Bryan Acheampong Calls for 90-Day Suspension of All Mining to Restore Ghana’s Polluted Water Bodies
New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has urged the government to declare a nationwide 90-day suspension of all mining activities in an effort to restore Ghana’s severely polluted water bodies. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, October 15, Dr. Acheampong emphasized the need for bold and decisive action to protect the country’s natural resources, even if it entails significant financial sacrifice. “Everybody should stop mining in this country. Regardless of the financial consequences, we have to agree that for the next 90 days, during the rainy season, we should stop mining,” he declared. Dr. Acheampong clarified that his call was not for a state of emergency, but for a national consensus that would give the environment a chance to recover. “Let’s clear our water bodies and then engage on how we go back to mining. I am not talking about a state of emergency, but mining, regardless of where, should stop now,” he said. He likened the situation to trying to fix a moving train, insisting that a total halt is necessary before any meaningful repairs can be made. “We cannot repair the tyre or the truck of a moving train. As long as it is speeding, we need to agree to stop,” he added. Dr. Acheampong’s proposal comes amid rising public alarm over the devastating impact of illegal mining—known locally as galamsey—on Ghana’s rivers, forests, and rural communities. Source: Apexnewsgh.com
Judicial Delays Erode Public Trust, Warns Engineer Michael Kosi Dedey
Engineer and Policy Analyst, Michael Kosi Dedey, has voiced serious concerns about the persistent delays in Ghana’s judicial system, cautioning that the slow pace of justice is eroding public confidence in the courts. Appearing on Breakfast Daily on Channel One TV on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Mr. Dedey lamented the common refrain to “go to court” when disputes arise, arguing that it reflects a widespread loss of faith in the judiciary’s ability to deliver timely and fair outcomes. “It is important for judges to know that justice delayed is justice denied. So, in that context, every Ghanaian should be worried because you hear a lot of people these days — when something happens, when somebody deliberately or unconsciously does something to you or offends you — he says, ‘Go to court.’ Why is everybody saying that? Because they have a strong belief that the court system is either unfair or very slow, so you won’t get justice,” Dedey explained. He warned that this sentiment is a troubling indicator of declining trust in the system and a belief that cases can be deliberately stalled to deny justice. Mr. Dedey further cautioned that if the judicial delays are not resolved, Ghanaians may increasingly turn to mob justice instead of the courts for redress. “Once people begin to have bad feelings about the judicial system, anger builds up, and one day it erupts — and that’s why you have mob actions, because they feel that sending this person [to court] is not going to help us; we must deal with the person right here.” He stressed the need for a fair and efficient judicial process to foster business growth and maintain social stability, warning that continued delays in concluding cases could breed chaos and vigilante justice. His remarks come on the heels of the Madina District Court’s decision to discharge the accused in the murder case of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale, following a directive from the Attorney General’s Office. Suale, a key member of the Tiger Eye P.I. investigative team, was killed in January 2019, an incident that drew widespread condemnation and calls for justice. Source: Apexnewsgh.com
Bawumia Aide Calls for Sanctions Against Investigators in Ahmed Suale Murder Case After Case Dropped
Kwesi Botchwey Jnr, an aide to former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has called for disciplinary action against investigators involved in the murder case of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale. This comes in the wake of the Attorney General’s decision to discontinue the case, citing flawed police investigations. The Attorney General’s Office recommended that the case be dropped after finding that the police’s investigative work was inadequate. According to the AG, the sketch of the suspects generated by the police from eyewitness accounts did not match the description of the accused, Daniel Owusu Koranteng. Speaking on Breakfast Daily on Channel One TV monitored by Apexnewsgh on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Mr. Botchwey Jnr criticized the investigators for what he described as a waste of judicial resources. “It is a waste of judicial resources because prosecutors would have to go to court, file documents, disclosures, go through the process for 6 years and today we are told the investigators did not do their jobs properly. I think that for the first time, the investigators have to be sanctioned. It can’t be business as usual to serve as a deterrent to other investigators who also cook up ‘evidence’ to prosecutors,” he asserted. Following the Attorney General’s advice, the Madina District Court discharged Daniel Owusu Koranteng, who had been facing charges of abetment of crime and murder in connection with Suale’s death. The Attorney General clarified that the discontinuation was based on the police’s failure to gather sufficient evidence. The suspect sketch did not resemble the accused, and call records allegedly placing Koranteng near the scene were deemed insufficient for prosecution. Ahmed Suale, a prominent member of the Tiger Eye P.I. investigative team, was shot and killed by unknown assailants in Madina in January 2019. His murder sparked national outrage and renewed demands for justice and improved protection for journalists in Ghana. Source: Apexnewsgh.com
Ken Agyapong Appoints Charles Bissue as Campaign Administrator in Bid for NPP Flagbearer Slot
New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful Ken Ohene Agyapong has named Charles Cromwell Nanabanyin Onuawonto Bissue as his Campaign Administrator, effective immediately, as the contest for the party’s flagbearership heats up. In a memorandum addressed to all campaign team members on October 14, Agyapong outlined Bissue’s core responsibilities and stressed the importance of structured coordination and strategic oversight in the campaign’s operations. According to the memo, Bissue will be responsible for managing all aspects of campaign administration, ensuring smooth communication between various directorates and operational teams. He will also handle official campaign correspondence and documentation, process reports and submissions destined for Agyapong, and facilitate timely decision-making within the campaign hierarchy. “All external campaign correspondence must now be routed through the Campaign Administrator’s office. Similarly, all internal communications, reports, or documents intended for my attention must first be submitted to him,” the statement read. Agyapong expressed confidence in Bissue’s ability to instill “greater discipline, cohesion, and focus” within the campaign, calling on all members to fully cooperate with the new administrative structure. Charles Bissue, known for his previous roles as a presidential staffer and General Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM), is a familiar figure within the NPP and is expected to bring valuable organizational experience and political acumen to the position. Source: Apexnewsgh.com
Minority in Parliament Demands Immediate Halt and Full Scrutiny of AT Ghana–Telecel Restructuring Deal
The Minority in Parliament has called for an immediate suspension of the ongoing restructuring process involving AT Ghana and Telecel Ghana, raising concerns that the move could undermine national interests if it proceeds without thorough parliamentary oversight. At a press briefing in Accra on Wednesday, October 15, Matthew Nyindam, Ranking Member on the Communications Committee, emphasized that the proposed transaction is about much more than business. “This is not merely about the sale of a company,” Nyindam stated. “It is about protecting national institutions that have served Ghana diligently, nurtured some of the finest talents in the industry, and proved their strategic importance in moments of national crisis.” Nyindam urged government officials, policymakers, industry experts, and the public to take decisive action to keep AT Ghana in Ghanaian ownership, stressing its significance to the country’s digital and economic future. “We must act decisively to ensure that AT remains in the hands of Ghanaians and continues to serve customers of our digital and economic future,” he added. The Minority is demanding: An immediate halt to the restructuring or consolidation process A comprehensive parliamentary inquiry into the transaction Full disclosure of all agreements, correspondence, and reports Release of all transactional advice, including recommendations from AFROTEX/Rektron A thorough financial assessment of AT Ghana to resolve the underlying issues Nyindam insisted that Parliament must not be bypassed in such a consequential decision. “Any decision regarding the future of AT must be subject to full parliamentary scrutiny,” he said. Meanwhile, the Minister of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has clarified that the restructuring is not a merger or acquisition but a response to a force majeure condition, and has assured stakeholders that jobs and customer interests will be protected. Despite these assurances, the Minority maintains that transparency and accountability must drive the process, insisting that all actions regarding AT Ghana’s future must withstand the highest level of legislative examination. Source: Apexnewsgh.com