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Be proud of yourselves, celebrate achievements of ancestors…Bagbin tells chiefs, people of Bono Region
Mr Bagbin
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has asked the chiefs and people of Techiman in the Bono East Region to be proud of themselves and celebrate the achievements of their ancestors.
According to him, one of their illustrious sons the region must celebrate was Nii Kwabena Bonny, aka ‘Boycotthene,’ a chief from Osu who he said was very instrumental in Ghana’s struggle to attain independence in 1957.
Nii Kwabena Bonny, a royal from Techiman, he said engineered the boycott of European goods in the Gold Coast, culminating in the 1948 riots and subsequently paved the way for the country’s independence.
“This instrumental role Nii Kwabena Bonny played by rallying the support of other chiefs in the Gold Coast to boycott European goods compelled the British colonial administrators to speed up the process in granting the country independence; that feat is worth celebrating.”
Mr Bagbin was speaking at a public forum as part of activities marking the 30th anniversary celebrations of the Fourth Republican Parliamentary Democracy in Ghana at Techiman in the Bono East Region.
The forum, organised by the Parliamentary Service Board was attended by traditional rulers, clergy, security agencies, students from the Senior High Schools, Members of Parliament among others.
The Speaker of Parliament urged the youth especially the students to show keen interest in learning the history and cultural heritage of their respective localities to enable them gain knowledge and better appreciate who they are.
Parliamentary democracy, he noted has ensured a stable governance and an uninterrupted democracy, bringing about enormous benefits to the country.
The Vice President of the Bono East Regional House of Chiefs, Nana Owusu Sekyi, appealed to parliament to ensure absolute peace during and after the December poll.
According to him, the death of eight citizens during the 2020 general elections in the Techiman area was a dent on Ghana’s fledgling democracy and such a thing should not occur anywhere in the country come December.
The chief who is also the President of the Baasa Traditional Council noted that nobody should be attacked or intimidated during the electioneering campaigns and elections day.
From Daniel Dzirasah, Techiman
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.
The Global Network of Export-Import Banks and Development Finance Institutions (G-NEXID) successfully held its sixth (6th) Exchange Programme, hosted by the Ghana Export – Import Bank (GEXIM) Bank in Accra from March 22 to 23 March.
The event brought together member institutions, partner organisations and Ghanaian public entities to advance dialogue on South-South trade, investment and development finance, while also creating opportunities for knowledge-sharing and institutional cooperation.
Organised as a capacity-building and networking platform, the 2026 edition of the G-NEXID Exchange focused on GEXIM’s experience in developing innovative solutions to promote intra-African and extra-African trade.
It also highlighted trade and investment opportunities in Ghana, particularly in the context of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and broader national development initiatives.
The Exchange Programme forms part of G-NEXID’s mandate to foster cooperation among export-import banks and development finance institutions in support of South-South trade and investment.
This 6th edition follows earlier successful programmes hosted by India Exim Bank (2016), BNDES (2017), Indonesia Eximbank (2018), Afreximbank (2019) and Saudi EXIM Bank (2025).
On the first day, participants were presented with G-NEXID institutional information and received an update on the Network’s 2026 work programme.
There were a series of substantive presentations, including an overview of the Ghanaian economy by the Ministry of Finance, with particular attention to debt-related challenges; a presentation by the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), on investment opportunities in the country; and institutional presentations by GEXIM and Development Bank Ghana (DBG) on their respective mandates, initiatives, products and services.
Discussions during the sessions underscored strong interest in sector-focused webinars and business dialogues, particularly in agribusiness value chains such as poultry and rice.
Participants also emphasized the importance of continued information exchange and the sharing of best practices, especially in the area of guarantees.
The second day opened with a presentation on the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme, a national economic transformation strategy launched by President John Dramani Mahama in July 2025.
The initiative aims to enhance economic productivity through continuous industrial activity, accelerated export development and strategic import substitution.
As the programme is expected to mobilise both private and development capital, it presents concrete opportunities for G-NEXID members in areas such as co-financing, guarantees, trade finance and technical cooperation.
The programme also featured institutional presentations by guest organisations, namely the African Guarantee and Economic Cooperation Fund (FAGACE) and the West African Development Bank (BOAD), which shared their mandates, initiatives, products and services.
Following these exchanges, the G-NEXID Secretariat held bilateral discussions with both institutions as part of the Network’s ongoing membership drive.
Participants further benefited from a presentation by the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB), as well as a showcase of GEXIM’s key pipeline projects.
On the margins of the Exchange Programme, G-NEXID members also held their 20th Annual General Assembly Meeting to review progress and discuss strategic priorities.
Following the event, participants joined the GEXIM@10 International Conference, held from March 24-25, 2026 under the theme, “A Decade of Enabling Export Trade and Industrial Transformation: Resetting GEXIM for the Next Frontier.”
The conference provided an important platform for exploring how Ghana can strengthen its transition from a primary commodity exporter to a more competitive player in value-added trade and industrial development.
Source – G-NEXID
