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Vivo Energy supports traders, drivers at K’dua
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As part of contributions towards the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, Vivo Energy Ghana, the distributors and marketers of Shell branded products and service in collaboration with the New Juaben South Municipal Assembly has provided a GH¢60,000 mechanised water tank and hydraulic hand washing machines to market women and drivers at Koforidua.
The items placed at the Koforidua Central markets and Kumasi stations, would allow both market women and drivers to wash their hands and ensure that, basic hygienic practices were observed as they discharged their duties.
The outgoing Eastern Territorial Manager of Shell Ghana, Mr Paul Mends stated that, over the years, the company had collaborated, especially with drivers and other customers a lot, hence the need to support them in the era of the pandemic.
He added that, since hand washing had been found to be one of the safety protocols to curb the spread of the coronavirus, it was necessary that they provided the items to ensure the safety of their customers.
“As a company that believes in safety, we owe it a duty to ensure that we support our customers in the unusual time hence the donation to ensure your safety.” he said.
He urged all to engage in proper hand washing and continue to follow the President’s directives to obey all safety protocols, including social distancing, respiratory hygiene among others so that the nation could curb the spread of the disease.
On his part, the Chief Executive Officer of Jilcon Construction and Shell retailer, Nana Opare Kwarfo explained that, it was necessary to provide the items for market women and drivers who most often came into contact with the public.
“These people sell to us and most people pick vehicles at the lorry station to their destinations every day, hence it is necessary that we provide these things to ensure that, they keep themselves safe to stop the spread.”
He asked the market women and drivers to make use of the hand washing system and not to defy the safety protocols for their own good and that of others.
The Municipal Chief Executive of New Juaben South Municipality, Mr Isaac Appaw-Gyasi thanked Vivo Energy Ghana for their kind gesture and urged other companies to emulate them.
At the Kumasi lorry station, the Eastern Regional Chairman of GPRTU, Mr Johnson Kyereh who received the items also thanked the company for its gesture and pledged to use the items for the intended purpose.
The market women also expressed same appreciation to the company.
From Ama Tekyiwaa Ampadu Agyeman, Koforidua
The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested former professional boxer Michael Ayitey Okai, popularly known as “Ayitey Powers,” over an alleged threat of death against the Director-General of the National Sports Authority, Yaw Ampofo.
According to the Police, the 46-year-old former boxer was arrested on Monday, August 24, 2026, in connection with the alleged threat.
The Police said the arrest followed a video circulating on social media in which Ayitey Powers is alleged to have issued the threat against Mr Ampofo.
He is currently in Police custody and is assisting with investigations.
The Accra Regional Police Command said investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged threat and determine the appropriate action to be taken in accordance with the law.
The Command has urged the public to refrain from sharing unverified information about the matter while the investigation continues.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Minority Leader in Parliament Alexander Afenyo Markin has sued the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, and Multimedia Group Limited over alleged defamatory comments made against him on the Newsfile programme.
In a writ filed at the High Court in Accra, Mr Afenyo Markin is seeking GH¢15 million in damages, an apology and retraction of the statements, among other reliefs.
The suit follows comments allegedly made by Mr Gyamfi during the Saturday, August 22, 2026 edition of Newsfile, hosted by Samson Lardy Anyenini.
According to the statement of claim, Mr Gyamfi described Mr Afenyo Markin as an “extortionist” while responding to a question about GoldBod’s reported profits and its position on losses arising from its operations.
The plaintiff claims that Mr Gyamfi repeated the allegation when the host sought clarification on whether he stood by the description.
Mr Afenyo Markin further claims that Mr Gyamfi challenged him to sue him and insisted that the allegation was true.
The plaintiff argues that the statements created the impression that he engages in extortion, uses his political influence to put improper pressure on public institutions and officials, and conducts himself in a manner inconsistent with the standards expected of a lawyer and public office holder.
He denies the allegations and maintains that he is not an extortionist and has never engaged in the conduct alleged by Mr Gyamfi.
The Minority Leader also argues that the comments were made maliciously and were presented as facts without evidence being disclosed.
He claims the statements have damaged his reputation, professional standing and public image, particularly because of his position as a senior political figure and legal practitioner.
The suit also names Multimedia Group Limited as a defendant because, according to the plaintiff, the alleged defamatory comments were broadcast through JoyNews and subsequently circulated on social media platforms, including X, Facebook and YouTube.
Mr Afenyo Markin claims Multimedia failed to stop the comments or deactivate Mr Gyamfi’s microphone after the allegations were made.
He is therefore asking the court to award him general, aggravated and exemplary damages, as well as GH¢15 million in compensation and legal costs.
He is also seeking an order compelling the defendants to issue a full, unconditional and unequivocal retraction and public apology.
The plaintiff wants the apology and retraction to be given similar prominence and reach as the original publication, including through JoyNews and the social media platforms where the comments were disseminated.
He is further seeking a permanent injunction preventing the defendants from repeating the alleged defamatory statements or words with a similar meaning.
The writ requires the defendants to enter an appearance within eight days after being served.
It warns that failure to do so could result in judgment being entered in their absence.
The case was filed by lawyer Paa Kwesi Abaidoo of Dehyena Chambers on behalf of Mr Afenyo Markin.
By: Jacob Aggrey
