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Dr. Sam Ankrah sends touching message to children on his birthday
Leader of Alternative Force for Action Movement (AFA) Dr. Sam Ankrah has sent a touching message to children on his birthday today.
According to him, the message is to encourage children not to give up on their dreams regardless of bad leadership encountered.
In a video which carried the message, a sombre Dr. Ankrah said that even though he is excited on a special day as he celebrates his birthday for being blessed over the years, he was saddened by the rate at which innocent children suffer in the country.
He added that children had to endure all these challenges because the leaders have failed to deliver over the years.
Against this backdrop, he said, “On this day as I reflect on my young self as a child I want to send a special message to all children in Ghana, privileged, underprivileged and the innocent ones on the streets, I want them to know that they are the future leaders and their dreams are valid.”
He then promised to make every child have the best of life when given the mandate as the President of Ghana.
Dr.Ankrah thanked those who have believed in the AFA movement and have supported him over the period.
As part of the birthday celebration, Dr. Ankrah will fete the downtrodden at Madina, Nima and other parts of Accra and visit the mosque as well.
Dr. Ankrah through AFA has indicated that he will provide an alternative national governance which will deliver policies and programmes that will meet the aspirations of Ghanaians.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ashanti South Regional Police Intelligence Directorate has arrested two suspects in connection with a robbery attack on an Indian national in Obuasi and a separately planned robbery operation targeting a distribution company in the same area.
On April 16, 2026, Police received credible intelligence that a group of armed men were planning an attack in Obuasi. A police team moved swiftly into the area and arrested suspect Iddrisu Fuseini, also known as “Iddi”, at his hideout in Bedieso, Obuasi.
During interrogation, he confessed to being part of a six-member gang that attacked an Indian national at his residence at New Baakoyeden, Obuasi, on April 12 2026, robbing him of GH₵150,000.00.
He disclosed that the attack was orchestrated following a tip-off from suspect Ibrahim, an employee of the victim, who informed the gang that the victim kept large sums of money.
Further investigations led to the arrest of a second suspect, Shaibu Mohammed, also known as “SM” or “Cicinati”, on 20th April 2026 at his hideout in Gausu, Obuasi. During interrogation, he admitted to participating in the planning of the robbery and confirmed that the gang had further planned to rob a distribution company near Mawuli Hotel in Obuasi.
Investigations have further revealed that both suspects are currently standing trial at the Obuasi Circuit Court in connection with a separate robbery of GH₵600,000.00.
A manhunt is ongoing to arrest the remaining accomplices, identified as Khalifa, Edward, Prof, Waddle, Ebbe, and Ibrahim, and to recover a pump action gun and a locally manufactured pistol believed to be in their possession.
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.
