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W/R NRSA ‘celebrates’ achievement

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The Western Regional Directorate of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has attributed reduction in road crashes to the sustained stakeholders’ approach to road safety policies and programmes in the region.
It recorted 907 crashes in 2021 as against 972 in 2020, a variance of – 65, while injuries also reduced from 867 to 728 during the period.
This was contained in letter of appreciation signed by the Regional Manager, Nana Akua Ansaah and copied to the media.
It, however, expressed concerns about the 122 deaths recorded during the period as against 111 in 2020.
“We would like to thank you and your team for your hard work and dedication to the reduction of road traffic crashes. With combined efforts, we were able to make some reductions on the number of crashes, injuries, but slight increase in the deaths recorded.
“We appreciate your hard work, sincerity and dedication through which we achieve some reductions. We are counting on your continuous support to prevent crashes, injuries and deaths (CIDs) to make the Western Regional road safety situation better for our collective good.” Nana Ansaah added.
She explained that, it took the combined efforts of stakeholders’ active participation to hold education programmes on road traffic regulation, enforcement as well as the various assemblies holding training for motorbike riders.
Nana Ansaah said that for this year, the Authority together with its partners, would work on human attitude which was another worrying signs for indiscipline on the road which included drunk- driving.
“We would focus our education on drivers who used mobile phone while driving and also double -parking at some joints in town.” she stressed, praying “We hope that this year, we will have not crashes, injuries and even deaths.” Nana Ansaah said.

From Clement Adzei Boye, Takoradi

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Man arrested in Ashaiman for allegedly posing as soldier and extorting money

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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.

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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.

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Volta has enormous agricultural potential – Regional Minister

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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.

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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

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