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‘Stay away from illicit drugs’
The Abola Piam We Oblahii Mantse I, Nii Ayi Tunma, has appealed to the youth to stay away from drugs and channel their energies into education and productive ventures that would prepare them for the future.
According to him, some young people were heavy dependents on drugs which was wiping away their precious futures.
Speaking during the Pobiman Homowo festival celebration last weekend, Nii Tunma emphasised that the wellbeing of the youth was central to the progress of both family and country.
“My advice to the youth is that they should stop using drugs. Some of them are using these blue, red and other substances that would only create health problems in future,” he stressed.
Commenting on the festival, he said it was not only about preserving culture and tradition but also about reflecting on the responsibilities of the present generation.
He said drug abuse was crippling the potential of many young people, thereby reducing their ability to contribute meaningfully to society. .
He, however, sounded optimistic that with the right guidance and support, young people could rise above the challenges they face and take up their rightful place as leaders.
The Head of the Abola Piam We, Nurudin Nii Ardey Tackie Obllie, underlined that the Homowo festival serves as a gathering of family members and clansmen to offer prayers, seek protection from their forefathers, and strengthen unity.
Furthermore, Nii Tackie Obllie cautioned against encroachment on family lands, stressing that the land at some parts of Pobiman which included Doodu, Sly city, Electoral Commission down, Rock Church, among others belongs to the family and not to individuals parading themselves as chiefs.
“This is a family land, not a stolen land. Anyone who has bought land without proper documentation from the family should come forward so we can regularise it. We are Pobiman, and our doors are open to all who want clarification,” he declared.
By Cecilia Yada Lagba
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The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, yesterday April 14, 2026, promoted seven officers of the Tema Regional Police Command to their next ranks for their role in a recent anti-robbery operation in Tema.
The promotions were awarded to officers who responded to a robbery attack on a Mobile Money vendor at Tema Community 5 leading to the shooting of two robbery suspects and the recovery of a firearm, ammunition, and other exhibits.
The officers promoted are Chief Inspector Enoch Nartey Nuer, Inspector Gershon Dekpey; Inspector Prince Asante; No. 45881 Sergeant Lukman Mohammed; No. 49900 Sergeant Eugene Kuudouru; No. 54157 Corporal Jerome Akator; and No. 59882 Lance Corporal Jonathan Sewurah.
The IGP, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), congratulated the officers on their promotion and commended them for their courage, discipline, and commitment to duty.
The IGP urged the officers to view their promotion as a call to higher responsibility and encouraged all personnel to continue working with dedication and professionalism in the service of the nation.
The Ghana Gold Board has provided financial support to a 10 year old girl undergoing treatment for a brain tumour at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
The beneficiary, Regina Agyeiwaa, received a donation of GH¢86,454 to fund two life saving surgeries.
The amount was presented by Gloria Precious Ankomah, who heads the Special Intervention Programme at the Gold Board.
According to the organisation, the support is aimed at ensuring the child receives urgent medical care.
The family of the girl expressed gratitude for the intervention, describing it as timely and life saving.
Medical staff at the hospital also noted that the donation will help facilitate the surgeries needed for her treatment.
The initiative forms part of GoldBod’s broader efforts to support vulnerable people through healthcare and social impact programmes.
By: Jacob Aggrey
