Government takes further actions against illegal mining

Government in its continued efforts to clamp down on the long-standing menace of Illegal Small-Scale Mining, has concluded operational measures to intensify the ongoing “Operation Halt”.

This was contained in a statement issued by the ministry of Information on Wednesday October 9, 2024.

According to the government, the initiative is led by the Ghana Armed forces, to rid the river bodies of all forms of mining activities.

This phase of the operation will be done in conjunction with the Small-Scale Miners Association of Ghana.

As part of the measures, the government has reasserted that river bodies and forest reserves remain red zones.

Additionally, the government has reiterated its commitment to the fight against illegal small-scale mining and calls on all stakeholders to join the fight.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme

Chief Imam issues disclaimer on unauthorised petitions

The Office of the National Chief Imam has warned Muslim organizations and individuals against issuing statements and petitions to the Government in his name without permission.

In a statement, the Chief Imam said he had observed that some groups had been circulating petitions, including a recent one on Hajj, using his name without authorization.

He stressed that such actions were unlawful and cautioned those involved to stop or face the law.

The Chief Imam reminded the public that on October 4, 2022, he, together with the National Imams of all Muslim sects, signed a deed and presented it to the Government at the Jubilee House.

The agreement recognised the National Muslim Conference of Ghana as the official body representing Muslims in their dealings with state institutions.

He urged that any petitions meant to be sent to the Government in his name should go through the National Muslim Conference of Ghana with the approval of the Advisory Board of his office.

By: Jacob Aggrey

Abronye remanded in police custody for one week

The Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, has been remanded into prison custody for one week.

He was brought before an Accra Circuit Court on Thursday, September 12, 2025, on charges of offensive conduct conducive to breach of the peace and publication of false news, which are classified as misdemeanours under Ghanaian law.

After hearing the case, the court ordered that he be kept in custody while investigations continue.

He is expected to reappear before the court on Thursday, September 19, 2025.

By: Jacob Aggrey