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The Minister of Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has announced the deployment of at least eight buses on four major road corridors in Accra starting today, December 10, to help commuters get home during peak hours.
The move follows growing complaints that some commercial drivers, especially those not affiliated with any transport union, are taking advantage of the situation by charging high fares in the evenings.
Mr Nikpe speaking to journalists explained that the Ministry is working with Intercity STC to roll out the intervention.
He noted that some long-distance STC buses return earlier than scheduled, and the Ministry is reallocating those vehicles for the evening rush to support workers heading home.
He stated that four major corridors have been identified for the deployment, with each route receiving a minimum of eight buses.
The buses will operate from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily.
The selected routes are the Accra–Madina–Adenta corridor, Accra–Achimota–Amasaman corridor, Accra–Malam–Kasoa route, and the Accra–Tema Beach Road route.
Mr Nikpe described the initiative as an emergency measure to ease the burden on commuters and said efforts are underway to increase the number of buses in the coming days.
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
