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Bolt unveils safety campaign
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Mr Whyte (middle) with other speakers at the event
Bolt Ghana has launched its safety campaign with the aim of raising awareness on safety features and initiatives on the app.
As part of the campaign, Bolt has also rolled out comprehensive driver training programmes, forming key partnerships, and conducting workshops across Ghana.
These initiatives will ensure that drivers and passengers were informed about existing and new safety features, such as tracking any anomaly while a trip is happening, the emergency assist button, and enhanced trip verification measures.
The initiatives will aim to reinforce Bolt’s commitment to preventing safety incidents before they occur, creating a safer ride-hailing experience for all.
Senior Operations Manager at Bolt Ghana, Henry Whyte, noted his outfit ensures safety on its platform, adding that, “we are taking this a step further by intensifying safety awareness and education.”
He mentioned that over 500 specialists of the Bolt Safety Team from across the world will focus their efforts on product development, support, and scaling preventive measures in order to help prevent safety cases before they happen.
Furthermore, Mr Whyte said the company will continue to raise awareness on its safety tools with educational campaigns like the current ‘Bolt Safety Team’ campaign running in Ghana, to raise awareness on the in-app features to help prevent cases.
The Assistant Manager for Research, Business Development and Innovation at the Driver Vehicle and Licensing Authority (DVLA), Abraham Sika Antobreh, commended Bolt for the proactive step of introducing e-safety tools, an essential move towards ensuring safer experiences for both drivers and passengers.
Describing it as timely, he urged all stakeholders in the transportation industry to prioritise safety at every level saying, “Safety is a collective responsibility.”
On his part, the Head of Public Investment and Business Development Unit at the National Road and Safety Transport Authority (NRSA), Henry Asomani, indicated that Bolt has taken important steps to protect all stakeholders in the transportation industry.
He said these efforts will make transport services safer and more profitable for both drivers and passengers and that, such initiatives were vital for improving overall road safety and will help significantly protect everyone.
The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested former professional boxer Michael Ayitey Okai, popularly known as “Ayitey Powers,” over an alleged threat of death against the Director-General of the National Sports Authority, Yaw Ampofo.
According to the Police, the 46-year-old former boxer was arrested on Monday, August 24, 2026, in connection with the alleged threat.
The Police said the arrest followed a video circulating on social media in which Ayitey Powers is alleged to have issued the threat against Mr Ampofo.
He is currently in Police custody and is assisting with investigations.
The Accra Regional Police Command said investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged threat and determine the appropriate action to be taken in accordance with the law.
The Command has urged the public to refrain from sharing unverified information about the matter while the investigation continues.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Minority Leader in Parliament Alexander Afenyo Markin has sued the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, and Multimedia Group Limited over alleged defamatory comments made against him on the Newsfile programme.
In a writ filed at the High Court in Accra, Mr Afenyo Markin is seeking GH¢15 million in damages, an apology and retraction of the statements, among other reliefs.
The suit follows comments allegedly made by Mr Gyamfi during the Saturday, August 22, 2026 edition of Newsfile, hosted by Samson Lardy Anyenini.
According to the statement of claim, Mr Gyamfi described Mr Afenyo Markin as an “extortionist” while responding to a question about GoldBod’s reported profits and its position on losses arising from its operations.
The plaintiff claims that Mr Gyamfi repeated the allegation when the host sought clarification on whether he stood by the description.
Mr Afenyo Markin further claims that Mr Gyamfi challenged him to sue him and insisted that the allegation was true.
The plaintiff argues that the statements created the impression that he engages in extortion, uses his political influence to put improper pressure on public institutions and officials, and conducts himself in a manner inconsistent with the standards expected of a lawyer and public office holder.
He denies the allegations and maintains that he is not an extortionist and has never engaged in the conduct alleged by Mr Gyamfi.
The Minority Leader also argues that the comments were made maliciously and were presented as facts without evidence being disclosed.
He claims the statements have damaged his reputation, professional standing and public image, particularly because of his position as a senior political figure and legal practitioner.
The suit also names Multimedia Group Limited as a defendant because, according to the plaintiff, the alleged defamatory comments were broadcast through JoyNews and subsequently circulated on social media platforms, including X, Facebook and YouTube.
Mr Afenyo Markin claims Multimedia failed to stop the comments or deactivate Mr Gyamfi’s microphone after the allegations were made.
He is therefore asking the court to award him general, aggravated and exemplary damages, as well as GH¢15 million in compensation and legal costs.
He is also seeking an order compelling the defendants to issue a full, unconditional and unequivocal retraction and public apology.
The plaintiff wants the apology and retraction to be given similar prominence and reach as the original publication, including through JoyNews and the social media platforms where the comments were disseminated.
He is further seeking a permanent injunction preventing the defendants from repeating the alleged defamatory statements or words with a similar meaning.
The writ requires the defendants to enter an appearance within eight days after being served.
It warns that failure to do so could result in judgment being entered in their absence.
The case was filed by lawyer Paa Kwesi Abaidoo of Dehyena Chambers on behalf of Mr Afenyo Markin.
By: Jacob Aggrey
