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President Mahama appoints Dzifa Gomashie, Haruna Iddrisu, Eric Opoku, others as Ministers Designate
President John Dramani Mahama has submitted names of new sets of ministrials appointments to Parliament through the Speaker.
These are regional and sector ministers deignates who he believes with the approval of parliament, would help him achieve his dreams of resetting the country.
The list include, Haruna Iddrissu who has been appointed (Minister for Education designate), Abla Dzifa Gomashie ( Minsiter for Tourism Culture and Creative Arts Designate), Eric Opku (Minister Designate for Food and Agriculture) and George Opare-Addo (Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment) among others.
The Police have arrested two suspects, including the alleged gang leader, in connection with the robbery attack on the Berekum Chelsea football team that resulted in the death of one of the players.
According to a Police update, the arrests were made after intelligence-led operations by security personnel.
One of the suspects sustained gunshot wounds during an exchange of fire with the police.
He has since been taken to a hospital where he is receiving medical treatment, while the other suspect remains in police custody assisting with investigations.
The Police indicated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang linked to the attack.
They assured the public that more details will be provided as investigations progress.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Brazzaville to attend the investiture ceremony of Denis Sassou N’Guesso.
The ceremony follows the re-election of President Sassou N’Guesso for another five year term as leader of the Republic of the Congo.
President Mahama travelled to Brazzaville shortly after launching his Free Primary Healthcare Programme in Dodowa.
He is expected to return to Accra after the ceremony scheduled for Thursday morning.
By: Jacob Aggrey
