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Western Regional Police honours four fallen heroes
The Western Regional Police Command on Monday, held a memorial parade at the Police Headquarters at Sekondi in honour of four personnel, who died in line of duty.
The day was also set aside to remember fallen heroes in the region.
The fallen heroes were General Constable Francis Osei Amankwa, who died at Wassa Juabo, in 2016, General Sergeant Frank Degbey, of Rapid Deployment Force (RDF), who died in 2017, General Corporal Nicholas Duku, died in 2018 and Lance Corporal Abdulai Sumaila, from the Marine Training School, who also died in 2018.
Addressing the parade, the Western Regional Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Mr Felix Fosu-Agyeman said the death of the heroes was a great loss to the Police Administration, the Western Region, their families and the entire nation.
He added: “Today we have all witnessed the wreath laying ceremony and parade organised in honour of our departed colleagues. We solemnly reflect on this day. Personnel in the Western Region will continue to work very hard to provide maximum security for the good people of the region. We pray that the good Lord Almighty will continue to strengthen the bereaved families at all times.”
DCOP Fosu-Agyeman announced that a church service would be organised on Friday at the forecourt of the Regional Headquarters Sekondi to say prayers for the fallen heroes, their families and the police in the region.
He assured that the police would do everything possible to ensure peaceful elections in the region in December 7 and reminded all persons to stay away from violent situations, before, during and after the period.
“We wish to entreat the public to continue to be vigilant and volunteer credible information that will lead to the arrest of criminals in the communities,” he said.
From Clement Adzei Boye, Sekondi
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Speaker reaffirms Parliament’s commitment to the promotion of human rights
A delegation from the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) led by the Senior Program Officer for Governance, Mr Akiyo Miguel Afouda, has paid a courtesy call on the Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin.
The purpose of the visit was to promote Human and Children’s Rights in the country and within the sub-region.
In his opening remarks, the Speaker reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to human rights promotion through active participation in the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process.
The Speaker emphasised that Parliament’s unique legislative, oversight, and budgetary functions make it a key factor in protecting rights, monitoring executive compliance, and ensuring the implementation of UPR recommendations.
“Ghana’s Parliament has already acted on several key UPR recommendations supported by the state, including the abolition of the death penalty and the passage of the long-awaited Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Bill,” he said.
The Speaker further stated that the areas of progress in the human rights includes addressing prison conditions, promoting gender and environmental rights, and aligning domestic laws with international human rights protocols.
He added that Parliament has partnered with CHRAJ to implement the National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights through active involvement in the National Mechanism for Reporting and Follow-Up and with closer collaboration with the IPU and human rights CSOs.
The Speaker assured that Parliament will continue to strengthen its oversight and accountability functions to safeguard the rights of all Ghanaians.
He concluded that, in pursuance of its commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights at the domestic and international levels, Parliament has actively been involved in the activities of sessions of Human Rights Council (HRC) and the National Mechanism for reporting and follow-up.
In response, the IPU Officer, Mr. Akiyo Miguel Afouda, commended Speaker for his availability, commitment, and engagement. He added that during the first meeting, which was held in March 2025 it was to celebrate the achievements of the Inter-Parliamentary Union.
He informed the Speaker that a workshop has been programmed to educate members of the Human Rights Committee of Parliament.
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Ghana, Eswatini strengthen parliamentary ties
The Parliament of Ghana today welcomed a high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Eswatini, led by the Speaker of its House of Assembly, Jabulani Mabuza as part of efforts to deepen inter-parliamentary collaboration and knowledge-sharing between the two nations.
The delegation, which is in Ghana on a benchmarking visit, was received by the Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, who highlighted the shared commitment of both countries to advancing democracy, good governance, and accountability.
“Though our nations differ in size and constitutional evolution, our parliaments bear the same responsibility—to serve the people, ensure transparency, and safeguard national interests,” Speaker Bagbin stated.
The Eswatini delegation is expected to study the operations and best practices of Ghana’s Parliamentary Service Board, with a focus on institutional strengthening and legislative efficiency.
The visit is also expected to pave the way for enhanced cooperation in capacity-building, legislative reforms, and joint advocacy on continental and global platforms.
Both sides reaffirmed their dedication to sustaining democratic governance and amplifying Africa’s voice in international affairs.
