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GPA elects new National President
The Ghana Psychological Association (GPA) has elected Dr Richmond Acquah-Coleman as its new National President at this year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Dr Acquah-Coleman, a seasoned Industrial and Organisational Psychologist, has served the association in various leadership roles such as Public Relations Officer, Treasurer, and National Secretary, thereby bringing over eight years of executive experience to his new role.
With a strong background in organisational psychology, employee mental health, and academia, Dr Coleman aims to enhance professional development for psychologists, raise public awareness on mental health issues, and advocate improved mental health policies.
In his acceptance speech, the seasoned Psychologist expressed gratitude for the confidence placed in him by the GPA and reaffirmed his dedication to advancing psychology and promoting mental health and wellbeing across Ghana.
He will work alongside a dynamic team of newly elected executives; Mr Peter Mintir Amadu (Vice President), Mr Seth Asafo (Secretary), and Mr Feikoab Parimah (Treasurer).
Others include Dr Isaac Newman-Arthur (Public Relations Officer), and Ms Sarah Woldeamanuel (Organising Secretary) to strengthen the GPA’s influence and impact on mental health advocacy and professional growth within the psychological community.
By Elizabeth Agyeibea Ackon
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Upper West Regional Police Command secures conviction against notorious robbers
The Upper West Regional Police Command is pleased to announce the conviction and sentencing of Abdulai Ibrahim alias Baba, 34 (Driver Mate) and Abdulai Kipo, 36 (Butcher), for their involvement in conspiracy to commit crimes to wit robbery and robbery.
The duo were found guilty and sentenced to 28 and 18 years imprisonment in Hard Labour, respectively.
The accused persons were implicated in a series of robberies across the Napogbakole, Danko, SSNIT, and Konta areas of the Wa Municipality.
Their arrest and conviction were made possible through intelligence-led investigations and meticulous gathering of evidence by the Regional Police Intelligence Directorate.
The conviction and sentencing were carried out at the Wa Circuit Court, presided over by His Honour Jonathan Avoogo.
The court’s verdict underscores the Command’s commitment to ensuring justice and safety in the region.
The Upper West Regional Police Command reaffirms its determination to make the region safe for peaceful coexistence and will continue to work tirelessly to combat crime and protect its residents.
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Police arrest two suspects for possession of suspected narcotic substance at Ayi Mensah
The Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects for possession of eleven (11) large compressed sacks of a substance suspected to be narcotics at Ayi Mensah in the Greater Accra Region.
The suspects, Mathew Narkotey and Augustine Teye, were arrested by a team from the National Operations Department (NOD) on June 7, 2025 during routine patrols. The suspects were onboard a Mazda pick-up truck with registration number GT 3490-P when a search uncovered the suspected narcotic substance concealed in the vehicle.
The vehicle and the suspected substances have been impounded and are currently secured at the Joint Operations Centre for evidential purposes.
Both suspects are in police custody assisting with investigations, while efforts are underway to arrest one Martey, named by the suspects as the intended recipient of the consignment.
