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Police arrest two over alleged plot to assassinate Chief in Eastern Region

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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.

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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.

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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

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Gertrude Torkornoo sues to stop vetting and appointment of Justice Baffoe Bonnie

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The legal tussle over the removal of the former Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Araba Sackey Torkonoo is far from over as she filed another process before the High Court in Accra to halt the vetting of the newly appointed Chief Justice.

The application, which is in the nature of a judicial review, is asking for grant a number of reliefs and declarations.

The legal action filed is also seeking to stop the vetting and subsequent appointment of Justice Baffoe Bonnie as Ghana’s Chief Justice.

Justice Torkonoo is asking the court for an order of certiorari to quash the proceedings of the May 15, 2025 and the entire proceedings and outcomes of the Article 146 set up to consider petitions to remove the Applicant chaired by Pwamang JSC (“Pwamang Committee” “Committee).

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She also wants an order of certiorari to quash each and all of the three reasons/grounds given by the Pwamang Committee for recommending her removal from office as stated in the letter of the Secretary to the President dated September 1, 2025.

Justice Torkonoo is further asking the court for an order prohibiting the denial or withdrawal of the salary, benefit, courtesies, and other entitlements due to her before the Warrant of Removal dated September 1, 2025.

By Malik Sullemana

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Ghana Musical Awards USA honours Prophet Eric Boahen

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Organiser of Ghana Music Awards (GMA) -USA have honoured Founder of Reign House Chapel, Prophet Eric Boahen Uche for his enormous support to the music industry.

GMA-USA led by the Chief Executive Officer, Mr.Denise Boafo, affectionately called Don, made the presentation on Sunday, October 12, at church.

Presenting the citation, Mr.Boafo said Prophet Eric Boahen has been a support system for various sections of Ghana’s music echoe system.

This, he said, has gone a long way to keep many gospel artistes in business regardless of challenges confronting the industry.

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“This is in recognition of remarkable contribution to the gospel music industry in Ghana and beyond,” he said.

He revealed that the Man of God substantially supported this year’s GMA-USA, a gesture which cannot kept under the rug.

On his part, a grateful Prophet Eric Boahen expressed his appreciation to the organisers for such an honour.

According to him, the gesture is a motivation to him and others to continuously support the cause of GMA-USA.

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He charged the organisers to work assidously to promote Ghana Music in the diaspora.

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