Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned on Thursday a string of murders targeting minorities under the pretext of protecting cows, which are considered sacred by many Hindus, after critics accused the government of turning a blind eye. Modi’s remarks — his first on vigilantism in nearly a year — come just days after a Muslim … Read more
Indian police said Thursday they have arrested four people over the murder of a 15-year-old boy on a train, the latest in a slew of hate crimes against Muslims in the largely Hindu nation. A group of men attacked Junaid Khan and his three brothers last week in an apparent row over seats as they … Read more
The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO), a civil society organization in Ghana has appealed to the media to support advocacy to end the menace of political party vigilantism which was threatening the democratic governance of the country. The Coalition appealed to the Ghana media to support the fight against the menace of political party … Read more
Indian police on Saturday said one person has been arrested after a mob stabbed a Muslim teenager to death on suspicion of carrying beef, an offence in many parts of the Hindu-majority country. Cows are revered by Hindus and slaughtering them as well as possession or consumption of beef is banned in most Indian states, … Read more
Last Friday, the nation gave Major Maxwell Adam Mahama a befitting state burial. Tears flowed; the sermons and tributes were great. All that needed to be done in loving memory of the fallen soldier was done. But I am concerned that all the facts and truths surrounding his death have not been told and may … Read more
Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa has expressed anxiety at the increasing lawlessness that has characterized President Nana Addo’s government, almost six months after being sworn into office. In a post on his Facebook page, Sulemana Braimah, who has in the past expressed frustration at the spate of lawlessness by some party … Read more
The Ghana Advocacy Group has called for an immediate action against mob justice in the country and also commiserates with family of Major Maxwell Mahama who got lynched by some residents of Denkyira-Obuasi who mistook him for an armed robber. In a statement issued on mob justice, the group condemned the act and urged government … Read more
The Minister of Tourism, Catherine Afeku, has said the Kintampo Waterfalls will be reopened to the public on September 1, 2017. According to Madam Afeku, officials of the Ghana Tourism Authority and over 40 engineers are busy renovating the facility. The facility was closed down for months, after a disaster at the venue killed about … Read more
The Minister of Tourism, Catherine Afeku, has said the Kintampo Waterfalls will be reopened to the public on September 1, 2017. According to Madam Afeku, officials of the Ghana Tourism Authority and over 40 engineers are busy renovating the facility. The facility was closed down for months, after a disaster at the venue killed about 20 people and … Read more
The Minister of Tourism, Catherine Afeku, has denied the seizure of the Kintampo Waterfalls by the Pro-New Patriotic Party (NPP) vigilante group, Invisible Forces, in the moments leading to the tragedy that claimed some 20 lives in March, 2017. The Chief of Kyeremankoma, had alleged that tour guides at the waterfall were sacked by some … Read more
The Minister of Tourism, Catherine Afeku, has denied the seizure of the Kintampo Waterfalls by the Pro-New Patriotic Party (NPP) Invisible forces in the moments leading to the tragedy that claimed some 20 lives in March. The Chief of Kyeremankoma, had alleged that tour guides at the waterfall were sacked by some supporters of the … Read more
The Noble Order of the Knights and Ladies of Marshall, a Catholic friendly society, has condemned in no uncertain terms the dastardly lynching of Captain Maxwell Adam Mahama by some residents of Denkyira-Oboasi in the Central Region. The society further condemned the recent attacks on some police personnel and their facilities by some angry residents … Read more
The Noble Order of the Knights and Ladies of Marshall, a Catholic friendly society, has condemned in no uncertain terms the dastardly lynching of Captain Maxwell Adam Mahama by some residents of Denkyira-Oboasi in the Central Region. The society further condemned the recent attacks on some police personnel and their facilities by some angry residents … Read more
The Attorney General (AG) has dropped the Delta Force case involving eight members of the vigilante group. The accused persons were charged for allegedly facilitating the escape of the 13 members of the Delta Force from the Kumasi Circuit Court on April 6, 2017, when the latter were standing trial for an attack on the Ashanti Regional … Read more
“…there is no doubt in my mind that you have a President who is not in charge and it is very clear. The President is not in charge. You have individuals who run this country…” says Murtala Mohammed. The former Member of Parliament for Nantong Constituency and former Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry was … Read more
“…there is no doubt in my mind that you have a President who is not in charge and it is very clear. The President is not in charge. You have individuals who run this country…” says Murtala Mohammed. The former Member of Parliament for Nantong Constituency and former Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry was … Read more
Despite facing a litany of issues, both legal and otherwise, it seems the pro-New Patriotic Party vigilante group, Delta Force is only growing in numbers. According to a report my MyNewsGH, the vigilante group was now recruiting females into their ranks. The Chairman of the vigilante group, one Saliu Musah, was reportedly speaking on the … Read more
The Member of Parliament for the Ningo-Prampram Constituency, Mr Sam Nartey George, has accused the former Attorney General (AG) and Minister of Justice, Mr Martin Amidu of partisanship and hypocrisy after he praised the Senior State Attorney for dropping charges against the Delta Force 8. Mr Amidu in an article titled: THE LEGAL ADVICE ON … Read more
Ghanaians are furious and have expressed their dissatisfaction with the ruling government over the release of eight members of the pro-New Patriotic Party (NPP) vigilante group, Delta Force, on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. According to them, news about the release of the eight Delta Force members got them extremely disappointed in government as they feel … Read more
The Ghana Bar Association says the discharge of the eight members of the vigilante group, Delta Force, by the Circuit Court in Kumasi on the basis of lack of evidence, is a threat to rule of law in the country. It is thus demanding the reopening of the case in which the eight were being … Read more