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Bawumia campaign rejects Kennedy Agyapong’s claims, demands apology
The campaign team of former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has dismissed comments made by Kennedy Ohene Agyapong as false, baseless and unfair.
In a statement dated January 20, 2026, and referenced 200126 DMB 2026, the campaign expressed concern over a video circulating online in which Mr Agyapong accused Dr Bawumia of making comments about the health of the late Albert Adu Boahen and his decision not to take part in the 1996 New Patriotic Party presidential primaries.
The statement stressed that Dr Bawumia has never made such remarks and described the claims as wrongful attributions that could mislead the public and create unnecessary tension within the New Patriotic Party.
According to the campaign, branding Dr Bawumia as dishonest and unfit for leadership is unjustified and unsupported by facts.
It challenged Mr Agyapong to provide video or audio evidence to back his claims if he truly stands by them.
The campaign emphasised the need for accuracy and responsibility in political communication, noting that words carry weight and must be used carefully, especially among party leaders.
It called on Mr Agyapong to issue an immediate apology to Dr Bawumia, urging all aspirants to conduct themselves with truthfulness, restraint and respect as the party prepares for its presidential primaries.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old driver, Bismark Kpormeno, for possession of a large quantity of compressed plant materials suspected to be Indian hemp.
The arrest was made on Sunday, 31 May 2026 by officers of the Tema Highway Patrol Unit during an operation along the Tema-Ada road.
According to police, the suspect was driving a Hyundai Mighty I container truck and failed to stop when signaled. He attempted to evade arrest but was pursued and apprehended at Bondase.
A search of the vehicle revealed twelve 12 sacks and eighty 80 parcels of compressed plant materials concealed in a container and wrapped in sellotape.
Preliminary investigations show the narcotics were allegedly loaded at Kpeve in the Volta Region and were being transported to Ada.
The suspect is currently in police custody assisting with investigations. The truck and exhibits have been impounded for evidential purposes.
The Tema Regional Police Command says it remains committed to combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
They also urged the public to support law enforcement by providing timely and credible information on suspicious activities.
Firefighters from the Peki Fire Station of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded swiftly to a fatal head-on collision involving a Mercedes-Benz container truck (WR 1553-C) travelling from Nkwanta to Accra and a Mercedes-Benz passenger bus (GR 3215-E) travelling from Battor to Kabiti in the Oti Region.
The crash occurred at Peki-Tsame near Peki Senior High School in the early hours of Tuesday, 2nd June 2026.
A total of forty (40) persons were involved, comprising twenty-one (21) males, fifteen (15) females, and four (4) children.
Through a coordinated rescue operation, firefighters extricated 25 injured casualties, including 23 adults and two children.
Sadly, 15 persons lost their lives, made up of nine males and 6 females.
The injured were conveyed to the Peki Government Hospital for treatment, while the deceased were handed over to the Police, who conveyed them to the hospital mortuary for preservation and further investigation. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
The Ghana National Fire Service has extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and urges all motorists to observe road traffic regulations, avoid dangerous driving practices, and exercise maximum caution on the roads to help prevent accidents and save lives.
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