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‘Invest More in Women Leadership Training’
Founder of the Women’s Leadership Development Institute (WLDI), Mrs Patience Antonio, has called for more deliberate investment in women’s leadership training, stressing that sustainable national development begins with the empowerment of women at all social levels.
Speaking to The Spectator in Accra, Mrs Antonio said her organisation was established to train women to understand their value, develop leadership skills, and transform their families and communities.
She explained that the Institute’s approach is built around a structured three-level training model, designed to reach women from diverse backgrounds, including professionals and entrepreneurs to market women and young girls.
“We can’t continue to speak about women’s empowerment without protecting and supporting them. Many women are struggling silently, and the best way to help is to strengthen their capacity and give them the tools to rebuild their lives,” she said.
According to her, the first level of training focuses on professional and career women — those already occupying leadership or administrative roles but seeking personal growth and leadership refinement.
Mrs Antonio said WLDI provides mentorship and strategic development programmes to help them balance work and family life while influencing policy and organisational culture.
The second level, she explained, targets women in business and entrepreneurship, including small and medium-scale business owners, traders, and artisans.
“We want to highlight women who are already leading their own businesses. These women contribute significantly to the economy, and with proper guidance, they can build stronger enterprises and empower others,” she said.
However, Mrs Antonio emphasised that the third and most critical level focuses on grassroots women, particularly those working in markets and informal sectors.
She described this group as “the backbone of the economy,” yet also the most vulnerable, saying,
“From our analysis, many of the social problems we face today originate from this group.”
“Some of these women struggle to care for their children, leading to issues like streetism and broken families, while others fall into repeated unhealthy relationships because they lack support and self-awareness,” she stated.
She mentioned that through training in financial literacy, health education, and self-leadership, WLDI seeks to help these women make better decisions for their lives and families.
She added that the Institute also engages them in discussions on sanitation and public health, particularly in market environments, to improve hygiene and food safety.
By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu
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The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has announced a series of reforms aimed at improving transparency, efficiency, and youth development in Ghana’s sports sector.
Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament today, Mr. Adams said the Ministry had set up a Fixed Asset Coordinating Unit within the National Sports Authority (NSA) to properly assess and manage the value of national sports infrastructure.
The move, he explained, is meant to boost revenue generation and ensure accountability in the management of state-owned sports facilities.
The Minister revealed plans to introduce an e-ticketing system across all stadiums and sporting events in the country.
According to him, this initiative will make event management more transparent, efficient, and secure.
Mr. Adams further disclosed that the Ministry is in the final stages of completing a new National Sports Policy, which for the first time will fully integrate recreation into Ghana’s national development agenda.
The policy, he said, is expected to be ready by the first quarter of 2026.
Another key announcement was the creation of a School Sports Agency, which he described as a “critical structure to drive talent discovery, youth engagement, and athlete development from the ground up.”
He said the agency will serve as the foundation for grooming Ghana’s future champions.
Mr. Adams assured Parliament that the Ministry remains committed to building a modern, inclusive, and accountable sports and recreation ecosystem that delivers value, opportunity, and national pride.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has defended the ongoing prosecution of former Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, stressing that the case is backed by solid evidence and involves serious offences.
The office explained that Dr Abdul-Hamid, who is facing trial before the Criminal High Court in Accra, is charged with conspiracy to commit extortion, extortion by a public officer, using public office for profit, and money laundering.
It indicated that he and two NPA officials allegedly plotted to extort about GH¢291 million and US$332,000 from bulk oil transporters and oil marketing companies between December 2022 and December 2024.
The OSP said he is also accused of unlawfully receiving GH¢24 million and GH¢230,000 from oil transporters under the guise of performing official duties, and of using his position for personal gain.
According to the office, investigations showed that he possessed GH¢15.3 million, an amount far beyond his legitimate income and suspected to be proceeds of crime.
It revealed that assets worth over GH¢100 million and US$100,000 have been seized and frozen, with additional properties still under tracing.
The OSP maintained that the prosecution is a major step toward protecting public funds and promoting accountability in the petroleum sector, adding that no public official is above the law.
The case continues on Thursday, 13 November 2025.
By: Jacob Aggrey
