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Prez Mahama urges Ghanaians to reduce sugar intake and avoid eating late
President John Dramani Mahama has advised Ghanaians to reduce their sugar intake and avoid eating heavy meals late at night, warning that such habits could increase the risk of diabetes and other health problems.
He gave the advice during the resetting Ghana tour of the Volta region yesterday.
Addressing residents, President Mahama said people who describe themselves as having a “sweet tooth” should be careful because excessive sugar consumption could be harmful.
“We must eat less sugar. For those of us who say we have a sweet tooth, you better be careful because it is a passport to diabetes,” he said.
The President also linked excessive sugar consumption to cancer, recounting what he learned during a visit to the Sweden Ghana Cancer Centre.
According to him, doctors explained that sugar is used in preserving tissue samples collected during biopsies because cancer cells thrive on sugar.
“I asked why they put sugar in the solution, and they said it is because cancer loves sugar. So sugar is a trigger for cancer,” he said.
He advised Ghanaians to consume sugar in moderation and also reduce their intake of carbohydrates, explaining that excess carbohydrates are converted into fat when the body does not use them for energy.
President Mahama further cautioned against eating heavy meals late at night, especially after 7 p.m.
He said foods such as banku, akple and fufu should preferably be eaten during the day rather than at night.
“For those who come home late and ask for a big bowl of akple with fetri detsi or banku, you are killing yourself slowly. Eat those meals in the afternoon. At night, have something light,” he said.
He encouraged people to finish eating by 7 p.m. and avoid going to bed immediately after meals.
Instead, he advised them to remain active for a while before sleeping, saying this would help improve digestion and support a healthier lifestyle.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The National Service Authority (NSA) will begin screening and medical examinations for preselected National Service Personnel (NSPs) interested in its Basic Military Training Programme on Monday, November 2, 2026.
The exercise, which will run until Saturday, November 7, is intended to assess the eligibility and medical fitness of prospective participants ahead of the training programme.
In a statement dated November 1, the Authority advised all preselected personnel who had expressed interest in the programme to take note of the dates and make the necessary arrangements to participate in the exercise.
It added that details of the designated screening centres, reporting times and other requirements would be communicated through the appropriate channels.
The NSA wished all prospective participants success in the screening exercise.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested a 72-year-old man in connection with the murder of two persons at NTHC Estate, Sakumono, in the Greater Accra Region.
The suspect, identified as Samuel Christopher Osei Anto, was arrested on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at his hideout in Tikrom near Ejisu in the Ashanti Region.
According to the police, the arrest follows an earlier statement issued by the Accra Regional Police Command on October 30, 2026, concerning the murder of Irene Atuguba, 47, and George Atuguba, 57.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the murders allegedly followed a financial dispute between the suspect and George Atuguba over a GH¢500,000 loan that had allegedly not been repaid.
The police said a team acted on intelligence about the suspect’s whereabouts and apprehended him at his hideout.
A Smith & Wesson pistol and seven rounds of live ammunition were retrieved from the suspect during the operation.
He is currently in police custody assisting with investigations, while the recovered firearm and ammunition have been retained as exhibits.
By: Jacob Aggrey
