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Age, gender not barriers to career dreams
Lawyer Gifty Afenyi-Dadzie
“Age should not be a barrier to one’s success, and neither should your gender,” Mrs Gifty Afenyi- Dadzie has advised.
The veteran journalist gave the advice after her call to the bar last week.
The experienced media practitioner who rose to head the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) and served as a former member of the Council of State was part of 182 newly qualified lawyers who were inducted into the legal profession.
She attributed her achievement to hard work and a strong desire to pursue and realise career dreams despite an advancement in age and barriers associated with gender.
Obviously the cynosure of all eyes as a result of the various activities she has involved in, Mrs Afenyi Dadzie advised both the youth and the old not to give up on their career dreams until they were achieved.
Speaking to the media, the 66-year-old said “My journey has been relentless, passionate and vision driven. Age should not be a barrier to your success, and neither should your gender.”
She said the knowledge acquired would enhance her contribution towards Ghana’s democracy.
Mrs Afenyi-Dadzie who is also the National Prayer Director of Aglow International urged the people not to relent on achieving their dreams, adding: “when you think you are failing, persevere and God will see you through.”
“For me this is the doing of the Lord and it’s marvelous in our sight,” she said.
She commenced her legal education at the University of London and continued her post-call at the Ghana School of Law.
The Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, cautioned the new lawyers not to take shortcuts in pursuit of justice for their clients, adding that it would build their competence in the legal profession.
“You cannot take shortcuts or assume that the rights and interests of those you serve can be rescued without proper preparation.
“The legal profession demands a high level of expertise and we owe a debt to put in all the preparatory hard work, and seek assistance where necessary, in order to deliver quality justice,” the Chief Justice said.
Present were members of the council led by the Chief Justice, Justices of the superior courts of judicature, Director of Legal Education at the Ghana School of Law, Deputy Attorney General and Minister of Justice and Deans of the various faculties of law.
By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu
Ghana’s First Lady, Lordina Mahama, has made a generous donation to the country’s national female Under-17 and Under-20 teams – Black Maidens and Black Princesses- as they continue preparations for major international assignments.
The donation, made on Friday, May 22, was presented on behalf of the First Lady by the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, at the GFA Technical Centre in Prampram.
The gesture forms part of efforts to motivate and support Ghana’s young female footballers as they prepare to represent the country on the international stage.
The donation included essential food items and toiletries aimed at supporting the welfare and well-being of the players and technical teams.
The donation included cartons of Milo, T-rolls, soft drinks, toiletries, and a range of essential supplies aimed at supporting the welfare of the players, enhancing camp conditions, and easing preparations ahead of their respective assignments.
The Black Maidens are currently engaged in preparations for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers and are set to take on Liberia women’s national under-17 football team in the second-leg encounter in Liberia this weekend.
Meanwhile, the Black Princesses have already secured qualification to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after overcoming Uganda in the qualifiers, extending Ghana’s remarkable record to eight consecutive appearances at the tournament.
The donation by the First Lady was expected to boost morale within both camps while reinforcing national support for the young female footballers who continue to make the country proud.
The prosecution has officially rested its case in The Republic v Solomon Asamoah & Another, the high-profile legal battle commonly referred to as the “Sky Train” case.
The Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem Sai announced the development, praising the state’s team of hard-working prosecutors for successfully anchoring the state’s evidence before the High Court.
The criminal trial centers on the former Chief Executive Officer and the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF).
The duo stands accused of illegally authorizing and paying out US$2 million to a foreign company without obtaining board directives or other mandatory statutory approvals.
State investigators have confirmed that the disbursed millions cannot be found.
Following the closure of the prosecution’s case, the accused persons moved the court for an opportunity to file a submission of no case.
The presiding judge granted the application, ordering the defense to submit their arguments by June 8.
The outcome of the June 8 filings will decide the fate of the trial:
With this, if the judge finds the defense’s submission convincing, the accused will be acquitted and discharged however, If the judge dismisses the submission, the court will order the accused officials to take the stand and explain why they should not face prison sentences.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
