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Police undergoing extra training ahead of Akwatia by-election – IGP
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has assured Ghanaians that the police are fully prepared to ensure peace and security during the upcoming Akwatia by-election.
Speaking at a high-risk operational training ground, Mr. Yohuno explained that officers are undergoing extra training to sharpen their skills in handling threats.
He noted that although the personnel are already well-trained, the refresher training is necessary to strengthen their preparedness for election-related challenges.
“We have brought in a large number of men. They are well-trained police officers, but because we are heading into the election grounds, we came to sharpen their skills. They are well-prepared to handle all forms of threats,” the IGP said.
He emphasized that the presence of police officers in Akwatia should give confidence to the electorate that security agencies will not allow troublemakers to disrupt the process.
“Ghanaians should be assured that the police is ready. Nobody should think of coming to cause trouble. We have the men, and we are prepared to handle any situation,” he added.
The IGP further noted that reports and threats on social media had pushed the police to increase their level of preparedness, stressing that the service’s priority is to safeguard lives and maintain order during the election.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Government spokesperson Felix Ofosu Kwakye has clarified the steps taken by the Presidency regarding a petition filed against Justice Yonny Kulendi.
He explained that after receiving the petition, John Dramani Mahama forwarded it to the Chief Justice in line with Article 146 of the Constitution.
This step was to allow the Chief Justice to assess whether the petition raised a prima facie case.
Following the review, the Chief Justice informed the President that the petition did not disclose a prima facie case.
As a result, the constitutional threshold for further action was not met.
Mr Ofosu Kwakye noted that the President has formally communicated the Chief Justice’s position to the petitioner, bringing the matter to a close under the procedures set out in the Constitution.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) has cautioned the public against enrolling in a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Optical Dispensing programme being advertised by Garden City University College in Kumasi.
According to the Council, the programme has not been accredited and has not received approval to operate.
It said any form of advertisement, admission, or training under the programme is unauthorised and goes against the Health Professions Regulatory Bodies Act, 2013 (Act 857).
In a disclaimer issued by the Council, parents, guardians, and prospective students were strongly advised not to apply for or enroll in the programme at the institution.
The Council further urged prospective students to always verify the accreditation status of allied health training programmes with the AHPC before seeking admission.
It explained that enrolling in unaccredited programmes could create future problems, including difficulties with indexing, internship placement, and professional registration.
The AHPC said it will continue to take the necessary regulatory steps to protect the public and maintain high standards in allied health education and practice.
The Council advised the public to contact its office for further clarification through its official email or phone lines.
By: Jacob Aggrey
