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United Nations Youth Association, Ghana inducts 275 Parliamentarians
275 Youth Members of Parliament were last week inducted into parliament by the United Nations Youth Association,(UNYA) Ghana in Accra.
The virtual induction ceremony was to make these young MP’s represent the 275 constituencies in Ghana and help achieve good governance in their jurisdiction.
Ms Lillian Sally Addo, Country Head of the Association, was the legal authority who conducted these new parliamentarians after they had gone through series of vetting and interviews over the previous month.
She charged the newly sworn Youth MPs to be diligent in their duties and dedicate their time to effectively work to achieve the goals and objectives of UNYA-Ghana.
The formation of the Youth Parliament, according to her, was to promote Resolution 2250 and most of the activities would be conducted under the supervision of Parliament of Ghana and the National Youth Authority.
In a remark, Ms Addo reiterated that the United Nations Youth Associations across the world were youth led organisations “that model the United Nations’ agenda and the main objective is to be the people’s movement for the United Nations.”
She said that, United Nations of which Ghana is a member, through the Security Council in 2015 adopted Resolution 2250 that talks about the inclusion of young people in the decision making process.
UNYA Ghana has over 5000 youth membership across the country and creating various initiatives to encourage all young people to get involved in pushing its agenda.
Admonishing the youth of Ghana, Ms Addo cautioned them to refrain from violence and bad influence from their peers.
The Country Head further advised the youth to voice out their candid opinions by using the right media.
Madam Kate Addo, Public Affairs Director of Parliament was also present at the induction ceremony to brief the newly sworn executives about Ghana’s Parliament and its proceedings.
Mr Martinson Yeboah Mintah, a diplomat and a policy analyst was the special guest at the ceremony.
By Alfred Nii Arday Ankrah
The Ghana Police Service has arrested three (3) suspects in connection with a case of possession of narcotic drugs and engaging in prohibited drug-related activities within the Accra metropolis.
On April 10, 2026, the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector General of Police received intelligence that a group of individuals were planning to engage in the sale of suspected narcotic drugs at Dzorwulu in Accra.
A surveillance operation was mounted and on 11th April 2026, a Police team proceeded to the area and arrested two suspects, Bright Ayivor and Ifeanyi Ijeoba.
The suspects were found in possession of twenty-two (22) compressed substances suspected to be cocaine, which were being prepared for sale to a prospective buyer.
Further interrogation of the suspects led to the identification of a third suspect, Kwabena Botwe as a key figure in the drug trade.
A follow-up operation at Caprice resulted in his arrest after Police mounted surveillance during a planned transaction involving proceeds from the sale of the suspected drugs.
The suspect later led Police to his residence at Greda Estates, where a search resulted in the retrieval of an amount of GHc400,000 and a counting machine.
According to the police, during the operation, he attempted to bribe the arresting officers with an additional GHc420,000, which has been retained as evidence.
All the suspects are currently in Police custody assisting investigations and will be put before the court.
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.
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