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IGP directs police to wear protective gear with armoured escorts in Bawku
The Ghana Police Service has expressed concern that its personnel and their families have become targets of attacks in Bawku and its surrounding areas in the Upper East region.
As a result, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno has banned the movement of police officers and their families to Bawku and its environs.
The IGP further instructed officers already deployed in the region to wear protective gear and ensure they are escorted by armoured vehicles for their safety.
This measure is aimed at addressing the increasing threats faced by law enforcement in the area after two uninformed police officers travelling on a motorbike were killed at Binduri.
The killing occurred shortly after the IGP visited Bawku and called for calm over reports that some police officers had killed a youth leader in the area.
JoyNews’ journalist Maxwell Agbagba commented on the new safety measures, stating, “The police are urged to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensure they are escorted by armoured vehicles. The directive stresses the need for swift compliance and should be treated as urgent. Failure to adhere to this could be dangerous, so all officers should take note and comply.”
Meanwhile, a press conference that was scheduled for today, Tuesday, at 9 a.m. to discuss the situation in Bawku was unexpectedly canceled just before it was to begin.
Source:myjoyonline.com
The Second Deputy Minority Whip, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, has defended the conduct of the Minority in Parliament during Tuesday’s chaotic sitting, insisting their actions were to protect what they believe is a violation of parliamentary procedure.
Explaining the incident, he said the Minority was reacting to developments surrounding a letter which allegedly directed that a seat belonging to the MP for Kpandai be declared vacant despite an earlier ruling by the Speaker.
He argued that the Speaker’s ruling should stand unless overturned by a competent court, and described the sudden reversal as shocking and against parliamentary precedent.
Mr Ahmed said the Minority only attempted to make a statement to register their displeasure, but tensions rose when the Majority Leader insisted on responding instead of commenting, which he said was against the rules.
He also denied claims that Minority MPs crossed the aisle, stressing that they remained within their side and only sought the Speaker’s attention.
He further complained that during proceedings, the Mace—the symbol of authority in the House—was not present and Minority microphones were disconnected, making the process one-sided.
He said the caucus intends to continue pushing to ensure that the MP for Kpandai retains his seat, adding that their next steps will be strategic.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Mahama has stated that it is too early for anyone to call for the scrapping of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) despite recent controversies surrounding the institution.
He argued that the office remains an important part of Ghana’s fight against corruption.
He explained that government is strengthening anti-corruption bodies such as the Economic and Organised Crime Office and the OSP, noting that the OSP is the only agency with the power to independently prosecute cases without going through the Attorney General.
President Mahama said many people distrust the Attorney General’s office because it is headed by a government minister, and some fear it may be slow to prosecute its own.
He believes an independent body like the OSP offers stronger accountability, regardless of who is involved.
He admitted that citizens want to see more prosecutions and visible results, but urged the public to give the OSP time.
He encouraged the office to speed up its investigations to show that it remains relevant in the fight against corruption.
By: Jacob Aggrey
