COKA for Ashanti, Cudjoe for Eastern – Favourites to Win Tomorrow’s Polls
Storyline: Asanteman COKA (Odeneho Kwaku Appiah) and Chairman Cudjoe are widely tipped to clinch the Ashanti and Eastern Regional NPP chairmanships respectively in Saturday’s elections. Delegates are being urged to vote to reverse “Ashanti apathy” and strengthen the party’s structures.
2. Ofankor Tragedy
Headline: 12 Dead, Dozens Injured in Gory Ofankor Dawn Crash
Storyline: A multiple-vehicle collision at Ofankor in the early hours has claimed at least 11–12 lives and left more than 20 people injured. Authorities blame road indiscipline, with some reports linking a broken-down vehicle to the pile-up.
3. Labone Robbery Foiled
Headline: Police Foil Daring Labone Bank Robbery – Two Suspects Killed
Storyline: Security forces thwarted an attempted robbery targeting GCB, Ecobank and Zenith Bank branches in Labone. Two suspected robbers were shot dead and one arrested after intelligence tipped off police about the planned attack.
4. AKSA Bribery Pressure
NPP Piles Pressure on AG Ayine – Demands Independent Probe into AKSA Deal
Storyline: The New Patriotic Party has intensified calls for an independent investigation into the AKSA/“Holy Rain” power deal bribery allegations, questioning the Attorney-General’s ability to handle the matter impartially.
5. Other Notable Stories
Tema Mayor Ebi Bright leads demolition of a government project amid escalating dispute with the Tema Development Corporation.
Gold Fields pays GH¢2.9 billion to the government in the first half of 2026.
Concerns raised over alleged “vigilante justice” after a civilian was slapped at Police Headquarters.
