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Peru reaffirms its bilateral relationship with Ghana
The Republic of Peru has reiterated its commitment to affirm the bilateral relationship it has shared with Ghana over the past few decades.
On its 202nd Independence Day anniversary celebration in Accra, the two countries echoed the fruitful relationship they have shared all these years and the mutual benefits it has brought to its people.
Speaking at the elegant ceremony to mark the occasion, the Peruvian Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Abel Antonio Cardenas Tuppia, said: “I will like to begin by telling you how grateful I am for this occasion which marks the 202nd celebration of independence of my country Peru, as well as 36 years of diplomatic relations with Ghana.
This represents a good opportunity to reaffirm the democratic values shared between Peru and Ghana, not just as part of our internal politics in our countries, but also our foreign policies. These common values are the basis of the friendship and good relations between our two countries.”
Ambassador Tuppia also stressed on the importance of democracy and the respect for the rule of law among both countries. He said: “The defence of democracy, the promotion of human rights and the protection of the environment which constitute the basis of the international system’s peaceful way of living, are three main areas we both share mutual interest in”.
Speaking on behalf of the government of Ghana, Mr. Henry Krapa, the Deputy Minister for Energy extended the country’s best wishes to the people of Peru on this milestone anniversary.
He said: “As you know, Ghana and Peru share very strong bonds of friendship and cooperation; and we have done so at both bilateral and multilateral levels. Relations between our two countries, which date back to 1987 have been taken to new heights with the establishment of the Embassy of Peru in Ghana on 1st October 2014.”
“Our bilateral relations over the past 36 years have been anchored on common values and mutual respect, together with our commitment to democracy, good and accountable governance, rule of law and respect for human rights; and our people, both here in Ghana and in Peru, expect nothing less than a continued deepening of this friendship, which we so beautifully share.”
The Minister also announced a partnership between Ghana and Peru to establish a Spanish Section at the Department of Languages at the University of Ghana, Legon.
“And I am happy to announce that the proposed institutional collaboration between the Spanish Section of the Department of Modern Languages at the University of Ghana and Peru will soon materialise. This development is a further testament of our recognition together, of the importance of cooperation in education and human capacity development, and my hope is that several other proposed partnerships will be implemented for our mutual benefit.”
The Tema Regional Police Command has intercepted 1,613 parcels of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs during an intelligence-led operation along the Akosombo–Tema road.
According to a press release issued by the Public Affairs Unit of the Ghana Police Service on January 13 2026, the operation formed part of ongoing efforts to clamp down on drug trafficking in the region.
The Police explained that on January 10 2026, intelligence was received that suspected narcotic drugs were being transported from the Volta Region towards Tema.
Following the information, police teams mounted surveillance along the route, with particular focus on the Agomeda Junction area.
The statement noted that at about 12:45 a.m. on January 11 2026, officers intercepted two vehicles a white Toyota Highlander with registration number GS 2013-13 and a black Mitsubishi Pajero with registration number GC 400-22.
The vehicles were being driven by two suspects, Isaac Odoi, aged 33, and Kwame Mani, aged 39.
A search conducted on the vehicles led to the discovery of several compressed yellow-wrapped parcels suspected to be narcotic drugs.
The suspects were arrested and the vehicles escorted to the police station for further action.
On January 12 2026, the suspects and the seized items were handed over to the Regional Criminal Investigations Department in Tema, where photographs and inventories were taken.
Police indicated that 872 parcels were retrieved from the Mitsubishi Pajero, while 741 parcels were found in the Toyota Highlander, bringing the total number of parcels seized to 1,613.
The suspects are currently in police custody assisting with investigations. The Police said samples of the substances will be sent to the Forensic Crime Laboratory for testing, while further searches will be carried out at the suspects’ residences.
Arrangements are also underway to process the suspects for court.
The Tema Regional Police Command reiterated its commitment to intensifying operations against drug trafficking and other criminal activities and urged the public to continue providing credible information to support police efforts.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Former Deputy Education Minister John Ntim Fordjour has hit back at Minister for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu, accusing the government of what he described as arrogance of power over alleged LGBT content in school materials.
His response followed comments by Mr Kwakye Ofosu, who described Mr Fordjour as overzealous and prone to getting carried away in his advocacy.
The minister also argued that Mr Fordjour was part of the government when the curriculum in question was introduced.
Reacting to the remarks, Mr Fordjour rejected the criticism and accused the government of insulting parents who had raised concerns about the content of textbooks and teacher manuals used in schools.
According to him, parents voted for the current government on the belief that it would protect Ghanaian values and shield children from LGBT related content in education.
He argued that the same government had now allowed materials that discuss gender beyond male and female and topics he described as sexual in nature to be introduced into classrooms.
Mr Fordjour claimed the government had been caught red handed and had even admitted plans to remove the content, yet continued to dismiss critics as being overzealous.
He stressed that parents had every right to be alarmed, noting that lessons taught in school often carry more weight than what children hear at home, in churches, or in mosques. He warned that once such ideas are taught in school, they are difficult to undo.
The former deputy minister maintained that being vigilant, even if described as overzealous, was necessary to protect children and preserve Ghanaian cultural values. He added that many parents across the country shared these concerns and would continue to speak out.
Mr Fordjour further accused the government of betraying its campaign promises and using public funds to print what he described as LGBT laced textbooks, while dismissing parents who questioned the move.
He concluded that the backlash from parents was not extremism but a natural response to what he viewed as a threat to the values and mindset of the younger generation.
By: Jacob Aggrey
