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COTA moves to tackle insecurity, leadership disputes in Teshie
THE Coalition of Teshie Associations (COTA) has announced plans to address longstanding leadership disputes and security concerns in the Teshie community while promoting peace and youth empowerment ahead of the 2026 Homowo Festival.
The coalition said the initiative formed part of efforts to foster unity among the five quarters of Teshie, namely Kle Musum, Lenshie, Agbawe, Krobo, and Gbugbla.
The announcement was made during a unity walk, organised in collaboration with COTA and Laboma Beach Resort, on Saturday in Accra. The event was sponsored by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Resort, Dr Albert Tetteh Kwarshie Botchway.
More than 2,000 participants joined the walk through the principal streets of Teshie, starting from the Laboma Beach Resort, to promote peace and highlight the need for harmony within the community.
Addressing the gathering, Dr Botchway said peace among the youth was essential for the development of the community. He noted that when young people embraced peace, it creates an enabling environment for development and improved social interventions in the area.
He also indicated that several activities had been planned to promote unity and harmony in the community ahead of the Homowo Festival in August 2026. These would include indoor and outdoor games, competitive sports among community groups, and weekly peace messages broadcast through the public address system.
In his remarks, the Chairman of COTA, Alfred Amarh Lienks, explained that the leadership disagreements among the various quarters had in the past created uncertainty for investors and organisations seeking to support development in Teshie. He, however, stated that the situation was not driven by ill intent but rather by the desire of different leaders to see development in the community.
According to him, the coalition was working to strengthen coordination among community leaders to create a more unified front for development initiatives. To address the situation, he revealed that the coalition was establishing a task force that would be stationed at key junctions in the community to enhance security and protect both residents and ride-hailing drivers.
Meanwhile, the Kpeshie Divisional Commander, ACP Emmanuel Odonkor Baah, urged the youth to stay away from violent activities and support efforts to maintain peace in the community.
By Stephanie Birikorang
Ahyiresu and Abofrem, two quiet communities in the Atwima Mponua District, have been shaken to the core by a chilling midnight drama that reads like a nightmare.
A pastor and a young mother stand accused of attempting to bury a five‑month‑old baby girl alive, a crime that has ignited outrage and disbelief across the township.
According to police, Apostle Richmond Akwasi Frimpong, 36, Head Pastor of the Anointed Grace Prayer Ministry at Kuffour Camp, conspired with his uncle Emmanuel Appiah, 53, and the child’s mother, 23‑year‑old Beatrice Agyapomaa, to dispose of the infant, Anaya Achiaa, under the cover of darkness.
A fourth suspect, Emmanuel Donkor, remains on the run.
The suspects were caught near a refuse dump around 10 pm on April 9, 2026, after a vigilant resident, Akwasi Twezor, noticed their suspicious movements.
When confronted, they claimed the child was already dead and had palace approval for burial. But Twezor’s instincts proved right—the baby was still alive, gasping faintly for breath.
Chief Linguist, Nana Yaw Badu, later confirmed that Frimpong had misled him earlier in the evening, securing permission for burial by falsely declaring the child dead.
The infant was rushed to the Abofrem Clinic, where she is now responding well to treatment. Police described her as “very beautiful.”
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Evelyn Yitamkey, Commander of DOVVSU in Bibiani, confirmed that the suspects have been provisionally charged.
Frimpong faces attempted murder and conspiracy charges, while Agyapomaa and Appiah are charged with conspiracy and abetment.
They were remanded by the Bibiani Circuit Court, presided over by Judge Frank Asiedu Nimako, to assist investigations.
The docket has been forwarded to the Attorney General’s Department for advice, ASP Yitamkey indicated.
The attempted crime has provoked fury among residents, many suspecting ritual motives aimed at bolstering the pastor’s influence.
Crowds attempted to attack the suspects outside court, but police intervention prevented mob justice.
The Assembly Member for Ahyiresu, Yusuf Suleiman, has assured residents that justice will be pursued swiftly.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
The forecourt of the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) in Accra came alive on Friday with colour, creativity and innovation, as Level 300 students transformed the space into a lively exhibition of ideas.
Under the theme “Building meaningful brands beyond the logo,” the students invited patrons into a world where ordinary products were reimagined through storytelling, design and purpose.
From scented candles to innovative food concepts, each stand told a unique story, one that went beyond aesthetics to capture identity, value and human connection.
For many of the students, the event was more than just an academic exercise; it was a moment to dream out loud.
Guided by their lecturer, Peter Wonders, they explored what it truly means to build a brand in today’s competitive world where trust, consistency and experience matter just as much as logos and slogans.
Chairman of the occasion, Nana Kum Gyata VI, in his remarks said a brand is what people say about you when you are not present.
At the end of the presentations, awards were presented to deserving groups with Vida Nyaneba emerging as the overall best branding student.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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