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Ningo-Prampram sea defense project nears completion
In a bid to address the devastating effects of tidal waves along the coastal belt, the government, about three years ago, began the construction of a sea defence wall on the shores of the Ningo-Prampram District.
The about $69m project, under the Ningo-Prampram Coastal Protection Project, is meant to protect the five-kilometre stretch from tidal waves, beach erosion and flooding.
When completed, it would among other things, protect the livelihoods of the people, and boost domestic tourism in the Ningo-Prampram area – one of the tourist destinations in the country.
A recent visit to the site saw engineers putting finishing touches, indicating that the project could be completed by the end of December, this year.
When the Works and Housing Minister, Mr Francis Asenso-Boakye, paid a visit to the site in July, Mr Kwasi Sarpong Osei, Project Manager of Messrs Bridge Global Consolidated Limited, the construction company undertaking the project, stated the readiness of the company to go by the project schedule.
Mr Osei said about 2.6-kilometres out of the total five-kilometres sea defence project, had been completed, adding that the remaining 2.4 kilometres would be finished in due time.
He, however, appealed to the government to expedite the release of funds to fast-track work on the project.
The aerial shots captured by the reporter depict the extent of work completed at the site. Some residents have so far expressed satisfaction at the project and are hopeful that it would bring them some relief as they go about their daily activities.
Coastal erosion and flooding which continue to affect the communities along the coast could be traced to the impact of human activities, climate change and rise in sea-levels.
By Geoffrey Buta
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Health Minister leads delegation Mimi Darko’s appointment as AMA Director General
Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Minister for Health and Member of Parliament has led a delegation to secure the appointment of Dr Delese Mimi Darko, Chief Executive Officer of the Food and Drugs Authority, as the Director General of the African Medicines Agency (AMA) during the ongoing 2nd Ordinary Session of the Conference of State Parties in Kigali, Rwanda.
This prestigious appointment, achieved through a competitive process, marks a proud and historic moment for Ghana and the entire continent.
It highlights Dr. Darko’s exceptional leadership, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to enhancing public health and regulatory systems across Africa.
The Minister expressed his deep appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for his strong support and leadership throughout this process.
Mr.Akandoh congratulated Dr. Mimi Darko and Team Ghana for their incredibly successful campaign.
The AMA was established by the African Union on November 5, 2021, with the primary objective of improving access to quality, safe, and effective medical products throughout the continent. Its creation aims to facilitate the regulation and oversight of essential medicines at a continental level while promoting collaboration among African countries and regions.
The Agency’s mission is to provide leadership in creating an enabling regulatory environment for the pharmaceutical sector in Africa, ensuring that the African population has access to essential medical products and technologies.
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Police arrest five suspects involved in robbery cases in Ashanti Region
The Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) in the Ashanti Region has informed the public about a recent breakthrough in the fight against armed robbery in the Denchemuoso District.
Following a series of robbery incidents in the area, on April 22, 2025, PID/Ashanti operatives, acting on credible intelligence, apprehended one Michael Owusu Ansah, alias Baby Last, aged 32.
The suspect had been on the police wanted list since 2016 in connection with a robbery and the murder of Police Officer G/Cpl Frank Essel of SWAT/Ashanti, which occurred at the Open Space Hotel in Denchemuoso on May 19, 2016.
During interrogation, the suspect confessed to engaging in multiple street and residential robberies in Denchemuoso, Atwima-Techiman, Asuoyeboah, and surrounding areas.
He also disclosed that his gang operated with knives, pistols, and pump-action guns.
Further investigations led to the identification and arrest of his accomplices, namely:Emmanuel Owusu, alias Cassidy, Maxwell Gyimah, alias Nana Kwame, Sudais Oxford Ntiamoah, alias The Man Sudais and Rhano Okyere, alias Demon
These individuals were arrested from their hideouts within Atwima-Techiman and Denchemuoso.
However, one suspect, remains at large and efforts are underway to apprehend him and recover the weapons used in the robberies.
All five arrested suspects were arraigned before the Atasomanso Circuit Court on May 13, 2025.
They were remanded into police custody and are scheduled to reappear on June 4, 2025.
