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Trigger-happy old man misses target
A trigger-happy old man has been arrested by the police for allegedly shooting two people at Tsyome Sabadu in the North Dayi District of the Volta Region on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
The suspect, Mr. Bukari Paul, 62, is said to have shot his wife and his brother-in-law whose name was given as Budi but as fate would have, Budi (brother-in-law) died in the process.
A resident of the community told The Spectator that Bukari and his wife had been married with three children but the woman, who is in her early forties, recently decided to quit the marriage due to the abusive and irresponsible conduct of her husband.
According to accounts, the mother of three packed her belongings to go and live with her brother but her husband, Bukari, had been issuing death threats since the wife left the house.
An eye witness said Yaaya (not her real name) and his brother, Budi, were enjoying dinner and having a chat that fateful Saturday when Bukari walked to them and opened fire, killing his brother-in-law instantly. Fortunately, the wife, who apparently was the main target, somewhat managed to escape the attack.
Some residents told this reporter that after the shooting, Bukari went into hiding but the town folks mounted a search and arrested him at about 1am the next day. He had since been placed in police custody pending investigations.
By Ernest Nutsugah
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Ghana will host a High-Level Next Steps Conference on Reparatory Justice from June 17 to June 19, 2026, in Accra.
According to the Ministry, the conference will be held under the auspices of President John Dramani Mahama, who also serves as the African Union Champion for Reparations.
The conference follows the recent adoption of a landmark United Nations General Assembly resolution declaring the trafficking and enslavement of Africans during the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity.
The Ministry said the resolution received the support of 123 member states and marked a major step toward global recognition of historical injustices and the need for reparatory justice.
It explained that the conference will bring together world leaders, foreign affairs ministers, academics, historians, jurists, activists and international organisations to discuss the next phase of the reparations agenda.
According to the Ministry, discussions will focus on developing practical global frameworks and policy approaches to advance reparatory justice.
The conference is also expected to produce recommendations and action plans to guide future continental and international engagements on reparations.
As part of activities for the event, Ghana will host what officials described as the first-ever joint Juneteenth commemoration with African Americans at the Christiansborg Castle on June 19.
The Ministry noted that the event will provide participants with an opportunity to reflect on the history of the transatlantic slave trade while promoting remembrance, healing and justice.
It added that the conference would strengthen Africa’s collective voice on reparatory justice and deepen collaboration between African states, the diaspora and international partners.
The Ministry said further details on registration, participation and accreditation are available on the conference website.
It stated that President Mahama and the people of Ghana look forward to welcoming participants from around the world to Accra for what it described as a defining conference on reparatory justice.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Libreville, Gabon, to participate in the inaugural Libreville International Forum for Innovation and Development, a high-level event that brings together Heads of State, government officials, global investors, and technology experts.
The forum, being held under the patronage of Mr Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, President of the Republic of Gabon, is on the theme “Political Stability, Business Climate, and Artificial Intelligence: Catalysts for Growth.”
The forum seeks to position Gabon as a regional innovation hub and key destination for international investment.
Organisers are holding the Forum to inaugurate the newly constructed Omar Bongo Ondimba Congress Centre, which also serves as the venue for the Forum and as a future centre for international dialogue.
The forum will culminate in the “Libreville Declaration,” which will showcase the strategic political leaders’ commitments to enhancing governance, transparency, and digital integration across the continent.
President Mahama remains a strong advocate for fostering partnerships that bridge the gap between government policy and private-sector growth to ensure inclusive development.
