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GRASAG-GIMPA gets first female President
Ms Apetorgbor
The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) chapter of the Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana (GRASAG-GIMPA) has sworn in its first female president.
The historic moment was graced by GIMPA’s Dean of the School of Research and Graduate Studies (SRGS), Professor Wisdom Akpalu.
The swearing-in ceremony was performed by the national president of GRASAG, Mr. Thomas Elorm Tagbotor.
Other members of the new GRASAG-GIMPA executives are Emmanuel Adomako Vice president, Yussif Musah Amadu , General Secretary, Ahlaam Mohammed Treasurer; Bernice Azameti, Gender Commissioner and Ebenezer Angaamwine Sabogu , Organiser.
Speaking at the programme held in Accra on Friday for all elected executives, the president, Ms Judith Sitsope Apetorgbor stated that her new position was not only significant for her as a graduate student but also, a commitment to championing gender equality, inclusivity and empowerment.
“This position is not only significant for me but for every graduate student of GIMPA. As the first female president of GRASAG-GIMPA I see it as an occasion to amplify the voices and support the aspirations of students,” Ms Apetorgbor added.
She mentioned that she would among others focus on cultivating a nurturing and empowering environment where every female student feels valued and motivated to unleash their full potentials.
Ms Apetorgbor also emphasised the significance of mentorship, fostering strong networks and personal growth.
She expressed gratitude to the Management of GIMPA for the trust reposed in appointing the Institute’s first female Registrar, Dr. Mrs. Victoria Kunbour and Acting Deputy Rector and Dean of Students, Dr. Augustina Akonnor.
“Their positions clearly show that nothing is impossible to achieve as females. It is time for women all over the world, irrespective of their backgrounds to rise up, believe in themselves and take up leadership positions.”
“The future is bright and with the needed support, my executives and I will undoubtedly make a profound impact on the lives of our fellow students” she said.
Congratulating the newly sworn-in executives, Professor Akpalu urged them to remain selfless in the discharge of their duties and lead exemplary lives.
He also admonished Ms Apetorgbor to be determined and confident, assuring her of the Institute’s support.
According to the dean of SRGS, it was very necessary for women to be encouraged to take up leadership positions, adding that he was very proud of Ms Apetorgbor’s achievement.
“The school has your support so I am urging all of you to make discipline a hallmark. Serve the student body in all diligence and set good examples for them to follow,” he added.
On his part, the immediate past president of GRASAG-GIMPA, Eric Ofosu Asare in a speech read on his behalf thanked Management of the Institute for the unwavering support received by the past executives during their tenure of office and hoped that GRASAG-GIMPA under the leadership of Ms Apetorgbor would make greater impact on GIMPA’s academic community.
By Raissa Sambou
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Prof Alidu Seidu files nomination for Tamale Central seat
The newly elected parliamentary candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for Tamale Central, Prof Alidu Seidu, has submitted his nomination forms to the Electoral Commission.
As of 10:00 a.m. today, he was the only person who had filed to contest the seat.
Nomination of candidates will close at the end of the day.
Associate Professor and Head of the Political Science Department at the University of Ghana Legon, Prof. Alidu Seidu won the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries in the Tamale Central constituency with a landslide victory.
The elections, supervised by the party’s Elections and IT Directorate in the Northern Region, saw Prof. Seidu poll 840 votes out of the total valid ballots cast.
His closest contender, Lawyer Hanan Gundadow Abdul-Rahaman, secured 536 votes.
The other aspirants could not make significant gains, with Dr. Seidu Fiter obtaining 44 votes, Aliu Abdul-Hamid 23 votes, and the rest recording fewer than 10 votes each.
In all, 1,500 ballots were cast, with 6 ballots rejected and 7 spoilt ballots recorded.
The results were signed and declared by Dr. Arnold Mashud Abukari, NDC Northern Regional Director of Elections and IT.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) held parliamentary primaries in Tamale Central to choose a candidate for the upcoming by-election following the death of the sitting Member of Parliament, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed. Dr. Mohammed, who also served as Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, tragically died in a military helicopter crash in the Adansi Akrofuom District on August 6, 2025, alongside seven others.
His passing left the Tamale Central seat vacant, as required by Ghana’s 1992 Constitution.
The Electoral Commission has scheduled the by-election for September 30, 2025. While the NDC moved quickly to open nominations and vet aspirants, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) announced it would not contest the seat, citing the need to respect the somber circumstances and promote national unity.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Ghana to locally refine its gold starting October 2025 – Sammy Gyamfi
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, has announced that plans are far advanced for the establishment of a state-owned gold refinery in the country.
Speaking at the 2025 Minerals and Mining Convention, Mr Gyamfi said the refinery will process locally mined gold into bullion instead of exporting it in its raw state.
According to him, it is unacceptable that Ghana, despite being a leading gold producer in Africa, continues to export raw gold known as dore.
He explained that the Gold Board, working with the Bank of Ghana and local refineries, will from October 2025 begin refining gold locally.
He also disclosed that an ultramodern assay laboratory will be built to ensure international standards in testing gold quality.
Mr Gyamfi noted that the refinery will be wholly state-owned and will help Ghana move away from raw mineral exports to value addition.
This, he said, will boost foreign exchange earnings, create jobs, and position Ghana as a hub for gold refining and jewellery production in Africa.
The CEO stressed that the project forms part of government’s strategy to ensure the country benefits fully from its natural resources and to transform the mining sector into a driver of economic growth.
By: Jacob Aggrey
