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  • IGP Yohuno Lauds ADB’s Growth Agenda, Pledges Stronger Partnership

    IGP Yohuno Lauds ADB’s Growth Agenda, Pledges Stronger Partnership

    The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno has commended the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC for its renewed growth momentum and strong customer-focused direction.

    He also expressed the readiness of the Ghana Police Service to enhance partnerships with the Bank.

    IGP Yohuno made the remarks when he graced ADB’s Customer Interaction Breakfast Meeting in Accra on Wednesday, 12th November 2025, as Special Guest of Honour.

    The event was attended by Customers, Board of Directors, & Executive Management Team of the Bank, other top-ranking officials from the Police Service, as well as other key stakeholders across sectors.

     

    In his brief address, the IGP praised the strides being made by the Bank, noting that the turnaround reflects “strong leadership, disciplined execution, and renewed customer confidence.” He added that a stable, efficient banking system was essential for national development and pledged the Police Administration’s readiness to enhance collaboration and institutional support for ADB and the financial sector as a whole.

    Welcoming customers and all participants earlier, Deputy Managing Director in charge of services, Mrs. Sylvia Naa Kwakai Nyante, expressed appreciation to customers for their loyalty and encouraged them to continue offering feedback to help the Bank to continually improve its service delivery.

    The Managing Director, Mr. Edward Ato Sarpong, led an interactive feedback session where customers shared practical insights on innovations, service experience, processes, product offerings, including digital channels, and turnaround time. The session forms part of ADB’s continuous effort to refine and effectively implement its “Beyond Banking” agenda of redefining banking, empowering businesses, building futures, driving prosperity, nurturing communities, enhancing service excellence, among others.

    The event ended with a high-level networking session among customers, board members, senior management of the bank, and other stakeholders, reinforcing ADB’s commitment to building stronger partnerships. Participants expressed satisfaction with the engagement and highlighted the importance of such events in shaping a more responsive, customer-driven banking experience.

    The following officials of ADB were also at the event:

    Board of Directors: Wing Commander Samuel J.A. Allotey, Mr. Siisi Essuman-Ocran, Mr. Courage Akanwunge Asabagna, Hon. Andrew Dari Chiwitey, and Godwyll Ansah, Board Secretary.

    Other Management Team included: Enoch Benjamin Donkoh – Acting General Manager; Frank Okyere-Adarkwa – General Manager, Retail Banking; Kwame Asiedu-Attrams – General Manager, Agribusiness; Alberta Frimpong-Manso – Ag. Chief Finance Officer; Samuel Dako – Chief Audit Executive; Bridget Kaminta Lekanong Nuotuo – Treasurer; Amelia Boadiwaa Ama Croffie – General Counsel; Leon Bannerman Williams – Chief Risk Officer; Emmanuel Ofori Boateng – Head of IT; Agbenya Adotey – Chief Information Security Officer; Abena Abrafi Antwi – Ag. Head, HR; Obaapa Yeboah Addo – Head of Customer Care & Service Quality; Kwabena Adabo Kufuor – Head of General Services; and Mohammed Ali – Head of Marketing & Communications.

     

     

     

  • ADB Head of Major Markets Central Zone Visits Mfantseman Municipality 

    ADB Head of Major Markets Central Zone Visits Mfantseman Municipality 

    Mankessim, Central Region – Mr. Joseph Mensah Abakah, Head of Major Market Account Associate, Central Zone, ADB Ghana PLC, and his Western Zone counterpart, recently paid a working visit to the Mfantseman Municipality.

     

    The visit was part of their business engagement tour aimed at promoting financial inclusion and supporting medium and small-scale enterprises. During their visit, they called on the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Mfantseman, Mr. Stanley Acquah, to discuss ways to boost private sector development.

     

    Mr. Abakah urged the MCE to encourage micro and medium-scale enterprises to open accounts with ADB Ghana PLC, highlighting the bank’s agribusiness facilities that can help boost their businesses. He emphasized the importance of supporting fisher folks and other related business operators in the municipality.

     

    The visit underscores ADB Ghana PLC’s commitment to promoting economic growth and development in industry, with a focus on supporting small and medium-scale enterprises.

     

    The MCE welcomed the initiative and pledged to work with ADB Ghana PLC to promote financial inclusion in the municipality.

  • Govt rolls out safety measures for upcoming internal security recruitments

    Govt rolls out safety measures for upcoming internal security recruitments

    The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, has announced that the online application portal for recruitment into the Police, Prisons, Fire, and Immigration Services will officially open on Monday, November 17, 2025.

     

    The announcement comes with new safety measures aimed at preventing overcrowding and ensuring a smooth nationwide selection process.

     

    According to the Minister, government has taken lessons from the recent tragedy at the El-Wak Sports Stadium and is determined to avoid a repeat. “To achieve this, multiple screening centres will be set up in every region. Accra alone will have between 10 and 15 centres to accommodate the large number of applicants,” he stated.

     

    Each centre will host no more than 1,000 applicants per day 500 in the morning and another 500 in the afternoon. Applicants have been cautioned to strictly follow their scheduled time. “Anyone who arrives in the morning when scheduled for the afternoon session will be instantly disqualified,” the Minister warned.

     

    To further ease congestion, the screening will be conducted in phases. The Police Service will begin its exercise first, followed by other agencies. No two security institutions will conduct screenings at the same venue simultaneously.

     

    Hon. Mubarak assured the public that these measures are designed to protect lives, maintain order, and ensure fairness throughout the recruitment process.

  • ECOWAS awards scholarships to six (6) students from Gaston Berger University (Senegal) and sings a technical assistance agreement with the University of Lomé (Togo)

    ECOWAS awards scholarships to six (6) students from Gaston Berger University (Senegal) and sings a technical assistance agreement with the University of Lomé (Togo)

    On Friday, November 14, 2025, at the headquarters of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) in Lomé, Togo, the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) held a ceremony to present scholarships to students from Gaston Berger University (Senegal) and to sign a Technical Assistance Agreement with the University of Lomé (Togo).

     

    This event, which took place under the theme “Promoting regional integration: institutional and academic cooperation in the service of multilingualism”, is part of the celebration of ECOWAS’s 50th anniversary in Togo.

     

    The launching of this second phase of the Pan-African Master’s Program in Conference Interpreting and Translation (PAMCIT) was chaired by H.E. Damtien Larbli TCHINTCHIBIDJA, the Vice-President of the ECOWAS Commission. In attendance were the President of EBID, Dr. George Agyekum Nana Donkor, the new ECOWAS Resident Representative in Togo, H.E. Madam Deweh Emily GRAY, Mr. Lagnie Bambimle, the Head of the ECOWAS National Office in Togo, Mr. Movses Abelian, the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations for General Assembly and Conference Management, Ms. Olukemi Robinson-Atabuh, the Director of Conferences and Protocol at the ECOWAS Commission and Institutional Chair of PAMCIT II, along with representatives from partner universities and numerous guests.

     

  • GRA Gets New Acting Commissioner for Domestic Tax Revenue Division

    GRA Gets New Acting Commissioner for Domestic Tax Revenue Division

    President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Dr. Martin Kolbil Yamborigya as the Acting Commissioner of the Domestic Tax Revenue Division (DTRD) of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), effective Monday, 17th November 2025.

    Dr. Yamborigya takes over from Mr. Edward Apenteng Gyambrah, who has retired from the position.

     

    With over two decades of experience in Ghana’s Revenue Administration, Dr. Yamborigya is a well-respected Tax5 Administrator and Public Finance Expert. He has held several senior management positions within the GRA, including Audit Team Leader, Head of Audit, and Assistant Commissioner.

     

    Dr. Yamborigya’s appointment is expected to boost tax compliance, drive domestic revenue mobilization, and enhance collaboration with stakeholders.

    The GRA management and staff have congratulated him on his new role and wished him success in his tenure.

     

    The new Acting Commissioner is expected to leverage digital solutions and stakeholder engagement to drive Ghana’s revenue mobilization efforts forward.

  • 2026 Budget exposes the NPP’s eight years as a period of manufacturing excuses and exporting blame — Sinare slams

    2026 Budget exposes the NPP’s eight years as a period of manufacturing excuses and exporting blame — Sinare slams

    H.E Alhaji Said Sinare, Ghana’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia and former National Vice Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), has described the 2026 National Budget as a “national resurrection” while delivering a scathing critique of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP).

     

    In a fiery statement, the NDC Zongo President said the NPP’s reaction to the Budget revealed “intellectual poverty” and political confusion. “Their commentary was so shallow that even the Budget book itself would have wept if it had ears,” he said.

    According to him, the 2026 Budget, presented by the Minister of Finance, is a complete departure from the “chronic confusion and economic acrobatics” that defined the NPP’s eight years in power.

     

    Alhaji Sinare described the Budget as more than a financial plan, it is an “economic renaissance” and a “masterclass in governance.” He noted that while the previous administration treated Ghana as a “theatre of fiscal experiments,” the NDC government, led by a visionary President, has arrived with clarity, precision, and intellectual rigor.

     

    “The NPP spent years manufacturing excuses and exporting blame. Under their watch, Ghana became a spectator in global development, a nation begging for survival while drowning in reckless mismanagement. But today, the NDC has brought order to the chaos and planted a Budget that speaks productivity, innovation, social protection, and national dignity,” Alhaji Sinare said.

     

    He further stated that the 2026 Budget exposes the opposition completely. “The NPP is behaving like a political apprenticeship group shocked by the sudden return of competence. They are dancing around the Budget like confused masquerades, trying to manufacture criticisms that cannot stand under the sunlight of facts,” he said.

     

    Alhaji Sinare praised the Minister of Finance for delivering “with intellectual thunder” and the President for providing “leadership with administrative fire.” According to him, the NDC government’s Budget is a stabilizer for the nation, setting Ghana on a path of production, industrial rebirth, and social protection something the NPP never understood, let alone practiced, he added.

     

    Concluding his statement, Alhaji Sinare urged all Ghanaians to recognize the transformative nature of the Budget. “The NDC is not here to play. We are here to repair, rebuild, and reposition Ghana. And no amount of NPP lamentations can stop the rising tide,” he said.

  • ECOWAS conducts joint monitoring mission for the construction of the  Cavalla River Border Bridge between Côte d’Ivoire and Liberia

    ECOWAS conducts joint monitoring mission for the construction of the  Cavalla River Border Bridge between Côte d’Ivoire and Liberia

    The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing regional connectivity and integration through a joint monitoring mission conducted from 5 to 7 November 2025 for the construction of the 288-metre Cavalla River Bridge linking Côte d’Ivoire and Liberia.

     

    Led by Mr. Chris Appiah, Director of Transport at the ECOWAS Commission, alongside representatives of the Ivorian Government and the ECOWAS Resident Representative in Côte d’Ivoire, the mission aimed to assess progress, strengthen coordination, and accelerate the completion of this strategic cross-border infrastructure under the Road Development and Transport Facilitation Programme of the Mano River Union, in line with the orientations of ECOWAS Vision 2050.

  • MUYAD calls for investigation, state burial and compensation to victims of El-Wak army recruitment tragedy

    MUYAD calls for investigation, state burial and compensation to victims of El-Wak army recruitment tragedy

    MUYAD Social Services has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic stampede at the Elwak Sports Stadium during the Ghana Armed Forces recruitment screening exercise, which has claimed 6 lives and left many others injured.

     

    “We, at MUYAD Social Services, are deeply saddened by the tragic events that unfolded at the Elwak Stadium on November 12, 2025, resulting in the loss of lives and injuries to many others during the army recruitment screening exercise,” the organization said in a statement.

     

    The group extended condolences to the bereaved families and wished the injured a speedy recovery. It also called for a full probe into the incident. “The circumstances surrounding this tragedy demand a thorough investigation, and we urge the relevant authorities to leave no stone unturned in determining the cause of this disaster and ensuring that those responsible are held accountable.”

     

    MUYAD further urged government to honour the victims with a state burial and provide compensation to their families. “We are calling on the government to provide state burial for the deceased, as a mark of respect for their memory and a gesture of solidarity with their grieving families. Furthermore, we advocate for fair and adequate compensation to the families of the casualties, to support them in this difficult time.”

     

    The Executive Director, Adnan Adams Mohammed, stressed that the tragedy affects the entire nation. “The loss of life, especially under such circumstances, is a tragedy that affects not only the immediate families but also the entire country. As a nation, we must come together to support those affected and work towards preventing such incidents in the future.”

     

    He added: “We stand in solidarity with the families of the victims and the affected families, and we will continue to advocate for justice, accountability, and the protection of human rights.”

     

    Meanwhile, the Ghana Armed Forces has rescheduled its recruitment screening exercise, directing the Air Force, Navy, and Army to report on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday respectively.

     

    Military officials confirmed that six deaths were  recorded. Several survivors remain in intensive care. According to the military, the stampede occurred after thousands of young Ghanaians thronged the stadium in a desperate attempt to secure enlistment. The overcrowding and jostling at entry points led to chaos, injuries, and fatalities.

     

    The bodies of the deceased have been deposited at the 37 Military Hospital morgue, while others are receiving emergency treatment at the facility. Security personnel have cordoned off the stadium and blocked major roads leading to the venue to maintain order and facilitate rescue operations.

     

    The incident comes during an extended recruitment period, which had been prolonged by one week due to technical challenges on the recruitment portal. Colonel Evelyn Ntiamoah Asamoah, Acting Director General of Public Relations, explained: “The Ghana Armed Forces has extended the deadline for the ongoing recruitment exercise by one week due to some technical challenges encountered on the recruitment portal during the initial period.”

     

    Authorities are yet to issue a full report on the tragedy, but preliminary accounts point to poor crowd control and overwhelming turnout as contributing factors. Investigations are expected to be launched to prevent similar disasters in future recruitment exercises.

  • 6 dead in El-Wak Stadium stampede during military enlistment

    6 dead in El-Wak Stadium stampede during military enlistment

    The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has rescheduled its recruitment screening exercise to allow the Air Force, Navy and Army to report on Thursday, Friday and Saturday respectively, following a tragic incident at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra.

    Six people have been confirmed dead after a stampede during the ongoing military recruitment exercise on Wednesday.

    Reports indicate that several others are currently in the Intensive Care Unit receiving treatment.

    According to the military, the stampede occurred after thousands of young Ghanaians thronged the stadium in a desperate bid to secure enlistment into the Ghana Armed Forces.

    The large crowd, coupled with intense jostling at the entry points, led to chaos, resulting in multiple injuries and fatalities.

    The bodies of the 6 deceased have been deposited at the 37 Military Hospital morgue, while several others are receiving emergency treatment at the facility’s emergency ward.

    Security personnel have cordoned off the area, with the military blocking all major roads leading to El-Wak Stadium to maintain order and facilitate rescue operations.

    The incident happened amid an extended recruitment period announced by the Ghana Armed Forces. The exercise, which was initially scheduled to close on October 31, 2025, had been extended by one week following technical challenges on the recruitment portal.

    In a statement signed by Colonel Evelyn Ntiamoah Asamoah, Acting Director General of Public Relations, the military explained that the extension was necessary to accommodate applicants who had experienced difficulties during the initial phase.

    “The Ghana Armed Forces has extended the deadline for the ongoing recruitment exercise by one week due to some technical challenges encountered on the recruitment portal during the initial period,” the statement read.

    Authorities are yet to officially comment on the stampede, but preliminary reports suggest that poor crowd control and the overwhelming turnout contributed to the disaster.

    Investigations are expected to be launched to determine the circumstances leading to the incident and prevent similar tragedies in future recruitment exercises.

     

     

  • Ghana’s AMG Global Travel Receives Prestigious Green Category Award at Hajj and Umrah Conference in Saudi Arabia

    Ghana’s AMG Global Travel Receives Prestigious Green Category Award at Hajj and Umrah Conference in Saudi Arabia

    Ghanaian-owned AMG Global Travel has once again lifted the flag of Ghana high on the international stage, receiving the prestigious Green Category Award for excellence in service delivery at the 2025 International Hajj and Umrah Conference and Exhibition in Saudi Arabia.

    The event ran from 9th to 12th November 2025.

     

    The award, presented under the auspices of the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, recognises AMG Global Travel’s outstanding performance and commitment to quality service.

    During the 2025 Umrah season, the company was commended by its Saudi partners, including Mohammed Hijazi Company and Ta’if Umrah Company, for its professionalism, efficiency, and dedication to ensuring smooth and fulfilling pilgrimages for its clients.

     

    “This award underscores AMG Global Travel’s readiness to continue providing excellent services to Ghanaian pilgrims, while expanding its operations to include some foreign residents with valid residence permits who wish to perform Umrah in the coming Ramadan,” the company noted.

     

    In a related development, the Chief Executive Officer, Hajj Abdel-Manan Abdel-Rahman, has signed new partnership agreements for hotel accommodations in Makkah and Madinah ahead of the 2026 Ramadan Umrah season.

    This move reaffirms AMG Global Travel’s commitment to continuous improvement and growth in the Umrah sector.