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GTA CEO Efua Houadjeto grabs 2 awards at 15th Goldbond RTP Awards
Maame Efua Houadjeto, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), has added two significant honours to what is becoming a defining streak of leadership excellence.
At the 15th Goldbond RTP Awards, held at the Accra International Conference Centre, she was named Best Public Company CEO of the Year 2025, a recognition of her strategic management and transformative approach within the public sector.
This follows her international recognition as Global Cultural Ambassador at a Pre-Grammy event in Beverly Hills ahead of the 2026 Grammy Awards, a distinction that reflects her growing influence in positioning Ghana’s tourism and creative economy on the global stage.
These recognitions come on the heels of a year widely regarded as a turning point for Ghana’s tourism. Reflecting on the recognition, Mrs Houadjeto noted that, “These honours are not just personal milestones. They reflect the collective effort of the Ghana Tourism Authority, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, and our partners to position Ghana’s culture and tourism as global assets with lasting value.”
Under her leadership, initiatives such as December in Ghana, Heritage Month, culinary activations like Taste 68 at 68, and strengthened diaspora and cultural diplomacy efforts have reshaped how Ghana presents herself to the world.
The local award affirms operational excellence. The international honour signals cultural impact beyond Ghana’s borders. Together, they reinforce a consistent pattern: strategic leadership delivering measurable visibility and influence.
As Ghana continues to strengthen its tourism agenda, her recent awards underscore more than achievement; they signal momentum.
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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.
