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Adoagyiri Church of Pentecost holds service for retirees
Pastor Samuel Kwesi Bonney,District Pastor of Adoagyiri and
Pastor Peter Godson Andoh(rtd) praying for the retirees
A retirement service had been held for twelve retired officers of the Church of Pentecost, Nsawam Area Adoagyiri District in the Eastern region last Saturday.
The retirees who have served the church between 15 and 48years were Elder Abraham Amoah Larbi, Elder Christopher Columbus Coffie, Deacon Peter Tetteh, Deacon Adu Yaw Gyekye and Deaconess Sophia Theresa Arkoh,
The others were Deaconesses Felicia Dimado, Juliana Sarfo, Deaconess Mercy Addo, Janet Wornah, Gladys Naadu Lartey, Cynthia Nsaah and Juliana Afram.
They were presented with citations, certificates and cheques for their services to the church over the years.
The programme was attended by the leadership and members of the church, retired officers, families and loved ones among others who took turns to dance with the retirees and congratulated them for their services rendered to the church.
Preaching the Service, the Adoagyiri District Pastor Samuel Kwesi Bonney encouraged Christians to prepare for their retirement whiles in service.
He urged officers of the church to work hard to help build the church, adding that there was reward in doing Gods’ work.
“God will remember you, He has not forgotten about you, there is blessing in serving God, He will surely reward your services,” he added.
The District Pastor urged officers of the church to mentor the youth to take up leadership positions to ensure the progress of the church.
He urged officers of the church to work hard to seek the progress of the church, despite the challenges they faced.
He commended the retirees for their dedication and selfless work over the years in ensuring the growth of the church.
Elder Abraham Larbi (rtd) on behalf of other retirees thanked the church for the opportunity given to them to serve the church over the years.
He commended families and friends for their support during their tenure of office and assured the leadership of the willingness to support the church in diverse ways when called upon.
As part of the occasion prayers were offered for the retirees for good health, the church and the nation for peace and stability.
From Anita Nyarko-Yirenkyi, Nsawam
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Health Minister leads delegation Mimi Darko’s appointment as AMA Director General
Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Minister for Health and Member of Parliament has led a delegation to secure the appointment of Dr Delese Mimi Darko, Chief Executive Officer of the Food and Drugs Authority, as the Director General of the African Medicines Agency (AMA) during the ongoing 2nd Ordinary Session of the Conference of State Parties in Kigali, Rwanda.
This prestigious appointment, achieved through a competitive process, marks a proud and historic moment for Ghana and the entire continent.
It highlights Dr. Darko’s exceptional leadership, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to enhancing public health and regulatory systems across Africa.
The Minister expressed his deep appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for his strong support and leadership throughout this process.
Mr.Akandoh congratulated Dr. Mimi Darko and Team Ghana for their incredibly successful campaign.
The AMA was established by the African Union on November 5, 2021, with the primary objective of improving access to quality, safe, and effective medical products throughout the continent. Its creation aims to facilitate the regulation and oversight of essential medicines at a continental level while promoting collaboration among African countries and regions.
The Agency’s mission is to provide leadership in creating an enabling regulatory environment for the pharmaceutical sector in Africa, ensuring that the African population has access to essential medical products and technologies.
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Police arrest five suspects involved in robbery cases in Ashanti Region
The Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) in the Ashanti Region has informed the public about a recent breakthrough in the fight against armed robbery in the Denchemuoso District.
Following a series of robbery incidents in the area, on April 22, 2025, PID/Ashanti operatives, acting on credible intelligence, apprehended one Michael Owusu Ansah, alias Baby Last, aged 32.
The suspect had been on the police wanted list since 2016 in connection with a robbery and the murder of Police Officer G/Cpl Frank Essel of SWAT/Ashanti, which occurred at the Open Space Hotel in Denchemuoso on May 19, 2016.
During interrogation, the suspect confessed to engaging in multiple street and residential robberies in Denchemuoso, Atwima-Techiman, Asuoyeboah, and surrounding areas.
He also disclosed that his gang operated with knives, pistols, and pump-action guns.
Further investigations led to the identification and arrest of his accomplices, namely:Emmanuel Owusu, alias Cassidy, Maxwell Gyimah, alias Nana Kwame, Sudais Oxford Ntiamoah, alias The Man Sudais and Rhano Okyere, alias Demon
These individuals were arrested from their hideouts within Atwima-Techiman and Denchemuoso.
However, one suspect, remains at large and efforts are underway to apprehend him and recover the weapons used in the robberies.
All five arrested suspects were arraigned before the Atasomanso Circuit Court on May 13, 2025.
They were remanded into police custody and are scheduled to reappear on June 4, 2025.
