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Security Committee meets Brong Ahafo football stakeholders to address crowd violence
DCOP Lydia Donkor, Chairperson of the Security Committee, has held a meeting with key stakeholders in the Brong Ahafo Region to foster unity amongst clubs and address the recent crowd violence at the Ghana Premier League match between Nsoatreman FC and Asante Kotoko.
The meeting was attended by prominent officials, including Felix Bewu, member of the Security Committee, Charles Osei Anto, Chairman of the Brong Ahafo Regional Football Association, ACP Dela Djansi, Sunyani Divisional Police Commander, and Superintendent Francis Numado, Sunyani District Police Commander as well as representatives from various football clubs in the region.
This gathering is part of a broader effort to ensure the safety of players, officials, and spectators at various League centres following the violent incidents at the Nana Koronamansah Park which led to the death Francis Yaw Frimpong, (Nana Poole) a staunch supporter of Asante Kotoko SC.
The match, which ended 1-0 in favor of Nsoatreman FC, was marred by chaos, with players from both teams clashing during the game, leading the referee to issue four red cards – three to Asante Kotoko (Justice Blay, Michael Kyei Dwamena, and Mohammed Camara) and one to Nsoatreman FC (Stephen Diyou). The situation escalated after the final whistle, with violent confrontations breaking out between the fans.
In response to the violence, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has charged Nsoatreman FC and indefinitely banned the Nana Koronmansah Park.
DCOP Donkor’s expertise in security matters, gained from her experience will be invaluable in addressing this issue and preventing future incidents.
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New BoG governor can’t engage in official duties – Afenyo-Markin to Mahama
The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo Markin has raised concerns over the assumption of official duties by Dr. Johnson Asiamah as Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG).
The former Deputy Governor was recently nominated by President John Dramani, on January 31, 2025, to serve as Governor, pending approval by the Council of State.
This follows a formal request by the current Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison, to proceed on leave ahead of his retirement on March 31, 2025.
However, in a letter to President Mahama dated February 4, Minority Leader raised serious concerns with Dr. Asiamah’s assumption of office in the absence of the Council of State.
“Your Excellency, it is my considered view that Dr. Johnson Asiamah should refrain from engaging in official duties at the Bank of Ghana until his nomination has been duly approved by the Council of State. While awaiting confirmation, he can seek any necessary briefings outside the formal assumption of office,” the letter noted.
He added, “I trust that due attention will be given to this matter to uphold the integrity of our institutional processes.”
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Bagbin lifts suspension of four MPs
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has lifted the suspension of four Members of Parliament (MPs) who were suspended after a clash during the vetting session on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
The altercation occurred between Minority and Majority MPs, escalating tensions in Parliament. The disagreement reached a peak after the suspension of the four MPs, triggering a debate over whether the vetting should proceed on January 31, 2025.
Following the suspension, the Minority MPs walked out, leaving only the Majority to continue with the vetting of nominees, including that of MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who had already undergone several hours of questioning by the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.
The lifting of the suspension comes after a review of the incident. The four MPs – Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, Jerry Ahmed Shaib and Alhassan Tampuli – are now expected to resume their parliamentary duties as normal. The move seeks to restore order in Parliament following the disruptions.
This was after both the majority leader and minority leader appealed to the Speaker of Parliament to lift the ban on the four MPs.
Alban Bagbin said, “So I have lifted the suspension order. I do so instantly and takes effect immediately. The affected Hon. Members are permitted now to enter the precincts of the house. I must say they actually complied with the orders.”
He assured that the investigations will continue, and the House will have the opportunity to make a decision.
He commended the security agencies for their support.
Source : Citinewsroom.com
