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  • Dansoman, Weija, Lapaz, Achimota, others to be affected as GWL shuts down Treatment Plant for today

    Dansoman, Weija, Lapaz, Achimota, others to be affected as GWL shuts down Treatment Plant for today

    Several areas in the country’s capital will observe a disruption in the supply of water by the Ghana Water Limited (GWL).

    This is due to the closure of the Weija Treatment Plant, which would allow engineers of the GWL to undertake repair work on major pipelines supplying water to the western parts of Accra.

    The affected areas include Korle-Bu, Dansoman, Mamprobi, parts of Weija, Gbawe, Malam, Anyaa, Kwashieman, Ablekuma, and Darkuman.

    The others are Kaneshie, Tesano, Odorkor, Sowutuom, Lapaz, parts of Achimota, North Industrial Area, and adjoining communities.

    The shutdown, which began at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, is expected to last until 5:00 p.m.

    Management of GWL has assured that its engineers are on site working hard to ensure that the work is completed on schedule.”

    It has apologised to the general public and the residents in the areas affected for the inconvenience caused.

    Residents and businesses in the affected areas are advised to make alternative water arrangements during the repair period.

    It is unknown whether the notice issued by the GWL on July 2 was received on time by the residents.

    Those who may have gotten the notice late might not be able to put in the necessary measures to ensure they access water, taking into consideration financial constraints.

    This means some households and business will experience water shortages and may not be able to undertake their day-to-day activities.

  • Downpour on Thursday causes flooding in parts of Accra

    Downpour on Thursday causes flooding in parts of Accra

    A downpour on the evening of Thursday, March 13, led to severe flooding along the Ofankor Barrier stretch of the N1 Highway in Accra.

    Within hours, rising water levels left motorists stuck in gridlocked traffic and forced pedestrians to abandon their journeys.

    The flooding caused major disruptions, with traffic backing up from the Achimota Old Station to Tantra Hill.

    Desperate to escape the rising waters, some drivers near the Neoplan Station attempted to reverse and divert onto outer lanes leading to Taifa. However, many vehicles were either trapped or completely submerged, making movement impossible.

    Other parts of Accra, including Shiashie, also experienced intense flooding. Streets became rivers, with water rushing into homes and businesses, further exposing the city’s drainage challenges. Commuters traveling towards Amasaman, Pokuase, and other areas in the Greater Accra Region found themselves stuck in motionless traffic as buses, private vehicles, and trotros struggled to navigate the submerged roads.

    For pedestrians, the situation was just as dire. Some were left stranded as water levels became dangerously high, forcing them to wait for the floodwaters to subside before continuing their journeys.

    Ironically, this disaster unfolded just two days after the government’s Anti-Flood Taskforce conducted an aerial inspection of Accra’s flood-prone areas on March 11.

    Their assessment pointed to choked drains, illegal structures on waterways, and unregulated construction as key factors behind the city’s persistent flooding.

    They had pledged to address these issues ahead of the peak rainy season, yet Thursday’s events highlighted the urgent need for immediate action.

  • Indiscipline on roads will no longer be tolerated – NRSA Director warns

    Indiscipline on roads will no longer be tolerated – NRSA Director warns

    Acting Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Abraham Amaliba, has pledged to clamp down on road indiscipline by rigorously enforcing traffic laws to reduce accidents.

    His commitment comes in response to a fatal hit-and-run accident on the Achimota Highway on March 9, 2025, which resulted in the deaths of two former Achimota School students.

    Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on March 10, Amaliba expressed deep concern over the increasing disregard for road safety regulations by both pedestrians and drivers.

    He identified reckless behavior among road users as a major contributor to road crashes and assured the public that stringent actions would be taken against offenders.

    “Since assuming office at NRSA, I have observed that driver and pedestrian misconduct are the two leading causes of accidents. Addressing these issues will bring significant improvements in road safety,” he stated.

    To enhance safety measures, he revealed that NRSA will collaborate with the media to drive public awareness and promote discipline on the roads.

    “In the coming days, we will see more order on our roads. A nationwide campaign featuring a well-known Ghanaian figure will soon be launched to encourage responsible road use,” he announced.

    Additionally, Amaliba indicated that NRSA is preparing to roll out an extensive public education initiative to instill discipline and reduce road violations across the country.

    “When I took over the NRSA, I realised there were two main causes of road crashes; driver and pedestrian indiscipline, and so if we are able to curb these two, we will make a lot of headway,” he said.

  • Police arrest driver responsible for death of two Achimota Old students

    Police arrest driver responsible for death of two Achimota Old students

    The families of former Achimota students Davida Asante Boateng and Lilian Akorli have confirmed the arrest of the driver involved in the crash that took their lives.

    According to reports, law enforcement apprehended the suspect on March 7 after a pursuit on the night of the accident. Witnesses stated that the driver fled the scene without stopping, leaving bystanders to transport the victims to the hospital, where they arrived at approximately 12:02 AM.

    At the time of the incident, Davida and Lilian—both members of the Old Achimotan Association (OAA24) and former residents of Stopford House—were on their way back to the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) after attending a bonfire event at Achimota School. The accident occurred along the Achimota Highway.

    Their deaths have deeply affected the Achimota School community, reigniting concerns over road safety.

    Davida’s aunt, Alice Safoa, recounted the series of events that led to the driver’s arrest.

    “The incident occurred around 10:30. According to the police, the driver was arrested after a chase. However, the hospital staff revealed that the driver was seeking refuge, fearing an attack by eyewitnesses. Following his arrest, he was taken to the hospital due to ill health but has since recovered and been returned to the police cells.”

    Lilian’s close friend, Charlotte Otchere, reflected on the special memories they created together.

    “She was my classmate and my very good friend. We were in the same class and sat almost close to each other. We had our bad days, but we were okay before we completed,” she said.

    The Old Achimotan Association 2024 released a statement on March 8, confirming the heartbreaking loss of Lilian and Davida while expressing profound sympathy to their grieving families.

  • Achimotans commemorate anniversaries slated for March 5 to 9 with GHc1.5m donation, legacy projects

    Achimotans commemorate anniversaries slated for March 5 to 9 with GHc1.5m donation, legacy projects

    The Old Achimotan Association (OAA) is set to commemorate the 50th, 40th, and 25th anniversaries of the 1975, 1985, and 2000 graduating classes with a weeklong celebration from March 5 to March 9.

    As part of the festivities, the alumni groups are giving back to their alma mater through major legacy projects, including a GH₵1.5 million donation of science laboratory equipment and the construction of an 18-unit classroom block.

    The OAA 75 and 85 Year Groups will officially hand over their GH₵1.5 million donation of state-of-the-art equipment to Achimota School’s science laboratories on March 5. This initiative aims to enhance the quality of science education and better prepare students for tertiary studies.

    Meanwhile, the OAA 2000 (2G) Year Group is spearheading the construction of an 18-unit classroom block, scheduled for completion in November 2025. This project seeks to expand the school’s infrastructure and accommodate its growing student population.

    A Week of Celebration

    The anniversary celebrations, which coincide with Achimota School’s 98th Founders’ Day, will feature a series of events:
    • March 5 – Legacy Project Handover by OAA 75 and 85.
    • March 7 – AKORA 2G Torchlight Procession & Bonfire Night.
    • March 8 – Cadet Parade (8:30 AM) & Founders’ Day Durbar (2:00 PM).
    • March 9 – Thanksgiving Service at Aggrey Chapel.

    The OAA is calling on all Akoras, education stakeholders, and well-wishers to participate in the celebrations, particularly the Founders’ Day Durbar on March 8. The event will highlight the legacy of Achimota School and the unwavering commitment of its alumni.

    As Achimota School approaches its centenary, this year’s celebrations reaffirm the dedication of its past students to preserving its heritage and supporting future generations.

    For more information, visit [Achimota School’s official website] or contact the OAA Secretariat.

  • Shops at Achimota razed down by fire

    Shops at Achimota razed down by fire

    A fire outbreak has destroyed several shops and properties at Achimota, Mile 7, behind the Best Point Savings and Loans bank.

    The incident took place on Friday. It is unknown the cause of the fire and whether any casualties have been recorded.

    In a video sighted on the X platform, some bystanders screamed and bemoaned the aftermath of the incident.

    https://twitter.com/SIKAOFFICIAL1/status/1867604003040751902

  • Unknown persons loot Forestry Commission office in Accra – Report

    Unknown persons loot Forestry Commission office in Accra – Report

    A break-in at the Forestry Commission depot in Achimota, Accra, has led to the theft of several valuable items.

    Witnesses report that the suspects, wearing shirts bearing the logo of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), were heard chanting,“Our government is now in power,” as they raided the facility early this morning.

    Among the stolen items were 24 air conditioners, laptops, and other important equipment belonging to the Commission.

    The intruders also attempted, but failed, to seize keys for newly acquired vehicles.

    The incident has raised concerns about the security of state assets, particularly following the recent political transition. Authorities have not yet confirmed if the break-in was politically motivated.

    Police responded quickly to the scene, securing the premises and launching an investigation to identify and apprehend the suspects. The Forestry Commission has yet to comment on the incident, with further updates expected as the investigation unfolds.

  • Kuami Eugene finally discloses the cause of his tragic accident

    Kuami Eugene finally discloses the cause of his tragic accident

    Ghanaian singer Kuami Eugene recounted a near-fatal car accident he experienced on Sunday, March 17, 2024, in CP, near the DSTV office in Accra.

    In an exclusive interview with Adinkra Multimedia NY, Eugene shared details about the incident.

    Upon his arrival in Ghana, an underground artist approached him to record a song.

    Eugene invited the artist to his Rockstar Made It studio in Achimota, despite living in East Legon Hills, as he prefers this studio for collaborations.

    After their recording session, everyone except one gentleman had left the studio.

    The gentleman was unsure of how to get home because his usual route was unused by others.

    To help, Eugene offered to drop him off at Lapaz, a convenient location that would save the man transportation costs.

    Taking this detour, Eugene used an unfamiliar route that day.

    As he made a U-turn to join the main road after dropping off the gentleman, he was caught off guard by the bright lights emitted by street cameras along the Achimota stretch.

    These lights, designed to capture vehicles using the route, contributed to the unfortunate accident.

    “Fast-forward, I dropped him off and was making a U-turn to join the main road. That was when I realized that the street cameras along the Achimota stretch emit a very bright light designed to capture vehicles using that route, and unfortunately, the accident happened.”

  • ‘I need your support’ – Actor Joseph Hergurson on drug addiction

    ‘I need your support’ – Actor Joseph Hergurson on drug addiction

    Acclaimed actor Joseph Hergurson, renowned for his roles in popular Ghanaian series such as ‘Stryke‘ and ‘Rumour House,’ has made a heartfelt plea to the public for support as he battles drug addiction.

    In an emotional interview with Adwene Media on June 5, Hergurson revealed his struggle with cocaine addiction over the past two years, admitting that his substance abuse began in earnest in 2022.

    Hergurson shared that his addiction has had a devastating impact on both his personal life and professional career. “I’ve been on drugs, I have been a drug addict for a while now.

    This is my current state, I want to go to rehab and change my life. I need your support, love, attention, and care,” he appealed emotionally. He confessed that he had been using drugs to cope with stress and the feeling that his career was not progressing as he had hoped.

    Despite achieving significant success and being featured in major productions by Farmhouse, Shirley Frimpong’s Perfect Picture, and the ‘Dede’ series, Hergurson disclosed that he squandered his earnings on his addiction.

    The actor, now unrecognizable and visibly impacted by his addiction, expressed his deep regret and disappointment. He apologized to his fans, colleagues, and directors, expressing his desire to make amends and rebuild his career.

    Hergurson announced his decision to enter rehabilitation at the Chosen Rehab Centre in Achimota, seeking to turn his life around. He earnestly called for support in all forms to help him through this challenging time, hoping to emerge stronger and more focused on his craft.

    Joseph Hergurson’s story is a poignant reminder of the personal battles that can lie behind public success, and his openness about his struggles has sparked a wave of support from fans and the entertainment industry alike.

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  • VIDEO: Cow carried by flood water at Achimota during Wednesday’s downpour

    VIDEO: Cow carried by flood water at Achimota during Wednesday’s downpour

    The rainstorm observed over southern Togo that drifted westward and affected areas in southern Ghana on Wednesday left several locations flooded.

    The affected areas include Aflao, Keta, Anloga, Ho, Akatsi, Somanya, Tema, Accra, Koforidua, and Begoro.

    In several videos shared on X, citizens documented the harrowing experiences they encounter whenever there is a relatively heavy rainstorm.

    As a result, individuals were left stranded as portions of the roads were submerged by water, and vehicles were broken down in the middle of the street.

    A recent video shows that animals were not spared from the downpour. A helpless cow was carried by flood waters at Achimota. It is unknown if the livestock managed to survive or not as well as its current location.

  • Photos of Kuami Eugene on admission at UGMC drops

    Photos of Kuami Eugene on admission at UGMC drops

    Photos of Ghanaian musician Kuami Eugene have taken social media by storm, showcasing his swift recovery following a recent accident at Achimota.

    The circulating images portray a reassuring scene, indicating the musician’s well-being as he engages in lively conversations surrounded by friends and loved ones, with his hand visibly bandaged.

    He is receiving treatment steadily at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC).

    Despite the recent ordeal, Kuami Eugene’s determination is evident as he swiftly returns to his professional duties, demonstrating resilience and a strong spirit amidst adversity.

    On March 17, involved in an accident that reportedly left him with a broken arm.

    Local news outlets report that the musician who was driving a Range rover rammed him into a tipper truck at CP, close to the DSTV office towards the Dzorwulu traffic light in Accra.

    According to an eyewitness, the tipper truck was in motion but moving slowly when the musician crashed into it from behind. He believes the lack of visibility due to lack of street lights is to blame.

    According to him, the artiste appears to have broken his arm as a cut was visible with blood on his hands. He also had a cut on his lips, the leg and an injury in the hip.

    “I was behind him, and so I was the first person to rush to his rescue. Kwame was struggling to come out so I brought him out of the car and helped the passenger too, before some guys also came around. I arranged for a vehicle to convey them to the UGMC hospital, ” Editor for Modern Ghana news portal, Emmanuel Ajarfor Abugri who is said to have witnessed the accident recounted.

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  • Court remands suspect for Allegedly stealing car from rental company

    Court remands suspect for Allegedly stealing car from rental company

    Andrew Amoah Ampaw, aged 33, has been remanded into police custody by the Achimota Circuit Court on charges of allegedly stealing a Toyota Corolla valued at GH¢100,000 from a car rental agency in Accra.

    According to reports, Ampaw rented the vehicle for a five-day period before allegedly transferring it to someone he owed money to.

    Facing charges of theft, Ampaw pleaded not guilty before Judge Isaac Addo.

    The accused is scheduled to appear in court again on March 21.

    The prosecution, led by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Stephen Ahiale, disclosed that both the complainant, Aaron Kofi Mensah, and the accused are businesspersons based in Accra.

    ASP Ahiale informed the court that on February 29 of this year, the complainant filed a report at the Legon Police Station, stating that on January 29, 2024, he received a request from a friend and car rental business owner (a witness in the case) to rent a Toyota vehicle to Ampaw for five days.

    Subsequently, the complainant handed over his Toyota Corolla, registered under CR 106-21, to Ampaw after the latter paid the five-day rental fee.

    However, upon the expiration of the rental period, Ampaw allegedly failed to return the vehicle to the complainant or extend the rental agreement.

    The prosecution further alleged that Ampaw disabled the vehicle’s tracking device, making it challenging for the complainant to retrieve the car.

    Subsequently, it was discovered that Ampaw had been arrested by the Legon District CID for a similar offense.

    During the investigation, Ampaw admitted to renting the vehicle and giving it to someone he owed money to, intending to return it by the end of February 2024, once he had settled his debt with the individual.

    However, Ampaw claimed he couldn’t provide the police with the person’s whereabouts as he was unaware of their address.

  • Tyrone Marhguy shares insight into resilience, family support amid admission controversy

    Tyrone Marhguy shares insight into resilience, family support amid admission controversy

    Facing the Achimota School controversy over his denied admission due to dreadlocks, Tyrone Marhguy triumphed with an outstanding performance in the West African Senior Secondary School Examinations (WASSCE), securing 8 As.

    In an interview with Citi TV, Marhguy highlighted his academic dedication despite the admission setback.

    He stated, “I don’t know if it was supposed to [be], but what I told myself was that, that was not the time. Because I know that certain things can be changed. If you sit around telling yourself this and that, do you want to cry or what? That was one. And I also think that the support from my parents and family was very essential.”

    Describing the moment he checked his results, Marhguy revealed, “At the point of checking, I was like maybe I should check this alone and then later I could process and tell them. But I could tell from the eyes that I didn’t even try.”

    “We kind of pride ourselves on the schools we went to, so they will come and tell you some guy from my school that Bencher got 8 As. So they came to call me and when I went, they were all ready and cameras were on.

    “Even in the BECE, I kind of write the scores I think I will get and then hope to get because I wrote it. So to be honest, I got 7 As; there was a B somewhere, English,” he continued.

  • 2023 NSMQ Champion to be crowned today

    2023 NSMQ Champion to be crowned today

    The much-anticipated final contest of the 2023 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) is happening today, October 30 at the National Theater in Accra.

    The schools competing are two-time champions Opoku Ware School (OWASS), seven-time champions Presbyterian Boys Senior High, Legon (PRESEC), and two-time champions, Achimota School (MOTOWN).

    MOTOWN reaches its first finale in fourteen years, OWASS returns after a three-year absence, and PRESEC makes its fifth consecutive appearance in the finale.

    PRESEC is eager to secure an eighth championship trophy, OWASS seeks its third, and Achimota School aspires to clinch their third trophy as well.

    The stage is prepared for an intense showdown in the quest for the coveted NSMQ championship.

    President Akufo-Addo will attend today’s grand finale and will address the audience at the competition in honour of NSMQ’s 30th anniversary.

    President Akufo-Addo is Special Guest for this year’s NSMQ finale

    The 2023 National Science and Maths Quiz is brought to you by Primetime Limited and is sponsored by the Ghana Education Service in collaboration with Goil PLC.

  • Economist proposes listing high-earning SHS on stock market

    Economist proposes listing high-earning SHS on stock market

    An independent presidential hopeful in Ghana, Dr. Sam Ankrah, has put forward a suggestion to list some high-earning Senior High Schools (SHS) on the stock market to ease the financial burden on the government.

    He believes that schools such as Prempeh College, Achimota, and Adisadel College could be offloaded to interested parties, including alumni, who can buy shares and take over the management of these institutions.

    Dr. Ankrah argues that this move is necessary to maintain the quality of education in these schools, as the current government-funded “Free SHS” system is struggling to provide sufficient resources.

    “We need to offload our high-earned school. Schools like Prempeh College, Achimota, Adisadel College, all these schools should be offloaded to the old boys and anybody with interest to buy into it.

    “Let them buy shares into it and then they run the schools. We should flow the school on the stock exchange.

    He continued to say that “There is nowhere in the world where you go to boarding school for free, lets me be real here and you want to maintain the novelty of the school. Right now, it’s free and it’s not quality. The quality goes down every day. Already the old boys are managing certain aspects of the schools ,” he explained.

    By involving private investment, he believes that the schools can maintain their prestige and excellence.

    He stated, “There is nowhere in the world where you go to boarding school for free, let me be real here, and you want to maintain the novelty of the school. Right now, it’s free and it’s not quality. The quality goes down every day.”

    According to Dr. Ankrah, the government can retain some interest in these schools while allowing the private sector and passionate stakeholders, such as alumni, to take active roles in managing and funding the institutions.

    This, he believes, will enable the government to redirect funds to other important areas while ensuring that the quality of education remains high.

    While the proposal may face varying opinions and considerations, it presents an alternative perspective on how to sustain the quality of education in high-earning SHS in Ghana.

  • 14-year-old girl goes missing in Accra

    14-year-old girl goes missing in Accra

    Konadu Vera, a 14-year-old girl, has been reported missing. She resides at New Achimota, located in the Greater Accra Region.

    The last known sighting of Konadu was on Sunday, June 11, 2023.

    The family of Konadu Vera is reaching out to the public, seeking assistance in locating their beloved daughter. A formal complaint has been filed with the local police station. According to the police report, Konadu Vera is a student at St. John’s Grammar School.

    They are urging anyone who may have information or leads that could aid in locating Konadu Vera to please contact the family promptly.

    Anyone with information on Konadu Vera’s whereabouts or have seen her since her disappearance, should kindly contact the following numbers: 0530249593 or 0551832332. Every piece of information, no matter how small, could potentially lead to finding Konadu Vera and reuniting her with her family,” a relative of Konadu Vera shared.

    Below is a copy of the police report:

  • Labour Ministry warns job seekers over unscrupulous private employment agencies

    Labour Ministry warns job seekers over unscrupulous private employment agencies

    The Ministry of Employment, Labour, and Relations has cautioned job searchers to be mindful of fake private employment services guaranteeing them work beyond the country.

    GWCL disconnected water supply to Guinness Ghana’s site at Achimota in Accra over alleged non-payment of bills.

    According to the water distribution company, the beverage company is yet to pay a debt if GH¢6.7 million.

    GWCL says it cut supply to Guinness Ghana after several caution letters to get the company to settle its debt failed.

    In response, Guinness Ghana accused GWCL of taking the action without recourse to resolutions agreed upon from a meeting on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, chaired by the Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources and attended by the Managing Director of GWCL and the leadership of Guinness Ghana.

    “The outcome of the meeting was to await the result of the PURC’s investigations and to hold a tripartite meeting between GGBPLC, GWCL and the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC). During this period, no disconnection was to be effected,” the company said in a statement.

    The beverage company insisted that it has been fully compliant on all bills to GWCL “based on our classification under the industrial rate, pending a resolution of our petition to the PURC on the arbitrary reclassification by GWCL. Guinness Ghana has openly engaged Ghana Water Company Limited, the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission and the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources on numerous occasions to resolve its concerns following the arbitrary reclassification of the business in the September 2022 tariff adjustments,” Guinness Ghana added.

  • Guinness Breweries Plc confirms disconnection by GWCL

    Guinness Breweries Plc confirms disconnection by GWCL

    Guinness Ghana Breweries Plc (Guinness Ghana) has confirmed that water supply from Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) to its Achimota site was abruptly cut yesterday, Tuesday, May 9.

    GWCL disconnected water supply to Guinness Ghana’s site at Achimota in Accra over alleged non-payment of bills.

    According to the water distribution company, the beverage company is yet to pay a debt if GH¢6.7 million.

    GWCL says it cut supply to Guinness Ghana after several caution letters to get the company to settle its debt failed.

    In response, Guinness Ghana accused GWCL of taking the action without recourse to resolutions agreed upon from a meeting on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, chaired by the Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources and attended by the Managing Director of GWCL and the leadership of Guinness Ghana.

    “The outcome of the meeting was to await the result of the PURC’s investigations and to hold a tripartite meeting between GGBPLC, GWCL and the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC). During this period, no disconnection was to be effected,” the company said in a statement.

    The beverage company insisted that it has been fully compliant on all bills to GWCL “based on our classification under the industrial rate, pending a resolution of our petition to the PURC on the arbitrary reclassification by GWCL. Guinness Ghana has openly engaged Ghana Water Company Limited, the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission and the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources on numerous occasions to resolve its concerns following the arbitrary reclassification of the business in the September 2022 tariff adjustments,” Guinness Ghana added.

  • Court orders lunacy test on Uber driver behind viral police audio

    Court orders lunacy test on Uber driver behind viral police audio

    The District court in Achimota presided over by His Worship Prince Owusu, has ordered an insanity test to be conducted on the suspect, Patrick Asiedu, who is behind the widely circulated audio in claiming the police stopped and put narcotics in his vehicle.

    The court gave the order on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, when the accused reappeared before it.

    The accused who also claimed to be a doctor was again remanded into police custody to reappear on 14th February 2023.

    A preliminary police investigation established that Patrick Asiedu was not a medical doctor as he claimed in the audio but an Uber driver.

    The police also revealed that it had confirmed that the narrative he recorded and shared on social media in the viral audio did not happen.

    “The investigations show that the entire story narrated in the audio tape is false and a total fabrication by the suspect.”

    “The supposed military intervention and the alleged fight between the Police officers and the Military described in such dramatic detail in the audio tape are all false and a figment of the suspect’s imagination,” the police statement dated January 18, 2023, signed and issued by Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Grace Ansah-Akrofi, the Director of Police Public Affairs on Wednesday night said.

  • Trailer driver narrowly escapes death as vehicle carrying spare parts capsize

    A trailer truck driver narrowly escaped death on Thursday, December 15, 2022, after his vehicle overturned in an accident on the Accra-Nsawam road.

    According to eyewitnesses, the driver whose name has been withheld, was transporting spare parts from Kumasi to Tema.

    However, in an attempt to turn and use the road heading towards Dzorwulu when he got to the Achimota overpass, he veered off the road, causing the vehicle to lose its balance, and subsequently capsised.
    The incident resulted in a heavy traffic congestion.

    Fortunately, the driver escaped unscathed despite being quite traumatized.

    The incident also resulted in heavy traffic on the road.

    Source: The Independent Ghana

     

  • Okaikwei North Assembly evicts traders at Achimota overhead, demolishes structures

    The Okaikwei North Municipal Assembly on Friday, October 14, 2022, conducted a decongestion exercise along the Achimota Overhead section of the N1 Highway.

    The exercise saw the removal of several traders and structures along the stretch.

    The exercise was led by the Municipal Chief Executive for Okaikwei North, Boye Laryea, and formed a part of the agenda by the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey, to rid the national capital of filth.

    According to the MCE, the exercise is aimed at decongesting the stretch by removing unauthorised traders and structures contributing to traffic congestion amidst road safety hazards.

    However, some traders who were affected by the exercise expressed disappointment over the removal of their structures, which, according to them, would deprive them of their livelihoods.

    Okaikwei North Assembly evicts traders at Achimota overhead, demolish structures

  • One dead in a fatal motor accident on Achimota-Ofankor highway

    On July 28, 2021, at about 12:30 hours a rider who was on unregistered Haojue motor bike is reported to have rolled under a Jac truck at Muus on the Achimota Ofankor highway after he was allegedly pursued by a police officer on duty at the Neoplan station for failing to stop when signalled.

    The police officer was subsequently attacked by a mob but was timely rescued.

    The accident victim and the police officer were rushed to the Achimota Hospital for medical attention but the motor rider was pronounced dead on arrival.

    The police officer sustained injuries from the mob attack and is still receiving treatment at the Hospital.

    Some aggrieved youth numbering about 150 later besieged the Achimota Hospital in attempt to attack both the hospital staff and the policemen.

    They pelted stones and other implements damaging the back screens of two police vehicles and other properties around. Reinforcement was requested to augment police efforts, disperse the crowd and bring the situation under control.

    The accident which led to the death of the rider is being investigated by the police.

    Source: 3news.com

  • Soldier reportedly killed in hit and run at Achimota

    On Saturday, 16th January 2021 about 7.10 am a soldier who has been identified as Sgt Owusu Collins of Military Southern Command Quarters was knocked off his motorbike by an alleged KIA Truck on the Tesano-Achimota road.

    The victim who was riding an unregistered boxer motorbike from Tesano direction towards Achimota through Accra -Nsawam main road on reaching a section of the road in-front of Apenkwa Total Filling Station was knocked by the Kia Truck.

    The driver in-charge of the said truck failed to stop and bolted with the accident vehicle.

    The victim sustained serious injuries and was rushed to 37 Military Hospital for treatment but was pronounced dead soon on arrival by the medical officer on duty Dr. Amoah.

    The body has since been deposited at the same hospital mortuary pending autopsy.

    Source: Class FM

  • Two die as fence wall collapse on sleeping family at Achimota

    Two members of a family died on Tuesday dawn when a fence well adjoining to the kiosk they were sleeping in collapsed on them.

    When GhanaWeb visited the house this morning at Achimota Christian Village, the mood on the compound was solemn and heartbreaking as neighbours and family members were gathered.

    Speaking to one of the bereaved, Joyce Mawuse, whose 18-year-old daughter and her 24-year-old sister were the victims, she said her family made up of herself, her husband, her two daughters and her sibling were sleeping in the kiosk when it started raining late in the night.

    She said while it was raining her husband came out to collect some of the rainwater and she followed her husband outside. She added that while she was outside with her husband, the wall adjoined to their kiosk broke and fell on the kiosk her sister and her two kids were sleeping in.

    They were subsequently rushed to the Achimota Hospital where 24-year-old Ama Linda and 18-year-old Christabel were pronounced dead. The youngest of the victims, 9-year-old Emmanuala Ayisibea however survived and was discharged from the hospital this morning.

    According to a brother of the bereaved father, Christabel is a senior high school student whiles Linda was living with her sisters family after paying them a visit.

    At the time GhanaWeb was leaving the compound, the bodies of the deceased had been brought from the hospital and according to the family was going to be transported to their hometown of Mangoase in the Eastern Region where a burial will be held for them tomorrow.

    Source: www.ghanaweb.com

  • FDA, Police and Customs Division seize smuggled goods at Achimota

    The Police in collaboration with the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) have intercepted a 40-feet truck full of contraband goods.

    The goods, according to the organisations, were smuggled into the country last Tuesday.

    The goods, believed to have been smuggled from Nigeria and included sexual enhancement drugs, pirated wax prints and other pharmaceutical products, were seized at Achimota.

    Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Effia Tenge, Head of the Public Affairs Unit of the Accra Regional Police Command, told the media that police had a tip-off that the truck with the registration number AE 960 JEG was loaded with goods believed to be contraband had arrived from Kano in Nigeria.

    She explained that the goods were about to be offloaded within Accra and its environs, thus, police rushed to the scene and arrested Sani Mohammed, the driver of the vehicle, together with the goods.

    DSP Tenge said the vehicle was impounded at the Regional Police Headquarters for investigations and a search in it revealed a quantity of the pirated wax prints and the pharmaceutical products.

    The police then invited the FDA and the Customs for the necessary action to be taken, she said.

    James Lartey, Public Relations Officer of the FDA in an interview said the medicines were supposed to be imported to Ghana via two approved routes.

    He named the two legal routes as the Kotoka International Airport and the Tema Habour, adding that anywhere else was illegal.

    Mr Lartey said one could not import any drug unless it was approved, noting that there were drugs that had to be stored under certain temperatures whilst they were being imported, else, they would go bad before their original expiry date.

    The Public Relations officer said drugs which have been approved would be kept under the right temperature.

    The collaboration between FDA and the security agencies would ensure the safe disposal of the unapproved drugs as well as protect the lives, innocent citizens.

    He cautioned the public against the importation of counterfeit drugs, explaining that when found culpable, one would spend between 15 and 25 years in prison.

    Unapproved importation of drugs would also lead to a fine of not less than 7,500 penalty units, equivalent ¢90,000.00, he added.

    Source: GNA

  • Over 40 kiosks, cars burnt to ashes at Achimota

    Over 40 kiosks, some cars and a bar have been burnt to ashes at a slum under the Achimota overhead bridge.

    Residents at the slum located between Eden Securities and Makey Pub woke up to the Tuesday morning and are counting their losses.

    Eyewitnesses say the fire started from one of the kiosks belonging to the son of the landlord who sold the land to Makey Pub.

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    They suspect the fire was deliberate because the new landowner has paid the tenants to move away from his property.

    According to them, it is to send a message that they have overstayed their deadline but this has been denied by the landowner.

    However, the fire affected more people than those who have been asked to move.

    Source: Myjoyonline.com