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Adoagyiri Church of Pentecost holds service for retirees
Pastor Samuel Kwesi Bonney,District Pastor of Adoagyiri and
Pastor Peter Godson Andoh(rtd) praying for the retirees
A retirement service had been held for twelve retired officers of the Church of Pentecost, Nsawam Area Adoagyiri District in the Eastern region last Saturday.
The retirees who have served the church between 15 and 48years were Elder Abraham Amoah Larbi, Elder Christopher Columbus Coffie, Deacon Peter Tetteh, Deacon Adu Yaw Gyekye and Deaconess Sophia Theresa Arkoh,
The others were Deaconesses Felicia Dimado, Juliana Sarfo, Deaconess Mercy Addo, Janet Wornah, Gladys Naadu Lartey, Cynthia Nsaah and Juliana Afram.
They were presented with citations, certificates and cheques for their services to the church over the years.
The programme was attended by the leadership and members of the church, retired officers, families and loved ones among others who took turns to dance with the retirees and congratulated them for their services rendered to the church.
Preaching the Service, the Adoagyiri District Pastor Samuel Kwesi Bonney encouraged Christians to prepare for their retirement whiles in service.
He urged officers of the church to work hard to help build the church, adding that there was reward in doing Gods’ work.
“God will remember you, He has not forgotten about you, there is blessing in serving God, He will surely reward your services,” he added.
The District Pastor urged officers of the church to mentor the youth to take up leadership positions to ensure the progress of the church.
He urged officers of the church to work hard to seek the progress of the church, despite the challenges they faced.
He commended the retirees for their dedication and selfless work over the years in ensuring the growth of the church.
Elder Abraham Larbi (rtd) on behalf of other retirees thanked the church for the opportunity given to them to serve the church over the years.
He commended families and friends for their support during their tenure of office and assured the leadership of the willingness to support the church in diverse ways when called upon.
As part of the occasion prayers were offered for the retirees for good health, the church and the nation for peace and stability.
From Anita Nyarko-Yirenkyi, Nsawam
The Ashanti South Regional Police Intelligence Directorate has arrested two suspects in connection with a robbery attack on an Indian national in Obuasi and a separately planned robbery operation targeting a distribution company in the same area.
On April 16, 2026, Police received credible intelligence that a group of armed men were planning an attack in Obuasi. A police team moved swiftly into the area and arrested suspect Iddrisu Fuseini, also known as “Iddi”, at his hideout in Bedieso, Obuasi.
During interrogation, he confessed to being part of a six-member gang that attacked an Indian national at his residence at New Baakoyeden, Obuasi, on April 12 2026, robbing him of GH₵150,000.00.
He disclosed that the attack was orchestrated following a tip-off from suspect Ibrahim, an employee of the victim, who informed the gang that the victim kept large sums of money.
Further investigations led to the arrest of a second suspect, Shaibu Mohammed, also known as “SM” or “Cicinati”, on 20th April 2026 at his hideout in Gausu, Obuasi. During interrogation, he admitted to participating in the planning of the robbery and confirmed that the gang had further planned to rob a distribution company near Mawuli Hotel in Obuasi.
Investigations have further revealed that both suspects are currently standing trial at the Obuasi Circuit Court in connection with a separate robbery of GH₵600,000.00.
A manhunt is ongoing to arrest the remaining accomplices, identified as Khalifa, Edward, Prof, Waddle, Ebbe, and Ibrahim, and to recover a pump action gun and a locally manufactured pistol believed to be in their possession.
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.
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