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Rotary lauded for supporting communities
THE Volta Regional Minister, Dr Archibald Yao Letsa has commended members of the Rotary Club of Ho for their immense and ceaseless contributions to development activities in various communities in the region, saying their patriotic values and service to humanity were worthy of emulation by other bodies and individuals.
“The projects selected for this year by the Rotary Club of Ho, for instance, are very impactful; from the renovation of a three unit-classroom block at Abutia Novisi, equipping the mechanic workshop of the Ho Central Prison, drilling of boreholes at Badzikope in the South Tongu District and the blood donationdrives will definitely improve the welfare of the people,” he said, at the recent 37th Presidential Ball of the club at Ho.
The club has undertaken more than 100 similar projects in the region over the years.
Dr Letsa said that when corporate bodies, individuals and service organisations got involved in nation building, the result would definitely be successful.
“This is why I very much appreciate the work you do as Rotarians; your commitment and passion to identifying needs in our community and finding sustainable solutions for the needs is something that must be applauded,” he added.
The President of the Ho Rotary Club, Mr Dzidedi Botey who is a financial officer said in his ball speech that the club would continue to do more for humanity.
Pursuant to that, he said that the Rotary Club of Ho was vigorously raising funds to embark on more projects to touch the hearts of those who needed help.
The Guest of Honour was Mr Victor Asante, Chief Executive Officer of FNB Bank and District Governor Elect, Rotary District 9102.
He said that Rotary involved the coming together of neighbours, friends and problem solvers who met, shared ideas, joined leaders and took action to better lives and created lasting change in society.
The FNB Bank donated GHS 5,000 while Mr Asante personally donated GHS 2,000 to the Rotary Club of Ho during the ball.
FROM ALBERTO MARIO NORETTI, HO
A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment with hard labour by the Bekwai Circuit Court for his role in a 2022 robbery at a mining site at Manso Akwasiso in the Ashanti South Region.
The convict, Dominic Ofori, also known as Fanta, was arrested on 16th February 2026 after years on the run. He pleaded guilty before the Bekwai Circuit Court to robbery contrary to Section 149 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 Act 29, and was accordingly sentenced to 25 years imprisonment with hard labour.
On March 20, 2022, the Manso Adubia District Police received intelligence that a group of armed men from Manso Abodom were planning to attack a mining site at Manso Akwasiso to rob the owner of gold concentrate. Acting on the information, police mounted a coordinated operation and laid an ambush at the site.
At about 5:30 pm the same day, four-armed men arrived at the site, fired indiscriminately, and robbed the miners of their gold concentrate. The police team on surveillance intervened, resulting in an exchange of gunfire.
Three of the suspects, Abu Abubakar, Musah Latif, and Gideon Takyi, sustained gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead on arrival at St Martins Catholic Hospital at Agroyesum. Dominic Ofori escaped at the time but was later arrested and put before the court.
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has assured the public of its continued commitment to combating violent crimes and bringing offenders to justice.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested 45-year-old Isaac Boafo, also known as “Duabo King,” for allegedly publishing false news intended to cause fear and panic.
Police said the arrest follows a viral TikTok video in which Boafo claimed that four officers at the Central Police Station in Kumasi engaged in inappropriate conduct with commercial sex workers during night patrols in Asafo.
Officers from the Police Intelligence Directorate (Ashanti Region) apprehended Boafo after receiving intelligence about the video.
During questioning, he admitted to creating the video to attract views and engagement online, and acknowledged that he could not prove the allegations.
Boafo also admitted making comments about the President of the Republic for content purposes and could not defend those statements.
He has been formally charged and is in detention as investigations continue.
The Ashanti Regional Police have warned the public against publishing or sharing false information on social media, noting that such acts can cause fear, panic, and damage reputations.
They said anyone found engaging in similar conduct will face legal action.
By: Jacob Aggrey
