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NPP stages ‘Democracy Under Attack’ protest today

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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is set to stage its much-anticipated “Democracy Under Attack” demonstration today, Thursday, August 6, in Accra, as part of its campaign to defend the rule of law, constitutional governance and democratic accountability.

The opposition party says the protest is aimed at drawing national attention to what it describes as growing political persecution, selective justice and the misuse of state institutions under the current administration.

According to the NPP, the demonstration is intended to highlight a number of developments it believes pose a threat to Ghana’s democratic credentials and constitutional order.

Among the party’s major concerns is the acquittal and discharge of former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu. The NPP argues that the development raises serious questions about the consistency, fairness and impartiality of the country’s justice system.

The party is also protesting what it describes as the arbitrary arrest, detention and alleged harassment of several of its members by state investigative and security agencies. It maintains that these actions are politically motivated and intended to intimidate members of the opposition.

Thousands of party supporters, sympathisers and executives from across the country are expected to participate in the demonstration, which will commence at the forecourt of the Supreme Court in Accra.

As part of the first phase of the protest, the party’s leadership will present a petition to the Supreme Court, outlining its concerns over recent judicial decisions and calling for stronger safeguards to protect judicial independence and uphold the rule of law.

Following the presentation of the petition, demonstrators will embark on a peaceful march through some principal streets of the capital before proceeding to the Jubilee House.

At the Presidency, NPP leaders are expected to submit a second petition to President John Dramani Mahama, urging him to address what the party describes as increasing attacks on democratic institutions and to ensure that state agencies operate independently, fairly and without political interference.

The NPP insists that the demonstration extends beyond the interests of the party, arguing that it is a national call to safeguard Ghana’s democratic values and protect the constitutional rights and freedoms of all citizens.

Meanwhile, security agencies are expected to deploy personnel along the protest route to maintain law and order, manage traffic and provide security for demonstrators and the general public throughout the exercise.

“It’s time to go” — Real Madrid Legend demands FIFA president Infantino’s resignation

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Real Madrid legend and former Portugal captain has called on FIFA president to resign following the controversy surrounding his failed attempt to sell a stake in the FIFA World Cup to private investors.

In an interview with the Daily Telegraph, Figo launched a scathing attack on Infantino’s leadership, accusing him of damaging the reputation of world football through a series of controversial decisions.

“None of this comes as a surprise when you consider the litany of abuses he has inflicted on football’s reputation; from suspending and reversing disciplinary decisions to breaking the laws of the game over a half-time show, nothing gets in the way of pleasing his friends,” Figo said.

The Portuguese football icon further accused the FIFA president of dishonesty and self-interest, claiming he had lost the confidence of those closest to him.

“He has lied, deceived and tried to feather his own nest at the expense of the game he is supposed to serve. He has lost the support of his senior staff,” Figo stated.

Calling for immediate action, Figo argued that Infantino’s continued stay in office would further damage the global governing body of football.

“It is too late to save his dignity, but it is not too late to save football. He should go. Now,” he declared.

The comments come after Infantino’s proposal to sell a stake in the FIFA World Cup to private investors failed to materialise amid widespread opposition. The plan drew strong criticism from several football stakeholders, with reportedly warning that it would boycott FIFA competitions if the proposal proceeded.

NPP’s Dennis Miracles Aboagye raises alarm over ‘growing romance’ between Judiciary and Executive

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Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aspiring National Communications Officer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has voiced concern over what he describes as the increasing closeness between Ghana’s Judiciary and the Executive, warning that such a relationship could undermine public confidence in the country’s democratic institutions.

Speaking on JoyNews ahead of a planned demonstration, Mr. Aboagye said the protest was aimed at drawing national attention to the need to safeguard the independence of the Judiciary.

“I am of the view that we need to keep our judiciary very far away from our politics, far, far, far away from our politics,” he stated.

Mr. Aboagye stressed that his concerns were not politically motivated or based on comparisons with previous administrations, insisting that he was speaking as an ordinary citizen worried about the country’s democratic future.

“I don’t take those excuses of comparisons, those excuses of what was done. I don’t care. I am a citizen. I feel that, as it is happening today, I am worried about it. I want to speak up,” he said.

According to him, the demonstration was intended to send a clear message that the Judiciary must remain independent and free from any perceived influence by the Executive arm of government.

“The 10s and 1000s of people you will be seeing tomorrow on the street are simply saying that the judiciary seems to be romancing with the executive and is making the executive too comfortable,” he remarked.

He further argued that the perceived closeness between the two arms of government was becoming increasingly obvious and making many Ghanaians uneasy.

“I felt uncomfortable that you are looking too close. The proximity within which you seem to be moving around with these people, it’s becoming too blatant,” he added.

Mr. Aboagye maintained that protecting the independence of the Judiciary is essential to preserving the rule of law, constitutional governance and public trust in Ghana’s democratic institutions.

Two Benin women found dead in Tamale Hotel

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The Northern Regional Police Command has launched an investigation into the death of two women whose bodies were discovered in a room at Cab Hospitality Hotel in the Gbewa Residential Area of Tamale.

According to the Police, the bodies were found on Monday, August 3, after the hotel’s management reported the incident.

In a statement signed by the Northern Regional Police Commander, DCOP Wisdom Lavoe, on Tuesday, August 4, the Police said officers responded to the report and found the bodies of the two women, who are believed to be nationals of Benin.

The bodies were conveyed to the Tamale Teaching Hospital Mortuary for preservation and a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.

Police said preliminary investigations are underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths, confirm the identities of the deceased, and liaise with the relevant authorities to contact their families.

To strengthen the investigation, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has deployed a special team from the National Police Headquarters to assist the Northern Regional Police Command.

The Police have appealed to the public to provide any credible information that could aid the investigation. Anyone with relevant information is urged to call the Police emergency numbers 191 or 18555, or report to the nearest police station.

Free Methodist Church commissions GH¢65,000 “Unity Bridge” to connect Sumbrungu communities

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The Free Methodist Church has commissioned a footbridge valued at more than GH¢65,000 to provide safe and reliable access for residents of Azorebisi and Amogrebisi in the Sumbrungu area of the Bolgatanga Municipality.

The bridge, named “Unity Bridge,” was officially commissioned on Friday, July 31, 2026, to address the long-standing difficulties residents faced crossing a stream, particularly during the rainy season, to access healthcare, schools, markets and other essential services.

Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the Head Pastor of the Free Methodist Church, Rev. Dennis Atiah, said the need for the bridge became evident when the church established a congregation in the area about 11 years ago.

He explained that residents from both communities regularly risked their lives crossing the stream, especially during heavy rains, because they had no alternative route to access basic services.

“The construction of the footbridge became necessary because when we started our church 11 years ago, we realized that a lot of people from Azorebisi and Amogrebisi find it difficult to cross to either side. We realized the place was a death trap because even when it rains, people still try to cross since they need to go home and access healthcare and other necessities,” Rev. Atiah said.

He noted that women and children were the most affected, as many could not afford transportation to take the longer route to schools and the Amogrebisi Clinic.

“It was the suffering of the women and the children, most especially, because they don’t have the means of transport to go the long way to access education and healthcare, especially at the Amogrebisi Clinic. We realized it was a huge burden on them,” he added.

Rev. Atiah disclosed that construction of the bridge began in 2023 after the church mobilised financial support from its members and other benevolent individuals.

He stressed that the church considered community development an integral part of its mission.

“We realized that as a church, we are also part of developing the community. By the grace of God, we started this in 2023, and today we have completed it and are commissioning it for the benefit of the people,” he said.

According to him, the project cost the church more than GH¢65,000.

General Superintendent of the Free Methodist Church, Rev. Dr. Ahmed Kenneth Quarshie, officially named the structure “Unity Bridge,” describing it as a symbol of togetherness and cooperation between the two neighbouring communities.

“The Unity Bridge will continue to hold the people together for the glory of God,” he said.

He also expressed appreciation to the chiefs, residents and local authorities for their cooperation and support throughout the construction process.

The Assembly Member for the Sumbrungu Azorebisi Electoral Area, Dr. Elias Ayinbila Apasiya, commended the church for addressing a critical infrastructure challenge that had affected residents for many years.

He said the bridge would significantly improve movement within the area and reduce the risks residents previously encountered when crossing the stream.

“Residents of both Azorebisi and Amogrebisi and the entire Sumbrungu can now move freely for their daily activities without delays or risk,” Dr. Apasiya stated.

Residents who attended the commissioning expressed optimism that the bridge would improve access to healthcare, education and markets while ensuring safer movement between the two communities, particularly during the rainy season and at night.

37-year-old Salahu-Deen Musah returns to NPP Upper East Youth Organiser race, pledges to reorganise youth wing

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The incumbent Upper East Regional Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Salahu-Deen Musah, has returned to the race to retain his position, saying the party’s Youth Wing requires reorganisation and strengthening before he can pursue any higher office within the party.

The 37-year-old politician explained that although he had initially set his sights on the position of Upper East Regional Secretary, extensive consultations with party elders, stakeholders, family members and friends convinced him that his immediate responsibility was to consolidate the Youth Wing.

Mr. Musah had earlier picked nomination forms to contest the Regional Secretary position and successfully went through the party’s vetting process, securing the number one spot on the ballot after balloting.

However, the dynamics of the race changed after the two aspirants contesting the Regional Youth Organiser position, Jonathan Abugre, popularly known as Contempt, and Samuel Akumbo Awintariba, widely known as Wakiki were disqualified by the party’s vetting committee for exceeding the NPP constitutional age limit of 39 years for the office.

Following their disqualification, the party reopened nominations to allow eligible candidates to contest the Youth Organiser position.

Mr. Musah subsequently picked nomination forms for the Youth Organiser race while formally withdrawing from the Regional Secretary contest in line with the party’s electoral guidelines. He later underwent a virtual vetting process and emerged as the sole qualified candidate.

Another aspirant, Bashiru Akparibo, who also filed to contest the position, was disqualified after the vetting committee ruled that his completed nomination forms were submitted after the stipulated deadline.

Speaking after the vetting process, Mr. Musah said his decision to return was guided by a shared belief among party stakeholders that the Youth Wing needed renewed leadership and stronger organisational structures.

“I came to the conclusion that I need to properly organise the Youth Wing before moving to a different position,” he stated.

He added that the encouragement and support he received from family members, friends and party faithful further strengthened his resolve to seek another term as Regional Youth Organiser.

With the completion of the nomination and vetting processes, Mr. Musah is expected to continue serving as the NPP Upper East Regional Youth Organiser for the 2026–2030 term.

Expressing gratitude to party executives, stakeholders, sympathisers, family members and friends, he also commended the vetting committee for conducting what he described as a successful process.

Looking ahead, Mr. Musah pledged to build a more united, vibrant and effective Youth Wing by consolidating the gains made between 2022 and 2024.

He said his administration would focus on repositioning the Youth Wing to play a more strategic role in the party’s activities across the Upper East Region, while strengthening grassroots mobilisation and empowering young party members ahead of future electoral contests.

Upper East Regional Hospital intensifies Childhood Cancer Awareness campaign

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The Upper East Regional Hospital (UERH), Bolgatanga, has intensified efforts to raise awareness about childhood cancer through a health education session held for clients at its Outpatient Department (OPD).

The move is part of the hospital’s ongoing health promotion activities.

The session aimed to increase public understanding of childhood cancer, highlighted the importance of early recognition, and prompt medical attention to improve treatment outcomes.

Clients who were at the OPD to seek health care received practical information on the common warning signs and symptoms of childhood cancer.

Mr Jonah Awinbe Ayamba, a Paediatric Oncology Nurse and Assistant Unit Manager at the hospital, mentioned persistent unexplained fever, unexplained weight loss and appetite, persistent fatigue, easy bruising or unusual bleeding and recurrent bone or joint pain.

He added unexplained swellings or lumps on the body, persistent headaches accompanied by early morning vomiting, changes in vision such as a white pupil or squint, persistent enlargement of lymph nodes without obvious infection, and recurrent infections that did not respond to treatment.

He urged parents and caregivers to seek immediate medical evaluation whenever they observed any of the warning signs in their children.

He noted that early diagnosis and timely treatment significantly improves chances for successful treatment and survival for children diagnosed with cancer.

Mr Ayamba further cautioned members of the public against delayed medical care and reliance on traditional or other unproven forms of treatment and said prompt assessment at the nearest health facility allows for early diagnosis and appropriate referrals.

He addressed common misconceptions about childhood cancer and explained that the disease was not contagious and could not be transmitted through physical contact, sharing food or utensils, or interaction with affected children.

Mr Ayamba further clarified the misconception that childhood cancer was solely a spiritual condition and acknowledged individual’s religious beliefs as a common phenomenon.

He emphasized the need for members of the public to seek prompt medical evaluation for their children as the first step whenever childhood cancer was suspected, as that greatly improved the chances of early diagnosis, effective treatment, and better outcomes.

The session was highly interactive, as clients asked questions and shared their concerns.

The level of participation reflected growing public interest in understanding childhood cancer and the critical importance of early detection.

Through the initiative, the UERH reaffirmed its commitment to promote public awareness, encourage early health-seeking behaviour, and improve outcomes for children with cancer through timely diagnosis, treatment, and referral.

Upper East RCC reaffirms commitment to partnership with World Vision Ghana

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The Upper East Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to working with World Vision Ghana to address the development challenges confronting communities across the region.

The Upper East Regional Minister, Donatus Akamugri Atanga, gave the assurance when a delegation from World Vision Ghana, led by its Strategy and Integrated Programmes Director, Joshua Baido, paid a courtesy call on him at the RCC in Bolgatanga on Monday.

The visit formed part of World Vision Ghana’s stakeholder engagement aimed at assessing its interventions in the region and strengthening collaboration with key institutions.

Mr. Baido said the visit was also intended to reciprocate an earlier engagement by the Regional Minister with the organisation and to acknowledge the RCC’s support for the implementation of its programmes.

In response, Mr. Akamugri commended World Vision Ghana for its contribution to the development of the Upper East Region but noted that significant challenges remained, particularly in the education sector.

He cited the persistent shortage of school infrastructure, explaining that some schools in the region still operate under trees, exposing pupils to harsh weather conditions.

The Minister disclosed that he had presented a list of schools requiring support to World Vision Ghana, which subsequently referred the request to its partner non-governmental organisations working in the education sector.

Mr. Akamugri also identified poverty and limited economic opportunities as major challenges confronting households across the region.

He called for increased investment in all-year-round farming, particularly through interventions that would provide farmers with reliable access to water.

The Minister proposed the construction of mechanised boreholes to support women and other farmers in engaging in dry-season and year-round agricultural production as a means of improving household incomes.

He also reflected on his experience as a former Assembly Member in the Bongo District, where he served for 16 years, describing it as evidence of World Vision’s longstanding impact in the region.

According to him, the establishment of a World Vision Resource Centre in the district provided a much-needed venue for community and institutional meetings at a time when the district lacked such a facility.

He said the centre had since become an important community asset. Mr. Akamugri further noted that many young people who benefited from World Vision’s educational interventions had grown into responsible members of society.

He therefore called for sustained collaboration between development partners and state institutions to address the region’s development needs.

The Regional Minister also briefed the World Vision delegation on the outcome of the recently concluded PEARL (Prosperity through Enterprise, Agriculture, Resilience and Livelihoods) consultation forum.

He described the outcome document from the consultation as a blueprint for the development of the Upper East Region and said the RCC would share it with World Vision Ghana.

According to him, this would enable the organisation to identify areas where its programmes could be aligned with the region’s development priorities.

Mr. Akamugri assured World Vision Ghana of the RCC’s continued cooperation as it implements its programmes across the region.

For his part, Mr. Baido expressed appreciation to the Regional Minister and the RCC for their continued support and collaboration, which he said had contributed significantly to the successful implementation of World Vision Ghana’s interventions in the Upper East Region.

Overnight floods submerge parts of Sandema, disrupt movement in Builsa North

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An overnight downpour has caused flooding in parts of Sandema in the Builsa North Municipality of the Upper East Region, leaving roads submerged, disrupting movement, and affecting homes and properties.

The heavy rainfall, which began during the night and continued into the early hours, overwhelmed drainage systems, causing floodwaters to inundate several sections of the town. Among the worst-hit areas is the Chuchuliga–Sandema road, where overflowing drains left portions of the route underwater, making travel difficult for motorists and commuters.

Residents in some low-lying communities also reported that floodwaters entered their homes, damaging household belongings and forcing families to assess the extent of their losses. Although no casualties have been reported, the flooding has caused significant inconvenience to residents and road users.

The incident mirrors previous flooding episodes experienced in Sandema during the rainy season, where intense rainfall has repeatedly overwhelmed drainage infrastructure and submerged key roads, disrupting economic activities and daily life.

Municipal authorities are expected to conduct an assessment of the affected communities to determine the extent of the damage and identify residents who may require assistance. The findings are also expected to guide any emergency response and recovery efforts.

Meanwhile, motorists have been advised to exercise extreme caution when travelling through the affected areas, especially along the Chuchuliga–Sandema road, as waterlogged sections of the road could pose safety risks.

Residents have also been urged to remain vigilant, particularly as the rainy season continues and further downpours could worsen the flooding situation. The Ghana Meteorological Agency has consistently advised people living in flood-prone areas to stay alert during periods of heavy rainfall and avoid attempting to cross flooded roads or drains.

One person confirmed dead after bridge collapse at Bugri in Tempane District

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Bugri community in the Tempane District of the Upper East region has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of one person after the collapse of a bridge linking Bugri and Bugri Corner on Monday, 3rd August 2026.

According to residents, the victim, whose identity is yet to be confirmed, was believed to be from Asigri in the Bawku Constituency. The deceased had reportedly traveled through Bugri and was returning when the bridge suddenly collapsed, resulting in the fatal incident.

The collapsed bridge serves as a vital link between Bugri and Bugri Corner, leading to Bawku Municipality, it’s an important route for residents, traders, commuters, and other road users.

In a related development, another bridge connecting Bugri to Pusiga has also been washed away, making it extremely difficult for vehicles and pedestrians to use the road.

Residents say the destruction of these bridges has left the community isolated and has created serious transportation challenges.

The people of Bugri are appealing to the Ministry of Roads and Highways, the Member of Parliament for Tempane, Hon. Lydia Adakudu Akanvariba, and the District Chief Executive for Tempane to urgently intervene and reconstruct the damaged bridges to prevent further loss of lives and restore access to the affected communities.

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