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Wife butchers husband in revenge
A married woman who could no longer withstand the harsh treatment in her marital home, is alleged to have inflicted cutlass wounds on her husband in reaction to his conduct.
The victim, Mr. Abraham Acquah is said to have hit his wife, Madam Mary Quaye, popularly called Obaa Yaa with stick during an argument.
This did not go down well with Madam Quaye who reacted violently by using a cutlass to inflict wounds on her husband in revenge.
The unfortunate incident occurred at Agona Duakwa in the Central Region on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at about 1:00am.
Mr. Acquah was rushed to the Agona Swedru Government Hospital for treatment for sustaining multiple wounds on his left jaw, neck and shoulder.
But Ms. Quaye was immediately detained when she went to the police station in the company of her husband to report the case.
Briefing the media, the Central Regional Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Irene Oppong explained that the incident occurred on Sunday around 1 am.
She said, the police after receiving the complaint around 4 am, proceeded to the Agona Swedru Government Hospital where they met the victim, Mr. Acquah aged 30, at the Emergency Ward with multiple deep cuts on his left jaw, neck and shoulder.
She said, a police medical report form was issued to the victim for endorsement by the medical doctor.
DSP Oppong explained that, the couple later went to the police station to make a report on the incident as they were currently residing in the same town and Mary Quaye was arrested.
Meanwhile, complainant Mary Quaye a.k.a. Obaa Yaa, who was the complainant but now a suspect, is assisting the Police in their investigation.
From David O. Yarboi-Tetteh, Cape Coast
AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine has broken ground on a modern 1,500-seater multipurpose assembly hall and a secured main gatehouse for New Edubiase Senior High School, in the Adansi South District.
The project, being executed by local contractor AA Engineering and Construction, is expected to be completed within 17 months and forms part of the Mine’s 10-Year Socio-Economic Development Plan (SEDP) — a strategic framework for delivering sustainable development in its host communities.
Beyond the expansive assembly hall, the facility will house a fully integrated administrative complex featuring a dedicated sound room, a 16-seater staff eatery, and suites for the Headmaster and Assistant Headmaster, a bursar’s office, an 18-seater conference room, a 24-seater staff common room, six faculty office spaces and ancillary stores and washrooms.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, the Mine’s Director of Sustainability Management, Edmund Oduro Agyei, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to improving educational outcomes in host communities through impactful and sustainable investments.
The Edubiasehene, Guahyia Oduropanin Birikorang, commended the Mine for the investment, saying the project demonstrated that the company’s development agenda extended well beyond its immediate operational areas.
The Headmaster of New Edubiase SHS, Mr Christopher Appiah Mensah, described the intervention as timely and transformative, noting it would address longstanding infrastructure deficits, improve conditions for teaching and learning, and create adequate space for academic and social gatherings.
“This will greatly enhance administrative efficiency and improve the overall welfare of both staff and students,” he said.
The facility is also expected to boost the school’s capacity to host national examinations and major events, and strengthen its standing as a centre of academic excellence within the district.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
Stakeholders have been urged to help raise awareness and eliminate the stigma often associated with clubfoot, a treatable condition which occurs in children.
Parents are to seek early treatment for the condition while policymakers strengthen support for early detection, disability inclusion, and child health services in the country.
Clubfoot is a condition present at birth in which one or both feet are twisted inward and downward. If left untreated, experts say a child may face lifelong challenges with walking, which could affect education, employment, and social inclusion.
In Ghana, an estimated 1,000 babies are said to be born with clubfoot every year.
In commemoration of the World Clubfoot Day, marked on June 3 every year, stakeholders create awareness about the condition and, among other things, celebrate the dedication of health professionals who ensure children receive treatment.
In a release copied to the Ghana News Agency, Nana Afua Adutwumwaa Adjetey, Programme Manager, Ghana Clubfoot Programme, noted that many families were unaware of the free treatment available for the condition in Ghana. 
She observed that the lack of awareness continued to delay treatment for children who could have received prompt and life-changing care at no cost.
Treatment, she said, was provided free of charge for children under age five at Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG–Hope Walks) partner clinics across the country.
More than 9,000 children born with clubfoot had received treatment and care through the programme over the past 18 years.
“The treatment follows the internationally recognised Ponseti Method, which uses a series of gentle casts to gradually correct the position of the foot, followed by a brace to maintain correction and prevent relapse. When treatment begins early, success rates are extremely high,” Madam Adjetey explained.
“For many children, the journey begins with a health worker who identifies clubfoot at birth and makes a referral. A few moments of observation can change the course of a child’s life forever.”
“Clubfoot is not a curse; it is not caused by wrongdoing…it is a medical condition that can be treated successfully. Families should never feel ashamed to seek help.”
The Programme Manager said children born with the condition deserved equal opportunities, dignity, and inclusion, and called on communities to support parents rather than “judge them.” -GNA
