Tag Archives: VIOLENCE

Elections 2024: Refrain Yourself From Political Violence – Otumfuor Sasamo Panyin Hene To Ghanaian Youth

    Otumfour Sasamo Panyin Hene who doubles as the chief of Nkwanta Pataase in Afigya Kwabre North District of the Ashanti, Nana Otimpie Aban Ababio has urged Ghanaians especially, the youth to abstain from political violence during and after the upcoming general election. According to Otumfour Sasamo Panyin Hene, …

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‘This is barbaric’ – Fixing the Country Movement condemns violence at Mahama’s office

Pressure group, Fixing the Country Movement, has called out some members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) who assembled at the premises of former President John Dramani Mahama to embark on a clean-up exercise while wielding tools. The group, which is affiliated with the New Patriotic Party (NPP), blamed John Mahama for …

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Manchester United ‘suspend’ Antony due to alleged domestic violence allegations

Manchester United have confirmed that winger, Antony will not return to the club after the international break due to domestic violence allegations raised against him. In a statement released on Sunday, September 10, 2023, the club cited that the player has been excused until further notice. “Man Utd acknowledges the …

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Assin North: The NPP should not dare us – NDC operative raises alarm on possible violence

An operative of the National Democratic Congress who has participated in by-elections at Cheroponi, Akwatia, Odododiodioo, and Ayawaso West Wuogon, James Agbey, has sent a strong caution to the NPP ahead of the polls in Assin North. In a statement made available to GhanaWeb, James Agbey said that recent happenings and a few …

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American state ban bible for schools say e get ‘violence and vulgar language’ inside

One school district for di US state for Utah don comot di Bible from elementary and middle schools say e get “vulgarity and violence”. Dis dey come afta one parent complain say di King James Bible tok tins wey pikin dem no suppose hear. Utah Republican goment pass law for …

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UN, AU call for calm as death toll in Senegal violence rises

The United Nations and African Union have called for calm after the sentencing of opposition politician Ousmane Sonko sparked some of the deadliest violence in recent years. Authorities have deployed the army on the streets of the capital, Dakar, and other cities as the death toll rose to 10. Nine …

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AU expresses ‘deep concern’ over violence in Kenya during protests

The African Union is calling for calm and restraint in Kenya following deadly protests by the opposition groups that saw deaths and rival gangs loot and destroy property. AU Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat expressed “deep concern” at violence that led to deaths and what he called interruption of certain …

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Chereponi violence: 600 people displaced as police arrest 10 suspects

Some 10 suspects have been arrested by the police at Chereponi in the North-East Region over their involvement in a communal clash at Wenchike, a community in the area. According to myjoyonline.com, the clash, which happened last week, occurred as a result of a chieftaincy disagreement between two Chokosi factions …

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Violence at NDC congress: Two more suspects arrested

The Police have arrested two more suspects wanted in connection with the violent disturbances that occurred during the NDC’s National Youth and Women’s Congress held on 10th December 2022, at Cape Coast in the Central Region. The suspects, Abdul-Fataw Adams and Hajj Dawda Hassan were arrested at Wenchi in the …

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Violence at NDC Cape Coast congress: Suspect opens fire, wounds police officer during arrest

The Ghana Police Service on Sunday, January 8, 2022, announced the arrest of two more suspects in relation to the violence that occurred during the recent National Youth and Women’s Congress held by the opposition National Democratic Congress. According to the police, the suspects included the ringleader in the violence that …

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