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Eric Opoku appointed Minister for Food and Agriculture
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Member of Parliament for Asunafo South Constituency, Eric Opoku as Minister for Tourism Designate.
Hon. Eric Opoku is a seasoned politician with expertise in law, agriculture, and leadership With over 12 years of parliamentary experience, he has risen from the back benches to
become the Ranking Member on the Food, Agriculture, and Cocoa Affairs Committee.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Law from KNUST and an LLM (Distinction) in international Business Law from the University of Essex, UK.
He has also earned certifications in International Legislative Drafting and Fisheries Management from the United States,
The Police have arrested two suspects, including the alleged gang leader, in connection with the robbery attack on the Berekum Chelsea football team that resulted in the death of one of the players.
According to a Police update, the arrests were made after intelligence-led operations by security personnel.
One of the suspects sustained gunshot wounds during an exchange of fire with the police.
He has since been taken to a hospital where he is receiving medical treatment, while the other suspect remains in police custody assisting with investigations.
The Police indicated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang linked to the attack.
They assured the public that more details will be provided as investigations progress.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Brazzaville to attend the investiture ceremony of Denis Sassou N’Guesso.
The ceremony follows the re-election of President Sassou N’Guesso for another five year term as leader of the Republic of the Congo.
President Mahama travelled to Brazzaville shortly after launching his Free Primary Healthcare Programme in Dodowa.
He is expected to return to Accra after the ceremony scheduled for Thursday morning.
By: Jacob Aggrey
