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Female Ambassadors to Ghana pay courtesy call on Vice President
H.E Dr. Erieka Bennett, Founder of the official Embassy for the 6th Region of Africa in collaboration with H.E Imane Ouaadil, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco and Dean of Women Ambassadors in Ghana, On February 4, 2025 led a high-level delegation of female Ambassadors in Ghana to the Office of the Vice President of Ghana, H.E Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang.
This meeting had the attendance of the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morroco ,H.E Imane Ouaadil,Ambassador of the Republic of Peru, H.E. Liliana Gomez, High Commissioner of Barbados, H.E. Juliet Bynoe-Sutherland, High Commissioner of Canada,H.E. Miriam Montrat, High Commissioner of the Republic of Rwanda, H.E. Rosemary Mbabazi, Ambassador of Mexico – H.E. Norma Ang Sanchez, Ambassador of Suriname, H.E Fidelia Graand-Galon, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates – H.E Dr. Badreyya Al Shehhi, the Ambassador of Equatorial Guinea, H.E. Cecilia Obono Ndong Nchama and Dr. Toni Luck – Co-Founder –DAF.
During the meeting, the female Ambassadors pledged their support to the Vice President, reaffirming their commitment to Ghana’s development and growth. H.E. Dr. Erieka Bennett also delivered a presentation on the DAF Youth Empowerment and Training Center (DAFYETC), highlighting its mission to equip young people with essential skills in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
The DAFYETC pledged 20 scholarships to the Vice President and will be working with her office to help support youth empowerment in Ghana. now open to receive young people for training, aiming to support the Ghanaian youth in acquiring digital skills and enhancing their employability.
This initiative aligns with the global efforts to promote digital inclusion and bridge the gap in ICT skills, particularly among young people.
The meeting concluded on a positive note, with all parties expressing their enthusiasm for future collaborations and mutual support
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.
