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Show compassion to the needy- Philanthropist
A GHANAIAN non-governmental organisation (NGO), #Walkthelove has entreated the rich in the society to make sustained contributions to social equity by sharing their bread with the poor.
The founder of the NGO, Mr Markus Dake made the call when the group donated a consignment of rice, cooking oil and blankets to the Cured Lepers Village at Ho-Donokodzi last Saturday.
The event coincided with his 50th birthday celebration.
He said that the world had enough to cater for everyone but the resources were not equitably distributed and that had resulted in the wide gap between the rich and poor.
“So, when those who have sufficient food, clothes and shelter show compassion to the less fortunate by contributing to their welfare our society will definitely be a happier place to live in,” Mr Dake added.
He said that the donation to the cured lepers was in line with the devotion of #Walkthelove to render services to humanity and bring relief to the needy in society.
He gave the assurance that the NGO would continue to help the Cured Lepers Village and contribute in various ways to its comfort.
A leading member of the NGO, Mr Samuel Ledo also said that service to mankind was service to God and that was the guiding principle of the #Walkthelove.
He said the donation was the first of its kind by the NGO to the Cured Lepers Village and marked also the beginning of many good things to follow soon at the village.
“If you provide your hungry neighbour with food and provide your naked neighbour with clothes and also visit your ailing neighbour at hospital you are doing it all for God,” he added.
The caretaker of the Village, Mr Nelson Atito expressed gratitude for the items and said that the gesture was highly touching and timely.
FROM ALBERTO MARIO NORETTI, HO-CURED LEPERS VILLAGE
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
