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Ghana Reads Initiative, Adwinsa Publication observe Int’l Mother Language Day
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Mr Francis Assuah (second from right)a former Editor of the evening news paper and other guests
In an effort to promote indigenous languages, the Ghana Reads Initiative, in collaboration with Adwinsa Publication, on Wednesday observed this year’s International Mother Language Day at the Flobar School in Adenta, Accra.
The event was to underscore the importance of preserving and embracing local languages in Ghana.
Addressing the guests at the event, the Member of Parliament for Adenta Constituency, Mohammed Adamu Ramadan, emphasised the significance of cherishing the languages passed down by our parents.
He dismissed the perception that fluency in English equates to intelligence, stressing the need to value and elevate indigenous languages.
The Headmistress of Flobar School, Sandra Addico, highlighted the broader significance of International Mother Language Day, asserting that it serves as a reminder of the rich linguistic diversity within the country.
She underscored the myriad benefits of language proficiency, including cultural preservation and identity formation, advocating for the inclusion of local language literacy in Ghana’s educational curricula.
The Deputy Director of the Guidance and Counselling Unit of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Madam Olivia Owusu, echoed the call to prioritie indigenous languages.
She urged parents to instill a sense of pride in their children’s mother tongue, emphasising the potential of language proficiency to facilitate cognitive development and self-expression.
The former Editor of The Spectator newspaper and chairperson of Ghana Reads Initiative, Madam Tina Aforo Yeboah, reflected on the organisation’s decade-long commitment to promoting literacy through various school clubs.
She lamented Ghana’s linguistic stagnation and said it was important to revitalise indigenous languages to ensure inclusive educational access and national development.
By George Obeng Osei
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has clarified that former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta remains the subject of criminal proceedings in Ghana and is still wanted under a valid arrest warrant issued by the High Court in Accra.
In a public notice, the OSP said it had taken note of a transcript of a hearing from a United States immigration court that has been circulated by some media organisations.
According to the office, the document has been interpreted by some to suggest that Mr. Ofori-Atta has not been credibly charged or linked to any wrongdoing in Ghana.
The OSP rejected that interpretation, explaining that it is not involved in Mr. Ofori-Atta’s immigration proceedings in the United States.
It said its involvement relates only to extradition proceedings, which are being handled through Ghana’s Attorney-General as the country’s central authority.
According to the OSP, the extradition documents are not before the US immigration court and the court has no authority to determine whether the criminal charges against Mr. Ofori-Atta are credible.
“The credibility or otherwise of the criminal charges against Mr. Ofori-Atta is a matter for determination by the courts in Ghana,” the OSP stated.
The office explained that there are three separate legal proceedings involving the former minister.
These include the immigration proceedings in the United States concerning his immigration status, extradition proceedings to determine whether he should be returned to Ghana, and the criminal case before the High Court in Accra involving corruption and corruption-related offences.
The OSP reiterated that Mr. Ofori-Atta remains before the High Court in Accra as an accused person and that a valid warrant has been issued for his arrest.
It maintained that he remains a fugitive from justice in Ghana and is required to appear before the High Court to answer the charges against him.
The Special Prosecutor also stressed that the criminal proceedings in Ghana would continue in accordance with the law and the directives of the High Court, whether or not Mr. Ofori-Atta is physically present in the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Telecel Ghana has announced that it has resolved the intermittent challenges that affected its voice and data services.
In a message to customers, the telecommunications company announced that its network services had been fully restored after experiencing temporary disruptions.
“We are pleased to inform you that intermittent challenges with our voice and data services have been resolved,” the company said.
Telecel apologised to customers for the inconvenience caused by the service interruptions and thanked them for their patience during the period.
“We appreciate your patience and apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused,” the company added.
The company assured customers of its commitment to providing reliable communication services under its slogan, “Connecting Energies.”
By: Jacob Aggrey
