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Ashanti Regional Minister urges public to report illegal activities along Offin river
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has called on residents to support efforts to protect the environment by reporting any illegal activities that threaten forests and water bodies.
He made the call after a joint task force acted swiftly on a midnight whistle-blower report about suspected illegal mining activities along the Offin river.
According to Dr. Amoakohene, the team responded despite limited information from the informant and handled the situation with professionalism and care.
He said the regional security and environmental task forces remain committed to protecting the region’s natural resources and would continue to act quickly against any form of environmental destruction.
“Protecting our environment is not a choice but a responsibility we owe to future generations,” he emphasized.
Dr. Amoakohene urged the public to report any suspicious activity that could harm the env
ironment to the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) by calling 0240700487.
He explained that timely information from citizens could help save rivers, forests, and communities from further damage.
The Minister also encouraged residents to unite in the fight against illegal mining, saying collective effort was the only way to preserve the land, rivers, and heritage for future generations.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Minority in Parliament has strongly objected to any planned merger or partnership between the government and Telecel, describing the deal as “technically, operationally, and financially unconscionable.”
Ranking Member on the Communications Committee, Matthew Nyindam, raised the concern during a media briefing in Parliament.
He questioned why both the Minister of Communications and Telecel would publicly announce a merger and then suddenly go silent on the matter.
“We object to any deal with Telecel by way of merger, absorption, or acquisition. This is a scheme to dispose of a national asset to fill private pockets,” Mr. Nyindam stated.
He argued that Telecel has not demonstrated any special technical or operational expertise that staff and management of AT (formerly AirtelTigo) do not already possess.
According to him, Telecel had earlier promised to invest $500 million after acquiring Vodafone Ghana but failed to do so, a situation he fears could repeat itself if the government allows another deal.
Mr. Nyindam claimed that Telecel was already indebted to the tune of $400 million, adding that the company only seeks to benefit from AT’s over three million customers to expand its own base without making any real investment.
“The government must not surrender the capacity of a state-owned company to a private entity through majority ownership. There is no clear plan to protect the jobs and livelihoods of thousands of workers,” he stressed.
The Minority Caucus is therefore calling on the government to halt any discussions or agreements with Telecel regarding the proposed merger, insisting that the deal is not in the national interest.
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has suspended all fines issued by its Compliance Team on the country’s roads, effective Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Authority explained that the suspension follows feedback from the public and further consultations with stakeholders.
The Compliance Team’s enforcement exercise, which had been intensified in recent weeks, was aimed at ensuring that drivers and vehicles met all legal requirements before operating on the road.
However, the DVLA said it was pausing the activity to allow for more engagement and public education on the exercise before it is reintroduced.
While assuring the public of its commitment to promoting safety and compliance, the Authority emphasized that the suspension only affects the fines and charges being enforced by the Compliance Team.
It added that all legal requirements for drivers and vehicles to operate on Ghana’s roads remain in force.
By: Jacob Aggrey
