Discussions bothering on the detention of the NPP Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye, seem to have dominated headlines during the weekend until the nation was hit with the sad news of Apostle Kwadwo Safo’s death.

Another topical issue that was extensively deliberated on was President John Dramani Mahama’s reluctance to declare the state of emergency amid calls for total ban on mining due to widespread illegal mining in the country.

The deportation of migrants from the USA to West African countries also dominated the news over the weekend.

The impending final funeral rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, starting from September 15 to September 18, 2025, also featured among the big headlines on the weekend.

News from the political arena strongly featured former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia’s efforts to win more hearts ahead of the NPP’s presidential primaries slated for January 31, 2026.

Below are details of some news reports which made headlines over the weekend:

Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo ‘Kantanka’ is dead

Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo, celebrated preacher, technological innovator, philanthropist, agriculturalist, and industrialist, popularly known as "Kantanka, the African Star" has passed away.

The Safo family and the Kristo Asafo Mission confirmed that Apostle Safo died peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2025.

Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo 'Kantanka' is dead

What US judge said about deportation of West African migrants to Ghana

A US judge on Saturday said it appears President Donald Trump's administration intentionally circumvented immigration laws this week when it deported Nigerian and Gambian migrants to Ghana.

Judge Tanya Chutkan, based in Washington, DC, scheduled an emergency hearing after lawyers representing some of the migrants said their clients had expected they would be moved to their home countries, where they fear torture or persecution.

The deportations are part of Trump's strategy to send migrants to ‘third countries’ to speed their removal and pressure migrants in the US residing in the country illegally to leave.

Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama said this week that his nation had struck an agreement with the US to accept West African deportees and have already received 14 people.

What US judge said about deportation of West African migrants to Ghana

President Mahama has shown little interest in tackling galamsey

Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has criticised President John Dramani Mahama over his handling of the fight again illegal mining, known as galamsey.

Speaking on Citi FM's The Big Issue on Saturday, September 13, 2025, Ahiagbah accused the President of lacking the political will to confront the menace, describing his recent comments on the subject as vague and ineffective.

"Now President Mahama tells us that the state of emergency is not what we need, but somehow there are laws on the books that we have not exhausted. I was left wondering, what are those laws?" he asked.

'President Mahama has shown little interest in tackling galamsey' – Ahiagbah

'I wouldn't have contested if 2024 loss blamed my religion or tribe' - Bawumia on Ocquaye report

Dr Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia, 2024 presidential candidate of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), has said he would not have sought another opportunity to lead the party if the Professor Mike Ocquaye committee report had linked the NPP’s electoral defeat to his tribe or religion.

In a 3news.com report on September 14, 2025, the former Vice President disclosed that before the report was released, he told former President Nana Akufo-Addo that he was ready to step aside to protect the party’s political fortunes.

“I told Akufo-Addo that if the findings of the Ocquaye report indicate that because I’m a Muslim or because I’m a Mamprusi-Kusasi we lost the election, I will step down and not contest anymore. I will not choose my interest over the party’s interest,” Dr Bawumia stated.

'I wouldn't have contested if 2024 loss blamed my religion or tribe' - Bawumia on Ocquaye report

Asantehemaa's Burial Rites: Directives every woman attending should follow

Asantehene's Fontomfrom Hemaa, Nana Ama Akyiaa, has called on all women attending the funeral of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, to strictly observe Asante customs.

In a viral video sighted by GhanaWeb on Sunday, September 14, 2025, she emphasised the importance of adhering to traditional mourning practices to honour the memory of the Asantehemaa.

“For the young women attending, anklets and large earrings should not be worn. Hairstyles such as ponytails are also discouraged," Nana Ama Akyiaa said.

“Failure to adhere to this directive and defy these instructions will result in being asked to leave immediately. Compliance is mandatory to honour the late Asantehemaa," he added

Asantehemaa's Burial Rites: Directives every woman attending should follow

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