Story: Rose Hayford Darko & Anastasia Dzovor, Tema
THE Tema Municipal Assembly (TMA) has started an embossment exercise to maintain the security and identity of all taxis operating in the Tema Municipality.
The exercise, which is in collaboration with Convenant Investment Limited, is expected to cover about 5,000 taxis. So far, about 2,200 taxis have been registered.
In an interview with the Daily Graphic, the Public Relations Officer of the TMA, Mr Frank Asante, said all taxis were expected to register for the embossment because it was for the security of both the drivers and passengers.
He noted that the purpose was to ensure that all taxis and their drivers were identified to raise the confidence of passengers when they joined the taxis for their services.
Mr Asante said records on drivers were very important because the services they rendered covered the entire municipality and visitors to the community.
He appealed to taxi drivers who had not registered yet to do so to avoid any future confrontation with the law, adding that "the exercise is partnered by the assembly and it is important for drivers to patronise it".
He further pledged the support of the assembly to deliver quality services to drivers in the municipality.
On sanitation, Mr Asante noted that the municipality was clean enough and that the assembly would continue to have regular clean-up exercises, especially with the hosting of the Ghana 2008 tournament.
He confirmed that the security agencies had intensified patrols, noting that street lights had been provided, a development which had led to a reduced crime rate in the municipality.
The Project Manager of Convenant Investment, Mr George Amoah-Danquah, said the system being used for the exercise included an information display unit which had the drivers’ addresses, names and pictures which tallied with what had been put on the identity cards.
Mr Amoah-Danquah made it known that each driver was made to pay GH¢30 for the exercise because of the special features which made it security convenient and unattractive for thieves to steal the cars.
He noted that the exercise was initially slow, with the registration of only 10 cars a day, but it had gradually increased to 100 cars daily.
A survey conducted by the Daily Graphic indicated that the drivers were happy with the system because it would help them to be identified as registered professional drivers.
Some of them also claimed that passengers would be at home to join taxis because of late there had been infiltration of dubious characters into the rank and file of the drivers.
They explained that in recent times passengers had tended to doubt the character of taxi drivers and would only join taxis which they had known over the years.
The drivers were of the view that the embossment would also stop the discrimination between floating and station drivers.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
SHEKINA HERBAL CENTRE OFFERS RELIEF TO COUPLES (Page 11)
Story: Rose Hayford Darko, Tema
The inability of some married women to have children, a year or two after marriage, causes them a lot of anxiety and frustrations.
Due to the importance attached to childbirth in the Ghanaian society and Africa in general, most of such women face pressures from their in-laws, other family members and society at large.
Consequently, some of them resort to treatment from both orthodox sources and herbal practitioners to seek solution to their problems and save their marriages from collapse.
For the past 14 years, a 42-year-old herbal practitioner at Ashaiman, near Tema, has been of immense help to a number of such women.
Mr Ebenezer Adza-Kofi, the Director of the Shekina Herbal Centre, treats both men and women with infertility problems.
He said he took an interest in herbal medicine practice at a tender age of five when, playing as a child, he sat by his parents and bottled herbal preparations.
According to Mr Adza-Kofi, he was recruited into the Ghana Police Service in 1987, where he was nicknamed ‘recruit herbalist’ because he extended the treatment with herbs to his colleagues.
He said in 1994 he resigned from the Police Service to pursue his career in herbal treatment and went to the Centre for Scientific Research into Plant Medicine at Mampong Akuapem in the Eastern Region for further training in diagnoses and medical terms related to various ailments and treatment.
Mr Adza-Kofi said after his training, he was attached to the Police Hospital in Accra for research into other scientific areas of study.
He later registered with the Ghana National Association of Traditional Healers and opened the Shekina Herbal Centre.
The centre has a laboratory manned by trained laboratory technicians who carry out laboratory tests on patients before they receive treatment. It also has a consulting room, records office, and an out-patients department.
Mr Adza-Kofi explained that after attending to patients who report to the centre, he requests various laboratory tests which help him in his diagnosis.
He said he had treated a number of infertility cases that had enabled female patients at the clinic to conceive and bear children.
When the Daily Graphic visited the centre, Mr Adza-Kofi was seen attending to a number of patients. Some of those interviewed said they were directed to the centre by friends who had been able to have children after receiving treatment from the centre.
Mr Adza-Kofi called for co-operation between herbal and orthodox medical practitioners to build a healthy partnership between the two service providers.
He said such harmony would help them compare notes and encourage herbal practitioners to refer cases beyond their capabilities to health centres without delay.
He said he had acquired a plot of land at Afienya to put up a school to train more people to help man the centre.
He said that had become necessary because, apart from infertility cases, a number of patients reported to the centre with other diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases, malaria and swellings on parts of their bodies.
He testified to the efficacy of traditional herbal medicine and called on the government to regulate the activities of herbal practitioners to weed out quacks in the field.
The inability of some married women to have children, a year or two after marriage, causes them a lot of anxiety and frustrations.
Due to the importance attached to childbirth in the Ghanaian society and Africa in general, most of such women face pressures from their in-laws, other family members and society at large.
Consequently, some of them resort to treatment from both orthodox sources and herbal practitioners to seek solution to their problems and save their marriages from collapse.
For the past 14 years, a 42-year-old herbal practitioner at Ashaiman, near Tema, has been of immense help to a number of such women.
Mr Ebenezer Adza-Kofi, the Director of the Shekina Herbal Centre, treats both men and women with infertility problems.
He said he took an interest in herbal medicine practice at a tender age of five when, playing as a child, he sat by his parents and bottled herbal preparations.
According to Mr Adza-Kofi, he was recruited into the Ghana Police Service in 1987, where he was nicknamed ‘recruit herbalist’ because he extended the treatment with herbs to his colleagues.
He said in 1994 he resigned from the Police Service to pursue his career in herbal treatment and went to the Centre for Scientific Research into Plant Medicine at Mampong Akuapem in the Eastern Region for further training in diagnoses and medical terms related to various ailments and treatment.
Mr Adza-Kofi said after his training, he was attached to the Police Hospital in Accra for research into other scientific areas of study.
He later registered with the Ghana National Association of Traditional Healers and opened the Shekina Herbal Centre.
The centre has a laboratory manned by trained laboratory technicians who carry out laboratory tests on patients before they receive treatment. It also has a consulting room, records office, and an out-patients department.
Mr Adza-Kofi explained that after attending to patients who report to the centre, he requests various laboratory tests which help him in his diagnosis.
He said he had treated a number of infertility cases that had enabled female patients at the clinic to conceive and bear children.
When the Daily Graphic visited the centre, Mr Adza-Kofi was seen attending to a number of patients. Some of those interviewed said they were directed to the centre by friends who had been able to have children after receiving treatment from the centre.
Mr Adza-Kofi called for co-operation between herbal and orthodox medical practitioners to build a healthy partnership between the two service providers.
He said such harmony would help them compare notes and encourage herbal practitioners to refer cases beyond their capabilities to health centres without delay.
He said he had acquired a plot of land at Afienya to put up a school to train more people to help man the centre.
He said that had become necessary because, apart from infertility cases, a number of patients reported to the centre with other diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases, malaria and swellings on parts of their bodies.
He testified to the efficacy of traditional herbal medicine and called on the government to regulate the activities of herbal practitioners to weed out quacks in the field.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
REWARD FOR INFORMANT ON COMMUNITY 18 MURDER (Page 34)
Story: Rose Hayford Darko, Tema
A Philanthropist in Tema has presented GH¢2,000 to the Tema Police as a reward to anyone who will give information that will lead to the arrest of the suspects who murdered a man and his son at Community 18 on January 4, 2008.
Disclosing this to the media in Tema, the Tema Regional Police Commander, ACP John Kudalor, said the name of the donor was being withheld for security reasons.
He said about 4.50 a.m. on January 4, 2008, two assailants entered Alhaji Mumuni Mohammed Hamidu’s house at Sakumono Community 18 and shot him and his son, Dauda Mohammed.
ACP Kudalor said the police had got clues on the assailants but would want to be very cautious about them before striking.
He stated that the police had confidence in the public to help unravel the mystery surrounding the killings and gave the assurance that the name of informants would not be disclosed.
ACP Kudalor said the Police Administration was taking steps to increase patrol duties in the Sakumono area because the place was increasingly becoming notorious for crime.
He gave the assurance that the police were combat ready to ensure peace and order, especially during this time when visitors were trooping into Ghana because of the Ghana 2008 tournament.
He appealed to the public, especially residents who had clues about the assailants, to inform the Tema Regional Police Command without hesitation for action and also for the reward.
A Philanthropist in Tema has presented GH¢2,000 to the Tema Police as a reward to anyone who will give information that will lead to the arrest of the suspects who murdered a man and his son at Community 18 on January 4, 2008.
Disclosing this to the media in Tema, the Tema Regional Police Commander, ACP John Kudalor, said the name of the donor was being withheld for security reasons.
He said about 4.50 a.m. on January 4, 2008, two assailants entered Alhaji Mumuni Mohammed Hamidu’s house at Sakumono Community 18 and shot him and his son, Dauda Mohammed.
ACP Kudalor said the police had got clues on the assailants but would want to be very cautious about them before striking.
He stated that the police had confidence in the public to help unravel the mystery surrounding the killings and gave the assurance that the name of informants would not be disclosed.
ACP Kudalor said the Police Administration was taking steps to increase patrol duties in the Sakumono area because the place was increasingly becoming notorious for crime.
He gave the assurance that the police were combat ready to ensure peace and order, especially during this time when visitors were trooping into Ghana because of the Ghana 2008 tournament.
He appealed to the public, especially residents who had clues about the assailants, to inform the Tema Regional Police Command without hesitation for action and also for the reward.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
ASHITEY TO CONTEST NPP TEMA EAST SEAT (Page 16)
Story: Rose Hayford Darko, Tema
THE Member of Parliament for the Tema East Constituency, Mr Ismael Ashietey, has urged the electorate to return the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to power for continuity of development projects and sound economy.
He declared his intention to contest the 2008 parliamentary elections in an interview with the Daily Graphic at Tema.
Mr Ashietey gave the assurance that he would not relent in his efforts to provide community level assistance to the people.
He dismissed claims by the people that he would not stand for the fourth time and stressed that the NPP needed dedicated people who could contest and win elections.
Mr Ashietey noted that his three terms in office as a parliamentarian was historic because he used his share of the Common Fund judiciously.
He said during the period he was able to provide projects including a structure for the Tema Youth Centre; a post office which is being used by the people of Manhean; a canteen for a junior high school and some schools were rehabilitated.
The MP said he believed in providing projects that were beneficial to the people rather than giving money to individuals.
Mr Ashietey said he was sure to retain the seat for the NPP because as of now he could not see any challenger from even the opposition parties who could wrest the seat from him.
He disclosed that he deliberately hid his intention from the public to enable him to find out what the electorate would say.
The MP said the unavailability of employment was a national problem but assured the people of the government’s effort to open up avenues to the youth, especially to enable them to earn a living.
Mr Ashietey said he planned to reach out to the people more frequently to know their problems.
He said he started the construction of a modern canoe landing beach and warehouses in collaboration with the Ghana Ports and Habours Authority (GPHA) to create a conducive atmosphere for the fishermen to mend their nets and keep their canoes.
Mr Ashietey said the project was capital intensive and, therefore, had taken some time to complete but hoped to continue with the second phase to solve its related problems during his next term in office.
He stated that the constituency had solved its problems so there was peace among the polling station executives and constituency executive, paving way for a peaceful co-existence.
Mr Ashitey said the party in the constituency was focused and all the constituents must vote for the flag bearer, Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo, and the party’s parliamentarians to enable them to “continue with their good works”.
Meanwhile some interested party faithful have expressed their interest to contest the elections as parliamentarians during their primaries to be held in April. They are a former Municipal Chief Executive of Tema, Mr Ashong Narh, and Mr Kwartei Titus-Glover, a Labour Consultant.
THE Member of Parliament for the Tema East Constituency, Mr Ismael Ashietey, has urged the electorate to return the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to power for continuity of development projects and sound economy.
He declared his intention to contest the 2008 parliamentary elections in an interview with the Daily Graphic at Tema.
Mr Ashietey gave the assurance that he would not relent in his efforts to provide community level assistance to the people.
He dismissed claims by the people that he would not stand for the fourth time and stressed that the NPP needed dedicated people who could contest and win elections.
Mr Ashietey noted that his three terms in office as a parliamentarian was historic because he used his share of the Common Fund judiciously.
He said during the period he was able to provide projects including a structure for the Tema Youth Centre; a post office which is being used by the people of Manhean; a canteen for a junior high school and some schools were rehabilitated.
The MP said he believed in providing projects that were beneficial to the people rather than giving money to individuals.
Mr Ashietey said he was sure to retain the seat for the NPP because as of now he could not see any challenger from even the opposition parties who could wrest the seat from him.
He disclosed that he deliberately hid his intention from the public to enable him to find out what the electorate would say.
The MP said the unavailability of employment was a national problem but assured the people of the government’s effort to open up avenues to the youth, especially to enable them to earn a living.
Mr Ashietey said he planned to reach out to the people more frequently to know their problems.
He said he started the construction of a modern canoe landing beach and warehouses in collaboration with the Ghana Ports and Habours Authority (GPHA) to create a conducive atmosphere for the fishermen to mend their nets and keep their canoes.
Mr Ashietey said the project was capital intensive and, therefore, had taken some time to complete but hoped to continue with the second phase to solve its related problems during his next term in office.
He stated that the constituency had solved its problems so there was peace among the polling station executives and constituency executive, paving way for a peaceful co-existence.
Mr Ashitey said the party in the constituency was focused and all the constituents must vote for the flag bearer, Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo, and the party’s parliamentarians to enable them to “continue with their good works”.
Meanwhile some interested party faithful have expressed their interest to contest the elections as parliamentarians during their primaries to be held in April. They are a former Municipal Chief Executive of Tema, Mr Ashong Narh, and Mr Kwartei Titus-Glover, a Labour Consultant.
HOTEL MAJORIE 'Y' FETES WORKERS (Published 22:01:08 Page 29)
Story: Rose Hayford Darko, Tema
THE Managing Director of Hotel Majorie 'Y' in Tema, Mr Richard Wedzi, has appealed to workers in the hospitality industry to ensure good customer relations, be disciplined and courteous to clients who would visit the hotels.
He said the output of the workers would be a credit to the country and Ghanaians, especially during the Ghana 2008 tournament.
Mr Wedzi said the vigilance of the hospitality workers would make the visitors feel secure and confident during their stay.
He was addressing a joint end-of-year get-together and awards ceremony.
Mr Wedzi said tourism was one of the nation’s foreign exchange earners and, therefore, needed to be given all the necessary recognition that would transform and make it viable.
He called on Ghanaians to change their attitude towards tourism and attract more visitors to the country, as their contribution to the nation’s economy.
Mr Wedzi said the hotel was undertaking an expansion programme to increase the number of rooms from 24 to 36 to be able to cater for the increasing number of clients, who would visit.
He attributed the achievements of the of the hotel to the hard work workers and their patrons, expressed appreciation for their efforts and urged them to work even harder to improve the hotel’s image.
Mr Wedzi said the hotel experienced some problems in 2007 including a fire outbreak which damaged its generator and other items. In spite of all this management was able to maintain the hotel's image and sustain its operations.
He expressed the hope that 2008 would mark the beginning of a new era for the hotel, especially as its expansion was almost complete.
He announced plans to set up an endowment fund to ease the financial burden of the workers. He said the company would contribute 10 per cent of the seed money while the workers would contribute five per cent of their salaries and called on the workers to be punctual and innovative to boost the image of the hotel.
The chairman of the hotel’s board of directors, Mr Sylvanus Carl Botchway, congratulated the workers on their dedication and progress in the year 2007 and urged them to do more than they did the previous year to justify the increase in their salaries.
He said “hard work attracts all the good things that you will ask for”.
A worker, Mr John Mensah, who had been with the hotel for the past 24 years was presented with a Sony television set and a refrigerator for being the longest serving member of staff.
THE Managing Director of Hotel Majorie 'Y' in Tema, Mr Richard Wedzi, has appealed to workers in the hospitality industry to ensure good customer relations, be disciplined and courteous to clients who would visit the hotels.
He said the output of the workers would be a credit to the country and Ghanaians, especially during the Ghana 2008 tournament.
Mr Wedzi said the vigilance of the hospitality workers would make the visitors feel secure and confident during their stay.
He was addressing a joint end-of-year get-together and awards ceremony.
Mr Wedzi said tourism was one of the nation’s foreign exchange earners and, therefore, needed to be given all the necessary recognition that would transform and make it viable.
He called on Ghanaians to change their attitude towards tourism and attract more visitors to the country, as their contribution to the nation’s economy.
Mr Wedzi said the hotel was undertaking an expansion programme to increase the number of rooms from 24 to 36 to be able to cater for the increasing number of clients, who would visit.
He attributed the achievements of the of the hotel to the hard work workers and their patrons, expressed appreciation for their efforts and urged them to work even harder to improve the hotel’s image.
Mr Wedzi said the hotel experienced some problems in 2007 including a fire outbreak which damaged its generator and other items. In spite of all this management was able to maintain the hotel's image and sustain its operations.
He expressed the hope that 2008 would mark the beginning of a new era for the hotel, especially as its expansion was almost complete.
He announced plans to set up an endowment fund to ease the financial burden of the workers. He said the company would contribute 10 per cent of the seed money while the workers would contribute five per cent of their salaries and called on the workers to be punctual and innovative to boost the image of the hotel.
The chairman of the hotel’s board of directors, Mr Sylvanus Carl Botchway, congratulated the workers on their dedication and progress in the year 2007 and urged them to do more than they did the previous year to justify the increase in their salaries.
He said “hard work attracts all the good things that you will ask for”.
A worker, Mr John Mensah, who had been with the hotel for the past 24 years was presented with a Sony television set and a refrigerator for being the longest serving member of staff.
TMA BEGINS EMBOSSING TAXIS ... (Page 14)
Story: Rose Hayford Darkp & Anasthasia Dzovor, Tema
THE Tema Municipal Assembly (TMA) has started an embossment exercise to maintain the security and identity of all taxis operating in the Tema Municipality.
The exercise, which is in collaboration with Convenant Investment Limited, is expected to cover about 5,000 taxis. So far, about 2,200 taxis have been registered.
The Public Relations Officer of the TMA, Mr Frank Asante told the Daily Graphic that all taxis were expected to register for the embossment because it was in the interest of both the drivers and passengers for security purposes.
He pointed out that the purpose was to ensure that all taxis and their drivers were identified to raise the confidence of passengers when they joined the taxis for their services.
Mr Asante said records on drivers were very important because the services they rendered covered the entire municipality and visitors to the community.
He appealed to taxi drivers who had not registered yet to do so to avoid any future confrontation with the law, adding that "the exercise is partnered by the assembly and it is important for drivers to patronise it".
He further pledged the support of the assembly to deliver quality services to drivers in the municipality.
On sanitation, Mr Asante said the municipality was clean enough and that the assembly would continue to have regular clean-up exercises, especially with the hosting of the Ghana 2008 tournament.
He confirmed that the security agencies had intensified patrols, adding that street lights had been provided, a development which had led to a reduction of crime rate in the municipality.
The Project Manager of Convenant Investment, Mr George Amoah-Danquah, indicated that the system being used for the exercise included an information display unit which had the drivers’ addresses, names and pictures which tallied with what had been put on the identity cards.
Mr Amoah-Danquah said that each driver was made to pay GH¢30 for the exercise because of the special features which made it security convenient and unattractive for thieves to steal the cars.
He stated that the exercise was initially slow, with the registration of only 10 cars a day, but it had gradually increased to 100 cars daily.
A survey conducted by the Daily Graphic indicated that the drivers were happy with the system because it would help them to be identified as registered professional drivers.
Some of them also claimed that passengers would be at home to join taxis because of late there had been infiltration of dubious characters into the rank and file of the drivers.
They explained that in recent times passengers had tended to doubt the character of taxi drivers and would only join taxis which they had known over the years.
The drivers were of the view that the embossment would also stop the discrimination between floating and station drivers.
THE Tema Municipal Assembly (TMA) has started an embossment exercise to maintain the security and identity of all taxis operating in the Tema Municipality.
The exercise, which is in collaboration with Convenant Investment Limited, is expected to cover about 5,000 taxis. So far, about 2,200 taxis have been registered.
The Public Relations Officer of the TMA, Mr Frank Asante told the Daily Graphic that all taxis were expected to register for the embossment because it was in the interest of both the drivers and passengers for security purposes.
He pointed out that the purpose was to ensure that all taxis and their drivers were identified to raise the confidence of passengers when they joined the taxis for their services.
Mr Asante said records on drivers were very important because the services they rendered covered the entire municipality and visitors to the community.
He appealed to taxi drivers who had not registered yet to do so to avoid any future confrontation with the law, adding that "the exercise is partnered by the assembly and it is important for drivers to patronise it".
He further pledged the support of the assembly to deliver quality services to drivers in the municipality.
On sanitation, Mr Asante said the municipality was clean enough and that the assembly would continue to have regular clean-up exercises, especially with the hosting of the Ghana 2008 tournament.
He confirmed that the security agencies had intensified patrols, adding that street lights had been provided, a development which had led to a reduction of crime rate in the municipality.
The Project Manager of Convenant Investment, Mr George Amoah-Danquah, indicated that the system being used for the exercise included an information display unit which had the drivers’ addresses, names and pictures which tallied with what had been put on the identity cards.
Mr Amoah-Danquah said that each driver was made to pay GH¢30 for the exercise because of the special features which made it security convenient and unattractive for thieves to steal the cars.
He stated that the exercise was initially slow, with the registration of only 10 cars a day, but it had gradually increased to 100 cars daily.
A survey conducted by the Daily Graphic indicated that the drivers were happy with the system because it would help them to be identified as registered professional drivers.
Some of them also claimed that passengers would be at home to join taxis because of late there had been infiltration of dubious characters into the rank and file of the drivers.
They explained that in recent times passengers had tended to doubt the character of taxi drivers and would only join taxis which they had known over the years.
The drivers were of the view that the embossment would also stop the discrimination between floating and station drivers.
Monday, January 21, 2008
ASHAIMAN POLICE NAB PROSTITUTES AND SUSPECTED CRIMINALS ...(PAGE 53)
Story: Rose Hayford Darko & Anasthasia Dzovor, Tema
THE Ashaiman Police on Friday arrested 14 prostitutes and 24 suspected criminals in areas known for such activities.
The areas included the Zongo Laka, Night Market, Asensu Bar, Odasani Bar, Heavens Gate and market.
The exercise formed part of a programme to rid the areas of criminals and prostitutes as the country prepared for the Ghana 2008 tournament.
The prostitutes were between the ages of 20 and 56 while the criminals were between the ages of 18 and 37.
The Ashaiman District Police Commander, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Frank Awu, said five prostitutes were caught in the act and added that all the 14 prostitutes had been placed in police custody pending a decision on them but the criminals would be prosecuted after being screened.
He said the suspected criminals had in their possession dried leaves, the police believed to be Indian hemp.
He said the exercise was also to discourage people from engaging in prostitution and anti-social vices.
He said the exercise would go a long way to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS in the Ashaiman community.
He said people perceived Ashaiman to be “the den of criminals”, which made the community unsafe for visitors and was a dent on the image of the town.
“We want to ensure that visitors who come to the country because of the tournament will not be disturbed by these unscrupulous criminals,” he said.
Mr Awu said the exercise would be extended to other areas to ensure that residents went about their lawful duties peacefully and gave the assurance that the exercise would be a regular one.
He made an appeal for the police to be provided with more patrol vehicles to enable them to embark on such exercises without any difficulty.
Mr Awu warned those who would be preparing to use Ashaiman as their operational ground to keep away.
He said the police in Ashaiman would intensify their operations to ensure the safety of the people.
THE Ashaiman Police on Friday arrested 14 prostitutes and 24 suspected criminals in areas known for such activities.
The areas included the Zongo Laka, Night Market, Asensu Bar, Odasani Bar, Heavens Gate and market.
The exercise formed part of a programme to rid the areas of criminals and prostitutes as the country prepared for the Ghana 2008 tournament.
The prostitutes were between the ages of 20 and 56 while the criminals were between the ages of 18 and 37.
The Ashaiman District Police Commander, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Frank Awu, said five prostitutes were caught in the act and added that all the 14 prostitutes had been placed in police custody pending a decision on them but the criminals would be prosecuted after being screened.
He said the suspected criminals had in their possession dried leaves, the police believed to be Indian hemp.
He said the exercise was also to discourage people from engaging in prostitution and anti-social vices.
He said the exercise would go a long way to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS in the Ashaiman community.
He said people perceived Ashaiman to be “the den of criminals”, which made the community unsafe for visitors and was a dent on the image of the town.
“We want to ensure that visitors who come to the country because of the tournament will not be disturbed by these unscrupulous criminals,” he said.
Mr Awu said the exercise would be extended to other areas to ensure that residents went about their lawful duties peacefully and gave the assurance that the exercise would be a regular one.
He made an appeal for the police to be provided with more patrol vehicles to enable them to embark on such exercises without any difficulty.
Mr Awu warned those who would be preparing to use Ashaiman as their operational ground to keep away.
He said the police in Ashaiman would intensify their operations to ensure the safety of the people.
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