My attention has been drawn to several recent misinformation and speculation in the media regarding my political future in the Dome-Kwabenya Constituency in particular and the New Patriotic Party as a whole.
I wish to clarify, that despite the setback and outcome of last Saturdayβs parliamentary primaries in Dome-Kwabenya, I remain steadfast in my commitment to the shared values of the New Patriotic Party and our corporate quest to break the 8 with H.E. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia come December 7,2024.
As a three term Member of Parliament and a true party person, I am cognizant of the fundamental principles which underpin the Danquah-Dombo-Busia tradition for which internal competition and afterwards cooperation, remains the guiding light.
For the avoidance of doubt and without any shred of ambiguity, I reiterate that I have no intention whatsoever of running as an Independent Candidate in the upcoming December 7,2024 Presidential and Parliamentary elections and for that matter, at any point in the forseable future.
I take the opportunity to express my eternal appreciation to the good people of Dome-Kwabenya Constituency especially our hard working Polling Station Executives for the opportunity to represent their interests and aspirations in the august house of Parliament in the last 12 years.
It has been a real honour and privilege working for and with you on matters and issues that border on our common interests and for which I do not take lightly. From the depths of my heart, I say Thank You.
For the next few months, I remain dedicated to working collaboratively with the Leadership of the party in the constituency in collectively pursuing goals to unite us for the task ahead in campaigning to maximize our votes for both Parliamentary and Presidential candidates and in Parliament, to execute Government business expeditiously.
Sincerely,
HON. SARAH ADWOA SAFO
MP, DOME-KWABENYA CONSTITUENCY
_”Afua Asantewaa and faila, Guinness record breakers, have proven that there is nothing impossible.
Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah (COKA)
These proud_ Ghanaian women have also proven that with determination and focus, everything on this earth is possible. Medically, it was impossible for a human being not to sleep for 5 days or more, but they made it possible_.
It reminds me of Dr. Bawumia telling Ghanaians that in his term as president of Ghana, everything will be possible. Impossible will _be the thing of the past.
One thing that we should all know and learn is that they never achieved it on a silver platter.
There was pain and suffering. Congratulations to Afua and faila and_ _Ghanaians for their support; sports and entertainment always bring us together,
so letβs invest more in that area. God bless our homeland, Ghanaβ_
As we commemorate the day set aside to celebrate the genesis of the Fourth Republican Constitution, I salute all Ghanaians, especially, those who participated in crafting, as well as those who have been active in activating, implementing, interpreting and reviewing the 1992 Constitution.
As one people in one nation with a common destiny, it must be our collective strategic imperative to ensure the survival of Constitutionalism.
Today, January 7, 2024 for me marks 31 continuous years of intimate interaction with the 1992 Constitution, the initial implementation of which, was paradoxically, superintended by an unconstitutional regime.
The vast experiences garnered affirm my conviction that all the efforts and attempts at amending and reviewing the Constitution must be consolidated, harmonised and brought to fruition.
It is my considered opinion that the survival of the 1992 Republican Constitution hinges, largely, on its holistic review. Let us summon the will to consummate the process.
Happy Constitution Day and may the Fourth Republic last forever.
We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming commissioning of two residential and vocational training facilities tailored for our hardworking Kayayei.
As part of the commitment to President Nana Akufo-Addo’s vision of empowering women, the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) is set to provide vocational skills training to our resilient sisters and mothers, aiming to uplift their lives and create meaningful opportunities.
The training programme will encompass diverse disciplines such as electrical work, tailoring, soap making, ICT, and more. But that’s not all! After completion, the YEA has strategic plans in place to equip them with essential tools (Start-up kits) and offer a monthly stipend.
This support aims to cushion them financially, complementing the income they’ll earn from their newfound skills.
Just like Afua Asantewaa of the sing-a-thon fame, it is our hope to inculcate the spirit of resilience, perseverance and the can-do-spirit in our Kayayei.
Stay tuned for more updates as we work together to empower and uplift our Kayayei community! πͺ
Dear friends, colleagues, and fellow patriots, with deep gratitude and a resolute spirit, I humbly address you today to formally announce my aspiration to serve the good people of Tano North Constituency in the forthcoming Parliamentary elections.
This decision stems from my enduring commitment to our constituency, driven by your unwavering support and the greater welfare of our people and nation.
Having dedicated years of service to the NPP, from my early days as a devoted high school student through tertiary education to serving as an active officer of the Party from Polling Station through to regional, and contributing to the government under the NPP’s leadership,
I am prepared to represent our constituency on our esteemed Party’s ticket as a legislator. My aim is not to dismantle but to mend broken bonds, bridges, and forge stronger connections moving ahead.
This campaign isnβt solely about Gideon Boako; it’s a collective endeavor. To advance our party’s fortunes in the Tano North Constituency and our nation, unity is paramount.
Known for engaging with people, I am committed to selfless service guided by humility. My candidacy heralds a new era and renewed vigor for the NPP in the Tano North Constituency. It marks a new beginning; a fresh start; and an important, promising turning point (The New Dawn).
I am resolved to revive spirits and infuse our community with vitality, love, and resilience. Our goal is to unify and honor every individual, ensuring no one is left behind. This is a shared duty, and I am devoted to leading this cause.
I entreat you, dear friends, to not sit on your oars but gird your loins for this important and collective pursuit.
Preserving the Tano North seat from slipping to the opposition NDC is our duty. Let us unite for this common good.
Thank you sincerely for embracing this journey of possibilities. It is truly achievable.
The journey starts tomorrow, Friday, December 22nd, as I go to submit my nomination forms. Join me at the Duayaw Nkwanta Methodist school park at 10 a.m., and let’s do this together.
In the heart of Ghanaβs evolving educational landscape stands Vida Torgbe, a dynamic and dedicated professional whose unwavering commitment to equity and educational improvement has left a lasting impact on students, teachers, and policymakers alike. Vida is making significant contributions to Ghanaβs education and social protection systems through her academic achievements, field experience, and research innovation.
Vida Torgbe
A proud alumna of the University of Cape Coast, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Economics, Vidaβs academic journey provided her with a strong foundation to understand the socio-economic forces influencing education.
Her academic curiosity and passion for social equity led her to immerse herself in both research and fieldwork, particularly in underserved rural communities.
From 2021 to 2023, Vida worked in multiple capacities with the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection.
As a Contract Staff, and National Service Personnel, she played a pivotal role in organizing workshops, analyzing data, and producing critical reports that guided social protection policies. She was also a key player in the monitoring and evaluation processes for programs like LEAP (Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty) and the Ghana National Household Registryβinitiatives targeting the most vulnerable populations in Ghana.
In addition to her academic and field achievements, Vida served as a Rapporteur for high-level stakeholder engagements with UNICEF,
The World Bank, and Ghanaβs Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection. These forums focused on gender mainstreaming and national shock response strategiesβareas that intersect closely with educational resilience and equity.
Through her work, she engaged with local communities, gathered critical insights, and championed data-driven decision-making – skills that have become hallmarks of her approach to public service.
In 2023, Vida published groundbreaking research titled βExamining the Influence of Teacher Distribution, Infrastructure Development, and Government Funding on Student Educational Attainment in Rural Ghanaβ in the World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews. This study, focused on the Volta Region, brought to light the systemic inequities that have long hindered academic success in rural schools.
Using structural equation modeling and data from over 300 teachers, her research showed that student success in rural areas is significantly influenced by how teachers are distributed, the state of school infrastructure, and the level of government funding. She advocated for strategic teacher placement, investment in facilities, and increased financial support for rural education.
The study not only validated the Education Production Function (EPF) Theory but also provided practical recommendations for Ghanaian policymakers and development stakeholders. Vidaβs work continues to be cited in discussions about education reform in Ghana and other parts of Sub-Saharan Africa.
Vida Torgbe has demonstrated an exceptional ability to bridge research and practice. Her mission remains clear: to ensure every child, regardless of geography or socio-economic status, has access to quality education.
I hope this letter finds you in good health and spirits. I am writing to you today in light of recent events that have raised concerns about the leadership within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), of which you are the leader.
It is with a heavy heart that I express my disappointment in the current state of affairs within the party and the perceived lack of control and direction.
As a Journalist who have been following development in the NPP, I had hoped to witness a strong and united front under your leadership.
However, recent incidents have highlighted a worrying trend of violence and attacks on media houses and individuals who criticize the government, whether fairly or unfairly. This does not bode well for the image of the party and casts doubts on the abilities of the leadership to address internal issues.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Akufo
The Council of Elders and the National Executive Council are meant to be the highest decision-making bodies of the party, and yet their presence and guidance seem to be lacking in resolving these matters.
It is disheartening to witness an apparent disregard for democratic principles and the freedom of expression, both of which are values that the NPP claims to uphold.
The attacks on Kwaku Baah Achemfour, Kwabena Bobie Asanh, the circuit court in Kumasi, and the invasion of UTV studios are clear examples of a leadership that is failing to control its members and ensure the safety and well-being of its citizens.
These actions not only tarnish the reputation of the NPP but also undermine the democratic fabric of our society.
Furthermore, the lack of intervention or condemnation from the party Elders raises questions about their loyalty and whether they benefit from these unfortunate developments.
This raises concerns about their ability to provide objective advice and guidance to party members, and whether they prioritize personal interests over the well-being of the party and the nation.
President Akufo Addo, I implore you to address these concerns and provide clarity on the direction in which you are leading the NPP. As the leader of the party, it is imperative that you take responsibility for the actions of your members and ensure that such incidents are thoroughly investigated and dealt with accordingly.
It is essential to demonstrate strong leadership that promotes the values of democracy, inclusivity, and respect for the rule of law.
I urge you to strengthen the internal mechanisms within the NPP to encourage dialogue, accountability, and transparency. By doing so, you can regain the confidence of the party members and the public, who are currently questioning the effectiveness of your leadership.
It is crucial that you uphold the principles upon which the NPP was founded and restore the party’s reputation as a proponent of good governance and democratic values.
I believe in the potential of the NPP and its ability to lead Ghana towards progress and prosperity.
However, this can only be achieved with strong leadership that is responsive to the needs and concerns of its members and citizens. I hope that you will address these issues and steer the party back on the path of success.
Yours sincerely,
Isaac Justice Bediako broadcast Journalist – EIB-Network, Kumasi.
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is a good man.
Yes, he is a good man. In the flagbearer elections campaign, Dr Bawumia is the most attacked, the most abused, the most vilified, the most disrespected, the most denigrated, and what and what, but he is still calm and very focused.
He has not been responding to his attackers and has not shown any sign of the same.
I wonder how many of his competitors can do the same. Interestingly, those exhibiting such abusive attitudes against the Veep are the ones crying the most.
How interesting it is. First, it was Alan’s supporters. Now it is Ken and his supporters, but Bawumia still remains calm.
They even are not ashamed to lie about the dead mother of the Veep. Really? It is shocking how politics can get us to even lose our respect for the dead. Let them continue, and they will lose and lose big and come and cry like hungry babies with no parents.
Dr.Mahamudu Bawumia during one of his campaign tours
The reality is that NPP delegates know what time it is, and they choose their leaders recognizing the dynamics of the times and seasons.
I can understand the desperation and frustration in some of the aspirants, hence the needless attacks.
But let it be told that their insults and attacks on the person of the Vice President and his family can not win them the elections. What didn’t we see or hear before the superdelegates and what happened?
I thought they said the Grassroots are for them? Why not go to them to campaign? Dr Bawumia is a serious campaigner. Despite the clear signs on the wall, he has been busily focusing on his campaign and criss-crossing the country, sometimes traversing multiple regions in a day. Some people will not focus and be serious about their campaign but only insult, and when they lose, they say what!
REMEMBERING THE TEACHERS WHO MADE IMPACT ON MY LIFE ..
I can’t recall which year it was or what age I was, but the flashbacks and echoes of my mother’s voice, teaching me my first alphabets and forming sentences resurface once in a while throughout my life.
The S.O. you made me pronounce so, the G.O. you made me pronounced go, among other words will always be appreciated Mum.
From our family house house at Asafo behind the Dadiesoaba hene’s palace, I treked to school with colleague students like Evans, Emmanuel Mensah and Gloria Ankara to God First international school at Asafo Abrotia near former Baso club in my early childhood.
Then I started Class 2 at T.I. Ahmadiyya primary school.
There was Mr Lukeman who is perhaps should have been awarded the canning teacher of the Century..
There was Madam Janet Serwaa of blessed memory who was the headmistress, and Madam Cecilia Johnson who I think was the best circuit supervisor ever.
The mere mention of her name and the sight of her made the teachers well mannered in a PNDC led government School.
I was a member of Scout, which taught me a lot of things, especially Comradeship and Patriotism.
My beautiful life Skills madam Joyce left me with some indelible knowledge which are still applicable today.
My Technical Skills teacher Mr Prosper Makafui’s early and late mental class can never be forgotten since it ended in tears for those who got his questions right and tears for those who got it wrong..
I knew more about colors, beauty through the eyes of art from my vocational skills class,
Even though our teacher Mr Dennis didn’t make it easier.
Mr Owusu Yaw my Agric teacher opened my eyes to the different breeds of goats, sheeps, dogs,trees that existed and I never knew even though I spent my holidays in my hometown.
From classroom to classroom through promotion exams I encountered different teachers who all instilled some sort of discipline and installed some knowledge in me.
There was one things that played out which always got me cained, I was always going to school late.
But was I to be blame?
I Had to sell some ice water, toffees, corn-doe, Bloom, okro, Kerosene, chewing gums (P. K) among other things I could lay my hands on before and after school.
In my high school days at Kumasi Anglican Secondary School, I was nicknamed by Mr Karikari the English tutor of blessed memory as a “professional late comer”
Late comer I was, but what kept me late was known to me and few other people, and that was Hustling through the streets of Asafo Market, Adum and Kejetia Hawking.
I loved my Literature in English class, because it was mostly after the second break when I had finally settled down in school after hawking at dawn and arriving at school late and tired, plus Mr Owusu Agyemang nicknamed Bongo by the students read and dramatize each of the books we learned.
From the collection of countless African Poems, to Romeo and Juliet, Money Galore, things Fall apart among other books, the class was exciting throughout.
The Government Tutor simply nicknamed MC took his time to teach, but I always doze out of tiredness throughout the class.
Did I get a word of what my Economics tutor who was also nick named Cee Banner taught?. Or I now know about Economics through the practicality my mother and hawking in the street taught me?
Can any student of Kumasi Anglican Secondary school in the late 90s and early 200s forget Mr E.A Kyere nicknamed Kontokyi who was also like a father to we the students?
My main problem was Mathematics.
Unlike English and other courses which my mother taught me with love and gentleness, my father also never gave me a rest on writing essays too.
Mathematics and converting me from writing with my left hand to the right hand will be told in another story.
Today with my first Degree in Information Technology from the University of Winneba Kumasi Campus to my Masters in Cyber Security and Data Forensics, it is obvious that I faced the dreaded mathematics head on.
The Government of Ghana and henceforth should ensure teacher’s capacities are built or upgraded and their motivation increase.
Parents must endeavor to help their children in at least one of their courses or subject which they can help their children learn they in the form of homeworks since their contribution and efforts are well appreciated.
Happy Teacher’s Day to the Teacher who taught every Ghanaian child with passion.
