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Catholic Church honours Speaker of Parliament
The Wa Diocese of the Catholic Church has honoured the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, for what it described as his enduring legacy of leadership grounded in wisdom and service.
The recognition took place during a Eucharistic celebration held in his honour at the Chapel of the Bishop of the Wa Diocese on 30th January 2026.
During the service, the Bishop of Wa Diocese, Most Rev Francis Bomansaan, praised the Speaker for his statesmanship and commitment to the underprivileged.
He noted that the Upper West Region and Ghana at large are fortunate to have a selfless leader and devoted Catholic serving as Speaker of Parliament.
A citation presented to Rt Hon Bagbin described him as a Christ like leader who exemplifies humility, service, love and integrity.
The citation noted that in a time when truth and integrity are scarce in public life, he stands out as a figure whose honesty offers guidance and hope.
In a brief statement, the Speaker expressed gratitude to the Catholic Church for the honour and called for continued prayers and spiritual guidance for national leadership.
He also highlighted the role of the Catholic Church in Ghana’s development, particularly in deprived areas such as the Upper West Region.
He described the Church as a major pillar of development in northern Ghana and commended its contribution to education and health through the establishment and management of quality schools and health facilities.
Speaker Bagbin encouraged the Church to continue addressing both the spiritual and material needs of the underprivileged.
He further pledged Parliament’s support for the initiatives of religious bodies and faith based organisations across the country.
The event ended with prayers led by the Bishop and a group of priests, who asked for good health and divine blessings for the Speaker.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has revealed that in the whole of 2024, only GHS 362 million was released to MMDAs in Common Fund.
Contrary to this, In 2025 alone GHS 5 billion was released to the MMDAs with the following breakdown as follows.
The Minister made this revelation when he took his turn at the Government Accountability Series held today.
In breakdown, the minister nonted that 1st Quarter – 790,372,058.40 was released for 2025.
He added that for the 2nd Quarter, 1,464,983,309.60 was released.
3rd Quarter saw the release of 1,188,921,640.80 and
1,592,706,391.20 for 4th Quarter.
The Minister added tha each of the MMDAs were required to undertake the following; at least 2-CHPS compounds, 3 Classroom blocks, 10 Boreholes, and Completion of legacy projects.
Additionally, 25% of the Common Fund was allocated for the Construction of 24-Hour Economy Model Markets.
Ahmed Ibrahim noted that as a result of the timely and unprecedented release of Funds, a total of 494 CHPS compounds, 761 Classroom Blocks, 4,029 Boreholes, and 2,755 Legacy projects are currently at various stages of completion.
Also, he added that 261 24-Hour Economy Model Markets have all been awarded on contracts and construction has begun on many of them.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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.
