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It was a colourful event on Sunday as thousands of workers from various organisations joined millions across the world to mark the May Day Celebration.
This year’s celebration themed ‘Protecting jobs and incomes in the era of COVID- 19 and beyond” was well attended as workers displayed placards to drum home their demands amidst the usual drumming and chanting of slogans at the Independence Square in Accra.
Workers wore in branded T-Shirts and wielded placards some of which read “we need salary increment”, “E-levy is killing us”, “Government should stop increasing fuel prices”, “and commercial drivers are suffering”.
About 55 workers from the various labour unions were honoured at the parade for their outstanding services and hard work. They were presented with citations.
President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in his address congratulated workers for their immense contribution to nation.
He stated that the government, organised labour and business community could help sustain the economy and improve the living standards of all Ghanaians.
He explained that efforts were being made to rehabilitate the Tema Oil Refinery, to enable it contribute to stabilisng petroleum prices.
“We are in difficult times and government is working so hard to address the current challenges facing the economy and those that relate to improving the quality of life for all Ghanaians”. he added
Other dignitaries Present include the Vice- President, Dr Mahamadu Bamumia: the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori -Atta; the Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Ignatuis Baffour Awuah; a Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Bright Wereko-Brobby; the Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust, Dr John Oofori-Tenkorang;the president of the Ghana Employers Association (GEA), Daniel Achaempong, and the Chief Executive Officer of the GEA,Mr Alex Frimpong.
Others were the General Secetary of the International Trade Union Congress, Africa, Kwesi Adu- Amankwah, the Secetary General of the Organisation of African Trade Union Unity , Arezki Mezhoud; the Cuban Ambassador of Ghana, Anette Chao Garcia, and the Resident Director of the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung , Johan Ivanov.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
Four tricycle operators, popularly known as ‘Pragya’, have been prosecuted and fined GH¢600 each equivalent to 50 penalty units by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) Sanitation Court for obstructing public roads at the Agbogbloshie Market.
The offenders, who were arrested by Public Health Officers of the AMA during a routine enforcement exercise, pleaded guilty to the offence and were subsequently convicted by the court.
The four operators were among the 21 offenders recently arrested at the Agbogbloshie Market for various sanitation and public order violations, including selling on open drains, obstructing walkways, and trading at unauthorised locations.
Speaking after the court proceedings, the Head of Public Health at the AMA, Madam Florence Kuukyi, said the court was lenient with the offenders since it was their first appearance, hence the fine, and warned that subsequent offenders would face stiffer penalties, including imprisonment.
The Ghana Police Service has arrested a man believed to be behind a series of robberies and killings of taxi drivers in the Greater Accra Region.
According to a statement from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), the suspect, Peter Akakpo, also known as “Dompe,” was arrested on October 13, 2025, at Kasoa-Domeabra.
Police say he is an ex-convict and is believed to have worked with another suspect, Vincent Gbetorglo, who was arrested earlier on June 30, 2025.
The arrests follow investigations into the deaths of two taxi drivers at Sakaman Blue Lagoon on May 9 and June 15, 2025. Police say the suspects contacted the victims before the attacks.
The Anti-Armed Robbery Unit of the CID led the investigation, using intelligence and surveillance to track down the suspects.
Police say efforts are being made to recover the vehicles of the murdered drivers.
The CID assured the public that investigations are still ongoing and promised to provide updates as new information emerges.
By: Jacob Aggrey
