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Paraphernalia traders counting losses after Black Stars early exit
● Mrs. Gifty Ahiador Agblo was one of the sellers of
national colurs paraphernalia during the world cup
Business people always look out for opportunities to invest their monies to gain and the qualification of the Black Stars to the world cup tournament hosted by Qatar was not an exception.
Many citizens and fans the world over also like to get something in national colours to wear or carry along to cheer them.
These could be shirts, scarfs, mufflers, flags, caps, hats among others in red, gold, green and black representing the Ghana Flag.
Unfortunately, some traders in Tema who invested in the sale of paraphernalia in national colours to cash in on the World Cup tournament seem to have “gambled” at a loss.
They are currently contemplating what to do with the rest of the items after Ghana’s early exit from the world game.
For such traders, the Black Stars failure to qualify had hit them harder than expected because they were hopeful the team would progress to the next stage to enable them to make some profit.
One of such is Kojo Bruce who sold things at the various Traffic Lights intersections to passengers and drivers .
He said after Ghana lost to Portugal in the first match, the sale went down significantly, but the Black Stars trashing Korea 3-2 there was rise in sales until our unfortunate loss to Uruguay.
“ My wife advised me to rather invest in Christmas decorations and items because there was no guarantee that Black Stars would qualify even at the group stages but I didn’t listen but now look”.
Mr. Bruce said he could only hope that people would still buy them to use as souvenirs even if it was at a reduced price.
A 64-year-old Mrs. Gifty Ahiador Agblo said before the tournament she sold second hand furniture but had bought flags and caps to be sold at the Adjei Kojo Underbridge Market during the period.
She admitted that after the first match with Portugal which Ghana lost, patronage naturally slowed down.
However, she said after the second match it became encouraging so she was hopeful that the Black Stars would do better which unfortunately did not happen.
She sold a flag at Ghc10 which drivers hung on their vehicles and the caps between Ghc20 and Ghc25 each.
Mrs. Agblo said there was the need for everyone to have something which was Ghanaian whether the country was playing in a tournament or not and people should take advantage of the period.
She said regardless of the situation, as a Ghanaian, she would forever be a strong supporter of the Black Stars.
From Dzifa Tetteh Tay, Tema.
The Ashanti South Regional Police Intelligence Directorate has arrested two suspects in connection with a robbery attack on an Indian national in Obuasi and a separately planned robbery operation targeting a distribution company in the same area.
On April 16, 2026, Police received credible intelligence that a group of armed men were planning an attack in Obuasi. A police team moved swiftly into the area and arrested suspect Iddrisu Fuseini, also known as “Iddi”, at his hideout in Bedieso, Obuasi.
During interrogation, he confessed to being part of a six-member gang that attacked an Indian national at his residence at New Baakoyeden, Obuasi, on April 12 2026, robbing him of GH₵150,000.00.
He disclosed that the attack was orchestrated following a tip-off from suspect Ibrahim, an employee of the victim, who informed the gang that the victim kept large sums of money.
Further investigations led to the arrest of a second suspect, Shaibu Mohammed, also known as “SM” or “Cicinati”, on 20th April 2026 at his hideout in Gausu, Obuasi. During interrogation, he admitted to participating in the planning of the robbery and confirmed that the gang had further planned to rob a distribution company near Mawuli Hotel in Obuasi.
Investigations have further revealed that both suspects are currently standing trial at the Obuasi Circuit Court in connection with a separate robbery of GH₵600,000.00.
A manhunt is ongoing to arrest the remaining accomplices, identified as Khalifa, Edward, Prof, Waddle, Ebbe, and Ibrahim, and to recover a pump action gun and a locally manufactured pistol believed to be in their possession.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
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