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AMA kicks off intensive clean-up and decongestion operation in Accra CBD today

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May 20, 2025

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), in collaboration with the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly, is set to commence a major decongestion exercise today, Tuesday, 20th May 2025.

The operation will initially focus on areas surrounding the AMA Head Office, including Kinbu Road to Railways, ECG Junction to the King Tackie Tawiah Statue, and Opera Square to Adabraka.

Speaking to the media on Monday, 19th May, AMA Public Relations Officer, Gilbert Ankrah, outlined the scope of the operation, stating that the exercise would intensify along key routes, stretching from Wato Junction through King Tackie Tawiah School to Cow Lane.

“The plan is straightforward, with the main focus on the areas surrounding the AMA Head Office. All zones within that enclave will be addressed. Attention will also be given to the Accra City Hotel and Mövenpick Hotel areas,” he said.

Ahead of the exercise, AMA Chief Executive, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, engaged with street hawkers within the Central Business District (CBD), appealing for their cooperation and understanding.

“I am pleading with you to assist us in cleaning up the city and restoring order. We all want a better and more organised environment, and cooperation is vital in achieving that goal,” he urged.

Mr Allotey also linked the initiative to the broader vision of the city’s development under an impending 24-hour economy policy.

“Our upcoming 24-hour economy policy will create new opportunities for you to sell your goods overnight. But for now, I plead that we stay off the pavement as we carry out this important cleanup,” he added.

This decongestion campaign forms part of a wider strategy aimed at restoring order and improving sanitation across the capital city.

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Ablekuma North: Hawa Koomson, Akua Afriyie Assaulted By Unknown Macho Men – VIDEO

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July 11, 2025

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Former Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya East, Mavis Hawa Koomson, has been attacked during a chaos that erupted during the parliamentary rerun in the Ablekuma North constituency on Friday, July 11.

Tensions escalated during the parliamentary rerun at Ablekuma North constituency when a group of unidentified macho men stormed St. Peter’s polling station, disrupting the process and unleashing violence on political figures and journalists.

According to Channel One News’ Jude Duncan, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary candidate, Nana Akua Afriyie, and a female party agent were severely assaulted during the incident. Both reportedly suffered facial injuries, with visible swelling.

Eyewitnesses described the arrival of the attackers as highly coordinated, causing panic among voters and halting the voting process temporarily. Security personnel were deployed to restore calm and ensure the continuation of the election.

BREAKING: “Absolute bonkers! Unbelievable” – Unidentified men attack officers, NPP candidate Nana Akua Owusu Afriyie, and former Minister Hawa Koomson at St. Peter’s polling station. Tensions erupt as the group disrupts proceedings at the Ablekuma North rerun centre.… pic.twitter.com/fb1JI23Zrn
— CITI FM 97.3 (@Citi973) July 11, 2025

The rerun, covering 19 polling stations, was organized by the EC to resolve months-long electoral dispute stemming from the December 7, 2024, general elections. The process is intended to restore parliamentary representation to the constituency, which has remained without a Member of Parliament since then.

Despite the NPP’s official boycott of the rerun—citing unfairness in the EC’s decision—its candidate, Nana Akua Afriyie, defied the party’s directive and actively participated in the contest. Political tensions in the area remain high following the violent incident.

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Ablekuma North Chaos: NPP Deputy National Organiser Brutally Beaten

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July 11, 2025

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The Deputy National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Chris Lloyd Nii Kwei Asamoah, was brutally assaulted at the St. Peter’s Polling Station in Odorkor, Ablekuma North.

The incident occurred during Friday’s parliamentary rerun when chaos broke out after a group of unidentified individuals stormed the polling station, attacking several NPP members, including Asamoah.

A video circulating on social media shows Asamoah being mercilessly beaten by individuals alleged to be affiliated with the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

The assault forced an immediate halt to the voting process and caused panic among voters.

In the footage, Asamoah is seen attempting to flee but is overpowered, forced to the ground, and subjected to repeated kicks and punches.

NPP parliamentary candidate Nana Akua Afriyie and former Fisheries Minister Mavis Hawa Koomson were also reportedly targeted during the melee.

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Police Interdict Officer Seen Assaulting Reporter In Viral Video

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July 11, 2025

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The Ghana Police Service has interdicted an officer caught on video assaulting a journalist who refused to leave a polling station during election duty in Ablekuma North.

Adentan Divisional Commander, Lumor identified as the police officer who assaulted GHOne's journalist…#GHOneNews #EIBNetwork #GHOneTV #NewsAlert pic.twitter.com/pCUjIS2GRU
— GHOne TV (@ghonetv) July 11, 2025

In a statement released, the Police Service confirmed that the officer involved has been withdrawn from election duty at Ablekuma North re-run.

“In line with internal disciplinary procedures, he has been interdicted and referred to the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) for investigation,” the statement said.

The Service further assured the public, “We would like to assure the public that a thorough investigation will be conducted into the matter and further updates will be communicated.

Dramatic turn of events at the Ablekuma North Constituency, as uniformed police officer is seen on camera assaulting a reporter of Ghanaian media house GhOne TV. pic.twitter.com/zYpNf4xHPi
— SIKAOFFICIAL (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) July 11, 2025

The incident, captured in a viral video, shows the officer physically confronting a reporter identified only as Banahene. According to Mr. Banahene, the officer approached him and demanded that he leave the premises despite other media personnel being allowed to remain.

“He just came to approach me that I should leave the premises. Meanwhile, there were other media guys at the premises, he didn’t ask anybody to leave but he just approached me to leave,” Mr. Banahene told reporters.

When the journalist refused to leave, insisting on fulfilling his professional duty to report on unfolding events, the situation escalated. “I said no I can’t go — what if I go and something happens? How do I report?” Banahene explained. “He was pushing me and he slapped me in the face for no reason. I have not done anything wrong to anybody.”