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  • We will deal with you should anything happen to our Queen – Office of Gborbu Wulomo to police

    We will deal with you should anything happen to our Queen – Office of Gborbu Wulomo to police

    The Office of Gborbu Wulomo has issued a stern warning to the police, stating that the police will face their wrath should anything happen to their 13-year-old queen, Naa Okromo, who recently married 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo, Nuumo Borketey Laweh XXXIII.

    Speaking at a press conference, an administrator at the Office of Gborbu Wulomo, Rev. D.N. Gyasi Ankra, delivered the threat after the Ghana Police Service in Nungua placed the 13-year-old and her mother under police protection.

    “The police says that the young lady who is our queen is under police protection, therefore, if the police have remarked that she is under police protection. We are telling the world that she is our royal and if the police are saying they are taking care of her, then the police must be reminded that whatever happens to her, then traditionally we will deal with the police,” he added.

    However, the police has indicated that, it collaborating with the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, alongside the Department of Social Welfare, to ensure the young girl receives essential support during the ongoing investigation.

    Gborbu Wulomo faced backlash when a video of the marriage ceremony surfaced online, which took place on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Nungua.

    According to the Spokesperson of Gborbu Wulomo the young girl would not be required to fulfill marital responsibilities “until the fourth ritual is performed.

    He added that the “Wulomo will not have any sexual relations with her as he will have to wait until she is mature or she reaches the legal age of marriage and childbirth”.

    Meanwhile, the Paediatric Society of Ghana (PSG) strongly condemned the marriage ceremony, emphasizing that it violates the Children’s Act of 1998, which prohibits forcing a child under the age of 18 into marriage.

    However, the GaDangme Council clarified that the relationship between the traditional Ga priest and the 12-year-old girl is a betrothal, not a marriage.

    The Council expressed support for Gborbu Wulomo’s stance, citing initial reports that suggested another ceremony awaited the girl to prepare her for procreation.

    “Important to clarify that the traditional ruler has stated that the relationship with the underage girl is a betrothal and not a marriage. This distinction to us has altered the legal implications.”

    “We are inclined to side with the Gborbu Wulomo since the original reportage made the point that there was another ceremony that awaited the girl to purify and prepare her for procreation.”

  • Police Commander reportedly dies in hotel room

    Deputy Volta North Regional Police Commander, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Antiri Nicolas Aletso, was reportedly discovered deceased in a hotel in Hohoe on Wednesday.

    According to relatives of the deceased, they attempted to contact him multiple times but received no response, prompting them to file a complaint with the Regional Police Command out of concern for his well-being.

    A team of police officers, led by ASP Simon Yevu, the staff officer, proceeded to Obama Hotel room number 4, where ACP Antiri Nicolas Aletso was staying.

    Upon arrival, he was found lying dead in a lateral position, as revealed by police investigators. The door to the room was also found unlocked.

    Subsequently, he was rushed to the Hohoe Municipal Hospital, where his death was confirmed. The body has been transferred to the Police Hospital Mortuary in Accra for autopsy purposes.

  • Kumasi: Police Band allegedly attacked by armed robbers

    Kumasi: Police Band allegedly attacked by armed robbers

    A civilian employee affiliated with the Police Band in Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional Capital, has reportedly been fatally shot during an assault by armed robbers on Sunday, March 17, 2024.

    According to information by MyNewsGh.com, the Police Band was returning to Kumasi around 8:45 pm after participating in an event in Nyinahini when the incident occurred. Reports suggest that the attack took place on the Kumasi-Bibiani Road.

    Tragically, the civilian victim, identified as Benjamin Osei Bonsu, succumbed to the attack.

    Two other individuals are reported to be in critical condition at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, where they are receiving medical attention.

    Additionally, several others who sustained injuries during the incident have been treated and discharged.

    As of now, the Ghana Police Service has not issued an official statement regarding the attack.

  • Promotions between 2008 and 2016 in Police Service were politically inspired – COP Alex Mensah

    Promotions between 2008 and 2016 in Police Service were politically inspired – COP Alex Mensah

    COP Alex George Mensah, a former director of operations at the Police Service, testified before the ad hoc committee investigating the leaked audio regarding an alleged attempt to depose IGP Dr. George Akufo-Addo.

    During his testimony, he asserted that promotions within the police service between 2008 and 2016 were influenced by political considerations.

    COP Mensah contended that certain police personnel received promotions during this period primarily due to the fact that the NDC was in power. He shared his personal experience, revealing that his own promotion was significantly delayed, and it only materialized after the NPP government came into office.

    He also claimed that the current IGP’s promotion to the rank of Commissioner was largely influenced by the NDC being in power at the time, rather than solely based on merit.

    These statements prompted a response from Vice Chair of the Committee, James Agalga, who refuted the allegations and requested that the Committee take exception to Mensah’s assertions.

    The Chairman’s counsel, Atta Akyea, subsequently addressed the issue by clarifying that Mensah’s comments represented his personal perspective and did not necessarily reflect the broader reality of promotions within the police force.

    When questioned about whether his own promotion was influenced by his affiliation with the NPP, Mensah affirmed that he was promoted based on merit and emphasized that the promotion process under the NDC government was often politically influenced, whereas it differed under the NPP’s administration.

  • Public safety, order in danger – Police on why they stopped ‘Occupy BoG’ demo

    Public safety, order in danger – Police on why they stopped ‘Occupy BoG’ demo

    The Accra Regional Police Command of the Ghana Police Service has successfully obtained an injunction to halt a planned demonstration by the Minority in Parliament, citing disagreements over the intended route for the protest scheduled for Tuesday.

    The Minority had announced their intentions to stage a protest dubbed ‘Occupy BoG’ on September 5th, with the primary goal of demanding the resignation of Dr. Ernest Yedu Addison, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), along with his two deputies.

    The planned demonstration involved a march from the Parliament House to the headquarters of the Central Bank. This march was intended to intensify the Minority’s call for the resignations of the Bank’s top officials.

    However, the police raised concerns regarding the proposed route, particularly highlighting the Central Bank’s headquarters as a designated security zone. The police engaged with the organizers on August 23rd, pledging security arrangements to uphold their constitutional right to protest. Despite this, they expressed reservations about the selected routes, citing potential risks to public order and safety.

    Responding to these concerns, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minority Leader, penned a response on August 28th, in which he rejected the alternative routes proposed by the police. He underscored the significance of concluding their protest at the Bank of Ghana’s headquarters, referring to it as a matter of both security and the Ghana Police Service’s motto of “Service and Integrity.”

    Before a resolution could be reached, the police succeeded in obtaining a High Court injunction on August 30th against the impending demonstration. The injunction, pursued by Superintendent of Police (SP) Isaac Yeboah, specifically targeted key figures within the Minority, including Dr. Ato Forson, Deputy Minority Leader Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Masawudu Mahamah, Bernard Mornah, and Rex Omar. These individuals are all associated with Arise Ghana, a group that had declared its participation in the planned protest.

    The High Court has slated a hearing on this matter for Monday, September 4th. The situation has garnered significant attention, raising discussions about the delicate balance between the right to protest, public safety considerations, and security concerns. Observers are keenly awaiting the outcomes of the scheduled hearing and its potential implications for future demonstrations.

  • Teenager passes away after four teenagers saved from a river

    Teenager passes away after four teenagers saved from a river

    After four guys were rescued from the River Soar in Leicestershire, one adolescent has passed away.

    In response to fire department complaints that four boys were in the river last night at 9:15 p.m., police were dispatched to the community of Barrow-upon-Soar.

    The teenagers were saved, although one of them was declared dead right away.

    A searchlight-equipped chopper was spotted assisting the ground effort.

    At 9.40pm officers shut a number of roads and urged the public to stay away. A police presence remained in the village today and one footpath was closed off but the roads have reopened.

    The family of the boy who died is being supported by specially trained officers and a file was being prepared for the coroner, reports the BBC.