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Bishop Dr. Charles Hackman grabs 2 global awards
Bishop Hackman
The concept of greatness is an idea that courts the desire of many but only a few painstakingly dare to tread on that path.
What is even more unique in climbing the ladder of greatness is when out of the goodness of your heart and your love for humanity, you labour tirelessly to ensure that your very existence is of great benefit to men and in return, greatness comes knocking on your door.
In the just-ended Global Well Respected Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) Awards held in Singapore, another historic moment was made to confirm the maxim, loyalty pays.
The CEO of the H4P Organisation, Bishop Dr. Charles Cofie Hackman, who is fondly known as the Helping Hand Man, was honoured with two outstanding Awards; The Global Well Respected CEO in the Disability Advocacy and the Global Well Respected CEO in the manufacturing of home care products.
The prestigious Global Well Respected CEOs Awards come as the current additions to his impressive portfolio of honours and awards received by him both locally and internationally.
Bishop Dr. Hackman, also the CEO of DV Unlimited Company Limited is widely known for his philanthropic work. The Company specialises in the manufacturing and distribution of Home care and personal care products under the brand name DV Kliners.
The peculiarity in the business of DV Unlimited is that, all its proceeds are channelled to support Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). This system was engineered by the abled leadership of the Bishop having realised the difficulty Non-Governmental Oraganisations (NGOs) often face in receiving funding and support for their humanitarian deeds.
For more than a decade, Bishop Dr Hackman, has been an extraordinary personality who has gained prominence over the years due to his endearing affection for the vulnerable in society especially PWDs.
Having noticed how PWDs have over the years fought for parity when it comes to societal inclusion, Bishop Dr Hackman pursued the vision of bringing dignity to disability by magnifying the abilities of PWDs.
Through the H4P Organisation – an NGO with special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOG) that advocates for PWDs, Bishop Dr. Hackman’s years of disability advocacy earlier this year, earned him the distinguished Doctor of Letters Honoris (Hon. D. Litt) from the esteemed American Heritage University of Southern California in the United States of America (USA).
The H4P Organisation operates under two broad categories; the Helping Hand Community Project and the Helping Hand TV Show.
The Helping Hand Community Project provides a vast support system in the areas of education, finance, sports, entertainment, health, consultation, logistics, etc. to individuals with disability, families of persons with disability, special education schools, as well as other stakeholders and disability oriented organisations.
The Helping Hand TV Show, the first and only disability focused TV show in Ghana, provides authentic education and advocacy on disability issues. It gives in-depth knowledge about disability as well as showcases successful persons with disability in and outside Ghana.
Other unique and first-time initiatives by the H4P Organisation include the H4P Inter-schools Disability fun- games, where disability schools all over the country congregate to partake in sports activities.
The Ability Praise Concert, is a platform that throws the spotlight on the amazing talents and abilities of PWDs in the Arts and Entertainment Industry and the Christina Hackman Impact Leadership Awards (C.H.I.L. Awards), an award scheme instituted by the H4P Organisation to honour and acknowledge the people who contribute significantly towards the development of the disability community and also towards national development.
For his selfless dedication in advancing the rights and inclusivity of individuals with disability in Ghana, Bishop Dr. Hackman received the esteemed Dr. Seidu Danaa Special Award in 2013, an Honorary Doctorate in Divinity and Humanity by the Calvary Cross Clergy Council and Bible Seminary in 2019.
He also received the Ghana Leadership Awards in October, 2020, Africa’s Most Respected CEO (Manufacturing Category), the Timothy Bowles African Human Rights Leadership Award, in 2021, Doctor of Letters (D. Litt.) in 2023 and the list is unending.
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.
