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NPC set to hold Extraordinary General Assembly, April 20

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April 15, 2024

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The Board of the National Paralympic Committee(NPC) of Ghana has set Saturday April 20, for its Extraordinary General Assembly.

The current date was arrived at following the postponement of the assembly in February to allow members to contribute to the organisation of the just ended 13th African Games.

Agenda of the assembly include the consideration for approval of Annual Membership Fees,consideration for approval of New Para Sports and their respective Federations/Associations,amendments to Article 2 Membership as well as date for Elective General Assembly per Article 7.

Consequently NPC Ghana, further announced that members shall to nominate and send two delegates, one with voting right in reply to the notice and invitation and must be received by the NPC Ghana by not later than 5:00PM local time on Wednesday April 17.

Members to participate in the assembly are,para athletics,para powerlifting,sitting volleyball/para volleyball,shooting para sports,para swimming,wheelchair Basketball and para badminton.

There would also be para taekwondo,para cycling federation,wheelchair tennis,blind sports federation,cerebral palsy sports,blind football,adaptive boxing,boccia sports and para biathlon.

The rest are wheelchair rugby,para archery,wheelchair softball,national wheelchair and Amputee Sports Association of Ghana,Amputee Football Association of Ghana and para table tenis.

In a related development, the Confederation of African Amputee Football(CAAF) has announced the postponement of the African Amputee Football Cup of Nations(AAFCON) which was scheduled for this month(April).

This was contained in a letter signed by the President of CAAF, Leonel da Rocha Pinto and Secretary General, Peter Oloo dated April 9.

The tournament is now set for May 18-30 in Egypt.

“On behalf of the CAAF President and the CAAF Executive Committee, I must inform you that due to circumstances beyond our control, we will not be able to organise the tournament this April as earlier scheduled. We have to postpone the AAFCON to next month,”the statement read.

“We sincerely apologise for any convenience caused by the postponement of AAFCON. However we believe that this decision is necessary to maintain the integrity and fairness of the tournament while prioritising the safety and well-being of all participants,” it added.

By Michael D. Abayateye

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Man arrested in Ashaiman for allegedly posing as soldier and extorting money

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September 18, 2026

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The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly posing as a soldier and extorting money from unsuspecting members of the public at Ashaiman.

The suspect, identified as Bright Atsu Kudiabor, was arrested by the Ashaiman Police on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at about 7:00 a.m.

According to the Police, he was arrested at an area known as “I Shall Return”, where he was allegedly parading himself as a soldier and demanding money from people.

The Police said Kudiabor, who is an ex-convict, was initially arrested by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service in Ashaiman with assistance from other members of the public.

A search conducted on him after he was handed over to the Police reportedly led to the recovery of a set of military camouflage uniform.

The suspect is currently in Police custody and assisting with investigations.

The Tema Regional Police Command said he would be processed for court after investigations are completed.

The Police urged the public to remain vigilant and report anyone who falsely presents themselves as a soldier or a member of another security agency to deceive or extort money from the public.

By: Jacob Aggrey

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Volta has enormous agricultural potential – Regional Minister

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4 days ago

September 16, 2026

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Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, says the Volta Region holds enormous agricultural potential and efforts must be geared towards connecting farmers to the needed resources to unlock that potential.

He said focus must be on linking farmers to resources, technology, financing and markets to increase production, create jobs and build sustainable livelihoods.

Hon. Gunu made the remarks at the national launch of the Ghana Tomato Self-Sufficiency Initiative (GHATSI) held at Anloga in the Volta Region on Tuesday, September 15.

The initiative, under the theme “Produce at Home. Feed the Nation. Export the Surplus,” seeks to boost local tomato production, processing and marketing while reducing Ghana’s heavy reliance on imported tomatoes.

The launch was attended by the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, his Deputy, John Setor Dumelo, Feed Ghana Coordinator, Bright Demordzi, Members of Parliament, traditional leaders, MMDCEs, farmers and other stakeholders.

Mr.Gunu expressed appreciation to the Minister for Food and Agriculture for the support announced for the region, including two excavators, 200 cartons of organic fertiliser, and GH¢200,000 for Ms. Kuatudzo Esther Dela, a tomato farmer and processor from Ziope.

He described the initiative as an important step towards making agriculture a stronger driver of food security, job creation and economic growth in the Volta Region.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme