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New executive for NTC Local Union sworn-in
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MR Henry Atakey, the Principal Industrial Relations Officer of the Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU- Ghana), has on behalf of the General Secretary, Mr Morgan Ayawine, sworn in a new eight-member executive of the Local Union of the New Times Corporation (NTC).
The new executive is chaired by Mr Roland Wotordzor, and ably assisted by Anthony Marshack (Vice Chairman), Mr Vincent Owusu Sarpong (Secretary) and Mr Ebenezer Addai (Assistant Secretary). The rest are Mr John Mensah (First Trustee), Mr Kenneth Amfoh Mensah (Second Trustee), Mr Eric Cobbinah (Executive Member) and Mr David Tetteh (Youth Representative).
After administering the oath of office, Mr Atakey urged the new executive members to handle membership dues of the union wisely. He further advised them to be humble and continue to work hand in hand with the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the corporation for the wellbeing of workers.
In his acceptance speech, the Chairman for the Local Union, Roland Wotordzor, thanked the outgoing chairman and colleagues for being a good mentor to them.
“I, therefore, urge all members to put aside their differences and let’s work together because we have a lot ahead of us,” he added.
The outgoing Local Union Chairman, Mr Cephas Aveh, emphasised the need for unity and eschew backbiting, gossips and other negative attitudes. According to him, these negative attitudes could harm the union.
The Chairman for the Professional and Managerial Staff Union (PMSU), Mr Andrew Parker, said the new mandate was a significant step in strengthening leadership and advancing the organisation’s vision. He urged them to continue to do their best and serve the workers effortlessly.
The Editor of The Spectator, Mrs Georgina Naa –Marku Quaittoo, called for a peaceful working environment between management staff, and congratulated the new executive on their election.
Mrs Agnes Nketia, the Human Resource Manager of NTC urged the new executive to leave a good legacy when their tenure of office comes to an end and make a positive impact on the corporation.
Also present at the swearing-in ceremony was the Acting Editor of The Ghanaian Times, Mr David Adadevoh, Supervisor- Advert, Sales and Business Relations, Mrs Edzodzi Can-Tamakloe, the Acting Chief Accountant, Mr Eric Nkum, Acting Internal Auditor, Ismaila Attual and some members of the PMSU.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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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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