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Police arrest two over alleged plot to assassinate Chief in Eastern Region
The Eastern South Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects for allegedly plotting to assassinate a Chief in the Eastern Region.
The suspects, Emelia Akua Asor and Butuakwa Seth, were arrested following an intelligence-led operation by the Command.
Their arrests came after police uncovered a plot to eliminate the Chief ahead of his first Royal Durbar, scheduled for October 17, 2025, at Akyem Kwabeng.
In a statement signed by Head of the Public Affairs Unit of the Eastern South Regional Police Command, DSP David Fianko-Okyere, the police indicated that intelligence received on October 11, 2025, led to the infiltration of the suspects’ network by a police intelligence team.
During the operation, Emelia Akua Asor allegedly offered GH₵50,000 to undercover officers to kill the Chief and a woman reportedly being considered for installation as Queen Mother.
She is also said to have instructed Butuakwa Seth to assist in identifying the victims’ homes.
The statement added that Butuakwa Seth led the officers to the residences of both the Chief and the woman and provided a photograph of the Chief to facilitate the act.
The suspects allegedly promised an additional GH₵50,000 after the crime was completed.
Both suspects are currently in police custody assisting with investigations and will be arraigned before court.
The Eastern South Regional Police Command assured the public of its firm commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all residents, especially traditional leaders within the region.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Parliament has confirmed that the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, has been detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
In a statement signed by the Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, Parliament said the incident had been brought to the attention of the House leadership.
According to the statement, the Speaker of Parliament and the leadership of the House are currently in contact with Ghana’s Mission in The Hague to gather detailed information about the matter.
Parliament, however, did not disclose the reasons behind the MP’s detention.
“The public will be duly informed appropriately on this matter,” the statement added.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama has approved the immediate evacuation of 300 Ghanaians living in South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks in the country.
According to a statement, the affected Ghanaians had earlier complied with an advisory issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and registered with Ghana’s High Commission in Pretoria for evacuation.
The government said the evacuation exercise is aimed at ensuring the safety and welfare of the citizens affected by the attacks.
The statement described the Ghanaians as distressed persons who sought assistance after tensions and attacks against foreign nationals reportedly escalated in parts of South Africa.
Government assured citizens that it remains committed to protecting the welfare of Ghanaians both at home and abroad.
Authorities are expected to work with Ghana’s diplomatic mission in South Africa to facilitate the safe return of the evacuees to Ghana.
By: Jacob Aggrey
