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Rotary lauded for supporting communities
THE Volta Regional Minister, Dr Archibald Yao Letsa has commended members of the Rotary Club of Ho for their immense and ceaseless contributions to development activities in various communities in the region, saying their patriotic values and service to humanity were worthy of emulation by other bodies and individuals.
“The projects selected for this year by the Rotary Club of Ho, for instance, are very impactful; from the renovation of a three unit-classroom block at Abutia Novisi, equipping the mechanic workshop of the Ho Central Prison, drilling of boreholes at Badzikope in the South Tongu District and the blood donationdrives will definitely improve the welfare of the people,” he said, at the recent 37th Presidential Ball of the club at Ho.
The club has undertaken more than 100 similar projects in the region over the years.
Dr Letsa said that when corporate bodies, individuals and service organisations got involved in nation building, the result would definitely be successful.
“This is why I very much appreciate the work you do as Rotarians; your commitment and passion to identifying needs in our community and finding sustainable solutions for the needs is something that must be applauded,” he added.
The President of the Ho Rotary Club, Mr Dzidedi Botey who is a financial officer said in his ball speech that the club would continue to do more for humanity.
Pursuant to that, he said that the Rotary Club of Ho was vigorously raising funds to embark on more projects to touch the hearts of those who needed help.
The Guest of Honour was Mr Victor Asante, Chief Executive Officer of FNB Bank and District Governor Elect, Rotary District 9102.
He said that Rotary involved the coming together of neighbours, friends and problem solvers who met, shared ideas, joined leaders and took action to better lives and created lasting change in society.
The FNB Bank donated GHS 5,000 while Mr Asante personally donated GHS 2,000 to the Rotary Club of Ho during the ball.
FROM ALBERTO MARIO NORETTI, HO
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.
