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No sex on eve of elections – journalists advised
A seasoned media practitioner and consultant, Madam Ivy Priscilla Setordjie, has entreated journalists assigned to cover the December 7 polls to abstain from sex on the eve of election.
“The general elections are a sacred national event which requires all your energy and concentration to cover accurately,” she told participants at a recent training on ‘Election Reporting’ at Ho.
According to her, recovering from a hectic and stressful sex session the night before, could affect the performance of a journalist on the field the day after.
The training was organised by the Multimedia Group, Joy News, in the series for 30 journalists in the Volta and Oti regions in the countdown to the polls, to ensure precise reporting and media professionalism on the presidential and parliamentary elections.
Madam Setordjie who was a facilitator and a resource person at the programme again cautioned the participants against taking alcohol, saying any reporter who turned up drunk at a polling station would be doing a great disservice to the nation.
“A serious journalist on a crucial national assignment must avoid anything which would distract his attention from the task ahead of him, she said.
The media consultant reminded the participants that, their duty on that day was not to engage in unnecessary arguments with officials of the Electoral Commission (EC), party agents and personnel of the security agencies.
“You are to report on the facts on the ground without sacrificing your neutrality and professionalism,” Madam Setordjie warned.
On the safety of journalists, she asked the participants to identify a safe exit at every polling station and leave as soon as possible if the ground turned hostile for them.
“No assignment is worth your life and so safety first, report later,” she said.
The topics treated at the training included Election Day coverage principles, Use of cameras at polling stations, and News updates on elections, among others.
However Dr Kojo Cobba Essel, a medical doctor and an ISSA certified expert in exercise therapy, fitness nutrition and corrective exercise, believes individuals must not be deprived of sex before work.
He noted that it was sex “enhanced by other factors” such as aphrodisiacs that actually drains one’s energy.
According to him, if individuals engaged in “responsible sex” without the use of aphrodisiacs that could “actually reduce a lot of stress.”
“If you are not going to take any aphrodisiac and you do it like your regular sex you are going to be less stressed when you wake up,” he noted.
From Alberto Mario Noretti, Ho
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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.
