A Toyota Voxy driver who was captured on video has been sentenced to two months’ imprisonment in hard labour by the La Motor Court for flouting traffic regulations. 

In addition, Richard Agyarko was ordered to pay a fine of 260 penalty units, equivalent to GH¢3,120.00. 

In default, he would serve 15 days more behind bars, the Court, presided over by Madam Adwoa Sakyi Asamadu, ruled. 

Agyarko was charged with driving on the wrong side of the road, causing road obstruction, causing danger to other road users, careless and inconsiderate driving. 

The convict, whose video went viral, leading to his arrest, admitted all the offences and was convicted on his own plea. 

Police said the driver was captured in a viral video driving dangerously along the Kumasi Accra highway and endangering the lives of other road users. 

The prosecution said Agyarko was driving a Toyota Voxy vehicle with registration number EN 551-26 and was arrested following investigations by the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) after the video went viral. 

He was arraigned on May 8, 2026, and pleaded guilty to all charges.  

The Ghana Police Service reiterated its commitment to enforcing road traffic laws, warning motorists against reckless driving, which continued to pose a serious threat to public safety, prosecution said.  

It urged motorists to drive responsibly and comply with all road traffic regulations to help protect lives and property. 

Five persons have been arrested and remanded into police custody over the alleged destruction of a National Democratic Congress (NDC) office building under construction in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region.

The destruction, which reportedly occurred in the early hours of May 7, saw the assailants wielding guns and machetes as they demolished portions of the facility estimated to cost about GH¢1 million.

Speaking to Citi News, the NDC Constituency Communications Officer, Kwesi Hanson, said the party remains resolute and will continue construction of the office complex.

“We have mobilised the contractors to come on site following the incident. We had to organise some materials for the construction. Investigations are still ongoing, so we are anticipating that by the time they are done, we will have a full report on whatever transpired and who these people were,” he said.

Meanwhile, the District Chief Executive for Ellembelle, Joseph Armah Agyekum has condemned the incident, describing the action as unlawful and unacceptable.

He stressed that no individual or group had the authority to pull down any structure except through lawful means sanctioned by the courts or the District Security Council (DISEC), which he chairs.

According to the DCE, the disputed land was purchased in 2017 by the Member of Parliament for Ellembelle, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, from the late Chief Nana Boadi at a reported cost of GH¢20,000 per plot.

However, after the chief’s death, the Awiaso royal family challenged the legitimacy of the sale, insisting the land had not been properly transferred.

Mr Agyekum said the matter was initially taken to court but was later withdrawn for settlement through an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process.

He explained that in a bid to avoid prolonged litigation, the NDC agreed to repay for the land and also accepted conditions set by the royal family, including the employment of local youth on the project, support for the construction of a palace, and payment of annual royalties.

The DCE alleged that after a Memorandum of Understanding had been signed, the royal family introduced an additional demand that the NDC and the MP facilitate the gazetting of King Kaku Aka III as Overlord of Nzema land.

According to him, the demand fell outside the authority of both the party and the MP. He further claimed the structure had been targeted on previous occasions since construction works began.

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President John Dramani Mahama has officially cut the sod for the construction of the Green City Project at Dedesua in the Ashanti Region.

The project, situated on a 200-acre land, is expected to deliver 1,067 residential units aimed at providing affordable housing for Ghanaians.

Speaking at the ceremony, the President acknowledged Ghana’s housing deficit, which is estimated at more than 1.5 million units. He attributed the situation to years of inadequate planning, rising land values, escalating construction costs and limited access to long-term financing.

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He also expressed concern about the increasing growth of slums and rapid urbanisation, noting that many people continue to live in substandard housing conditions. According to him, Ghana’s housing crisis could worsen significantly if urgent interventions are not implemented.

President Mahama emphasised his administration’s commitment to providing decent and affordable housing to improve public health, strengthen educational outcomes, boost productivity and stabilise communities.

As part of efforts to address the housing deficit, he disclosed that the government is prioritising the completion of the Saglemi Housing Project while also rolling out new social housing initiatives across districts to reduce financial barriers to home ownership.

“A nation that is seeking development must house its people with dignity. We are therefore implementing a comprehensive housing agenda that addresses supply, improves affordability, strengthens tenant protection, and reforms housing finance to reflect the reality of Ghanaian incomes,” he said.

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