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King of Igbo Community in Ghana congratulates Mahama as President-elect of Ghana.

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Following the declaration of H.E John Dramani Mahama as the President-elect of the 2024 presidential election by the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana, HRM Dr. Amb. Eze Chukwudi Ihenetu has congratulated Mahama as the new President-elect.

Emerging as the winner of Presidential race by securing a landslide victory, H.E John Mahama and Dr. Bawumia competed for the race as the two main competitors for the presidential bid.

HRM Ihenetu in his felicitation remarks commended H.E Mahama for his calm composure by ensuring peace among his political party members as their standard bearer.

He prayed for God’s guidance and protection on Mahama to enable him execute all his agenda driven-policies for the betterment of Ghanaians.

HRM Ihenetu was optimistic that, Mahama would serve Ghanaians in their utmost interest.

On the other side, he expressed gratitude to Dr. Bawumia for conceding defeat to H.E Mahama earlier before the declaration of the results by the EC and classified the act as peaceful conduct and gentlemanly.

According to the Igbo King in Ghana, peace must reverberate irrespective of political, religious and ethnic affiliations.

His Royal Majesty expressed heartfelt appreciations to Ghanaians for conducting a peaceful election process devoid of mayhem that would disrupt its national peace.

Lauding the efforts of all agencies, rulers and individuals who worked indefatigably to ensure the peace in is maintained, he admired Ghana’s team spirit as united people fighting for the maintenance of peace.

Underscoring Ghana’s trajectory of peace, HRM Ihenetu indicated that Ghana has performed remarkable well since its democratic years and have also exhibited maturity in preserving its peace other African countries looks up to.

The Igbo King in Ghana called on other countries in Africa and beyond to emulate Ghana’s peaceful co-existence in conducting general election.

HRM Ihenetu again sent his good wishes to Ghanaian youth in comporting themselves during and after the elections, and called on heavenly blessings on all Ghanaians youth.

By Alfred Ankrah

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Declaration of Monday, 31st March 2025 and Tuesday, 1st April 2025 as Public Holidays

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March 24, 2025

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The Ministry of Interior has declared Monday,  March 31, 2025 and Tuesday, April 1, 2025  as Public Holidays

“The general public is hereby informed that Sunday, 30th March, 2025 or Monday, 31st March, 2025 marks Eid-Ul-Fitr which is a Statutory Public Holiday,” the ministry noted in a press statement

According to the ministry “In view of the fact that 30th March 2025 falls on a Sunday and in the interest of the public, His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Ghana, has by Executive Instrument (E.I.), in accordance with Section 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act (Act 601) declared Monday, 31st March 2025 and Tuesday, 1st April 2025 as additional Public Holidays and should be observed as such throughout the country.”

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Strengthen Anti-Money Laundering Laws in Ghana – Interior Minister

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March 24, 2025

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Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has called for strengthened anti-money laundering laws in Ghana, urging the Inter Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) and the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) to collaborate in this effort.

During a meeting with a GIABA delegation led by Director-General Edwin Harris, Muntaka Mubarak emphasised the Government’s commitment to supporting GIABA’S work in maintaining a safe and secure environment.

The Director-General of GIABA, Mr. Edwin Harris acknowledged Ghana’s active participation in GIABA operations and encouraged continued collaboration.

Mr. Harris stated that Ghana has made significant progress in strengthening its anti-money laundering laws, with the passage of the Anti-Money Laundering Act 2020 (Act 1044).

The meeting had in attendance the Deputy Minister for the Interior, Okletey Teilarbi, the Acting Chief Director of the Ministry, Mrs. Doreen Annan, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of FIC, Albert Kwadwo Twum Boafo and other officials from the Ministry, GIABA and FIC.

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Interior Minister reaffirms commitment to Enhancing Ghana’s Security Architecture

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Minister of the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has acknowledged the critical role the Police Service plays in maintaining peace and stability and reaffirmed Government’s commitment to enhancing Ghana’s security architecture.

Speaking at the Ghana Police Service Regional Commanders’ meeting, the Minister assured international partners, businesses, and investors, that Government remains committed to providing a secure environment, and ensuring necessary security measures are in place to facilitate uninterrupted business operations.

Muntaka Mubarak commended the Inspector General of the Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno for initiating an orientation for Regional and Unit Police Public Relations Officers. 

According to him, the programme aimed to enhance community engagement, share crucial information, and foster trust between the police and the public.

In his remarks, the IGP, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno stated that the meeting provided an opportunity for them to reflect and strategize for the year ahead.

Mr. Yohuno also advised the officers to uphold the highest professional standards, emphasising the need for discipline and ethical conduct in discharging their duties.

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