Hot!
Don’t copy blindly, make decent dressing hallmark
Rev Prof Dorothy Akoto
The Vice President of the Trinity Theological Seminary, Legon, in the Greater Accra region, Rev. Prof. Dorothy B.E.A. Akoto has expressed concern about indecent dressing among females in recent times.
She said the fact that the trend was not just about the youth but even among older people was more worrying because they are expected to set good examples for the younger ones.
Speaking in an interview with The Spectator on Saturday, Rev. Prof. Akoto observed that the level of exposure of important body parts had become common at gatherings.
She said dressing decently and appropriately to functions was important so that they do not become nuisance to others and questioned why men covers up their bodies and the women rather expose them.
Rev. Prof. Akoto said it was about time females rethink and make decency a hallmark.
She advised parents especially mothers to set good examples for their children by encouraging them to dress well when they are going out of their homes.
The Vice President of the Seminary said, people must know that, they did not have to copy blindly or do what others were doing just to be relevant.
She also advised that persons who use social media should be careful so that they do not imitate what could be harmful to them and the society in future.
She revealed that, some persons had become victims of drug abuse, sexual immorality, alcoholism among others just because they wanted to be like others.
Rev Prof Akoto also urged children to be obedient to their parents and the elderly.
She explained that sometimes as children grew up, there was the tendency to feel that they know it all and so would not want to do as they were told but go their own ways.
That, she said, had led to the destruction of many, explaining that on many occasions parents advised their children not to do things a certain way because of their experience over the years.
She also advised parents to make their children their friends so that they would be able to freely approach them about their problems in life to receive the right directions so that they do not stray.
From Dzifa Tetteh Tay, Tema
Hot!
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.
