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Abronye DC Rejects Purported Apology Video, Says He Never Authorised It
A leading figure in the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, has firmly distanced himself from a video circulating on social media that portrays an apology on his behalf over the disturbances that marred the suspended NPP Afigya Sekyere East Constituency elections.
In a press statement issued on July 14, 2026, Baffoe described the video as a “carefully choreographed” production and insisted that he neither authorised nor endorsed anyone to apologise on his behalf.
According to him, the video features the NPP Deputy Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effiduase-Asokore, Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie, NPP National Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi)and Madam Mavis Nkansah Boadu, who appear to convey what he says has been falsely portrayed as an apology over the events that unfolded during Sunday’s constituency elections.
Baffoe stressed that he had no involvement in the production of the video and rejected suggestions that it represented his views.
> “I neither authorized, requested, endorsed nor commissioned any individual or group to apologize on my behalf. Any attempt to create such an impression is false, deceptive, mischievous and a calculated distortion of the truth,” he stated.
The outspoken politician disclosed that earlier on Tuesday, Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie visited him after being assigned by the Minority Leader to explore possible avenues for resolving the impasse arising from the suspended constituency election.
However, Baffoe said he made his position “abundantly clear” during that meeting, insisting that he would not apologise to what he described as a “self-acclaimed political chief” over matters in which he believes he acted within his legal and constitutional rights.
He further noted that he made it clear he saw no justification for offering an apology and would not permit anyone to do so on his behalf.
Expressing surprise over the emergence of the video shortly after the meeting, Baffoe argued that it created the false impression that an apology had been issued with his approval.
> “That purported representation does not reflect my position, my instructions or my authority,” he said.
He urged the public to regard the circulating video as an initiative undertaken solely by those featured in it, adding that it was neither commissioned nor sanctioned by him.
“If others have chosen to pursue their own political objectives or personal interests through such public engagements, they must accept full responsibility for their own words and actions,” the statement added.
Reaffirming his stance, Baffoe said he would not allow himself to be used as “a pawn in anyone’s political calculations or public relations exercise.”
He maintained that his convictions, principles and integrity were not for sale and could not be compromised to satisfy the ambitions or interests of any individual or group.
He also criticised attempts to manipulate public perception through what he described as “carefully staged optics,” saying Ghanaians deserve honesty rather than political theatre.
Baffoe pledged to continue pursuing every legitimate avenue to protect his rights and defend the democratic values of the NPP.
He further called on party faithful, supporters, members of the media and the general public to disregard any suggestion that the circulating video reflects his position or was produced with his knowledge, consent or approval.
“The truth cannot be manufactured, and history will judge every actor by the role they chose to play,” the statement concluded.
The Ministry of Education has announced the rescheduling of the release of the 2026/2027 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) results from Monday, August 31, 2026, to Friday, September 4, 2026.
The Ministry announced in a press statement dated August 30, 2026, explaining that the decision follows requests from some parents, guardians, students and Heads of Schools for additional time to complete the submission and uploading of students’ data onto the platforms of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the CSSPS.
According to the Ministry, the extension is intended to give all qualified students sufficient time to complete the required processes and ensure that their information is properly captured in the system for placement into Senior High Schools (SHSs) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions.
The Ministry disclosed that approximately 20,000 qualified students had, as of the date of the statement, not yet had their school choices uploaded onto the CSSPS platform by their Heads of Schools, parents or guardians.
It explained that extending the release date would help prevent pending submissions from denying the affected students the opportunity to participate fully in the placement exercise.
The Ministry has therefore urged parents, guardians, students and Heads of Schools to take advantage of the additional period to submit and upload all outstanding information within the revised timeframe.
The Education Ministry further reiterated its commitment to ensuring a fair, transparent, efficient and orderly placement process, to give every qualified student a meaningful opportunity to secure placement in an SHS or TVET institution.
The revised schedule means that students and parents who were expecting the 2026/2027 placement results on August 31 will now have to wait until Friday, September 4, 2026, for the results to be released.
The statement was signed by Hasmini Mohammed, Press Secretary of the Ministry of Education.
Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called on African leaders to undertake honest introspection into the root causes of conflicts on the continent and take urgent steps to address them.
Mr Ablakwa made the call when he addressed the African Union Executive Council’s extraordinary meeting on Conflict Resolution and Prevention in Angola.
According to him, Africa must end what he described as the “normalisation of conflict and extremism” and intensify efforts to build a peaceful and transformed continent.
He urged African leaders to focus on the underlying drivers of conflict, including injustice, limited opportunities for young people, underdevelopment, corruption, exploitation of natural resources, intolerance and political insincerity.
He also cautioned against African countries and leaders allowing themselves to become pawns for external or proxy forces, stressing the need for greater ownership of the continent’s peace and development agenda.
Mr Ablakwa said Africa was running out of time to create the new and transformed continent envisioned by its people, particularly the youth.
He cited the recent movement of more than 72,000 young Africans who breached fences in an attempt to enter Ceuta in Spain as a disturbing reminder of the urgency to address the socio-economic conditions confronting young people across Africa.
He said the situation should strengthen the resolve of African leaders to “silence the guns” and redirect resources currently being spent on conflicts towards creating jobs and expanding opportunities for the continent’s youth.
Foreign Affairs Minister stressed that sustainable peace in Africa would require more than military interventions, arguing that addressing injustice, poverty, unemployment, corruption and underdevelopment must form a central part of the continent’s conflict-prevention strategy.
Tension has reportedly gripped Gbane, a mining community in the Talensi District of the Upper East Region, following a confrontation between some angry youth and armed security guards attached to Nanlamtaaba Enterprise.
Nanlamtaaba Enterprise is a small-scale mining company operated by Zongdaan Boyak Kolog, popularly known as Poloo.
According to a report shared on the Facebook page of media personality Kwadwo Baffour, the confrontation reportedly resulted in gunshots, sparking fear and panic among residents in the community.
The circumstances leading to the clash remain unclear, as details surrounding what triggered the confrontation have yet to be established.
Residents are said to have been left alarmed by the incident, with concerns growing about a potential escalation of tensions between the youth and the personnel protecting the mining operation.
Further details, including whether there were injuries, arrests or property damage, are yet to emerge.
More information is expected as authorities and other sources provide clarity on the incident.
The SHOOVA Initiative, a newly established Ghanaian not-for-profit organisation, has been officially launched in Accra with a commitment to addressing the impact of irresponsible mining while creating sustainable opportunities for the country’s youth.
The organisation was launched on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the Cedi Conference Centre of the University of Ghana, Legon, during a ceremony that brought together stakeholders from government agencies, non-governmental organisations, traditional authorities, educational institutions, development partners and the private sector.
The ceremony was chaired by Baafuo Adu-Yeboah, Adwareasehene of the Dormaa Traditional Council, who presided over the event and joined other distinguished guests in emphasising the urgent need to restore Ghana’s degraded lands and provide meaningful opportunities for young people.
SHOOVA Initiative was founded by William Odame Agyekum, President and Founder of the organisation, in response to the growing effects of irresponsible mining, youth unemployment and other developmental challenges affecting communities across Ghana.
Speaking at the launch, Executive Secretary Rev. Opon-Yeboah said the organisation was established to respond to the twin challenges of irresponsible mining and youth unemployment, while also addressing broader development concerns confronting communities across the country.
He explained that SHOOVA’s work would focus not only on restoring degraded lands but also on equipping young people with the skills and opportunities needed to contribute positively to their communities and the country’s development.
According to the SHOOVA Initiative, its mission is to ignite a restoration movement in Ghana by empowering the next generation of technical leaders with world-class skills, ethical grounding and environmental stewardship.
The organisation believes that equipping young people with technical expertise, responsible citizenship and environmental consciousness can help Ghana address the damage caused by irresponsible mining while creating a new generation of skilled professionals capable of driving sustainable development.
SHOOVA’s vision is to see communities scarred by irresponsible mining transformed into centres of environmental renewal, technical excellence, sustainable enterprise, and dignified opportunities for residents.
The Board and Management of the organisation said its approach would go beyond enforcement and conventional land reclamation efforts.
Instead, SHOOVA intends to place deliberate investment in people, skills development, responsible citizenship, sustainable enterprise and community transformation at the centre of its interventions.
The organisation said it recognises that environmental degradation has consequences that extend beyond damaged land and water bodies, affecting the livelihoods, economic prospects and social wellbeing of communities.
It therefore maintains that lasting environmental restoration cannot be achieved without also restoring the people and communities whose lives and livelihoods have been affected by environmental degradation.
Through its planned interventions, SHOOVA seeks to link environmental restoration with youth empowerment, technical training and sustainable economic opportunities, particularly for young people who could become key actors in rebuilding degraded communities.
The launch marks the beginning of what the organisation describes as a restoration movement aimed at creating a more sustainable future while ensuring that young Ghanaians have the skills and opportunities to participate meaningfully in the country’s development.
SHOOVA Initiative operates under the motto: “Restoring Lives and Lands.”
The Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) under the Ministry of Health has cautioned prospective and continuing tertiary students to verify the accreditation status of their institutions and programmes before enrolling or continuing their studies.
In a public notice dated August 29, 2026, the Council warned that not all programmes offered by tertiary training institutions qualify graduates to practise in clinical settings.
The AHPC urged students to confirm the accreditation status of both their chosen institution and programme directly with the Council or through its official website before making any financial or academic commitment.
17 accredited Allied Health programmes
According to the Council, the Allied Health programmes specified under Part I of Act 857 and accredited by the AHPC are:
Dietetics and Nutrition
Medical Laboratory Science
Medical Physics
Optometry
Dental Health Professions
Physiotherapy
Prosthetics and Orthotics
Medical Imaging
Speech and Language Therapy and Audiology
Environmental Health
Health Information and Records Management
Occupational Therapy
Health Promotion
Disease Control
Community Mental Health
Occupational Health and Safety
Biomedical Engineering
The Council stressed that any programme outside the 17 listed programmes, regardless of how closely related its name may appear, will not qualify a graduate for licensing to work in a clinical environment in Ghana.
The AHPC further advised prospective and continuing students to contact the Council to confirm the accreditation status of their training institutions and programmes before enrolling or maintaining any financial or academic commitment.
It warned that students who enrol in unaccredited institutions and/or unapproved programmes do so at the risk of being rendered ineligible for professional licensing and clinical practice.
The notice was signed by Prof. Shirazu Issahaku, Registrar of the Allied Health Professions Council.
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