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KAA campaign dismisses concerns after departure of former Campaign Manager
The campaign team of Ing Kwabena Agyei Agyepong has responded to the departure of its former campaign manager, Ofosu Asamoah, who has chosen to follow a new political direction within the New Patriotic Party.
The team explained that although the move is unfortunate, it does not disrupt its work.
In a statement, the team noted that political shifts of this kind are common, even at the highest level of national politics.
It stressed that the KAA campaign is grounded in the commitment of a wide group of supporters and not the choices of a few individuals.
The team expressed appreciation for Ofosu Asamoah’s past contributions and wished him well.
The campaign assured supporters and delegates that its resolve remains firm.
It emphasised that its work is guided by a belief that the NPP must return to its core values of service, sacrifice and selflessness.
The team recalled that Ing Agyepong has faced political challenges for years but has stayed loyal to the party throughout.
The team acknowledged that it does not have the financial resources of other aspirants but noted that its strength lies in its message of hope, unity and a return to the party’s roots.
It stated that this message is gaining strong support among delegates across the country.
The statement reaffirmed the campaign’s commitment to fighting the growing monetisation of politics, which it believes contributed to the party’s recent electoral setback.
It said the team remains focused on engaging delegates and promoting its policy ideas ahead of the party’s primaries.
The KAA campaign encouraged its supporters to stay calm and committed as it works toward securing victory in the upcoming internal contest.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Criminal Investigation Department has launched an investigation into a viral video in which a woman identified as Arianna Naomi Mackey, an American citizen, claims she was kidnapped by five masked men, whom she alleges were officers of the Ghana Police Service on snap-check duty in Accra, and robbed her of some amount of money.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the video was recorded at a hotel in Accra where Ms. Mackey and two companions were staying.
According to the police, investigation also confirmed that they checked out of the hotel on December 5, 2025.Checks at the Kotoka International Airport also disclosed that she left Ghana on the same day.
The Police subsequently contacted the alleged victim to assist the investigation. She indicated to Police that she was out of the country and she could not get the names of the alleged officers nor the number plate of the vehicle they were using.
Police further requested for the contact details of her friend in Ghana, who she said was with her during the time of the incident.
She, however, stated that her friend does not want to be involved in the investigation.
According to the police, she has since deleted the video on her page and further efforts by the Investigators to contact her through WhatsApp calls and messages have proved unsuccessful, as she has declined to respond and later blocked the team.
Meanwhile, efforts are ongoing to secure her cooperation through appropriate diplomatic channels.
The Ghana Police Service has noted that it treats such allegations very seriously and remains committed to uncovering the facts in this case.
The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested three men believed to be part of a kidnapping syndicate responsible for abducting a 42-year-old man in Wapuli, a community in the Yendi District.
The suspects, Haruna Seidu, Amidu Bandi and Osman Bandi allegedly kidnapped the victim and demanded GH¢100,000 from his family for his release.
According to a police statement, officers from the Regional Police Intelligence Directorate were deployed to Wapuli after the incident was reported.
The team conducted surveillance and launched a rescue operation.
On Friday, December 5, 2025, police successfully rescued the victim and arrested the suspects after what was described as an intense exchange of gunfire.
The suspects were later taken into custody and are expected to be arraigned before court.
The Police said the a fourth suspect, who is believed to have sustained gunshot wounds during the operation, is currently on the run.
They urged the public to provide any information that may lead to his arrest.
By: Jacob Aggrey
