The Ghana Police Service has launched a manhunt for a group of thugs who stormed the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council and disrupted today’s Council of State Regional elections in Kumasi.
Police are currently reviewing all available footage to identify and arrest the perpetrators and bring them to justice.
Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah aka COKA writes
I pity the Attorney General (AG). Did I hear from President Mahama’s ORAL team that $20.49 billion is to be retrieved from 39 alleged corruption cases?
Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah aka COKA
When some of the listed 39 cases, like payment of salaries to cathedral board, were paid from a government budget approved by both NPP and NDC parliamentarians. Hmmmm.
Then, please, Mr. AG, you need to purchase more political suits. May God bless Ghana. Coka, I care.
The gender and social inclusion officer with the Centre for Social Impact Studies, Mrs. Dorothy Ofori, calls on state institutions and private organisations to provide more internship opportunities for women and girls.
In a statement to celebrate the International Day for Women and Girls in Science, Mrs. Dorothy believes that the growth of Ghana’s economy depends on the achievement of equality and that a more equal society cannot be achieved without making science friendlier to women and girls.
The Full press release is attached.
CeSIS CELEBRATES WOMEN & GIRLS ON INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SCIENCE
Today is being marked as International Day for Women and Girls in Science. It is a day set aside to highlight the contribution of women to science in order to encourage more girls and women to take up careers in science. This year’s celebration is on the theme:‘’Unpacking STEM Careers; Her voice in science
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) enables individuals to be creative, innovative, problem solvers and think critically. This field has traditionally been seen as the preserve of men, although in recent times girls and women are making strides in that field. Globally, the ratio of women in STEM fields as compared to men is quite low. More women are therefore needed in the field to achieve equality which meets goal 5 of the SDGs.
Over the years, women scientists have made remarkable contributions to science. For example, Marie Curie helped to pioneer the use of radioactivity in medicine and was also the first female recognized and awarded a Nobel Prize in Physics and Chemistry. Another accomplished female, who happens to be Ghanaian, is Prof. Esi Ewuah, a Ghanaian researcher and a gender advocate who is known for her innovative research projects in engineering and science. We again have Quakyi Issabella Akyinba, a leading Ghanaian bio scientist and many other women.
Women naturally bring unique problem-solving approaches that contribute to a nation’s development by providing solutions to problems when given the opportunity. According to the UN, gender equality and empowerment of Women and Girls is not just a goal in itself but a key to sustainable development, economic growth, peace and security. Empowering women in itself can again help eradicate poverty
It is in light of the foregoing that Center for Social Impact Studies (CeSIS), a gender responsive organization proposes that a deliberate and conscious effort should be put in place to empower girls in the STEM fields. CeSIS proposes the following recommendations to government and other stakeholders.
Providing scholarships and internship opportunities for women and girls. Efforts
must be made to support them with scholarship schemes to lessen the financial
burden they grapple with. This will enable more women and girls in the field to
bridge the gender gap to support the growth of the economy. Opportunities
should also be given to girls in science to have internship opportunities in their
respective fields. This can help them gain more practical and hands on
experiences which they can use later in their careers
Admission quotas should be given to women studying STEM courses. This will
create the awareness that there are opportunities for women and girls in the
field and encourage more to pursue a career along that line. The passage of the
Affirmative Act should compel institutions to set out quotas for girls and women
in the field. This will ensure that women and girls who would otherwise have
missed the opportunity to pursue a course in STEM can still realize their dream. Assisting Girls with role models that connect them to STEM professionals. When
girls are provided with role models at early stages, it will help set them on the
right path. It will build their passion and interest in the field which can have an
effect of pushing more women and girls towards that STEM
CeSIS believes that the growth of an economy depends on how well equality is achieved and a more equal society cannot be achieved without making science friendlier to women and girls. On this promising occasion, we wish all women and girls in ‘STEM’and those who have the interest and intension of pursuing a career in science a very ‘’Happy International Day for Women and Girls in Science’’ particularly those living in resource rich areas of the world.
Robert Tanti Ali
Executive Director
For additional information and interviews, please call:
Mrs. Dorothy Ofori Danquah
Tel: 0541489202
Today is being marked as International Day for Women and Girls in Science. It is a day set aside to highlight the contribution of women to science in order to encourage more girls and women to take up careers in science. This year’s celebration is on the theme:‘’Unpacking STEM Careers; Her voice in science
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) enables individuals to be creative, innovative, problem solvers and think critically. This field has traditionally been seen as the preserve of men, although in recent times girls and women are making strides in that field. Globally, the ratio of women in STEM fields as compared to men is quite low. More women are therefore needed in the field to achieve equality which meets goal 5 of the SDGs.
Over the years, women scientists have made remarkable contributions to science. For example, Marie Curie helped to pioneer the use of radioactivity in medicine and was also the first female recognized and awarded a Nobel Prize in Physics and Chemistry. Another accomplished female, who happens to be Ghanaian, is Prof. Esi Ewuah, a Ghanaian researcher and a gender advocate who is known for her innovative research projects in engineering and science. We again have Quakyi Issabella Akyinba, a leading Ghanaian bio scientist and many other women.
Women naturally bring unique problem-solving approaches that contribute to a nation’s development by providing solutions to problems when given the opportunity. According to the UN, gender equality and empowerment of Women and Girls is not just a goal in itself but a key to sustainable development, economic growth, peace and security. Empowering women in itself can again help eradicate poverty.
It is in light of the foregoing that Center for Social Impact Studies (CeSIS), a gender responsive organization proposes that a deliberate and conscious effort should be put in place to empower girls in the STEM fields. CeSIS proposes the following recommendations to government and other stakeholders.
Providing scholarships and internship opportunities for women and girls. Efforts
must be made to support them with scholarship schemes to lessen the financial
burden they grapple with. This will enable more women and girls in the field to
bridge the gender gap to support the growth of the economy. Opportunities
should also be given to girls in science to have internship opportunities in their
respective fields. This can help them gain more practical and hands on
experiences which they can use later in their careers
Admission quotas should be given to women studying STEM courses.
This will
create the awareness that there are opportunities for women and girls in the
field and encourage more to pursue a career along that line. The passage of the
Affirmative Act should compel institutions to set out quotas for girls and women
in the field. This will ensure that women and girls who would otherwise have
missed the opportunity to pursue a course in STEM can still realize their dream. Assisting Girls with role models that connect them to STEM professionals.
When girls are provided with role models at earlytsages, it will help set them on the
right path. It will build their passion and interest in the field which can have an
effect of pushing more women and girls towards that STEM
CeSIS believes that the growth of an economy depends on how well equality is achieved and a more equal society cannot be achieved without making science friendlier to women and girls.
On this promising occasion, we wish all women and girls in ‘STEM’and those who have the interest and intension of pursuing a career in science a very ‘’Happy International Day for Women and Girls in Science’’ particularly those living in resource rich areas of the world.
Robert Tanti Ali
Executive Director
For additional information and interviews, please call:
Mrs. Dorothy Ofori Danquah
Tel: 0541489202
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mrs. Elsie Addo Awadzi, the Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, has served notice of her decision to take early retirement from the Bank with effect from 28th February 2025.
Mrs. Addo Awadzi was appointed on 12th February 2018 for her first four-year term and re-appointed for a second term in February 2022, ending in February 2026, in line with the Bank of Ghana Act, 2002 (Act 612), as amended.
H.E President John Mahama has accepted Mrs. Addo Awadzi’s decision to take early retirement from the Bank with effect from 28th February 2025 and has thanked her for her service to the Bank and the Republic.
Mrs. Elsie Addo Awadzi
The Bank of Ghana thanks Mrs. Addo Awadzi for her distinguished service to the Bank and the Republic and wishes her well in her future endeavours. -END-.
ISSUED BY THE COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
10 FEBRUARY 2025
PUBLIC
In an up-close conversation with Karen Baaba Sam, a 29-year-old Ghanaian lady, she revealed that her 5-year-old daughter is her pride, and she will go to every length humanly possible to have her by her side and nurture her to become the woman God created her to be.
Ms. Sam acknowledges that her upbringing as a young child may have been challenging, and this may have led to some choices she made, some of which were good and others bad, but she is determined to ensure that her daughter gets the best care a parent can give and to lead her to make the right choices throughout her life.
Karen Baaba Sam
Baaba Sam shot to fame in Ghana when she decided to tell her story of alleged domestic violence and abuse at the hands of her ex-partner and real estate developer, Nana Kwadwo Adjei, with whom he cohabited for over 5 years. Ms. Sam indicated that even though she regrets this choice of relationship, she takes consolation in the fact that God blessed her with a beautiful baby girl who is growing up into a gorgeous lady.
“I have a lot of ambitions in this life, and I believe that through the Grace of God, I will be able to achieve them all. However, my daughter, who I know sincerely in my heart of hearts, is a gift from God, and she will remain my topmost priority. Having her by my side is not negotiable. I will do everything within my means and power to have her, Baaba Sam said.
Speaking about recent media publications about her alleged refusal to obey a court order regarding her daughter, Ms. Sam pointed out that she knows her ex-partner, Nana Kwadwo Adjei, has rented the press, and they are doing his bidding through their newspapers and online portals.
“Those publications do not border me at all. When I see or read them, they motivate me to fight even harder for full custody of my daughter and to give her the best care any mother would give to her own child. For those media outlets that are allowing themselves to be used by Nana Adjei, please know that he is using you online to achieve the impossible,” Baaba said.
“My lawyers have filed various processes in court, and I have all the confidence in the judiciary. I know a good judge will be appointed to hear the case and adjudicate it to its logical conclusion,” Ms Sam further stated.
Background
Karen Baaba Sam broke her silence on the years of physical, verbal, and emotional abuse she endured at the hands of her ex-partner, Nana Kwadwo Adjei, on Monday, 20 January 2025.
In a chilling account, Karen details the harrowing experiences that began in 2016 and culminated in a bitter custody battle over their daughter, Ohemaa. Karen met Nana Adjei in 2016. What initially seemed like a loving and protective relationship soon took a dark turn.
By 2018, when she became pregnant with their daughter, Nana Adjei appeared excited, especially since most of his children from previous relationships lived abroad with their mothers. However, cracks began to show when his second son, who had moved in with them, left after suffering physical abuse from his father.
Karen recalls the first incident of domestic violence occurring in December 2018, when Nana Adjei returned home drunk after a night out. When she asked him about where he had been, the responses she received were slaps and kicks to her body, including her pregnant belly.
“I was more scared for my unborn child than for myself,” she recounted. She managed to call a friend, Leeroy, who intervened. Nana Adjei later apologized, blaming his actions on the alcohol he had consumed.
Over the years, Karen says she suffered repeated physical assaults, often resulting in black eyes and a swollen face. Despite her brother filing a report at the East Legon Police Station, no action was taken.
According to Karen, Nana Adjei boasted about his influence in the police, making it impossible for her to seek justice. Karen’s breaking point came in April 2023, when she encountered Nana Adjei at a restaurant with another woman, whom she later discovered was his new girlfriend.
When she attempted to leave with him in his (Nana Adjei’s) car, the woman humiliated her in public, while Nana Adjei did nothing to stop it. Karen chose to walk away. However, when she got home, Nana Adjei attacked her again, beating her in the presence of their daughter.
“Nana Adjei also assaulted two family friends visiting from Germany who tried to intervene. During the chaos, Nana Adjei even kicked their daughter, causing her to fall and cry. Determined to escape the abuse, Karen ended the relationship in December 2023.
“Nana Adjei reacted with threats and demanded the return of all gifts he had given her, including their daughter’s school car. Fearing further abuse, Karen moved out in February 2024.
On her very first night in her new home, Karen was robbed at gunpoint, with all her valuables stolen. She found the timing suspicious, especially when Nana Adjei demanded the return of a specific necklace—the only valuable the robbers did not take.
The authorities believed the attack was carried out by someone close to her, prompting them to assign her police protection.
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has expressed his strong determination to lead the party back to power in 2028 after he assumes the position of National Chairman.
Speaking at a party gathering, Chairman Wontumi made it clear that his ambition to become the National Chairman of the NPP is not for personal gain but to ensure the party regains control of government after the 2024 elections.
Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako aka Chairman Wontumi
“When I become National Chairman, there is no way the NPP will remain in opposition. We must come back to power in 2028, and I will make sure of that,” he confidently stated.
His remarks come at a time when the party is focusing on the next course of action after losing victory in the just concluded 2024 general elections. However, Wontumi believes it is equally important to have a long-term vision that extends beyond 2024.
He emphasized the need for strategic planning, unity, and a strong leadership structure that will keep the NPP formidable, even if they lost the next election in 2024.
According to Chairman Wontumi, his leadership will bring renewed energy and focus to the party, ensuring that they remain a dominant force in Ghanaian politics.
“I will not allow the NPP to go into opposition for long. We will regroup, strategize, and take back power. The party will be stronger than ever,” he assured party members.
Several party executives and supporters at the event welcomed his bold statement, with many chanting his name in support. Some described him as a dynamic and fearless leader who has the vision to keep the NPP competitive.
One enthusiastic supporter at the event said, “Chairman Wontumi is a man of action. If he says we will return to power in 2028, then I believe him. He has what it takes to lead the party forward.”
Source: Adomonline
By;Akosua Otchere
National Security operatives have intercepted a significant haul of counterfeit money and suspected gold bars concealed within twelve 20-foot shipping containers.
Authorities have confirmed that two of the containers remain unaccounted for, with intensified efforts underway to locate them.
Meanwhile, a manhunt has been launched for four individuals, including a suspected ringleader identified only as Alhaji. National Security has assured the public that investigations are ongoing to dismantle the operation and bring all culprits to justice.
By: Felix Baidoo
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), has directed the leadership of the College of Community and Organizational Development (CCOD) in Sunyani to abrogate its partnership arrangement with the University of Central Nicaragua which is affiliated with the Texila America University.
The directive was carried in a letter dated 29th January 2025 and signed by Prof. Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai, Director General for GTEC.
It stated that GTEC as the regulator of tertiary education in the country does not have any evidence of Texila America University’s full accreditation in its home country, while CCOD was also yet to complete the processes leading to the granting of its institutional accreditation.
“In view of the foregoing, the Commission direct you to provide evidence of Texila America University accreditation, as well as the specific roles it had played in its affiliation with UCN”. It stated.
Nullification of certificates
The letter stated again that “in the meantime, certificates awarded to graduands of programmes being offered in this partnership cannot be used in Ghana for purposes of employment, promotion or professional qualification until evidence of accreditation of the awarding institutions has been confirmed by GTEC”.
GTEC’s action follows information it received over the awarding of a PhD in Management to some individuals by the UCN in affiliation with Texila America University in partnership with the CCOD in the country.
Previous revocations
In a related development, GTEC in August 2024 revoked the institutional registration of OAA Consultation Ltd over similar breaches after it failed to adhere to the directives of GTEC.
The revocation letter dated 7th August 2024 and signed by Prof. Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai, stated that OAA Consulting Limited was registered to solely recruit students for OAA Universidad Empresarial De Costa Rica (UNEM), however, the institution recruited local faculty to teach programmes contrary to the terms of the earlier agreement between their institution the elsewhere National Accreditation Board.
It also indicated that the degree programmes offered by the UNEM were not accredited by the regulatory body in its home country (Costa Rica). Noting that the Education Regulatory Bodies Act 2020 Act (Act 1023) “a person who operates tertiary institutions or runs a tertiary education programme that is not accredited, commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of not less than 10,000 penalty units and not more than 20,000 penalty units or to a term of imprisonment of not less than 15 years and not more than 20 years or both”.
Again, it stated that two academic institutions (Faculty of Technology, Management and Applied Science, South Africa and Universal Trinity College, Florida, USA) were not part of the package OAA submitted for the initial registration and of questionable accreditation status had been involved in the delivery of UNEM’s programmes.
Another reason for the revocation of the institutional registration was that one of the qualifications of Prof. Allan Kwesi Asante-Yeboah (Doctor of Letters) was awarded by an unaccredited institution-Universal Trinity College.
Given the above and other reasons, “Prof. Allan Kwesi Asante-Yeboah should desist from using the Professorial title since there are no records to prove he was duly assessed by a recognized tertiary education institution to merit the use of the academic title”.
The GTEC letter stated that in the light of the above actions, contrary to the grant of registration and subsequent registration in the past, the institution of OAA Consulting Limited had been rescinded and directed to stop operations.
