This was confirmed by Citi News’ source within the Police service in the Western Region.

“The Chinese, who fired the shot and three other Chinese who were at the Casino at the time of the incident, have been arrested by the police. They have been sent to the Asankragua District Police Command,” the source said.

The shooting, which occurred on Friday, caused a lot of chaos in the Wassa Akropong township.

[contextly_sidebar id=”5eNFUHm836i69FJ87mSwRPni38Vz9iP9″]Eyewitnesses told Citi News that the incident was triggered when a plumber who was hired by some Chinese nationals to undertake some services called on the deceased, as a witness, after the Chinese refused to pay the GHc150 he charged.

During the confrontation, a gun brought out by one of the Chinese was seized by the two Ghanaians but a second gun was reportedly fired by the Chinese, killing the witness, Nana Boamah instantly.

The incident angered the youth of the town who burnt and vandalized properties belonging to the Chinese nationals.

14 vehicles burnt 

The Police source also told Citi News that so far 14 vehicles have been burnt in the process.

“14 cars too have been burnt down during the crisis last night,” the source added.

Police relocate Chinese in Wassa Akropong over killing’ of Ghanaian

Although calm has returned to the place, there is currently heavy Police and military presence in the area, whereas about 48 Chinese nationals have been relocated to safety.

The Western Regional Police Commander, DCOP Kwesi Duku and a team of other security personnel are visiting the town to assess the security situation.

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By: Obrempong Yaw Ampofo/citifmonline.com/Ghana

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The anniversary launch had in attendance clients and suppliers of Stratcomm Africa, business executives, members of the diplomatic corps, traditional authorities, members from academia, Ministers of state, family and friends as well as numerous media representatives.

Two staff members of Stratcomm Africa, Miss Gillian Baaba Heathcote Senior Manager, Communications and Mr. Benjamin Adumuah Annang a General Services Officer, were awarded for their dedicated long service and loyalty to the organisation.

Presenting the awards to the two, the Special Guest of Honour, Mrs. Nana Oye Lithur, Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection congratulated and encouraged the staff to continue working hard to pursue the company’s vision of excellent delivery.

“I see that responsiveness to the needs of clients feature in what is being commended. A company whose business depends on services to client can only survive if priority is given to the needs of the clients.” she said.

In his speech, the guest of honour and keynote speaker, Professor Akilagpa Sawyerr, urged the public to be true to excellence stating that “The Company we are celebrating, Stratcomm Africa, is today a leader in its field – in Ghana and beyond. This status reflects the company’s insistence on excellence and high standards in its work. That should be the model for all Ghanaian enterprises. So, among the messages we must take with us, is that MADE IN GHANA should not mean accepting poor quality, low productivity, inefficiency, unreliable services – and hiding it all behind the flag of Ghana!”

The Chairperson, South African High Commissioner to Ghana, Her Excellency Madam Jeanette T. Ndhlovu was represented by Ledile Rachel Bambo, Consular: Economic of the South African High Commission.

She said, “We are celebrating today a company that is a pacesetter in its field on our continent. I am here to encourage Stratcomm Africa to continue to lead the way, just as Ghana has done, thanks to President Nkrumah… Through the work of Stratcomm Africa, we are reminded of the importance of communication in ensuring social harmony, national development and international understanding as well as business success, among other things”.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Stratcomm Africa, Miss Esther Amba Numaba Cobbah, told the story of the humble beginnings of the company to encourage others to persevere in their various missions to make a difference and have an impact on the Ghanaian economy.

“The enterprise that is today Stratcomm Africa started, initially with a volunteer and, then, with one young graduate employee sharing a study table across which training in the communication discipline began, with a view to developing valued services and products for both the public and private sector, which would make a difference to the lives of people … Our story could be your story; it IS your story, wherever you were born in Ghana, in Africa, indeed, in the world!” shared Miss Cobbah.

Ms Cobbah also paid tribute to family members of staff and her family who continue to travel the journey with the organization as well as Stratcomm Africa clients, suppliers, partners and media colleagues.

Stratcomm Africa has lined up a yearlong celebration designed to benefit local communities as well as the public and private sectors.

From: Stratcomm

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The anniversary celebration will be used to encourage existing and potential entrepreneurs to pursue their goals to grow their businesses to support national development.

In this regard, the theme for the yearlong celebration is “Our story, your story… a vision pursued”. It is to tell the Stratcomm Africa story and also encourage other individuals, organisations, communities, etc pursuing various visions not to give up.

The anniversary celebration will also be used to show the organisation’s appreciation to its partners, clients and stakeholders for their support over the years and to seek their continued support into the future.

The event will be attended by captains of business in Ghana, the business community, as well as high level government and communications industry officials who will experience the pursuit of a vision.

Stratcomm Africa began operations in 1994 when Ms. Esther A. N. Cobbah, the company’s founder and current Chief Executive Officer, decided to showcase the value of communications to business growth national development for facilitating mutual understanding between families and nations.

The Chief Executive Officer of Stratcomm Africa, Ms Esther A. N. Cobbah said Stratcomm Africa is proud of its twenty years’ track record of home-grown delivery of creative communications solutions for clients.

“We are forward-focused on the third decade and with God Almighty as our pillar and strength and plans to deliver increased value to our clients’ businesses to enhance performance as we  blend the science and art of communication to meet their needs”, she said.

Ms Cobbah dedicated the organisation’s two decades of success to clients, staff, supplier, partners and family and friends who have in diverse ways played critical roles in the  growth of the company over the past twenty years.

Stratcomm Africa has since its inception continued to go from strength to strength, expanding and introducing communication services and products in the area of Branding and Advertising, Research, Monitoring and Evaluation and Development Communications among others. These innovations have contributed to enhancing performances and achieving profitability for organizations in the market place, as well as contributing to the development of nations.

From:  Stratcomm

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