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Daasebre Okogyeaman Duodo Apem II sworn into Regional House of Chief
The paramount chief of Nsawkaw traditional area in the Tain District of Bono Region Daasebre Okogyeaman Duodo Apem II has called on his colleague chiefs to endeavour to foster peace and unity in order to drive the developmenl agenda of the country.
The 63-year-old businessman known in private life as Kwame Attakora-Gyan noted that chiefs must always build bridges, especially in times of adversity rather than becoming the conduit of derailing the peace and stability of the country.
The paramount chief who have been gazetted by the National House of Chiefs was speaking with journalists here in Sunyani on Friday as part of his outdooring ceremony to become a member of the regional house of chiefs.
The Daasebre Okogyeaman Duodo Ampem II took the judicial oath and oath of secrecy performed by both the president of the Regional House of Chiefs Pimmampim Yaw Kagbrese V and Justice Patrick Baryeh, a High Court judge to be admitted into the house.
Congratulating the new member of the house of chiefs, President of the House Pimampim Yaw Kagbrese V appealed to all queenmothers and kingmakers to follow the customary processes in the nomination and subsequent installation of chiefs to avoid needless litigation and conflicts on chieftaincy institutions.
The chieftaincy institution, he said, anchors on transparency and that rightful heirs need the opportunity to access the throne on the basis of monetary considerations.
From Daniel Dzirasah, Sunyani
The Ghana Police Service has arrested three (3) suspects in connection with a case of possession of narcotic drugs and engaging in prohibited drug-related activities within the Accra metropolis.
On April 10, 2026, the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector General of Police received intelligence that a group of individuals were planning to engage in the sale of suspected narcotic drugs at Dzorwulu in Accra.
A surveillance operation was mounted and on 11th April 2026, a Police team proceeded to the area and arrested two suspects, Bright Ayivor and Ifeanyi Ijeoba.
The suspects were found in possession of twenty-two (22) compressed substances suspected to be cocaine, which were being prepared for sale to a prospective buyer.
Further interrogation of the suspects led to the identification of a third suspect, Kwabena Botwe as a key figure in the drug trade.
A follow-up operation at Caprice resulted in his arrest after Police mounted surveillance during a planned transaction involving proceeds from the sale of the suspected drugs.
The suspect later led Police to his residence at Greda Estates, where a search resulted in the retrieval of an amount of GHc400,000 and a counting machine.
According to the police, during the operation, he attempted to bribe the arresting officers with an additional GHc420,000, which has been retained as evidence.
All the suspects are currently in Police custody assisting investigations and will be put before the court.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, yesterday April 14, 2026, promoted seven officers of the Tema Regional Police Command to their next ranks for their role in a recent anti-robbery operation in Tema.
The promotions were awarded to officers who responded to a robbery attack on a Mobile Money vendor at Tema Community 5 leading to the shooting of two robbery suspects and the recovery of a firearm, ammunition, and other exhibits.
The officers promoted are Chief Inspector Enoch Nartey Nuer, Inspector Gershon Dekpey; Inspector Prince Asante; No. 45881 Sergeant Lukman Mohammed; No. 49900 Sergeant Eugene Kuudouru; No. 54157 Corporal Jerome Akator; and No. 59882 Lance Corporal Jonathan Sewurah.
The IGP, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), congratulated the officers on their promotion and commended them for their courage, discipline, and commitment to duty.
The IGP urged the officers to view their promotion as a call to higher responsibility and encouraged all personnel to continue working with dedication and professionalism in the service of the nation.
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