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The 60 persons who were arrested in connection with the secessionism in the Volta region and were arraigned have been discharged. They were discharged by an Accra Circuit Court on Wednesday October 21, 2020. No reasons were assigned, according to reports. The group alleged to be separatists, champio
The 60 persons who were arrested in connection with the secessionism in the Volta region and were arraigned have been discharged. They were discharged by an Accra Circuit Court on Wednesday October 21, 2020. No reasons were assigned, according to reports. The group alleged to be separatists, champio
Pressure group OccupyGhana has asked the government to deal ruthlessly with the separatist group that is seeking a separation of Western Togoland from Ghana. A total of 60 persons have so far been arrested in connection with recent disturbances in parts of the Volta Region. The disturbances were cau
The Strategic Network Thinkers (STRANEK) has noted that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is treating the Western Togolanders with kid gloves. The group said the president has relaxed in his measures to deal with the menace that poses a threat to Ghana’s sovereignty. President Akufo-Addo had sai
A total of 60 persons have so far been arrested in connection with recent disturbances in parts of the Volta Region. The disturbances were caused by suspected members Western Togoland successionist group. Fifty-four of these suspects have been remanded in custody as government intensifies security o
The Paramount Chief of Vakpo Traditional Area, Togbega Gbogbolulu V, has asked the state to deal ruthlessly with the secessionist group seeking a breakaway of the Volta region from Ghana. He said the people of his area are citizens of Ghana and shall remain so. Speaking at a press conference on Frid
The Institute for Peace and Governance (IPEG) has asked the government to exercise force in dealing with the rise of separatist agitations by the Western Togoland/Secessionist Group, whose activities constitute a challenge to the existence of Ghana as a state. A statement issued and signed by Justin
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said he trusts the capability of Ghana’s security agencies to tackle the secessionists group in the Volta region. “It is just a handful of people; these secessionists. We will deal with them. I have no doubt about it but there is no value for this country if
Ministers in charge of National Security, Interior and Defense are expected to visit the Volta region as part of efforts to deal with raging attacks masterminded by alleged secessionists in that part of the country. Two violent attacks in less than a week, have left one dead, others injured and dest
The secessionist group that besieged Juapong last Friday fomenting troubles in the Volta Region must be dealt with severely because they are a threat to the nation, Koku Anyidoho, a former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has said. He told Stephen Anti on the Elect
The Ghana Police Service has revealed that flags of the Western Togoland were found at the Ho Lorry station after the attack at the STC bus terminal by the alleged secessionist group. The police in a statement said: "Police is investigating the allegation that at about 02:00 am today, four armed men
The Ho Municipal Chief Executive, Prosper Pi-Bansah, has indicated that the attack at the STC bus station came as a surprise to them. He explained that the security agents patrolled all the vantage points that were targeted by the secessionist groups. However, they managed to attack the lorry statio
The management of the Ho branch of the State Transport Company (STC) has suspended all trips from the Volta Region capital, Ho, to Accra, following an attack of its buses at the Ho terminal on Tuesday dawn by some armed men suspected to be members of secessionist group Western Togoland Restoration F
The United Nations Eminent Peace Ambassador in Ghana, Bishop Dr Sam Owusu, has asked all Ghanaians irrespective of their political background to support the security in dealing with the Western Togolanders who are fomenting troubles in the Volta region. He described this situation in a statement as
A group of assailants suspected to be members of separatist group Western Togoland Restoration Front went on rampage around midnight Monday at the STC Yard in Ho, editors.3news.com has gathered. Numbering about 10, these armed men beat up a driver and attacked about four buses, setting one completel
The Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has said Ghana is safe, ahead of the elections this year, in spite of the activities of the secessionist group in the Volta Region. He said security assessment with regard to the secessionist group's attack on Friday, September 25 proves so. Kojo Oppong
Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has disclosed that ten of the 19 AK47 rifles that were stolen by Western Togoland activists last Friday are yet to be retrieved. He noted that the police vehicle and the arms that were confiscated have been retrieved but an outstanding ten arms are yet to be
President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference Most Reverend Philip Naameh has said the secessionist who hijacked Juapong on Friday and attacked state installations should be dealt according to law. He has also urged authorities to pay attention to what has led to this situation and find soluti
The Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has said the 'Western Togolanders' who hijacked Juapong in the Volta region will be made to face the laws of the land. He said the government will soon publish the images of the actual persons behind the group to assist in locating their hideouts for
Security Analyst and Executive Director of Jatikay Centre for Human Security and Peace Building, Adib Saani, has called for the resignation of the Minister of National Security, Albert Kan Dapaah, following the capture of Juapong by separatist group, Homeland Study Group Foundation (HSGF). He said t
