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Ashanti Regional Minister urges public to report illegal activities along Offin river
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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 Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly posing as a soldier and extorting money from unsuspecting members of the public at Ashaiman.
The suspect, identified as Bright Atsu Kudiabor, was arrested by the Ashaiman Police on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at about 7:00 a.m.
According to the Police, he was arrested at an area known as “I Shall Return”, where he was allegedly parading himself as a soldier and demanding money from people.
The Police said Kudiabor, who is an ex-convict, was initially arrested by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service in Ashaiman with assistance from other members of the public.
A search conducted on him after he was handed over to the Police reportedly led to the recovery of a set of military camouflage uniform.
The suspect is currently in Police custody and assisting with investigations.
The Tema Regional Police Command said he would be processed for court after investigations are completed.
The Police urged the public to remain vigilant and report anyone who falsely presents themselves as a soldier or a member of another security agency to deceive or extort money from the public.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, says the Volta Region holds enormous agricultural potential and efforts must be geared towards connecting farmers to the needed resources to unlock that potential.
He said focus must be on linking farmers to resources, technology, financing and markets to increase production, create jobs and build sustainable livelihoods.
Hon. Gunu made the remarks at the national launch of the Ghana Tomato Self-Sufficiency Initiative (GHATSI) held at Anloga in the Volta Region on Tuesday, September 15.
The initiative, under the theme “Produce at Home. Feed the Nation. Export the Surplus,” seeks to boost local tomato production, processing and marketing while reducing Ghana’s heavy reliance on imported tomatoes.
The launch was attended by the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, his Deputy, John Setor Dumelo, Feed Ghana Coordinator, Bright Demordzi, Members of Parliament, traditional leaders, MMDCEs, farmers and other stakeholders.
Mr.Gunu expressed appreciation to the Minister for Food and Agriculture for the support announced for the region, including two excavators, 200 cartons of organic fertiliser, and GH¢200,000 for Ms. Kuatudzo Esther Dela, a tomato farmer and processor from Ziope.
He described the initiative as an important step towards making agriculture a stronger driver of food security, job creation and economic growth in the Volta Region.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
