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Ghana Water Ltd to resume spillage at Weija Dam from Wednesday
Ghana Water Ltd (GWL) will resume spillage of excess water from the Weija Dam from Wednesday, September 9, 2026, following heavy rains upstream.
According to GWL, the water level at the dam has risen to 45.2 feet as a result of continued rainfall in the catchment area of the Densu River and its tributaries, and is fast approaching the 46-foot threshold.
The precautionary spillage, the company says, is necessary to safeguard the integrity of the dam.
GWL is urging all residents living downstream of the dam to evacuate before any eventuality. It has also advised residents to remain alert, follow official evacuation directives, and avoid activities that could expose them to danger.
The company has called on NADMO, the District Assembly, traditional authorities, assembly members, resident associations and other relevant stakeholders to put in place the necessary precautionary measures and prepare for evacuation.
Communities likely to be affected include Tetegu, Oblogo, Pambros Salt, Lower McCarthy Hill, Lower Weija, Bojo Beach, Ada Kopey and surrounding communities.
GWL says it is closely monitoring the situation and will continue to provide updates, adding that the safety of residents remains its priority.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Management and staff of Owass FM have announced the passing of media personality, comedian and politician Seth Kwame Dzokoto following a medical emergency during a live morning show discussion at the station earlier today.
According to the station, Dzokoto was participating in a panel discussion on its morning show “Oman Nkoso” when he suddenly took ill and collapsed.
A statement from the station said its team immediately rushed him to the hospital for medical attention, but he was pronounced dead by the attending medical doctor upon arrival.
“We are deeply saddened by this unfortunate incident, which occurred in the course of our regular programming. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, loved ones, colleagues, and all those who have been affected by his passing,” the statement said.
Management acknowledged that information about the incident is already circulating in the public domain, but appealed to the public and colleague media houses to respect the privacy of the bereaved family and refrain from circulating unverified information or speculation regarding the circumstances of his death.
Owass FM extended its heartfelt condolences to the family of Seth Kwame Dzokoto.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The State through the Attorney General (AG) has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court challenging the suspension of the trial in the case of The Republic v Hanan Aludiba and Faiza Seidu.
On Monday, the Court of Appeal suspended the trial in the case. But the prosecution says it has filed an appeal against the suspension order.
According to the update, the law does not allow a criminal trial to be suspended simply because an accused person has complained about some of the charges on the charge sheet, particularly when those complaints were dismissed as meritless.
It argues that if the Court of Appeal’s decision is allowed to stand, no prosecution will ever be possible, since all it would take for a trial to be suspended is an accused person complaining about anything on the charge sheet.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
