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Amamole chief banishes ghost from Pokuase Awoshie Interchange

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2 weeks ago

March 8, 2025

Amamole chief performing a ritual

The acting chief of Amamole, and Head of Nii Tettey Okpe family, Nii Ashitey Tetteh, last Saturday performed rituals to banish ghosts from the Ablekuma, Olebu, Amamole-Awoshie Highway.

The banishment of ghosts is a customary ritual and magical ceremony to stop the rampant road accidents that claimed several lives on the road.

Nii Ashitey Tetteh told The Spectator that the existence of ghosts on the aforementioned stretch of the highway was one of the reasons for the high number of accidents that occurs.

“These are spirits that have lingered on the road for years and have not been removed. What they do is that they cause more accidents to spill more blood.”

Several animals and birds, including two bulls, were sacrificed at designated points of the highway, before moving to the cemetery to perform ceremonial rituals that removes nonphysical influences, such as spirits sagging the place.

In addition, libation was poured in the attempt to get rid of spirits from the area.

That particular cemetery is believed to house the ancestors of the Ga state who first settled at Amamole.

The rituals were performed in collaboration with Ayawaso traditional authority, under the Asere paramountcy represented by Nii Tetteh-Bibio Quaye.

According to Nii Ashitey Tetteh, the purpose of the ceremony was to direct the ghosts to their ancestral home to make the road very safe for the living.

Apart from the ghost factor, Nii Ashitey also faulted over-speeding drivers whose recklessness also often results in such fatal road accidents.

“They are so reckless sometimes. They don’t observe road traffic regulations.”

The acting chief also appealed to the government to construct overhead bridges at vantage points for pedestrians who crossed the highway with careless abandon.

The police was on hand to direct traffic and also to provide security for the traditionalists whose activities drew attention from passers-by.

By Francis Xah

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Declaration of Monday, 31st March 2025 and Tuesday, 1st April 2025 as Public Holidays

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44 minutes ago

March 24, 2025

Net News Ghana

The Ministry of Interior has declared Monday, March 31, 2025 and Tuesday, April 1, 2025 as Public Holidays

“The general public is hereby informed that Sunday, 30th March, 2025 or Monday, 31st March, 2025 marks Eid-Ul-Fitr which is a Statutory Public Holiday,” the ministry noted in a press statement

According to the ministry “In view of the fact that 30th March 2025 falls on a Sunday and in the interest of the public, His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Ghana, has by Executive Instrument (E.I.), in accordance with Section 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act (Act 601) declared Monday, 31st March 2025 and Tuesday, 1^{^st} April 2025 as additional Public Holidays and should be observed as such throughout the country.”

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Strengthen Anti-Money Laundering Laws in Ghana – Interior Minister

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47 minutes ago

March 24, 2025

Net News Ghana

Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has called for strengthened anti-money laundering laws in Ghana, urging the Inter Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) and the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) to collaborate in this effort.

During a meeting with a GIABA delegation led by Director-General Edwin Harris, Muntaka Mubarak emphasised the Government’s commitment to supporting GIABA’S work in maintaining a safe and secure environment.

The Director-General of GIABA, Mr. Edwin Harris acknowledged Ghana’s active participation in GIABA operations and encouraged continued collaboration.

Mr. Harris stated that Ghana has made significant progress in strengthening its anti-money laundering laws, with the passage of the Anti-Money Laundering Act 2020 (Act 1044).

The meeting had in attendance the Deputy Minister for the Interior, Okletey Teilarbi, the Acting Chief Director of the Ministry, Mrs. Doreen Annan, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of FIC, Albert Kwadwo Twum Boafo and other officials from the Ministry, GIABA and FIC.

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Interior Minister reaffirms commitment to Enhancing Ghana’s Security Architecture

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49 minutes ago

March 24, 2025

Net News Ghana

Minister of the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has acknowledged the critical role the Police Service plays in maintaining peace and stability and reaffirmed Government’s commitment to enhancing Ghana’s security architecture.

Speaking at the Ghana Police Service Regional Commanders’ meeting, the Minister assured international partners, businesses, and investors, that Government remains committed to providing a secure environment, and ensuring necessary security measures are in place to facilitate uninterrupted business operations.

Muntaka Mubarak commended the Inspector General of the Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno for initiating an orientation for Regional and Unit Police Public Relations Officers.

According to him, the programme aimed to enhance community engagement, share crucial information, and foster trust between the police and the public.

In his remarks, the IGP, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno stated that the meeting provided an opportunity for them to reflect and strategize for the year ahead.

Mr. Yohuno also advised the officers to uphold the highest professional standards, emphasising the need for discipline and ethical conduct in discharging their duties.