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Be proud of yourselves, celebrate achievements of ancestors…Bagbin tells chiefs, people of Bono Region
Mr Bagbin
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has asked the chiefs and people of Techiman in the Bono East Region to be proud of themselves and celebrate the achievements of their ancestors.
According to him, one of their illustrious sons the region must celebrate was Nii Kwabena Bonny, aka ‘Boycotthene,’ a chief from Osu who he said was very instrumental in Ghana’s struggle to attain independence in 1957.
Nii Kwabena Bonny, a royal from Techiman, he said engineered the boycott of European goods in the Gold Coast, culminating in the 1948 riots and subsequently paved the way for the country’s independence.
“This instrumental role Nii Kwabena Bonny played by rallying the support of other chiefs in the Gold Coast to boycott European goods compelled the British colonial administrators to speed up the process in granting the country independence; that feat is worth celebrating.”
Mr Bagbin was speaking at a public forum as part of activities marking the 30th anniversary celebrations of the Fourth Republican Parliamentary Democracy in Ghana at Techiman in the Bono East Region.
The forum, organised by the Parliamentary Service Board was attended by traditional rulers, clergy, security agencies, students from the Senior High Schools, Members of Parliament among others.
The Speaker of Parliament urged the youth especially the students to show keen interest in learning the history and cultural heritage of their respective localities to enable them gain knowledge and better appreciate who they are.
Parliamentary democracy, he noted has ensured a stable governance and an uninterrupted democracy, bringing about enormous benefits to the country.
The Vice President of the Bono East Regional House of Chiefs, Nana Owusu Sekyi, appealed to parliament to ensure absolute peace during and after the December poll.
According to him, the death of eight citizens during the 2020 general elections in the Techiman area was a dent on Ghana’s fledgling democracy and such a thing should not occur anywhere in the country come December.
The chief who is also the President of the Baasa Traditional Council noted that nobody should be attacked or intimidated during the electioneering campaigns and elections day.
From Daniel Dzirasah, Techiman
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
