Municipal Chief Executive Joseph Awal Antwi visited students taking exams at two schools Thursday. The Nkwanta South leader went to Brewaniase and Bonakye centers during test week. Education Director Jonathan Korsinah and party chairman Nana Prosper Akamani came with him. Students felt happy when the officials showed up to support them. The visit gave young people confidence before their important tests.
Antwi told candidates that hard work matters more than grades alone. He warned against cheating and said honesty builds better futures. Member of Parliament Geoffrey Kini sent math tools for all test takers. Students received the supplies through Antwi and thanked leaders for caring. Many described the gifts as helpful during exam...
The Frimpong Manso Institute praised fathers across Ghana and around the world on Father's Day. The group sent special thanks to dads who work hard for their families every day. Leaders at FMI said fathers make important sacrifices to care for their children. Many dads spend long hours providing money and protection for their households. The Institute believes these efforts deserve respect from everyone.
Some fathers have walked away from their duties and hurt their families. FMI leaders worry about children who grow up without strong father figures at home. Kids need both parents to learn right from wrong during their young years. The Institute wants all fathers to step up and lead their families better. Strong dads help create good...
Upper West Regional Peace Council trained women from Lambussie during a three-day leadership workshop. The event ran from June 10-12 at the district capital with money from Denmark and Luxembourg governments. United Nations Development Programme supported the project through Ghana's Gender Department. Clifford Tampuori said women need more chances to join local government decisions. The training gave participants skills to become community leaders and peace makers.
Women came from Christian Mothers groups and Muslim organizations across the region. Theodora Williams Anti taught conflict analysis and mediation techniques to all participants. She helped them learn about gender issues during peace building efforts. The Foundation for...
Upper West Regional Peace Council held a three-day training session for women from Hamile border town. The United Nations Development Programme paid for the workshop that brought together 50 participants. Women came from traditional groups, churches, disability communities and Fulbe minorities. Professor Samuel Marfo taught them about conflict prevention and peace building skills. The June event helped participants learn how to spot early warning signs of trouble.
Women practiced role playing exercises and made action plans for their communities. They discussed land disputes between neighbors and ethnic tensions among different groups. Professor Marfo said women often solve conflicts better than official systems. Participants gained...
Daniel Owusu wants Ghana to work harder against child labor across the country. The Offinso North leader spoke at a World Day Against Child Labour event at Nkwankwa farming community. Thousands of local children work under dangerous conditions on farms and homes. Owusu said poverty causes the problem but Ghana has laws to fix it. Officials need better action and teamwork to protect young people from harm.
Education Director Martin Addo Fordwour asked teachers and parents to fight child labor together. He plans to start campaigns that teach people about the damage caused to children. Social Welfare Director Gideon Osei-Poku said many kids between ages 5 and 17 still do unsafe jobs. The official warned young people to avoid drugs and...
Franklin Cudjoe backs Attorney General Dominic Ayine after he named officials linked to payroll fraud at National Service Authority. The IMANI Africa president said Ayine did the right thing during Channel One TV show Saturday. Richard Ahiagbah from New Patriotic Party attacked the Attorney General for naming suspects before court cases start. Cudjoe disagreed and called the public disclosure important for democracy. He believes citizens need information about corruption cases to understand justice.
Ayine revealed that former NSA workers stole GH¢548 million through fake payroll schemes. The list named 12 people such as Mustapha Ussif and Osei Assibey Antwi during Friday press conference. Ahiagbah said the announcement violated...
Franklin Cudjoe praised the government for stopping the fuel tax before it started. The IMANI Africa founder called the decision smart during rising oil costs around the world. Middle East tensions make gas prices jump higher each day. Ghana Revenue Authority told everyone to wait before adding the new charges. Leaders need time to study what might happen to families and businesses.
Cudjoe shared his thoughts on Facebook about the suspended policy. He wants officials to boost local oil drilling projects across the country. The activist believes Ghana should spend foreign money on farming instead of other things. Recovery of stolen government funds from recent years could help the economy grow stronger. Agriculture investments would...
Ghana's First Lady Lordina Mahama shared a special message about her husband on Father's Day. She wrote the tribute on Facebook Sunday to honor President John Dramani Mahama. Mrs. Mahama thanked him for being a great father and strong leader. She praised his love and support for their family. The message spread quickly across social media platforms.
Many people liked her post and left comments about the president. Citizens said nice things about his work as both father and leader. President Mahama keeps close relationships with his wife and children despite his busy job. He shows people that family matters come first even during tough times. His dedication to fatherhood makes many families respect him more.
The tribute used simple...
President John Dramani Mahama announced plans for a new public university during his visit to the Savannah Region. He wants to give more students chances to attend college and help areas that need development. The president spoke at a community meeting where people cheered his announcement. He believes education should be fair for everyone across Ghana. The new school will help balance opportunities between cities and rural places.
The university will create jobs and bring money to the local area. Students from nearby regions can attend classes without traveling far from home. Researchers will study problems that affect people living there. The school will also help build better roads and buildings around the region. Local leaders...
