The Brong Ahafo Regional Security Council in consultation with the Interior Ministry have imposed a curfew at Kwame Danso in the Brong Ahafo Region.
The curfew is to be observed today from 6 pm to 6 am.
The Brong Ahafo Regional Minister, Kwadwo Nyamekye Marfo disclosed to Adom news that the move became necessary when 2 people died and a police officer was beaten as a result of some misunderstanding between the youth and the police officer to embark upon a peaceful demonstration in the area in protest to the absence of Omanhene in the area.
Speaking in an interview with Adom news, Kwadwo Nyamekye Marfo says Police and Military persons have been deployed to maintain peace in the community.
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Friday, January 6, 2012
KWAMEKROM YOUTH DEMANDS RELOCATION
The youth of Kwamekrom and its environs in the Brong Ahafo Region has once again hit at Newmont Gold demanding relocation from the village.
According to spokesperson of the youth Osei Tutu, Newmont Gold has built a dam in the village which normally overflows its blanks leading to blockage of their roads.
Osei Tutu explains that two people have lost their lives since the overflow of the dam in the community.
The youth are therefore calling on the Management of Newmont Gold to immediate relocate them to prevent any further disasters
Meanwhile, the Director of External Affairs and Communications for Newmont Ghana, Adiki Ayitevie says they are not aware of the development.
She stated that they will carry investigations into the matter and react appropriately.
Elsewhere, the Management of Food and Drugs Board and EPA in the Brong Ahafo Region are visiting the scene to ascertain the situation for themselves and decide on their next line of action.
According to spokesperson of the youth Osei Tutu, Newmont Gold has built a dam in the village which normally overflows its blanks leading to blockage of their roads.
Osei Tutu explains that two people have lost their lives since the overflow of the dam in the community.
The youth are therefore calling on the Management of Newmont Gold to immediate relocate them to prevent any further disasters
Meanwhile, the Director of External Affairs and Communications for Newmont Ghana, Adiki Ayitevie says they are not aware of the development.
She stated that they will carry investigations into the matter and react appropriately.
Elsewhere, the Management of Food and Drugs Board and EPA in the Brong Ahafo Region are visiting the scene to ascertain the situation for themselves and decide on their next line of action.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
BAWKU POLICE REMANDS YAM SELLER FOR SENDING DEATH THREATS
Bawku Police Command has remanded 25 year old Yam seller, Laminu Seidu for sending death threats text messages to the police commander.
Bawku Police Commander, ACP Kwaku Boadu Peprah says the victim will be arraigned before court on Monday.
It could be recalled that ACP Kwaku Boadu Peprah stated early said some unknown persons circulated notices threatening to kill him for preventing the Mamprusis from celebrating the Damba festival and also cancelling the funeral of their late chief.
But ACP Kwaku Boadu Peprah says though he has reported the case to the regional police commander, he will not be disturbed.
Bawku Police Commander, ACP Kwaku Boadu Peprah says the victim will be arraigned before court on Monday.
It could be recalled that ACP Kwaku Boadu Peprah stated early said some unknown persons circulated notices threatening to kill him for preventing the Mamprusis from celebrating the Damba festival and also cancelling the funeral of their late chief.
But ACP Kwaku Boadu Peprah says though he has reported the case to the regional police commander, he will not be disturbed.
POLICEMAN REMANDED FOR SHOOTING MASON
The Kade Police commander say the Policeman who shot one mason Kofi Danso yesterday has been remanded for further investigations.
Kade Police Commander DSP Stephen De Laporte stated that they cannot reveal the identity of the policeman because of security reasons.
He however narrated that the Policeman shot the mason when he and some youth resisted the arrested of a man suspected to have issued a death threats on his friend.
DSP Stephen De Laporte says Kofi Danso was struggling with Police which led to the warning shots and subsequently the gun shot on his leg.
Meanwhile, the Family members of mason Kofi Danso has descended on the Kade Police for allegedly shooting their son without any explanation.
The Parents of Kofi Danso narrated that their son was on his way to work when a Policeman hit him with his motor bicycle.
According to Kofi Danso’s, parents when their son questions the policeman for his actions, the police gave a warning shot and later shot the leg for complaining.
Kade Police Commander DSP Stephen De Laporte stated that they cannot reveal the identity of the policeman because of security reasons.
He however narrated that the Policeman shot the mason when he and some youth resisted the arrested of a man suspected to have issued a death threats on his friend.
DSP Stephen De Laporte says Kofi Danso was struggling with Police which led to the warning shots and subsequently the gun shot on his leg.
Meanwhile, the Family members of mason Kofi Danso has descended on the Kade Police for allegedly shooting their son without any explanation.
The Parents of Kofi Danso narrated that their son was on his way to work when a Policeman hit him with his motor bicycle.
According to Kofi Danso’s, parents when their son questions the policeman for his actions, the police gave a warning shot and later shot the leg for complaining.
NO ASPIRANT PICKS CPP NOMINATION FORMS TODAY
The Communication of Director of the Convention Peoples Party (CPP), Nii Armah Ankomfrah says no aspirant has picked forms for the presidential primaries slot of the party.
He stated that this development is unusual as aspirants on the first day troop normally troop to the headquarters for pick their forms.
He made these statements when the CPP announced the opening of nominations for the presidential nomination forms.
He says the nomination Forms may be purchased for the sum of Ghc500.00 Ghana Cedis while the Filling Fee is Ghc20,000.00 Ghana Cedis
Nii Armah Ankomfrah debunked speculations that the departure of Dr Paa Kwesi Nduom has led to the decision for an early congress.
He stated that this development is unusual as aspirants on the first day troop normally troop to the headquarters for pick their forms.
He made these statements when the CPP announced the opening of nominations for the presidential nomination forms.
He says the nomination Forms may be purchased for the sum of Ghc500.00 Ghana Cedis while the Filling Fee is Ghc20,000.00 Ghana Cedis
Nii Armah Ankomfrah debunked speculations that the departure of Dr Paa Kwesi Nduom has led to the decision for an early congress.
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