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Truck crashes into buildings at Kumawu: MP assures victims of full support
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The Member of Parliament for Kumawu and Chairman of the Human Rights Committee of Parliament, Ernest Yaw Anim, has assured families affected by a tragic road accident of his full support as they go through a difficult period.
In a statement issued from his office, he confirmed that the accident happened on Friday, January 17, 2026, when a construction truck transporting sand from Abotanso lost control and crashed into a hairdressing container shop and a storey building.
He said the incident claimed four lives and left five others in critical condition.
He noted that he visited both the accident scene and the hospital on Saturday morning to personally assess the situation and check on the injured.
According to him, the visit was to better understand the needs of the victims and their families.
He expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and extended his condolences to the bereaved families.
He wished those who were injured a speedy and full recovery, adding that his thoughts and prayers remain with all those affected.
He assured the families that he would stand by them and offer the necessary support throughout this challenging time.
He called on the government, corporate bodies, faith-based organizations, benevolent individuals, and the general public to come together to assist the victims through financial help, medical care, and emotional support.
He further urged the people of Kumawu to show compassion and remain united, saying he would continue to work with traditional authorities, local leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure the affected families receive the help they need.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Mahama chairs security meeting over drug trafficking, orders formation of inter-agency task force
President John Dramani Mahama today chaired a meeting of security chiefs and received a detailed briefing on investigations into the recent trafficking of drugs out of Ghana’s ports.
The President was informed that ten individuals, including four officers of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), are being held while investigations continue.
The meeting reviewed the structure and security systems in place and recommended new actions.
President Mahama has directed that an inter-agency task force be formed to present a detailed roadmap, emanating from today’s meeting, on measures to prevent the trafficking of drugs through Ghana’s borders within two weeks.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
A University of Ghana research on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) National General Secretary election has found that 74.2% of surveyed delegates expect former Subin MP Eugene Boakye Antwi to win the October 3 election.
The research, conducted by a team of lecturers from the University of Ghana, Legon, led by Dr Chris Atadika, involved 889 NPP stakeholders.
According to the findings, 657 of the 889 respondents, representing 74.2%, identified Eugene Boakye Antwi as the candidate they expected to win the General Secretary position.
Incumbent General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua was identified by 223 respondents, representing 25.1%, while six respondents, or 0.7%, mentioned Sylvester Tetteh.
The researchers, however, stressed that the figures reflect the expectations of the respondents and should not be interpreted as an independent prediction of the election outcome.
The study also examined other areas of the contest, including candidate preference, perceived ability to help the NPP win the 2028 general election and name recognition.
On candidate preference, 76.6% of respondents identified Eugene Boakye Antwi as their preferred candidate, compared with 23.1% for Justin Frimpong Kodua.
When asked which candidate they believed could help the NPP win the 2028 election, 60.1% mentioned Eugene Boakye Antwi, while 39.2% chose Justin Frimpong Kodua.
The research further found that Eugene Boakye Antwi had an 82.7% name recognition among respondents when they were asked to identify candidates contesting the position. Justin Frimpong Kodua recorded 13%.
The respondents also identified good communication skills and boldness, the ability to help the party secure victory in 2028, and the ability to unite the party as some of the key qualities needed in the next General Secretary.
The study recorded 100% awareness of the General Secretary election among the respondents.
The research team, led by Dr Chris Atadika, is expected to brief the media on the full findings at the Department of Political Science at the University of Ghana, Legon.
The NPP will elect its National General Secretary on October 3, 2026.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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