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Empowering youth key to building strong nations – Malik Basintale
Malik Basintale, Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), has emphasised that strong and successful nations are built by empowering young people.
He explained that when the youth are given the right opportunities, skills and support, they can contribute significantly to national development.
Mr Basintale made the remarks while speaking at the Empower Vault Summit, where he encouraged young people to take advantage of opportunities available to them.
According to him, the youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow and must therefore be prepared to play their role in shaping the future of the country.
He noted that not everyone can become a doctor, lawyer or professor, stressing that people must explore different skills and talents to help build a prosperous nation.
Mr Basintale explained that when individuals use their different skills and work together, they can help create a better future for the country.
He indicated that the Youth Employment Agency continues to focus on skills development to help young people discover and develop their talents.
According to him, many young people have hidden skills that can contribute to national growth if they are given the right support and training.
Mr Basintale also pointed to the growing opportunities in the digital space, noting that many people are now earning a living through platforms such as blogging and other online activities.
He explained that some individuals working in the digital space are earning more than people working in traditional office jobs, which shows the many opportunities available to the youth.
Mr Basintale therefore encouraged young people to take their future seriously, explore new opportunities and remain determined in their pursuit of success.
By: Jacob Aggrey
National Chairman hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Awentami Paul Afoko, has explained that his decision to return to seek leadership of the party is driven by a singular objective: helping it recapture political power and seeing Bawumia as President.
Speaking to party faithful in the Volta, Oti and Central Regions yesterday, the Former National Chairman said he did not abandon his retirement to pursue personal ambition, but because he believes the NPP has a unique opportunity to rebuild and return to government.
“I didn’t leave my retirement to come in for any reason other than power. Power is all we want, so that we can use power to develop our country according to the way we see it,” he stated.
According to Mr. Afoko, the NPP’s founding ideals and political philosophy remain the best path for Ghana’s development, stressing that the party must first heal its internal divisions before it can convince Ghanaians to return it to office.
He warned that the party’s declining parliamentary fortunes should serve as a wake-up call for members, especially the old guard, who have sacrificed for the party over the years.
“If we sit back, especially you, the elders, if you sit back and fold your hands and watch it, the party that you have toiled for from your youth is on a trajectory downwards,” he said.
Citing the NPP’s reduced representation in Parliament, Mr. Afoko noted that the party has dropped from 169 seats to 87, describing the situation as a clear indication that urgent action is needed.
“We are now at 87 from 169. We all must stand up and say this party must turn the corner and go up,” he urged.
The chairman hopeful believes unity remains the key ingredient for the NPP’s revival and eventual return to power.
He called on members across all levels of the party to put aside their differences and work together to rebuild a stronger and more formidable political organization.
Awentami Paul Afoko’s 3Rs Campaign is built on a simple formula: Reunite, Rebuild, Recapture power. He argues that the NPP cannot win 2028 with a divided house, so the first step is to reunite all factions and bring back disgruntled members as one family.
Once the party is united, he indicates that the focus shifts to rebuilding strong grassroots structures from the polling station to the national level, giving power back to the base.
With unity and solid structures in place, the final R becomes possible, which is to recapture power from the opposition and return NPP to government.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Ghana National Fire Service National Headquarters rescued a man trapped in a hotel elevator at Osu, Accra, in the early hours of Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
Led by ADO I Yussif Yakubu, the crew responded to a distress call at 1:44 a.m. The man had been stuck for about 15 minutes after the elevator stalled and its doors locked.
He was freed safely with no injuries or health complications.
GNFS commended the rescue team for their professionalism and swift action, and urged the public to call the Service immediately when lives are in danger.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
