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President Mahama swears in Chairperson and Members of governing council of Ghana Police Service
The President of the Republic of Ghana John Dramani Mahama, has sworn in the Chairperson and members of the Police Council yesterday, June 10, 2025 at a brief ceremony held at the Jubilee House in Accra.
In his speech, the President urged the Council to promote reforms in the service, prioritize the welfare of personnel and deal with issues of undue delays in promotion and other personnelgrievances.
He further urged the Council to work to enhance professionalism, align the Service with the resetting agenda of the government and build trust within the Service as well as between the Service and citizens.
He therefore called for a people centered policing approach built on community partnerships, dialogue, accessibility and empathy.
The President also commended the Service for successes chalked in major criminal cases such as the rescue of the two women kidnapped in Nigeria, strides made in the fight against robbery including the arrest of suspects in the murder of the momo merchants, as well as the arrest of suspects in the murder of five people at Asiyaw.
He promised full government support for the Council and the Police Service including logistical support to improve service delivery and operational efficiency of the Service.
Speaking on behalf of the Council, the Vice President of Ghana and the Chairperson of the Council Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang thanked the President for the trust reposed in them and noted that they will be bound by a sense of duty to ensure a Police Service that is empowered, well trained and accountable.
She urged Council members to be united in purpose and work towards a safer, fairer and a more just Ghana.
Below is a composition of the Police Council:
- H.E. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang – Chairperson (Vice President of the Republic)
- Hon. Mutaka Mohammed Mubarak – Member (Minister for the Interior and Member of Parliament)
- Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno – Member (Inspector-General of Police)
- Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine – Member (Minister for Justice and Member of Parliament, representing the Attorney General’s Department)
- Mr. Daniel Owusu Nyampong, Esq. – Member (Representative of the Ghana Bar Association)
- COP/Nathan Kofi Boakye (Rtd.) – Member (Representative of the Retired Senior Police Officers Association)
- DCOP/Lydia Yaako Donkor – Member (Representative of Senior Officers of the Ghana Police Service)
- Chief Inspector Angel Lolo, Esq. – Member (Representative of Junior Officers of the Ghana Police Service)
- COP/Ms. Rose Bio Atinga (Rtd.) – Member (Appointee of the President)
- Mr. Benson Tonga Baba -Member (Appointee of the President)
FOR patrons at a special thanksgiving concert held in honour of parishioners, benefactors and friends at the St. Monica Catholic Rectory at Fan Milk, Accra, Rev. Fr Bonaventure Kweku Quaidoo will continue to be seen as a man of many parts.
Usually seen dressed resplendently in his cassock, Rev. Fr. Bonaventure is known by the faithful as a preacher of the word despite his background in music.
But on this auspicious occasion, the Rector, Rev. Fr Bonaventure Kweku Quaidoo, assumed the role of a conductor of the Central Ceremonial Band of the Ghana Police Service.
In front of the band wielding the conductor’s baton, Rev. Fr Bonaventure conducted the band as they gave a rendition of some of the spiritual hymns of the faithful, thrilling the audience in the event under the theme “An Evening of the Performing Arts in Thanksgiving to Beloved Parishioners, Benefactors and Friends.”
It was attended by the clergy, parishioners and invited guests for an evening that blended sacred reflection with artistic performance.
The Chaplain-General of the Ghana Police Service, DCOP Very Rev. Fr George Arthur, opened the programme with prayer, while the closing benediction was given by Very Rev. Fr. Isaac Ebo Blay, National Director of the Pontifical Mission Society.
A highlight of the evening was a classical performance by Dr Kyoung Ok Kim of the University of Ghana’s School of Performing Arts, who reinterpreted Ghanaian melodies to the delight of the audience.
Ordained in 1990, Rev. Fr Quaidoo is a trained musician and former member of the National Symphony Orchestra. Over the past 35 years, he has served in the dioceses of Tamale, Damongo and Accra, integrating music into his pastoral ministry.
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THE 41st Farmers’ Day was held last Friday in the Volta Region, honouring outstanding farmers that contributed immensely in the sustenance of the country’s food basket.
This year’s celebration was themed “Feed Ghana, Eat Ghana, Secure the Future”, reflecting the government’s emphasis on strengthening food systems, promoting local consumption, and building long-term resilience in the agricultural sector.
It was attended by the President, John Dramani Mahama, Minister of Agriculture, Mr Ernest Opoku, Regional Ministers and Paramount Chief of Asogli State, Togbe Afede XIV.
The week-long observance began on December 1, at the Ho Sports Stadium with the official opening of the 2025 National Agricultural Fair.
An 82 year-old farmer, Mr Opanin Abraham Kwaku Adusei from Kwawu Odumase in the Afram Plains District of the Eastern Region, was adjudged the 2025 National Best Farmer.
President Mahama commended the farmers for their dedication and pivotal role in advancing the country’s agricultural sector.
The Minister of Agriculture, Mr Eric Opoku, also attributed the current food glut to innovation and resilience of farmers.
Established in 1985, Farmers’ Day has grown into one of Ghana’s most significant national events—celebrating the enduring contributions of farmers and fishers to the nation’s development and economic stability.
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