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Dr Sodzi Sodzi Tettey eulogises J.J Rawlings
The Founder of Centre for Social Justice, Mr Sodzi Sodzi Tettey has described former President, Jerry John Rawlings as the fighter of social justice.
He said this in a short tribute when he joined other dignitaries to sign the book of condolence in honour of the late former President.
Mr Tetteh said that Mr Rawlings’ fight for democracy and his sense of patriotism were unparalled.
“Rest well, Your Excellency! And may the quest for social justice, the flourish of democracy, and the fire of patriotism lit by President Nkrumah, and massively reignited by your Excellency President Rawlings, inspire all patriots and progressive forces now and the times to come. Journey well!,”.
The government last Monday opened the book of condolence for high profile persons to pen their messages to J.J. Rawlings at the Accra International Conference Centre.
Among the people who eulogised the late President were Ambassadors, Clergy, Parliamentary and Presidential candidates, party faithful, and Mr Sodzi Sodzi-Tettey who is the Founder of Centre for Social Justice, a friend and a lover of the late former President’s ideologies.
By Samuel Opare Lartey
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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.
