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Let us recommit to building the peaceful Ghana Atta Mills envisioned – Prez Mahama tells Ghanaians
The President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, has called on Ghanaians to recommit themselves to the values of peace, humility, integrity, discipline, and ethical leadership as the country remembers the late President, Professor John Evans Atta Mills.
He made these remarks at the 13th Wreath-Laying Ceremony held in honour of the late president at Asomdwee Park in Accra on Thursday , July 24, 2025.
President Mahama described Professor Mills as a true servant of the people who led with compassion, calmness, and conviction.
He said the former president never allowed political power to change him and remained committed to truth, justice, and peace throughout his life.
“He was calm in the storm, a voice of reason and hope. His politics was never about insults or revenge but about service and reconciliation,” President Mahama recounted.
He noted that Professor Mills’ legacy was not only in the work he did but also in the example he set.
As his former Vice President, Mahama said he personally witnessed how Professor Mills cared for the ordinary Ghanaian and believed in leadership that placed the people above personal or political interest.
The President stressed that laying wreaths and singing praises alone were not enough to honour the memory of the late leader.
He urged Ghanaians to live by the values Professor Mills stood for.
“To truly honour him, we must carry forward his values and build the united and peaceful Ghana he dreamed of,” he said.
He assured the family of the late president of the nation’s continued support and shared in their grief.
“Though he is gone from our sight, he is not gone from our hearts. His work lives on in us, and his legacy continues to guide our path,” he affirmed.
The ceremony brought together government officials, members from the national democratic congress, traditional leaders, and ordinary citizens, all of whom paid tribute to the man many remember as the “Asomdwehene”, the King of Peace.
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.
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