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Dormaahene declares war on filth, ‘galamsey’

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● Dormaahene Agyemang Badu II

● Dormaahene Agyemang Badu II

The Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeyor Agyemang Badu I has announced a ‘sanctioned regime’ against chiefs and elders who fail to observe environmental cleanliness in their communities within the Dormaa Traditional Area of the Bono Region.

The Dormaahene called for regular clean-up exercis­es in the communities to rid the area from any possible outbreak of communicable diseases and promote the culture of cleanliness among the people.

This, according to the Dormaahene, would ensure the people stayed healthy and improve the local economy.

Chiefs who flout this directive would be compelled to pay a certain amount to be determined by the Omanhene as fines or be reprimanded to serve as a deterrent to erring chiefs.

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This came to light at a special meeting held by the Traditional Council last week to deliberate on issues affect­ing the development of the Dormaa area.

Key among the issues were illegal mining activities and moves to curb its impact in the area.

After the deliberations, six Divisional Chiefs and their el­ders signed a pact to protect the Dormaa land from illegal mining activities.

He said he was not in­terested in just punishing any chief or elders but his preoccupation was to ensure the development of Dor­maaman as was bequeathed to them by their ancestors

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According to him, chiefs who could not support the cause of development in the traditional area would have to vacate the respective stools they occupied.

He said as a chief, he has led series of clean-up exer­cises in various communities in the Dormaa area as a way of encouraging the people to embrace the culture and expected others to emulate the example.

The Adontenhen of the Dormaa Traditional Council, Barima Okogyetuo Agyemang who spoke on behalf of the chiefs commended Osagyefor Oseadeyor Agyemang Badu I for his bold leadership and assured him of their support to protect and promote Dor­maaman in general.

The Dormaa Traditional Council is made up six of tra­ditional areas which include Bomaa, Abesim, Chiraa, Dormaa Municipality , Dormaa and part of Sunyani.

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 From Daniel Dzirasah, Dormaa Ahenkro.

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Man arrested in Ashaiman for allegedly posing as soldier and extorting money

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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.

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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.

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By: Jacob Aggrey

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Volta has enormous agricultural potential – Regional Minister

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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.

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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

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