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  The Amasaman High Court has reduced the prison sentence of controversial evangelist Patricia Asiedu, (Nana Agradaa) from 15 years to 1 year, after ruling that the original punishment was excessive. In its decision, the court upheld her conviction but exercised its discretionary powers to review the sentence. The court concluded that while the offence justified a custodial punishment, the initial 15-year term with hard labour was disproportionate to the circumstances of the case. The revised sentence is to take effect from the date of her conviction on July 3, 2025. This means Nana Agradaa will serve a total of 12 months in prison. Nana Agradaa, a former fetish priestess who later turned an evangelist, was convicted for charlatanic advertisement and defrauding by false pretences. The trial court’s decision to impose a lengthy sentence with hard labour generated widespread public debate and drew significant legal attention.

The Effutu Traditional Council and Aboakyer Planning Committee have announced a change in the launch date of the annual Aboakyer Festival. The event, initially set for Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 9:00 am at the Kojo Beedu Community Center in Winneba, Ghana's Central Region, will now take place on February 17, 2026, at the same time and venue. The Royal Court of Winneba and the Aboakyer Festival Committee released an official statement on the postponement of the Aboakyer 2026 launch, which reads: OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON THE POSTPONEMENT OF ABOAKYER 2026 LAUNCH The Royal Court of Winneba and the Aboakyer Festival Committee regret to announce that the launch of Aboakyer 2026 has been rescheduled to 17th February 2026. This decision was taken due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, to ensure a successful and memorable event. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the change in date and kindly request that all stakeholders take note of the new launch date. New Date: 1...

  The Effutu Traditional Council and Aboakyer Planning Committee have announced the launch of the annual Aboakyer Festival, scheduled for Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 9:00 am at the Kojo Beedu Community Center in Winneba, Ghana's Central Region. This year's theme is "Advancing our cultural heritage for development." The Aboakyer Festival is a centuries-old tradition that commemorates the migration of the Simpafo people from Timbuktu in ancient Sudan to their current home in Winneba. The festival is a celebration of community, tradition, and cultural continuity, featuring a thrilling competition between two hunting groups, the Tuafo and Dentsifo Asafo companies, who race to capture a live bushbuck. The festival, which takes place on the first Saturday in May, showcases vibrant music, dance, and regalia, making it a spectacular event. It brings together people of all ages, fostering unity and shared identity.

  Minority Leader of Parliament and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has donated laptop computers to the Winneba Divisional Police Headquarters to support the Police Service’s operational efficiency. The donation forms part of the MP’s ongoing efforts to resource key security and public service institutions within the Effutu constituency. It is intended to provide the Police with a more reliable system for receiving, processing and storing information to enhance crime prevention and law enforcement. Presenting the laptops to the Divisional Commander, Afenyo-Markin reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening security in the area, pledging to complete ongoing expansion works at the headquarters. He disclosed that the contractor is expected to return to site soon. He further noted that an accommodation facility being constructed to support police personnel is nearing completion, while works on a new Divisional Police Headquarters at Gyangyanadze are also at an ...

  Ghanaian parents are being advised to reconsider buying toy guns for their wards, especially during the festive season. The Ghana National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons has warned that allowing children to play with toy guns can make them see violence as a normal part of life. A recent incident in the Amansie Central District in the Ashanti region has sparked concerns about toy guns. On January 23rd, 2026, police seized a pump-action gun from a 15-year-old boy in Bepotenten Sukuum. When officers instructed the boy to inform the owner to report to the police station with the proper documents, a clash ensued, leaving one person dead and another injured. Mr Gyebi Asante, Deputy Director of Policy, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation at the Ghana National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons, sounded an alarm on Nhyira FM's "Kro Yi Mu Nsem" about the risks of toy guns, warning they can lead kids into real gun violence. Speaking with host Barima Kofi Dawso...

  The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, on 27th January 2026, promoted seventeen police officers in recognition of their outstanding professionalism and dedication in the discharge of their duties. The promotions were awarded to officers who played key roles in separate operations that led to the interception of ten(10) wrapped slaps of substances suspected to be cocaine, a narcotic with an estimated value of GHC 1,032.650.00 and sacks of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs at Ho in the Volta Region, as well as the recovery of AK 47 rifle, a pump action gun and eight live AAA ammunition during a routine patrol operation in Jacobu. The IGP, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), congratulated the officers on their elevation and commended them for upholding the core values of the Service through discipline, courage, and professionalism. IGP Yohuno urged the promoted officers to view their promotion as a call to higher respons...