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Limitless Foundation raises funds for PWDs

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Limitless Foundation, a non-profit organisation has organised the maiden edition of the Foundation’s Charity Polo Tournament in Accra.

The event, which was held at the Accra Polo Club last Saturday, was to raise funds to support Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the country.

The tournament, which was between esteemed members of the Accra Polo Club was in two sessions; for juniors and seniors of the club, ie, Limitless Black team and limitless black team.

The winners were awarded with plaques and souvenirs for their performance while individual players were also given prizes for their outstanding performances.

Present at the event were the Minister of Gender, Mrs Cynthia Mamle Morrison, the FDA Boss, Ms Delese Mimi Darko, Presidential Candidate for CPP, Mr Ivor Greenstreet, the Colombian Ambassador to Ghana, Ms Claudia Turbay Quintero, the Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, Mr Himeno Tsutomu, the Switzerland Ambassador to Ghana, Philipp Stalder amongst other dignitaries.

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Speaking at the event, the Gender Minister, Mrs Cynthia Mamle Morrison commended 17-year-old Arnav Nambiar for always supporting PWDs and also organising the tournament, adding that such events allow PWDs to feel part of the society.

She encouraged PWDs not to feel ashamed of their situation but get themselves involved with such activities anytime they have the opportunity partake in it.

Mrs Morrison pledged the government’s continuous support to PWDs in the country, stating it will continue to provide job opportunities for them, as well as support organisations like Limitless that aims at assisting PWDs in the society.

The Founder of Limitless, Arnav Nambiar expressed excitement over the event, stating that the amount raised was good enough and therefore would go a long way to support the needs of the PWDs.

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Being a victim of road accident in 2018, he explained his experience motivated him to support PWDs, therefore organising the friendly tournament to support their needs.

“That incident urged me to do something to support people who are living with physical challenges. I initiated this foundation and called it Limitless Ghana. The main objective of my foundation is to raise awareness and extend support to facilitate the lives of persons living with disabilities in Ghana,” he said.

He was of the view that sports is an excellent platform to inspire people, adding that the Para-athletes who represent the country in various international events are national treasures and therefore need to be supported by individuals, organisations, government and the country as a whole.

“Our Para-athlete superstars need support in the following areas of preparation, camping, kitting, competition apparel, transport, food and nutrition. Most of all they need professional help to develop their skills and empower themselves to shine in an international arena. They are heroes, ordinary individuals who find the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles,” he said.

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Arnav Nambiar added that, “They serve as an inspiration to what can be achieved by all others in similar situations. Every human being matters, everyone has potential. Total inclusion for a dignified, productive life, to be an integral part of the society is the aim.”

He appealed to all CEOs and managers of prestigious organisations to give job opportunities or vocational training opportunities in their respective organisations to PWDs in order to transform their lives.

For his part, the Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, Mr Himeno Tsutomu made it known that Japan had put in place measures and are ready to host Ghana in the upcoming ‘World Para Power Lifting Invitational Competition’ in February 2021.

He also expressed excitement over the Limitless first charity polo tournament, stating that the Japanese government will continue to support PWDs in that regard.

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The Colombian Ambassador to Ghana, Ms Claudia Turbay Quintero, also commended Limitless Foundation for organising the tournament and also pledged her support to the Foundation.

About Limitless Ghana Foundation

Limitless Ghana is a registered non-profit foundation, founded in 2018 by Arnav Nambiar, a 17-year-old student of Lincoln Community School. Its members are Analise Awuah Darko, 14-year-old student of Ghana International School and Raj Thakwani, also a 14-year-old student of Delhi Public School.

The main objective of Limitless Ghana is to create awareness about persons living with disabilities in Ghana and raise funds to support their needs.

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Limitless Foundation partners with the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) and stands to engage with all disability based organisations.

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Man sentenced to 25 years for robbery at Manso Akwasiso

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A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment with hard labour by the Bekwai Circuit Court for his role in a 2022 robbery at a mining site at Manso Akwasiso in the Ashanti South Region.

The convict, Dominic Ofori, also known as Fanta, was arrested on 16th February 2026 after years on the run. He pleaded guilty before the Bekwai Circuit Court to robbery contrary to Section 149 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 Act 29, and was accordingly sentenced to 25 years imprisonment with hard labour.

On March 20, 2022, the Manso Adubia District Police received intelligence that a group of armed men from Manso Abodom were planning to attack a mining site at Manso Akwasiso to rob the owner of gold concentrate. Acting on the information, police mounted a coordinated operation and laid an ambush at the site.

At about 5:30 pm the same day, four-armed men arrived at the site, fired indiscriminately, and robbed the miners of their gold concentrate. The police team on surveillance intervened, resulting in an exchange of gunfire.

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Three of the suspects, Abu Abubakar, Musah Latif, and Gideon Takyi, sustained gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead on arrival at St Martins Catholic Hospital at Agroyesum. Dominic Ofori escaped at the time but was later arrested and put before the court.

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has assured the public of its continued commitment to combating violent crimes and bringing offenders to justice.

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Ashanti police arrest man for publishing false news on TikTok

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The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested 45-year-old Isaac Boafo, also known as “Duabo King,” for allegedly publishing false news intended to cause fear and panic.

Police said the arrest follows a viral TikTok video in which Boafo claimed that four officers at the Central Police Station in Kumasi engaged in inappropriate conduct with commercial sex workers during night patrols in Asafo.

Officers from the Police Intelligence Directorate (Ashanti Region) apprehended Boafo after receiving intelligence about the video.

During questioning, he admitted to creating the video to attract views and engagement online, and acknowledged that he could not prove the allegations.

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Boafo also admitted making comments about the President of the Republic for content purposes and could not defend those statements.

He has been formally charged and is in detention as investigations continue.

The Ashanti Regional Police have warned the public against publishing or sharing false information on social media, noting that such acts can cause fear, panic, and damage reputations.

They said anyone found engaging in similar conduct will face legal action.

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