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  • Nungua residents call for enhanced security to check surging robbery cases

    Nungua residents call for enhanced security to check surging robbery cases

    Nungua residents have called for stronger security measures in the wake of increasing robbery cases and phone snatching incidents in Addogono and Baatsona, both suburbs in the Greater Accra Region.

    Several community members expressed heightened concerns about safety, particularly during nighttime, urging the Ghana Police Service to step up patrol efforts to curb criminal activities in the area.

    Residents reported that the culprits, often moving in pairs on motorbikes, target pedestrians by snatching mobile phones, handbags, and other valuables before speeding away.

    Isaac Young, a businessman from Addogono, recounted a recent encounter where he was confronted and searched by a group of robbers while returning from town around 10:00 p.m. last week.

    “They gave my yam phone back to me and told me to upgrade the phone I use,” he said, describing how the gang, comprising six individuals on three motorcycles, attacked anyone they encountered, though some managed to escape.

    Another resident, Mawutor Gaar, shared his experience, recalling a phone snatching incident at the Addogono Last Stop about three months ago. He said the incident left him fearful and reluctant to carry his phone when going out, especially in the evenings.

    “I was coming home from work when two men on a motorbike came from behind and snatched a lady’s phone from her hand. It happened so fast. People around tried to help, but the thieves escaped,” he narrated.

    Concerned residents have since called for heightened police visibility, emphasizing the need for increased patrols, especially during the night and in identified crime hotspots, to deter such incidents and restore community safety.

    John Issah Andullah Tassa, Assemblyman for Nungua Addogono, acknowledged the surge in robbery cases and assured the community that he would collaborate with law enforcement to address the issue.

    Speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), he revealed that both day and night attacks had been reported in recent weeks and pledged to engage the district police command for the deployment of additional patrol teams. He also urged residents to cooperate with the police by promptly reporting suspicious activities.

    Tassa further admitted that non-functioning streetlights were contributing to the security challenges, explaining that the electoral areas had yet to receive an adequate supply from the assembly but expressed optimism that the situation would be addressed soon.

  • NAPO asked chiefs to contribute to development, not join political parties – Fiifi Boafo clarifies

    NAPO asked chiefs to contribute to development, not join political parties – Fiifi Boafo clarifies

    Fiifi Boafo, spokesperson for Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO), the New Patriotic Party (NPP) running mate, has clarified that Dr. Prempeh’s request for chiefs to weigh in on political matters does not violate Ghana’s constitution.

    Dr. Opoku Prempeh, during a meeting with the Nungua Traditional Council, encouraged traditional leaders to participate in political discussions, emphasizing their crucial role in Ghana’s development.

    In an interview on Citi FM’s Eyewitness News with Umaru Sanda Amadu, Fiifi Boafo stressed that Dr. Prempeh’s request aims at fostering collective progress rather than challenging constitutional principles.

    Mr Boafo explained that Dr. Opoku Prempeh seeks robust input from traditional authorities on critical issues like natural resource management to ensure that decisions benefit the broader society rather than just politicians.

    The spokesperson reiterated that NAPO, is not urging chiefs to align with political parties but to offer their valuable perspectives as important stakeholders in Ghana’s development.

    “He was very categorically about it. He said that he’s not asking any chief to put on the political party colour, rather what he is asking for is that if there’s a proposal, for instance, how we handle our resources, for example, mineral resources, how must we handle it?

    “There must be a strong position from our traditional authorities in indicating the things that we think we should do as a country to help develop the country.”

    “He’s of the view that for example, the constitution states that when resources are found in the land, the resources work with the state, whereas if it was a case of the chief giving out the land for someone to farm, and the chief has shares in there, but then when it happens in the case of natural resources, the opportunity given to the chief is limited. Is that the best way to go?”

    “These are some of the things he wants us to look out for as a people going forward, and not just limit everything to the hands of the political class, who take the decision and seek implementation, but rather as key stakeholders their voices are heard and they must be involved in the development of our country.”

  • Sounds of joy,excitement as Nungua welcomes their ‘queen’ Naa Yomo after release – Report

    Sounds of joy,excitement as Nungua welcomes their ‘queen’ Naa Yomo after release – Report

    Nungua, a suburb of Accra, buzzed with excitement as news spread of the release of Naa Yomo Ayemuade, the supposed bride of Gborbu Wulomo, who had been under police protection for weeks.

    A video shared by TV3GH on X showed residents eagerly gathering at the entrance of Nungua town, accompanied by singing and drumming, adding to the lively atmosphere.

    “Our queen is back,” they sang as they welcomed Naa Yomo Ayemuade with a procession.

    The report also added that elders of the town afterwards ushered her into the shrine.

    Gborbu Wulomo, the chief priest, who was accused of marrying the underage girl, was also spotted at the entrance of the shrine.

    Meanwhile, the chief priest has remained quiet since the issue of his reported marriage to the minor unfolded.

    Background

    The police intervened and took custody of the minor amid concerns regarding the legality of her alleged marriage. This action led to tension when members of the Nungua Traditional Council demanded her immediate release from the hotel where she was being held.

    Despite these developments, the office of Gborbu Wulomo clarified that the relationship between Gborbu Wulomo and the 16-year-old girl, Naa Ayemoade, is customary and not a formal marriage.

    During a press conference at the Gborbu Wulomo’s office, Spokesperson Nii Bortey Kofi Frankwa II, the Nungua Mankralo, acknowledged that while the customary arrangement involves an underage individual, it does not condone the initiation of a sexual relationship.

  • Naa Okromo arrives in Nungua after being released from state custody

    Naa Okromo arrives in Nungua after being released from state custody

    Fifteen-year-old Naa Yomo Okromo Ayemuade, who has been married to the Gborbu deity, has arrived in her native town of Nungua after being held in the custody of the state over investigations into child marriage claims.

    She arrived in Nungua on Friday morning after members of the Nungua Traditional Council on Thursday night protested at the Coconut Groove Hotel in Accra, demanding the release of their queen.

    Naa Okromo Ayemuede’s marriage to the Gborbu Wulomo deity, officiated by Gborbu Wulomo Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII, sparked public outrage due to her status as a minor. She had been under police protection while investigations into the controversial marriage are ongoing.

    The police took custody of the young queen due to concerns over the legality of her marriage because of her age. Tensions rose when members of the Nungua Traditional Council protested at the hotel where the queen was being held, demanding her immediate release.

    Speaking to the media, a representative of the Nungua Traditional Council expressed the urgency of their demand, stating, “She is there, we have the evidence that she is there. That is the place where we have been feeding her, she is in good hands, but we need her… all we need is, we need our queen mother,” he said.

    Initial reports indicated that the queen was 12 years old, but subsequent clarification from traditional leaders stated that she is 15, a figure confirmed by the government. Ghana’s constitution, however, sets the age of consent for marriage at 18 years.

    The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection announced that, following advice from the Attorney General’s office, Naa Ayemuede will be released to her family after signing a bond.

    The Ministry stated that the child has undergone counselling and does not have any immediate health issues. Additionally, the Ministry confirmed that Naa Ayemuede is not pregnant.

    Prior to her arrival, Nungua residents took to the streets to dance and sing to welcome their queen mother.

  • “We need our mother now” – Nungua Trad. Council storms hotel to demand release of Naa Okromo

    “We need our mother now” – Nungua Trad. Council storms hotel to demand release of Naa Okromo

    Members of the Nungua Traditional Council on Thursday night protested at the Coconut Groove Hotel in Accra, demanding the release of their queen, Naa Okromo Ayemuede, who is currently under state protection.

    Naa Okromo Ayemuede’s marriage to the Gborbu Wulomo deity, officiated by Gborbu Wulomo Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII, sparked public outrage due to her status as a minor. She has been under police protection while investigations into the controversial marriage are ongoing.

    The police took custody of the young queen due to concerns over the legality of her marriage because of her age. Tensions rose when members of the Nungua Traditional Council protested at the hotel where the queen was being held, demanding her immediate release.

    Speaking to the media, a representative of the Nungua Traditional Council expressed the urgency of their demand, stating, “She is there, we have the evidence that she is there. That is the place where we have been feeding her, she is in good hands, but we need her… all we need is, we need our queen mother,” he said.

    Initial reports indicated that the queen was 12 years old, but subsequent clarification from traditional leaders stated that she is 15, a figure confirmed by the government. Ghana’s constitution, however, sets the age of consent for marriage at 18 years.

    The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection announced that, following advice from the Attorney General’s office, Naa Ayemuede will be released to her family after signing a bond.

    The Ministry stated that the child has undergone counseling and does not have any immediate health issues. Additionally, the Ministry confirmed that Naa Ayemuede is not pregnant.

  • VIDEO: Nungua residents celebrate the arrival of Naa Okromo

    VIDEO: Nungua residents celebrate the arrival of Naa Okromo

    Nungua residents have been sighted in a video on social media celebrating ahead of the arrival of Naa Okromo who has been married to the Gborbu deity.

    The 15-year-old girl, who is involved in a recent child marriage case, according to the Minister Designate for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Dakoa Newman, on Thursday would be released to her parents (on Thursday) following a directive from the Attorney General.

    This decision comes after a psychological and medical evaluation confirmed that she is not pregnant.

    Ms. Newman, however, stated that Naa Okromo would be reunited with her family after they sign a bond.

    “The attorney general has issued an interim report which is dated April 18, 2024, and has advised that in the best interest of the child and in accordance with Sections 2 and 5 of the Children’s Act, the child should be released to her parent pending their complete review of the docket.

    “Thus, the child will be reunited with her family today, April 18, 2024, after her parents have signed a bond,” she stated.

    In the video gone viral, Nungua residents could be seen dancing as they await Naa Okromo’s arrival.

    Naa had been in the custody of the state after news broke of her customary rituals for her union with the Gborbu deity.

    The Office of the Gborbu Wulomo-Shitse clarified that the rites conducted on March 30 for Naa and the 63-year-old Nuumo Borketey Laweh XXXIII, Gborbu Wulomo, were part of customary rituals for her union with the Gborbu deity.

    These rites aimed to facilitate her role as Naa Yoomo Ayemuede, one of the four traditional and religious wives of the deity, and did not involve any carnal relationships or marriage, as previously misconstrued.

    A statement signed by Rev. D. N. Gyasi Ankrah, Director of Administrations, emphasized that the ceremony was misinterpreted as a marriage, leading to condemnation from various quarters, including government agencies, international organizations, and the media.

  • Hearts Committee Chair, NDC Constituency Exec.: 3 interesting facts about Gborbu Wulomo of Nungua

    Hearts Committee Chair, NDC Constituency Exec.: 3 interesting facts about Gborbu Wulomo of Nungua

    Nuumo Borketey Laweh XXXIII, known as the Gborbu Wulomo, is a prominent traditional high priest in the Nungua indigenous community, wielding significant spiritual authority.

    Gborbu Wulomo has been involved in a controversial ceremony that sparked widespread condemnation.

    It was alleged that he “married” a 12-year-old girl, but the Ga Traditional Council clarified that the girl was 16 years old, and the ceremony was a traditional betrothal, not a marriage.

    The office of Gborbu Wulomo stated that the girl is considered a property of the Nungua deity.

    Here are some lesser-known facts about him:

    Leadership Roles:

    Born into the Ga community, Gborbu Wulomo has been actively involved in traditional and community affairs from a young age. He served as the assistant secretary of the June 4 Movement (Nungua Branch) from 1980 to 1981, later becoming the secretary.

    He has held various leadership roles within organizations like the Nungua Area PDC and Nungua CDRS in the early 1980s. He also served as the chairman of the Krowor Constituency for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) after the 2001 elections and was an aspiring NDC regional chairman for Greater Accra in 2014.

    Education and Scholarship:

    He pursued further education abroad under the Ghana government’s sponsorship, studying Method of Youth Organisation in Bulgaria and obtaining a Diploma in Social Sciences from the Lenin School of Social Sciences in the then USSR (Russia). He contributed significantly to the information, culture, and education sector in the Accra District CDRS from 1984 to 1988.

    Sports Enthusiast:

    He was actively involved in sports administration, particularly with Accra Hearts of Oak S/C Ltd. Starting as a management member/assistant team manager in 1998, he later became the team manager in 2003 and the operational director. He was appointed chairman of the interim management committee (IMC) of Accra Hearts of Oak S/C Ltd in 2007.

  • Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah apologizes to Nungua elders after controversial remarks on ‘child marriage’

    Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah apologizes to Nungua elders after controversial remarks on ‘child marriage’

    Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah, host of the morning show on Angel FM, has issued a heartfelt apology to the Nungua Traditional Council, the people of Nungua, and Gborbu Wulomo-Shitse, the overlord of Gadangme State.

    In a public statement, Afrifa-Mensah expressed remorse for his previous comments, explaining that he was unaware of Gborbu-Wulomo’s status as the head of the Gadangme tribe when he made his remarks about an alleged marriage to a 12-year-old.

    “If I claim to be a fighter for human rights and one day I wake up to the news that an MC officiating a programme says even my lord, Osei Tutu (Asantehene) is marrying a 12-year-old child, I would be so angry and I would say it the way I said it. However, at the time I was speaking on the matter, my understanding of Gborbu-Wulomo was that he was someone like Kwaku Bomsam [a fetish priest] because sitting here I didn’t know the Wulomo was the head of the Gadangme tribe. I thought it was the Mantse who was the head,” Afrifa-Mensah explained.

    He continued, “So my understanding of who Gborbu-Wulomo was at the time of making those pronouncements was not that he was the overlord of the Gadangme Traditional Council…. So every Gadangme who is angered has a right to be angry.”

    Acknowledging his misunderstanding, Afrifa-Mensah extended his apology to the Gadangme community and Gborbu-Wulomo, emphasizing his respect for tradition and customs.

    “So I will base on that and apologise to the Gadangme community and Gborbu-Wulomo that per the misconception which the MC made the utterances was what I based on to make those statements in anger. I have respect for tradition and customs but at no point would we hide behind traditions and customs to do the wrong thing. That will not happen today or tomorrow, even if you put a gun to my head I will say it,” he stated.

    The Ga Traditional Council had previously summoned Afrifa-Mensah to appear before them regarding his comments. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the Gborbu Wulomo-Shitse’s Palace on Friday, April 12, 2024.

    “I have been instructed by the Elders of the Nungua Traditional Area to invite you to the palace concerning the false, unsavoury, and desecrating statements you made against Nuumo Gborbu Wulomo-Shitse, Overlord of the Gadangme State, and King Odaifio Welentsi III, Paramount Chief of Nungua Traditional Area, during a radio show at Angel FM,” it read.

    The invitation, issued by the elders of the Nungua Traditional Area, emphasized the importance of according the summons with utmost respect and noted that the outcome of the meeting could have significant implications for both parties involved.

  • There was no marriage between Wulomo and minor, it was a traditional rite – Chieftaincy Minister

    There was no marriage between Wulomo and minor, it was a traditional rite – Chieftaincy Minister

    Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Stephen Amoah Boateng, has addressed the controversy surrounding the reported child marriage event in Nungua last weekend.

    During an interview on JoyNews’ The Probe, Mr. Boateng clarified that the video circulated on social media depicted a traditional rite, not a marriage ceremony.

    According to him, “during the event a lot of things were said and the information came out as if they were marrying the girl to the Wulomo [Gborbu Wulomo Nuumo Borketey Laweh XXXIII].”

    He stated that in response to the public outcry, his Ministry, along with the Gender Ministry and the Attorney General’s office, promptly intervened by meeting with the traditional authorities of Nungua and the Ga priest implicated in the incident.

    “Through these discussions, it became evident that there were no intentions of carnal relations with the young girl,” he said on Sunday.

    Highlighting the utmost importance of the child’s welfare, Mr. Boateng and his team collaborated closely with the police to safely remove the minor from the Nungua Community.

    The Minister’s prompt actions underscore the government’s dedication to protecting the rights and well-being of minors in the country.

    As investigations progress, Mr. Asamoah Boateng has committed to collaborating with law enforcement agencies and local communities to uphold justice and accountability.

    Mr. Asamoah Boateng previously stated that the girl in question is 16 years old, not 12 as initially reported.

  • Gender Ministry to ensure safety of minor married to Nungua Chief Priest

    Gender Ministry to ensure safety of minor married to Nungua Chief Priest


    The Ministry of Information has announced that the 16-year-old girl, who is married to the chief priest of the Nungua Traditional Council, Gborbu Wulormo, has been placed under the care and protection of the Police Service and the Gender Ministry.

    A government statement underscored the commitment to safeguarding children, with officials, including Gender Minister-designate Dakoa Newman, visiting the girl, who is reportedly in good health.

    To ensure her welfare, a range of support measures has been provided, including counselling, medical care, and the assignment of two caregivers.

    Additionally, a dedicated case worker has been appointed to oversee adherence to child protection protocols.

    The statement further revealed that the Ghana Police Service has obtained statements from Gborbu Wulormo Shitse and the child’s parents as part of the ongoing investigation.

    Moreover, discussions have taken place between the Minister for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs and the Nungua traditional authorities to secure their full cooperation in protecting the child’s best interests.

    Here is the complete statement from the Ministry of Information.

  • It’s difficult to find a virgin in Nungua – Odaifio Welentsi III

    It’s difficult to find a virgin in Nungua – Odaifio Welentsi III

    The Nungua Mantse, Odaifio Welentsi III, has defended the marriage of Gborbu Wulomo, Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII to a minor, citing biblical references and emphasizing the traditional requirement that the priest marries a virgin.

    Odaifio Welentsi III justified the union by explaining the scarcity of virgin girls above the age of 9 years in Nungua, making the case of Naa Ayemoede, a minor, significant in meeting this customary demand.

    He asserted that the marriage aligns with biblical principles and reflects the unchanging nature of Nungua and Ga culture.

    The Nungua Mantse highlighted the challenges of finding virgins in modern times, stating that most girls above 15 years are no longer virgins due to sexual experiences.

    Critics have condemned the marriage, questioning the justification of marrying a minor and raising concerns about child rights violations.

    Opponents argue that cultural traditions should not be used to justify practices that exploit vulnerable individuals, especially children.

    In response to the controversy, the Ghana police service has taken custody of the bride and her parents pending investigations.

    Initial reports suggested the girl was 12 years old, but subsequent clarifications state she is 16, still below the legal marriage age of 18 according to Ghana’s constitution.

    “We have been transparent with our dealings throughout the process. Everything has been opened to the public. Anyone who claims they have not seen what we are doing is the one who doesn’t want to see it.

    “And so far, everything we have done is biblical. Have we not read it from the Holy Book? Is it not what is written in the Holy Book that we replicated? Or did we do something different?

    “Some people witnessed it and they are not happy with us, they say the old man is married to a young child and plenty of other issues on the matter, and I tell them that, the Nungua and Ga culture is absolute and it will never change.

    “If we say we would follow the tradition, be it a King or a Chief Priest if we say we would follow the tradition and look for a virgin for them, they should tell me where we can find a virgin in these modern times in Nungua,” he said in Ga in an exclusive interview with Afii TV.

    The Nungua Mantse continued “In our current dispensation, most girls above 15 years are no longer virgins. They have all been taken sexually, so if we look around and see a girl who is still a virgin, then she is the best candidate.

    “So, the current behaviour of girls these days has warranted this practice, however, it is biblical.”

  • Do whatever you want, we will support you – Wee smokers in Nungua encourage Gborbu Wulomo

    Do whatever you want, we will support you – Wee smokers in Nungua encourage Gborbu Wulomo

    Some residents of the Nungua community have openly declared their backing for the recent marriage of 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo, Nuumo Borketey Laweh XXXIII, to a minor, Naa Yoomo Ayemuede.

    In a widely circulated video, one of the youths expressed, “Gborbu Wulomo, all I want to tell you is that do what your soul pleases. Don’t be afraid, we smokers are behind you.”

    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.”

  • Traditional practices must be in line with the law – NCCE to Nungua Traditional Council

    Traditional practices must be in line with the law – NCCE to Nungua Traditional Council

    The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has urged the Nungua Traditional Council to reassess its traditional customs to ensure their alignment with the laws of the nation.

    Expressing apprehension over the situation, the commission stressed that “cultural practices that defy legality and the constitution have no place in our democratic society.”

    The NCCE additionally pointed out that for more than a century, “our courts have consistently ruled that traditional customs contradicting natural justice, fairness, and ethical conscience are invalidated.”

    “The NCCE urges the Nungua Traditional Council to review its traditional practices to bring them in line with the laws and 1992 Constitution of Ghana, and to refrain from actions that may have a negative impact on the youth of Nungua.”

    Moreover, the commission reminded the Traditional Council of the provisions of the Children’s Act, Act 560 of 1998, Section 13 (1&2), which stipulates that “The minimum age for marriage of any kind shall be eighteen years.”

    “It is also worth pointing out that the same section of the Children’s Act says that “No person shall force a child (a) to be betrothed; (b) to be the subject of a dowry transaction; or (c) to be married,” the statement added.

    NCCE concluded by urging the National and Regional Houses of Chiefs, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, and the Department of Social Welfare to “ensure that the best interests of the child are protected and child marriages are removed from our customary practices.”

    Below is the full statement from the NCCE:
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  • “We married 12-year-old-girl to ward off other men” – 63-year-old Gborbu Wulormo replies critics

    “We married 12-year-old-girl to ward off other men” – 63-year-old Gborbu Wulormo replies critics

    Amidst the growing uproar over the marriage of a 12-year-old girl to a 63-year-old priest at the Gborbu Wulormo shrine in Nungua, the shrine has come forward to defend its actions.

    The controversy surrounding the marriage ceremony, which took place on March 20, has sparked outrage, with calls for the arrest of the traditional priest.

    According to the Gborbu Wulormo shrine, the marriage was conducted to protect the girl, Naa Yomo Ayemuade, from potential suitors. The shrine claims that she is still in school and does not reside with the Gborbu Wulormo, and the marriage was initiated to safeguard her until she reaches maturity.

    Nii Bortey Kofi Frankwa II, a spokesperson for the temple, explained that Naa Yomo Ayemuade has a specific role to fulfil within the shrine that necessitates her being a virgin. Therefore, the public marriage ceremony was conducted to ensure that she remains chaste and is not approached by other men.

    He clarified that the choice of Naa Yomo Ayemuade as a bride was part of a spiritual exercise that began six years ago. She is believed to be a reincarnation of a woman who lived over 300 years ago and has returned to fulfil sacred rituals within the shrine.

    The temple spokesperson addressed the criticism surrounding the event, stating that Naa Yomo Ayemuade has been attending school and will continue her education until she is mature enough to make decisions about her relationships.

    He emphasised that no sexual relations would occur between Naa Yomo Ayemuade and the Gborbu Wulormo until a fourth ritual is performed or until she reaches the legal age of marriage and childbirth.

    Despite the shrine’s explanations, controversy persists, with many condemning the marriage as a violation of human rights. Critics argue that the emphasis on female virginity perpetuates harmful stereotypes about female sexuality, while others question the age gap between the girl and t

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  • Okada rider nearly attacked by mob for knocking to death dog at Nungua 

    Okada rider nearly attacked by mob for knocking to death dog at Nungua 

    An Okada rider narrowly avoided a mob attack after inadvertently striking and killing a White man’s dog at the Nungua Coco Beach on Sunday morning (February 11, 2024).

    The incident unfolded as a group of motorcyclists gathered at the beach, a customary practice for showcasing their riding abilities. In the midst of their activities, one rider, traveling at high speed, collided with one of three dogs present, resulting in the animal’s immediate demise.

    Despite the gravity of the situation, the rider managed to evade the anger of the bystanders who had congregated, speculating on the potential repercussions had the victim been a beach goer instead.

    According to reports from EIB Network Journalist, Murtala Inusah, who was present at the scene, officers from the Nungua District Headquarters arrived to investigate the incident and retrieve the motorbike after the dog’s owner filed a report.

    Witnesses observed a woman, accompanying the distraught owner of the deceased dog, shedding tears uncontrollably as she mourned the loss of the pet. Eventually, the owner removed the dog’s body from the scene for burial.

  • Don’t ignore ruling of Supreme Court – Nungua chiefs to empire builders

    Don’t ignore ruling of Supreme Court – Nungua chiefs to empire builders

    In a significant legal decision, the Supreme Court of Ghana has upheld the ownership rights of the Nungua Stool over the disputed Adjiringanor/Borteyman Lands, concluding a prolonged legal dispute initiated by Empire Builders Ltd, which had laid claim to a substantial portion of the land.

    This dispute traces its origins back to 1999 when Empire Builders filed a lawsuit against Top Kings Enterprise Ltd, seeking a declaration of title to a 456.25-acre parcel of land in Adjiringanor-North, Accra. Empire Builders also sought general damages for trespass, a perpetual injunction against interference with their land, and the annulment of Top Kings’ land certificate.

    The legal battle persisted with Empire Builders appealing to both the Court of Appeal and, ultimately, the Supreme Court. However, in the final judgment, the Supreme Court found no substantial basis for an appellate intervention with the trial High Court’s findings and upheld the ownership rights of the Nungua Stool.

    The Supreme Court emphasized that Empire Builders failed to substantiate their title to the land, and there was compelling evidence supporting the Nungua Stool’s claim as the rightful owner.

    The court also noted that the Nungua Stool had been granting leases to its subjects, and the Government of the Gold Coast had acquired land from the Nungua Stool in the 1940s.

    Subsequently, Empire Builders pursued a separate lawsuit at the Adenta High Court, which was also dismissed. In response to this, the Paramount Chief of Nungua Traditional Area issued a stern warning to encroachers, urging them to cease their actions immediately.

    The Paramount Chief emphasized that individuals or groups encroaching on the Borteyman Lands should anticipate legal repercussions. However, those who had legitimately acquired leases from the Nungua Stool were encouraged to approach the palace with their documents for verification.

    The Nungua Stool further announced plans for a comprehensive exercise, potentially involving the removal of illegal structures on the disputed land. Homeowners were assured of their safety and promised “fatherly care.”

    This protracted legal battle, spanning over two decades, has conclusively established the Nungua Stool as the rightful owner of the Adjiringanor/Borteyman Lands. Encroachers and those who may have been misled by previous claims have received a clear and urgent warning to rectify their positions.

    “On this note, as the Paramount Chief of Nungua Traditional Area and the occupant of the Nungua Stool, I’m sounding a warning to the unscrupulous encroachers, being individuals or group of individuals on the Borteyman Lands to desist from their actions immediately before they face the full rigors’ of the law. Those who think they have legitimately acquired the lease from the Nungua Stool should report to the palace with their document in no time for authentication.

    “We are assuring all and sundry that by the end of this year there is going to be a massive exercise, you can call it demolishing if you wish, so the earlier you report to the palace, the better for you,” the Nungua traditional council stated.

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  • 37 automated premix fuel machines installed by government – Ofori-Atta

    37 automated premix fuel machines installed by government – Ofori-Atta

    The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Mr. Ken Ofori Atta, has stated that the government has successfully constructed 37 automated premix fuel vending machines out of the targeted 50.

    These machines have been strategically placed at various landing beaches, including Elmina, Chorkor, and Nungua, in an effort to curb the diversion and hoarding of fuel, which has been causing severe shortages.

    During his presentation of the 2023 Mid-Year Budget Statement and Policy Review to Parliament, Mr. Ken Ofori Atta revealed the government’s plan to install 13 more machines at different landing beaches across the country before the year’s end.

    Additionally, the government is actively experimenting with electronic monitoring systems on trawlers to combat illegal, unreported, and uncontrolled fishing activities, showcasing its commitment to addressing environmental concerns and promoting sustainable fishing practices.

    Furthermore, Mr. Ofori Atta shared that the first phase of the Anomabo Fisheries College project has been completed, marking a significant milestone.

    As a part of the government’s vision to foster a thriving fishing and aquaculture industry, the college was established in 2011, incorporating essential infrastructure such as hatcheries, fish health laboratories, and training facilities.

    The minister expects student enrollment and training to commence by the conclusion of 2023, aiming to empower individuals within the fishing sector with the necessary skills and knowledge for a prosperous future.

  • Nungua barrier, other areas to experience ‘dumsor’ today

    Nungua barrier, other areas to experience ‘dumsor’ today

    Today, Monday, June 12, 2023, some areas in Tema, Accra may experience blackout from :00 am to 2:00 pm.

    The action according to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) will aid the company perform a maintenance exercise as well as improve service delivery to the residents of the impacted areas.

    The areas to be affected include; Bused, GBC Training School, Kokobribri, Royal Ravico, Nungua Barrier, Alton Hotel, Regimanuel Estates, Queensland Int. School and its environs.”

    The Electricity Company of Ghana also apologised to its customers for every inconvenience caused as power will be restored at 2 pm.

    “ECG regrets the inconvenience that will arise out of this exercise,” the company added.

    The ECG frequently conducts this maintenance exercise to improve the quality of delivery of service to its large pool of customers.

  • Report your partner to the police if he or she assaults you – Psychologist advises

    Report your partner to the police if he or she assaults you – Psychologist advises

    In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of spousal-related killings.

    In the face of this, clinical psychologist, Edwin Boakye-Yiadom, has advised that those experiencing threats or suspected ill-treatment from their partners must immediately report to the police to prevent fatal outcomes.

    According to him, an early police intervention coupled with personal safety are proactive measures in clamping down on spousal-related violence.

    Speaking to the media, the phycologist urged the public to take personal security seriously.

    “Many times, we take things lightly. Whether or not a person means it, if you are threatened, it is your responsibility to report. Whether or not there is an intention, it should cause you to become self-aware. It is often said that, out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks, as a result if you are threatened, it is your responsibility to respond swiftly,” he said in Twi.

    The psychologist, Boakye-Yiadom, added that counselling bodies such as pastors, family heads and traditional leaders should listen and act on the complaints that people make concerning their relationships.

    “Some people act by reporting to their church leaders; they are often told by these people that marriages are like that, go and address it, leaving leaders who are expected to advise them throw the reported case away. So, if someone confides in you and reports a relationship related issue, because of your position, you are obliged to help the person,” he added.

    Background:

    There have been recent cases of men killing their partners who jilted them.

    Cases of spousal-related murders have been in the news in recent times. The trend so far indicates that some partners resort to using murders as a means of getting even with these partners, some of whom, have either been accused of cheating, or suspected of doing so.

    Among these were these 3 cases.

    Serial abuser kills wife, inflicts cutlass wounds on father-in-law:

    On May 2, 2023, a man identified only as Isaac, at Nungua in Accra, was reported to have killed his wife over her insistence on proceeding with a divorce.

    He is reported to have later inflicted cutlass wounds on his father-in-law too.

    The man, said to be a chronic abuser by a witness to the marriage, lamented how the deceased, although she would usually leave her matrimonial home after an abuse, her husband would return to plead with her to return.

    A pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church, Pastor Boafo, who was at the home of the deceased, lamented the death and the circumstances leading to it.

    According to other accounts, the culprit murdered his wife and tried to commit suicide over her insistence on proceeding with a divorce.

    The culprit has since been put before court.

    Jealous boyfriend allegedly kills girlfriend with blocks at Dunkwa Mfuom:

    On May 1, 2023, GhanaWeb reported that a 27-year-old man, Dominic Mfuom, had allegedly murdered his 23-year-old girlfriend, Victoria Tetteh, after a year of dating and numerous misunderstandings.

    The deceased is said to have contacted her sister for help, but by the time she [her sister] returned, she found Victoria’s lifeless body lying in a pool of blood outside the house.

    The suspect fled the scene and took with him items he had bought for the deceased.

    An eyewitness claimed that the suspect killed Victoria because she had cheated on him and that he might have drugged or poisoned her first.

    The suspect was an illegal miner who had financially supported Victoria during their relationship, reports said.

    The police are currently investigating the case, and the victim’s body has been deposited at the Dunkwa Hospital, undergoing examination, autopsy, and preservation.

    On April 20, 2023, a 26-year-old woman, Maa Adwoa, was shot and killed by her police inspector boyfriend, Ahmed Twumasi, at the forecourt of Dufie Towers in Adum, Kumasi, on suspicion of cheating.

    According to reports, the police had launched a manhunt for Twumasi and eventually arrested him in Sekyere.

    A CCTV footage showed that Twumasi kissed his girlfriend before shooting her.

    Maa Adwoa’s family has since requested police protection after unknown individuals entered their area suspiciously.

    It also emerged from reports that the Inspector Ahmed Twumasi is a married, senior police officer.

    The police are yet to update the public on further steps they are taking regarding the case.

  • Nungua ‘killer’ husband receives curses as he makes first appearance in court

    Nungua ‘killer’ husband receives curses as he makes first appearance in court

    On May 3, 2023, a guy simply known as Isaac made his first court appearance. He is accused of killing his wife in the Accra suburb of Nungua.

    Family and friends of the deceased who was hacked to death for allegedly demanding a divorce from the serially abusive husband thronged the courts.

    Many of them seething with anger, others raining curses on the accused whiles shedding tears when the accused was being escorted out of the premises after the hearing.

    According to a report by Accra-based UTV sighted by the media, some of the acquaintances attempt to manhandle the accused who has a bandaged head and is wearing a black face mask.

    He is handcuffed with both hands at his back as the police shepherd him and another person into a vehicle that speeds from the premises as irate onlookers point fingers at him, some attempting to hit the car.

    The report of his deadly attack on the deceased was reported earlier this week.

    According to a witness to the marriage, the deceased serially begged to return to her matrimonial home whenever the husband’s actions caused her to leave.

    “I was the linguist at their marriage and I have known all the issues that plagued their union,” the witness told reporters stressing that it was unfortunate the role that some clergymen played in begging her each time to return to the abusive husband.

    Relatives and friends were gathered at the lady’s home in Nungua wailing over her loss.

    Pastor Boafo of Calvary Baptist speaking at the home lamented the death and the circumstances leading to it before calling on government to ensure that justice is served.

    “Things are getting worse. The nation must speak. Young people have been left to be committing crime. I beg the nation not to coverup the issues.

    “He committed the crime in front of people I know personally, this is not heresy. We beg the government to take action and deliver justice.”

    According to some accounts, he killed the wife and committed suicide over her insistence on proceeding with a divorce.

    Nungua: Sad Scene as man who allegedly killed his wife, and inflicted cutlass wounds on father-in-law makes first appearance in court#UTVNews pic.twitter.com/xl3xhVAaQJ— UTV Ghana (@utvghana) May 3, 2023

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  • Man murders wife, injures father-in-law with cutlass

    A man suspected to be a serial killer has killed his wife and inflicted cutlass wounds on his father-in-law, according to a report by Accra-based UTV.

    The man, said to be a wife beater, by a witness to the marriage lamented how the deceased had been serially begged to return to her matrimonial home whenever the husband’s actions caused her to leave.

    “I was the linguist at their marriage and I have known all the issues that plagued their union,” the witness told reporters stressing that it was unfortunate the role that some clergymen played in begging her each time to return to the abusive husband.

    Relatives and friends were gathered at the lady’s home in Nungua wailing over her loss.

    Pastor Boafo of Calvary Baptist speaking at the home lamented the death and the circumstances leading to it before calling on government to ensure that justice is served.

    “Things are getting worse. The nation must speak. Young people have been left to be committing crime. I beg the nation not to coverup the issues.

    “He committed the crime in front of people I know personally, this is not heresy. We beg the government to take action and deliver justice.”

    According to some accounts, he killed the wife and committed suicide over her insistence on proceeding with a divorce.

  • Three remanded for alleged possession of narcotic drugs 

    Three remanded for alleged possession of narcotic drugs 

    A circuit court in Accra remanded three people who are accused of dealing drugs, attacking Nungua villagers, and robbing them of their valuables.

    They are Mohammed Fuseini, a 63-year-old mason, Dominic Agyare, a 22-year-old unemployed man, and Lucky Obi, a 32-year-old trader of Nigerian descent.

    They were jointly owned for narcotics-related illegal business.

    Agyare and Fuseini are also accused with illegally possessing narcotics.

    To the accusations brought against them, every accused person entered a plea of not guilty.

    The defendants were remanded into police custody by the court presided over by Mrs. Susana Eduful with a new court date of January 10, 2023.

    The complainants in the case were police officers assigned to the Regional Police Headquarters in Accra, while the accused were Nungua citizens, according to Police Chief Inspector Samuel Ahiabor, who was prosecuting the case.

    The prosecution said on September 8, 2022, a citizen of Nungua petitioned the Police Administration to the effect that there was a group of young men in Nungua township who were engaging in smoking, trading in narcotic drugs, peddling, attacking the public and robbing them of their valuables. 

    It said on December 2, 2022, a team of Police Officers were dispatched from Accra Regional Police Headquarters to embark on patrol within the said area. 

    The prosecution said when the team reached Nungua Authority, they arrested Obi and Agyare closer to a public toilet where they were allegedly selling narcotic drugs. 

    It said a search was conducted on Agyare and 144 wrappers of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp were retrieved from him. 

    The prosecution said the Police Officer proceeded to Nungua Zongo where Fuseini was also arrested in his wooden structure and a spot search conducted on him found 12 wrappers and one sachet of dried leaves suspected to be narcotic drugs. 

    It said the accused persons were escorted to the Regional Police Headquarters, Accra together with the exhibits. 

    The prosecution said investigations revealed that Agyare was selling the drugs for Obi. 

    It said Fuseini admitted the offence and pleaded with the Police for forgiveness. 

    The prosecution said the exhibits were sealed in the presence of the accused persons and an independent witness and forwarded to the Police Forensic Crime Laboratory for examination and report. 

  • Nigerian Signwriter jailed 15 years for abduction, defilement

    A Nigerian Signwriter who abducted a 14-year-old girl and defiled her has been sentenced to 15 years imprisonment by the Gender Based Violence Court at the Police Headquarters, Accra.

    Efe James Edema, 19, charged with defilement and abduction, pleaded guilty.

    The court presided over by Mrs Abena Amponsah Boansi convicted Edema on his own plea.

    Prosecution led by Inspector Opoku Aniagyei narrated that the complainant was the father of the victim.

    Inspector Aniagyei said the complainant resided at Ayikuma together with the victim and that the accused resided at Nungua.

    The prosecution said last year Edema went to work at Ayikuma and befriended the complainant and the family.

    It said, however, during September 10, this year, the accused, now convict, informed the complainant that his work had ended at Ayikuma, and that he would be returning to Nungua.

    To the surprise of the complainant, the prosecution said the complainant in the evening of September 10, this year, realised that the victim was no where to be found after Edema had left.

    It said the complainant went round in search of the victim but to no avail.

    The prosecution said the complainant, therefore, reported the matter to the Police at Ayikuma on September 11, 2022.

    It said the complainant then posted the pictures of the victim on the status of his phone and other social media platforms.

    Afterwards, the prosecution said the complainant was informed by his brothers at Nungua that, they had seen a girl who resembled the victim in the company of Edema.

    The prosecution told the court that the complainant asked his brothers to snap pictures of the accused and the victim and send same to him (the complainant).

    When the pictures of the victim and Edema were sent to the complainant, he identified the victim.

    The prosecution said the complainant went to the Nungua Police Station with an Extract of Occurrence from Ayikuma Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit for assistance.

    It said Edema was nabbed by the Police and the complainant was issued with a medical report to send the victim to the hospital for examination.

    A full medical report on the victim was submitted to the Police.

    Source: GNA

  • Nungua residents accuse military of brutality

    Some residents of Nungua have accused military personnel from the Southern Command of attacking them in an attempt to evict them from their homes.

    The land in question, they said, is part of a parcel of land government took from the traditional authorities of Nungua for an Animal Husbandary project but was never used.

    Frederick Okley Ashong, a resident and leader of the attacked residents said the Nungua traditional authorities, in an attempt to reclaim their land took the matter to court and an injunction had been placed on the land yet military personnel continue to defy the court order to attack them.

    He has therefore called on President Akufo-Addo to look into the matter and ensure that lands taken over from the chief and people of Nungua and earmarked for projects which never materialized are returned to them.

    He noted that their population as custodians of Nungua lands were fast increasing hence they needed a place to settle with their families but instead of government handing over their lands to them, the lands have been sold to some estate developers who use military to terrorize them.

    “We also need what is left of the land for our children, we have no land anywhere to resettle and we are fed up with these military brutalities over our own lands,” he said

    Source: Daily Guide Networ

  • Nungua Police arrest four persons for producing fake alcoholic beverages

    The Nungua Kpeshie Divisional Police Command have arrested four (4) persons for producing fake products of GIHOC Ghana limited.

    According to the police, the four suspects were arrested at hidden joint around Nungua on Tuesday 5th 2019.

    Items retrieved by police were 120 boxes of already produced castle bridge, Herbafrik, Madingo and in addition 90 empty bottles.

    Truck veers off road at Nungua

    Among the four persons arrested, one was granted bail after police interrogation whiles the remaining three suspects are still kept in police custody waiting to be processed to face court.

    The Kpeshie Divisional Assistant Police Commissioner, Tsidi Francis, addressing the media on the arrest explained that after physical examination of the products retrieved, it was observed that, GRA stamp were embossed on all the products which would have been very difficult to identify the genuineness and the authenticity of the products if the items was able to find their ways to the market.

    Policeman shoots himself to death at Nungua

    Meanwhile the police has announced plans to undertake similar operations in the coming days to smoke out other persons behind these syndicates.

    Source: atinkaonline.com