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Address systematic issues surrounding juvenile correction – Child Rights Advocate
Child Rights Advocate and Politician, Ms Bridget Bonnie, has urged the public to support the reintegration of juveniles back into society after completing their sentences.
She also called for increased attention from policymakers and the public to address systemic issues surrounding juvenile correction such as the right infrastructure and environment.
Speaking during a recent visit to the Junior Girls Correctional Center in Accra to celebrate the reintegration of one of the girls who had completed her sentence, she also urged the children not to allow their past affect their future development.
She added that, “you can live a very impactful lives and contribute meaningfully to the growth of Ghana, if you stay focus and put yourself on the right path.”
“True reintegration means giving them the opportunity to rebuild and thrive. They may be behind walls today, but their dreams and potential deserve a chance,” said Bridget Bonnie.
The visit dubbed “Hope Beyond the Walls” saw Bridget Bonnie and her friends donate essential items including bunk beds, mattresses, sanitary pads, toothpaste, underwear, spaghetti, canned fish, rice, sugar, cooking oil, drinks and water to the center.
“These contributions brought comfort, dignity and a sense of hope to the young girls, and many whom are survivors of abuse or missing children,” she stated.
The team also hosted a party for the girls and children at the center where they shared food and drinks, amidst music and heartfelt conversations, in a bid to create a much-needed atmosphere of warmth, healing and encouragement.
Ms Bonnie also bemoaned the lack of proper educational support and vocational instructors to support the children within the facility.
In his reaction to that, the Regional Minister for Ahafo, Mrs Charity Gardiner, pledged her personal and institutional support to assist the reintegrated young lady in learning a trade and rebuilding her life.
She also expressed her willingness to support broader reintegration efforts for the other girls.
A Psychologist and Youth Advocate Dr Juliet Yayra Tengey, also offered words of encouragement and emotional support emphasising on the power of healing, forgiveness and the importance of self-worth.
“Your past does not define your future. You have every right to dream again and live again,” she stated.
On her part, the Unit Head of the Correctional Center, Madam Vida Naa Ashiokaa Noye, expressed gratitude to Bridget Bonnie and the team.
“It’s not every day that people remember these girls. What you have done today is not just about the donations, it’s about the dignity, love and hope you have restored in them. It means a lot to us and to the girls,” she stated.
She also called for increased attention from policymakers and the public to address systemic issues surrounding juvenile correction and reintegration.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
Ahyiresu and Abofrem, two quiet communities in the Atwima Mponua District, have been shaken to the core by a chilling midnight drama that reads like a nightmare.
A pastor and a young mother stand accused of attempting to bury a five‑month‑old baby girl alive, a crime that has ignited outrage and disbelief across the township.
According to police, Apostle Richmond Akwasi Frimpong, 36, Head Pastor of the Anointed Grace Prayer Ministry at Kuffour Camp, conspired with his uncle Emmanuel Appiah, 53, and the child’s mother, 23‑year‑old Beatrice Agyapomaa, to dispose of the infant, Anaya Achiaa, under the cover of darkness.
A fourth suspect, Emmanuel Donkor, remains on the run.
The suspects were caught near a refuse dump around 10 pm on April 9, 2026, after a vigilant resident, Akwasi Twezor, noticed their suspicious movements.
When confronted, they claimed the child was already dead and had palace approval for burial. But Twezor’s instincts proved right—the baby was still alive, gasping faintly for breath.
Chief Linguist, Nana Yaw Badu, later confirmed that Frimpong had misled him earlier in the evening, securing permission for burial by falsely declaring the child dead.
The infant was rushed to the Abofrem Clinic, where she is now responding well to treatment. Police described her as “very beautiful.”
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Evelyn Yitamkey, Commander of DOVVSU in Bibiani, confirmed that the suspects have been provisionally charged.
Frimpong faces attempted murder and conspiracy charges, while Agyapomaa and Appiah are charged with conspiracy and abetment.
They were remanded by the Bibiani Circuit Court, presided over by Judge Frank Asiedu Nimako, to assist investigations.
The docket has been forwarded to the Attorney General’s Department for advice, ASP Yitamkey indicated.
The attempted crime has provoked fury among residents, many suspecting ritual motives aimed at bolstering the pastor’s influence.
Crowds attempted to attack the suspects outside court, but police intervention prevented mob justice.
The Assembly Member for Ahyiresu, Yusuf Suleiman, has assured residents that justice will be pursued swiftly.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
The forecourt of the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) in Accra came alive on Friday with colour, creativity and innovation, as Level 300 students transformed the space into a lively exhibition of ideas.
Under the theme “Building meaningful brands beyond the logo,” the students invited patrons into a world where ordinary products were reimagined through storytelling, design and purpose.
From scented candles to innovative food concepts, each stand told a unique story, one that went beyond aesthetics to capture identity, value and human connection.
For many of the students, the event was more than just an academic exercise; it was a moment to dream out loud.
Guided by their lecturer, Peter Wonders, they explored what it truly means to build a brand in today’s competitive world where trust, consistency and experience matter just as much as logos and slogans.
Chairman of the occasion, Nana Kum Gyata VI, in his remarks said a brand is what people say about you when you are not present.
At the end of the presentations, awards were presented to deserving groups with Vida Nyaneba emerging as the overall best branding student.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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