The Volta Regional Minister, Mr James Gunu, presented a brand new Nissan Navara pickup to the Kpeve District Police Command through the Volta Regional Police Commander to boost security in Kpeve and its adjoining communities in the district.
The Minister was accompanied by the District Chief Executive for South Dayi District Assembly, Mr Courage Kwame Kokroko, the District Chief Executive for Afadzato South, Mr Manfred Tawiah and South Dayi Constituency party leadership led by the Constituency Secretary Lawyer Emmanuel Kpekata
The pickup was lobbied for by Mr James Gunu, the Member of Parliament for South Dayi Constituency, and Majority Chief Whip, Hon. Rockson-Nelson Kwami Etse Dafeamekpor, from the CEO of Stallion Group of Company, Mr. Komla Sanja (Baba BSK).
The Regional Police Commander, in his goodwill message, emphasized the need for stakeholders across the country to assist any ruling government in their capacity because the government alone cannot do it.
He was grateful to the donor and other stakeholders for this great support and pledged to make very good use of it.
Speaking at a handing-over ceremony the Volta Regional Minister reiterated President Jonh Dramani Mahama radministration’s commitment to equipping the internal security services, including the Police.
The District Chief Executive for South Dayi District also addressed all the stakeholders gathered including the party executives led by Lawyer Emmanuel Kpekata Esq.
In his introductory message, Mr Courage Kwame Kokroko said that the Kpeve Police Commander and the officers were his good friends before he became the DCE. He knew their predicament (lack of a vehicle) long ago.
The DCE stated the Command has vehicles that were outdated, but they were managing them.
“Today, the command is seeing a brand new car from a benevolence through Mr James Gunu, Hon. Dafeamekpor, and his own little effort, given to Kpeve Police. He hoped for good maintenance,” the DCE stressed.
He finally introduced the Volta Regional Minister and the Dean of Regional Ministers, Mr James Gunu, to the gathering.
Mr James Gunu spoke, and I quote: “Togbe Bombo the War Lord representing the Paramount Chief of Kpeve Traditional Area, Togbe Aku Dompeh XII, DCE for South Dayi District, Mr Courage Kwame Kokroko, Mr. Manfred Tawiah, DCE for Afadzato South, Volta Regional Police Command and Kpeve District Police Command, Party Executives and Members, the media, all protocol observed, Togbuiwo, mamawo, ladies and gentlemen, I have received warm greetings from His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, the President of the Republic of Ghana, Hon. Rockson-Nelson Kwami Etse Dafeamekpor, MP for South Dayi Constituency and Majority Chief Whip, the National Party Executives led by Hon. Johnson Asiedu Nketia, the Regional Party Executives led by Hon. Mawutor Agbavitor, to the people of South Dayi Constituency.”
He added that “I am delighted to be here to present a vehicle which myself, your hardworking MP, Hon. Dafeamekpor, and the District Chief Executive, Hon. Courage Kwame Kokroko, lobbied for from Baba BSK to the Kpeve District Police Command.
“As I was lobbying for the vehicle, Hon. Dafeamekpor was also doing the same. We dived and we met under the waters looking for the same thing. We are grateful we have it now. I urge the command to make good use of it. Maintenance culture should be prioritized,” he said.
According to him, this this vehicle and many others will improve our night patrols to enable His Excellency John Dramani Mahama’s 24-hour economy policy to be effective.
The Volta Regional Minister urged all stakeholders to try in their small capacity assist the ruling government led by His Excellency John Dramani Mahama because, we can’t do it alone.
“As part of the NDC and President John Dramani Mahama’s Reset agenda, the government is genuinely recruiting our young people into the security services, specifically the Ghana Police Service’s screening, starting from Monday, 12th January 2026,” he stated.
He pointed out that the armed forces have advertised theirs already, adding that “There are numerous screening centers for applicants across the country to be screened. It will be done in clusters or different screening centers to avoid congestion leading to our young people losing their lives.”
Eventually, the Minister noted that the vehicle was handed over to the Volta Regional Police Commander by the Volta Regional Minister.
He pointed out that the Volta Regional Police Commander then handed the keys to the District Commander.
There was excitement at the faces of the police for the provision of the vehicle by Baba BSK to the Ghana Police Service, Kpeve Command.
They are grateful to the donor and other stakeholders involved, and they promised to make very good use of it.
Togbe Bombo, the Asafofia (War Lord) of Kpeve Traditional Area, representing Togbe Aku Dompeh XII, Paramount Chief of Kpeve Traditional Area, thanked the Regional Minister, the MP for South Dayi Constituency and Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Kwami Etse Dafeamekpor, and the DCE, Hon. Courage Kwame Kokroko and the party leadership for the lobbying ability.
He thanked Baba BSK for the yeoman’s job. He further pleaded that accommodation for government workers, especially security services, be provided.
He stressed that it is highly needed in the district. He humbly called for an intervention from the central government through the Regional Minister, Member of Parliament, and the District Chief Executive when the opportunity comes.
The Regional Minister, with his entourage, proceeded to Peki-Avetile to mourn with Presbyter David Kuma Dumenyo and the family who lost their beloved father, brother, son… the late Togbe Newton Korku Dumenyo, who passed away. Presbyter David Kuma Dumenyo is a driver working with the Volta Regional Minister.
The family’s reception was superb, and they were grateful for the Minister, with his entourage and NDC party’s visit.
The story was written by Jonas Anyadi a.k.a Abor and Emmanuel Amoah a.k.a Pastor from South Dayi Constituency Communications Directorate.
