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Upper West Prisons Service hold colourful pull out ceremony for ADP Joseph Miyella
The Ghana Prison Service in the Upper West Region with the support of the Regional Security Council (REGSEC) on Friday organised a colourful pull out ceremony for its retired Commander, Assistant Director of Prisons (ADP) Joseph Miyella after 21 years of dedicated service.
The ceremony which was held at the forecourt of the Wa Central Prison and saw the presence of commanders and personnel of other Security services and REGSEC members marked the official retirement of the Commander from the prison service.
The Regional Minister, Dr Hafiz Bin Salih eulogising the retired Commander, described him as a dedicated personnel of the service who distinguished himself amongst his colleagues.
He stated that his exit from the service would create a huge gap in the REGSEC but was confident that a good replacement would be brought to fill in the gap.
“Security is a shared responsibility so we all have roles to play hence we welcome your rich contribution as a former member of REGSEC”, he told the retired Commander.
ADP Miyella who was enlisted into the service in 2002 and assumed responsibility as the Regional Commander on October 21, 2022, described his service to the Region as a sucess.
He said in order to meet the feeding needs of inmates, he supervised the creation of three vegetable gardens and also advised families and relatives of inmates to bring raw foodstuff to their relations in order to support regular feeding.
He mentioned that a marketing team was instituted under his tutelage to solicit for support from benevolent individuals, groups and organisations to enhance the wellbeing of the prison inmates.
ADP Miyella who was the first prison officer in the country to be deployed to the United Nations MIssions in Haiti in the Carribeans brought his experience to bear in managing the inmates by liaising with the Narcotics Control commission to hold weekly sensitisation meetings with inmates on drug abuse and addiction.
Through his initiative, he mentioned that support was garnered from a non governmental organisation, Sahara Africa for Change for the construction of two more cells to ease congestion at the prison.
He commended various stakeholders for supporting his time in office and recommended that same support was rendered his predecessor.
Citations and gifts were presented to the retired Commander from both retired and active personnel of the service as well as REGSEC and relations. Significant among them was a butchered dog presented to the Commander by the Dagaaba community of the service in the region as a token of their appreciation to the Commander.
FROM LYDIA DARLINGTON FORDJOUR, WA
Ghana’s parliament has marked the 2nd edition of May Day 2026 under the theme “ Welcome Home”.
It was special day meant to celebrate the invaluable support of the workforce, recognizing the commitment, resilience, and contributions of workers to institutional growth and national development.
Delivering the message on behalf of the Speaker, the 1st Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, described the theme as very apt, appropriate, and timely, noting that Parliament is more than a workplace, it is a shared home.
He emphasized that we cannot speak about work without speaking about people, reminding everyone that the true measure of our work is the well-being of our people.
He urged that our traditional clothing become an integral part of our everyday clothing, and that our local languages must become integral to our daily lives, interwoven into education and practiced at home.
Referencing Standing Order 63, which captures the use of local language as optional in deliberations, he encouraged a renewed commitment to identity, saying it is significant that we “come home” and present who we are so future generations can inherit a story they can fully tell.
The Clerk, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, in his remarks commended officers for their dedication and devotion to duty, calling on them to go the extra mile and leave legacies.
Echoing the reminder that an unexamined life is not worth living, he described the event as an invitation to reconnect with our roots through cultural revival.
The Deputy Clerk, C&FMS, Dr. Gloria Sarku Kumawu, urged all not to forget their roots, the people behind the stories of ministries, industries, and the strides made both in-house and beyond.
What began last year has now become a meaningful tradition, showcasing Ghanaian heritage, fostering unity, and encouraging innovation under the principle of diversity for unity and diversity for progress, she added.
The gathering brought together leadership, public officials, and staff across all levels, along with the media, standing as a unifying platform that honored service, celebrated culture, and reaffirmed a shared commitment to national development.
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Manhyia would serve as Ghana’s unifying force …Otumfuo assures on commemoration of 27 years on the Golden Stool
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, last Friday celebrated his 27th enstoolment with a colourful and culture-rich ceremony at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, drawing a distinguished gathering of dignitaries from across Ghana and beyond.
Clad in splendid kente and adorned in rich traditional regalia, the dignitaries added colour and elegance to the occasion, as the palace grounds came alive with a vibrant display of Ghanaian culture.
Traditional drumming, dancing and symbolic rites underscored the deep-rooted heritage of the Ashanti Kingdom, captivating guests and reaffirming the value of tradition in modern society.
Speaking at a high-level Executive Gala organised by the Diaspora Affairs Office of the Office of the President in strategic partnership with the E ON 3 Group, the ‘World-Meets-in-Ghana’ gala, the Asantehene urged Ghanaians to guard against the divisive tendencies of partisan politics.
The event was to honour the Asantehene’s nearly three-decade reign under the theme ‘Advancing Peace and Sustainable Economic Development through Royal Vision’.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II noted that such attitudes threatened the country’s long-standing values of unity, civility and brotherliness.
He assured that Manhyia would continue to serve as a unifying force for the nation.
The celebration also featured the presentation of commemorative gold coins to notable national leaders, including the President, John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as well as Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a former Vice President in recognition of their contributions to peace and national development.
By Spectator Reporter
