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Gleefe, Gbegbeyise c’nities under siege…tidal waves wipe away homes
People living in Glefe and Gbegbeyise, all suburbs of Accra and along the coast of the Greater Accra Region, are among those affected by coastal flooding and sea erosion.
Many of the inhabitants are displaced internally due to the devastation of erosion-driven forces such as waves and tides along the coast.
Despite the construction of the sea defence wall, the tidal waves ferociously wipe away structures along the coast.
As shown in the photographs taken during a visit to the affected communities, one could see a fusion of desperation and anguish conspicuously written on the faces of the settlers as they stood in groups deliberating on how to construct temporary shelters.
Mr. Joseph Nartey, a 57-year-old resident of Glefe said that the sea had been rising gradually for the past years, displacing and forcing hundreds of people to abandon their homes.
According to him, the impact of the tidal waves had caused loss of lives and property and damage to crops, among others.
Mr Nartey pleaded with the government to speed up the construction of the defence wall to curb the devastating tidal waves.
Gleefe and Gbegbeyise are situated in low-lying sections of the beach which allows seawater to move inland during high tide.
Accelerated sea-level rise, as predicted by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), will destroy homes of the inhabitants and inundate the Densu wetlands located behind the beach.
If nothing is done urgently to save the situation, the people would be rendered homeless, whilst flooding of the wetlands will destroy the habitats of migratory birds and some endangered wildlife species such as marine turtle.
Effective measures should, therefore, be adopted to protect this very important coastal environment, the wetlands and the livelihoods of the community dwellers.
By Geoffrey Buta
Ahyiresu and Abofrem, two quiet communities in the Atwima Mponua District, have been shaken to the core by a chilling midnight drama that reads like a nightmare.
A pastor and a young mother stand accused of attempting to bury a five‑month‑old baby girl alive, a crime that has ignited outrage and disbelief across the township.
According to police, Apostle Richmond Akwasi Frimpong, 36, Head Pastor of the Anointed Grace Prayer Ministry at Kuffour Camp, conspired with his uncle Emmanuel Appiah, 53, and the child’s mother, 23‑year‑old Beatrice Agyapomaa, to dispose of the infant, Anaya Achiaa, under the cover of darkness.
A fourth suspect, Emmanuel Donkor, remains on the run.
The suspects were caught near a refuse dump around 10 pm on April 9, 2026, after a vigilant resident, Akwasi Twezor, noticed their suspicious movements.
When confronted, they claimed the child was already dead and had palace approval for burial. But Twezor’s instincts proved right—the baby was still alive, gasping faintly for breath.
Chief Linguist, Nana Yaw Badu, later confirmed that Frimpong had misled him earlier in the evening, securing permission for burial by falsely declaring the child dead.
The infant was rushed to the Abofrem Clinic, where she is now responding well to treatment. Police described her as “very beautiful.”
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Evelyn Yitamkey, Commander of DOVVSU in Bibiani, confirmed that the suspects have been provisionally charged.
Frimpong faces attempted murder and conspiracy charges, while Agyapomaa and Appiah are charged with conspiracy and abetment.
They were remanded by the Bibiani Circuit Court, presided over by Judge Frank Asiedu Nimako, to assist investigations.
The docket has been forwarded to the Attorney General’s Department for advice, ASP Yitamkey indicated.
The attempted crime has provoked fury among residents, many suspecting ritual motives aimed at bolstering the pastor’s influence.
Crowds attempted to attack the suspects outside court, but police intervention prevented mob justice.
The Assembly Member for Ahyiresu, Yusuf Suleiman, has assured residents that justice will be pursued swiftly.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
The forecourt of the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) in Accra came alive on Friday with colour, creativity and innovation, as Level 300 students transformed the space into a lively exhibition of ideas.
Under the theme “Building meaningful brands beyond the logo,” the students invited patrons into a world where ordinary products were reimagined through storytelling, design and purpose.
From scented candles to innovative food concepts, each stand told a unique story, one that went beyond aesthetics to capture identity, value and human connection.
For many of the students, the event was more than just an academic exercise; it was a moment to dream out loud.
Guided by their lecturer, Peter Wonders, they explored what it truly means to build a brand in today’s competitive world where trust, consistency and experience matter just as much as logos and slogans.
Chairman of the occasion, Nana Kum Gyata VI, in his remarks said a brand is what people say about you when you are not present.
At the end of the presentations, awards were presented to deserving groups with Vida Nyaneba emerging as the overall best branding student.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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