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Police arrest man for alleged murder of 13-year-old daughter
The Ghana Police Service says the Weija Divisional Police Command has begun investigations into the death of a 13-year-old girl.
According to the Police, Celestine Adonteng, was allegedly abused by her 54-year-old father, Isaac Adonteng, at Kokrobite.
In a press release dated 20th November 2025, the Police stated that preliminary investigations show the suspect assaulted the child with a cane, a metal pipe, and other objects after accusing her of taking food meant for her younger sibling.
The Police added that although the girl sustained serious injuries, the suspect failed to seek medical treatment for her and kept her locked in a room.
According to the Police, officers responded to a complaint and found the victim unconscious in the house.
She was rushed to the Police Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. Her body has been deposited at the Police Hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy.
The Police further indicated that the suspect has been arrested and detained to assist with investigations.
They said a metal pipe and a cutlass believed to have been used in the assault were retrieved from the scene as exhibits.
The Accra Regional Police Command cautioned parents and guardians against the use of excessive force in correcting children, stressing that such acts are unlawful and can lead to tragic consequences.
The Police urged the public to promptly report all forms of child abuse and domestic violence for quick intervention.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama was today accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Belarusian Presidential Palace, where he held bilateral discussions with President Alexander Lukashenko as part of his State Visit to the Republic of Belarus.
The engagements culminated in the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening cooperation between Ghana and Belarus in key areas of mutual interest.
The agreements cover the establishment of a Joint Commission for Cooperation in Trade and Economic Affairs, enhanced collaboration between the respective Chambers of Commerce of both countries, and cooperation in the field of agriculture.
The MoUs were signed on behalf of Ghana by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa; Ghana’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Mr. Jehu Appiah; and the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku.
The agreements reflect the shared commitment of Ghana and Belarus to deepen bilateral relations, expand economic opportunities, and advance cooperation in sectors that support sustainable growth and development.
AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine has broken ground on a modern 1,500-seater multipurpose assembly hall and a secured main gatehouse for New Edubiase Senior High School, in the Adansi South District.
The project, being executed by local contractor AA Engineering and Construction, is expected to be completed within 17 months and forms part of the Mine’s 10-Year Socio-Economic Development Plan (SEDP) — a strategic framework for delivering sustainable development in its host communities.
Beyond the expansive assembly hall, the facility will house a fully integrated administrative complex featuring a dedicated sound room, a 16-seater staff eatery, and suites for the Headmaster and Assistant Headmaster, a bursar’s office, an 18-seater conference room, a 24-seater staff common room, six faculty office spaces and ancillary stores and washrooms.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, the Mine’s Director of Sustainability Management, Edmund Oduro Agyei, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to improving educational outcomes in host communities through impactful and sustainable investments.
The Edubiasehene, Guahyia Oduropanin Birikorang, commended the Mine for the investment, saying the project demonstrated that the company’s development agenda extended well beyond its immediate operational areas.
The Headmaster of New Edubiase SHS, Mr Christopher Appiah Mensah, described the intervention as timely and transformative, noting it would address longstanding infrastructure deficits, improve conditions for teaching and learning, and create adequate space for academic and social gatherings.
“This will greatly enhance administrative efficiency and improve the overall welfare of both staff and students,” he said.
The facility is also expected to boost the school’s capacity to host national examinations and major events, and strengthen its standing as a centre of academic excellence within the district.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
