GAF Rescues 71 Fishermen Following High Sea Robbery off Senya Bereku

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  ACCRA  — The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have successfully concluded a major search and rescue operation, bringing  71 Ghanaian fishermen  safely to shore after a violent armed robbery on the high seas. The incident occurred in the early hours of  Wednesday, February 25, 2026 , approximately  35 nautical miles  off the coast of Gomoa Nyanyano and Senya Bereku in the Central Region. The Attack The fishermen were on a routine night expedition when they were intercepted by gunmen operating a  "black boat." According to survivor accounts, the attackers were armed with AK-47 assault rifles and fired multiple warning shots to seize control of the fishing vessels. The pirates systematically stripped the canoes of their most valuable equipment, including: 7 Outboard motors Generator sets Personal belongings and fuel The theft left the seven affected boats—including vessels named  Argentina 2 ,  Argentina 3 ,  Sea Lion , and  Berema Nsuk...
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Bawumia Vows Prosecution for Ablekuma North Election Violence: "The Elephant Does Not Forget"

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Kumasi, Ghana – Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the former flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has issued a stern warning to those involved in the violence that marred the Ablekuma North parliamentary election rerun on July 11. He stated unequivocally that a new government under his administration would ensure the prosecution of all perpetrators, emphasizing, "the elephant does not forget."

The Ablekuma North rerun, held across 19 polling stations, was unfortunately characterized by incidents of thuggery, intimidation, and alleged vote-buying, drawing widespread condemnation from civil society organizations like the Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) and the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA). Reports from the day detailed assaults on political figures, including NPP candidate Nana Akua Owusu Afiriyie and even journalists covering the event

Dr. Bawumia's statement signals a strong commitment to tackling the persistent issue of electoral violence in Ghana. The country, often hailed as a beacon of democracy in West Africa, has nonetheless grappled with pockets of violence during its electoral processes, with recent elections experiencing concerning levels of unrest. There have been ongoing calls for accountability, particularly concerning the lack of significant prosecutions for past election-related violence

The NPP, like its political rival the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has historically condemned electoral violence, though incidents involving party affiliates have occurred. Dr. Bawumia's pledge to prosecute perpetrators under his leadership underscores a potential shift towards a more decisive approach to enforce the rule of law and safeguard the integrity of Ghana's democratic system.

Observers will be keen to see how this commitment translates into action should Dr. Bawumia assume the presidency. The effective prosecution of individuals responsible for electoral offenses is seen as crucial to deter future violence, build public trust in the justice system, and ultimately strengthen Ghana's democratic foundations. The challenge, as history has shown, lies in moving beyond condemnations to concrete and impartial legal action.

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