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Ejura MP demands autopsy over suspected police custody death

The Member of Parliament for Ejura Sekyeredumase Constituency in the Ashanti Region, Bawa Braimah, has called for an autopsy to determine the cause of death of a resident, Masawudu, popularly known as Cantona, who allegedly died while in police custody. The incident has sparked outrage in the Ejura community, with …

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A Plus takes a swipe at senior police officer over scramble to replace Dampare as IGP

MP-elect Kwame Asare Obeng popularly known as A Plus has taken a swipe at a senior Police officer, who he says is scrambling to replace Dr. George Akuffo Dampare as Inspector-General of Police following the victory of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) at the polls. According to him, the senior Police officer …

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Justice for Democracy Hub Protesters: John Mahama Condemns High-Handed Remand by Police

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has defended the party’s decision to protest against the Electoral Commission (EC), citing concerns about the voters’ register.

John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has strongly condemned the two-week remand of 39 Democracy Hub protesters, describing it as “high-handed” and an abuse of their rights.. The protesters were arrested during a three-day demonstration against illegal mining, also known as galamsey, where they clashed …

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Unjust Detentions: Joseph Archibald Adjei Calls for Police Reforms to Protect Vulnerable Citizens

Joseph Archibald Adjei, a passionate advocate for justice, has sounded the alarm on misconduct within Ghana’s police force, highlighting the unjust detention of citizens based on personal connections or one-sided reports. Archibald argues that officers often fail to investigate both sides of a case, leading to the disproportionate targeting of …

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V!olence at Ofaakor EC office: One pump-action gvn with four rounds of ammunition retrieved – Police

The Police have arrested two people in connection with a disturbance at the Ofaakor Electoral Commission Office near Kasoa in the Central Region on Sunday 2nd June 2024 at about 5am.

The Police have arrested two people in connection with a disturbance at the Ofaakor Electoral Commission Office near Kasoa in the Central Region on Sunday 2nd June 2024 at about 5am. The disturbance which ensued on Saturday over queuing before the commencement of the day’s activities at the EC office …

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39-year-old Ghanaian father who recently relocated to Canada shot dead – Police

Adu Boakye, a 39-year-old Ghanaian has been shot and killed in a random shooting incident in Canada, police have confirmed. The father of four, who moved to Canada three months ago, was one of two victims in the shooting that took place in the North York area in northwest Toronto. …

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Minority slams police over statement on election security

The Minority in Parliament has condemned the position of the Ghana Police Service on election security. According to the NDC MPs, a public statement from the police administration condemning and distancing itself from a declaration by DCOP Prince Gabriel Waabu that the police will be responsible for election security and …

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Police grant ‘warmongering’ NDC organizer bail; invites NPP’s Nsafoah for questioning

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has granted bail to the Manhyia South Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Alhaji Mustapha Alhassan was invited by the police for threatening political violence in a video that has gone viral. He was turned over to the Police Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in …

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Housemaster of Kalpohin SHS reported to police over tragic death of student

The Senior Housemaster of Kalpohin Senior High School in Tamale has been reported to the Northern Regional Police Command following allegations of negligence that resulted in the tragic death of a 17-year-old student, citinewsroom.com reports. The incident occurred on Sunday night when the student fell ill and required urgent medical …

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Police Service disassociate itself from DCOP Waabu’s election security comment

The Ghana Police Service has distanced itself from comments made by a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Gabriel Prince Waabu on election security. Speaking on Joy News, DCOP Waabu indicated that the service treats every constituency as a hotspot. DCOP Waabu also emphasised that the police have implemented various structures …

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