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German couple donates to Street Academy
Mrs Sabrina Addo, a German national married to a Ghanaian, on Wednesday presented a cash amount of GH₵3,000.00 to the Street Academy in Accra.
The gesture, according to Mrs Addo, who was supported by her husband, was to offer support to the Academy.
Mrs Addo, who works as an accountant at Freie Waldorfschule Freudenstadt International School in Germany, told The Spectator that the amount was to support the management of the Academy in taking care of the children.
She said the effort being put in by the Academy to support underprivileged children was commendable, adding that “the management of the Academy must be commended for the efforts to rid the streets of these unfortunate children and give them some life.
“The Academy is doing a great job. There are hundreds of these children here, and they are fed daily with support from individuals and organisations. If we don’t help them at this stage, they would grow to become burdens on society.”
Mrs Addo stated that she would make a similar donation when she visits again from Germany.
“What actually matters is the availability of funds and logistics to support teaching and learning at the Academy. This contribution will help enhance the educational experience for the students,” she added.
Ataa Lartey, the Director of the Academy, thanked Ms Addo for the gesture, saying it would go a long way to support their activities.
He urged other individuals to also come to the aid of the Academy, not just in cash but with logistics to aid the grooming of the children in cultural and sporting activities.
BY Spectator Reporter
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Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has revealed that in the whole of 2024, only GHS 362 million was released to MMDAs in Common Fund.
Contrary to this, In 2025 alone GHS 5 billion was released to the MMDAs with the following breakdown as follows.
The Minister made this revelation when he took his turn at the Government Accountability Series held today.
In breakdown, the minister nonted that 1st Quarter – 790,372,058.40 was released for 2025.
He added that for the 2nd Quarter, 1,464,983,309.60 was released.
3rd Quarter saw the release of 1,188,921,640.80 and
1,592,706,391.20 for 4th Quarter.
The Minister added tha each of the MMDAs were required to undertake the following; at least 2-CHPS compounds, 3 Classroom blocks, 10 Boreholes, and Completion of legacy projects.
Additionally, 25% of the Common Fund was allocated for the Construction of 24-Hour Economy Model Markets.
Ahmed Ibrahim noted that as a result of the timely and unprecedented release of Funds, a total of 494 CHPS compounds, 761 Classroom Blocks, 4,029 Boreholes, and 2,755 Legacy projects are currently at various stages of completion.
Also, he added that 261 24-Hour Economy Model Markets have all been awarded on contracts and construction has begun on many of them.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
