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Turkish Ambassador pays courtesy call on Gender Minister
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, was pleased to welcome the Turkish Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Huseyin Gungor, during a courtesy call at the Ministry.
The Ambassador’s visit was to extend his congratulations to the Minister on her appointment and to explore avenues to strengthen bilateral ties between Turkey and Ghana, particularly through enhanced collaboration with the Ministry.
The engagement also aimed to promote goodwill and deepen mutual cooperation on shared development goals.
Ambassador Gungor emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts to address gender-related issues and to expand social safety nets for the poor and vulnerable. He expressed Turkey’s interest in supporting initiatives that protect and empower women, girls, and other marginalized groups.
Discussions also highlighted the need to leverage innovation, science, and technology as key tools in advancing gender equality and sustainable development.
Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to building strong partnerships that champion the rights, protection, and overall well-being of all individuals, particularly the vulnerable.
She further noted that gender-related issues remain a top priority for the government.
“The government is committed to bettering the lives of the people of Ghana by working tirelessly with all stakeholders to ensure equal rights, enhance social protection, and reduce vulnerability to its barest minimum,” she stated.
The visit marked an important step in fostering stronger diplomatic relations and unlocking new opportunities for cooperation between Ghana and Turkey in key sectors critical to national and social development.
Also present at the meeting was the Chief Director of the Ministry, Dr. Afisah Zakariah.
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Man jailed for defiling 13-year-old girl
The Upper West Regional Police Command has arrested and successfully prosecuted Mohammed Abudi for defiling a 13 year old girl, in the Guli community of the Wa Municipality.
Through proactive policing effort, Abudi was apprehended on Sunday,
April 13, 2025, just two days after committing the offense on Friday, April 11, 2025.
The case was heard at the Wa Circuit Court, where the accused pleaded guilty to the charge.
On April 23, 2025, His Lordship Jonathan Avoogo sentenced him to seven (7) years imprisonment.
The Regional Police Command issues a stern warning to potential offenders, urging them to desist from committing such crimes.
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Stop the hypocrisy and serve the interest of Ghana- Della Sowah jabs GBA
Former Member of Kpando, Della Sowah has jabbed the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) over what she describes as hypocrisy.
This follows a press release by the GBA demanding a reversal of the suspension of the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo.
In a statement dated April 26, the GBA contended that the President’s decision to suspend the Chief Justice under Article 146(10) of the Constitution is flawed.
Responding to the GBA in an interaction with the media, Della Sowah said the GBA’s position is out of hypocrisy where the Association only finds its voice on national issues when the NDC is in power.
“Where was the GBA when Charlotte Osei an astute lawyer was removed as Chair of the Electoral Commission under the erstwhile NPP government?,” she quizzed.
She added that few days ago the GBA in a first press release signed by their President, Mrs. Efua Ghartey, did not find anything constitutionally wrong with the President’s action on the removal of the Chief Justice.
” Why the sharp U-turn? Is GBA serving the interest of a political party rather than Ghana? Who is forcing them,” she asked.
Della Sowah further added that the GBA is not the Constitution and they cannot arrogate to themselves powers they do not have.
” Who are you to declare the decision of the President unconstitutional? Are you now arrogating to yourselves the powers of the Supreme Court?,” she quizzed.
She charged the GBA to refrain from its dislike for the NDC else they would lose their relevance on national matters.
Della Sowah finally advised them to desist from misleading their members and young lawyers on issues of constitutional interpretation due to their biases.
She assured the public that President Mahama will follow the constitution and ensure everything is done in line with the laws of Ghana.
