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Be vigilant during Easter …Police warns residents
ASP Avornokadzi addressing parishioners of theSt. Augustine Catholic Church Ashaiman while
other church leaders and police officers look on
The Ashaiman Police command has cautioned members of the public, especially those within its jurisdiction to be vigilantduring the Easter festivities and not fall into any ‘trap’ by criminals.
The Acting District Commander for the Ashaiman District Police Command, Asst. Supt. of Police (ASP), Mr. Isaac Avornokadzi disclosed that the Service has observed over the years that criminals like to take advantage of festive seasons such as Easter to carry out their activities on unsuspecting members of the public.
In the light of this, he disclosed that the Service was undertaking a series of sensitisation exercises in churches and other social gatherings to caution the public to be extra careful during the period in order not to fall victims to the activities of criminals.
The aim is to have an incident-free festive period.
It was one of such exercises that took him to the St Augustine Catholic Church in Ashaiman in the Greater Accra Region (GAR) on Palm Sunday where he charged parishioners to be extra vigilant during the period to ensure their personal safety.
ASP Avornokadzi assured residents of Ashaiman that the police was poised to make the area uncomfortable for criminals in the Easter season and beyond.
He disclosed that several measures have been put in place to make personnel available and visible to enhance their response time to calls placed to them.
He also urged members of the community to be each other’s keeper by being concerned about what happens around others to ensure all were safe.
“Every member of the public must observe and report anything unusual in their communities or around the neighbourhood. When you find something unusual, report it to the police immediately to ensure that criminals do not have a field day.”
He said the area would be a nogo area for criminals if residents report activities of criminals to the police freely.
He recalled occasions when some residents had failed to call the police when they observed that their neighbours were attacked.
He cautioned the public that when people were suspected to be engaging in criminal activities, they could do a citizen’s arrest and hand them over to the police for the right action to be taken.
“Don’t beat them. Don’t take the law into your own hands. Just bring them to us,” the Acting District Police Commander advised.
He encouraged the public to have confidence in the police because they are up to the task.
He advised the public to memorise the various police emergency numbers so that they could readily use them when under attack.
“Do not write it in your diary or save it on your phone alone,” he said, explaining that sometimes people under attack may not have the luxury to check from their diaries or phones to get the contacts.
From Dzifa Tetteh Tay, Ashaiman
The Africa Investment Network has entered a new partnership with 17 Asset Management to expand investment opportunities for Africans in the diaspora.
The two organisations will work together to open more pathways for diaspora investors, provide better data on markets, and connect investors to viable projects across the continent.
The partnership will focus on mapping investment opportunities across countries and sectors, building a Diaspora Pathways Program to guide new investors, and creating a shared research platform that provides market insights, returns benchmarks, regulatory updates and sector outlooks.
The two groups will also develop a trade and deal catalogue to help match businesses with partners.
As part of the collaboration, both institutions will host investment roadshows through the Global Africa Summit series, starting with GAS Accra from December 11 to 12 at the Alisa Hotel.
The event will showcase deals, hold sector briefings and connect investors with government and private sector actors.
Africa Investment Network founder and Chief Executive Jane Reindorf Osei noted that diaspora capital remains one of Africa’s strongest advantages because it is patient, purpose driven and closely linked to local development outcomes.
She explained that the partnership will help direct more diaspora investment into areas where it can make the most impact.
Chairman of 17 Asset Management, John Morris, highlighted that the joint effort will blend strong investment design with Africa Investment Network’s networks and convening power.
He stressed that improved research and compliant market access will give diaspora investors more confidence across different markets.
The two institutions will open their diaspora investment platform in the second quarter of 2026, followed by the launch of a co investment window.
Investment roadshows will also be held in North America, the Caribbean and key African centres next year.
Africa Investment Network and 17 Asset Management invited governments, development finance institutions, family offices, asset managers and other partners to support deal creation, risk sharing and market building initiatives aimed at boosting diaspora participation.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Government Communications Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu insists that neither President Mahama nor the National Democratic Congress has filed any petition seeking the removal of the Electoral Commission Chairperson and her two deputies.
In a one on one Interview with GHone, he explained that the President only forwarded petitions he received, as required by law, and has not initiated any action against the EC leadership.
According to him, the identities and motives of the petitioners remain unknown to government, and the Presidency is not involved in that part of the process.
Mr Kwakye Ofosu stressed that while the NDC has openly disagreed with some actions of the Electoral Commission in the past, the party has not submitted any petition asking for the removal of the EC Chair or her deputies.
He noted that comments by the NDC National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, questioning the EC’s competence, do not amount to a formal petition.
He added that criticism of public officials is normal and does not automatically translate into a request for their removal.
Mr Kwakye Ofosu explained that once a petition is received, the President’s only role is to forward it to the Chief Justice.
The Chief Justice then decides if the allegations have merit. If they do, a committee is set up to investigate.
He said those named in the petitions will be officially informed by the Chief Justice, not the Presidency.
They will then have the opportunity to appear before the committee, respond to the claims, and provide any evidence in their defence.
Mr Kwakye Ofosu expressed confidence that the process will be fair and will protect the rights of all those involved.
By: Jacob Aggrey
