The Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Fuseni Suraji, has said the Police administration has taken cognizance of the government’s avowed aim of implementing the 24-hour economy.
“For such a monumental policy to be implemented successfully, the Ghana Police Service has a cardinal role to play,” he noted.
According to him, the Police would be expected to provide the needed security to ensure that the citizenry, as well as workers, are well protected at all times to go about their legitimate economic and social pursuits without undue hindrances by societal delinquents and avowed agents of violence, crimes, and lawlessness.
COP Fuseini Suraji mentioned this at the Eastern Regional Police Headquarters while recruiting the 233 trained Police constables in the region. Meanwhile, 2,705 Police constables across the country passed out today.
He revealed that in line with its proactive measures, the Police Administration has established *a new Unit at the Police Headquarters known as the 24-hour Economy Security Secretariat* to oversee the security coordination of implementing the 24-hour Economy.
Mohammed F. Suraji- COP.
COP Mohammed Fuseini Suraji, who serves as Director General of the National Patrol Department, added that the country’s reliance on the Ghana Police Service for their role in promoting peace, security, and social cohesion necessary for national development can’t be overemphasized.
Therefore, He implored the newly recruited police constables to exhibit a level of competence that complements the confidence that the citizens repose in them.
He then reminded them to note that the badge on their chest wasn’t a license to intimidate but a pledge to serve with humility, courage, and honour.
“Let your conduct, both on and off duty, reflect the high standards the service expects of you and the hopes the Nation has in you,” he advised them.
Rev. Eric Yeboah, District Minister of Adweso Trinity Presbyterian Church of Ghana in New Juaben South Municipal Assembly of the Eastern Region has offered advice to Ghanaian youth nationwide, particularly the fresh BECE graduates, urging them to persevere and work diligently to attain their goals.
As they navigate their educational journey to the next level of their academics, Rev. Yeboah encouraged students to excel in their studies, inspiring others through their academic pursuits. He also stressed that those undergoing vocational skills training should strive to excel, applying their skills to achieve their dreams.
Rev. Eric Yeboah was speaking at the 17th annual graduation and Thanksgiving ceremony for the 2025 batch of students who graduated from the School.
A total of 110 students comprising 42 boys and 68 girls, successfully sat for the 2025 BECE.
The theme for the celebration was “Celebrating The End Of One Chapter And The Start Of Another”.
Speaking on the theme, Rev. Eric Yeboah underscored the essence of graduation as a time of transition, growth, and possibility and however, encouraging the graduants to be mindful of their family background and heritage, which should inspire them to excel and make their community proud.
He commended the parents, teachers, and government organizations for their tireless efforts in guiding the students to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed. He noted that their collective efforts would contribute to the promotion of sustainable development and societal progress.
The Rev. Minister then cautioned them to be aware of the pressures from friends, parents, family, loved ones, and society, and to make positive choices that would impact their lives.
He acknowledged that life is not always fair, but urged the students to remain committed and determined to overcome the challenges they would face as they progress to the next stage of their educational journey.
Rev. Yeboah advised the students to study diligently, shun social vices, and focus on achieving their goals. He challenged them to live up to the expectations of their parents, the nation, and Almighty God, assuring them that they would be favored.
Mrs. Vivian Obuobisa-Darko, the Headmistress of Trinity Presbyterian Model School, proudly observed that the vision of the school’s founding fathers – “to establish a quality public model school that stands the test of time” – has not only been realized but has also exceeded expectations.
According to her, the theme aptly captures the essence of closure, reflection, and new beginnings, while the accompanying phrase “The Best Is Yet To Come” injects a sense of optimism and promise, inspiring hope and anticipation for a brighter future.
Mrs. Obuobisa-Darko noted that the school has maintained a track record of academic excellence, with no student failing the BECE examinations over the past 17 years since its establishment.
With fervent hope for their success, Mrs. Obuobisa-Darko offered a heartfelt prayer, seeking God’s guidance and blessings as the students embark on the next stage of their educational journey. She prayed that God should grant them wisdom, knowledge, and strength to excel in their pursuits.
However, the outgoing Students’ Representative Council (SRC) formally handed over the mantle of leadership to the newly elected executive members to aquire power and energy to marked the beginning of a new era, as the incoming leaders prepared to strengthen and steer the affairs of the school.
On behalf of the school, the Headmistress, Ms. Vivian Obuobisa-Darko, in collaboration with Rev. Eric Yeboah, the District Minister of Adweso Trinity Presbyterian Church of Ghana presented certificates of testimonial to the 110 graduates from Trinity Presbyterian Model School as recognition honored the students’ hard work and dedication throughout their 8-year journey.
Nana Addo Aikins Jrn, MCE – Abuakwa South Municipal Assembly.
The Municipal Chief Executive for Abuakwa South in the Eastern Region, Adu Sarpong Nana Addo Aikins Junior, has taken a swipe at the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), stating that their decision to elect a flagbearer ahead of the 2028 general elections will not disrupt the work of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government.
He stated that all indications point to the likely election of former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the NPP’s flagbearer in January 2026, a move that would allow him to begin his campaign ahead of the December 7, 2028 elections.
However, he emphasized that this development will not interfere with President John Dramani Mahama’s commitment to delivering meaningful policies and transformational development.
He was speaking during the inauguration of the Abuakwa South Smart Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Cities Implementation Committee, Addo Aikins stressed that President Mahama remains focused on implementing life-changing programs and initiatives that will benefit all Ghanaians.
He highlighted the president’s commitment to equitable national development, including the completion of stalled projects initiated under the previous NPP administration.
He cautioned against politicizing infrastructure, warning that such attitudes hinder national progress.
Addo Aikins maintained that while the NPP may go ahead with early campaign activities, the NDC will continue working hard to address the country’s challenges, confident that in 2028, Ghanaians will vote for a party that offers hope and improves their standard of living.
Jennifer Acquah, a Senior Development Planning Officer at the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development, reaffirmed the Ministry’s collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and UN-Habitat, with support from the Norwegian Government.
She said the goal is to help assemblies like Abuakwa South to accelerate progress toward achieving the SDGs.
She urged members of the newly inaugurated committee to approach their responsibilities with dedication and a sense of purpose, stressing that their efforts would be central to the successful implementation of the program in Kyebi.
The Kyebihene, Osaberima Marfo Kwabrane, also encouraged the committee to work diligently toward the area’s development.
He noted that many security personnel serving in Abuakwa South lack permanent housing and that the Okyenhene Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin has allocated land for the construction of residential facilities to support their welfare and operational efficiency.
He appealed to the MCE to consider using part of the funding from the Smart Cities project to build accommodation for security personnel to ensure they are well-positioned to safeguard the municipality.
Samuel Atta Akyea, former MP – Abuakwa South constituency.
Former Minister for Works and Housing, Lawyer Samuel Atta Akyea, has thrown his support behind the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for taking the bold decision to hold its presidential primaries in January 2026 to elect a flagbearer for the 2028 general election.
According to him, starting the electoral process from the top is a step in the right direction, as the party currently faces bitterness and apathy.
He believes electing the presidential candidate early will help address these challenges and unite the party before the December 7, 2028, general elections.
The lawyer, an immediate past Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South in the Eastern Region, further stated that this directive by the party’s hierarchy is intended to give the chosen flagbearer ample time to prepare and defeat the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC).
“I don’t want to believe that it should be usual business when approaching elections, then the party would rush to find the leader who would help us to win the election, so what is being done is in the right direction and our leadership deserves a thumbs up,” he told Kontihen Kofi Oboh.
Lawyer Samuel Atta Akyea also questioned who among the presidential aspirants would be at a disadvantage.
He explained that the decision provides equal time and opportunity to all interested candidates to campaign.
He added that the delegates voting in January 2026 are from within the NPP, not the NDC, and therefore no aspirant should be afraid of the contest.
The former MP then declared his support for the candidature of former Vice President Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia, expressing confidence in his ability to retain the NPP flagbearer position.
He argued that Dr. Bawumia has already been marketed to Ghanaians and stands tall among all the aspirants.
Atta Akyea praised Dr. Bawumia’s experience, describing him as a wise and civilized economist who served under President Akufo-Addo for many years.
He asserted that, given his experience, Dr. Bawumia would avoid the mistakes of the past if elected President in 2028.
“It baffles me when I hear people saying a Muslim can’t govern Ghana, meanwhile we have had Christians as our Presidents and they performed abysmally, thence God can use Dr. Bawumia to change the fortunes of this country if he wins the presidential seat in 2028,” he said.
The Parish Priest of All Saints Anglican Church in Suhum, Eastern Region, Rev. Canon Charles Lawrence Kwabena Amankwah, has advised parents to allow others to instill discipline in their children to help shape their future.
“If parents allow their children to be disciplined and guided on their path by others, it strengthens them and helps them learn new things, enabling them to become well-endowed individuals in our society,” he stated.
Rev. Kwabena Amankwah added that parents who allow others to train and instill discipline in their children open the door to many opportunities.
He noted that such children are thriving in their communities and often extend a helping hand to others in need.
According to the All Saints Anglican Parish Priest, some parents react harshly when others correct their children for misbehaving, an attitude he described as uncalled-for and contrary to God’s teachings.
“Any parent who doesn’t want their child to be corrected by others will eventually face consequences. It’s time such parents change their attitude, because they alone cannot properly discipline their wards to ensure a better future,” he said.
Rev. Charles Amankwah made these remarks on Sunday, June 22, 2025, during the Children’s Day celebration at the church, an event dedicated to nurturing the God-given talents of children.
As part of the celebration, the children were given the opportunity to play instruments, preach, and read from the Bible.
Rev. Canon Amankwah expressed his satisfaction with the performances displayed by the young participants.
He also taught them to be obedient to their parents and to show humility, stressing that this would encourage their parents to bless them and care for them wholeheartedly.
Kyebi Akwadumhene is exchanging pleasantries with the schoolchildren.
The Kyebi Akwadumhene in the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council of the Eastern Region, Berima Pobi Asomani III, has advised parents residing in mining catchment areas to prioritize their wards’ education over mining practices, ensuring that they go to school every day before embarking on their daily activities.
He underscores the importance of education and states that education is the cornerstone of every developed country and plays a vital role in the modern world.
His advice came on the back of what he described as “very disgusting” behavior among parents in mining areas across the country who don’t value their children’s education, therefore leaving them astray to engage in mining activities at a very young age.
Berima Asomani III attested that poverty and hardship are contributing factors to this canker, allowing their children, who are supposed to be in classrooms learning, to engage in such activities.
Nonetheless, the traditional authority stated that under no circumstances should parents underrate education in their wards’ lives.
The Akwadumhene cited that gone are the days when parents who knew the benefits and importance of education sold their clothes or engaged in farming activities to sell their farm produce and use the money to support their children’s education to become the breadwinners of the family.
“These moves have produced a lot of great men and women and have contributed to the success of this country and those parents in the mining communities can emulate it and also give their children a better future rather than allowing them to engage in mining activities that do not have any positive impact on their lives,” he added.
Berima Pobi Asomani is exchanging pleasantries with the community members.
Berima Pobi Asomani made this known when celebrating his first Ohum Kan Festival at Kyebi Akwadum Palace on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
As the custom demands, whenever Okyeman celebrates the Ohum Kan Festival, all the divisional chiefs and the queen mothers present firewood as their gift to Okyenhene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin.
So during the celebration of the Kyebi Akwadum Ohum Kan Festival, the schoolchildren in the community did the same thing for Akwadumhene, Berima Pobi Asomani III, and also gifted them something to show his heartfelt gratitude to the schoolchildren.
After exchanging gifts with them, Berima Pobi Asomani realized that most of the schoolchildren’s uniforms were tattered, while others were very old and did not look nice on them.
He then signed a cheque of Ten Thousand Ghana Cedis and gave it to the headteachers to use to sew new uniforms for them to enable them to attend school every day.
Meanwhile, he also adopted three best-performing schoolchildren from the various basic schools in the community to sponsor their education to the tertiary level.
He indicated that this is what he can also offer to support and put smiles on their faces, and to make education attractive to them.
The Eastern Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Jeff Konadu Addo, expressed pride that the party lost only one seat out of its 25 in the Eastern Region to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) during the 2024 elections.
Before the general election, Konadu Addo had aimed to capture all eight remaining parliamentary seats held by the NDC in the region, which would have brought the NPP’s total to 33.
However, the NDC managed to snatch one seat from the NPP, reducing their seats to 24 while the NDC’s tally increased to nine.
According to him, although the NPP lost many seats nationwide across all 276 constituencies to the NDC, but the Eastern Region was the only one that remained resilient, securing more parliamentary seats for the party despite the single-seat loss to their main opponent.
Mr. Konadu Addo described the defeat as an “earthquake” that took many by surprise, noting that the party had been optimistic about winning based on its track record.
He made these remarks during the first official meeting of the Eastern Patriot group in Koforidua. The group aims to rebuild the party’s strength for a return to power in 2028.
He added that party leadership did its best to maintain power, but discontent among party faithful contributed to the disappointing outcome.
He used the platform to call on members of the “elephant fraternity” to forgive those who mistreated them while in power and to join forces to help the party recapture power in 2028 to address their concerns.
Anthony O. Adjei, NPP Secretary- E/R
Eastern Regional Secretary of the NPP, Anthony Osei Adjei, lamented that some serial callers and party communicators had insulted party leadership, particularly MPs, on social media platforms.
He described the behavior as inappropriate and urged restraint, emphasizing that such conduct was unhealthy for the party.
He acknowledged the efforts of the serial callers and communicators and said measures were in place to support them, however, he cautioned that if they continued to insult MPs, they couldn’t expect those same MPs to offer support in return.
As the party prepares to elect new executives, especially a presidential candidate to lead them into the 2028 general elections, Osei Adjei encouraged members to remain calm and back whoever emerges as flagbearer, even if their preferred candidate does not win.
Meanwhile, the patron of Eastern Patriot, Francis Anum Boateng, stated that the association was originally formed when the NPP was in opposition, with the goal of mobilizing support to reclaim power from the NDC in 2012.
Mr. Boateng, popularly known as Wofa Fransoa, added that many energetic individuals, especially youth from across the region, have since joined the group and are committed to working hard to return the NPP to power in the 2028 elections.
The District Chief Executive for the Atiwa East District Assembly in the Eastern Region, Ernest Owusu Ntim, has hinted that the assembly would create a scholarship scheme for brilliant but needy students in the district.
He said this scholarship scheme aims to provide support for any student who performs well but, due to financial constraints, their parents are unable to continue their education for them to reach their potential in life.
Ernest Ntim indicated that he was a beneficiary of a scholarship program, which helped him in many ways to become who he is today.
“As DCE for Atiwa East and knowing the importance of scholarships for students, I will seek to it that under my administration, the District will secure scholarship funds to give hope to brilliant but needy students to enable them to become prominent people and contribute to the growth and development of this country,” he added.
Ernest Owusu Ntim, DCE – Atiwa East District.
“President John Dramani Mahama’s love for education is awesome, and he wouldn’t like to see such students on the streets being denied the opportunity of continuing their education to either SHS or tertiary level. Which is why I saw it necessary to institute this scholarship scheme to benefit all and sundry in the District,” mentioned Ntim.
Ernest Ntim made this announcement on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, when he, together with the Member of Parliament for the constituency, Abena Osei Asare, toured the ongoing BECE centers in the area.
He used the opportunity to advise all the participating BECE candidates to comply with the rules and regulations of the exams set by WAEC to avoid getting themselves in trouble, stating that doing so would let them have a successful and peaceful exercise.
Abena Osei Asare, MP – Atiwa East constituency.
The Member of Parliament for Atiwa East Constituency, Abena Osei Asare, in her address, said if you want to move to the next stage in life, you have to pass through examinations and plead with them to put in their very best to come out with flying colors.
Abena Osei Asare also provided food and water to all the 1,432 BECE candidates who are sitting for this year’s exams in Atiwa East until they finish writing their last paper on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Pearl Acquah, Education Director – Atiwa East District.
Furthermore, the Education Director for Atiwa East, Pearl Acquah, said they have prepared the children well for the exams and believe that they will come out with good grades.
She also commended Abena Osei Asare for her leadership style towards education in the district and appreciated her for making education very attractive in the area.
Nana Osei Adjei interacting with one of the candidates at Pope Johns’ SHS center.
The Member of Parliament for New Juaben North constituency in the Eastern Region, Nana Osei Adjei, has promised to support the top 20 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates who would achieve single-digit scores upon entering Senior High School.
According to him, this initiative aims to motivate, encourage, and challenge students to put significant effort into their exams to become eligible for his sponsorship.
DJoe, as he is popularly known in the political space, emphasized that it is essential for students to understand that their future and the goals they aspire to reach begin today.
He urged them to strive to make their constituency, themselves, and their parents proud by scoring well and securing admission to Senior High School.
Osei Adjei expressed confidence that with determination, hard work, and a fearless attitude, achieving a single-digit score is attainable.
In New Juaben North, 1,239 students registered for this year’s examination, comprising 593 boys and 646 girls across four centers.
Meanwhile, the Eastern Region recorded a total of 55,831 candidates, with 27,753 males and 28,078 females, sitting for the exams at 195 centers in the region.
The New Juaben North Member of Parliament advised students to steer clear of examination malpractices and concentrate on their studies, noting that all the necessary questions have already been covered by their teachers in the classroom.
Samuel Adongo, MCE- New Juaben North Municipality.
Nana Osei Adjei made this announcement on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, during his tour of the ongoing BECE centers in his constituency.
The Municipal Chief Executive for the Municipality, Samuel Adongo, also emphasized that the BECE is a significant milestone for the candidates and encouraged them not to let anything intimidate them but to approach the exams with zeal and confidence, assuring them that such an attitude would lead to success.
He promised to sponsor 10 more candidates who achieve an aggregate score of 6-9, complementing the MP’s support for the top 20 candidates in the area.
Samuel Adongo praised Nana Osei Adjei for this initiative and expressed his commitment to working closely with him to improve educational standards in the municipality, making it an appealing pursuit for children and ensuring a meaningful future for them.
The Okyeman Nifahene in the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council of the Eastern Region, Daasebre Dr. Twum Ampofo II, has urged parents and guardians to exercise restraint and be ready to accept the outcome of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) from their children.
According to him, it is not appropriate for any parent or guardian to maltreat a child who may not perform well in the exams or fail to gain admission into a first-class Senior High School, as there are other alternatives to shape their future.
Dr. Twum Ampofo II further explained that God has instilled talent in every child, and that is what every parent must recognize and help nurture those God-given talents to help them become prominent individuals in life.
“If your ward doesn’t get the expected first-class SHS to attend and you discover their talent kindly enroll them in Technical and Vocational Educational and Training Schools (TVET),” he added.
Daasebre Dr. Twum Ampofo II stated that, oftentimes, people assume that children attending TVET schools are not academically sound, but those notions are false. He emphasized that in today’s modern world, individuals with practical skills are the ones making significant income without relying on others for survival.
The Okyeman Nifahene stated that if Ghana values TVET and allows children to pursue it, in a few years, the economy will grow and attract investors to establish businesses, thereby creating employment for the youth.
The Okyeman Nifahene, who also serves as the Asiakwahene, Daasebre Twum Ampofo, admonished the general public to understand that TVET contributes significantly to the growth and development of every country. Therefore, the perception TVET is only meant for students who fail their exams must stop.
He then wished all the 2025 BECE candidates especially those from Asiakwa and its surrounding areas good luck, and entreated them to remain calm, focused, and approach the upcoming examination with zeal and confidence.
He reminded them that all the topics expected in the exams have already been taught by their teachers in the classroom.
Daasebre Ampofo II revealed that the BECE is not something to be feared, and once students put in a little effort in their studies, they will succeed.
The Asiakwahene also advised female BECE candidates to abstain from any acts that could lead to teenage pregnancy, in order to achieve their goals and aspirations in life.
“This is the time many guys will lure them into flashy things and they should be careful not to follow them to destroy their future. Any girl who knows what she wants in life would rather chase her dreams, focus on her education to become a pillar in her family, and make them proud,” he noted.
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