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EOCO refutes false reportage of negligence in relation to Springfield Energy CEO’s alleged arrest
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The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has dismissed claims of negligence in relation to the alleged arrest the Chief Executive Officer of Springfield Energy, Kevin Okyere in Dubai.
The allegation, published by an online news portal Novareport, suggested that the supposed arrest was linked to EOCO’s failure to act on a petition about alleged fraud.
EOCO, however, says the report is completely false.
According to the agency, there are currently two active investigations involving Springfield Energy, one based on a petition against the company and another concerning a dispute between the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company (BOST) and Springfield Energy.
EOCO explained that its policy is to complete investigations before making any arrests.
“Investigations must precede arrest, not the reverse,” the Office stressed.
The agency described the BOST-Springfield case as a high-priority matter because of its potential effect on BOST’s finances and the broader economy.
EOCO expressed disappointment that Novareport failed to verify the information before publication and urged the public to disregard the report.
It reaffirmed its commitment to investigating and prosecuting economic and organised crimes in Ghana, adding that both Springfield-related cases are being handled with diligence and fairness.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Deputy National Women Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mimi Duah, has openly declared her support for Mavis Hawa Koomson as the next National Women’s Organiser of the party.
In a statement endorsing Hawa Koomson’s candidature, Ms Duah outlined four key reasons why she believes the former MP and Minister of State is best placed to lead the party’s women’s wing.
According to her, Hawa Koomson is a motherly figure who rose from the grassroots and is widely noted for her forgiving nature and ability to foster unity.
“She is a true grassroots mother who easily forgives, fosters unity, provides guidance and arbitrates to ensure all aggrieved party women are brought on board to ensure a unified women’s wing,” she stated.
Ms Duah also pointed to Hawa Koomson’s vast experience, having served as a Constituency Women’s Organiser, Member of Parliament and Minister of State, noting that the experience positions her to provide effective leadership as National Women’s Organiser.
She further described Hawa Koomson as capable of making the women’s wing resourceful, through her extensive network and business contacts, to lobby for logistics, training and financial support for women organisers at all levels.
Lastly, she said the NPP as an opposition party needs fearless, bold and assertive leadership at the women’s front to inspire regional, constituency and polling station women organisers as the party reorganises towards the 2028 elections.
“We need a Women’s Organiser who has been tested, who is bold, who understands grassroots women, and who can lead us to victory in 2028. Hon. Mavis Hawa Koomson is that leader,” she stressed.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister inaugurates Ghana-Korea Heritage Project Steering Committee
Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has inaugurated the Ghana-Korea Heritage Project Steering Committee to provide strategic oversight for a five-year programme focused on preserving Ghana’s heritage sites and strengthening their resilience to climate change.
The project will support climate-risk mapping, digital surveying and 3D modelling, joint research, capacity building, community engagement and modern monitoring technologies.
Korea is also providing specialised equipment, including drones, 3D scanners, digital microscopes, thermal imaging cameras and GPS survey instruments, to enhance Ghana’s capacity to scientifically assess, document and conserve heritage structures.
The partnership, which will run through 2030 and beyond, is expected to deepen Ghana-Korea cultural ties while promoting sustainable, technology-driven and climate-adaptive heritage management for future generations.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
