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Why has respected Dag Heward-Mills left Nat’l Cathedral Board? – Ablakwa asks Secretariat
The National Cathedral Secretariat had indicated in an announcement on Monday, January 16 that following the January 7 memo that it issued to refute a ‘false’ declare made towards the National Cathedral, its consideration has been drawn to one more false accusation.
This time, and utilizing info from the identical documentation submitted by the Secretariat to Parliament on December 15, 2022, the Secretariat famous, the National Cathedral is claimed to have made unlawful funds totaling GHC 2.6m to an organization known as JNS.
Mr. Ablakwa made this accusation after he offered what he describes as “unimpeachable” and “incontrovertible” proof towards the Secretary to the Board of Trustees of the National Cathedral of Ghana, Reverend Victor Kusi Boateng.
According to him, Rev Kusi Boateng is the third “mystery” director of JNS Talent Cantre Limited, a agency he had earlier accused of receiving GH¢2.6 million unlawful money switch from the Secretariat.
“Unimpeachable and incontrovertible evidence confirms that Mr. Kwabena Adu Gyamfi is the famous Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng who still serves on the National Cathedral Board as an Executive Council Member/Director,” the National Democratic Congress (NDC) MP disclosed.
“For the avoidance of doubt, there is no such thing as a distinct Kwabena Adu Gyamfi. Kwabena Adu Gyamfi is a legal creation of Rev. Victor Kusi-Boateng. The two are subsequently one and the identical.
“Rev. Victor Kusi-Boateng AKA Kwabena Adu Gyamfi thought he had outwitted every Ghanaian, particularly our authorities whom he dribbled for many years; but the day of reckoning is finally here.”
But responding to him in an announcement, the Secretariat mentioned “As a traditional verification – anticipated of a Member of Parliament – would have revealed, this was not an unlawful cost however reasonably a refund of a brief-time period curiosity-free mortgage made by JNS to prime up the funds to the contractors of the National Cathedral.
“This help was sought from a National Cathedral Trustee Member, Rev Kusi Boateng, in a letter dated August 26, 2021, as a consequence of a delay within the receipt of funds to pay the Contractors on time. The GHC 2.6m was paid from the JNS account to the National Cathedral account on August 27, 2021, following a request from Rev Kusi Boateng to his bankers, ADB.
“The GHC 2.6m was refunded to Rev Kusi Boateng, and JNS, by the National Cathedral on September 8, 2021.”
It added “So, this isn’t an unlawful cost! As now we have careworn, constantly, a challenge of this nature that considerably raises the problems of religion and nationwide improvement will at all times have its discontents, malcontents, in addition to those that would use lies, and reckless populist statements to present the impression of wanting accountability. In our vibrant democracy, that is to be anticipated.
“However, we do expect that the basic values of verification, particularly by Members of Parliament, would be followed. The Board and Management of the National Cathedral Project remain focused and committed to the completion of the National Cathedral, and would continue to do so with diligence, integrity, excellence, and accountability.”
By Laud Nartey|3news.com|Ghana
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Health Minister leads delegation Mimi Darko’s appointment as AMA Director General
Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Minister for Health and Member of Parliament has led a delegation to secure the appointment of Dr Delese Mimi Darko, Chief Executive Officer of the Food and Drugs Authority, as the Director General of the African Medicines Agency (AMA) during the ongoing 2nd Ordinary Session of the Conference of State Parties in Kigali, Rwanda.
This prestigious appointment, achieved through a competitive process, marks a proud and historic moment for Ghana and the entire continent.
It highlights Dr. Darko’s exceptional leadership, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to enhancing public health and regulatory systems across Africa.
The Minister expressed his deep appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for his strong support and leadership throughout this process.
Mr.Akandoh congratulated Dr. Mimi Darko and Team Ghana for their incredibly successful campaign.
The AMA was established by the African Union on November 5, 2021, with the primary objective of improving access to quality, safe, and effective medical products throughout the continent. Its creation aims to facilitate the regulation and oversight of essential medicines at a continental level while promoting collaboration among African countries and regions.
The Agency’s mission is to provide leadership in creating an enabling regulatory environment for the pharmaceutical sector in Africa, ensuring that the African population has access to essential medical products and technologies.
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Police arrest five suspects involved in robbery cases in Ashanti Region
The Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) in the Ashanti Region has informed the public about a recent breakthrough in the fight against armed robbery in the Denchemuoso District.
Following a series of robbery incidents in the area, on April 22, 2025, PID/Ashanti operatives, acting on credible intelligence, apprehended one Michael Owusu Ansah, alias Baby Last, aged 32.
The suspect had been on the police wanted list since 2016 in connection with a robbery and the murder of Police Officer G/Cpl Frank Essel of SWAT/Ashanti, which occurred at the Open Space Hotel in Denchemuoso on May 19, 2016.
During interrogation, the suspect confessed to engaging in multiple street and residential robberies in Denchemuoso, Atwima-Techiman, Asuoyeboah, and surrounding areas.
He also disclosed that his gang operated with knives, pistols, and pump-action guns.
Further investigations led to the identification and arrest of his accomplices, namely:Emmanuel Owusu, alias Cassidy, Maxwell Gyimah, alias Nana Kwame, Sudais Oxford Ntiamoah, alias The Man Sudais and Rhano Okyere, alias Demon
These individuals were arrested from their hideouts within Atwima-Techiman and Denchemuoso.
However, one suspect, remains at large and efforts are underway to apprehend him and recover the weapons used in the robberies.
All five arrested suspects were arraigned before the Atasomanso Circuit Court on May 13, 2025.
They were remanded into police custody and are scheduled to reappear on June 4, 2025.
