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Dwumfour retains GJA presidency
Mr Albert Kwabena Dwumfour was on Monday re-elected president of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA).
Mr Dwumfour polled 445 votes to beat Charles Yao Mawusi, who had 245 votes.
Ms Rebecca Ekpe of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation,(GBC) polled 414 votes, against Ms Mary Mensah of the Graphic Communications Group who gained 272 votes.
Mr Dominic Hlordzi was elected General Secretary, obtaining 443 votes against his opponent, Mr Akwasi Agyeman, who received 247 votes.
Mr Suleiman Mustapha became the Organising Secretary after obtaining 365 votes, against Mr Maxwell Kudekor who attained 321 votes.
Mrs Bertha Badu-Agyei from the Ghana News Agency(GNA) was elected Treasurer with 401 votes, defeating her challenger, Ms Theodora Ametedor Yakanu of (GBC) who secured 287 votes.
Mr Zadok Kwame Gyesi won the Public Affairs position with 431 votes, beating Mr Caesar Abagali who polled 253 votes.
Meanwhile, Ama Tekyiwaa Ampadu Agyemang a Reporter with the Ghanaian Times was elected as the Eastern Regional Ghana Journalist Vice Chairperson.
The newly elected executives will serve a three-year term.
In his victory speech, Mr Dwumfour thanked members for believing in him for a second term and pledged to continue to work hard.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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.
