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Plan Ghana donates face masks to people of Tantala …after The Spectator story
Plan International Ghana has donated hundreds of face masks and sanitary pads to over 800 children and adolescent girls after a publication by The Spectator.
On June 13, 2020, The Spectator published a story with the headline, ‘Tantala children use pure water sachet bags as improvised face masks.’
Mr Solomon TesfaMariam, the Country Director for Plan International Ghana who together with his team distributed the items said, his attention was drawn to the plight of the children in the newspaper by a friend in the United States of America (USA) and quickly contacted colleagues to get support for the children.
“After several consultations, we managed do get a company which produces Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) to donate 1000 pieces of reusable face masks to be distributed to the children,” he said.
He also said, Plan International bought 500 sanitary pads for the girls to be used during the pandemic.
Mr TesfaMariam commended The Spectator for carrying out the story which resulted in going to their aid.
He urged the youth to adhere to the precautionary measures in order to stay safe in the community.
Mr John Mumuni, the Assemblyman for Tantala electoral area on behalf of the chiefs and the people, thanked The Spectator and Plan International Ghana for coming to their aid, especially to the youth.
From Geoffrey Buta, Tantala
The Madina Divisional Police Command is investigating a shooting incident involving former Dome-Kwabenya MP, Sarah Adwoa Safo.
According to a preliminary police statement, the incident occurred on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at the late father’s residence in Kwabenya, Accra Region.
Police said Ms. Safo sustained a gunshot wound to her left ear. She later reported the matter to Kwabenya Police and presented a vehicle with registration number GN 3482-24 showing visible bullet damage.
The victim has been issued a medical report form and is receiving treatment. The vehicle has been impounded for forensic examination.
Investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances of the shooting and to identify all persons involved.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana has accused former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo of misleading the public by creating the impression that she sustained gunshot wounds during the enstoolment ceremony of its new leader.
In a statement, the church said the incident occurred on June 21, 2026, at its Kwabenya property after a lawful church event.
According to the mission, Ms. Safo arrived at the venue and forcefully drove her vehicle into the entrance gates, striking and causing substantial damage to two metallic gates.
“At the time of the incident, numerous worshippers and invited guests were present within the premises, including individuals seated in close proximity to the entrance,” the statement said.
The mission added that the act posed a serious risk to life and property, noting that security personnel intervened to prevent further escalation.
The church said it has taken note of unverified media reports and social media claims that Ms. Safo was shot by her brother during the incident.
“We categorically reject these allegations as false and misleading. To the best of our knowledge and based on information presently available to us, no such shooting occurred,” it stated.
The Kristo Asafo Mission is calling on authorities to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into all aspects of the incident.
It also urged the public to refrain from drawing conclusions based on unverified social media reports and to allow law enforcement to establish the facts through due process.
The mission reiterated its commitment to peace, truth, the rule of law, and the safety of all persons who attend its events.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
