The BK Adama Stadium practically shook with energy, noise, and colour as the 5th Edition of the Wa-Naa Inter-Security Peace/Unity Fun Games officially came to a close on Monday, 25th May 2026.
Running under the vital theme, “Building a unified tomorrow: the role of the security agencies and community leaders,” the event proved once again to be the premier platform pushing the region’s security forces to the peak of friendly rivalry, discipline, and athletic excellence.
The high-profile tournament kicked off on Friday, 22nd May 2026, with an opening ceremony graced by the Upper West Regional Minister. Adding immense cultural prestige, a high-powered delegation representing the Overlord of the Waala State (Wa Naa) was present throughout the games, setting a powerful tone of collaboration for the eight competing contingents.
They include the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Ghana Prisons Service, Ghana Armed Forces (10 Mechanised Battalion), National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), and the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (CEPS).
On the track, the afternoon quickly evolved into a breathtaking duel for supremacy between the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) and the Ghana Prisons Service.
The GIS men laid down an early marker of total dominance. Sweeping gold in both the individual 100m and 200m sprints, they capped off their masterclass by anchoring a spectacular 4×100m relay victory, leaving the Army and Prisons Services chasing shadows.
However, the Prisons Service women had an answer. Roaring back with incredible resolve, they swept the individual 100m sprint and clinched a thrilling gold in the 4×100m relay ahead of Immigration. Not to be outdone, GIS countered with a stunning upset in the women’s 200m, keeping the track scoreboard perfectly poised.
Amidst this heavyweight duel, the Ghana National Fire Service proved they possessed blistering speed of their own, securing silver medals in the Men’s 100m, 200m, and Women’s 100m. The Ghana Police Service and CEPS also stood tall on the podium, claiming hard-earned bronze medals to rapturous applause from the stands.
When the dust settled on the track, the theatre of battle shifted to the volleyball courts, fitness zones, and the football pitch, where the Ghana Armed Forces’ 10 Mechanised Battalion (10MB) put on a clinic in tactical precision.
The Army football team stood tall as undisputed champions of the grass. They seamlessly translated that golden form to the volleyball court, capturing the Men’s trophy on the back of a stellar performance by 2/Lt. Krodua Asare, who was justly named Men’s Volleyball MVP.
The Prisons Service women matched that court energy perfectly, hoisting the Women’s Volleyball trophy aloft. Their campaign was spearheaded by the tournament’s standout virtuoso, Jimah Anatu, who deservedly took home the Women’s MVP honours.
The games reached their crescendo with the ultimate test of collective willpower: the Tug of Peace. In a grueling display of grit and muscle, the Prisons women outlasted the field to take the crown, while the immovable men of the Army line secured yet another gold for the 10MB camp.
Yet, perhaps the most profound victory of the tournament belonged to the Ghana Police Service. In a tournament defined by fierce combativeness, they were awarded the prestigious Discipline Cup—a testament to the fact that even in the white-hot heat of competition, professionalism and fair play remain the true guiding stars of our services.
The Takeaway: As the curtains fell on Monday, it was clear that the event had fully realized its mission. It stands as a triumphant chapter for the Upper West Region, leaving an indelible mark of sportsmanship, peace, and inter-agency collaboration on the historic grounds of the BK Adama Stadium.
