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‘Place metro guards on Controller and Accountant General’s Dept payroll’
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The Chairman of the Ghana National Guards Union (GHANGU), Mr Mawuli Ahiakpor, has appealed to the Minister of Local Government to facilitate the placement of metro guards onto the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) payroll system.
Mr Ahiakpor made the call at the 5th National Guard Meeting held at the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly, where he underscored the critical role of Metro Guards in the operations of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs).
He explained that Metro Guards play a dual role of revenue mobilisation and law enforcement, yet their conditions of service do not reflect the risks and responsibilities they bear.
“Metro Guards ensure that the Assembly’s by-laws are strictly enforced, particularly in areas such as sanitation, street trading, and land use. They also play a vital role in disaster rescue and recovery operations, safeguarding lives and property during emergencies.
The GHANGU Chairman stressed that despite these important contributions, Metro Guards face several challenges, particularly regarding remuneration, welfare, and career development.
He therefore outlined a number of key requests on behalf of the Union, which include uniform allowance, insurance cover, risk allowance etc.
According to Mr Ahiakpor addressing these issues would not only improve the welfare of Metro Guards but also enhance their efficiency and commitment to duty. He therefore urged the Ministry of Local Government and other relevant authorities to act swiftly to place Metro Guards on the national payroll and provide the necessary allowances and incentives.
Meanwhile, the Head of the Metro Guards Unit in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA), Chief Ernest Awuah, encouraged personnel to use the gathering as an opportunity to reflect their achievements, learn from each other, and grow collectively.
Chief Awuah further noted that the presence of Metro Guards underscores the importance of their shared mission to protect communities and highlights the need for collaboration in strengthening public security.
Providing historical context, he explained that the Metro Guard Unit was carved out of the Youth Brigade and established in 1964 by Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, to assist the Assemblies in revenue generation and mobilisation, as well as perform other basic policing duties.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested former professional boxer Michael Ayitey Okai, popularly known as “Ayitey Powers,” over an alleged threat of death against the Director-General of the National Sports Authority, Yaw Ampofo.
According to the Police, the 46-year-old former boxer was arrested on Monday, August 24, 2026, in connection with the alleged threat.
The Police said the arrest followed a video circulating on social media in which Ayitey Powers is alleged to have issued the threat against Mr Ampofo.
He is currently in Police custody and is assisting with investigations.
The Accra Regional Police Command said investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged threat and determine the appropriate action to be taken in accordance with the law.
The Command has urged the public to refrain from sharing unverified information about the matter while the investigation continues.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Minority Leader in Parliament Alexander Afenyo Markin has sued the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, and Multimedia Group Limited over alleged defamatory comments made against him on the Newsfile programme.
In a writ filed at the High Court in Accra, Mr Afenyo Markin is seeking GH¢15 million in damages, an apology and retraction of the statements, among other reliefs.
The suit follows comments allegedly made by Mr Gyamfi during the Saturday, August 22, 2026 edition of Newsfile, hosted by Samson Lardy Anyenini.
According to the statement of claim, Mr Gyamfi described Mr Afenyo Markin as an “extortionist” while responding to a question about GoldBod’s reported profits and its position on losses arising from its operations.
The plaintiff claims that Mr Gyamfi repeated the allegation when the host sought clarification on whether he stood by the description.
Mr Afenyo Markin further claims that Mr Gyamfi challenged him to sue him and insisted that the allegation was true.
The plaintiff argues that the statements created the impression that he engages in extortion, uses his political influence to put improper pressure on public institutions and officials, and conducts himself in a manner inconsistent with the standards expected of a lawyer and public office holder.
He denies the allegations and maintains that he is not an extortionist and has never engaged in the conduct alleged by Mr Gyamfi.
The Minority Leader also argues that the comments were made maliciously and were presented as facts without evidence being disclosed.
He claims the statements have damaged his reputation, professional standing and public image, particularly because of his position as a senior political figure and legal practitioner.
The suit also names Multimedia Group Limited as a defendant because, according to the plaintiff, the alleged defamatory comments were broadcast through JoyNews and subsequently circulated on social media platforms, including X, Facebook and YouTube.
Mr Afenyo Markin claims Multimedia failed to stop the comments or deactivate Mr Gyamfi’s microphone after the allegations were made.
He is therefore asking the court to award him general, aggravated and exemplary damages, as well as GH¢15 million in compensation and legal costs.
He is also seeking an order compelling the defendants to issue a full, unconditional and unequivocal retraction and public apology.
The plaintiff wants the apology and retraction to be given similar prominence and reach as the original publication, including through JoyNews and the social media platforms where the comments were disseminated.
He is further seeking a permanent injunction preventing the defendants from repeating the alleged defamatory statements or words with a similar meaning.
The writ requires the defendants to enter an appearance within eight days after being served.
It warns that failure to do so could result in judgment being entered in their absence.
The case was filed by lawyer Paa Kwesi Abaidoo of Dehyena Chambers on behalf of Mr Afenyo Markin.
By: Jacob Aggrey
