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One arrested for assault and use of offensive weapon at Walewale
Police in the North East Region have arrested a 25-year-old man, Rafai Tahiru, for possessing an offensive weapon and taking part in an attack that left one person with multiple machete wounds at Walewale.
According to a statement issued by the North East Regional Police Command on Monday, October 6, the incident occurred on Saturday, October 4, when Tahiru and two accomplices, who are currently on the run, accused the victim of stealing a mobile phone belonging to him.
The statement, signed by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Robert Anabiik Anmain, Head of the Public Affairs Unit, explained that the suspects tied the victim’s hands and legs with ropes, placed him in a tricycle, whipped him with canes, and inflicted machete wounds on his forehead and body.
Onlookers rescued the victim and rushed him to the Walewale Government Hospital for medical attention before reporting the matter to the police. The suspects fled the scene after the attack.
DSP Anmain indicated that police arrested Tahiru on Sunday, October 5, at his hideout in Tampulungu, a suburb of Walewale, following an intelligence-led operation. A search in his room uncovered a blood-stained machete believed to have been used in the assault.
He further noted that the suspect will be put before court while efforts continue to arrest his accomplices.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Minority in Parliament has strongly objected to any planned merger or partnership between the government and Telecel, describing the deal as “technically, operationally, and financially unconscionable.”
Ranking Member on the Communications Committee, Matthew Nyindam, raised the concern during a media briefing in Parliament.
He questioned why both the Minister of Communications and Telecel would publicly announce a merger and then suddenly go silent on the matter.
“We object to any deal with Telecel by way of merger, absorption, or acquisition. This is a scheme to dispose of a national asset to fill private pockets,” Mr. Nyindam stated.
He argued that Telecel has not demonstrated any special technical or operational expertise that staff and management of AT (formerly AirtelTigo) do not already possess.
According to him, Telecel had earlier promised to invest $500 million after acquiring Vodafone Ghana but failed to do so, a situation he fears could repeat itself if the government allows another deal.
Mr. Nyindam claimed that Telecel was already indebted to the tune of $400 million, adding that the company only seeks to benefit from AT’s over three million customers to expand its own base without making any real investment.
“The government must not surrender the capacity of a state-owned company to a private entity through majority ownership. There is no clear plan to protect the jobs and livelihoods of thousands of workers,” he stressed.
The Minority Caucus is therefore calling on the government to halt any discussions or agreements with Telecel regarding the proposed merger, insisting that the deal is not in the national interest.
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has suspended all fines issued by its Compliance Team on the country’s roads, effective Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Authority explained that the suspension follows feedback from the public and further consultations with stakeholders.
The Compliance Team’s enforcement exercise, which had been intensified in recent weeks, was aimed at ensuring that drivers and vehicles met all legal requirements before operating on the road.
However, the DVLA said it was pausing the activity to allow for more engagement and public education on the exercise before it is reintroduced.
While assuring the public of its commitment to promoting safety and compliance, the Authority emphasized that the suspension only affects the fines and charges being enforced by the Compliance Team.
It added that all legal requirements for drivers and vehicles to operate on Ghana’s roads remain in force.
By: Jacob Aggrey
