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Swedru market women furious over MP’s decision to contest as Independent candidate
Some Agona Swedru market women have threatened the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) over the sitting Member of Parliament’s (MP) decision to contest as an Independent candidate in the upcoming election.
The MP Cynthia Mamle Morrison who was defeated in the primaries by Christ Arthur has announced her decision to contest the Agona West seat as an independent candidate.
In an encounter with the media today August 22, the market women in Agona Swedru expressed anger at their MP describing her decision as selfish and a mischievous attempt to hand over the seat to the NDC candidate.
The women strongly disagreed with the MP’s move and urged her to reconsider her decision.
They also threatened the leadership of the party, calling on them to use every means possible to reverse the situation.
According to them, they have voted for Cynthia Morrison for the past eight years, and they believe it is time for her to reciprocate by allowing the new Parliamentary candidate to have his time.
They said this move will create a problem for the party, and therefore called on the flagbearer, the national and regional executives to urgently resolve the situation.
The Parliamentary Candidate, Chris Arthur during the primaries polled 240 out of the total votes cast. His closest contender was Ben Yamoah who garnered 221 votes, whereas the incumbent MP, Cynthia Morrison obtained 152 votes.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Police debunk media reports alleging suspects in Mr Sammy Gyamfi father -in-aw’s murder case have escaped from lawful custody
The Ghana Police Service in the Western Central Region has denied reports that suspects in a murder case have escaped from lawful custody.
In a press release dated April 27, 2026, the Western Central Regional Police Command described the reports as false and misleading.
The claims suggested that suspects linked to the murder of Mr. Andrews Amankwah, reported to be the father-in-law of Sammy Gyamfi, had escaped.
The police said the public should disregard the publication.
According to the command, the three accused persons Kojo Amponsah, also known as Kamakazie; Emmanuel Appiah, also known as Taller; and Tanko Bashiru, also known as TK remain in custody.
It said the suspects have been put before a court and remanded into prison custody at the Tarkwa Local Prison. They are expected to reappear before the court on May 7, 2026.
The command said the suspects were arrested in February 2026 through intelligence-led operations at different hideouts in Kumasi.
They are being investigated for their alleged involvement in the murder and other suspected crimes, including car theft cases reported in Tarkwa.
It added that a police team visited the suspects at the prison on April 27 and confirmed that they are still in custody.
The police warned that persons who create or spread false information that can cause fear or panic risk arrest and prosecution under the laws of Ghana.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Ghana Armed Forces has confirmed that an escort convoy protecting civilians was attacked in Binduri in the Upper East Region, leaving three people dead.
In a press release issued on April 27, 2026, the military said the convoy, which was escorting about 140 civilians from Bawku to Bolgatanga, came under gunfire from unknown attackers.
It said the attackers shot at the convoy several times, killing three of the civilians being escorted and injuring one other person.
According to the statement, soldiers returned fire and were able to repel the attack. In the process, seven of the assailants were killed.
The military added that during a follow-up operation, weapons and ammunition were retrieved from a suspect who had taken refuge in a mosque.
The items included a G3 rifle, two loaded magazines, and additional rounds of ammunition.
It said ten other suspects have been arrested and are assisting with investigations.
The Ghana Armed Forces cautioned the public against engaging the military or any security agency during operations.
It extended condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wished the injured person a speedy recovery.
By: Jacob Aggrey
