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Show compassion to the needy- Philanthropist
A GHANAIAN non-governmental organisation (NGO), #Walkthelove has entreated the rich in the society to make sustained contributions to social equity by sharing their bread with the poor.
The founder of the NGO, Mr Markus Dake made the call when the group donated a consignment of rice, cooking oil and blankets to the Cured Lepers Village at Ho-Donokodzi last Saturday.
The event coincided with his 50th birthday celebration.
He said that the world had enough to cater for everyone but the resources were not equitably distributed and that had resulted in the wide gap between the rich and poor.
“So, when those who have sufficient food, clothes and shelter show compassion to the less fortunate by contributing to their welfare our society will definitely be a happier place to live in,” Mr Dake added.
He said that the donation to the cured lepers was in line with the devotion of #Walkthelove to render services to humanity and bring relief to the needy in society.
He gave the assurance that the NGO would continue to help the Cured Lepers Village and contribute in various ways to its comfort.
A leading member of the NGO, Mr Samuel Ledo also said that service to mankind was service to God and that was the guiding principle of the #Walkthelove.
He said the donation was the first of its kind by the NGO to the Cured Lepers Village and marked also the beginning of many good things to follow soon at the village.
“If you provide your hungry neighbour with food and provide your naked neighbour with clothes and also visit your ailing neighbour at hospital you are doing it all for God,” he added.
The caretaker of the Village, Mr Nelson Atito expressed gratitude for the items and said that the gesture was highly touching and timely.
FROM ALBERTO MARIO NORETTI, HO-CURED LEPERS VILLAGE
Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has revealed that in the whole of 2024, only GHS 362 million was released to MMDAs in Common Fund.
Contrary to this, In 2025 alone GHS 5 billion was released to the MMDAs with the following breakdown as follows.
The Minister made this revelation when he took his turn at the Government Accountability Series held today.
In breakdown, the minister nonted that 1st Quarter – 790,372,058.40 was released for 2025.
He added that for the 2nd Quarter, 1,464,983,309.60 was released.
3rd Quarter saw the release of 1,188,921,640.80 and
1,592,706,391.20 for 4th Quarter.
The Minister added tha each of the MMDAs were required to undertake the following; at least 2-CHPS compounds, 3 Classroom blocks, 10 Boreholes, and Completion of legacy projects.
Additionally, 25% of the Common Fund was allocated for the Construction of 24-Hour Economy Model Markets.
Ahmed Ibrahim noted that as a result of the timely and unprecedented release of Funds, a total of 494 CHPS compounds, 761 Classroom Blocks, 4,029 Boreholes, and 2,755 Legacy projects are currently at various stages of completion.
Also, he added that 261 24-Hour Economy Model Markets have all been awarded on contracts and construction has begun on many of them.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
