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Let’s fight for systems that protect us after retirement – Mubarak Muntaka to colleague MPs
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 Ashanti South Regional Police Intelligence Directorate has arrested two suspects in connection with a robbery attack on an Indian national in Obuasi and a separately planned robbery operation targeting a distribution company in the same area.
On April 16, 2026, Police received credible intelligence that a group of armed men were planning an attack in Obuasi. A police team moved swiftly into the area and arrested suspect Iddrisu Fuseini, also known as “Iddi”, at his hideout in Bedieso, Obuasi.
During interrogation, he confessed to being part of a six-member gang that attacked an Indian national at his residence at New Baakoyeden, Obuasi, on April 12 2026, robbing him of GH₵150,000.00.
He disclosed that the attack was orchestrated following a tip-off from suspect Ibrahim, an employee of the victim, who informed the gang that the victim kept large sums of money.
Further investigations led to the arrest of a second suspect, Shaibu Mohammed, also known as “SM” or “Cicinati”, on 20th April 2026 at his hideout in Gausu, Obuasi. During interrogation, he admitted to participating in the planning of the robbery and confirmed that the gang had further planned to rob a distribution company near Mawuli Hotel in Obuasi.
Investigations have further revealed that both suspects are currently standing trial at the Obuasi Circuit Court in connection with a separate robbery of GH₵600,000.00.
A manhunt is ongoing to arrest the remaining accomplices, identified as Khalifa, Edward, Prof, Waddle, Ebbe, and Ibrahim, and to recover a pump action gun and a locally manufactured pistol believed to be in their possession.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
