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  • Government assures probe into Ibrahim Mahama’s assault case

    Government assures probe into Ibrahim Mahama’s assault case

    The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has revealed that she has held talks with the Interior Minister to ensure that those responsible for the alleged assault on Ibrahim Mahama are traced and prosecuted.

    She voiced strong concern over the reported attack on the Ghanaian artist, describing the development as both troubling and unacceptable.

    Her comments follow reports that Mahama, founder of the Savannah Centre for Contemporary Art and Red Clay Studio in Tamale, was allegedly assaulted on March 21, 2026, by individuals suspected to be members of the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Operations Team, popularly known as “Black Maria.”

    The incident is said to have left the artist with dental injuries, including a missing tooth, while his uncle, who was behind the wheel at the time, also suffered injuries.

    In a Facebook post dated March 22, 2026, Dzifa Gomashie conveyed her sympathy and support to the artist.

    “Dear Mr Ibrahim Mahama, it is with deep concern and regret that I write to you, upon learning of the unfortunate incident involving your reported assault.

    “On behalf of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, and in my personal capacity, I wish to express my heartfelt sympathy and solidarity with you during this difficult time,” she stated.

    She added that the alleged attack raises critical issues relating to justice and human rights, which must be addressed promptly.

    “It is therefore deeply troubling to hear of any circumstance that undermines your dignity and personal safety. As a nation that prides itself on upholding justice, human rights, and the rule of law, such incidents must be addressed with the seriousness they deserve,” she said.

    The minister further disclosed that she had engaged the Interior Minister to facilitate a thorough probe into the matter.

    “It is in view of this that I have held discussions with the Hon. Minister for the Interior, who has assured me of his utmost support in unravelling the people behind this cowardly act,” she added.

    She also assured the artist of the government’s continued support, emphasizing that his safety and contributions to the creative industry remain highly valued.

    “Please be assured that we stand with you; your safety, well-being, and your priceless contributions to the creative sector remain of utmost importance to Ghana and the world,” she added.

  • I will advocate for investment to boost Bole National Park – Abla Dzifa Gomashie

    I will advocate for investment to boost Bole National Park – Abla Dzifa Gomashie

    The Minister-Designate for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has pledged to focus on developing key tourist sites, including Mole National Park in the Savannah Region.

    During her vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, she stressed the importance of strategic investments to make major tourist destinations more attractive.

    “I agree with you that Mole, for years, has been one of the most frequently visited sites. What it needs is more investment. Our country must focus on giving more to this sector to attract the required resources. I will be pushing for this agenda,” she said.

    Additionally, Gomashie mentioned the Black Star Experience model, a framework aimed at empowering district, municipal, and metropolitan assemblies to initiate projects in arts, tourism, and culture, thereby stimulating local economies.

    As the Member of Parliament for Ketu South and a Queen Mother in the Aflao Traditional Area, she reaffirmed her commitment to leveraging tourism, culture, and creative arts as vital contributors to Ghana’s economic transformation.

  • Mahama’s comeback has left me speechless – Dzifa Gomashie

    Mahama’s comeback has left me speechless – Dzifa Gomashie

    The Member of Parliament for Ketu South, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has thanked the National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters, emphasizing the party’s dedication to working relentlessly to fulfill their objectives following the victory in the 2024 election.

    In a Facebook post on Monday, December 9, 2024, Dzifa Gomashie, expressing her excitement over the election results, adding that “I have no words to describe how I feel. Unfortunately, I have lost my voice again and cannot pick up your calls. I hope you will pray for me while I recover. I will regain my voice soon, and you will hear from me.”

    She also praised the hard work and dedication of everyone who contributed to securing the NDC’s victory.

    “On behalf of the President-elect, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, and myself, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, I say AKPE GOBOO NA MI. We will strategize to ensure we achieve the desired goals. To all the visible and invisible warriors, the known and unknown cheerleaders, the anonymous campaigners, our donors, the financiers, the party faithful, the neutrals, and even those not so neutral, the members of other parties who worked with us, our families, and friends, I say God bless you abundantly,” she noted.

    Ketu South is often referred to as the ‘World Bank’ of the National Democratic Congress due to its status as the constituency with the highest number of party supporters.

  • Flood displaces residents in Ketu South, environs

    Flood displaces residents in Ketu South, environs

    Some 20 communities in the Ketu South municipality have been flooded following the three weeks of persistent rains in the area.

    The distressing condition has brought every economic activity in the area to standstill, holding the people hostage in their homes with no hope of relief in sight.

    So far, five basic schools whose classrooms are filled with water have been close down until further notice.

    No relief items

    The Municipal Director of the National Disaster Management Organisation, Torgbi Alossode told the media on Monday morning (June 12) that there were no immediate relief items for the flood victims.

    “We are studying the situation and assessing the damage prior to providing relief items for the displaced people,” he added.

    The worst affected areas are Agbawema, Ahiatakukope, Awakorme, Hastukope, and Akame.

    Others are Lokove, Ahorfe, Dzisakope, and Yegbefume, near Agbozume; and some communities in Klikor.

    MP’s tour

    Meanwhile, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ketu South, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called for the immediate closure of all schools in the municipality for the safety of the children.

    “The roads leading to the schools which are not tarred are now covered with large volumes of water, and that is dangerous,” she explained.

    The MP called on NADMO to live up to its responsibility and respond to the situation at hand promptly.

    The Municipal Chief Executive, Maxwell Lugudor said the floods in the Agbozume and Klikor were caused by lagoons bursting their banks.

    He said the assembly was set to dredge the lagoons as an immediate response to the problem.

    In the long term, he said, the assembly would build mini dams in some of the border communities to serve as receptacles to the floods.

    No casualty was recorded in the floods.

  • Close down schools until flooding in Ketu South is resolved – Dzifa Gomashie

    Close down schools until flooding in Ketu South is resolved – Dzifa Gomashie

    Schools in the Ketu South Constituency that have been impacted by flooding should be closed, according to Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the MP for the area.

    The affected areas include Klikor, Agbozume, and Aflao.

    Parts of the Ketu South Constituency have been experiencing devastating rainstorms and flooding for the past few days, which has led to over 1,000 people being displaced.

    Speaking in an interview on the Citi Breakfast Show on Monday, June 12, 2023, “I think what we should do is to close down the schools in the three traditional areas affected by the flooding. That is Klikor, Agbozume and Aflao. My fear is that anything can happen when these children are wading through the floodwaters. It is scary, I was born by the seaside, and my house is also at the beach, but I am terrified of water. What I saw this weekend has even scared me more”.

    Stating that the situation is so dire, the Ketu South MP indicated that the amount of water seen on the roads was the same in the rooms of people “so they cannot even sleep in their rooms”.

    “And the classrooms have water there too, so I am at wit ends and the churches. There is nowhere you can even send them to perch until the water recedes, perhaps maybe the Municipal Assembly hall that is not flooded. We could move the people to lay their heads until we find some form of shelter for them.”

    With the amount of water on the roads, she emphasised that her fear was that one could slip and break a bone when walking because most of the roads were not tarred.

    “So we have a serious situation where the lagoons and the wetlands are all overflowing into the community and there is no way the water can go into the sea,” she added.

  • Dissolve African borders, we can’t continue blaming colonialists – Dzifa Gomashie

    Dissolve African borders, we can’t continue blaming colonialists – Dzifa Gomashie

    Abla Dzifa Gomashie, who represents Ketu South in parliament, has bemoaned the lack of freedom of movement within the continent, notably in the ECOWAS sub-region.

    According to the former broadcaster, it was time for African leaders to actualize free movement within the region and between countries because that used to be the case before colonialism came to partition different countries.

    In a video shared by influential African Wode Maya, the MP said: “We have to tell the story of who we are. That we can continue blaming colonialists for all we want but they have been gone for so long and we need to wake up and smell the coffee.

    “We need to wake up, all these seemingly hen coop thing we are doing business in, against ourselves is depressing, truly truly depressing. I am willing to break a few protocols speaking the way I am,” he added alluding to her role as a member of the regional commission on Ewe.

    “The excuses are too much, when they go and sit on our behalf, I expected them to do better than they are doing… you owe it to us as citizens and we are demanding that you do better by us,” he added.

    Wode Maya had gotten into violent exchanges with immigration officials at the Ghana – Togo border as he tried to have his passport stamped.

    “This is me fighting to save my camera at the Togolese border because I refused to pay a bribe of CFA 2000 in order for my passport to stamped,” he captioned a tweet that showed him in a confrontation with supposed border officials.

    Struggles on our African borders are truly depressing……… pic.twitter.com/kUBrZ8J1LM— Wode Maya (@wode_maya) January 28, 2023

    This is me fighting to save my camera at the Togolese border because I refused to pay a bribe of CFA 2000 in order for my passport to stamped???? https://t.co/Emhhqsl5Ey pic.twitter.com/NnmZyNnyvz— Wode Maya (@wode_maya) January 27, 2023.

  • Wode Maya’s Togo border troubles gets attention of Ketu South MP

    Wode Maya’s Togo border troubles gets attention of Ketu South MP

    Member of Parliament for Ketu South, Abla Dzifa Gomashie has lamented the lack of free movement between countries within the continent particularly in the ECOWAS sub-region.

    According to the former broadcaster, it was time for African leaders to actualize free movement within the region and between countries because that used to be the case before colonialism came to partition different countries.

    In a video shared by influential African Wode Maya, the MP said: “We have to tell the story of who we are. That we can continue blaming colonialists for all we want but they have been gone for so long and we need to wake up and smell the coffee.

    “We need to wake up, all these seemingly hen coop thing we are doing business in, against ourselves is depressing, truly truly depressing. I am willing to break a few protocols speaking the way I am,” he added alluding to her role as a member of the regional commission on Ewe.

    “The excuses are too much, when they go and sit on our behalf, I expected them to do better than they are doing… you owe it to us as citizens and we are demanding that you do better by us,” he added.

    Wode Maya had gotten into violent exchanges with immigration officials at the Ghana – Togo border as he tried to have his passport stamped.

    “This is me fighting to save my camera at the Togolese border because I refused to pay a bribe of CFA 2000 in order for my passport to stamped,” he captioned a tweet that showed him in a confrontation with supposed border officials.

  • “Women are not their own enemies” – Dzifa Gomashie

    Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Member of Parliament (MP) for Ketu South has disagreed with the ‘women are their own enemies’ claim.

    She said in most cases, the men counterparts were the architects of the rivalry and the unhealthy competitions among women, and asked the men to stop causing hindrance to the progress of women.

    Madam Gomashie said this in her closing remarks at a Gender Advocacy to Parliament (GAP) town hall meeting at Aflao, Ketu South.

    The event was organised by Parliamentary Network Africa (PNAfrica), a civil society parliamentary monitoring organisation working across the continent with funding support from the French Embassy.

    The meeting, the first under the GAP project for women and women group organisations was to discuss the gender angles to the parliamentary meeting and to ensure that women MPs received feedback from these groups to inform their work on the floor of Parliament.

    Participants identified challenges to women’s involvement in politics and other fields, and suggested ways to addressing them.

    “Women are not their own enemies. It is the culture that determines how to think. The patriarchal system, the socialisation process – assigning gender roles to boys and girls pulled women back early in life.” Madam Gomashie said.

    The first-ever female MP in the entire southern Volta: Akatsi North and South, North, Central and South Tongu, Ketu North and South, and Keta and Anlo Constituencies since the Fourth Republic encouraged women to conquer the fears, discrimination, perceptions and all other obstacles to attain their aspirations.

    She used herself as an example saying, she defied all odds, closed her ears to discouraging comments and soldiered on, and noted she would not have made history as the first female MP from the area if she had given up.

    Mr Gilbert Borketey Boyefio, Programmes Manager, PNAFRICA said Ghana must be seen to be making efforts to attain the Sustainable Development Goal 5 on gender equality, and empowerment of women and girls, and the best way to do that was to retain the current number of female MPs and vote more women to the next Parliament to advocate for women issues.

    Participants at the meeting identified cultural limitation, lack of resources, stigmatisation and right education among others as setbacks to women’s involvement in politics and progress in other fields.

    They proposed creation of a fund by women caucus in Parliament to empower other women to join politics, female-child empowerment and finding ways to deal with teenage pregnancy to remove some of the barriers to girls/women’s progress.

    Source: GNA