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GFZA recognised for commitment to service excellence
The Ghana Free Zones Authority has been recognised for its strong commitment to service excellence after completing a service excellence training programme at its head office in Cantonments, Accra.
The programme was organised by the Authority and facilitated by the Service Excellence Foundation Ghana.
It focused on improving staff skills, strengthening teamwork, and promoting a culture of high quality public service.
During the ceremony, the Executive Director of the Service Excellence Foundation, Caleb Kofie, and the Head of the Advisory Board, Stella Appenteng, presented a citation to the Authority.
The Foundation commended the Authority for its progressive approach to continuous improvement and its role in raising standards in Ghana’s public service.
The citation was received by the Director of Corporate Affairs, Patience Agbleze Acorlor, the Director of Human Resources, Evelyn Oye Asante, and the Head of the Internal Communication Unit under Corporate Affairs, Mohammed Oshodi.
Their representation reflected the Authority’s collaborative leadership and shared commitment to better service delivery.
The recognition strengthens the Authority’s resolve to invest in staff development and offer services that build trust, inspire confidence, and bring value to stakeholders.
The Authority views this honour as an important milestone in its ongoing efforts to improve service delivery.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Criminal Investigation Department has launched an investigation into a viral video in which a woman identified as Arianna Naomi Mackey, an American citizen, claims she was kidnapped by five masked men, whom she alleges were officers of the Ghana Police Service on snap-check duty in Accra, and robbed her of some amount of money.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the video was recorded at a hotel in Accra where Ms. Mackey and two companions were staying.
According to the police, investigation also confirmed that they checked out of the hotel on December 5, 2025.Checks at the Kotoka International Airport also disclosed that she left Ghana on the same day.
The Police subsequently contacted the alleged victim to assist the investigation. She indicated to Police that she was out of the country and she could not get the names of the alleged officers nor the number plate of the vehicle they were using.
Police further requested for the contact details of her friend in Ghana, who she said was with her during the time of the incident.
She, however, stated that her friend does not want to be involved in the investigation.
According to the police, she has since deleted the video on her page and further efforts by the Investigators to contact her through WhatsApp calls and messages have proved unsuccessful, as she has declined to respond and later blocked the team.
Meanwhile, efforts are ongoing to secure her cooperation through appropriate diplomatic channels.
The Ghana Police Service has noted that it treats such allegations very seriously and remains committed to uncovering the facts in this case.
The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested three men believed to be part of a kidnapping syndicate responsible for abducting a 42-year-old man in Wapuli, a community in the Yendi District.
The suspects, Haruna Seidu, Amidu Bandi and Osman Bandi allegedly kidnapped the victim and demanded GH¢100,000 from his family for his release.
According to a police statement, officers from the Regional Police Intelligence Directorate were deployed to Wapuli after the incident was reported.
The team conducted surveillance and launched a rescue operation.
On Friday, December 5, 2025, police successfully rescued the victim and arrested the suspects after what was described as an intense exchange of gunfire.
The suspects were later taken into custody and are expected to be arraigned before court.
The Police said the a fourth suspect, who is believed to have sustained gunshot wounds during the operation, is currently on the run.
They urged the public to provide any information that may lead to his arrest.
By: Jacob Aggrey
