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Berekum traditional council hands ‘Berekum Key’ to Bawumia
The Berekum Traditional Council has symbolically handed the key to Berekum to Vice President and NPP Flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
In a move which demonstrates their absolute support for Dr. Bawumia’s Presidential bid, the Berekum Traditional Council, while welcoming Dr. Bawumia to Berekum Friday morning, gave the NPP Flagbearer all access to the community, which he said, will continue to back the NPP and its Flagbearer.
“We have handed over the key to Berekum to you,” Osaberima Yeboah Datteh II, Acting President of the Council told Bawumia on behalf of the Council.
Welcoming Dr. Bawumia, Osabarma commended the the NPP Flagbearer for his impact as Vice President, as well as his vision, which he intends to implement as President.
“You have not been President before but you have done a lot. As President, I believe you’ll do a lot,” he said.
“I urge the people to support you because I believe that if you are supported, you will do a lot for us and the country,”
The Traditional Council also expressed gratitude to the NPP for the support it has offered Berekum.
“Berekum is very grateful to the NPP government for the development it has brought to us.’
“You look at the market that has been built and also our main roads, which have been tarred.We are very fortunate because not every town has such opportunities. Berekum is very grateful,” she said.
He said, “Berekum and your party are like twins. Always, we vote for you and I am confident the people will continue to support you because of what you bring on board.”
The Chief, on behalf of the Council appealed to Dr. Bawumia to seen to the completion of the Berekum Town roads as President.
Dr. Bawumia also expressed gratitude to the Traditional Council for their warm welcome and encouragement, assuring them that he will continue the good works of his predecessors in the NPP, Presidents Kufuor and Nana Akufo-Addo.
Dr. Bawumia noted further that the NPP has demonstrated that it is the only party which has showed care and concern for all Ghanaians by implementing social interventions such as NHIS and school feeding by President Kufuor, as well as free SHS and TVET, One Constituency One Ambulance, Ghanacard, among others, by President Akufo-Addo, which every Ghanaian is benefitting.Source: Presidency.gov.gh
UBA Ghana last week celebrated Africa Day across its head office and business offices nationwide.
The colourful celebration was organised under the theme, “reimagine Africa.”
The event highlighted the richness of African culture, unity, and creativity through vibrant displays and employee participation.
Staff turned up in beautiful traditional attire representing diverse ethnic groups and cultures from across the continent, transforming the workplace into a lively showcase of African identity and pride.
A highlight of the celebration was a spirited “Best Dressed” competition, which added excitement and friendly rivalry among employees.
Speaking on the significance of the day, Mr Henry Nii Dottey, Regional Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, MCC West Africa–Anglophone and Country Head, MCC Ghana, noted that the bank continues to champion Africa’s place on the global stage.
He emphasised UBA’s Pan-African vision of promoting unity, respect, and a shared sense of identity through its operations.
The celebration also underscored UBA’s commitment to facilitating trade across the continent.
Customers were also treated to local refreshments, adding a warm community touch to the festivities and reinforcing the bank’s connection with the people it serves.
The National Media Commission has appointed Dr Isaac Okpoti Nai as the new Managing Director of New Times Corporation, publishers of Ghanaian Times and The Spectator newspapers.
In an engagement with staff of the Corporation today, June 5, 2026, Dr.Nai, expressed his appreciation to everyone for holding the forth and contributing to the growth of the company.
He said, his leadership philosophy is based on professionalism, integrity and team work.
The new Managing Director said, he will be on a journey which would require everyone to take ‘ownership’.
” You need to work as though the company belongs to you. You are not doing it for me, take ownership, let’s work as a team,” he stressed.
With this, he said “we will be able to grow and sustain NTC. Let’s respect deadline and time.”
Dr.Nai pleaded with the staff to play their roles effectively to add value to NTC.
The Board led by Prof Kwamena Kwansah-Aidoo expressed his excitement and wished the new MD and staff well in the years ahead.
The Chairperson of the Interim Management Committee, Dr.Charity Binka urged the staff to give the new MD their utmost support to help him succeed.
The appointment dated June 5, 2026, was done by the National Media Commission (NMC) In consultation with His Excellency the President of Ghana.
The appointment is in accordance with Article 168 of the 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana and section 2(1)(e) of the National Media Commission Act, 1994 (Act 449).
Dr. Isaac Okpoti Nai is a management executive, academic, and corporate leader with over 25 years of professional experience spanning financial management, corporate governance, strategic planning, internal audit, risk management, and organisational development across Ghana and the United Kingdom,.
Before this appointment, Dr. Nai served as General Manager, Finance and Administration at the State Housing Company Limited.
Dr.Nai has held senior leadership positions with the Ghana Integrity Initiative (Transparency International Ghana), Central Region Development Commission, London Borough of Croydon, London Borough of Merton and Ananemantey & Co. His experience covers both public and private sector institutions, including donor-funded organizations, local government authorities, financial institutions, and higher education establishments.
As an academic, he has lectured in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, and Management, contributing to the development of future business leaders and professionals.
Dr. Nai holds a Doctor of Business Administration (Financial Management) from Anglia Ruskin University, United Kingdom, an MBA in Finance and Strategic Management from the University of Greenwich, and a B.Sc. (Hons) in Accounting from Oxford Brookes University. He is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICA).
Throughout his career, Dr. Nai has been recognised for strengthening financial controls, improving organisational performance, leading transformational initiatives, and providing strategic leadership that delivers sustainable growth and value creation.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
