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Break free from societal stereotypes …Women told
A Life Coach and Lecturer at the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) in the Bono Region, Mrs Benedicta Obeng, has urged women to break free from societal constructions and stereotypes that portray them as weak and powerless.
She said women were naturally endowed with strength and capabilities which, if fully harnessed, can enable them to reach their full potential.
Mrs Obeng made the call at a day’s seminar organised by the Bono Regional Chapter of the Ghana Immigration Service Ladies Association (IMMILAC) to mark this year’s International Women’s Day in Sunyani.
The programme was aimed at equipping women in the Service with the requisite knowledge and awareness to empower them to live meaningful and responsible lives.
As part of the seminar, participants were educated on health issues, including cervical cancer, with emphasis on the need for early detection and treatment.
The Head Pastor of Elim City, Dr Gospel Odame-Kentoe, also underscored the importance of mentorship, advocacy and resourcefulness among women and girls to enable them to champion their own development.
He encouraged women to cultivate virtues such as respect, love, patience and empathy, describing them as key ingredients for personal and professional growth.
The President of IMMILAC, Superintendent Gloria Serwaa Effah, urged participants to prioritise their health in order to effectively care for their families and live purposeful lives.
The Bono Regional Commander of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) and Patron of IMMILAC, Deputy Commissioner of Immigration Eric Quartey, commended the women for their dedication and sacrifices in the Service.
He said respect for women was a non-negotiable human right and called for collective efforts to eliminate discrimination, violence and abuse against women in society.
He further emphasised the need to ensure equal opportunities for women and girls, noting that it contributes to a more prosperous and peaceful society.
“When we empower women within the GIS with the right opportunities and exposure, we strengthen not only the Service but also the security of our nation,” he said.
From Daniel Dzirasah, Sunyani
Miniser for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu has revealed a major shake up at Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) following recent power outages.
In a post on Facebook, Felix Kwakye Ofosu disclosed that Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor has asked the CEO of GRIDCo to step aside pending investigations into fire incident at Akosombo power control center.
Also, he further noted that there has been a major shake up in the leadership of the ECG in the Ashanti Region.
“At 2pm tomorrow, Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon John Jinapor, will hold a major briefing on recent developments in electricity distribution,” he concluded.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Abu Trica’s extradition case: Prophets, fetish priests demand pay for spiritual solution …Lawyer reveals
Mr Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a lawyer for embattled Frederick Kumi, affectionately called Abu Trica and has made a shocking revelation over the behaviour of some members of the clergy.
According to him in a post on social media, the difficult part of Abu Trica’s trial is not the law but the number of ‘Men of God’ and fetish priests demanding financial sacrifices to help resolve the matter spiritually.
Oliver Barker-Vormawor posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2026, “The most difficult part about the Abu Trica case; is not the law.”
He continued: “It is the number of, prophetesses, evangelists and fetish priests, who have called or messaged to ask us to pay for spiritual solutions.”
It would be recalled that in March this year, the Gbese District Court dismissed a preliminary objection filed by Abu Trica, challenging the extradition proceedings initiated at the request of the United States.
The court, presided over by Anna Akosua Appiah Gottfried Anaafi Gyasi, in its ruling held that the offences forming the basis of the extradition, particularly wire fraud, constitute extraditable offences under the 1931 treaty between Ghana and the United States.
He was then given 15 days counting from March 27 to appeal the decision of the court or be surrendered for extradition to the US.
Against this backdrop, he was on Tuesday, April 22, granted a bail in the sum of GH¢30,000,000 by an Accra High, pending the appeal of his extradition
Mr Kumi was arrested in Ghana in December 2025 following an indictment by United States authorities, alleging that he played a role in a romance scam network that defrauded elderly American victims of more than $8 million.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
