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𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐮𝐠𝐮 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐬 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐚’𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬
The Paramount Chief of Yoo Traditional Area, Savelugu, Yoo Naa Andani Yakubu Abdulai, has commended the Interior Minister, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, for his appointment and efforts to promote peace and security in the country.
During a meeting with the Minister, Yoo Naa Andani Yakubu emphasised the importance of peace and security for national development and praised Muntaka’s stakeholder engagement initiatives.
He also called on youth involved in substance abuse to desist, citing its negative impact on individuals and the country’s development.
The Chief further urged the government to provide adequate resources to security personnel to enhance their effectiveness.
In response, Hon. Muntaka thanked the Chief for his support, stressing that maintaining peace and security is a collective responsibility.
Mubarak Muntaka assured them that the Ministry of the Interior would continue to prioritise peace and stability, enabling citizens to pursue their economic activities freely and drive development.
The meeting underscored the importance of collaboration between traditional leaders and government in promoting peace and security in the country.
Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has revealed that in the whole of 2024, only GHS 362 million was released to MMDAs in Common Fund.
Contrary to this, In 2025 alone GHS 5 billion was released to the MMDAs with the following breakdown as follows.
The Minister made this revelation when he took his turn at the Government Accountability Series held today.
In breakdown, the minister nonted that 1st Quarter – 790,372,058.40 was released for 2025.
He added that for the 2nd Quarter, 1,464,983,309.60 was released.
3rd Quarter saw the release of 1,188,921,640.80 and
1,592,706,391.20 for 4th Quarter.
The Minister added tha each of the MMDAs were required to undertake the following; at least 2-CHPS compounds, 3 Classroom blocks, 10 Boreholes, and Completion of legacy projects.
Additionally, 25% of the Common Fund was allocated for the Construction of 24-Hour Economy Model Markets.
Ahmed Ibrahim noted that as a result of the timely and unprecedented release of Funds, a total of 494 CHPS compounds, 761 Classroom Blocks, 4,029 Boreholes, and 2,755 Legacy projects are currently at various stages of completion.
Also, he added that 261 24-Hour Economy Model Markets have all been awarded on contracts and construction has begun on many of them.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
