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Husband told to report gender based violence against them
Many men are victims of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) but, in most cases, it turns out that the majority of them experiencing it from their intimate partners, tend to shy away from reporting their experiences, says the Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ).
Realising that men were often overlooked, and their cases trivialised, he urged men to speak out and be allies in the fight against GBV.
According to the Ashanti Sub-Regional Director of the CHRAJ, Samuel Asante-Yeboah, men and boys could also be victims of GBV, which could include physical, sexual, psychological, and emotional abuse.
He was speaking at the climax of a 16-day activism against GBV organised by the AngloGold Ashanti, Obuasi Mine.
It was held together with partners including Underground Mining Alliance (UMA), Veolia Ghana, Epiroc Ghana, The Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU).
It drew participants from the clergy, traditional leaders, political leaders, women groups, interest groups and employees of AngloGold Ashanti.
Commemorated from November 25 to December 10 annually, the global campaign serves as a crucial reminder of the persistent struggle against GBV and the need for concerted efforts to protect and support victims.
In his remarks, the Community Relations Manager of the mining company, Edmund Oduro Agyei, also observed that “when we think about GBV, we may automatically think women were primary victims, but men too can be affected, and their experiences deserve acknowledgement and understanding”.
He said it was “crucial that we take holistic approach to the discussions, that violence in all its forms, is a human rights violation that transcends gender boundaries and urged men to voice out their experiences”.
“By doing so, they equip themselves to encourage empathy and create a more inclusive discussion that promotes healing and support for individuals impacted by violence”, he noted.
According to the Community Relations Manager, to win the fight against GBV, there was the need to adopt a holistic approach that recognised that violence of all forms, “is a human rights violation that transcends gender boundaries”.
To demonstrate their strong commitment to eliminating GBV of all forms, he said AngloGold Ashanti has implemented robust policies and procedures to prevent harassment and violence in the workplace.
Referencing a recent research, he noted that poor socio-economic circumstances could be a contributory factor in GBV, and therefore at “AngloGlod Ashanti, our community investment programmes support the empowerment of women and girls”.
He said the programmes promoted equal access to education, mentorship programmes, skills development and entrepreneurship programmes that educate and guide women to be self-sustaining.
Mr. Joseph Bernasko, Head of Operations, Veolia Ghana, said they had invested time, energy and resources towards prevention which included funding for education programmes, support services for survivors, training for law enforcement and healthcare providers and research to better understand and address the root cause of GBV.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Obuasi
The Volta North Regional Police Command has secured a conviction of a 27 year old man Mohammed Rafiu for making unlawful entry and stealing church musical instruments at Hohoe in the Volta Region.
On June 5, 2026 the accused was observed near the Faith International Ministry Church carrying a sack containing various items rushing to hail a car.
The witnesses suspected his action and approached to check the content in the sack. The following items were found, One (1) Amplifier, One (1) equalizer, One (1) mixer and
Cross-over Machine all belonging to the church.
The accused was arrested and brought to the Hohoe Police District where he admitted to police to the charges leveled against him.
On Monday June 8, 2026 the accused was put before the Hohoe circuit cout where he pleaded guilty on two counts and was convicted and sentenced to three (3) years for unlawful entry and four (4) years of stealing.
Both sentences are to run concurrently.
The Volta North Regional Police Command has urged the general public to immediately report any suspected criminal activities to the Police for action.
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Dome-Kwabenya MP, Ga East MCE tour flood-prone areas in the constituency, assure victims of support
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Dome-Kwabenya, Elikplim Akurugu, together with the Municipal Chief Executive for the Ga East Municipal Assembly, Edmund Agboh, and officials of the assembly, have toured several flood-prone communities in the constituency to identify the causes of recent flooding and inspect structures obstructing waterways.
The inspection made on the Monday, 8th June, 2026 formed part of efforts to assess the extent of the flooding, identify structures built on waterways, and develop plans for their demolition to prevent future occurrences.
Some areas visited during the tour included Christian Village, Sesemi, Abokobi Station, Falaku and the Pure Water area, all of which were affected by the recent floods that hit parts of the constituency.
Speaking to the media after the inspection, the MP expressed sadness over the destruction caused by the floods, noting that although no lives were lost, many residents had suffered significant property damage.
She attributed much of the flooding to human activities such as indiscriminate dumping of refuse into drains and the construction of buildings on waterways and drainage channels.
The MP appealed to residents to change their attitudes towards sanitation and environmental management, stressing that the country did not have a deficit of prayers but rather an attitude deficit.
She assured residents that the assembly and its technical team would immediately begin work to address some of the drainage challenges identified during the tour.
Ms. Akurugu sympathised with residents whose homes and businesses were affected by the floods and assured them that efforts were being made to secure relief items to support them.
The Municipal Chief Executive of the Ga East Municipal Assembly, Edmund Agboh, said the inspection was intended to take stock of the causes of the recent flooding, which he described as unprecedented.
According to him, the assembly wants to be proactive by identifying and addressing the factors responsible for the flooding before the next rainy season.
Mr. Agboh blamed part of the problem on the increasing number of structures being erected on waterways and drainage paths, as well as the failure of some residents to comply with building regulations.
He disclosed that many of the structures identified during the inspection would be marked for demolition after the necessary procedures had been completed.
The MCE further announced plans to intensify inspections, particularly on weekends, explaining that some developers often undertake unauthorised construction works on Saturdays and Sundays when assembly officials are not at work.
He said the assembly would collaborate with neighbouring jurisdictions and deploy additional resources to improve drainage systems and reduce flooding in the municipality.
The MCE assured that the assembly will use the findings from the inspection to implement immediate and long-term measures aimed at reducing flooding and protecting lives and property in Dome-Kwabenya.
The Director of Works at the Ga East Municipal Assembly, Engineer Justine Glover, said the team inspected several critical locations along the Dakobi River and other flood-prone areas.
He explained that at Pantang Village, officials directed contractors to excavate and open blocked culvert outlets to allow the free flow of water during rainfall.
At Sesemi, he said the team observed extensive damage caused by upstream developments and the absence of proper drainage infrastructure.
Engineer Glover added that officials recommended dredging drainage channels at Abokobi Station to improve the performance of existing culverts.
He further revealed that some structures identified on waterways at Falaku had been earmarked for demolition as part of efforts to restore the natural flow of water.
In addition to the inspection, the MP and the MCE visited residents affected by the floods in the Pure Water area to offer words of encouragement and assure them of support.
The tour also revealed that many residents had constructed buildings on waterways, while several structures lacked the required building permits, a situation officials said had contributed significantly to the flooding experienced in the constituency.
By: Jacob Aggrey
