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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 Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) says it generated US$1.011 billion in foreign exchange from its artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) gold trade operations in October 2026.
According to the GoldBod, the entire amount was sold to authorised commercial banks through its GoldBod GoFX platform to support stability in the foreign exchange market.
In an announcement issued on Monday, November 2, the Board projected to generate US$1.2 billion in foreign exchange from its ASM gold trade operations in November.
It added that US$800 million of the projected amount would be made available to commercial banks to support foreign exchange market stability.
GoldBod said the sales would be conducted through its GoFX platform in line with the approved FX Sales and Intermediation Framework to ensure transparency, fairness and regulatory compliance.
The Board reaffirmed its commitment to generating foreign exchange for the country and supporting the Bank of Ghana’s foreign reserve accumulation under the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy (GANRAP).
By: Jacob Aggrey
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has opened applications for members interested in contesting as its parliamentary candidates in the 2028 general elections.
In a statement issued on Thursday, October 29, 2026, the party said interested members must declare their intention to contest between Sunday, November 1, and Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
According to the statement signed by the party’s Communications Director, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, prospective candidates must complete an online form within the specified period.
The party said a non-refundable application fee of GH¢5,000 would be charged to each prospective candidate.
It added that all applicants would undergo vetting and screening to determine their eligibility to contest on the party’s ticket.
The NPP announced plans to organise capacity-building workshops for prospective candidates in December 2026. The workshops will be held across the Northern, Middle and Southern zones, with details of the venues to be announced later.
The party stressed that the guidelines would apply to all prospective candidates, including sitting NPP Members of Parliament who wish to contest again.
It further warned aspirants against starting campaign activities following the opening of the application process.
According to the statement, the existing directive prohibiting campaign activities remains in force until the party gives official clearance.
It cautioned that anyone who violates the directive would face appropriate sanctions under the party’s constitution and regulations.
The NPP said the process was designed to promote fairness, transparency and equal opportunities for all aspirants as it prepares to select candidates for all 276 constituencies ahead of the 2028 elections.
It urged prospective candidates to follow the guidelines and conduct themselves with discipline and respect for one another throughout the process.
The party said its broader objective was to strengthen unity within its ranks and rebuild public confidence ahead of the 2028 general elections.
By: Jacob Aggrey
