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I need surgery to stop my growth – Ghana’s tallest man cries for help

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Sulemana Abdul Samed who is reported to be Ghana’s tallest man is appealing for financial help to undergo surgery to stop his growth.

29-year-old Samed, who stands at an incredible seven feet four inches said on Breakfast Daily on Citi TV on Tuesday, January 10, that Doctors at the Tamale Teaching Hospital have told him that he will continue to add to his height if the surgery is not performed.

“I need help for surgery because the doctors said the growth is in my head, so I need surgery to stop it,” Samed said, adding, that he is also suffering from chronic pains in his spinal cord.

Samed, popularly known as ‘Awuche,’ also stated that his gigantic stature also means he must use at least 14 yards of material to sew a single cloth.

He added that he has resorted to Issahaku Musah, a tailor to make his preferred outfit.

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Mr. Musah has for the past seven years been making clothes for Sulemana.

This he said is taking a toll on his finances. He disclosed that his mobile money business has collapsed.

Aside from clothing, Awuche does not have a befitting bed.

His double-sized mattress and a student mattress have been combined to give him relative comfort, even that, he has to sleep in a diagonal way.

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From afar, he looks tall and like a giant but a closer view of him reveals Awuche is physically unfit.

He is battling chronic wounds with a bandage tied to his left leg. There is also a visible wound on the right leg plus other health conditions.

Ordinarily, anyone in Awuche’s fame would’ve been excited, but he admits the thought of his health condition is draining.

Source: citinewsroom.com

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Constitutional review: Government accepts proposal to abolish death penalty – Dominic Ayine

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Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has announced that the government has accepted the recommendation to abolish the death penalty and replace it with life imprisonment as part of the constitutional review process.

He said the proposed amendment would affect Articles 3, 13, 19 and 72 of the 1992 Constitution, with offences that previously attracted the death penalty instead carrying life imprisonment.

Dr. Ayine made the announcement on July 30, 2026, at the Jubilee House in Accra during the Government Accountability Series while outlining the government’s position on the final recommendations of the Constitution Review Committee.

According to him, the government believes the death penalty is inconsistent with the constitutional right to life and Ghana’s international human rights obligations.

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He explained that the recommendation forms part of broader proposals aimed at strengthening the protection of fundamental human rights under the Constitution.

Dr. Ayine said the government had also accepted the spirit of several recommendations to expand rights relating to women, children, persons with disabilities, older persons and the youth.

He added that a comprehensive Human Rights Act would be introduced to protect these rights and provide detailed enforcement mechanisms instead of amending the entrenched provisions of the Constitution through a national referendum.

By: Jacob Aggrey

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Dzifa Gomashie urges investment in Ghana’s tourism, hospitality and creative sectors

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Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called on both local and international investors to tap into opportunities in Ghana’s tourism, hospitality and creative industries.

Speaking in an interview yesterday with World Media USA Today, the Minister said government is committed to creating a conducive investment environment to support growth in the sector.

She highlighted key investment areas including hotels, fashion, music, film production, and tourism infrastructure.

Dzifa Gomashie also encouraged Ghanaians to invest in domestic tourism to help boost the local economy.

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According to her, strategic investment in tourism and the creative economy will drive economic transformation, create jobs, and position Ghana as Africa’s gateway for heritage, culture, business and investment.

“Ghana has vast opportunities across tourism, hospitality and the creative industries. We are ready and open for business,” she stated.

The Minister’s remarks come as government intensifies efforts to leverage culture and tourism as drivers of economic growth and job creation.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme

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