“Violence should not beget violence. Violence should be reported to be punished.” That is part of an article I wrote after blood was spilled and limbs broken at Talensi over a bye-election some two years ago. In this opinion piece that was aired on Television Africa, I condemned a suggestion by then Interior Minister, Mark Woyongo, … Read more
The 3-day working visit by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to the Ashanti region is not linked to the recent riot by New Patriotic Party (NPP) vigilante group the Delta Forces, regional executives have revealed. “This visit was planned long ago. It is therefore erroneous for anyone to think or say the President is here … Read more
A group of members of the Kumasi based pro-ruling NPP Vigilante group, Delta Force has officially rendered an unqualified apology to President Nana Akufo-Addo for the acts of indiscipline. The group led by its ‘Commander’ Kwadwo Bamba traveled to Accra Thursday to ask the Chairman of the party’s Disciplinary Committee, CK Tedam, Acting General Secretary, … Read more
The Ashanti regional police command says it is in the process of building the docket of 14 suspects of pro-NPP vigilante group, Delta Force, alleged to have assaulted the regional security coordinator, George Agyei. The police initially arrested five suspects, including leader of the group, Kwadwo Fosu, alias Bamba. But regional police public relations officer, … Read more
Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, has cautioned National Security Minister Albert Kan-Dapaah to desist from orchestrating any arrests or prosecution of any member of the Delta Force vigilante group. “Anyone should dare and put any of the Delta Force guys on trial, I would personally lead demonstrations against the NPP and … Read more
National Democratic Congress (NDC) communications team member in the Ashanti region, Godwin Boboobi is strongly against disbandment of political vigilante groups hinting the party plans to recruit and train more of such groups to protect its members. “Soon we will form another group which will be formidable to save NDC members from attacks. “The communications … Read more
In the latest twist of events in the Ashanti Region, members of the Communications team of the governing New Patriotic Party have suspended their services at least for the time being. The action by the Communicators is in protest over what they say is complete disrespect and disregard for them and the services they rendered … Read more
Abdul Malik Kweku Baako has called on government to scrap the position of a Regional Security Coordinator. According to him, the position of a Regional Security Coordinator is not in the Security and Intelligence Act and so wondered why the government would worry itself to appoint a person to head such an office. Mr. Baako … Read more
George Ayisi-Boateng, a leading member of the NPP in the Ashanti Region, says a new move allegedly being considered by government to absorb the ruling party’s[NPP] private security arm into the National Security would be meaningful to the country’s security system. Some Ghanaians are outraged that the NPP government would be risking public safety, should … Read more
The Deputy Minister of Justice and Attorney General-designate, Joseph Dinkiok Kpemka, has called for the immediate disbandment of all vigilante groups in the country. Answering a question by North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa regarding the activities of vigilante groups in Ghana during his vetting by the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Wednesday, 29 March, … Read more
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has been summoned to the Flagstaff House to explain circumstances under which a pro-NPP vigilante group, “Delta Force” hounded the Ashanti Regional Security Coordinator out of his office. Citi News’ sources at the Flagstaff House say the … Read more
The National Peace Council, in the Ashanti region, has criticised police in the region for the way and manner it is handling the attack on the Ashanti Regional Security Coordinator. George Agyei, was assaulted and physically removed from his office by the New Patriotic Party’s vigilante group, Delta Force that claimed he is an outsider … Read more
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has been summoned to the Flagstaff House to explain circumstances under which a pro-NPP vigilante group, “Delta Force” hounded the Ashanti Regional Security Coordinator out of his office. Citi News’ sources at the Flagstaff House say the … Read more
James Kwabena Bomfeh, also called Kabila, has condemned the physical assault on the newly-appointed Ashanti Regional Security Coordinator, George Agyei. The attack which occurred on Friday, March 24 saw some muscular men of a vigilante group within the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Delta Force, forcibly removed the Security Coordinator from his office. Speaking on … Read more
The Former Deputy Coordinator of the National Management Disaster Organisation (NADMO) Joseph Yamin has accused the Ashanti Regional Minister Simon Osei-Mensah of being part of the gurus behind the assault on the newly appointed Ashanti Regional Security Coordinator George Agyei by Delta Force. He said the Regional Minister cannot exonerate himself from the brutality asking … Read more
New Patriotic Party (NPP) vigilante group, Delta Forces has stated that they do not owe President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo any apology for their raid at the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council. Vice Chairman of the group, Akwesi speaking on Adom Fm’s Morning Show “Dwaso Nsem” on Monday said they will continue tormenting the Security Coordinator … Read more
Members of the Delta Force, a private security arm within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), stole phones and other items belonging to the Ashanti Regional Security Coordinator, George Agyei, when they besieged his office, Tupac, leader of the Invincible Force, another security outfit within the NPP, has alleged. Speaking in an interview with Chief Jerry … Read more
Deputy Interior Minister-designate, Henry Quartey, has promised severe sanctions against members of the NPP-affiliated vigilante groups, Delta Force and Invincible Forces, following last Friday’s attack. He also promised to deal with the activities of all other vigilante groups in the country threatening the rule of law and the country’s peace. Mr. Quartey gave the assurance … Read more
The number of suspects arrested in connection with the pro-government Delta Force attack on the Ashanti Regional Security Coordinator on Friday has gone up to five. Apart from the leader of the attack, Kwadwo Bamba, who was arrested by the police after a search, four others turned themselves in and were subsequently arrested. They have … Read more
The police in Kumasi have arrested five members of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP)-affiliated vigilante group, Delta Force, over the attack on the Ashanti Regional Security Coordinator, George Agyei, last Friday. The men arrested include, Kwadwo Fosu Bamba (commander of the group), Awal Sadat Abubakar, Abubakar Sadiq Abdul Hameed, Jamil Issah, and Hamza Mohammed. … Read more