NDC Lawmaker Cautions IGP Against Politically Motivated Police Recruitment
Member of Parliament for Wa West constituency, Peter Lanchene Toobu, has written to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), George Akufo Dampare, expressing concerns over alleged selective and politically motivated recruitment into the Police Service. Apexnewsgh reports In a letter dated May 19, 2024, Toobu claimed that reliable sources indicate the IGP is allocating slots to the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) political class, distorting the police pyramid and compromising internal security. Toobu warned that this new recruitment approach has devastating consequences for internal peace and security, and urged the IGP to revise his notes, citing the large Cadet Officers’ Course 53, with over 400 officers, as a concern. The lawmaker also requested the IGP to appear before the Defense and Interior Committee of Parliament to brief them on recruitment and promotion processes under his administration, to address concerns over partisan policing and selective law enforcement. Toobu emphasized the need for the IGP to prioritize the morale of police officers and maintain the age-old open recruitment system, rather than introducing a covert system based on political affiliation. Source: Apexnewsgh.com Thanks for reading from Apexnewsgh as a news publishing website from Ghana. We encourage you to freely share this story via social media platform and follow us on; Facebook on APEXNEWSGH-Tv or Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0248250270/0256336062..
Bawumia Vows to Harmonize Ghana’s Duties with Togo’s to Curb Smuggling
Ghana’s Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has pledged to align Ghana’s duties with those of Togo if given the mandate as President. Apexnewsgh reports According to the Vice President, this move aims to address the issue of smuggling, which currently occurs when importers bring goods through Togo and then smuggle them into Ghana to avoid higher duties. Dr. Bawumia’s proposed policy seeks to equalize duties at Ghana’s ports with those of Togo, effectively eliminating the incentive for smugglers. By doing so, he believes that smuggling will cease, and trade will become more transparent and efficient. This promise comes as a response to concerns raised by stakeholders in the trade sector, who have long advocated for a more competitive and harmonized duty regime. Dr. Bawumia believes If implemented, this policy could significantly boost Ghana’s economy and enhance its reputation as a business-friendly nation. Source: Apexnewsgh.com Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0248250270/0256336062
Talensi Miners Will Hold Bawumia Accountable for Mining Policies– Talensi NPP Parliamentary candidate
The Talensi Parliamentary candidate for the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Robert Alibo, has cautioned that the people of Talensi, particularly miners in the Gbane area, will hold Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia accountable for his mining policies if he becomes President in 2025. Apexnewsgh reports Alibo made this statement following Dr. Bawumia’s recent visit to Gbane, where he addressed small-scale miners and outlined his mining policy. The visit was seen as timely, and the message resonated with the miners, who were eager to hear his plans for the sector. According to Alibo, Dr. Bawumia’s policy promises to support local miners by granting them concessions and licenses to produce locally. However, he warned that if implemented, the policy would allow foreign investors to repatriate their profits back to their countries, such as China and Australia, while local miners would be expected to keep their gains within the country. During his visit, Dr. Bawumia officially endorsed Alibo as the NPP Parliamentary candidate for Talensi and urged the people to support him in winning the seat for the party. Meanwhile, Alibo’s warning serves as a reminder that the people of Talensi will be watching closely to ensure that Dr. Bawumia’s policies benefit the local community and not just foreign interests. However, these are Dr. Bawumia’s mining policy proposals Build strong collaboration between the government and all stakeholders. Properly plan and coordinate programmes aimed at dealing with illegal mining. Empower communities to protect their lands against illegal miners. Support small-scale miners with funding. Enforce relevant laws without fear or favour. Build the capacity of local miners to understand sustainable mining. On the other hand, Dr. Bawumia proposes the following measures to ameliorate the problems associated with small-scale mining in Ghana. Decentralise the Minerals Commission (MINCOM) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Establish District Mining Committees to issue temporary licenses. Establish a Minerals Development Bank to provide small-scale miners, access to finance. Introduce vocational and skills training programmes to build the capacity of small-scale miners. Regulate the small-scale mining sector to promote sustainable practices. Source: Apexnewsgh.com Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0248250270/0256336062.