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Youth told to focus on true meaning of life
Young student leaders have been urged to deploy time, effort and persistence in their journey towards a successful leadership.
According to Professor Pikay Richardson, Visiting Senior Fellow, Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, shortcuts to success often leads to regret and failure.
He was speaking at the ‘Lead Your Self National Youth Leadership Conference 2025’ organised by the David Douglas Leadership Forum (DDLF), a non-profit organisation at Adisadel College, Cape Coast.
It was on the theme; ‘‘Ethical Leadership and Decision Making, Developing Personal Leadership Skills.’’
Professor Richardson cautioned the students not to chase material things in the wake of social media trends but focus on the true meaning of life, which is a life of decency and integrity and ensure that they leave behind a positive legacy for others to replicate.
Present at the conference were students and teachers of Ghana National College, Mfantsipim School, Adisadel College, Mfansteman Girls and St. Augustine’s College.
In his welcome address, David Douglas Tengey, Executive Director of DDLF stated that the future of Ghana and the world as a whole lies in the youth.
He noted that, ‘‘we invest in the future by equipping you with the skills, values and vision necessary to lead with integrity, courage and purpose.’’
He added that events reflect the pressing need of our time which are self-awareness, resilience, collaboration, critical thinking and ethical leadership.
‘’These are not just professional skills; they are life skills and they will determine how you navigate challenges, inspire change and leave your mark on the world.
Speakers and panelists at the event were Dr Mike Amofa Dankwa, Kobby Kyei Media, Dr Kaprece James, and Bridgars Awonor.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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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