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Youth Urged to Stop ‘Galamsey’, Venture into Agriculture
The New Life District of the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church has been inaugurated with a strong call for youth to redirect their energies into agriculture and abandon the practice of ‘galamsey’.
The District Pastor, Osei-Bonsu Sarpong, made the appeal at the inaugural ceremony held in Anlo-Town last weekend, under the theme: ‘United in Faithfulness for Mission.’
According to Pastor Sarpong, embracing agriculture can transform the country’s economy and improve the livelihoods of young people. In contrast, ‘galamsey’ poses significant risks to Ghana’s environment, economy, and public health.
He emphasised that agriculture offers vast employment opportunities for youth, not only in farming but also in related industries. Engaging in illegal mining, he warned, would destroy the land and could lead to early death.
“God will destroy anyone who destroys the land. Our selfish interest in getting quick money will lead us to our early graves,” Pastor Sarpong stated.
Highlighting Ghana’s agricultural potential, he noted that the country is known for producing crops exported globally. He lamented that illegal mining activities were destroying fertile land and polluting water bodies.
Pastor Sarpong also called on the government to strengthen laws against homosexuality, adding that the church would commit to prayers to support these efforts.
The Executive Secretary for the East Ghana Conference of the SDA, Pastor Okyere Baffour, encouraged the congregation to strengthen their relationship with God and remain steadfast in His love.
Elder Emmanuel Tettey, the District Secretary, provided a brief history of the district. He explained that the New Life District, part of the East Ghana Conference’s 2022 reorganisation plan, officially began operations in January 2023 and has a membership of 786.
The district comprises five churches: New Life, Amazing Truth, Ada, Christ the King, and the newly established Corner Stone.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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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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