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President Mahama commissions eleven envoys
President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned eleven new envoys at a ceremony at The Presidency in Accra today
The envoys are: Benjamin Anani Quashie — High Commissioner to South Africa , Captain George Kofi Nfojoh (Rtd.) — High Commissioner to Togo, Professor Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh — High Commissioner to Canada, Alhaji Abdul‑Rahman Haruna Attah — High Commissioner to Namibia , Kojo Choi — Ambassador to South Korea, Dr Kwame Ampofo — Ambassador to Hungary, Magnus Kofi Amoatey — Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Benedict Batatabe Assorow — Ambassador to the Holy See , Professor Mrs Esi Awuah — Ambassador to the Swiss Confederation, Kwesi Ahwoi — Ambassador to the Republic of Serbia and Mohammed Abubakari Manaf — Ambassador to Benin
Their commissioning brings the number of ambassadors and high commissioners appointed by President Mahama to twenty-nine.
In his remarks after the envoys took the oath of office and allegiance, President Mahama reaffirmed his government’s commitment to enhancing Ghana’s international presence and urged the envoys to be “a catalyst for national renewal, service, and opportunity.”
He noted that their selection “reflects years of dedicated service, discipline, and the confidence the state places in you.”
For the first time in Ghana’s diplomatic practice, the President announced the introduction of a new framework of accountability through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), which will define mandates, set benchmarks, and ensure that diplomacy delivers tangible benefits for the people of Ghana.
He added that the envoys have been thoroughly briefed on the Government’s Resetting Ghana Agenda — a national blueprint aimed at restoring hope, rebuilding trust, and rekindling prosperity.
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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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