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Ghana Police arrests 7 suspects in connection with fuel tanker robbery
The Accra Regional Police Command has announced the arrest of seven people in connection with the robbery and hijacking of a fuel tanker loaded with 5,400 litres of fuel at Teacher Mante, near Suhum in the Eastern Region.
In a statement, the police said the incident occurred on August 6, 2025, when the suspects, travelling in a green pickup truck, blocked the tanker with registration number GT 2493-20 and forcibly took control of it.
The statement added that the driver and his mate were handcuffed and placed in the pickup while two suspects drove the tanker away.
According to the police, the pickup was intercepted in the Accra Region the next day, and the victims were rescued.
The statement said one suspect, identified as Christian Bortey Bernard, was arrested after a chase.
The police indicated that further intelligence led officers to a fuel station at Asikwa Junction near Bunso, where the stolen tanker was found alongside another fuel tanker with registration number GN 804-13.
Six more suspects, Mark Abito, 34; Shaibu Adams, 27; Awini Ibrahim, 25; Muniru Ayeba, 19; Banabas Atiga, 26; and Abdullah Ganiu, 32 were arrested.
Two fuel tankers, a pumping machine, and a Golf car with registration number GW 5185-Z were also impounded.
The police said the suspects are in custody and assisting with investigations.
They urged the public, especially drivers and transport operators, to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
The statement further warned that individuals and groups involved in crime would be pursued, arrested, and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has held its Fourth Quarter Ministerial Advisory Board Meeting to review progress, discuss key policy matters, and strengthen collaboration towards achieving its strategic goals.
The meeting brought together members of the Advisory Board, which was set up under Section 39 of the Civil Service Act, 1993 (PNDCL 327), and the Civil Service (Ministerial Advisory Board) Regulations, 2010 (L.I. 1961).
The Board serves as a platform for continuous engagement between the Ministry and its stakeholders.
Its role is to advise the sector Minister on policy planning and implementation, while ensuring that programmes on gender, social protection, and child welfare align with national priorities and government development goals.
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, commended the Board for its consistent support and technical guidance in advancing the Ministry’s mandate.
She noted that the Ministry’s work in promoting gender equality, protecting the vulnerable, and ensuring the welfare of children and families depends on strong policies and effective partnerships.
Dr. Lartey stressed that the Advisory Board plays an important role in helping the Ministry deliver its mission in a sustainable and impactful way.
A major highlight of the meeting was a presentation on the Ministry’s achievements so far this year, followed by discussions on future policy direction and strategic focus areas.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has been unanimously elected as the Chairperson of the Africa Geopolitical Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
The election took place on October 19, 2025, during the ongoing 151st IPU Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. His victory places Ghana at the center of continental and global parliamentary diplomacy.
With this new role, Speaker Bagbin will coordinate and harmonize Africa’s collective positions on major IPU decisions and policies.
He will also serve as the continent’s chief representative on key issues such as governance, peace, security, and sustainable development.
Speaker Bagbin currently serves as the President of the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (COSPAL) and is the immediate past Chairman of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) International.
In his remarks after the election, he thanked African delegations for their confidence and unity, particularly commending Nigeria for seconding his nomination and Senegal for withdrawing its candidate in the spirit of cooperation.
He pledged to strengthen collaboration among African parliaments and promote transparency, democratic governance, and sustainable development through stronger legislative institutions.
He succeeds Ms. Angela Thokozile Didiza, Speaker of South Africa’s National Assembly, who served with distinction.
The Africa Geopolitical Group, formed in the early 1950s, serves as a continental branch of the IPU, ensuring fair representation of African countries in the Union’s committees and decision-making bodies.
It also coordinates Africa’s common positions on major parliamentary issues discussed at IPU assemblies.
By: Jacob Aggrey
