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Ghana to be Africa’s Headquarters for The World Conference of Mayors, Inc
A Booker T. Washington/George Washington Carver International Training Conference was held in Tuskegee, Alabama, from May 1 to 3.
The World Conference of Mayors Inc. hosted this historic event, which included Mayors, ambassadors, heads of organizations, and dignitaries from various countries.
The Honorable Johnny Ford, Founder of WCM, hinted that Ghana would become the Africa Headquarters of this Prestigious global network of Mayors, officials, and organizations. This decision follows their partnership with RAIN Foundations, an International Missions-Based organization headquartered in Ghana.
Among the speakers for this special occasion was the founding president of Relevant Achievers Impacting Nations (RAIN), Raphaelle Antwi, known widely as Author Ralph.
In his presentation, he emphasized the need for society to give attention to matters regarding appreciation, authority, foundation, legacy, and succession.
Author Ralph charged all the dignitaries present to be conviction-driven rather than convenience-driven, citing examples of his experiences over the last 28 years of leadership. He also encouraged the need to do more and talk less.
Honorable Jimmie Gardner, president of The World Conference of Mayors Inc. formally passed a motion to officially concretize their partnership with Relevant Achievers Impacting Nations. Everyone present yessed the motion.
The two organizations will host the National Youth Shakers Conclave & Awards on June 19. Juneteenth is a public holiday in the United States to commemorate the end of slavery.
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.
