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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
The Ashanti South Regional Police Intelligence Directorate has arrested two suspects in connection with a robbery attack on an Indian national in Obuasi and a separately planned robbery operation targeting a distribution company in the same area.
On April 16, 2026, Police received credible intelligence that a group of armed men were planning an attack in Obuasi. A police team moved swiftly into the area and arrested suspect Iddrisu Fuseini, also known as “Iddi”, at his hideout in Bedieso, Obuasi.
During interrogation, he confessed to being part of a six-member gang that attacked an Indian national at his residence at New Baakoyeden, Obuasi, on April 12 2026, robbing him of GH₵150,000.00.
He disclosed that the attack was orchestrated following a tip-off from suspect Ibrahim, an employee of the victim, who informed the gang that the victim kept large sums of money.
Further investigations led to the arrest of a second suspect, Shaibu Mohammed, also known as “SM” or “Cicinati”, on 20th April 2026 at his hideout in Gausu, Obuasi. During interrogation, he admitted to participating in the planning of the robbery and confirmed that the gang had further planned to rob a distribution company near Mawuli Hotel in Obuasi.
Investigations have further revealed that both suspects are currently standing trial at the Obuasi Circuit Court in connection with a separate robbery of GH₵600,000.00.
A manhunt is ongoing to arrest the remaining accomplices, identified as Khalifa, Edward, Prof, Waddle, Ebbe, and Ibrahim, and to recover a pump action gun and a locally manufactured pistol believed to be in their possession.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
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