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Let’s fight for systems that protect us after retirement – Mubarak Muntaka to colleague MPs
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The Member of Parliament (MP) for Asawase, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, has highlighted the challenges faced by former MPs, emphasising their vulnerability during times of illness due to the lack of post-retirement salary.
Mr. Muntaka contends that retired legislators often find themselves abandoned without financial support. During a tribute to the late Kwadwo Tawiah Likpalimor, former MP for Kpandai, who recently passed away, Muntaka urged his colleagues to unite in advocating for a system that safeguards the well-being of former parliamentarians after their tenure.
He expressed his concerns, stating, “Nobody is thinking about the family, nobody is thinking about children, nobody is thinking about the pain the family is going through. They are just happy to replace him. So, to each of us sitting here, if you think you are important, I am reminding you that you are not important at all.
Muntaka emphasised the need to foster a sense of unity among MPs and urged them to collectively strive for a system that provides support for former members, particularly in times of illness.
He clarified that the goal is not to request monetary assistance but rather to ensure that the state takes responsibility for the health and well-being of retired parliamentarians.
“Let us build a family here. Let’s be each other’s keeper. Let’s try to fight for a system that can protect us when we leave. We are not talking about giving money to us.
“If we are sick and you have served this chamber for even four years, why can’t the state take care of you?,” he queried.
Source: Citinewsroom.com
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly posing as a soldier and extorting money from unsuspecting members of the public at Ashaiman.
The suspect, identified as Bright Atsu Kudiabor, was arrested by the Ashaiman Police on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at about 7:00 a.m.
According to the Police, he was arrested at an area known as “I Shall Return”, where he was allegedly parading himself as a soldier and demanding money from people.
The Police said Kudiabor, who is an ex-convict, was initially arrested by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service in Ashaiman with assistance from other members of the public.
A search conducted on him after he was handed over to the Police reportedly led to the recovery of a set of military camouflage uniform.
The suspect is currently in Police custody and assisting with investigations.
The Tema Regional Police Command said he would be processed for court after investigations are completed.
The Police urged the public to remain vigilant and report anyone who falsely presents themselves as a soldier or a member of another security agency to deceive or extort money from the public.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, says the Volta Region holds enormous agricultural potential and efforts must be geared towards connecting farmers to the needed resources to unlock that potential.
He said focus must be on linking farmers to resources, technology, financing and markets to increase production, create jobs and build sustainable livelihoods.
Hon. Gunu made the remarks at the national launch of the Ghana Tomato Self-Sufficiency Initiative (GHATSI) held at Anloga in the Volta Region on Tuesday, September 15.
The initiative, under the theme “Produce at Home. Feed the Nation. Export the Surplus,” seeks to boost local tomato production, processing and marketing while reducing Ghana’s heavy reliance on imported tomatoes.
The launch was attended by the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, his Deputy, John Setor Dumelo, Feed Ghana Coordinator, Bright Demordzi, Members of Parliament, traditional leaders, MMDCEs, farmers and other stakeholders.
Mr.Gunu expressed appreciation to the Minister for Food and Agriculture for the support announced for the region, including two excavators, 200 cartons of organic fertiliser, and GH¢200,000 for Ms. Kuatudzo Esther Dela, a tomato farmer and processor from Ziope.
He described the initiative as an important step towards making agriculture a stronger driver of food security, job creation and economic growth in the Volta Region.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
