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President Mahama swears in Chairperson and Members of governing council of Ghana Police Service
The President of the Republic of Ghana John Dramani Mahama, has sworn in the Chairperson and members of the Police Council yesterday, June 10, 2025 at a brief ceremony held at the Jubilee House in Accra.
In his speech, the President urged the Council to promote reforms in the service, prioritize the welfare of personnel and deal with issues of undue delays in promotion and other personnelgrievances.
He further urged the Council to work to enhance professionalism, align the Service with the resetting agenda of the government and build trust within the Service as well as between the Service and citizens.
He therefore called for a people centered policing approach built on community partnerships, dialogue, accessibility and empathy.
The President also commended the Service for successes chalked in major criminal cases such as the rescue of the two women kidnapped in Nigeria, strides made in the fight against robbery including the arrest of suspects in the murder of the momo merchants, as well as the arrest of suspects in the murder of five people at Asiyaw.
He promised full government support for the Council and the Police Service including logistical support to improve service delivery and operational efficiency of the Service.
Speaking on behalf of the Council, the Vice President of Ghana and the Chairperson of the Council Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang thanked the President for the trust reposed in them and noted that they will be bound by a sense of duty to ensure a Police Service that is empowered, well trained and accountable.
She urged Council members to be united in purpose and work towards a safer, fairer and a more just Ghana.
Below is a composition of the Police Council:
- H.E. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang – Chairperson (Vice President of the Republic)
- Hon. Mutaka Mohammed Mubarak – Member (Minister for the Interior and Member of Parliament)
- Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno – Member (Inspector-General of Police)
- Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine – Member (Minister for Justice and Member of Parliament, representing the Attorney General’s Department)
- Mr. Daniel Owusu Nyampong, Esq. – Member (Representative of the Ghana Bar Association)
- COP/Nathan Kofi Boakye (Rtd.) – Member (Representative of the Retired Senior Police Officers Association)
- DCOP/Lydia Yaako Donkor – Member (Representative of Senior Officers of the Ghana Police Service)
- Chief Inspector Angel Lolo, Esq. – Member (Representative of Junior Officers of the Ghana Police Service)
- COP/Ms. Rose Bio Atinga (Rtd.) – Member (Appointee of the President)
- Mr. Benson Tonga Baba -Member (Appointee of the President)
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Black Star Experience can boost tourism – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama says Ghana can use the Black Star Experience as a tool to promote tourism and showcase the country’s rich culture to the world.
The President explained that football attracts global attention, and Ghana’s national team provides an opportunity to market the country to international visitors.
He noted that major tournaments and football-related activities can be linked to cultural events, heritage sites, and local businesses to drive tourism growth.
President Mahama stressed that government is committed to improving infrastructure, such as roads and hospitality facilities, to ensure tourists enjoy a quality experience when visiting Ghana.
He encouraged industry players to take advantage of the global visibility of the Black Stars to package tourism products that can attract both local and foreign visitors.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Gbiniyiri Land Dispute: We are working to bring back displaced residents – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has assured that government is working to resettle residents displaced by the recent Gbiniyiri land clashes in the Savannah Region.
He gave the assurance during a media encounter at the Flagstaff House, where he said efforts were underway to restore peace and create conditions for affected families to safely return home.
The Gbiniyiri violence, which broke out around August 24, 2025, stemmed from a land dispute between the local chief and a private developer.
The clashes quickly spread to nearly a dozen surrounding communities, leading to the deaths of at least 31 people and forcing close to 48,000 residents to flee.
More than 13,000 of them crossed into Côte d’Ivoire, while thousands of others found refuge in different parts of Ghana, including Bono Region, where communities like Tain and Wenchi hosted displaced families.
President Mahama emphasized that government is committed to addressing the root causes of the conflict, ensuring security in affected areas, and supporting displaced persons until they are safely reintegrated into their communities.
By: Jacob Aggrey
