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Betty Krosbi Mensah congratulates Hawa Koomson, but condemns pepper spray proposal
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Former Member of Parliament for Afram Plains North on the ticket of the ruling National Democratic Congress, (NDC)for Afram Plains North, Betty Krosbi Mensah, has congratulated Mavis Hawa Koomson on her election as National Women’s Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
In a statement, the MP, who is also an NDC National Women’s Organiser hopeful, described Hawa Koomson as a former colleague in Parliament and wished her wisdom, strength and success in her new role.
However, she took exception to a suggestion attributed to the newly elected NPP Women’s Organiser to provide pepper spray to women organisers as protection against political violence.
“While I congratulate Hawa, I must respectfully condemn the suggestion of providing pepper spray to women organisers as a response to political violence,” she stated.
Mrs. Mensah said while the intention may be to promote personal safety, especially in light of Hawa Koomson’s own experiences, women leaders must champion peace, unity and responsible leadership.
“Our women organisers should be empowered with knowledge, skills, economic opportunities, access to resources, leadership training and platforms that strengthen their participation in national development,” she noted.
She stressed that political differences should not prevent a shared commitment to the welfare of Ghanaian women.
“As a former Member of Parliament myself, I understand the responsibility that comes with leadership and the expectations placed on women who occupy important positions,” she added.
The former Afram Plains North MP said as she pursues her own ambition to become NDC National Women’s Organiser, she remains committed to peace, inclusion and strong women’s leadership.
“Women Empowered. Women United. Women Leading,” she concluded.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Parliament has clarified public commentary on social media regarding a notice on its notice board that read “No Vacancy for National Service Personnel 2026/2027. Kindly go for reposting.”
In a statement, signed by the Director of Media Relations, David Sebastian Damoah, Parliament said the notice has been misconstrued and was not a policy statement, a freeze on national service placements, or a change in its support for the National Service Scheme.
According to Parliament, the notice was a routine administrative message to prospective personnel who reported to the House, informing them that it has received more personnel than it can accommodate for the 2026/2027 service year and that they should seek reposting to other institutions.
It said it remains committed to the National Service Scheme and values the contribution of service personnel to its work, and regrets any confusion or inconvenience the wording may have caused.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Ghanaian public advocate Hopeson Yaovi Adorye has been elected to the Board of Directors of the World Taxpayers Association (WTA).
The election took place on Sunday, October 5, 2026, during the Association’s conference in Kraków, Poland.
His election marks a significant addition to his international leadership portfolio and provides a platform for Ghanaian and African perspectives to contribute to global discussions on taxpayer rights, responsible taxation, transparency and prudent management of public resources.
Reacting to his election, Mr. Adorye expressed appreciation to the leadership and members of the WTA for the confidence reposed in him.
“I am deeply honoured by this confidence and conscious of the responsibility that comes with it. Taxpayers are at the heart of every economy, and they deserve fairness, transparency, accountability and value for the taxes they pay. I look forward to working with colleagues from across the world to strengthen the voice of taxpayers and promote responsible fiscal governance,” he said.
According to him, taxation should not be viewed solely as a mechanism for raising government revenue, but also as an important component of the social contract between citizens and the state.
Mr. Adorye said governments have a responsibility to ensure taxes are collected fairly and public resources are utilised efficiently to deliver quality infrastructure, healthcare, education, security and other essential services.
His election also creates an opportunity to bring African experiences into international conversations on taxation and public expenditure.
Mr. Adorye, who is Executive Director of Taxpayers League Ghana, has previously served as Global Board Chairman of the International Youth Network for UN Security Council Resolution 2250, an NGO associated with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
He is expected to use his new role to champion fiscal accountability, taxpayer education, good governance and stronger citizen participation in public financial management.
