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Wontumi faces fresh charges in GH¢30m EXIM Bank case
Former NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, is facing fresh charges in the alleged GH¢30 million Ghana Export-Import Bank (EXIM Bank) case after prosecutors refiled the charges.
The prosecution filed the new charge sheet on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, following the collapse of plea-bargain negotiations between Wontumi’s legal team and the State.
The fresh charges include defrauding by false pretences, uttering a forged document, money laundering and causing financial loss to the state. Prosecutors allege that more than GH¢14 million was obtained from EXIM Bank and that the transactions resulted in an estimated GH¢30 million loss to the state.
The case concerns a loan facility allegedly obtained for a farming project involving Wontumi Farms Limited and another accused person. The prosecution has also alleged that forged documents were used in connection with an additional GH¢4 million facility.
When the case came before the court on Tuesday, Wontumi’s lawyers requested more time after receiving the fresh charge sheet only that morning. The court granted the request and adjourned the case to October 13, 2026, when Wontumi is expected to take his plea afresh.
The development follows weeks of plea-bargain discussions between the defence and prosecution. Those negotiations ultimately failed to produce an agreement, prompting the State to withdraw the earlier charge sheet and file the new one.
Wontumi has previously pleaded not guilty to the allegations. The EXIM Bank case remains separate from his other legal proceedings.
By Angel No Lie | KPD Online | September 22, 2026
LONDON — British prosecutors have brought the first criminal case in the United Kingdom linked to the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, a landmark development in efforts to hold suspected perpetrators accountable decades after the atrocities occurred.
The accused, Vincent Brown, a 65-year-old man originally from Rwanda, faces one count related to genocide and six counts related to murder as crimes against humanity. Prosecutors allege that he directed and encouraged acts of violence in Kigali during the opening days of the genocide in April 1994. Brown denies the allegations.
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According to British authorities, the investigation began in 2019 following cooperation between UK investigators and Rwandan officials. The case was led by the Counter Terrorism Policing War Crimes Team, which examines allegations of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes connected to suspects living in the United Kingdom.
The 1994 genocide remains one of the darkest episodes in modern history. More than 800,000 people, primarily Tutsis and moderate Hutus, were killed during approximately 100 days of violence that followed the assassination of Rwandan President Juvénal Habyarimana.
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British officials described the prosecution as a significant milestone, noting that the UK has long investigated allegations connected to the genocide but had never previously brought charges in a domestic court. Authorities also confirmed that investigations involving several other individuals remain ongoing.
The case is expected to attract international attention as survivors, legal experts, and human rights organizations continue to monitor global efforts to prosecute genocide-related crimes regardless of where suspects are located.
TURGUTLU, Türkiye — September 22, 2026: At least 11 students were injured, two of them seriously, after a student opened fire near a high school in western Türkiye on Tuesday morning, authorities said.
The shooting occurred at about 7:59 a.m. local time near the İnci Üzmez Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School in Turgutlu, in Manisa province. Police and emergency medical teams were quickly dispatched to the area.
According to Turkish Justice Minister Akın Gürlek, the suspected shooter was apprehended shortly after the incident. The suspect’s parents and grandfather were also taken into custody as part of the investigation, with authorities examining how the weapon was obtained.
Reports indicate that the weapon was a shotgun taken from the family home. The suspect allegedly fired toward students outside the school before attempting to leave the area on foot. The motive has not been established, although authorities are investigating reports concerning possible bullying.
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Investigation launched
The Turgutlu Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has opened a comprehensive investigation, with two prosecutors assigned to the case. Officials are examining the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the weapon’s possession.
The Turkish Education Ministry suspended classes at the affected school for the remainder of the day and sent inspectors to Manisa. Psychosocial support teams were also deployed to assist students, teachers and parents affected by the incident.
The shooting comes months after two separate school attacks in Türkiye in April that resulted in multiple deaths and injuries. Those incidents prompted authorities to announce additional security measures at schools as the 2026–27 academic year began.
Authorities have not yet released further details about the identities of the injured students. The investigation remains ongoing.
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Akwatia MP Bernard Bediako Baidoo has explained the factors contributing to delays in the automatic posting of newly trained nurses, amid growing concerns among health professionals waiting to begin their careers.
The MP said the issue should be understood within the broader challenges surrounding the recruitment and deployment of health professionals, particularly the availability of financial clearance and government resources to absorb newly qualified personnel.
The concerns come at a time when thousands of trained nurses and other health professionals have been seeking opportunities to enter the public health system. Recent discussions around recruitment have highlighted the significant gap between the number of qualified health professionals and available government positions.
According to information from the Ministry of Health, government had received financial clearance to recruit about 8,000 health professionals, while the recruitment process attracted a large number of qualified applicants. The Ministry also acknowledged the anxiety generated by the process, especially among graduates who have been waiting for recruitment opportunities.
The situation has fuelled calls for greater clarity over the posting system, with concerns that delays could leave qualified nurses and midwives uncertain about when they will be assigned to health facilities.
The Akwatia MP’s explanation comes amid wider efforts to address staffing needs within Ghana’s health sector, particularly in underserved communities where additional health professionals are required.
Baidoo, who has also highlighted healthcare infrastructure projects in the Akwatia constituency, including a nearly completed CHPS compound and nurses’ quarters, has stressed the importance of improving healthcare delivery at the community level.
The debate over automatic posting also comes against the backdrop of previous recruitment and posting challenges. The Ghana Nurse-Midwife Trainees’ Association has raised concerns over prolonged delays in posting graduate nurses and midwives, warning that such delays could affect confidence in the nursing and midwifery training pipeline.
With demand for health workers continuing to grow, attention is now focused on how government will balance the number of qualified graduates with available financial clearance, vacancies and healthcare needs across the country.
The issue remains a major concern for newly trained nurses hoping to secure postings and begin professional practice.
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has disclosed that transport operators initially demanded a 30% increase in transport fares, citing rising fuel prices and other operational costs.
According to the union, the Ministry of Transport has been engaging transport operators over the proposed adjustment, with negotiations seeking to bring the increase down to between 10% and 15% to reduce the burden on passengers.
Speaking to the GPRTU Deputy National PRO, Samuel Amish on Kesben Maakye show in Accra, he revealed that discussions over fuel price increases began in August, prompting the government’s GHC 2 subsidy intervention and an inquiry by the Transport Ministry into the various factors contributing to demands for higher fares.
He added that subsequent stakeholders meeting was scheduled for today September 22, 2026 to determine what percentage of increments would be approved for transport fares as fuel prices surge.
The union noted that although some spare-parts dealers had claimed prices had fallen, a committee of inquiry found no significant reduction in spare-parts prices.
He further stated that some commercial drivers have already increased their fares without approval. The union stressed that such increases remain unauthorized until an official adjustment is agreed upon.
According to the GPRTU, once the approved fares are announced, passengers will be assured of standardized charges, while drivers who disregard the officially approved rates could face arrest and prosecution under the new Legislative Instrument (LI 251).
By Maurice Otoo
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Rev. Dr. Christian Kwetey Kweitsu Set for International Recognition at 100 Most Influential Persons Awards in Kigali
Accra, Ghana — September 22, 2026: Ghanaian audiologist and hearing-health advocate Rev. Dr. Christian Kwetey Kweitsu, Chief Executive Officer of KRISPAT Hearing Centre Ghana Ltd, is set to receive international recognition at the 2nd Edition of the 100 Most Influential Persons Awards – Africa, scheduled for September 25, 2026, at the M Hotel in Kigali, Rwanda.
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The event is being presented as a gathering of African leaders, business personalities and changemakers. Public information about the event identifies The Business Executive Ghana, International Business Council Africa and African Chamber for Trade among the organisations behind the awards.
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Recognition for hearing-health work
According to information provided for the recognition, Dr. Kweitsu is being acknowledged for his work in hearing healthcare and his contribution to improving access to services for people experiencing hearing challenges in Ghana and beyond.
Public professional profiles identify Kweitsu as the CEO of KRISPAT Hearing Centre Ghana Ltd and an audiologist specialising in hearing healthcare and hearing aids. His professional profile states that he has more than two decades of experience in the field.
KRISPAT’s services include hearing assessments, hearing-aid services and hearing-conservation programmes. A business listing for its Tema branch also identifies Kweitsu as the company’s manager and describes services including hearing tests, digital hearing aids, industrial hearing conservation and general ear and hearing care.
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Author of hearing-health book
Beyond clinical practice, Kweitsu has also worked on public education around hearing loss and hearing aids.
His professional profile lists the 2025 publication “Amplifying Life: A Comprehensive Guide to Hearing Aids – Understanding, Choosing and Caring.” The book is presented as a practical guide covering hearing loss, hearing-aid options, selection and care, while also addressing the experiences of people living with hearing challenges.
Kweitsu has also been involved in academic research. The University of Ghana repository lists his 2020 research work, Attitudes Towards the Use of Hearing Aids Among Hearing Impaired Population in Accra, Ghana, conducted through the Department of Audiology, Speech and Language Therapy.
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Continuing advocacy
His professional activities have included hearing-health outreach and education. A March 2026 outreach programme associated with KRISPAT Hearing Centre involved hearing-health screening and education at the Regworld Training Center in the Western Region, according to a professional post shared on his LinkedIn profile.
The upcoming Kigali recognition therefore comes as another international platform for highlighting work in a healthcare area that often receives less public attention.
Message to Ghanaians
Reacting to the recognition, Rev. Dr. Kweitsu expressed appreciation for being named among Africa’s influential personalities and encouraged Ghanaians to continue contributing to national development, regardless of how small their individual efforts may appear.
He stressed the importance of perseverance and service to society, expressing the view that sustained contributions to Ghana and humanity can eventually receive recognition.
The 100 Most Influential Persons Awards – Africa is scheduled for September 25, 2026, at M Hotel, Kigali, Rwanda. An event announcement published by IGIHE confirms the date, venue and participation of African leaders, changemakers and business personalities.
For Kweitsu, the Kigali event is expected to provide an international platform to spotlight Ghanaian contributions to hearing healthcare and the wider effort to improve awareness, prevention and support for people living with hearing challenges.
Source: Gabrielle Abigail Arkorful-Mensah
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