John Mensah

Suspect apprehended in connection with the August 2026 shooting death of wildlife ranger Richard Otwey at Kakum Forest Reserve.

2026-06-042026-11-06

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November 2026
4 NovJoy Online
… The Commission must exercise its own judgment, apply the law fairly and protect the rights of affected property owners”, John Mensah, Chairman of the farmers, stated. …
Farmers fight Lands Commission, Newmont for delayed compensation over Ahafo North Mines Project
September 2026
3 SeptJoy Online
… The two suspects have been identified as Bukari Abudu and John Mensah, with John Mensah currently in custody at the Central Regional Police Command. …
GIF demands swift prosecution of attacks on Forestry Commission officers
August 2026
27 AugThe Ghanaian Times
… The suspected shooter subsequently fled into the forest, while the second suspect was apprehended and identified as John Mensah, a resident of Assin Betwease in the Assin South District of the Central Region. …
Forestry Commission condemns killing of ranger at Kakum
26 AugDaily Guide
… Preliminary investigation by the police revealed that the forestry guards attempted to arrest two men, identified as Bukari Abudu and John Mensah, who were hunting in the reserve without lawful authority. …
Wildlife Guard Shot Dead At Kakum Forest
24 AugJoy Online
… Former Ghana captain John Mensah, an ambassador for the competition, was also part of the delegation. …
Military High Command receives Democracy Cup trophy ahead of Friday’s showdown
23 AugJoy Online
… The guards reportedly attempted to apprehend the men, identified as Bukari Abudu and John Mensah, but Abudu allegedly pulled out a single-barrel gun and fired at the officers. …
Wildlife guard shot dead during Kakum patrol
June 2026
11 JunJoy Online
… While not at quite the same level, his reliability resembles such greats as John Mensah and Sammy Kuffour. …
Ghana World Cup 2026 team guide
8 JunThe Ghanaian Times
… He said Sunderland AFC has over the years had a long-standing relationship with Ghana, as the likes of Asamoah Gyan, Sulley Muntari and John Mensah have once played for the EPL side. …
Sunderland delegation calls on Speaker of Parliament
5 JunJoy Online
… He noted that the club has enjoyed a long-standing connection with Ghana through former players including Asamoah Gyan, Sulley Muntari and John Mensah, who all featured for Sunderland during their careers. …
Democracy Cup: Sunderland Chairman visits Speaker of Parliament
4 JunThe Ghanaian Times
… He said Sunderland AFC has over the years had a long-standing relationship with Ghana, as the likes of Asamoah Gyan, Sulley Muntari and John Mensah have once played for the EPL side and made significant impact with the team. …
High-powered Sunderland delegation calls on Speaker of Parliament

Agriculture & Land

Ahafo farmers demand Lands Commission pay delayed Newmont compensation

The News

Farmers in Tano North Municipality have called on the Lands Commission to pay outstanding compensation for lands, crops, and structures acquired for Newmont Ghana Gold's Ahafo North mining project. The Association disputes Newmont's classification of farm structures as "speculative" to deny payment and raises concerns over unpaid compensation from an earlier compulsory acquisition in 2023.

4 November 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 4 November

Ahafo farmers demand Lands Commission pay delayed Newmont compensation
Farmers in Tano North Municipality have called on the Lands Commission to pay outstanding compensation for lands, crops, and structures acquired for Newmont Ghana Gold's Ahafo North mining project. The Association disputes Newmont's classification of farm structures as "speculative" to deny payment and raises concerns over unpaid compensation from an earlier compulsory acquisition in 2023.
4 November 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 3 September

GIF urges faster prosecution of Forestry Commission officer attacks
The Ghana Institute of Foresters has expressed concern over slow prosecution of persons implicated in killings and attacks on Forestry Commission officers, warning that lack of progress risks creating a culture of impunity. This follows a series of reported incidents including the recent killing of a Senior Park Ranger at Kakum Forest Reserve in the Central Region, with GIF noting five cases of violence against forestry officers recorded over the past two years.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 27 August

Senior Ranger killed by suspected poacher at Kakum
The Forestry Commission has condemned the shooting death of Senior Ranger Richard Otwey during an anti-poaching patrol at Kakum Conservation Area in the Central Region. Mr Otwey was shot by a suspected poacher in the early hours of Saturday; one suspect was apprehended and identified as John Mensah from Assin South District, while the shooter fled.
27 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 26 August

Wildlife guard shot dead by suspected poacher at Kakum
Richard Otwey, 58, a Wildlife Resource Guard attached to the Kakum Wildlife Division, was shot dead on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Assin Kruwa portion of Kakum Forest Reserve in the Central Region's Assin South District. According to police, Otwey and two other forestry guards encountered two men hunting illegally in the reserve; one of the suspects, Bukari Abudu, allegedly drew a single-barrel gun and fired at Otwey, killing him with a chest wound.
26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 24 August

Parliament showcases Democracy Cup trophy to military ahead of clash
A Parliamentary delegation led by the Clerk to Parliament visited the Military High Command on Monday to present the Democracy Cup trophy ahead of Friday's match at Baba Yara Sports Stadium. The trophy tour is part of the build-up to the third edition of the competition, which aims to promote democratic governance through football.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 23 August

Wildlife guard shot dead during patrol in Kakum Forest
Richard Otwey, a 58-year-old wildlife resource guard, was shot dead on August 22, 2026, during a routine patrol in Kakum Forest Reserve after attempting to apprehend suspected poachers; one suspect, John Mensah, was apprehended while the other, Bukari Abudu, escaped.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 11 June

Ghana's set-piece strategy primes World Cup 2026 campaign
Ghana scored 23 goals in 10 World Cup qualifiers, seven from set-pieces, under the guidance of Belgian set-piece coach Gregory De Grauwe. The team has refined its attacking set-pieces by targeting the back post where centre-backs Alexander Djiku and Mohammed Salisu are stationed, while also improving defensive organisation at set-pieces.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 8 June

Sunderland AFC delegation visits Parliament Speaker in Accra
Sunderland AFC Chairman Kyril Louis-Dreyfus led a delegation to meet Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, reciprocating the Speaker's earlier visit to the club. The visit marks a strategic partnership for an annual Democracy Cup match and builds on a long-standing relationship between the club and Ghana, which has featured Ghanaian players including Asamoah Gyan, Sulley Muntari, and John Mensah.
8 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 5 June

Sunderland AFC chairman visits Ghana Parliament Speaker
The owner and chairman of English Premier League side Sunderland AFC visited Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Bagbin in Accra, following the Speaker's recent visit to the club's UK headquarters as part of discussions on the annual Democracy Cup initiative. Both sides discussed strengthening ties through football development and potential business and investment opportunities.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 4 June

Sunderland AFC owner visits Parliament Speaker to strengthen Ghana ties
Kyril Louis-Dreyfus, owner and Chairman of English Premier League club Sunderland AFC, led a delegation to meet Speaker Alban Sumana Bagbin in reciprocation of the Speaker's earlier visit to the club. The visit aims to formalize a strategic partnership between Sunderland and Ghana, including an annual Democracy Cup match, building on the club's history of signing Ghanaian players.
4 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →