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Gomoa East District Gets New Fire Station
Muntaka Mohammed – Mubarak, Minister for the Interior, has commissioned a Fire Station at Yesukrom-Fetteh in the Gomoa East District, funded, built, and furnished by the Church of Pentecost.
Delivering his remarks, the Minister praised the Church for its generosity, highlighting the importance of collaboration between faith-based organisations and Government in nation-building.
“This bold and generous act speaks volumes about how faith-based organisations can complement government efforts in nation-building, particularly in areas of safety and disaster preparedness”, he stated.
Muntaka Mubarak added that the responsibilities of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) have evolved from basic fire suppression to encompass technical rescue, road traffic extrications, fire prevention education, hazardous material response, and now climate-induced emergencies, and as such, they require modern infrastructure like the new station to deliver effectively on their mandate.
He urged the community to take ownership of the facility, working together to ensure its success.
Acting Chief Fire Officer, Daniella Mawusi Ntow-Sarpong stated that the station will enhance the Service’s ability to respond to emergencies promptly and support operations within Yesukrom–Fetteh, the Pentecost Convention Centre, and surrounding communities.
She appealed to other faith-based organisations, corporate bodies, and individuals to emulate the example of the Church of Pentecost, highlighting the positive impact it can have on public safety and community development.
Apostle Eric Nyamekye, Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, noted that GNFS has worked tirelessly to serve the nation.
He emphasised that the donation of a fire station is a testament to the Church’s commitment to supporting security agencies through its security and safety projects.
He revealed the Church’s quest to transform every sphere of society through partnerships with Government agencies, consistent with its “Possessing the Nations” agenda.
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.
