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Police undergoing extra training ahead of Akwatia by-election – IGP

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The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has assured Ghanaians that the police are fully prepared to ensure peace and security during the upcoming Akwatia by-election.

Speaking at a high-risk operational training ground, Mr. Yohuno explained that officers are undergoing extra training to sharpen their skills in handling threats.

He noted that although the personnel are already well-trained, the refresher training is necessary to strengthen their preparedness for election-related challenges.

“We have brought in a large number of men. They are well-trained police officers, but because we are heading into the election grounds, we came to sharpen their skills. They are well-prepared to handle all forms of threats,” the IGP said.

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He emphasized that the presence of police officers in Akwatia should give confidence to the electorate that security agencies will not allow troublemakers to disrupt the process.

“Ghanaians should be assured that the police is ready. Nobody should think of coming to cause trouble. We have the men, and we are prepared to handle any situation,” he added.

The IGP further noted that reports and threats on social media had pushed the police to increase their level of preparedness, stressing that the service’s priority is to safeguard lives and maintain order during the election.

By: Jacob Aggrey

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OSP increases charges against Mustapha Abdul-Hamid and others to 54

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The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has amended the charges in the ongoing case against former National Petroleum Authority (NPA) Chief Executive, Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, and nine others.

The number of counts has risen from 25 to 54 after investigators uncovered new evidence.

The accused are facing trial for alleged large-scale extortion, abuse of public office, and money laundering involving over GH¢291 million and US$332,000.

According to the OSP, the accused persons allegedly extorted huge sums of money from bulk oil transporters and oil marketing companies under the pretext of carrying out official duties.

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The proceeds were reportedly laundered through the purchase of properties and investments in business entities to conceal their source.

The accused persons include Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, Jacob Kwamina Amuah, Wendy Newman, Albert Ankrah, Isaac Mensah, Bright Bediako-Mensah, Kwaku Aboagye Acquaah, Propnest Limited, Kel Logistics Limited, and Kings Energy Limited.

The OSP has also seized and frozen several assets, including tanker trucks, fuel stations, houses, apartments, and parcels of land valued at more than GH¢100 million pending the outcome of the trial.

The case, titled The Republic v. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid & 9 Others (Cr/0603/2025), is currently being heard at the Accra High Court.

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Police arrest suspect for impersonating police officer

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The National Operations Directorate (NOD) Surveillance Unit, of the Ghana Police Service has arrested a 32-year-old man, Akoto Nelson, for posing as a police officer during a public event at the Black Star Square in Accra.

The suspect was arrested on Sunday, 19th October 2025, by a team of officers deployed to provide security at a musical concert. The team observed the suspect dressed in a police uniform with the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) behaving suspiciously. Upon interrogation, he admitted that he was not a police officer.

Investigations revealed that the suspect impersonated a police officer to gain free entry to the event, claiming he did not have money to pay the entry fee. He further disclosed that the uniform belonged to a deceased Chief Inspector, identified as Gyasi, from whom he obtained the police accoutrements in 2022.

A subsequent search conducted at his residence in Taifa-Ashaiman uncovered several items that were retained as exhibits. These include one toy P99 pistol, one pepper spray, two ZTE mini handsets, one pepper spray pouch, one ZTE charger, one Xinfa cutter knife, some complimentary cards, one voter ID in the name of Akoto Nelson Elikem, and one birth certificate in the name of Nelson Akoto.

Preliminary investigations further established that the suspect works as a security guard and a messenger at a private company. He remains in police custody and will be put before the court.

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