General News of Monday, 12 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Chief Fire Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service, (GNFS) Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sarpong, has addressed public criticisms that she is not physically fit for the role and therefore unsuitable to lead the service. I’ve worked in many districts, Madina, Adenta, Nungua, Dansoman and I was awarded by the then Chief Officer, Chief Gaisie, as the Best Regional Commander in 2015,” she added. I will be a mother for all – Chief Fire Officer declaresLooking ahead to 2026, the Chief Fire Officer pledged to intensify public education on fire prevention, emphasising that negligence remains a major cause of fire outbreaks. The Public Services Commission (PSC) in November 2025, officially confirmed Mawusi Ntow Sarpong, as the substantive Chief Fire Officer of the GNFS. Watch a snippet of her video below:Chief Fire Officer Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sarpong has responded to critiques of her appointment, stating, the criticisms made her stronger.

Source: GhanaWeb January 12, 2026 18:30 UTC