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Keta chiefs express confidence in Bawumia’s bold policies for Ghana
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Traditional rulers in Keta, in the Volta Region, have expressed confidence in policies that Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has been espousing, which he hopes to implement as President.
Dr. Bawumia, since his election as Flagbearer of the NPP last year, has been touring the country and explaining his policies, dubbed “bold solutions,” and his latest stop is the Volta Region, where he visited Keta Constituency Keta Thursday.
Welcoming Dr. Bawumia to the Constituency, at a stakeholders interaction, Chiefs of Keta, who were part of the stakeholders engagement, commended Dr. Bawumia for his impact as Vice President, and also his vision for the country, which the Chiefs expressed confidence in.
“We have been following keenly all your exploits and your message of bold solutions you have for the future of this country. We are excited and for us Chiefs. our politics is all about development,” said the Dufia of Kedzi, Togbui Acolatse V, who spoke on behalf of the Chiefs present.
He said, “We know what you have done and continue to do. We believe God will continue to bless you so that you will continue the good works you have started.”
The Dufia of Kedzi, added that as Vice President, Dr. Bawumia has initiated so many things that have ”touched the lives of everybody.”
“Each and every one of us, including the Chiefs are beneficiaries of some of your innovative ideas. It is our belief that the bold solutions that you’re espousing will come to bear on us,” Togbui Acolatse V continued.
The Chiefs also commended Dr. Bawumia for upholding high moral values of ” integrity, honesty and hardwork,” and prayed for his success, as he seeks to lead the country as President.
They said, “It is our prayer, and the prayer of the god’s that the Almighty continue to bless you and give you strength, for the few weeks we have ahead of us, so that we can have a very successful and a peaceful election, so that we can continue to feel your development that you have planned for this country, and all your policies that you have for this country.”
The Chiefs added that the ”moral authority” that Dr. Bawumia stands for, ”will propel him exponentially” to a “formal authority, in shaa Allah.”
The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested former professional boxer Michael Ayitey Okai, popularly known as “Ayitey Powers,” over an alleged threat of death against the Director-General of the National Sports Authority, Yaw Ampofo.
According to the Police, the 46-year-old former boxer was arrested on Monday, August 24, 2026, in connection with the alleged threat.
The Police said the arrest followed a video circulating on social media in which Ayitey Powers is alleged to have issued the threat against Mr Ampofo.
He is currently in Police custody and is assisting with investigations.
The Accra Regional Police Command said investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged threat and determine the appropriate action to be taken in accordance with the law.
The Command has urged the public to refrain from sharing unverified information about the matter while the investigation continues.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Minority Leader in Parliament Alexander Afenyo Markin has sued the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, and Multimedia Group Limited over alleged defamatory comments made against him on the Newsfile programme.
In a writ filed at the High Court in Accra, Mr Afenyo Markin is seeking GH¢15 million in damages, an apology and retraction of the statements, among other reliefs.
The suit follows comments allegedly made by Mr Gyamfi during the Saturday, August 22, 2026 edition of Newsfile, hosted by Samson Lardy Anyenini.
According to the statement of claim, Mr Gyamfi described Mr Afenyo Markin as an “extortionist” while responding to a question about GoldBod’s reported profits and its position on losses arising from its operations.
The plaintiff claims that Mr Gyamfi repeated the allegation when the host sought clarification on whether he stood by the description.
Mr Afenyo Markin further claims that Mr Gyamfi challenged him to sue him and insisted that the allegation was true.
The plaintiff argues that the statements created the impression that he engages in extortion, uses his political influence to put improper pressure on public institutions and officials, and conducts himself in a manner inconsistent with the standards expected of a lawyer and public office holder.
He denies the allegations and maintains that he is not an extortionist and has never engaged in the conduct alleged by Mr Gyamfi.
The Minority Leader also argues that the comments were made maliciously and were presented as facts without evidence being disclosed.
He claims the statements have damaged his reputation, professional standing and public image, particularly because of his position as a senior political figure and legal practitioner.
The suit also names Multimedia Group Limited as a defendant because, according to the plaintiff, the alleged defamatory comments were broadcast through JoyNews and subsequently circulated on social media platforms, including X, Facebook and YouTube.
Mr Afenyo Markin claims Multimedia failed to stop the comments or deactivate Mr Gyamfi’s microphone after the allegations were made.
He is therefore asking the court to award him general, aggravated and exemplary damages, as well as GH¢15 million in compensation and legal costs.
He is also seeking an order compelling the defendants to issue a full, unconditional and unequivocal retraction and public apology.
The plaintiff wants the apology and retraction to be given similar prominence and reach as the original publication, including through JoyNews and the social media platforms where the comments were disseminated.
He is further seeking a permanent injunction preventing the defendants from repeating the alleged defamatory statements or words with a similar meaning.
The writ requires the defendants to enter an appearance within eight days after being served.
It warns that failure to do so could result in judgment being entered in their absence.
The case was filed by lawyer Paa Kwesi Abaidoo of Dehyena Chambers on behalf of Mr Afenyo Markin.
By: Jacob Aggrey
