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President Mahama swears in Chairperson and Members of governing council of Ghana Police Service

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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.

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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.

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Below is a composition of the Police Council:

  1. H.E. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang – Chairperson (Vice President of the Republic)
  2. Hon. Mutaka Mohammed Mubarak – Member (Minister for the Interior and Member of Parliament)
  3. Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno – Member (Inspector-General of Police)
  4. Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine – Member (Minister for Justice and Member of Parliament, representing the Attorney General’s Department)
  5. Mr. Daniel Owusu Nyampong, Esq. – Member (Representative of the Ghana Bar Association)
  6. COP/Nathan Kofi Boakye (Rtd.) – Member (Representative of the Retired Senior Police Officers Association)
  7. DCOP/Lydia Yaako Donkor – Member (Representative of Senior Officers of the Ghana Police Service)
  8. Chief Inspector Angel Lolo, Esq. – Member (Representative of Junior Officers of the Ghana Police Service)
  9. COP/Ms. Rose Bio Atinga (Rtd.) – Member (Appointee of the President)
  10. Mr. Benson Tonga Baba -Member (Appointee of the President)
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Police to begin full implementation of automated traffic enforcement from October 1

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September 15, 2026

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The Ghana Police Service, through the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), will commence full implementation of its automated traffic law enforcement programme, TRAFFITECH-GH, from October 1, 2026.

According to the Service, the programme forms part of efforts to address indiscipline on Ghana’s roads and improve compliance with road traffic laws and regulations.

TRAFFITECH-GH will use cameras and Personal Data Assistant (PDA) devices to detect traffic offences and support the enforcement of road traffic regulations.

Under the programme, detected offences will be reviewed and Electronic Notices of Violation (ENV) issued to vehicle owners or drivers through SMS. The notice will indicate the offence committed and the prescribed fine.

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The Service has therefore urged all motorists, drivers and vehicle owners to comply with road traffic regulations and support the implementation of TRAFFITECH-GH to promote safer roads and reduce road traffic crashes and casualties.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme

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Henry Brew Gardner declares intent to contest Agona West NDC Youth Organizer position

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September 15, 2026

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Entrepreneur, Henry Brew Gardner has officially declared his intention to contest for the position of Agona West Constituency Youth Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the upcoming constituency elections.

In a declaration statement, Mr. Gardner said he is stepping forward with humility, courage and commitment to the progress of the constituency.

“I am stepping forward because Agona West deserves a Youth Wing that is active, united, organized, visible, disciplined, and ready to work,” he stated.

According to him, his decision to serve the NDC in Agona West is not for personal glory but a call to service, to unite the youth, strengthen the grassroots and build a formidable youth front capable of winning elections.

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“Our youth are not merely the future — we are the energy, strength, voice, and engine of our party today. We must therefore create a youth wing where every young person feels valued, heard, represented, and empowered to contribute,” he added.

Mr. Gardner said he believes in leadership that listens, engages, builds bridges and puts collective interest above personal ambition.

He outlined his vision to organize the grassroots, mobilize the youth, strengthen structures, promote unity, identify opportunities, support young people and build a stronger political force in every branch and ward of Agona West.

“I am not coming to divide. I am coming to unite. I am not coming to compete with our youth. I am coming to work with them. I am not coming for a title. I am coming to serve,” he declared.

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He called for prayers, support and guidance, rallying the youth with the message: “Agona West Youth, Our Time Is Now!”

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme

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