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Togbe Kofi Nyarku apologises to Della Sowah
Togbe Kofi Nyarku of Sovie has rendered an unqualified apology to Member of Parliament (MP) for Kpando, Hon Della Sowah for defamation of character and exposure to public harm.
Sometime in 2015, Della Sowah’s campaign manager in Sovie was murdered. Police during their investigations arrested a number of people including Togbe Kofi Nyarku also known as George Prika.
The murder led to a divided community. Togbe Prika blamed the MP for the area for their arrest and trial.
He wrongly accused her of being responsible for the divided community.
Togbe also wrongly accused Mrs.Sowah of installing a rival chief, Togbe Yaw Nyarku.
Della Sowah after defending herself for several years, took a bold step last year for a resolution of the issue, only for the Chief to repeat his allegations again to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) executives who paid a courtesy call on him.
According to Della Sowah that was the last straw that broke the camel’s back. She threatened legal action, leading to the Chief, rendering an unqualified apology.
In a letter of apology to the MP he stated “Since 2016 that I have been accusing you of being the brain behind the Sovie Chieftaincy issues for the first time you have officially written to me through your lawyers that you don’t have a hand in the Sovie Chieftaincy issue.”
He added, “For that matter, I am sincerely apologising to you through your lawyers, and I promise never to mention your name anywhere the Sovie Chieftaincy issue is concerned.”
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Health Minister leads delegation Mimi Darko’s appointment as AMA Director General
Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Minister for Health and Member of Parliament has led a delegation to secure the appointment of Dr Delese Mimi Darko, Chief Executive Officer of the Food and Drugs Authority, as the Director General of the African Medicines Agency (AMA) during the ongoing 2nd Ordinary Session of the Conference of State Parties in Kigali, Rwanda.
This prestigious appointment, achieved through a competitive process, marks a proud and historic moment for Ghana and the entire continent.
It highlights Dr. Darko’s exceptional leadership, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to enhancing public health and regulatory systems across Africa.
The Minister expressed his deep appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for his strong support and leadership throughout this process.
Mr.Akandoh congratulated Dr. Mimi Darko and Team Ghana for their incredibly successful campaign.
The AMA was established by the African Union on November 5, 2021, with the primary objective of improving access to quality, safe, and effective medical products throughout the continent. Its creation aims to facilitate the regulation and oversight of essential medicines at a continental level while promoting collaboration among African countries and regions.
The Agency’s mission is to provide leadership in creating an enabling regulatory environment for the pharmaceutical sector in Africa, ensuring that the African population has access to essential medical products and technologies.
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Police arrest five suspects involved in robbery cases in Ashanti Region
The Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) in the Ashanti Region has informed the public about a recent breakthrough in the fight against armed robbery in the Denchemuoso District.
Following a series of robbery incidents in the area, on April 22, 2025, PID/Ashanti operatives, acting on credible intelligence, apprehended one Michael Owusu Ansah, alias Baby Last, aged 32.
The suspect had been on the police wanted list since 2016 in connection with a robbery and the murder of Police Officer G/Cpl Frank Essel of SWAT/Ashanti, which occurred at the Open Space Hotel in Denchemuoso on May 19, 2016.
During interrogation, the suspect confessed to engaging in multiple street and residential robberies in Denchemuoso, Atwima-Techiman, Asuoyeboah, and surrounding areas.
He also disclosed that his gang operated with knives, pistols, and pump-action guns.
Further investigations led to the identification and arrest of his accomplices, namely:Emmanuel Owusu, alias Cassidy, Maxwell Gyimah, alias Nana Kwame, Sudais Oxford Ntiamoah, alias The Man Sudais and Rhano Okyere, alias Demon
These individuals were arrested from their hideouts within Atwima-Techiman and Denchemuoso.
However, one suspect, remains at large and efforts are underway to apprehend him and recover the weapons used in the robberies.
All five arrested suspects were arraigned before the Atasomanso Circuit Court on May 13, 2025.
They were remanded into police custody and are scheduled to reappear on June 4, 2025.
