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EC reminded of mandate to hold free, fair, peaceful election
Togbega Gabusu V11 (middle) flanked by some elders
Togbega Gabusu VII, Paramount Chief of Gbi Traditional Area, has reminded the Electoral Commission (EC) to make sure the upcoming December 7 elections are conducted in a free, fair and transparent manner and ensure the will of Ghanaians are respected.
“We don’t want any attempt to disrupt our democratic process through violence situation.”
He, therefore cautioned the youth not to allow politicians to use them to foment trouble that would jeopardise the peace the country was enjoying.
Togbega Gabusu VII was speaking as the guest speaker during the 2nd Kpedze Awatukpe Festival of the chiefs and people of Kpedze in the Ho West District.
The event which was under the theme “Traditional festival, tool for unity and development, the role of citizens water project” was essentially celebrated to raise funds and to express gratitude to their ancestors for their blessings and unity.
This year’s festival was characterised by cultural display of drumming and singing of traditional songs.
Togbega Gabusu VII stated that without peace, development would not be assured if they do not prioritise peaceful co-existence.
He has, therefore called on the citizens of Kpedze to continue to support their chief to bring development to the area.
The District Chief Executive of Ho West, Mr Ernest Appau, enumerated the development projects completed by the Assembly in the areas of health, education and human development.
The Member of Parliament (MP) for the area, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, called on the people for their dedication and support for him.
Togbega Atsridom V, Paramount Chief of Kpedze Traditional Area, in his welcome address expressed gratitude to his people for their support and pledged to continue to serve their interest always.
He urged the government to address the development challenges in their communities.
Among them were the upgrading of their polyclinic into a hospital and a skill training centre to solve youth unemployment in the area.
From Kafui Gati, Kpedze
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Chief Imam issues disclaimer on unauthorised petitions
The Office of the National Chief Imam has warned Muslim organizations and individuals against issuing statements and petitions to the Government in his name without permission.
In a statement, the Chief Imam said he had observed that some groups had been circulating petitions, including a recent one on Hajj, using his name without authorization.
He stressed that such actions were unlawful and cautioned those involved to stop or face the law.
The Chief Imam reminded the public that on October 4, 2022, he, together with the National Imams of all Muslim sects, signed a deed and presented it to the Government at the Jubilee House.
The agreement recognised the National Muslim Conference of Ghana as the official body representing Muslims in their dealings with state institutions.
He urged that any petitions meant to be sent to the Government in his name should go through the National Muslim Conference of Ghana with the approval of the Advisory Board of his office.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Abronye remanded in police custody for one week
The Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, has been remanded into prison custody for one week.
He was brought before an Accra Circuit Court on Thursday, September 12, 2025, on charges of offensive conduct conducive to breach of the peace and publication of false news, which are classified as misdemeanours under Ghanaian law.
After hearing the case, the court ordered that he be kept in custody while investigations continue.
He is expected to reappear before the court on Thursday, September 19, 2025.
By: Jacob Aggrey
