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NPA CEO applauds staff performance, urges renewed commitment in 2026
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, has praised staff of the Authority for what he described as a strong and commendable performance throughout 2025, noting that their collective efforts have significantly strengthened the institution.
In a New Year message, Mr Tameklo said the dedication and professionalism of staff had helped reinforce the NPA’s regulatory role, while improving cooperation across the downstream petroleum sector.
He added that the progress made over the past year had positioned the Authority on a firm path towards sustainable growth and innovation.
“I extend my heartfelt appreciation to our dedicated staff, valued stakeholders and partners for your commitment and support throughout the past year,” he said, acknowledging the contributions of both internal teams and external partners to the Authority’s successes.
According to him, the gains recorded in 2025 demonstrate what can be achieved through teamwork, shared responsibility and a clear sense of purpose.
“Together, we have strengthened the Authority’s regulatory mandate, enhanced collaboration across the downstream petroleum sector, and laid firm foundations for sustainable growth and innovation,” Mr Tameklo stated.
Looking ahead, the NPA Chief Executive urged staff to approach the new year with renewed focus, stressing the importance of efficiency, consumer protection and innovation.
He called on the workforce to remain united and committed to the Authority’s reset agenda.
“With unity of purpose, professionalism and shared responsibility, let us continue the reset agenda to deliver excellence in service to Ghana and its people,” he added.
A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment with hard labour by the Bekwai Circuit Court for his role in a 2022 robbery at a mining site at Manso Akwasiso in the Ashanti South Region.
The convict, Dominic Ofori, also known as Fanta, was arrested on 16th February 2026 after years on the run. He pleaded guilty before the Bekwai Circuit Court to robbery contrary to Section 149 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 Act 29, and was accordingly sentenced to 25 years imprisonment with hard labour.
On March 20, 2022, the Manso Adubia District Police received intelligence that a group of armed men from Manso Abodom were planning to attack a mining site at Manso Akwasiso to rob the owner of gold concentrate. Acting on the information, police mounted a coordinated operation and laid an ambush at the site.
At about 5:30 pm the same day, four-armed men arrived at the site, fired indiscriminately, and robbed the miners of their gold concentrate. The police team on surveillance intervened, resulting in an exchange of gunfire.
Three of the suspects, Abu Abubakar, Musah Latif, and Gideon Takyi, sustained gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead on arrival at St Martins Catholic Hospital at Agroyesum. Dominic Ofori escaped at the time but was later arrested and put before the court.
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has assured the public of its continued commitment to combating violent crimes and bringing offenders to justice.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested 45-year-old Isaac Boafo, also known as “Duabo King,” for allegedly publishing false news intended to cause fear and panic.
Police said the arrest follows a viral TikTok video in which Boafo claimed that four officers at the Central Police Station in Kumasi engaged in inappropriate conduct with commercial sex workers during night patrols in Asafo.
Officers from the Police Intelligence Directorate (Ashanti Region) apprehended Boafo after receiving intelligence about the video.
During questioning, he admitted to creating the video to attract views and engagement online, and acknowledged that he could not prove the allegations.
Boafo also admitted making comments about the President of the Republic for content purposes and could not defend those statements.
He has been formally charged and is in detention as investigations continue.
The Ashanti Regional Police have warned the public against publishing or sharing false information on social media, noting that such acts can cause fear, panic, and damage reputations.
They said anyone found engaging in similar conduct will face legal action.
By: Jacob Aggrey
