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‘Ghanaians are hospitable’
A choir at the event
The Archdiocesan Community of French Speaking Catholic Christians of Accra and the fusion of Francophone Choirs called Our Lady of Nations, has organised a maiden mega religious concert to celebrate parents.
The event which brought together foreign nationals from various African countries aimed at fostering a cordial relationship between Ghanaians and Francophones.
The President of the Group, Nazaire Finoude said it was important to set a date and event aside annually to appreciate the contribution of parents towards the upbringing of their children.
Speaking with The Spectator on the sidelines of the event, Mr. Finoude admitted that parenting was a sacrificial job which often took a lot of comfort from them (parents) so their efforts should not go unnoticed.
The event which brought together French speaking catholics from about 15 countries from Africa and France was used to share gifts to some parents who were lucky to have their tickets chosen in a draw.
The President expressed his joy at the success of the first event and hoped that subsequent ones would even see improvement to celebrate more parents.
He commended citizens of Ghana for what he described as “their hospitality towards
foreigners”.
He was, however, concerned about the fact that some schools, landlords and ladies liked to charge extra school fees and rents which, sometimes, were outrageous but they were left with no choice but to continue to patronise their services.
He encouraged the local people to take advantage of Francophones they associate with especially at church to learn French because, among others, it would facilitate communication between them and other nationals.
He said when people from an English speaking country could speak the French language it gave them an advantage on the job market if a bilingual was being sought.
Mr. Finoude advised all foreign nationals to strive to work harder and live in peace in Ghana and also stay out of trouble to be good ambassadors of their various countries and contribute to the growth of the Catholic community.
By Dzifa Tetteh Tay
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old driver, Bismark Kpormeno, for possession of a large quantity of compressed plant materials suspected to be Indian hemp.
The arrest was made on Sunday, 31 May 2026 by officers of the Tema Highway Patrol Unit during an operation along the Tema-Ada road.
According to police, the suspect was driving a Hyundai Mighty I container truck and failed to stop when signaled. He attempted to evade arrest but was pursued and apprehended at Bondase.
A search of the vehicle revealed twelve 12 sacks and eighty 80 parcels of compressed plant materials concealed in a container and wrapped in sellotape.
Preliminary investigations show the narcotics were allegedly loaded at Kpeve in the Volta Region and were being transported to Ada.
The suspect is currently in police custody assisting with investigations. The truck and exhibits have been impounded for evidential purposes.
The Tema Regional Police Command says it remains committed to combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
They also urged the public to support law enforcement by providing timely and credible information on suspicious activities.
Firefighters from the Peki Fire Station of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded swiftly to a fatal head-on collision involving a Mercedes-Benz container truck (WR 1553-C) travelling from Nkwanta to Accra and a Mercedes-Benz passenger bus (GR 3215-E) travelling from Battor to Kabiti in the Oti Region.
The crash occurred at Peki-Tsame near Peki Senior High School in the early hours of Tuesday, 2nd June 2026.
A total of forty (40) persons were involved, comprising twenty-one (21) males, fifteen (15) females, and four (4) children.
Through a coordinated rescue operation, firefighters extricated 25 injured casualties, including 23 adults and two children.
Sadly, 15 persons lost their lives, made up of nine males and 6 females.
The injured were conveyed to the Peki Government Hospital for treatment, while the deceased were handed over to the Police, who conveyed them to the hospital mortuary for preservation and further investigation. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
The Ghana National Fire Service has extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and urges all motorists to observe road traffic regulations, avoid dangerous driving practices, and exercise maximum caution on the roads to help prevent accidents and save lives.
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