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NPP inaugurates national elections committee ahead of officers’ polls
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has inaugurated its National Elections Committee to oversee preparations for the election of the party’s national officers.
The committee was inaugurated by the Acting National Chairman of the party, Chairman Butey.
According to a statement issued by the Office of the Acting National Chairman, the committee will be chaired by former Member of Parliament for Suhum, Frederick Opare-Ansah, while former Deputy Finance Minister, Abena Osei Asare, will serve as its secretary.
The statement said the committee has been tasked to plan, organise and supervise activities leading to the party’s National Conference, where national officers will be elected. It will also oversee the conduct of the elections.
Other members of the committee are Evans Nimako, Oboshie Sai Cofie, Anthony Abayifa Karbo, Salam Ama Appianin Damata, Eric Ntori and Frank Davies.
The statement added that the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the party will also serve on the committee after the conclusion of the Ashanti Regional Elections.
The NPP congratulated the committee members on their appointment and expressed confidence in their ability to carry out their responsibilities with integrity, fairness, transparency and professionalism in the interest of the party.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The National Service Authority (NSA) will begin screening and medical examinations for preselected National Service Personnel (NSPs) interested in its Basic Military Training Programme on Monday, November 2, 2026.
The exercise, which will run until Saturday, November 7, is intended to assess the eligibility and medical fitness of prospective participants ahead of the training programme.
In a statement dated November 1, the Authority advised all preselected personnel who had expressed interest in the programme to take note of the dates and make the necessary arrangements to participate in the exercise.
It added that details of the designated screening centres, reporting times and other requirements would be communicated through the appropriate channels.
The NSA wished all prospective participants success in the screening exercise.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested a 72-year-old man in connection with the murder of two persons at NTHC Estate, Sakumono, in the Greater Accra Region.
The suspect, identified as Samuel Christopher Osei Anto, was arrested on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at his hideout in Tikrom near Ejisu in the Ashanti Region.
According to the police, the arrest follows an earlier statement issued by the Accra Regional Police Command on October 30, 2026, concerning the murder of Irene Atuguba, 47, and George Atuguba, 57.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the murders allegedly followed a financial dispute between the suspect and George Atuguba over a GH¢500,000 loan that had allegedly not been repaid.
The police said a team acted on intelligence about the suspect’s whereabouts and apprehended him at his hideout.
A Smith & Wesson pistol and seven rounds of live ammunition were retrieved from the suspect during the operation.
He is currently in police custody assisting with investigations, while the recovered firearm and ammunition have been retained as exhibits.
By: Jacob Aggrey
