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CNC launches Ebo Whyte Student Drama Competition
The Centre for National Culture (CNC), Accra, has launched this year’s edition of the CNCs Ebo Whyte Student Drama Competition at Accra Academy in Accra.
OrganiSed by the CNC in partnership with Roverman Productions, seven schools were to appear on day one of the zonal competition but four turned up with the others expected to join along the line.
The schools included Accra Academy, Accra Girls Senior High School, Kaneshie Technical Senior High and Ebenezer Senior High Schools all in zone one.
Following a completion of the five zonal competition, emerging finalists from each zone would converge at the National Theatre for the grand finale competition next month.
In an address, the Acting Regional Director for CNC, Mr Eric Ohene- Larbi, said the competition offers a unique opportunity for our young actors and actresses to learn, grow and shine.
He said the competition was a platform where participants were challenge to be bold, to express themselves, and to strive for excellence in the performing arts.
He said “Theatre Arts play a vital role in society and it allows us to tell stories, explore our identities, share our cultures and preserve memories.”
According to him, the mission of the CNC through this initiative is to nurture creative talents, build confidence and inspire critical thinking.
Mr Ohene- Larbi acknowledged the unwavering support of Roverman Production and the Playwright Uncle Ebo Whyte who have stood firmly by the centre since the concept of the competition was rolled out.
Mr Ohene Larbi urged benevolent organisations, individuals and major stakeholders who have the art of drama at heart to support the CNC to enable it promote Ghanaian culture and deepen our cultural heritage.
A student from Accra Academy, Master Daniel Mensah commended the organisers of the programme and urged authorities to sustain it to harness more talents for the entertainment industry.
BY SPECTATOR REPORTER
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.
