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Emmanuel Nyamekye

Also known as: Deputy Superintendent of Police Emmanuel Nyamekye · Dr Emmanuel Nyamekye · Dr Nyamekye · Dr. Emmanuel Nyamekye · Dr. Nyamekye

2026-05-052026-10-27

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  1. October 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Emmanuel Nyamekye, advocated for greater stakeholder involvement in promoting responsible animal care. …

    GTA develops animal welfare policy to promote responsible tourism
  3. Joy Online

    … Dr Emmanuel Nyamekye, Senior Communications Lead of the Animal Welfare League, said animal welfare was based on the recognition that animals could experience pain, fear, and distress, as well as comfort and contentment. …

    GTA engages stakeholders on animal welfare policy
  4. Joy Online

    … Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Emmanuel Nyamekye led the prosecution. The prosecution said the complainant, whose name was withheld, was a businesswoman who resided in Accra, as did Appiah. …

    Businessman dragged to court over GH¢480,000 fraud
  5. August 2026
  6. Joy Online

    … The prosecution, led by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Emmanuel Nyamekye, opposed the application for bail and requested an additional two weeks to complete the investigation. …

    Retired Fire Officer granted GH¢350K bail over alleged enlistment scam
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    … Speaking with The Ghanaian Times on the sidelines of the event in Accra last Friday, the Senior Communications Lead of AWL, Dr Emmanuel Nyamekye, said the awards were intended to promote transparency in the hospitality industry and encourage responsible food procurement. …

    6 hotels win top animal welfare awards
  8. Joy Online

    … Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Emmanuel Nyamekye, prosecuting, told the court, presided over by Mr Kwabena Kodua Obiri-Yeboah, that Dorkenu allegedly collected the money after claiming he could secure enlistment into the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) through protocol …

    Retired fire officer remanded over alleged GH¢303,200 recruitment scam
  9. July 2026
  10. Joy Online

    … Speaking at the event, Senior Communications Lead at the Animal Welfare League, Dr Emmanuel Nyamekye, said the country’s growing demand for poultry products should be matched with farming practices that prioritise the welfare of animals. …

    Animal Welfare League urges Ghana government to adopt free-range poultry farming over battery cages
  11. June 2026
  12. Joy Online

    … When the case was called on Tuesday, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Raymond Ackom, holding brief for the substantive prosecutor, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Emmanuel Nyamekye, prayed the court for an adjournment to enable the prosecution to comply with the dis …

    Prosecution in Abronye case ordered to file disclosures within 14 days
  13. May 2026
  14. Joy Online

    … Prosecuting, Deputy Superintendent of Police Emmanuel Nyamekye told the Court that the complainants were military personnel deployed for a peace enforcement operation in the Bawku Municipality. …

    Court remands two over unlawful possession of arms
  15. Joy Online

    … Prosecuting, the Deputy Superintendent of Police Emmanuel Nyamekye told the court that the complainants were military personnel deployed for a peace enforcement operation in the Bawku Municipality. …

    Two remanded over alleged illegal possession of G3 rifle, ammunition

Yesterday

  1. Ghana Tourism Authority develops animal welfare policy

    The Ghana Tourism Authority is engaging stakeholders on a proposed National Animal Welfare Policy to guide treatment of wild animals kept in captivity at tourist attractions and promote responsible sourcing of animal products by hotels and restaurants, prompted by reports of animal cruelty at some tourism facilities.

    18 hours ago · Joy Online →

Thursday 22 October

  1. Ghana Tourism Authority develops animal welfare policy framework

    The Ghana Tourism Authority is consulting stakeholders in tourism and hospitality to develop a policy promoting responsible animal welfare practices in the sector, in collaboration with the Animal Welfare League. The initiative aims to improve treatment of animals in hospitality facilities and responsible sourcing of animal products, with consultations planned across four zones to be completed by end of October.

    22 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 8 October

  1. Businessman charged with defrauding businesswoman of GH¢480,000

    A 44-year-old man has appeared in Accra Circuit Court charged with defrauding a businesswoman of GH¢480,000 by falsely claiming he had secured a distribution contract with BEL-AQUA Company and needed funds to execute it. He pleaded not guilty and was admitted to bail of GH¢500,000 with two sureties.

    8 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 13 August

  1. Retired fire officer granted bail in GH¢303,200 enlistment scam

    An Accra Circuit Court has granted Thomas Dorkenu, a 60-year-old retired Fire Officer, GH¢350,000 bail over allegations that he collected GH¢303,200 from 60 applicants on the pretext of securing their enlistment into the Ghana National Fire Service through protocol allocation. He pleaded not guilty to charges of defrauding by false pretences and the case was adjourned to September 24, 2026.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Six Ghana hotels honoured for cage-free egg sourcing

    The Animal Welfare League has awarded "Champions of Compassion" status to six hotels—Ibis Styles Accra Airport Hotel, Accra City Hotel, Oak Plaza Hotel, African Regent Hotel, La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, and Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra—for committing to cage-free egg sourcing and ethical treatment of laying hens. The awards, part of the inaugural Hospitality with Heart Awards, evaluated 31 three-star hotels and above on their commitment to responsible sourcing and animal welfare standards.

    12 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Retired fire officer remanded over GH¢303,200 recruitment fraud

    An Accra Circuit Court remanded a 60-year-old retired fire officer into custody after he allegedly defrauded 60 prospective recruits of GH¢303,200 by falsely claiming he could secure enlistment into the Ghana National Fire Service through protocol arrangements. The defendant is charged with defrauding by false pretences; the case was adjourned to August 12, 2026.

    5 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 31 July

  1. Animal Welfare League calls for free-range poultry farming shift

    The Animal Welfare League has urged Ghana's government to promote free-range poultry farming instead of battery-cage systems, citing the traditional nkokɔ nkitinkiti method as a more humane and sustainable approach. The organisation argues that free-range systems allow chickens to exhibit natural behaviours while supporting food security and sustainable production.

    31 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Accra court orders prosecution to file disclosures in Abronye case

    An Accra Circuit Court hearing the case involving Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC) has ordered the prosecution to file its disclosures within 14 days. The trial judge also addressed concerns raised by defence counsel about the accuracy of court records, describing any alteration of judicial records as potentially amounting to forgery of court proceedings.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Court remands two men for unlawful firearm possession

    Accra Circuit Court One has remanded carpenter Musah Aguruba and farmer Issah Awuni over alleged unlawful possession of a G3 assault rifle and ammunition found at a mosque in Bawkzua following a shooting incident in Bawku Municipality. The suspects deny the charges and claim they were at the mosque to pray.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Two remanded over unlawful possession of G3 rifle, ammunition

    An Accra Circuit Court has remanded carpenter Musah Aguruba and farmer Issah Awuni over alleged unlawful possession of a G3 assault rifle and ammunition discovered at a mosque in Bawkzua following a shooting incident. Both men denied the charges, claiming they were at the mosque to pray and suspect an unknown person hid the weapons there.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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