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Security Committee meets Brong Ahafo football stakeholders to address crowd violence
DCOP Lydia Donkor, Chairperson of the Security Committee, has held a meeting with key stakeholders in the Brong Ahafo Region to foster unity amongst clubs and address the recent crowd violence at the Ghana Premier League match between Nsoatreman FC and Asante Kotoko.
The meeting was attended by prominent officials, including Felix Bewu, member of the Security Committee, Charles Osei Anto, Chairman of the Brong Ahafo Regional Football Association, ACP Dela Djansi, Sunyani Divisional Police Commander, and Superintendent Francis Numado, Sunyani District Police Commander as well as representatives from various football clubs in the region.
This gathering is part of a broader effort to ensure the safety of players, officials, and spectators at various League centres following the violent incidents at the Nana Koronamansah Park which led to the death Francis Yaw Frimpong, (Nana Poole) a staunch supporter of Asante Kotoko SC.
The match, which ended 1-0 in favor of Nsoatreman FC, was marred by chaos, with players from both teams clashing during the game, leading the referee to issue four red cards – three to Asante Kotoko (Justice Blay, Michael Kyei Dwamena, and Mohammed Camara) and one to Nsoatreman FC (Stephen Diyou). The situation escalated after the final whistle, with violent confrontations breaking out between the fans.
In response to the violence, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has charged Nsoatreman FC and indefinitely banned the Nana Koronmansah Park.
DCOP Donkor’s expertise in security matters, gained from her experience will be invaluable in addressing this issue and preventing future incidents.
GFA COMMUNICATIONS
The 24 Hour Economy Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hunan Architectural Design Institute Group to support the planning of the Volta Economic Corridor.
The agreement aims to guide how land within the corridor will be used, design key infrastructure, and develop systems that will support large scale production.
The partnership will focus on detailed planning to make the area ready for investment and smooth business operations.
The project will include the development of agroecological parks, industrial zones, and transport networks to connect production centres to markets.
According to the Authority, proper planning is critical to building strong economic systems and expanding production across the corridor.
It noted that the collaboration with the Chinese design firm will help lay a solid foundation for industrial growth and long term development within the Volta Economic Corridor.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President of the Ghana Bar Association, Efua Ghartey, has called on judges and lawyers to carry out their duties with humility, fairness, and a strong sense of responsibility.
She made the appeal during the Supreme Court at 150 celebration held at the University of Ghana, under the theme “Honouring the past, celebrating the present and defining the future.”
Addressing participants, she noted that those in the legal profession occupy positions of great power and influence, and must therefore remain humble in the discharge of their duties.
She urged both the bench and the bar to deliver justice without fear or ill will, stressing the need for fairness in handling cases.
Reflecting on the significance of the celebration, she explained that the year 1876 marks not only the establishment of the Supreme Court but also the beginning of formally trained lawyers in the Gold Coast.
The GBA President questioned what Ghana would be without the rule of law, which is upheld by judges and lawyers, adding that the country could descend into a system where only the strongest survive if justice is not properly administered.
She further encouraged legal practitioners to reflect on their responsibilities and remain committed to upholding the rule of law for the benefit of all citizens.
By: Jacob Aggrey
