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2,771 Students Graduate from Accra Technical University (ATU)
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The Accra Technical University (ATU) held its 25th graduation ceremony on Saturday, awarding 2,771 students with Master of Technology (MTech), Master of Science (MSc), Bachelor of Technology (BTech), and Diploma certificates. The event, themed “Emerging Technologies: How Prepared is the ATU Graduate,” highlighted the achievements of ATU over the past year.
Delivering an address on behalf of the Minister of Education, Mr. Haruna Iddrisu, the Director of Tertiary Education, Dr. Emmanuel Newman, urged graduates to confront the future with resilience, integrity, and innovation. He emphasized that the country’s progress depended on technically skilled young people capable of driving productivity and creating jobs. “There are jobs in Ghana. If you cannot find one, create it,” he stated, encouraging graduates to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset built on creativity and adaptability.
The Senior Vice President of the MTN Group, Mr. Ebenezer Asante, praised the resilience of the graduating students and challenged them to position themselves not only as users of technology but also as creators and problem-solvers who deploy innovation to address the country’s pressing developmental needs. He cautioned that although the job market remains uncertain, graduates who apply themselves ‘morally and legally’ could break barriers and avoid the ‘undignifying weight of poverty.’
The Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Amevi Acakpovi, congratulated the awardees and noted that their success reflects consistent effort and dedication. Professor Acakpovi urged them to put their skills and knowledge from ATU to practical use, emphasizing that the world now rewards competence and ability more than certificates.
Ms. Gloria Safo was adjudged the Overall Best Student, with other awardees including Zenifar Bernard as the Overall MTech/MSc Graduating Student, Baaba Owusu-Benpah as Best Female MTech/MSc Graduate, and Afegenui Meshongong Junior King-Blaise as Best Graduating International Student.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has taken note of public allegations of extortion and related conduct made against the Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.
The allegations were made by the Chief Executive of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi.
In a brief statement, the OSP said it has also received a joint petition submitted by two persons, as well as two separate petitions from other persons, in relation to the same allegations.
“Given the nature of the allegations, the OSP will assess the case and determine whether it falls within its statutory mandate and whether further investigative action is warranted,” the statement said.
The development comes amid a heated public feud between the Minority in Parliament and the leadership of GoldBod over the operations of the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme.
The Minority, led by Afenyo-Markin, has accused GoldBod and the Bank of Ghana of causing a loss of over $1.7 billion, citing the International Monetary Fund’s August 2026 report. The Minority has vowed to pursue the matter as Parliament has reconvened for an emergency sitting.
GoldBod, on the other hand, has rejected claims by some NPP MPs, including Tano South MP Dr Gideon Boako, that it owes the Bank of Ghana GH¢1 billion in overdrafts, describing the claim as “false and malicious.”
In the latest twist, GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi has accused the Minority Leader of extortion and related conduct, an allegation that has triggered petitions to the OSP.
The OSP is mandated under Act 959 to investigate and prosecute specific cases of alleged or suspected corruption and corruption-related offences involving public officers and politically exposed persons.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, has filed his nomination to contest the position of General Secretary again as the party begins its rebuilding efforts ahead of the 2028 general elections.
He was accompanied by party stalwarts and supporters who were in high spirits, expressing confidence that he is the right person to hold the position.
Speaking after filing his nomination, Mr Kodua Frimpong assured the rank and file of the party that he would not disappoint them.
“I can assure you that the faith the rank and file of the party have had in me, I will never disappoint them,” he said.
He also pledged to run a clean campaign devoid of personal attacks.
“I can assure you that our internal campaign will be devoid of personal attacks,” he told his fellow contestants and the rank and file of the party as he seeks to retain his position.
His tenure has seen the party through the 2024 general elections, where the NPP lost power to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) after eight years in government.
The party is currently in a rebuilding phase, with internal elections scheduled to elect new national executives to lead its reorganization towards the 2028 polls.
The General Secretary position is considered one of the most influential in the party’s administrative structure, responsible for the day-to-day running of the party secretariat and implementation of party decisions.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
