A former New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for the Bantama Constituency and legal representative of Kennedy Agyapong, Ralph Agyapong, has urged for the resignation of all national executives of the NPP in light of the party’s disappointing performance in the 2024 general elections.
Speaking on Okay FM’s Ade Akye Abia morning show, Ralph criticized the NPP for securing a mere 38% of the vote, calling it an unprecedented failure that underscores the leadership’s inability to maintain the party’s hold on power.
“Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo was President of Ghana and he led us into opposition. The NPP must ask ourselves, when has it ever happened before that we received only 38%? It has never happened. If the NPP is interested in power, every executive must resign,” he stated during an interview on Okay FM’s Ade Akye Abia morning show.
He added “If you are in power and you want to break the 8, your minimum should be 45%. But to send us to 38%, no, please. It is imperative for all of them to resign.”
He went on to argue that, in order to break the 8-year cycle, the party should have aimed for a minimum of 45%, and suggested that a significant overhaul of the party’s internal structure is necessary, beginning with the resignation of its leaders.
“We need to undertake reforms. The reforms are already underway and everyone is bringing their suggestions, but as for the executives, all of them must resign,” he stated.
In the 2024 presidential election, John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) claimed a decisive victory, receiving 56.55% of the total valid votes, which amounted to 6,328,397 votes.
Mahamudu Bawumia of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) followed with 41.61% of the vote, or 4,657,304 votes.
Other candidates collectively garnered 1.84% of the votes, totaling 205,721.
On the parliamentary front, the NDC secured a commanding majority, winning 183 seats, while the NPP captured 88 seats.
Independent candidates claimed 4 seats, and the Ablekuma North seat remains unresolved.
Prominent research bodies, including the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) and Fitch Solutions, have released projections concerning Ghana’s upcoming presidential election, scheduled for December 7, 2024.
Both institutions predict a victory for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, John Dramani Mahama, citing challenges such as declining living standards and economic hardships under the current New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration.
These issues have been central to Mahama’s campaign message, which emphasises the need for change to address Ghana’s economic difficulties.
However, this narrative has not resonated with all voters.
In a video circulating on X (formerly Twitter), a trader at Bantama Market firmly declared her support for the NPP presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
She dismissed Mahama’s claims of widespread economic hardship with a passionate accusation of the former president selling Ghana’s port to a private group under a 35-year deal, resulting in increased port fees.
Asked if Mahama’s claim of harship in Ghana is true, she said, “As for me, I don’t see any harship in the country.”
She further went on to commend the Akufo-Addo-led government for its flagship policy, the Free SHS, for which she insists the NPP has her vote.
On her part, she chooses the NPP because, as an illeterate, she would like to see all her children educated, which would be possible only under the NPP-led government, which would offer a free senior high school program.
“Are you asking who I’m voting for in this election? Why would I vote for John Dramani Mahama when Nana Addo and Bawumia are in the race?
For me, I’m voting for Bawumia to continue Akufo-Addo’s good works, especially the Free SHS policy. I may not be educated, but what matters to me is seeing my children educated and not rearing chicks.
Even if Akufo-Addo had done nothing else, the Free SHS policy alone is enough for me to vote for them again” she said..
Former Member of Parliament (MP) for Bantama Constituency in the Ashanti Region, Daniel Okyem Aboagye, was laid to rest over the weekend.
Daniel Okyem Aboagye, who owned 2M Transport Services and other businesses died on Saturday, September 23, 2023 after a short illness.
Over the weekend, per a video shared on X platform, the funeral ceremony which took place at Atwima-Dwehenso in the Ashanti Region saw hundreds of individuals wailing. Clad in black and red, they cried their hearts out as they recalled Daniel Okyem Aboagye’s time on earth.
The businessman after spending one term in Parliament became a spokesperson for the New Patriotic Party (MP) on economic issues. In Parliament, he was a member of the Economic Committee.
The owner of 2M Express transport and former Member of Parliament for Bantama, Hon. Okyem Aboagye was laid to rest over the weekend at his hometown, Atwima-Dwehenso in the Ashanti Region. https://t.co/G8rPaYvtxApic.twitter.com/H1OybUlQyb
Founder and leader of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen, has pledged to provide tangible support to orphaned and disadvantaged children if elected President in the upcoming December 7 polls.
Kyerematen articulated his commitment to revamping the social welfare department and allocating necessary resources to enhance its capacity to cater to the needs of vulnerable children.
During his campaign tour, Kyerematen encountered orphaned children begging for alms at the Bantama market, an experience that reinforced his determination to prioritize the welfare of neglected children.
In response, he emphasized the importance of creating market-based support centers and delivering essential services such as teaching, counseling, healthcare, and nutritional assistance to these children.
“These centers will serve as havens of safety and support, nurturing not just their material needs but also their emotional and psychological well-being,” Kyerematen remarked in a Facebook post.
Highlighting his vision for inclusive governance, Kyerematen stressed the need for collective action to ensure that every child, irrespective of their circumstances, receives the care and support they deserve. He emphasized the role of compassion and proactive measures in building a future where no child is left behind.
“If entrusted with the presidency, I am more determined than ever to prioritize the welfare of neglected children,” Kyerematen affirmed. “Through compassion and action, we can build a future where no child is left behind, beginning with initiatives rooted in our markets.”
Kyerematen’s commitment to addressing the plight of orphaned and disadvantaged children underscores the importance of social welfare initiatives in promoting inclusive development and safeguarding the rights of vulnerable populations. As Ghana prepares for the upcoming elections, Kyerematen’s pledge resonates with the aspirations of many citizens who prioritize the well-being and protection of children as a cornerstone of national progress.
The Electoral process in the Bantama constituency took a lighthearted twist as two contenders, incumbent MP Francis Asenso Boakye and Ralph Agyapong, engaged in an entertaining singing duel, providing a moment of levity amidst the political tension.
The unique spectacle unfolded when both candidates arrived at the voting center to cast their ballots during the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary primaries.
What started as a solo singing performance by Mr Asenso Boakye, who chose a popular Ghanaian gospel song, turned into an impromptu musical exchange when Ralph Agyapong joined in.
BREAKING Asenso and Ralph nearly exchange fisticuff. Ralph claims Asenso was singing at the voting center and to him it was "unprofessional"
Asenso Boakye began singing the gospel tune, “Ewurade aka se obe hyira yen, obe hyira yen ama ya ye nhyira” translating to “God will definitely bless us when he says so.”
Before he could complete the song, Ralph Agyapong interjected with his own playful twist, singing, “Ewurade aka se wobe ye one term, one term aa na wobe ye,” meaning “When God says you will be in power for one term, you’ll definitely leave office after one term.”
The spontaneous singing duel injected a sense of humor into the electoral atmosphere, generating laughter and light-heartedness among onlookers.
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has identified the cause of the fire incident that destroyed wooden structures and their contents at Bantama, near the Methodist Church in Kumasi.
According to the GNFS, a faulty refrigerator plug in one of the affected wooden structures used as a drinking bar sparked the devastating blaze per preliminary investigation.
“Investigators are busy at the fire scene to determine the exact cause of fire,” the Fire Service, however, noted.
On Wednesday morning, fire ravaged 8 wooden structures despite efforts from firefighters from the Komfo Anokye, Metro and Manhyia Fire Stations, who ensured all surrounding sandcrete domestic buildings and their contents were protected from the fire ruins.
A significant number of wooden structures in Bantama, near the Methodist Church in Kumasi, the Ashanti regional capital, have been ravaged by a fierce fire outbreak.
Reports from the Fire Service indicate that the affected structures served both domestic and commercial purposes.
Promptly responding to the emergency, three fire engines from Komfo Anokye Kumasi Metro and Manhyia Fire Stations were dispatched to the scene to help quench the fire.
The firefighters grappled with the challenge posed by the rapid and aggressive spread of the fire, which has already consumed multiple structures.
Eyewitnesses recount scenes of panic and concern as residents, along with the firefighting teams, worked tirelessly to control the inferno.
The Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Bantama constituency, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has garnered attention in a viral video where he delivered a brief message in the form of a song to a group of New Patriotic Party (NPP) delegates.
The lyrics of the song conveyed a powerful message, emphasizing that no human opposition can overturn what God has already decreed.
Asenso-Boakye faces a challenging contest for the Bantama seat from Ralph Agyapong, the brother of Kennedy Agyapong, as they both vie for the NPP ticket in the upcoming parliamentary primaries on January 27, 2024.
During a conversation with Hello FM in Kumasi, the current Member of Parliament expressed strong confidence, stating that his opponent is not a formidable match for him.
He asserted, “He’s not a match for me…I see him as unprepared…Bantama is a very serious constituency; so far no one knows his plans and vision.”
In a viral video, a woman has been restrained and tied to an electric pole after being apprehended for stealing items from market vendors.
The incident unfolded on a busy market day, leaving both shoppers and vendors stunned by the swift and unconventional justice meted out by the irate crowd.
Eyewitnesses reported that the accused woman, was allegedly caught red-handed pilfering various items from the stalls of unsuspecting market women.
The victims, upon discovering the theft, raised an alarm that quickly attracted the attention of nearby traders and shoppers.
In a matter of minutes, an enraged crowd gathered around the victim, accusing her of habitual theft in the market.
The situation escalated as tempers flared, and the crowd decided to take matters into their own hands.
They swiftly secured ropes and cords from the market surroundings and restrained, tying her tightly to an electric pole at the heart of the bustling market.
A woman was t!ed to an electric pole at Bantama Market after she was caught stealing items from market women. pic.twitter.com/oTBPtQJBtN
MP aspirant for the Bantama constituency and brother of Assin Fosu MP, Lawyer Raph Agyapong, has refuted a report implying that his brother, Kennedy Agyapong, accused the former Chief Justice Anin Yeboah of colluding with Asenso Boakye to sell a residence belonging to former Supreme Court Judge Justice Marfo-Sau.
He emphasized that, in Kennedy Agyapong’s address to the Bantama delegates, at no point did he accuse the former Justice of selling the residence to Asenso Boakye.
He clarified that his statement was far from accusing the former Chief Justice, adding that Asenso Boakye sold the said property without the knowledge or consent of the former Chief Justice.
“At no point did Agyapong say that His Lordship, the former Chief Justice Anin Yeboah (retired) has sold the said property with Hon. Asenso Boakye. Rather, he was emphatic in his statement that Hon Asenso Boakye had not obtained the consent of the former Chief Justice for the sale of the property. Thus, Hon Asenso Boakye has sold the said property without the knowledge or consent of the former Chief Justice,” he told this reporter.
He further continued that the former aspiring presidential candidate only said, upon the death of His Lordship Justice Marful Sau JSC, Francis Asenso Boakye, who is the present Member of Parliament for the Bantama Constituency and also doubles as Minister for Works and Housing of Ghana, consulted His Lordship Justice Anin Yeboah CJ (retired) concerning a proposed sale of His Lordship Marful Sau’s official residence.
“The CJ objected to the sale of the said residence since it is an official residence and thus state property. Hon Asenso Boakye then sold the said state property without the consent or input of the former CJ”.
Therefore, he said, the statement that was attributed to Ken Agyapong as having been made at a delegates’ meeting on January 12, 2024 in Kumasi is not accurate.
He is therefore urging the general public to disregard any such reportage that seems to suggest that Mr. Kennedy Agyapong accused Asenso Boakye for selling the deceased Supreme Court Judge’s residence together with the former Chief Justice.
“Asenso Boakye had not obtained the consent of the former Chief Justice for the sale of the property. Thus, Hon Asenso Boakye has sold the said property without the knowledge or consent of former Chief Justice”.
The competition for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary candidate in the Bantama Constituency is shaping up to be an intense showdown between the current Member of Parliament, Francis Asenso-Boakye, and Ralph Kwame Agyapong.
During a recent event marking the inauguration of a library built by the incumbent MP in the constituency, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo commended his former deputy Chief of Staff. The president urged the electorate in Bantama to support Asenso-Boakye in the party’s upcoming primaries and the general election.
“It will hurt me so much if the people of Bantama throw him away. Give him the opportunity to represent you again and he will come and continue the good job he has been doing,” he urged.
In reaction to the president’s endorsement of his rival, Ralph Agyapong has disclosed that he too is garnering significant support from influential figures within the party.
This includes the backing of his brother, Kennedy Agyapong, who serves as the Member of Parliament for Assin Central and was a former hopeful for the NPP flagbearer position.
During an interview on Angel FM Kumasi, Ralph revealed that he enjoys support from various regional chairmen, including Kwame Baffoe, also known as Abronye, from the Bono Region and Kwabena Owusu Sekyere from the Ahafo Region.
“He supports me more than 1,001%. He repeated this two days ago. I was sitting with him in the room and he said, ‘Bantama, even if they like it, I will come and live there and do the work,” he stated.
According to Ralph, the president’s endorsement of Asenso-Boakye has opened the floodgates for his camp to go all out in the campaign.
“Has the president not come to do some of the work and gone? So it will be nice going forward; when he comes, Ken also comes, and then the two of us will also be facing off.
“Do you know those who want to come for me? Abronye is currently lurking at Asokwa. He says I should open up for him and I told the chairman to relax. Bantama will be exciting, so keep your eyes on Bantama. People are lacing their boots; Ahafo Chairman Sekyere has laced his boots and is stomping his feet,” he added.
Ralph Agyapong played a crucial role in supporting Kennedy Agyapong’s bid for the NPP flagbearer position, a campaign that ultimately ended with Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia emerging as the winner.
According to Ralph, he has received unwavering support from his brother to secure victory over Asenso-Boakye in the upcoming NPP primaries scheduled for early 2024.
Ralph contends that, under Asenso-Boakye’s leadership, the Bantama Constituency has experienced a lack of development, with allegations of oppression against party executives and delegates.
One of the popular names that has dominated the Twitter trends this week is Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, who has been in the news following an alleged theft involving two of her househelps.
The reports indicate that money and valuables worth thousands of pounds, and a million dollars, are reported to have been stolen from the Minister and her spouse’s house in Abelemkpe, Accra.
The accused, one Patience Botwe, an 18-year-old and 30-year-old Sarah Agyei, are facing one count of conspiracy to commit a crime and five counts of stealing, involving amounts of US$1 million, €300,000, and millions of Ghana Cedis.
During the same period, the pair allegedly stole personal effects from Madam Cecilia Abena Dapaah, including assorted clothes valued at GH¢95,000, handbags, perfumes, and jewelry valued at US$95,000.
File photo: Bag and perfume. Source: Stock photo from Vecteezy
Further accusations involve Patience acting alone to steal six pieces of Kente cloth worth GHC90,000 and six sets of men’s suits valued at US$3,000, which belonged to the minister’s husband, etc.
The news has attracted mixed reactions from the public domain with a section of the public expressing shock while others including former President John Dramani Mahama has questioned why the Minister will keep such a huge amount in her home.
The Minister may be well-known for her significant role in the public sector; however, there are other aspects of her life that remain less familiar to the public. In this piece, The Independent Ghana will shed light on these lesser-known aspects and provide a more comprehensive view of her persona.
Cecilia Abena Dapaah, born on 27 November 1954, is a Ghanaian politician affiliated with the New Patriotic Party. She formerly represented the Bantama constituency in the Parliament. She has held various portfolios in the public sector including serving as the deputy Minister for Water Resources, Works, and Housing, and presently serves as Ghana’s Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, etc.
1. Experience in management and hotelier
In addition to her prominent role in the public sector, Cecilia Abena Dapaah also has experience in management and the hotel industry. She has twenty- five years’ experience in management and a hotelier and this diverse background adds to her multifaceted skills and expertise.
2. Gender and Human Rights activist
She is a Gender and Human Rights activist and has a great passion for the WASH sector which has heavily contributed to Ghana’s great strides in achieving the SDG 6 goal.
3. Academics
Hon. Dapaah’s academic laurels include Bachelor of Arts degree in French and Linguistics in 1979 from the University of Ghana, a certificate from the Harvard Kennedy School in leadership.
She also holds a postgraduate certificate in International Development Studies from the University of Oslo in Norway and a postgraduate certificate in Leadership Development for Women in Management from the Atlanta Management Institute.
4. Roles in the public sector
Hon. Dapaah served as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Ghana Cocoa Processing Company between 2001 and 2006. She was the deputy Minister for Water Resources, Works and Housing under the erstwhile President Kufuor’s administration, from 2005 to 2006, and became the Minister of State from 2007 to 2008.
During the Minister’s term as Member of Parliament for Bantama (in the Ashanti Region) , she served on various committees such as Works and Housing; Advisory Committee to the Speaker; Employment, Social Welfare and Youth; Foreign Affairs; and Special Budget.
Hon. Cecilia Abena Dapaah was the Minister for Aviation from 2017 and served in that capacity till she was moved to the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources in 2018 till date. Whilst serving in the capacity as a Minister, Hon. Dapaah held the position of the Executive Oversight and Chairperson of the Ghana Aids Commission between 2017 and 2021. She was also the Caretaker Minister for the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection for a year (2021-2022). She is the Chairperson of the Infrastructure Committee of Cabinet and the President of the Council of Ministers of the Volta Basin Authority.
5. Enormous contributions at workshops and conferences
Minister Dapaah has participated in several Conferences as their Guest Speaker notable among them are, World Bank Water Week, Sanitation and Water for All Ministers’ meeting, Budapest Water Week, UNESCO International Week, World Water Week among others. The Minister’s dedication to her work has seen her being awarded as the “Incisive Public Servant” in 2019 by the Pan African Top Brands Eminence Awards. She also received the “Balafon award of Excellence” for her exceptional role as an Aviation Minister in 2018.
6. Strong religious faith and marriage
In addition to her notable achievements and public service endeavors, Minister Dapaah is known for her strong religious faith, which has been an integral part of her life and guiding force in her personal and professional journey. She is a member of the Methodist Church. She is also married with one child.
TheKumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has purchased 70 Point of Sales (POS) machines for its revenue collectors as part of attempts to increase income and close some industry loopholes.
The POS, which is to eliminate some of the human factors in revenue collection and mobilisation and also cut down on the under-declaration of revenue, forms part of the digitalisation processes of the assembly.
Speaking at a short ceremony to present the devices to the revenue collectors, the Chief Executive of the KMA, Sam Pyne, said the main objective of procuring the devices for the revenue collectors was to eliminate some of the human flaws in revenue collection, including undercutting, underwriting and thefts.
He said in the assembly’s attempt to tackle the challenges in revenue generation, “We sought support from some of our development partners and we have been able to do a database of almost all businesses and properties in Kumasi and so we needed to procure devices for our revenue officers that would also eliminate human shortcomings so that we can collect, print and issue receipts and also record same at our data room.”
The sub-metros that benefited from the devices are Subin, Nhyiaeso, Bantama, Manhyia North and South.
He cautioned the revenue collectors not to try to manipulate the devices, but to work according to the laid down procedure, as anyone caught to have engaged in anything that would short-change the assembly would be dismissed.
“KMA is committed to collecting all revenue due it and so, as officers, your work is to go and collect the revenue and issue receipts to people, keeping in mind that anything you do contrary to this would be met with ruthless sanctions including dismissal,” he cautioned.
The Presiding Member of KMA, Patrick Kwame Frimpong, urged the revenue officers to work with dedication and help the assembly to increase its revenue to undertake developmental projects in the metropolis.
He charged them to refrain from criminal practices that would cause them to be arrested and prosecuted. Data room
Taking the media on a tour of the specially designed data room at the KMA, the Metropolitan Director of Finance, Abbam Adjei, said the system had been fixed to record payments.
He said that immediately after payment is made, the system issues a command for the printing of receipts as well as the recording of the same on the database.
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has descended heavily on Nana Baffour Owusu, one of his sub-chiefs who is in charge of Bantama.
Otumfuo expressed worry about the activities of Bantamahene, which he said disgraces him as the overlord of the Asante Kingdom and the traditional stool that Baffour Owusu Amankwatia VI occupies.
Bantamahene appeared on February 20, 2023, before Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and the Kumasi Traditional Council (KTC) over double sales of land to one Mr. Amponsah and a church, creating confusion between the two.
After resolving the land dispute between Bantamahene and the parties involved, Otumfuo directed Bantamhene to release all documents on the land to one Mr. Amponsah, whom he first sold the land to, and again directed him to return the money he took from the church within 14 days, as he promised before the traditional council.
Otumfuo further instructed Bantamahene to ensure that by 10 a.m. on February 21, 2023, all documentation on the land should be released to Mr. Amponsah.
Otumfuo, who did not mince words with Bantamahene, said, “Baffour, with the stature of the stool you occupy, if such cases come before me, it means you are disgracing me. This is not the first and second time, Baffour, be careful. If you don’t repent you will supervise your own destoolment; tomorrow I will not forget to dismiss you. Bantamahene don’t deserve this prosecution. You are lowering the stature of the Bantama stool.”
“Baffour, what are you looking for in this world, how much debt do you owe for this too much rush for money, why ? Because of your father, you are making things very difficult for me,” Otumfuo stressed in anger.
Otumfuo further stated that “this is the same way your elder brother came to disturb me until his demise; you are also repeating the same. You are making me regret something. This is not how your father managed things when he became the Bantamahene. Your father was never petitioned before the Kumasi Traditional Council but why always you? So I gave you the inheritance because I knew you would walk in the path of your father. Now look at what you are doing. As we are speaking, there’s another pending charge against you now: on land, you used my name and sold it out.”
Otumfuo stated that Bantamahene doesn’t know the value of the Bantama stool he occupies.
“The stool you sit on as Bantamahene you don’t understand the meaning and the value. If you don’t take care, the stool will sack you. You lose your reputation any time you appear before the traditional council for such wrongdoing.”
South Dayi Member of Parliament Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor has said the plan by the government to sell the Saglemi Housing Project to a private person is the most economically depressing piece of policy he has seen from this government.
He questioned whether the Attorney-General aware that the Saglemi Housing Scheme, which is a subject of Criminal Prosecution of the Hon Collins Dauda & others in court is being sold to a private person?
The Minister of Works and Housing, Francis Asenso Boakye has announced the government’s intention to explore the sale of the Saglemi Housing project to private sector investors for completion.
This is at no cost to the State and to reinvest the proceeds of the transaction into other affordable housing projects, he said.
Addressing a press conference Accra on Sunday November 13, he said the decision was taken after a painstaking consultation verification and assessment.
The Bantama lawmaker said “After a painstaking period of assessment, verifications and consultations government has decided to explore the possibility of selling the Saglemi Housing project, covering the 1506 housing unit , at the current value to private sector entity to complete and sell at no further cost to the state.
“Proceeds from the sale will come to the state and reinvested into affordable Housing project.
“To facilitate the process a technical working team has been set up, comprising professionals and experts to oversee and spearheads all engagements required for the completion of the project.”
The project was initiated in 2012 for the delivery of 5000 housing units at a total cost of 200,000,000 under and Engineering-Procurement-Contracting (EPC) Agreement with Messrs Construtora OAS Ghana Limited.
By the end of the stipulated completion date the original contract of the project had been amended three times with the project scope reducing from the initial 5000 housing units to 1506housin units although $195,854969.52 representing 98 % of the project funds had been expended, he further stated.
Commenting on this in a tweet, Mr Dafeamekpor said “This is the most economically depressing piece of policy I’ve seen from this Govt. Is the Attorney-General aware that the Saglemi Housing Scheme, which is a subject of Criminal Prosecution of the Hon Collins Dauda & ors in court is being sold to a private person?”
This is the most economically depressing piece of policy I’ve seen from this Govt.
Is the Attorney-General aware that the Saglemi Housing Scheme, which is a subject of Criminal Prosecution of the Hon Collins Dauda & ors in court is being sold to a private person? pic.twitter.com/ZnNKavHPFM
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the broad daylight robbery of a mobile money shop in Bantama in the Ashanti Region that happened on April 22, 2021.
The duo were grabbed after police identified them in a CCTV footage.
According to police, the suspects were part of a syndicate that has been operating in both the Greater Accra and Ashanti Regions.
In April 2021, CCTV footage of the Bantama Mobile Money robbery incident emerged detailing how the robbers brazenly stormed the vending centre and made away with a whopping GH¢200,000.
In the two videos, one of the suspects is seen corking his pistol and ordering a man transacting business at the vending centre to lay down. The other robber then goes and accosts the two MoMo vendors in the shop and orders them to give him all the monies in their possession.
The terrified vendors are seen packing bundles of money in their custody into a bag and handing the bag over to the robbers. The robbers then sped off on a motorbike.
