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Hoteliers urged to help fight terrorism
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) in-charge of the Volta Region, Mr Edward Oduro Kwateng has asked hotel operators to screen their clients thoroughly and pass any suspicious information on them to the police without delay.
This, he said, was a necessary move to forestall possible terrorist activities as the country heads for the polls in December 7.
DCOP Oduro Kwateng was opening a day’s seminar on ‘Crime Prevention at Workplaces, Home and the General Elections’ for about 50 selected participants from the hospitality industry, banks, other corporate bodies, public utility organisations and security groups from the region at Ho.
The seminar was meant to equip the participants with modern techniques and tips to prevent crimes in their premises and homes.
He pointed out that Ghana was vulnerable to terrorist attacks, saying terrorists could strike anywhere and anytime.
According to him, the recent agitation by the so-called Western Togoland secessionist group in the Volta Region and some parts of the Eastern Region had raised the risk of terrorist attacks in the country.
“It, therefore, calls for increased vigilance, awareness and personal safety,” the regional commander added.
DCOP Oduro Kwateng highlighted the need for corporate bodies such as banks, hotels, shopping malls, places of worship and businesses to commit greater resources and zeal towards preventing terrorist attacks and other forms of crime.
He touched on the forthcoming general elections and gave the assurance that the police had strategised on how to prevent violence before, during and after the elections.
He warned that the security agencies would deal decisively with people whose conduct undermined national security.
The participants were taken through Potential Terrorism and Related Activities, Personal Security Awareness, and Technology in Crime Fighting, among other topics.
From Alberto Mario Noretti, Ho
The Minority in the Parliament of Ghana is demanding a refund of about GH¢113 million collected from applicants who failed to qualify in the ongoing security services recruitment.
Addressing journalists in Parliament on Thursday, March 12, 2026, John Ntim Fordjour accused the government of exploiting unemployed youth through the recruitment exercise.
He alleged that the structure of the recruitment process resembled a Ponzi scheme designed to take money from applicants.
According to him, more than 506,000 young people applied to join the security services under the Ministry of the Interior, including the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Immigration Service, Ghana National Fire Service, and the Ghana Prisons Service.
He explained that many of the applicants paid GH¢220 for each application form, hoping to secure employment in the security services.
Mr. Ntim Fordjour expressed concern after the Interior Minister, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, announced that only about 5,000 applicants would be recruited from the large pool of applicants.
He questioned why the government allowed more than half a million young people to apply if the intention was to recruit only a small number.
The Minority is therefore calling for an independent bipartisan investigation into the centralized recruitment process.
Mr Ntim Fordjour demanded that the government refund the GH¢220 application fees to applicants who were disqualified, especially those affected by what he described as technical problems during the aptitude tests.
He added that many applicants bought multiple forms to apply to different security agencies, increasing the financial burden on them.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Administrator of the Minerals Development Fund, Hannah Louisa Bissiw, has appealed to supporters of the National Democratic Congress to remain patient as the government works to create employment opportunities.
According to her on GHone TV today, March 12, 2026 the government led by John Dramani Mahama is taking steps to stabilise the economy and address several national challenges, which she believes will eventually create more jobs for the youth.
Dr Bissiw explained that the government inherited many difficulties and is working to fix issues affecting roads, water, electricity, education and the economy.
She noted that addressing these problems takes time and therefore party supporters must allow the government the space to implement its programmes.
Dr Bissiw indicated that leaders of the party, including the National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, have been engaging supporters across the country and encouraging them to remain patient.
According to her, improvements in the economy are already being seen, including stability of the Ghana cedi and a reduction in food prices.
She explained that these developments are helping to ease some of the economic pressure on citizens.
Dr Bissiw further stated that the government is making efforts to support young people, especially those who were previously denied employment opportunities.
She revealed that she has personally helped about 63 young people secure opportunities even though they were not previously known to her.
Dr Bissiw therefore appealed to party supporters to remain hopeful and continue supporting the government as it works to improve the economy and create more opportunities for the youth.
By: Jacob Aggrey
