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It was late, but without a doubt, the most important news of the week, if not of the month. Secessionist groups blocked some main roads at exit points from the Volta region while attempting what they called the separation of Volta, Oti, and parts of the eastern regions of Ghana.
Hundreds of travelers were stranded.
People believed to be members of the Homeland Study Group Foundation (HSGF) even involved police in a shooting, injuring two officers in the process.
But when the country’s security agencies got down to business, it was a sight to behold. They managed to get everyone involved to escape or surrender, but 31 members of the group were arrested.
One of them died after an exchange of gunfire with the police. The group had also tried to seize the Kpong hydroelectric dam.
The Volta Caucus in Parliament had questions for the Minister of National Security.
Another thing that caught the nation’s attention was the strike by nurses, midwives, and their professional allies. Many patients were also stranded in hospitals.
The nurses were forced to undergo mandatory arbitration, which meant they had to end the strike somehow and get back to work … but with these words to their employers.
This week, the controversy over the new voter registration was high on the line when they realized their names were missing from the register.
NDC flag bearer John Mahama and his running mate suspended their campaigns to address those concerns.
The EC says the accusations are false. The NDC says well, regardless of their status on the electoral roll, everyone will vote.
Joy FM ‘The battlefield was at Ledzokuku, where some residents were unhappy with the infrastructure developments. Others hoped that the deputy would be retained for everything he has done for the community.
The parliamentarian in the area assured that people’s concerns will be addressed.
Speaking of politicians, this week also saw the news of an alleged fight between presidential staff member Charles Bissue and Tarkwa-Nsuem MP George Mireku Duker.
Later, photographs showing the former with a swollen face hit the Internet. The trending images also show Mr. Bissue with a bloody eye being forcibly opened for examination.
The Media Foundation for West Africa was not happy with the National Communications Authority for the closure of some radio stations
Dozens of farmers in the northeast, north and southeast regions whose farms have been submerged following the Bagre dam spill and heavy rains called on the government to support them.
As The Multimedia Group celebrates 25 years, JoyNews continues to tell you about the company’s impact on the nation.
It also unveiled its official cloth to commemorate the milestone.
