Author: Voices of Concern
Former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo sustained a gunshot injury to her left ear on Sunday, according to Ghana Police, even as the Kristo Asafo Mission insists no shooting occurred at its Kwabenya property that day. The incident happened during a tense gathering at the church’s premises, where the Council of Elders had convened to formally introduce Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena, Safo’s younger brother, as the new leader of the Kristo Asafo Mission following the death of their father, Apostle Emeritus Kwadwo Safo. In a statement signed by Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs for the Accra Region, police…
Former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament Sarah Adwoa Safo is reportedly receiving medical treatment after gunmen allegedly opened fire on her vehicle on Sunday, in an incident linked to an escalating succession battle within the Kristo Asafo Mission. The shooting is said to have occurred at the residence of Safo’s younger brother, Israel Kwadwo Safo, popularly known as Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena, where he was reportedly organising supporters in connection with efforts to install him as successor to their late father, Apostle Emeritus Kwadwo Safo. Witnesses claim Safo was present at the scene when armed men, allegedly acting on the orders…
Forty-two South African nationals have been deported from Ireland, a development that lands with sharp irony given South Africa’s own recent posture toward foreign nationals living within its borders. The group, made up of nine men, 18 women and 15 children, left Dublin Airport on Thursday afternoon aboard a chartered flight and arrived back in South Africa on Friday morning. The children were all removed as part of family units, alongside their parents or guardians. The operation was carried out by the Garda National Immigration Bureau, Ireland’s specialist immigration enforcement unit, following deportation orders issued by Irish authorities. Officials confirmed…
Reports emerging from Canada have alleged that some supporters and organisations that purchased tickets through the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for the Black Stars’ opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup are experiencing difficulties accessing their tickets. According to sources familiar with the matter, several individuals who secured tickets through the official GFA allocation process claim they have been unable to retrieve them. The sources further allege that a GFA official has withheld some of the tickets and redistributed them to associates. Voices of Concern has not independently verified these claims. Among those said to be affected is Ghanaian…
The Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) and the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service have pledged to strengthen their collaboration to combat corporate fraud and improve regulatory compliance in Ghana. The commitment was made during a high-level meeting at the CID Headquarters, where senior officials from both institutions discussed growing threats to Ghana’s corporate regulatory system and explored ways to improve cooperation in investigating economic crimes. Leading the ORC delegation was Registrar of Companies Maame Samma Peprah, alongside Director of Administration and General Services Kwesi Owusu-Abrokwa and Head of the Legal Directorate Rebecca Aryeetey Smith.…
The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Akosombo Hotels Limited have launched a new heritage tourism package aimed at connecting Ghana’s history with leisure experiences. The “Heritage to Leisure Tour” will link visitors to the memorial park in Accra with key sites in Akosombo, including the Volta Hotel and the Akosombo Dam, one of the major development projects associated with Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah. The initiative was unveiled during a partnership signing ceremony held at the premises of the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park. General Manager of Akosombo Hotels Limited, Stephen Ofori, said the partnership seeks to connect the story…
Members of the Supreme Ladies Club rallied behind their colleague, Caroline Adorkor, during the thanksgiving service and refreshment gathering held in honour of her late father, Reynolds Adorkor. The group joined family, friends and loved ones to pay their respects and celebrate the life of the deceased. As part of their support, the club presented a donation to Caroline Adorkor and her family, including an undisclosed amount of cash and assorted drinks. The gathering formed part of the final funeral rites for the late Reynolds Adorkor, whose life and legacy were celebrated by relatives, friends and well-wishers. May his soul…
Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Samuel Awuku, has called for stricter enforcement of environmental laws and greater public responsibility to tackle Ghana’s recurring flooding problem. Speaking at a World Environment Day event organised by the Africa Climate Collaborative at the University of Ghana at the Mampong-Akuapem Senior High Technical School for the Deaf, Mr. Awuku expressed concern over the frequent flooding witnessed in Accra and other parts of the country. He said while government agencies have a responsibility to enforce environmental regulations, citizens must also play their part by avoiding indiscriminate dumping of waste, desilting drains and protecting the…
Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom says preparations are underway to reopen GN Savings and Loans following a Court of Appeal ruling that ordered the restoration of the institution’s licence. Addressing a press conference on the future of GN Savings and Loans, the Chairman of Groupe Nduom said the company intends to comply fully with the court’s directives and is already taking steps towards resuming operations. According to him, the Court of Appeal’s decision was clear and unambiguous, directing authorities to immediately restore the licence and return control of the institution’s management, assets and operations. He said the company is proceeding with…
Recognition highlights leadership in investment promotion, governance, and institutional reform Akwasi Opong-Fosu, Board Chairman of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), has been named among Africa’s Top 100 Board Chairs, a continental recognition honouring leaders in corporate governance and institutional leadership. The recognition comes at a time when African economies are under pressure to attract investment, strengthen governance systems, and position themselves competitively under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). According to organisers, the list celebrates board leaders who have demonstrated strong governance, institutional transformation, and strategic leadership across both public and private sector organisations. For Opong-Fosu, the recognition…