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Ramadan: Melcom Care Foundation donates food items to National Chief Imam
Melcom and Melcom Care Foundation donated assorted food items yesterday and promised 1,000 Iftar meals to the National Chief Imam and Muslim community for the holy month of Ramadan.
The donation forms part of their commitment to social responsibility and community support.
Key executives led the donation from Melcom, including Madam Sonya Sadhwani, Executive Director), Mr. Ashok Nair, Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Zahed Siddiqui, Chief Information Officer, and Nana Opoku A.Kyei, Head of Marketing.
Items donated included 1,000 tins of Kerrygold Avantage Milk Powder,1,000 packs of Svedoly Crystal Sugar, 300 packs of Platinum Jasmine Vietnamese Rice,500 packs of Banetti Spaghetti, 600 bottles of Popizz Sparkling White Grape, 400 bottles of Popizz Sparkling Red Grape, 500 pieces of Seara Full Chicken Griller.
According to them, the act of generosity aligns with Melcom’s ongoing commitment to supporting various communities across Ghana.
Additionally, they added that the company has consistently engaged in initiatives that promote social welfare, particularly during significant religious and cultural events.
The Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, said Allah will bless them for returning a favour to the people.
“Allah does a favour to you and you return it to mankind, the blessings and guidance in Ramadan will be bestowed on you by Allah,” he added.
Sheikh Nuhu Sharubutu thanked and prayed for more success for the leadership and the company for them to continuously impact lives.
Melcom’s dedication to corporate social responsibility continues to set a commendable example for other organizations, highlighting the impact of collaborative efforts in uplifting communities and supporting religious observances.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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The Melcom delegation in a photograph with the National Chief Imam
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Alhaji Abdul Abdul Salam, Protocol to the National chief Imam received the items on his behalf
The Ghana Police Service has arrested several suspected drug peddlers and recovered large quantities of narcotic substances in intelligence-led operations across Kumasi.
The I.G.P. Special Operations Team, working with the Ashanti Regional Police Command, targeted locations identified as hubs for the sale and distribution of drugs within the metropolis.
At Asawase, Kwame Afriyie, 61, alias “Con Papa” also known as “American Man”, was arrested. Police recovered 33 compressed parcels of suspected cannabis from his room and 48 more from his provision shop.
-Additionally, at Asafo, Kofi Acheampong alias “Mokobiley” was arrested with 311 transparent sachets of dried leaves suspected to be narcotics, 13 compressed parcels, 10 brown paper wraps containing black rock-like substances suspected to be cocaine, and restricted pharmaceutical products.
The operations continued to Krofrom, where Michael Owusu Agyeman, 22, a National Service personnel, was arrested with 15 bottles of fruit juice suspected to be laced with cannabis.
Other operations at Atonsu-Bokuro, Krofrom, Kenyase, Asokwa, Buokrom and Asafo BB led to the arrest of Adamu Ibrahim, 44; Stanley Boahene, 24; Favour Emmanuel, 23; Abubakar Sadick, 28; Adwoa Serwaa Boamah, 36; Paul Quagraine, 40; Nana Kwasi Amo Peprah, 47; Hamdiyah Ibrahim, 37; Nicholas Adorku, 39; and Natson Yaaba, 31.
Exhibits retrieved include compressed parcels of suspected cannabis, tramadol tablets, ecstasy, amphetamine, suspected cocaine and other controlled substances. All items have been secured for forensic examination.
All suspects have been arraigned and remanded into Police custody pending further court dates.
The Police Service says the operation forms part of its ongoing fight against drug trafficking and abuse. It urged the public to provide credible information on drug-related activities.
The Command commended the I.G.P. Special Operations Team and Ashanti Regional officers for their professionalism and efforts to disrupt criminal drug networks and maintain public safety.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has referred former Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, to its National Disciplinary Committee following petitions over recent comments he made.
The party’s National Organiser, Henry Nana Boakye, announced the decision and said the petitions relate to remarks that are believed to be harmful to the party’s unity and cohesion.
According to him, the National Disciplinary Committee has been given two weeks to investigate the matter and submit its report to the party’s leadership.
“The position is that we have referred all petitions received regarding Kennedy Agyapong’s comments to the National Disciplinary Committee, and we have given them two weeks to deal with the matter,” he said.
He explained that after receiving the committee’s report, the National Executive Committee (NEC) will hold another meeting to discuss the findings and decide on the next course of action.
The petitions stem from recent comments by Mr Agyapong in which he alleged that contracts awarded under the previous NPP administration, including those linked to the construction of the 37 Military Hospital, required contractors to pay a 10 per cent kickback before securing the deals.
He also accused some party officials of engaging in practices that contributed to the NPP’s defeat in the 2024 general election.
By:Jacob Aggrey
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