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‘21 Epistles of a Hero’ honours S.K. Ampiah
Elder Samuel Kofi Ampiah
At age 98, Elder Samuel Kofi Ampiah, a renowned Ghanaian music composer of hundreds of popular songs has been honoured with the launch of his maiden book.
Titled “Retrospect: 21 Epistles of a Hero,” the book takes the reader on an inspiring journey of discovering over 60 years of the honoree’s experiences, gleaning lessons to enlighten the paths of younger generations.
Hosted on Saturday, January 7, 2023, by the Predecessors Awards Worldwide – a network of Relevant Achievers Impacting Nations (RAIN Foundations), the launch attracted delegates from The Apostolic Church- Ghana where Elder S.K. Ampiah had served for over 60 years.
The Global President of Rain Foundations, Mr. George Kingsley Acquah ESQ, President of the Predecessors Awards Worldwide, Mr. Dennis Agyeman, and his Vice, Madam Ruby Okine, took turns to address the guests.
Speaking to the Founding President of Rain Foundations and bestselling author, Raphaelle Antwi, said the launch was “the beginning of many book launches to come”.
He explained that a significant part of the Prestigious Annual Predecessors Awards was to immortalise the legacies of the honourees by writing and publishing of books that told the stories.
The organisation, he added, would be publishing and launching many more books for various predecessors this year – in Ghana and abroad.
The Prestigious Annual Predecessors Awards will be held this year in Ghana, France, UK, South Africa, and USA.
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Upper West Regional Police Command secures conviction against notorious robbers
The Upper West Regional Police Command is pleased to announce the conviction and sentencing of Abdulai Ibrahim alias Baba, 34 (Driver Mate) and Abdulai Kipo, 36 (Butcher), for their involvement in conspiracy to commit crimes to wit robbery and robbery.
The duo were found guilty and sentenced to 28 and 18 years imprisonment in Hard Labour, respectively.
The accused persons were implicated in a series of robberies across the Napogbakole, Danko, SSNIT, and Konta areas of the Wa Municipality.
Their arrest and conviction were made possible through intelligence-led investigations and meticulous gathering of evidence by the Regional Police Intelligence Directorate.
The conviction and sentencing were carried out at the Wa Circuit Court, presided over by His Honour Jonathan Avoogo.
The court’s verdict underscores the Command’s commitment to ensuring justice and safety in the region.
The Upper West Regional Police Command reaffirms its determination to make the region safe for peaceful coexistence and will continue to work tirelessly to combat crime and protect its residents.
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Police arrest two suspects for possession of suspected narcotic substance at Ayi Mensah
The Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects for possession of eleven (11) large compressed sacks of a substance suspected to be narcotics at Ayi Mensah in the Greater Accra Region.
The suspects, Mathew Narkotey and Augustine Teye, were arrested by a team from the National Operations Department (NOD) on June 7, 2025 during routine patrols. The suspects were onboard a Mazda pick-up truck with registration number GT 3490-P when a search uncovered the suspected narcotic substance concealed in the vehicle.
The vehicle and the suspected substances have been impounded and are currently secured at the Joint Operations Centre for evidential purposes.
Both suspects are in police custody assisting with investigations, while efforts are underway to arrest one Martey, named by the suspects as the intended recipient of the consignment.
