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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
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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