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Sit up, it’s not about breaking the 8- Otiko Djaba to NPP
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Former Minister of Gender Children and Social Protection, Otiko Afisah Djaba has advised the governing New Patriotic Party(NPP) not to be fixated on breaking the eight.
Rather, she urged them to sit up and concentrate on developing the country to win the trust of the people.
Speaking in an interview on GTV Breakfast Show on May 2, Otiko Djaba said her unhappiness with NPP is that, issues like what the school feeding caterers are encountering is not given prompt attention.
According to her, “When one million people give their will to you, their vote, you must do the right thing by them. it is not about politics, it’s about the development of the people and giving them the correct information.”
She said the country is in serious times and needs serious decisions, adding that things are difficult the world over, food prices and economic issues, but this notwithstanding, leaders are put in positions to solve problems.
Against this backdrop, Otiko Djaba added that she wants “The government I believe in to sit up, it is not about breaking the eight, but development.”
She further advised that it’s about solving the problems of the people of Ghana, the reason the government was elected.
The former Women’s Organiser of NPP noted that she has nothing to be peeved about and that she has soo much joy for her party, adding that she is proud of them.
However, she charged the ministers and appointees to understand that whatever position they have is a privilege which they may never get again.
“There are about 30 million Ghanaians, you have been given the opportunity to take Ghana to the next level, let’s die trying, the fight that we fought during the campaign, let us reignite it and the people of Ghana will understand that we are serious about their development and win back their trust.
The former Minister urged the government not to see criticism as shaming because it propels people to get it right, “All challenges are opportunities to get it right.”
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly posing as a soldier and extorting money from unsuspecting members of the public at Ashaiman.
The suspect, identified as Bright Atsu Kudiabor, was arrested by the Ashaiman Police on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at about 7:00 a.m.
According to the Police, he was arrested at an area known as “I Shall Return”, where he was allegedly parading himself as a soldier and demanding money from people.
The Police said Kudiabor, who is an ex-convict, was initially arrested by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service in Ashaiman with assistance from other members of the public.
A search conducted on him after he was handed over to the Police reportedly led to the recovery of a set of military camouflage uniform.
The suspect is currently in Police custody and assisting with investigations.
The Tema Regional Police Command said he would be processed for court after investigations are completed.
The Police urged the public to remain vigilant and report anyone who falsely presents themselves as a soldier or a member of another security agency to deceive or extort money from the public.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, says the Volta Region holds enormous agricultural potential and efforts must be geared towards connecting farmers to the needed resources to unlock that potential.
He said focus must be on linking farmers to resources, technology, financing and markets to increase production, create jobs and build sustainable livelihoods.
Hon. Gunu made the remarks at the national launch of the Ghana Tomato Self-Sufficiency Initiative (GHATSI) held at Anloga in the Volta Region on Tuesday, September 15.
The initiative, under the theme “Produce at Home. Feed the Nation. Export the Surplus,” seeks to boost local tomato production, processing and marketing while reducing Ghana’s heavy reliance on imported tomatoes.
The launch was attended by the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, his Deputy, John Setor Dumelo, Feed Ghana Coordinator, Bright Demordzi, Members of Parliament, traditional leaders, MMDCEs, farmers and other stakeholders.
Mr.Gunu expressed appreciation to the Minister for Food and Agriculture for the support announced for the region, including two excavators, 200 cartons of organic fertiliser, and GH¢200,000 for Ms. Kuatudzo Esther Dela, a tomato farmer and processor from Ziope.
He described the initiative as an important step towards making agriculture a stronger driver of food security, job creation and economic growth in the Volta Region.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
