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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)
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NPP Will Surely Return to Power in 2028 — Justin Kodua Declares, Accuses Mahama Government of State-Sponsored Persecution
The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has expressed confidence that the party will return to power in December 2028, promising that the NPP will present a stronger, united front to the Ghanaian people.
Speaking at a press conference at the party’s headquarters, Mr. Kodua assured members and supporters that despite current challenges, the NPP remains the best option for Ghana’s development.
“We have more than three years to preach to Ghanaians our record and what the New Patriotic Party stands for. I can assure you, issues of apathy and reconciliation will all be addressed. Inshallah, come December 7, 2028, the New Patriotic Party will surely come back to power,” he declared confidently.
Mr. Kodua also used the platform to criticize the John Mahama-led government, accusing it of persecuting NPP members through the abuse of state institutions.
According to him, the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government has “weaponised” state security agencies and the judiciary to target political opponents, describing the situation as a dangerous threat to Ghana’s democracy.
He said the NPP had on several occasions held demonstrations and press conferences to remind the government that Ghana is a country governed by the rule of law, but such calls have gone unheeded.
“Unfortunately, our calls have fallen on deaf ears, but as a party, we shall not back down on our resolve to fight this injustice,” he said.
Mr. Kodua cited instances where NPP members have allegedly been detained beyond the lawful 48-hour limit and subjected to excessive bail conditions.
He stressed that these actions violate Article 14 of the 1992 Constitution, which guarantees that any person arrested or detained must be brought before a court within 48 hours or released on reasonable terms.
He further noted that the practice also contravenes Section 96 of the Criminal and Other Offences Procedure Act (Act 30) and several Supreme Court decisions, including Martin Kpebu vs. Attorney-General, which emphasize that bail must not be punitive or unreasonable.
“Under President John Mahama’s administration, a person is rather presumed guilty until proven innocent. This level of selective justice and intolerance of dissent is eroding public confidence in Ghana’s democratic and judicial systems,” he lamented.
Mr. Kodua described as alarming the growing “culture of silence,” where citizens are allegedly targeted for expressing dissenting opinions on social media, warning that it poses a threat to the nation’s democratic gains.
He reaffirmed the NPP’s commitment to defending justice and freedom, insisting that the party will not relent in protecting the rights of its members and all Ghanaians.
“The repercussions of this culture of silence are dangerous. It reverses the democratic progress we’ve made as a country,” he warned.
In a more hopeful tone, Mr. Kodua announced that the NPP would soon resume issuing membership cards to strengthen its grassroots organization ahead of the 2028 elections.
“I’m happy to announce that starting next week, we’ll continue with the issuing of membership cards to our members,” he said.
He ended his address by reiterating his belief that the NPP will return to power in 2028, saying Ghanaians have experienced both major political parties and can clearly see the difference.
“Ghanaians have tested both the NPP and the NDC, and I tell you, the difference will be clear. The New Patriotic Party will surely come back to power,” he concluded confidently.
— By Jacob Aggrey
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources and Acting Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has arrived in Brazil to lead Ghana’s delegation to the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30).
The global climate summit is being held in Belém, a city in northern Brazil, where world leaders, negotiators, civil society groups, and environmental experts are meeting to discuss major decisions on climate action, nature conservation, and sustainable development.
As head of Ghana’s delegation, Mr. Armah-Kofi Buah is expected to deliver Ghana’s national statement at the Summit of Heads of State on Thursday, November 6, 2025, on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama.
His speech will highlight Ghana’s key climate priorities, commitments, and expectations for global cooperation.
The Acting Minister and his team will also participate in negotiations, ministerial dialogues, and other scheduled activities throughout the two-week conference, which runs from November 6 to November 21, 2025.
According to the Ministry of Environment, Ghana’s participation in COP30 underscores the government’s strong commitment to protecting the environment, promoting climate resilience, and building strategic partnerships with other countries to tackle global environmental challenges.
The Ministry added that Ghana will continue to use international platforms such as COP30 to share knowledge, engage in meaningful dialogue, and strengthen cooperation for sustainable development.
— By Jacob Aggrey
