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  • Akufo-Addo warns police officers against acts of indiscipline

    The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has charged the personnel of the Ghana Police Service to eschew indiscipline in the discharge of their duties.

    He said without discipline and effective supervision, winning public support, winning public confidence and support to fight crime will remain an unattainable objective.

    He said government is committed to addressing the needs of the Service to consolidate effectively peace and security in the country but the police also have a role to play in ensuring that the desired results are achieved.

    Read: Police working hard to find missing Taadi girls Akufo-Addo assure

    “While government does its utmost to resource and retool the police service, it is important that discipline prevails throughout the service. This is a charge I give the acting Inspector General of police and the entire police administration.

    “The prevention of crime is a shared responsibility between the police and the public and without mutual respect, confidence and support, it will be extremely difficult to prevent and detect crime,” he added.

    He also charged the police force to help in the fight against corruption by staying away from corrupt acts that have over the years given the police a rather low public image.

    “The Police Service continues to suffer from low public image due to the involvement of some police officers in corrupt practices.

    “I urge you to join the fight against corruption in the service. It can no longer be the status quo. The citizenry can only have confidence in the police service when you are seen to be honest and prepared to enforce the law without fear or favour.”

    President Akufo-Addo said he has confidence in the current leadership of the police service to buck this trend and the newly graduating class should assist in this direction.

    “You should maintain a healthy relationship with the civilian population in line with the tenets of national integration and cohesion,” he said.

    CID to get Digital Forensic Laboratory

    The President also disclosed at the ceremony that the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service will get a new Digital Forensic Laboratory by the end of 2019.

    President Akufo-Addo hopes the new lab will boost the work of the police investigators in the fight against crime.

    “The Criminal Investigations Department will by the end of the year be equipped with a Digital Forensic Laboratory.”

    He also disclosed that “for the first time in the history of the department, crime officers are giving a monthly allowance to support their investigations.”

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    The CID Forensic Science Laboratory is also being retooled, the President indicated, adding that government is seeing to the continuous training of officers of the Department.

    “Government has given approval for the recruitment of 4,000 personnel to augment the strength of the police service. 961 of these recruits passed out between 22 and 31 July this year in various police training schools throughout the country.

    “The second batch of 1,000 recruits are also due to graduate by the end of this month. Another batch made up of 2000 men and women are scheduled to report for training by the end of this month. These are some of the measures put in place by the government to reform the police Service and make it fit for purpose,” he added.

     

    Source: Myjoyonline.com

  • Im not bothered about the political affiliation of serving officers Akufo-Addo

    The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has stated strongly that he is not, in any way, interested in knowing the political affiliation of serving officers of the Police or any of the other security agencies.

    Addressing graduants and attendees of the 49th Cadet Officers graduation parade at the Police Academy, Police Depot, Tesano, President Akufo-Addo said the “political affiliation of serving officers should manifest themselves only in the polling booth on election day” and not in their line of duty.

    Read: Akufo-Addo directs suspension of GES staff from HRMIS

    “Once they dawn the uniform, the population and I expect them to carry our their duties impartially without any political coloration. President Akufo Addo pointed out saying “that is the basis on which I have proceed since I assumed office on 7th January 2017. I do not know the political leanings of any of the commanding officers of the various security agencies including the police service nor have I sort to know, for that is not my concern. My concern is their ability to deliver. That is the best way we can build a credible security and police system”.

    Killings and Discipline in Police Service

    President Akufo-Addo charged the acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), James Oppong-Boanuh, and the entire Service to make it a point to maintain discipline in the Police Service. The President also condemned recent killings of and attacks on police officers. He emphasized that “in so far as we are a country governed by the rule of law, such criminal acts will not go unpunished”.

    “Personnel of the police service should not be seen as enemies but rather partners in the fight against crime” the President noted.

    Missing Takoradi Girls

    On the issue of the missing Takoradi girls, the President said the families of the girls and indeed the entire Ghanaian population awaits eagerly the results of the ongoing investigations by the Police. He urged the Police Service to respond soon to the expectations of the populist.

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    “Ghanaians, especially the families of the three missing Takoradi girls and the recently discovered fourth person are waiting anxiously for news of their where about from the police service and I fervently hope the police service will respond soon,” the President said.

    The Graduants

    In all, the 49th Cadet Officers graduation parade saw one hundred and forty-three (143) Cadet Officers graduating. For the first time, a female Cadet Officer, Theodora Ntirwaa, graduated as the overall best Cadet Officer.

     

    Source: kasapafmonline.com

  • Akufo-Addo petitioned to halt election of MMDCEs

    The election of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives along party lines will further polarise Ghana, some three citizens have said in a petition to the President.

    Peter Antwi Boasiako, Bill Boampong Darlington and Felix Hilton Kwamena Hamilton want Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to use his “prerogative as the President of the nation, to halt this amendment…”

    Read: Election of MMDCEs: EC sets referendum for December 17

    The amendment would allow political parties to field and sponsor candidates for local government elections, which is currently barred by Article 55/3 of the 1992 Constitution.

    “55 (3) Subject to the provisions of this article, a political party is free to participate in shaping the political will of the people, to disseminate information on political ideas, social and economic programmes of a national character, and sponsor candidates for election to any public office either than to district assemblies or lower local government unit.”

    But the petitioners are worried that allowing political parties into local government elections “would undoubtedly create sharp divisions at the grassroots in our communities and will not help to maintain harmony among the local people.”

    “We believe that the political factionalism at the grassroots will destroy friendships and families, considering our fragile young democracy,” they wrote.

    Read: NCCE urges massive participation in referendum on MMDCEs election

    According to them, “there is also no concrete evidence which clearly suggests that the proposed election of the MMDCEs will actually improve on the current system” where the President appoints the MMDCEs.

    “…we are of the view that the current system which allows you to appoint the MMDCEs can achieve the purpose for quicker development of our communities,” the petition said.

     

    Source: Myjoyonline.com

  • Akufo-Addo, ECOWAS head and three other African presidents to grace GUBA Awards USA

    President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and three other African presidents are set to grace the maiden edition of the Ghana UK Based Achievement (GUBA) Awards USA chapter which will take place on the 26th of September, 2019 at The Pierre, A Taj Hotel in New York City.

    The three African Presidents who will be present at the event alongside President Akufo-Addo are the President of Madagascar; Andry Rajoelina, President of Guinea; Alpha Condé and President of Burkina Faso; Roch Marc Christian Kaboré. In attendance will also be the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Jean-Claude Kassi Brou.

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    GUBA Awards is a prestigious awards programme that seeks to reward, celebrate excellence and innovation of Africa individuals and organisations in the Diaspora and Africa.

    GUBA, in explaining why the Presidents were selected stated that “these African leaders actively show diligent efforts in embracing growth for the continent as well as encouraging all to take part with their contributions to Africa and the Diaspora through their respective lines of work…other honoured guests including Karen Boyin-Towns, Vice Chair NAACP Board of directors and Hollywood actor Danny Glover will be given the opportunity to engage, intermix and socialize with these Heads of State all while celebrating the amazing accomplishments to come out of Africa”.

    Speaking on recognising efforts of game-changers, GUBA announced that the Founder of Ashesi University Patrick Awuah will be awarded for his exemplary work in education.

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    “The African Diaspora in the Americas continues to influence Arts and Culture, Business, sport, technology, and entertainment. GUBA recognizes and celebrates the efforts of these game-changers, as a way to encourage the promotion of growth and innovation in Africa, to the rest of the world.”

    “There will also be a presentation for our Black Star Awardees on the evening; Patrick Awuah for his exemplary work in Education, Rosa Whitaker for her Excellence in Africa advancement, Richelieu Dennis for Editorial achievements and many more”.

    GUBA Awards USA is powered by GUBA Enterprise and proudly title sponsored by Samara Company Limited; producers of SASSO Insecticide Spray and co-sponsored by the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, Kosmos Energy Limited, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre and Turkish Airlines.

     

    Source: www.ghanaweb.com

  • War against corruption wont be won overnight Akufo-Addo

    President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said the fight against corruption in Ghana will not be won overnight.

    The President noted that he has put in place several measures to deal with the canker, indeed, and not just in words.

    NDC not manufacturing corruption allegations against government Ofosu Kwakye

    The government has received a lot of flak following the involvement of some of its officials including the former Public Procurement Authority (PPA) boss, Mr A.B. Adjei, and some others, in alleged acts of corruption.

    The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Mr Emmanuel Asigri, and his two deputies have been sacked for alleged procurement breaches.

    Following these happenings, a former Director of the Ghana Integrity Initiative, Mr Vitus Azeem described the current Akufo-Addo-led government as the worst in the fight against corruption.

    “…With every chain of a new government, it seems to worsen, and you can see it with this present government. It was not as bad as it was under Kufuor, it was not as bad as it was under Atta Mills and Rawlings…especially this 2019. The things that are coming out are very unfortunate and should not be happening,” he told Ghanaweb.

    He added: “…Now, people are touting the government [as] One Day-One Scandal [administration], not One village-One Dam. So, you begin to wonder: what is it that we have gotten wrong; why is this happening…?”

    We expect to see corruption report, not just clearance Vitus Azeem

    Speaking at a Ghana Bar Association event in the Western Region on Monday, 9 September 2019, Mr Akufo-Addo said his “government is committed to fighting corruption not just in words but more importantly in deed.

    “Many actions have been taken by this government in dealing with the acts of corruption.

    “The days when the punishment of erring public officials was a relocation to the presidency are over; where prosecutions are called for, there have been or will be initiated.”

    “The war against corruption will not be won overnight but with political will, it will be won,” he added.

    Source: classfmonline.com

  • I didnt come into public life to enrich myself – Akufo-Addo

    President Nana Akufo-Addo has lambasted critics who are trying to place the corruption tag on the neck of his administration.

    he mentioned that,  “I am aware of the orchestrated attempts by my opponents to hang the tag of corruption on the necks of my government and myself, despite all the manifest efforts being made to deal with the phenomenon of corruption.”

    “I did not come into public life to enrich myself,” he stated with emphasis.

  • Thank you for Tamale Interchange Ya Na to Akufo- Addo

    The Overlord of the Dagbon Traditional Area, Ya Na Abukari Mahama II, has praised President Nana Akufo-Addo for the Tamale Interchange and other developmental projects in the Northern Region.

    According to the overlord, the projects have employed many youth in the region.

    He made the remarks when President Akufo-Addo visited the region to cut sod for phase 2 of the Tamale International Airport Project.

    The Ya Naa said the phase 2 of the Tamale International Airport will benefit Northern Ghana enormously and farmers will be motivated to put in their best.

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    “Dagbon has demonstrated its support for the Tamale airport project by making available the lands required. I have also directed all Chiefs on whose lands the airport is situated to support the contractors every step of the way,” he said.

    The overlord of Dagbon urged the contractors to respect the human rights and dignity of their workers.

    Ya Naa however appealed to President Akufo-Addo to complete the Eastern corridor road and other roads in the Northern region that needs rehabilitation.

     

    Source: Dailyguidenetwork.com