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Mr President, rescind this policy before Ghana is destroyed– Prof. Aning’s plea over galamsey directive

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Security expert Professor Kwasi Aning has criticised government’s new policy in handling of foreign nationals involved in galamsey, which he said could ultimately destroy the country.
Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Tuesday, April 8, he described the Interior Minister’s decision as “populist,” “unthoughtful,” and “a disgrace,” arguing that it fails to address the root causes of illegal mining and sends a dangerous message to transnational criminal elements.
“I have absolutely no sympathy,” he said.
“I detest being an independent Ghanaian in Kwame Nkrumah’s Ghana and being treated like a second-class citizen. And let me appeal to the President directly; Mr. President, rescind this policy before this country is destroyed.”
The policy in question, announced by Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak, directs the Inspector General of Police to immediately transfer all regional, divisional, and district police commanders who have served for long periods in mining areas without showing significant progress in the fight against illegal mining.
In a further controversial move, the Minister said that foreign nationals caught engaging in galamsey would be deported without prosecution.
Prof. Aning condemned the deportation approach as not only ineffective but deeply damaging to Ghana’s sovereignty and justice system.
“This is a policy that will serve as an attraction for even worse criminals to come,” he warned.
“They know we don’t have the capacity to prosecute them. They know we don’t have the political will to do what is right for the people of this country.”
He challenged the President to make his final term count, stating that the current approach falls drastically short of the promises made in the State of the Nation Address.
“This is your legacy term—let it matter and let it count,” he implored. “Your minister has demonstrated an unwillingness and a reluctance to hold the bull by the horns and resolve this crisis.”
While he acknowledged that some changes in police deployment could be beneficial, he stressed that arbitrary transfers without resources and proper accountability structures would be meaningless.
“I think it’s useful that we give the police officers performance indicators,” Prof. Aning said.
“But we need to give them the resources, Your Excellency, so that the three months can be tested and their results checked.”
He didn’t hold back on what he sees as the broader implications of the policy.
“We cannot have a two-tier law. We cannot have a two-tier implementation process. The manner in which this has been presented to the Republic of Ghana is shameful. It is not thought through. It is populist, and it is a disgrace.”
Prof. Aning concluded with a passionate plea to President Mahama to stay true to his earlier commitments to the environment and national integrity.
“Let this be your legacy term by reclaiming the environment, as you promised the people of Ghana in your State of the Nation Address. We cannot afford more half-measures,” he concluded.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
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About 30 students on Sunday graduated from the 59th graduation ceremony of Cake Tekniks International, a privately-owned modern cake designing and sugar craft school in Accra.
During the ceremony, all graduates were presented with certificates while 13 of them also received professional diploma.
The founder of Cake Tekniks International, Mrs Jane Addo, said her outfit was dedicated to providing world standard skills, knowledge and hands-on training necessary for one to succeed worldwide in the culinary industry.

She encouraged the students to embrace the opportunities, challenges and experiences, mindful of the fact that they are well-equipped.
“Hold your heads up while you build a goodwill between your clients and yourselves,” she added.
Mrs Addo said the school was passionate about fostering the culture of creativity, motivation and excellence with the belief that every student had the potential to make a lasting impact in the culinary world.
The founder and leader of QA Consult, Mr Johnson Opoku-Boateng, said graduation was a witness to the unveiling of talents, passion and hard work and testament to months of dedication and hands-on-learning.






He urged the graduands to ensure that their cakes were safe and good for human health and that their success would be dependent on how well they serve, create and grow.
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Volta College Foundation donates GH¢9,000 to 9-yr-old fire victim

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April 19, 2025
A delegation from the Volta College Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, has donated GH¢9,000.00 to the family of nine-year-old Victoria Atsoribo, who suffered severe burns in a fire accident at home.
The donation was made at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, where Victoria is currently on admission and undergoing treatment.
Led by women’s organiser of the foundation, Madam Mawulawoe Amedorme and Deputy PRO, Ms Rebecca Gollo, the delegation said the NGO launched a support campaign for Victoria, with the aim to ease the financial burden on Victoria and her family.
Madam Amedorme said “thanks to the overwhelming generosity of our members and the general public, we were able to raise funds to support her treatment and recovery.”
Receiving the donation, Victoria’s uncle, Mr Bright Danquah Dumevi, expressed gratitude to the leadership and members of the foundation for their kindness and support.
He said Victoria was transferred from Margaret Marquart Hospital in Kpando to Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra for specialised care.
According to Mr Dumevi, Victoria was currently undergoing planned staged skin grafting (surgery) as part of her treatment.
Your kind gesture has made a profound impact on her recovery journey, bringing hope and joy to her healing process.
He said the contributions from the foundation will help in taking care of Victoria’s bills, adding that “your support has alleviated a significant portion of the financial burden associated with her treatment, allowing her family to focus on her recovery.
He also appealed to the general public, benevolent individuals, and organisations to continue extending their support to Victoria to aid her recovery.

The Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU) on Friday held the Greater Accra Regional Youth and Women’s Conference to build a strategic network.
The conference which brought together representatives of the Union was a great opportunity for ICU Ghana to make its voice heard on policies that were crucial to the development of the country.
The platform was also used to elect new officers for the Greater Accra Branch of The ICU Ghana to mark its 12th National Quadrennial Conference in August.
The General Secretary of the ICU Ghana, Mr Morgan Ayawine, called on government to assist the two state-owned media organisation, New Times Corporation (NTC), publishers of The Spectator and The Ghanaian Times newspapers and Graphic Communication Group Limited (GCGL).
“The two state-owned media played major roles in disseminating government policies, educating, entertaining and informing the public of the happenings in the world,” he added.
He said ICU Ghana would also raise issues about the recapitalisation of the two organisations with the sector minister.
Mr Ayawine disclosed that the ADB and NIB banks were also going through the same ordeal but government intervened and urged government to do same for the two state-owned organisations.
He stressed on equal partnership between unions and employers, saying the capital and labour were crucial to create, produce and generate funds.
The General Secretary advised the various branches of the association to suggest solutions on socio-economic issues such as employment for discussions.
The newly-elected members who were sworn in by the General Secretary, Mr Morgan Ayawine includes Belinda Cochrane-chairman, Eric Ekow Turkson-Vice chairman and Moses Kwaku Otoo-Secretary.
Others were Charles Akomea-Financial Secretary, Charles Biden- Executive Member, Diana Asiedu-Women’s Representative and Samuella A. Brago-Youth Representative.
The chairman of the Greater Accra Branch of the ICU Ghana, Belinda Cochrane thanked the leadership for contributing to the success of the union.
She added that the conference was to prepare for the 12th National Quadrennial Conference and also to take stock of the activities of the branch for the past years and discuss issues on the ground.

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