The Ministry of the Interior has announced a renewal of the curfew in Sawla-Tuna-Kalba township and its surrounding communities in the Savannah Region, as part of continued measures to maintain law and order in the area. Effective Wednesday, November 26, 2025, the revised curfew hours will run from 12:00 midnight to 5:00 a.m. The decision, formalised through an Executive Instrument and based on the advice of the Regional Security Council, follows periodic tensions in the region. In a statement signed by Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, the government appealed to traditional rulers, community leaders, and youth to remain calm and resolve grievances through peaceful dialogue. “Government continues to urge Chiefs, Opinion Leaders, Youth, and People of the area to exercise restraint in the face of the challenges confronting them and to use non-violent means to channel their energies into ensuring peace in the area,” the statement read. The Ministry reminded residents of strict security measures accompanying the curfew: A total ban on carrying firearms, ammunition, or offensive weapons, with violators subject to arrest and prosecution. A prohibition on two or more persons riding a motorbike together at any time. A ban on wearing any form of war regalia. Authorities reiterated their commitment to restoring lasting peace and called for full cooperation with security agencies enforcing the curfew and related restrictions. Source: Apexnewsgh.com

Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Clement Apaak, has pushed back against allegations made by Old Tafo MP Vincent Ekow Asafuah, who claimed that sanitary pads purchased for junior and senior high school students cost the government GH₵45 per pack. In a comprehensive rebuttal, Dr. Apaak labelled the assertion as “false and misleading,” clarifying that both the ministry’s approved budget and distribution records contradict any suggestion of inflated pricing. He explained that Parliament allocated GH₵292 million for the procurement of 12,208,340 sanitary pad packs under the government’s menstrual hygiene support initiative. According to Dr. Apaak, the procurement was conducted in two batches, with all purchases falling within a price range of GH₵19 to GH₵24 per pack, significantly less than the figure cited by the MP. “There is no GH₵45 anywhere. The facts are clear. The pads distributed so far cost between GH₵19 and GH₵24 per pack. Transport and distribution costs must not be misconstrued as inflated procurement,” he stated. He added that the first batch, consisting of 6.6 million packs (each with 12 sanitary pads), has already been fully distributed, while the second batch of 5.6 million packs is currently being dispatched to schools nationwide. Dr. Apaak emphasized the ministry’s commitment to transparency throughout the process and accused detractors of misrepresenting figures to mislead the public and undermine a programme critical for adolescent girls, particularly in underserved communities. Calling for accuracy in public discourse, Dr. Apaak urged policymakers, the media, and the public to verify facts before making claims in budget debates. “Sanitary pads for girls should never become a tool for political point-scoring,” he concluded. The Ministry of Education has assured that the distribution of the remaining consignments is ongoing and reaffirmed its pledge to maintain transparency in the menstrual hygiene support programme. Source: Apexnewsgh.com

The Majority Caucus in Ghana’s Parliament has called on Speaker Alban Bagbin to promptly declare the Kpandai parliamentary seat vacant after a Tamale High Court ruling annulled the constituency’s 2024 election results. The Majority is insisting that incumbent MP Matthew Nyindam must immediately relinquish his seat and refrain from participating in any parliamentary activities until a by-election is held. The caucus maintains that both MP Nyindam and the Clerk to Parliament have been formally served with the court’s order mandating a rerun of the poll. Citing the need to uphold judicial authority and maintain consistency with parliamentary precedent, the Majority argues that allowing Nyindam to continue in his role would set a dangerous example. On the parliamentary floor, Majority Chief Whip Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor referenced previous cases—such as that of Assin North MP James Gyakye Quayson, where MPs were required to step aside following court annulments of their elections. “This path has been travelled before. Nobody can tell us today that Honourable Nyindam must still have a voice here. It won’t happen,” Dafeamekpor declared. The call has sparked heated disagreement in Parliament, with the Minority Caucus firmly opposing the Majority’s position, setting up a contentious debate over the future of Kpandai’s representation. Source: Apexnewsgh.com

Former Deputy Minister for Finance, Dr. Alex Ampaabeng, has firmly rejected suggestions that he is responsible for a potential US$40.3 million loss cited in a recent audit of the Mineral Income Investment Fund’s (MIIF) Gold-for-Reserves Programme. A JoyNews report had implied that the alleged financial exposure was linked to a No Objection Letter (NOL) signed by Dr. Ampaabeng. In a comprehensive clarification issued on Wednesday, he described the reportage as misleading and damaging, insisting the facts had been misrepresented. Dr. Ampaabeng explained that MIIF formally requested the No Objection Letter on 19th October 2024. At the time, the substantive Minister of Finance was out of the country and instructed him via email on 20th October 2024 to issue the NOL on his behalf. Acting on this directive, Dr. Ampaabeng issued the letter, which he stated is properly documented in official records. He emphasised that the NOL neither authorised MIIF to contract any specific company nor recommended any aggregator. Its purpose, he clarified, was strictly procedural, enabling MIIF’s Board and Management to conduct feasibility assessments for a possible programme expansion. Dr. Ampaabeng underscored that, by law, the responsibility for selecting aggregators, performing due diligence, and managing risk rests entirely with MIIF’s leadership. “The Minister acted lawfully and in good faith, ensuring that government business was not stalled,” he said, stressing that attempts to assign blame to him misinterpret the Ministry’s limited role. He further pointed out that the companies listed in MIIF’s original request did not include Goldridge, the firm now at the centre of audit concerns, highlighting that the Ministry had no part in identifying or endorsing any aggregator. Calling the publication “misleading, incomplete, and tailored for sensational effect,” Dr. Ampaabeng urged the National Media Commission to scrutinise such reporting, warning that inaccuracies can damage reputations and mislead the public. Source: Apexnewsgh.com