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WALEWALE: CURFEW PROVIDES NO SOLUTION TO THE UNDERLYING PROBLEM – DR. KABIRU

Published on Saturday February 15th 2025

The Member Parliament of Walewale, Dr. Kabiru Mahama has criticized the Government’s decision to impose a curfew on the people of Walewale in the wake of attacks on travelers around the enclave.

While condemning the attack on travelers around Walewale, the MP noted that the decision to impose of curfew on his constituents was poorly made and politically motivated and provided no solution to the underlying problem.

In a Facebook post today Saturday, 15th February 2025, in response to the curfew imposed on the people, Dr. Kabiru Mahama wondered how the Interior Ministry together with the Ministry of Defense consulted MPs from the Bawku area without extending the same courtesy to him and the affected constituents.

He lampooned the decision, saying it does not seek to foster peace except an attempt to use state power to unjustifiably punish innocent civilians.

Dr. Kabiru indicated that if the Government was so minded and believed that curfew was the best security measure to curb the disturbances, it ought to have covered areas such as Binduri, Ziblila, Garu and all the areas where there have been attacks of travelers, to and from Bawku.

The Walewale MP, suggested that enhancement of security patrol of the highway and escort of travelers would have been the reasonable security measures to prevent attacks on people on the highways.

Below is the Facebook post by the Walewale MP.

Re- IMPOSITION OF CURFEW ON WALEWALE AND ITS ENVIRONS IN THE NORTH EAST REGION.

My attention has been drawn to the above development following two incidents allegedly connected to the Bawku crisis in the Walewale constituency. While I reiterate my earlier condemnation of the attack on travelers in and around Walewale I wish to emphatically state that the decision was poorly made and politically motivated and provides no solution to the underlying problem.

Firstly, the Interior Ministry together with the Ministry of Defense consulted with MPs from the Bawku area without extending an olive branch to those of us equally affected in this matter. This is clearly a decision that does not seek to foster peace but an attempt to use state power to unjustifiably punish innocent civilians.

Secondly, if the government was minded and sincerely believed that curfew was the best security measure at the moment, it ought to have covered areas such as Binduri, Ziblila, Garu, and all the areas where there have been attacks of travelers, to and from Bawku, surprisingly under military escort. Between December 2021 and till date there have been at least 25 attacks in these areas, 3 of which occurred in the last one month. The selective application of this security measure suggests that the lives of travelers to and from Bawku do not matter.

Thirdly, a reasonable security measure would have been an enhancement of patrol of the highway and escort of travelers. Half of the police and military personnel that will be used to enforce this curfew would have provided security for travelers and businesses.

Fourthly, this preconceived plan was exposed when the military without any provocation innocently brutalized civilians on the 15th of January 2025. Even though the military later on apologized, the recent atrocities against civilians by the military are clearly not only unlawful but distasteful and in bad faith. In the last two days, the military has tortured any person on sight in Kukua, Loagri, Walewale, Gbimsi, and Wulugu communities leading to the loss of one life and several others maimed. I shall liaise with the families of the deceased and other victims to use all legal means to seek justice for them.

Lastly , the decision to impose the curfew and communication from the Interior Minister to convey same suggest that the people of Walewale are those responsible for the attacks. This is clearly a deliberate misunderstanding of the situation. To further suggest that guns are carried by people of Walewale is unfortunate. It is true that some people are using the poor security situation to stage attacks, but the people of Walewale ought not to take the punishment for the failure of security to fish out those responsible.

Let me however appeal to the public and people of Walewale to help the security services to maintain peace in the area. Clearly, violence should have no place in our society and cooperation with the security agencies is key to fostering peace and stability.

I wish to also appeal to the Interior Ministry to review this decision and engage comprehensively to achieve the common goal of peace and stability. Any forceful implementation of this measure will create animosity and anger which could further fuel the crisis in Bawku.

Story by: Inusah Dondaliya

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Quality Ice CEO Alhassan Iddi Donates Deep Freezer to Sankara Nationals FC


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Published: 21 October 2026

Published at: 11:09Am

By Saibu Terry


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‎The Chief Executive Officer of Quality Ice, a leading producer and distributor of quality mineral water in Yendi and the Eastern Corridor, Mr Alhassan Iddi, has donated a brand-new deep freezer to Sankara Nationals FC to support the club’s operations.


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‎The donation was made on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at the club’s headquarters in Yendi, with representatives of the playing body and management receiving the item on behalf of the club.
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‎The delegation was led by players’ leadership representatives Mohammed Salis Toufick and Sulemana Murtala, alongside management member Tahiru Osman.


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‎Mr Iddi’s gesture is expected to contribute to the club’s operational needs as Sankara Nationals FC continues its campaign in the 2026/27 UMB Division One League.
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‎Quality Ice has established itself as one of the major producers and distributors of quality mineral water in Yendi and the wider Eastern Corridor, with the donation reflecting a show of support for the development of football in the area.


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‎Speaking on behalf of the club’s Chief Executive Officer, Alhaji Osman Baba Daney, management member Tahiru Osman, popularly known as Orga, expressed profound gratitude to Mr Iddi for his generosity and commitment to supporting the club.


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‎He assured the donor that the deep freezer would be put to its intended use and maintained appropriately for the benefit of the club.
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‎The management, players, technical staff, supporters and all stakeholders of Sankara Nationals FC have expressed their appreciation to Mr Iddi and Quality Ice for the timely support.


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‎The club has also offered prayers for God’s blessings upon the donor, asking for continued prosperity and success in his business endeavours.
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‎The donation comes at a positive moment for Sankara Nationals FC, who are enjoying an impressive start to the 2026/27 UMB Division One League season.
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‎The Yendi-based side currently lead the Zone One A standings with 13 points from five matches, having recorded four wins and one draw.


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‎Their unbeaten run has strengthened their position at the top of the table as they continue to pursue their ambitions in the ongoing campaign.
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‎The club’s management has consistently called for support from individuals, businesses and other stakeholders to help sustain its progress and strengthen its efforts both on and off the pitch.


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‎Mr Alhassan Iddi’s donation is another welcome contribution towards that objective, with Sankara Nationals FC expressing optimism that such acts of goodwill will inspire further support for the club.

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NLA Presents GH¢10 Million Dividend to Government

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Published: October 2, 2026

Published at : 05:59Pm

By SAIBU TERRY.

The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has presented a GH¢10 million dividend to the Government of Ghana, marking the Authority’s return to contributing directly to the Consolidated Fund.

The cheque was presented by the NLA Board and Management to the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, with Director-General Mohammed Abdul-Salam leading t8he Authority’s delegation.

The payment represents the NLA’s first dividend contribution to the state since 2017, according to reports on the presentation.

Dr. Ato Forson welcomed the development but stressed that the contribution should not be treated as a symbolic gesture. He called for sustained efforts by the NLA to improve its revenue generation and deliver greater financial value to the state.

The Finance Minister further disclosed that the Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the NLA and the Attorney-General, is reviewing existing revenue-sharing agreements involving the Authority. According to him, the review is intended to address arrangements that may have limited the revenue accruing to government.

In a statement shared on his Facebook page, NLA Director-General Mohammed Abdul-Salam said the dividend reflects the Authority’s renewed focus on efficiency, transparency and revenue generation.

He said the NLA would continue working to strengthen its operations and contribute meaningfully to national development through its statutory mandate.

The GH¢10 million payment is therefore being positioned as part of broader efforts to improve the NLA’s financial performance and strengthen its contribution to Ghana’s public finances.

The NLA has also urged the public to remain vigilant against fraudsters and scammers who may seek to exploit the Authority’s name for fraudulent activities.

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GABBSO Hospital Zone Treats Dakpema Pupils and Staff to Free Haircuts

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Published: September 26, 2026

Published at: 05:11

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​ Pupils and staff of the Dakpema Primary and Junior High School were met with a pleasant surprise on Friday, September 25, 2026, as the Hospital Zone of the Ghana Association of Barbers and Barbering Salon Owners (GABBSO) rolled out a free haircut outreach at their school compound.

​The community focused initiative brought smiles to the faces of over 100 students, providing them with fresh grooming free of charge.

According to leadership, the exercise forms part of the association’s broader corporate social responsibility to give back to society and support parents within the local community.

​Speaking during the outreach, the Regional Secretary of GABBSO, Mr. Abu Abdulai, who also serves as the Northern Regional Secretary for Association of Small Scale Industries(ASSI) took the opportunity to champion industry unity.

He urged fellow barbers operating within the region who have yet to join the association to register, emphasizing the numerous welfare and professional benefits members stand to gain.

​Mr. Abdulai also made a direct appeal to the Member of Parliament (MP) who double as Ghana Education Minister, Honourable Haruna Iddrisu, calling for partnership and financial or logistical support.

He noted that with backing from the lawmaker, GABBSO can successfully scale up the initiative to reach many more schools across the constituency.

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