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Sports Ministry demands apology from Multimedia over false quote
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
Four tricycle operators, popularly known as ‘Pragya’, have been prosecuted and fined GH¢600 each equivalent to 50 penalty units by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) Sanitation Court for obstructing public roads at the Agbogbloshie Market.
The offenders, who were arrested by Public Health Officers of the AMA during a routine enforcement exercise, pleaded guilty to the offence and were subsequently convicted by the court.
The four operators were among the 21 offenders recently arrested at the Agbogbloshie Market for various sanitation and public order violations, including selling on open drains, obstructing walkways, and trading at unauthorised locations.
Speaking after the court proceedings, the Head of Public Health at the AMA, Madam Florence Kuukyi, said the court was lenient with the offenders since it was their first appearance, hence the fine, and warned that subsequent offenders would face stiffer penalties, including imprisonment.
The Ghana Police Service has arrested a man believed to be behind a series of robberies and killings of taxi drivers in the Greater Accra Region.
According to a statement from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), the suspect, Peter Akakpo, also known as “Dompe,” was arrested on October 13, 2025, at Kasoa-Domeabra.
Police say he is an ex-convict and is believed to have worked with another suspect, Vincent Gbetorglo, who was arrested earlier on June 30, 2025.
The arrests follow investigations into the deaths of two taxi drivers at Sakaman Blue Lagoon on May 9 and June 15, 2025. Police say the suspects contacted the victims before the attacks.
The Anti-Armed Robbery Unit of the CID led the investigation, using intelligence and surveillance to track down the suspects.
Police say efforts are being made to recover the vehicles of the murdered drivers.
The CID assured the public that investigations are still ongoing and promised to provide updates as new information emerges.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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