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Sports Ministry demands apology from Multimedia over false quote
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The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has called on the Multimedia Group to withdraw and apologise for a false statement attributed to the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams.
In a press statement issued on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, the Ministry described as “fabricated and misleading” a quote widely circulated across Adom TV, Adom Online, Asempa FM, and other affiliated platforms.
The publication claimed that the Minister said, “I will be involved in Black Stars World Cup call-ups, and selections will depend purely on merit and performance.”
According to the Ministry, the Minister never made such a statement during his appearance on Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show or in any related interview.
The statement signed by the Head of Public Relations and Communications, Bagbara Tanko, noted that this was not the first time Multimedia outlets had misrepresented the Minister’s comments.
It added that the Ministry had observed “a pattern of consistent misquoting, twisting of context, and deliberate misinformation” over recent months.
The Ministry warned that such repeated inaccuracies damage its public image, create unnecessary controversy, and mislead the public.
It therefore demanded that Multimedia take three immediate actions- the removal of all content containing the false quote, an official public apology across its major media channels, and an internal review of editorial procedures to prevent similar incidents.
While acknowledging the importance of media freedom, the Ministry reminded Multimedia that responsible journalism requires fact-checking and prompt correction of errors.
The Ministry said it expected the requested actions to be completed by the close of business on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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
