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Fathers urged to exhibit good leadership, human relations to children
FATHERS have been urged to exhibit qualities of good leadership, develop good human relations and communication skills for their children to emulate.
At the ‘Intentional Parenting Conference – Father’s Edition’, organised by MISSMANANA KIDS on Saturday, speakers established that when children emulate such qualities, it helps in shaping them to become responsible leaders in future.
The conference did more than highlighting challenges; it offered practical solutions. Speakers encouraged fathers to model respect and empathy in daily interactions, practice emotional self-control in front of children, share responsibilities with their spouses to foster unity, create safe spaces for children to learn values through observation, and provide clear steps for responsible fatherhood.
Dr Victor Obeng-Adiyiah, one of the speakers at the conference, indicated that it was important for fathers to be intentional about their conducts at home and reminded that children often mirror the behaviour they observe.
He emphasised that how men speak to their wives in front of their children can leave lasting impression on them. “Even when you’re angry, and the kids are there, the way you speak to your wife must be measured,” he advised, adding that silence was sometimes the wisest response to avoid teaching children unhealthy patterns of communication.
A veteran Ghanaian actor, Mr Ebenezer Brew Riverson, also highlighted that working hand in hand with wives can foster respect and unity, making families stronger and more connected.
Other facilitators, including Rev. Francis Aubyn, Mr Godwin Agozie and Mrs Maria Kwatchey Agozie, shared their views on faith, discipline, and nurturing. They emphasised that responsible parenting involves balancing discipline with patience, underscoring that intentional parenting requires patience, respect, and teamwork.
By setting this foundation, the ‘Father’s Edition’ of the conference positions fatherhood not just as a role but a calling to inspire, guide, and empower the next generation.
The event brought together seasoned voices from academia, ministry, and the creative arts to highlight the importance of fathers as role models in shaping the next generation, inspiring parents to lead by example and make a positive impact.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment with hard labour by the Bekwai Circuit Court for his role in a 2022 robbery at a mining site at Manso Akwasiso in the Ashanti South Region.
The convict, Dominic Ofori, also known as Fanta, was arrested on 16th February 2026 after years on the run. He pleaded guilty before the Bekwai Circuit Court to robbery contrary to Section 149 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 Act 29, and was accordingly sentenced to 25 years imprisonment with hard labour.
On March 20, 2022, the Manso Adubia District Police received intelligence that a group of armed men from Manso Abodom were planning to attack a mining site at Manso Akwasiso to rob the owner of gold concentrate. Acting on the information, police mounted a coordinated operation and laid an ambush at the site.
At about 5:30 pm the same day, four-armed men arrived at the site, fired indiscriminately, and robbed the miners of their gold concentrate. The police team on surveillance intervened, resulting in an exchange of gunfire.
Three of the suspects, Abu Abubakar, Musah Latif, and Gideon Takyi, sustained gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead on arrival at St Martins Catholic Hospital at Agroyesum. Dominic Ofori escaped at the time but was later arrested and put before the court.
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has assured the public of its continued commitment to combating violent crimes and bringing offenders to justice.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested 45-year-old Isaac Boafo, also known as “Duabo King,” for allegedly publishing false news intended to cause fear and panic.
Police said the arrest follows a viral TikTok video in which Boafo claimed that four officers at the Central Police Station in Kumasi engaged in inappropriate conduct with commercial sex workers during night patrols in Asafo.
Officers from the Police Intelligence Directorate (Ashanti Region) apprehended Boafo after receiving intelligence about the video.
During questioning, he admitted to creating the video to attract views and engagement online, and acknowledged that he could not prove the allegations.
Boafo also admitted making comments about the President of the Republic for content purposes and could not defend those statements.
He has been formally charged and is in detention as investigations continue.
The Ashanti Regional Police have warned the public against publishing or sharing false information on social media, noting that such acts can cause fear, panic, and damage reputations.
They said anyone found engaging in similar conduct will face legal action.
By: Jacob Aggrey
