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Dr Sodzi Sodzi Tettey eulogises J.J Rawlings
The Founder of Centre for Social Justice, Mr Sodzi Sodzi Tettey has described former President, Jerry John Rawlings as the fighter of social justice.
He said this in a short tribute when he joined other dignitaries to sign the book of condolence in honour of the late former President.
Mr Tetteh said that Mr Rawlings’ fight for democracy and his sense of patriotism were unparalled.
“Rest well, Your Excellency! And may the quest for social justice, the flourish of democracy, and the fire of patriotism lit by President Nkrumah, and massively reignited by your Excellency President Rawlings, inspire all patriots and progressive forces now and the times to come. Journey well!,”.
The government last Monday opened the book of condolence for high profile persons to pen their messages to J.J. Rawlings at the Accra International Conference Centre.
Among the people who eulogised the late President were Ambassadors, Clergy, Parliamentary and Presidential candidates, party faithful, and Mr Sodzi Sodzi-Tettey who is the Founder of Centre for Social Justice, a friend and a lover of the late former President’s ideologies.
By Samuel Opare Lartey
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.
