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Extras from ‘Arise Ghana’ protest
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Day one of the ‘Arise Ghana’ protest which sought to highlight prevailing economic challenges in the country did not go as planned due to altercations with security personnel.
But the preparation and posture of some the demonstrators showed that they were in for ‘a good time’ before things took a different turn unexpectedly.
Prior to the tense atmosphere on Tuesday afternoon, some of the protestors who came from diverse backgrounds were undoubtedly ‘in their own world’ of fun. Some of them, mostly young people, came with all manner of props and costumes while dancing to loud music from public address systems.
Apart from placards with various inscriptions, vuvuzelas, cement blocks, lantern and empty gallons, also conveyed their own messages as they wait to set off from the Kwame Nkrumah Circle on the planned route march.
Our photography Lizzy Okai as the scene to capture some of the fancy moments.
An elderly woman spotted with empty gallon, for instance, said it was to prove the increasing cost of cooking oil while the lantern, carried by another supporter, was in search of developmental projects the government said it was implementing.
The uniformity of the crowd was complete with the presence of some physically challenged persons who managed to find their way through while some traders, as usual, took the opportunity to do business as long as the demonstration went on.
By Lizzy Okai
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.
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.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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.
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
