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Araba Sekum to represent Ghana at Queen of the World pageant in USA
Winner of the Queen of Ghana Beauty pageant, Nana Araba Sekum, is set to present the country at Queen of the World Pageant in the United States of America.
The international event that celebrates beauty, culture, and social causes is slated for May in the USA.
The event is set to take place from May 6 -10, 2025, at Peter Norton Symphony Space Theater in New York, New York, USA. The event will bring together contestants from over fifty countries.
Araba, with the opportunity, will not just represent herself but every woman in Ghana who dares to dream.
The second-year student of the University of Education, Winneba, believes that her journey is more than a crown; it is about inspiring change and empowering young girls back home and the world at large.
As she returns to Ghana, Araba aims to focus on her mission, launching a nationwide campaign under the Queen of Ghana pageant umbrella to raise awareness about the importance of educating girls to enable them to take up leadership roles in governance and wherever they find themselves.
Mrs. Araba Biesema Crentsil, the founder, CEO, and pageant coach of Queen of Ghana, aims to train, equip, and empower more ladies to become symbols of hope and resilience, reminding everyone that true beauty lies not just in appearances but in the heart’s capacity to inspire and uplift others.
According to her, the story would continue to resonate, proving that one can create a ripple effect of positive change in the world with determination and passion.
“We are calling on all stakeholders to throw their support behind Ghana as we compete for the global 2025 crown in New York this May 2025. We believe Ghana will win the title and bring the crown home,” she said.
She added that “I, as founder and CEO, will provide all the necessary emotional and physical needs of the title holder to enable her to be in the best of spirits to win this competition. We are going with a team of experts who will aid our title holder to make a significant impact on the international stage to put Ghana on the map.”
Nana Araba Sekum is an enthusiastic advocate for education and women’s empowerment.
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Prof. Mike Oquaye accuses gov’t of ‘secret trial’ of Chief Justice
Former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, has criticised the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) over what he described as the mishandling of the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo.
He is unhappy with the constitutional provision requiring the hearing of the Chief Justice’s case to be held in-camera.
“I am concerned about certain issues that I consider vital, particularly the trial in-camera provision. You will ask yourself what the rationale is for that provision in our constitution, what is its purpose, and if we are to give it a purposeful interpretation, where shall we go? The purpose is it to benefit the people of Ghana as a whole, that the Chief Justice must be trial in-camera…”
He added, “From the very beginning, the constitution tells us justice belongs to the people, it emanates from the people, justice belongs to all of us people, one may say that this provision could be advarance to the one that says trial must be done in-camera.” he said in an exclusive interview with JoyNews.
Prof. Oquaye also raised concerns about the transparency and integrity of the process.
He argued that the judiciary must be insulated from political interference, adding that the current handling of the matter risks eroding confidence in the rule of law.
The Chief Justice was recently suspended following allegations of misconduct, after which a formal petition was submitted to President John Mahama, prompting the formation of a committee to investigate the matter.
The proceedings, however, have largely been conducted in-camera, drawing criticism from sections of the public and some legal minds.
While the NDC government maintains that the suspension was carried out in accordance with constitutional provisions, Prof. Quaye argues that the secrecy surrounding the process undermines the principles of accountability and due process.
Source:Myjoyonline.com
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Committee on Roads and Transport engages Transport Ministry
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Roads and Transport has paid a familiarization visit to the Ministry of Transport and its agencies to perform its legislative oversight and foster collaboration in Ghana’s transport sector.
The visit by the 17-member Committee led by its Chairman, Isaac Adjei Mensah, who is also the Member of Parliament for the Wassa East Constituency in the Western Region, was aimed at getting updates on ongoing projects and foster direct dialogue with agencies under the Ministry’s purview.
The Chairman of the committee described the visit as “a strategic and symbolic gesture” and emphasized the importance of direct engagement with sector leadership to enable informed legislative support.
The Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe outlined some reforms including a framework to regularize commercial motorcycle operators, popularly known as Okada by lowering the minimum rider age from 25 years to 21 years, which is near completion and will soon be presented to Parliament.
He also mentioned the reviving of Ghana’s national carrier via a public-private partnership, upgrading airport infrastructure, studying coastal routes to ease road congestion, opening a new DVLA branch in Adenta, and upgrading the Ghana Civil Aviation Training Academy.
The minister also disclosed that the ministry is in the process of procuring new buses for Metro Mass and STC.
The other Members of the visiting Committee were Chiwitey Dari Andrew, Vice Chairperson and MP for Sawla/Tuna/Kalba; Osei Nyarko Kennedy, MP for Akim Swedru and the Ranking Member; Francis Asenso-Boakye, MP for Bantama; Frimpong Kwame Ohene, MP for Asante Akim North; Cudjoe Doyoe Comfort, Ada MP; Marfo Ahenkorah Kofi, MP for Achiase; Mahama Toure Naser, Ayawaso East MP; Ziedeng Anwataazumo Bede, MP for Lawra and Mubarak Seid, MP for Sunyani East.
The Committee also visited the Civil Aviation Authority and the Civil Aviation Training Centre to be acquainted with its functions and operations.
