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Blema Tesaa Foundation holds forum to combat child labour
The Blema Tesaa Foundation, a non-governmental foundation which focuses on caring for the needy and the poor in society has held a Greater Accra township education to help combat child labour in the country.
Themed, ‘Child Labour’, the occasion was used as an opportunity to address challenges affecting children in the society as a result of the canker.
The occasion discussed critical conditions which hinder the progress of children and also may stop them from harnessing their God-given talents.
Mr Emmanuel Ampofo told The Spectator that it was important for Ghanaians to protect the rights of children to enable them become useful citizens in the future.
He appealed to organisations to support the Blema Tesaa Foundation in order for them to execute their work effectively for the betterment of the nation.
According to him, the foundation is a subsidiary of Tesaa Cultural Troupe which has used their dance to educate Ghanaians on most critical issues.
He said child labour was prevalent in these times since children are now at home, where most of them could be seen in the market areas of Accra were among others.
Nii Armah Okpah II, Chief of Agbogbloshie-Aayalolo in the Odododiodio Constituency of the Greater Accra Region was the special guest of honour.
He urged all to help support the fight against child labour, child trafficking and other things that affect the growth of children.
By Alfred Nii Arday Ankrah
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Upper West Regional Police Command secures conviction against notorious robbers
The Upper West Regional Police Command is pleased to announce the conviction and sentencing of Abdulai Ibrahim alias Baba, 34 (Driver Mate) and Abdulai Kipo, 36 (Butcher), for their involvement in conspiracy to commit crimes to wit robbery and robbery.
The duo were found guilty and sentenced to 28 and 18 years imprisonment in Hard Labour, respectively.
The accused persons were implicated in a series of robberies across the Napogbakole, Danko, SSNIT, and Konta areas of the Wa Municipality.
Their arrest and conviction were made possible through intelligence-led investigations and meticulous gathering of evidence by the Regional Police Intelligence Directorate.
The conviction and sentencing were carried out at the Wa Circuit Court, presided over by His Honour Jonathan Avoogo.
The court’s verdict underscores the Command’s commitment to ensuring justice and safety in the region.
The Upper West Regional Police Command reaffirms its determination to make the region safe for peaceful coexistence and will continue to work tirelessly to combat crime and protect its residents.
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Police arrest two suspects for possession of suspected narcotic substance at Ayi Mensah
The Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects for possession of eleven (11) large compressed sacks of a substance suspected to be narcotics at Ayi Mensah in the Greater Accra Region.
The suspects, Mathew Narkotey and Augustine Teye, were arrested by a team from the National Operations Department (NOD) on June 7, 2025 during routine patrols. The suspects were onboard a Mazda pick-up truck with registration number GT 3490-P when a search uncovered the suspected narcotic substance concealed in the vehicle.
The vehicle and the suspected substances have been impounded and are currently secured at the Joint Operations Centre for evidential purposes.
Both suspects are in police custody assisting with investigations, while efforts are underway to arrest one Martey, named by the suspects as the intended recipient of the consignment.
