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Wreath-laying ceremony to mark Emancipation Day
- Mr Andrew Egyapa Mercer (third from right), Mr Akwasi Agyeman (fifth from left) and other dignitaries observing a minutes silence at the
A wreath-laying ceremony to honour individuals who played key roles in the abolition of slave trade in British colonies was observed last Friday as part of 2024 Emancipation Day celebrations.
The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr Andrew Egyapa Mercer, lighted the perpetual flame for the event.
That was followed by tributes to the ancestors of the Emancipation Day by children, a tape-cutting of an art gallery for the legacy of Dr Efua Sutherland, and traditional dance performances by the Ghana Dance Company.
The annual Emancipation Day event was to mark the abolition of slavery in the British Colonies in 1834, and its annual observance introduced in Ghana in 1998.
This year’s celebration was under the theme, ‘Unity and Resilience; Building Stronger Communities for a Brighter Future
BY EBO GORMAN
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Recall all Diplomatic and Service Passports- John Mahama to Foreign Affairs Ministry
President John Dramani Mahama directs Foreign Affairs Ministry to recall all Diplomatic and Service passports by 24th January.
Following this there would be re-issuance to those rightfully eligible.
In a letter to the ministry by Secretary to the President, Dr.Callistus Mahama noted that , ” I write to request the recall of Diplomatic and Service Passports issued by the previous
administration.”
According to him, this exercise aligns with the Government’s commitment to ensuring the proper use and
administration of official travel documents by national and international standards.
He added that the
recall aims to prevent misuse, safeguard the country’s reputation and maintain the integrity of our diplomatic engagements.
He further directed that “the Ministry should take the following steps to facilitate the process:
a. Issue a Public Notice: Notify all holders of Diplomatic and Service Passports Issued by the previous administration to return these documents to the Ministry for
verification and re-issuance, where applicable.”
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Update Ghanaians on killers of Ahmed Suale within 48 hours- APlus tell Police
Member of Parliament for the people of Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, affectionately called APlus has given the Ghana Police Service a 48-hour ultimatum.
According to him, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Director has within that period to brief the nation on the update of the killers of late investigative journalist, Ahmed Suale.
In a post on his Facebook page yesterday, he stated “Last year, I was invited to the CID headquarters to provide information regarding the murder of Ahmed Suale. During the meeting, I identified a high-profile minister from the previous government who was allegedly involved in contracting assailants to carry out the crime. I also disclosed my source, a highly credible one, in the presence of the CID director.”
He added “It is critical that the CID director updates the public on the progress of the investigation and indicate with justification whether additional time is required.”
Against this backdrop, he pointed out that “At this point, it appears the matter has been sidelined. If no update is provided within 48 hours, I will invoke my authority as a Member of Parliament to formally summon the Ghana Police Service to brief Parliament on this case.”
“Should that fail, I will utilize my Facebook and other social media platforms to update the nation on what I know about the matter which shall include the name of the alleged perpetrator.Thank you,” he concluded.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
