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RMU Alumnus Shines at Ghana Military Academy Graduation
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At the 2026 Ghana Military Academy Graduation held in Accra, one name stood out prominently — Junior Under Officer (JUO) Alex Kojo Abayateye — who emerged as a top performer, sweeping three prestigious awards.
The Regional Maritime University (RMU) alumnus and two-time Students’ Representative Council (SRC) President won the Military Cane (Best in Military Studies), Sextant Award (Best in Naval Warfare and Operations), and the King Neptune Award for his outstanding performance throughout the rigorous training period.
A graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Engineering, JUO Abayateye is now set to embark on a promising career as a Marine Engineer in the Ghana Navy.
The awards were presented to him by President John Dramani Mahama, Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces.
Reacting to his achievement, JUO Abayateye revealed that he applied to the Ghana Military Academy during his National Service at Prime Ship Management in Tema, after completing his undergraduate studies at RMU in 2023.
He credited the university for providing him with a strong practical foundation in marine engineering, leadership and discipline.
“RMU instilled in me discipline, leadership and hard work. The university offered a platform for young people to learn, adapt and fully explore their potential,” he emphasised.
According to him, during his time at RMU as a marine engineering student, he underwent rigorous paramilitary training, which adequately prepared him for the demanding life at the Academy.
He also expressed profound gratitude to God for divine protection and to his family for their unwavering support throughout his journey.
“At the Academy, everything I did was centred on God, coupled with the strong support of my family and the solid foundation I received from RMU. These factors propelled me to work hard and become one of the best in my intake, leading to the awards I won,” he said.
Consequently, the Board, Management, Staff, Students and the entire RMU fraternity congratulated JUO Abayateye and wished him continued success in his service to the Ghana Navy.
Construction of a major underground stormwater drain along the Dr. Busia Highway within the Kaneshie enclave will commence on September 7, 2026.
The Project Coordinator for the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project, Dr. Kwadwo Ohene Sarfo, announced this at a special media briefing on Wednesday.
According to him, the works will involve the construction of a double-cell underground rectangular drain measuring approximately 10 metres wide and 1.95 kilometres long, stretching from Pamprom Junction to First Light Junction.
The new drain will replace the existing two 1.2-metre diameter pipes, which are inadequate to carry the volume of stormwater in the area.
Dr. Sarfo said the drain will connect at one end to the recently completed section within the Accra Academy campus and at the other end to the existing drain at Pamprom Junction.
He said the construction is expected to run from September 2026 to October 2027.
The project forms part of government’s broader flood prevention and mitigation programme aimed at addressing perennial flooding in Accra.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has withdrawn from the party’s National Chairmanship race.
In a statement issued yesterday, Chairman Wontumi who is currently serving a 20-year jail term said his decision was driven by his love for the party and his unwillingness to let his personal circumstances distract the NPP from its rebuilding efforts.
“There are moments in the life of a man when the heart wants to continue, but duty demands sacrifice. Moments when one must quietly set aside personal ambition, not because the dream has died, but because the family he loves must not be made to carry his burden. Today, I find myself at such a painful moment,” he wrote.
He disclosed that after many nights of prayer, sober reflection and consultations with his family, legal team, party elders, campaign team and trusted supporters, he concluded that his present situation must not become an additional burden on the NPP.
“This is not the decision my heart desired, but sometimes, true love requires us to release what we deeply want in order to protect what we love even more,” he added.
Recounting his years of service, Chairman Wontumi said he had served the party with everything within him, walking through heat and rain, travelling to remote communities and standing with the grassroots in both victory and defeat.
“For many years, I have served the NPP with everything within me… The NPP is not merely a political party to me. It is my family. It is my home. It is a cause to which I have dedicated a significant part of my life,” he stated.
He explained that the party, already carrying the pain of electoral defeat and the huge responsibility of preparing for the future, should not be made to carry his personal weight.
“That is why I cannot allow my present situation or personal ambition to distract the party from the difficult work of rebuilding. I cannot ask the party to carry my weight when it is already carrying the pain of defeat and the enormous responsibility of preparing for the battle ahead. I would rather carry this pain quietly than allow the party I love to suffer because of me,” he said.
He further sympathized with his supporters across the 16 regions, acknowledging that the decision would be painful for many who had sacrificed for his campaign.
“To my teeming supporters across all sixteen regions, I know this message will hurt. I know many of you will read it with tears in your eyes because I understand the sacrifices you have made for this journey,” he said.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
