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14th MTN Pulse Africa Role Model Awards ceremony… 2 MPs, 8 others honoured in Ashanti Region
Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh displaying his citation.
In a quest to develop human potential through networking as well as acknowledging and awarding personalities who have contributed to national development, the Young Professionals and Youth Coalition (YPYC) under the able leadership of Mr. Andy Okrah (Founder) is leaving no stone unturned to raise this organisation to an enviable level in the coming years.
Two Members of Parliament (MPs), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Manhyia South, and Alhaji Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, Asawase, were among 10 other personalities honoured at the 14th MTN Pulse Africa Role Model Awards ceremony.
They were described as Africa’s most distinguished role models in politics and governance.
The event was organised by the YPYC, and held at the Great Hall of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) under the theme, “Next Generation Leadership: Unlocking the Leader in You”.
It coincided with a summit dubbed, “Mentors Mentees Leadership Transform Summit 2023.”
And, it was graced by personalities including Nana Baffour Agyei Fosu Twitwikwa III, Otumfour Anantahene, as chairman, Professor Christian Agyare, Provost College of Health Sciences as a guest with Professor Ellis Owusu – Dabo, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, KNUST, as Guest Speaker.
According to the President of YPYC, Andy Osei Okrah, the award recipients constituted the finest selection of the most outstanding personalities who have truly excelled as transformational leaders and role models impacting society.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
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ASWIM lauds Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang
The Association of Women in the Media, (ASWIM) has congratulated Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang on her historic achievement as Ghana’s first female Vice President.
The association said her trailblazing journey with sterling accomplishments from academia to politics, is undoubtedly, a vivid inspiration to countless women and girls across Ghana and Africa.
This was contained in a statement signed by its president, Mrs Mavis Kitcher, and copied to The Spectator on Tuesday in Accra.
“ASWIM celebrates your remarkable career, marked by numerous firsts, including the first female Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, (UCC), and the first female to hold a professional chair in Ghana, (UCC),” the statement said.
It said the accomplishments of Prof Opoku- Agyemang were clear testament to the brilliance, resilience and resourceful nature of the complete beautiful African woman.
“As she takes on this new role, ASWIM proudly lauds her commitment to education, women’s empowerment, distinguished public service and patriotism and is very confident that her pursuit of excellence, love for humanity, humility, decency, modesty and commitment to the welfare of the vulnerable will characterise Ghana’s political leadership and public service,” the statement added.
By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu
Entertainment
Demolition of Fantasy Dome unfair — Mark Okraku-Mantey
Months after the Fantasy Dome was dismantled to make way for construction at the Ghana International Trade Fair site, the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr Mark Okraku-Mantey, has expressed concern over the manner the facility was destroyed.
In an interview on Daybreak Hitz with Andy Dosty, Mr Okraku-Mantey criticised the handling of the dome’s dismantling, suggesting that it could have been done without causing damage.
“I don’t think that leadership gave instructions that they should do what happened. The structure was a prefab but I hear the people destroyed it. That one, we cannot defend it. It is unfair to him (owner). Sometimes, you give instructions and people will go and do things that will make you look bad,” he stated.
When asked about any punitive measure against the workers responsible for the destruction, Mr Okraku-Mantey clarified that the Trade Fair does not fall under his ministry.
He said he had previously contacted the owner, Leslie Quaynor, to discuss relocating the dome, and even suggested the National Museum as a potential site, though it was too small.
The demolition of the 20,000-seater Fantasy Dome occurred on March 16, 2024.
According to Dr Agnes Adu, CEO of the Ghana Trade Fair Company Limited, the action was taken after multiple notices were given to Quaynor to vacate the premises for redevelopment, as per their tenancy agreement.
Dr Adu noted that all previous tenants had complied except for the Fantasy Dome.
Quaynor, in an interview with JoyNews, confirmed that his lease had ended, and was in the process of relocating the dome.
He had requested an extension, which was denied, leading him to seek a writ and an injunction from an Accra High Court to halt the demolition.
Despite this, the demolition proceeded, causing significant damage to the structure.
Quaynor described the incident as a major setback, not only for his business but also for the entertainment industry, which relies on venues like the Fantasy Dome.
