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Provide support for spouses, parents of PLWDs
Being the spouse of a Person Living With Disability (PLWD) has been tough and frustrating, a wife of a blind man has disclosed.
Ms Aku Dza (not her real name) a resident of Ashaiman said more often than not, it was not the disability of the spouse which was emotionally depleting but the negative comments from family and friends.
She made the statement on Saturday in an interview with The Spectator on life of a spouse of a disabled person.
She has been married to the husband who is disabled seven years ago.
Ms Dza said her marriage had experienced its own ups and downs like many marriages but the toughest aspect has been when one feels his or her concern must be given priority.
Ms Dza said she was a petty trader who moved from one community to the other and house-to-house to sell her goods before she got married.
She said, however, after her second and third child, she was overwhelmed with catering for the children and her husband in addition to walking long distances.
She said as the ‘eyes’ of her husband, she had to assist him with his movements especially if it involves going out.
She said she was aware that her decision to settle with a person with disability was not going to be a walk in the park and so she had been reluctant to complain to anyone.
The-39-year old mother of three, however said a number of people who observed their struggles were always quick to give their unsolicited opinion about how they should live their lives.
She said she was on countless times advised to abandon the man and move on with her life to free herself of that burden.
Ms Dza said no one deserved to be treated in a bad way because they had a disability which happened through no fault of theirs.
She said although the marriage had been challenging, she had been motivated to stay with her husband because he was a good companion who also appreciated all her efforts towards the growth of the family.
She said although both of them were not currently working and compelled to fall on the benevolence of people for survival, she was hopeful that she would be able to raise some money so that she could start a business.
She said, she was unhappy that over the years, the society had not found it necessary to put measures in place to offer some sort of emotional supportto the spouses or parents of PLWDs.
This kind of support system, she said needed not to be financial but psychological and emotional support to ease the burden on them.
She said spouses needsome form of training or counselling about how to live with (PLWD) and handle their disabilities such that it did not take a toll on them.
She urged religious or traditional groups, the government and all public spirited persons to make it a habit to always support the needy.
From Dzifa Tetteh Tay, Ashaiman
Ahyiresu and Abofrem, two quiet communities in the Atwima Mponua District, have been shaken to the core by a chilling midnight drama that reads like a nightmare.
A pastor and a young mother stand accused of attempting to bury a five‑month‑old baby girl alive, a crime that has ignited outrage and disbelief across the township.
According to police, Apostle Richmond Akwasi Frimpong, 36, Head Pastor of the Anointed Grace Prayer Ministry at Kuffour Camp, conspired with his uncle Emmanuel Appiah, 53, and the child’s mother, 23‑year‑old Beatrice Agyapomaa, to dispose of the infant, Anaya Achiaa, under the cover of darkness.
A fourth suspect, Emmanuel Donkor, remains on the run.
The suspects were caught near a refuse dump around 10 pm on April 9, 2026, after a vigilant resident, Akwasi Twezor, noticed their suspicious movements.
When confronted, they claimed the child was already dead and had palace approval for burial. But Twezor’s instincts proved right—the baby was still alive, gasping faintly for breath.
Chief Linguist, Nana Yaw Badu, later confirmed that Frimpong had misled him earlier in the evening, securing permission for burial by falsely declaring the child dead.
The infant was rushed to the Abofrem Clinic, where she is now responding well to treatment. Police described her as “very beautiful.”
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Evelyn Yitamkey, Commander of DOVVSU in Bibiani, confirmed that the suspects have been provisionally charged.
Frimpong faces attempted murder and conspiracy charges, while Agyapomaa and Appiah are charged with conspiracy and abetment.
They were remanded by the Bibiani Circuit Court, presided over by Judge Frank Asiedu Nimako, to assist investigations.
The docket has been forwarded to the Attorney General’s Department for advice, ASP Yitamkey indicated.
The attempted crime has provoked fury among residents, many suspecting ritual motives aimed at bolstering the pastor’s influence.
Crowds attempted to attack the suspects outside court, but police intervention prevented mob justice.
The Assembly Member for Ahyiresu, Yusuf Suleiman, has assured residents that justice will be pursued swiftly.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
The forecourt of the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) in Accra came alive on Friday with colour, creativity and innovation, as Level 300 students transformed the space into a lively exhibition of ideas.
Under the theme “Building meaningful brands beyond the logo,” the students invited patrons into a world where ordinary products were reimagined through storytelling, design and purpose.
From scented candles to innovative food concepts, each stand told a unique story, one that went beyond aesthetics to capture identity, value and human connection.
For many of the students, the event was more than just an academic exercise; it was a moment to dream out loud.
Guided by their lecturer, Peter Wonders, they explored what it truly means to build a brand in today’s competitive world where trust, consistency and experience matter just as much as logos and slogans.
Chairman of the occasion, Nana Kum Gyata VI, in his remarks said a brand is what people say about you when you are not present.
At the end of the presentations, awards were presented to deserving groups with Vida Nyaneba emerging as the overall best branding student.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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