Charles Taleog Ndabon Granted Bail Amidst Internal Party Vehicle Dispute
Charles Taleog Ndanbon, the Upper East Regional Organiser of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), recently found himself embroiled in a contentious party dispute centered on the party’s CHANGAN HUNTER pick-up vehicle. After being summoned by the Upper East Regional Police Command, Ndanbon was granted bail, but the ordeal revealed deep divisions within the party’s regional leadership. Speaking after his release, Mr. Ndanbon shared his perspective, offering insight into the circumstances that led to his brief encounter with the police. He explained that the issue began when he was called in by the police regarding the party’s regional leadership and, more specifically, the pick-up vehicle assigned to him during the 2024 general elections. “I was supposed to return the pickup on the 9th of December 2024,” Ndanbon recalled. “But by the 8th, the vehicle had broken down, so I couldn’t hand it over.” He said he promptly informed the party of the breakdown and made it clear that the vehicle was not his personal property, but a party asset assigned to him for official duties. As regional organiser, he insisted, “I have to have a pickup to run the affairs of the party.” Despite his efforts to communicate with party leadership, Ndanbon said confusion persisted over the allocation of the vehicle. “I don’t know why they didn’t give the pickup to me,” he admitted. He wrote to the party leadership, explaining his need for the vehicle to support party official duties and carry out party responsibilities, but received no response. Undeterred, Mr. Ndanbon continued using the pickup for party work, monitoring internal elections, and traveling to remote communities such as Navarongo and its environs. Tensions heightened when the regional chairman sent the vice-chairman to retrieve the vehicle while Ndanbon was on assignment. “The chairman told me to go and do party work in Navarongo, so I did,” he said. Unexpectedly, Ndanbon received a letter via WhatsApp addressed to the party’s general secretary, accusing him of refusing to return the pickup. “I was shocked,” he recalled. “This is a party matter, an internal affair.” The situation escalated when the regional police’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) contacted him, alleging that he had stolen the party vehicle. “I was stunned. They said I stole a car belonging to the party,” Ndanbon said. With a lawyer by his side, he was required to give a statement at the police station and was subsequently granted bail. Eventually, the disputed vehicle was released to the police, and the regional chairman inspected it before it was handed back to the party. “That was the end. The car was handed over to the party,” Ndanbon confirmed. However, the saga did not conclude quietly. Ndanbon accused the NPP Regional Chairman of incompetence, blaming him for the party’s declining fortunes in the region. “This is a chairman who came and the party was having three seats for the region, and now he has succeeded in bringing it down to zero seats. So, he is not ashamed of himself to send this matter to the police station,” Ndanbon lamented. He criticized the decision to escalate the issue to law enforcement, insisting it was an internal matter and urging the party to focus on reorganizing for victory in the 2028 elections. He also praised former chairmen, the late Adam and Alhaji Murtala, as examples of hardworking leadership. Meanwhile, in a statement issued by the Regional Chairman, Lawyer Anthony Namoo, He said he found himself compelled to take such unprecedented step. In a letter dated May 19, 2024, he recounted the series of frustrating events that led him and the Regional Executive Committee (REC) to involve the police in a matter they would have preferred to resolve amicably. The trouble began in the run-up to the 2024 General Elections, when the party allocated a pick-up vehicle to each of the 15 constituencies in the region. The vehicles were handed over to the parliamentary candidates (PCs) in Accra, with constituency chairmen as witnesses. It was agreed that by December 9, 2024, these pick-ups would be returned to the Constituency Executive Committees. While most PCs either used the pick-ups for their campaigns or yielded them to the constituency chairmen, and subsequently returned them after the elections, there was one glaring exception: Charles Taleog Ndanbon, the Upper East Regional Organiser. Despite repeated requests and even a formal memo demanding compliance, Ndanbon refused to hand over the pick-up meant for the Nabdan constituency. Neither diplomatic appeals nor interventions by respected family members could convince him to release the vehicle. The REC took up the issue in its meetings, with the matter being discussed at length on March 14, 2026. After months of absence, Ndanbon finally showed up at the April 9, 2026, meeting, explaining evasively that the pick-up had broken down. He implied that, as a regional officer, he deserved to keep using the vehicle, even though it was allocated to a specific constituency. Efforts to resolve the matter internally reached a breaking point. The REC, unconvinced by Ndanbon’s assertions, in particular, his claim that the General Secretary had permitted him to keep the pick-up, formed a committee to retrieve the vehicle. The committee visited Ndanbon’s home, inspected the immobilized pick-up, and confirmed it was suffering from a clutch problem. By May 5, 2026, the pick-up was back on the road. Yet, when representatives again approached Ndanbon to request his handover, he defiantly insisted he would not comply, again citing supposed authorization from higher up. Frustrated by months of stonewalling and with all diplomatic channels exhausted, Anthony Namoo and the REC saw no alternative but to involve the Ghana Police Service. In his own words, Namoo described the regional organiser’s conduct as “impudent” and “insolent,” noting that Ndanbon already owned a personal pick-up and several other vehicles, yet still chose to deprive the Nabdam constituency of its designated pick-up, an act that disrupted party operations for over 20 months. In light of what he called gross misconduct and insubordination, Anthony Namoo formally notified the General Secretary
Tension in Upper East NPP as Chairman Reports Organiser to Police Over Pickup
In the Upper East Region, a storm has been brewing within the ranks of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The Regional Chairman, Lawyer Anthony Namoo, found himself compelled to take an unprecedented step. In a letter dated May 19, 2024, he recounted the series of frustrating events that led him and the Regional Executive Committee (REC) to involve the police in a matter they would have preferred to resolve amicably. The trouble began in the run-up to the 2024 General Elections, when the party allocated a pick-up vehicle to each of the 15 constituencies in the region. The vehicles were handed over to the parliamentary candidates (PCs) in Accra, with constituency chairmen as witnesses. It was agreed that by December 9, 2024, these pick-ups would be returned to the Constituency Executive Committees. While most PCs either used the pick-ups for their campaigns or yielded them to the constituency chairmen, and subsequently returned them after the elections, there was one glaring exception: Charles Taleog Ndanbon, the Upper East Regional Organiser. Despite repeated requests and even a formal memo demanding compliance, Ndanbon refused to hand over the pick-up meant for the Nabdan constituency. Neither diplomatic appeals nor interventions by respected family members could convince him to release the vehicle. The REC took up the issue in its meetings, with the matter being discussed at length on March 14, 2026. After months of absence, Ndanbon finally showed up at the April 9, 2026, meeting, explaining evasively that the pick-up had broken down. He implied that, as a regional officer, he deserved to keep using the vehicle, even though it was allocated to a specific constituency. Efforts to resolve the matter internally reached a breaking point. The REC, unconvinced by Ndanbon’s assertions, in particular, his claim that the General Secretary had permitted him to keep the pick-up, formed a committee to retrieve the vehicle. The committee visited Ndanbon’s home, inspected the immobilized pick-up, and confirmed it was suffering from a clutch problem. By May 5, 2026, the pick-up was back on the road. Yet, when representatives again approached Ndanbon to request his handover, he defiantly insisted he would not comply, again citing supposed authorization from higher up. Frustrated by months of stonewalling and with all diplomatic channels exhausted, Anthony Namoo and the REC saw no alternative but to involve the Ghana Police Service. In his own words, Namoo described the regional organiser’s conduct as “impudent” and “insolent,” noting that Ndanbon already owned a personal pick-up and several other vehicles, yet still chose to deprive the Nabdam constituency of its designated pick-up, an act that disrupted party operations for over 20 months. In light of what he called gross misconduct and insubordination, Anthony Namoo formally notified the General Secretary and announced that a police report had been filed to ensure the pick-up was retrieved for the Nabdam Constituency Executive Committee by all reasonable means. Thus, a matter that began with friendly appeals and patient negotiation has now become a police affair, as the NPP battles to enforce party discipline and safeguard its resources in the Upper East Region. Meanwhile, following the report by the Regional NPP Chairman, Mr. Ndanbon was arrested and later granted bail after the pickup was made available at the Upper East Regional Police Command. The CHANGAN HUNTER pick-up Vehicle has since been handed over to the party. Find the full statement below: Source: Apexnewsgh.com
The eCedi Project: Still on Track, Says Bank of Ghana Governor
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has reassured the public that the central bank’s much-anticipated eCedi project has not been abandoned. Addressing journalists after a recent Monetary Policy Committee meeting, Dr Asiama emphasized the Bank’s ongoing commitment to the digital currency initiative. According to Dr Asiama, the BoG is actively exploring how the eCedi could pave the way for more efficient cross-border payments and boost regional trade across West Africa. He explained that, while significant progress has been made, the central bank intends to conduct several more pilot programmes before considering a nationwide rollout. “Our focus is on how the eCedi can facilitate faster cross-border settlements for businesses in the sub-region,” Dr Asiama stated. He stressed the importance of rigorous testing and broad stakeholder engagement to ensure the security and effectiveness of the digital currency system. The Governor also noted that the Bank of Ghana is closely monitoring global trends in central bank digital currencies. At the same time, the BoG is collaborating with international partners to refine the eCedi project and ensure it meets world-class standards. In summary, Dr Asiama made it clear that the eCedi remains very much on the Bank of Ghana’s agenda, with careful planning and further trials ahead before its full-scale introduction. Source: Apexnewsgh.com
Four Arrested for Armed Illegal Mining at Ankobra
On Wednesday afternoon, the usually tranquil banks of the Ankobra River at Dominase in the Nzema East Municipality became the scene of a dramatic confrontation. The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) task force, on a routine patrol at around 3:25 p.m., stumbled upon what appeared to be an illegal mining site nestled within the dense Western Region forest. As the officers approached the site, they were met by four men brandishing machetes and pump-action guns. These armed suspects, later identified as Alpha Musa, 28; Rahaman Rojer, 29; Laji Bengali, 25; and Mohammed Agana, 25, were allegedly acting as both security personnel and active participants in the illicit operation. Undeterred by the show of force, the NAIMOS task force moved in to make arrests. The confrontation quickly escalated as the suspects resisted, refusing to surrender peacefully. Instead, they attempted to obstruct the officers and disrupt the operation. Despite the resistance, the task force managed to disarm and subdue the four men, successfully apprehending them on the spot. Upon detaining the suspects, officers conducted a thorough search of the site. The haul included two pump-action guns, 82 AA cartridges, three machetes, a water pumping machine, and two SDLG control boards believed to belong to excavators used in the illegal mining process. Two excavators were also found, but were immobilized by removing their control boards due to a lack of immediate transport. Interrogation revealed a startling claim: the suspects alleged they were operating under the orders of individuals known only as Ras, Mambo, and Nana Teku, said to be affiliated with National Security and hailing from Prestea. NAIMOS handed these names over to the police, where ongoing investigations are now underway. The environmental toll caused by the suspects was evident, with large swathes of land and forest destroyed and pollution seeping into the Ankobra River. After initial interrogation, the suspects and their belongings, including mobile phones and a talisman, were handed over to the Esiama District Police, where Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Asiedu received them for further investigation and possible prosecution. Despite increasing threats from armed criminal groups, NAIMOS reaffirmed its determination to persist with anti-illegal mining operations nationwide. The Secretariat cautioned illegal miners and armed groups against resistance, warning that reckless defiance would not deter the task force. NAIMOS also extended gratitude to the public, acknowledging the crucial role of community intelligence in the ongoing fight against illegal mining. Source: Apexnewsgh.com