year old miner inside the house.
Preliminary investigations by the police show that the attackers entered the house by cutting through a burglar proof window. They stole cash amounting to GH¢2,600, a laptop, and a vehicle ignition key.
During the attack, they assaulted the miner, who later died from the injuries.
The police indicated that two other suspects remain on the run. One of them is known only as A T, while the other is a Nigerian national. Investigators believe both men played key roles in the robbery and murder.
Items recovered from the scene include hammers, machetes, and cutters. The body of the deceased was taken to the Obuasi Government Hospital mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
The police noted that Rahman Adams is currently in custody and assisting with investigations. They added that efforts are ongoing to track down and arrest the remaining suspects so they can face justice.
By: Jacob Aggrey
