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Beware of choices you make when angry …It can define your path in life, youth told
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The third edition of Aj Inspires, a flagship school outreach programme by Aj’s Help the Needy Project, has been held.
The event reaffirms the organisation’s commitment to nurturing and empowering young people through education, mentorship, and practical life guidance.
It focuses on inspiring students through structured guidance and counselling sessions and aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 3, 4 and 6.
This edition attracted experts from different professional backgrounds to engage learners on critical aspects of personal development, emotional intelligence, health awareness, and academic excellence.
Delivering the first session of the day, the Founder of Dangana Foundation, Mr Nashiru Momori, spoke extensively on anger management, a topic he described as both “timely and essential” for young people, explaining that while anger was a natural human emotion, the inability to manage it effectively can lead to serious consequences.
“Anger is not entirely negative,” Mr Momori stated. “In some situations, it can push you to stand up for what is right. However, when it becomes excessive or uncontrolled, it can destroy relationships, affect your academic performance, and even harm your future.”
“Learn to manage your anger before it manages you,” he advised. “The choices you make in moments of anger can define your path in life.”
Students responded positively to the session, with many expressing appreciation for the relatable examples and practical advice shared.
On health education, Miss Amanda Akonnorbea, a Health Promotion Officer, said menstrual hygiene was not only a matter of cleanliness but also a critical component of overall health and self-confidence.
“Maintaining proper menstrual hygiene is essential for your well-being,” Miss Akonnorbea said. “It helps prevent infections and allows you to feel comfortable and confident, especially in school.”
She educated students on the correct use and disposal of sanitary products, stressing the importance of changing pads regularly and maintaining personal hygiene.
She also encouraged young girls not to feel ashamed of menstruation but rather to embrace it as a natural biological process.
Adding to the day’s impactful discussions, Mr Eric Grundberry Aidoo-Gabrah, Founder of Tads Fashion Institute, addressed students on the importance of education, discipline, and personal values.
Mr Aidoo-Gabrah urged the students to remain committed to their goals despite challenges, reminding them that perseverance was key to achieving success.
The programme concluded with a powerful address from the Founder of Aj’s Help the Needy Project, Mrs Anita Opoku-Appiah, who reiterated the importance of education and determination in shaping a better future.
Construction of a major underground stormwater drain along the Dr. Busia Highway within the Kaneshie enclave will commence on September 7, 2026.
The Project Coordinator for the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project, Dr. Kwadwo Ohene Sarfo, announced this at a special media briefing on Wednesday.
According to him, the works will involve the construction of a double-cell underground rectangular drain measuring approximately 10 metres wide and 1.95 kilometres long, stretching from Pamprom Junction to First Light Junction.
The new drain will replace the existing two 1.2-metre diameter pipes, which are inadequate to carry the volume of stormwater in the area.
Dr. Sarfo said the drain will connect at one end to the recently completed section within the Accra Academy campus and at the other end to the existing drain at Pamprom Junction.
He said the construction is expected to run from September 2026 to October 2027.
The project forms part of government’s broader flood prevention and mitigation programme aimed at addressing perennial flooding in Accra.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has withdrawn from the party’s National Chairmanship race.
In a statement issued yesterday, Chairman Wontumi who is currently serving a 20-year jail term said his decision was driven by his love for the party and his unwillingness to let his personal circumstances distract the NPP from its rebuilding efforts.
“There are moments in the life of a man when the heart wants to continue, but duty demands sacrifice. Moments when one must quietly set aside personal ambition, not because the dream has died, but because the family he loves must not be made to carry his burden. Today, I find myself at such a painful moment,” he wrote.
He disclosed that after many nights of prayer, sober reflection and consultations with his family, legal team, party elders, campaign team and trusted supporters, he concluded that his present situation must not become an additional burden on the NPP.
“This is not the decision my heart desired, but sometimes, true love requires us to release what we deeply want in order to protect what we love even more,” he added.
Recounting his years of service, Chairman Wontumi said he had served the party with everything within him, walking through heat and rain, travelling to remote communities and standing with the grassroots in both victory and defeat.
“For many years, I have served the NPP with everything within me… The NPP is not merely a political party to me. It is my family. It is my home. It is a cause to which I have dedicated a significant part of my life,” he stated.
He explained that the party, already carrying the pain of electoral defeat and the huge responsibility of preparing for the future, should not be made to carry his personal weight.
“That is why I cannot allow my present situation or personal ambition to distract the party from the difficult work of rebuilding. I cannot ask the party to carry my weight when it is already carrying the pain of defeat and the enormous responsibility of preparing for the battle ahead. I would rather carry this pain quietly than allow the party I love to suffer because of me,” he said.
He further sympathized with his supporters across the 16 regions, acknowledging that the decision would be painful for many who had sacrificed for his campaign.
“To my teeming supporters across all sixteen regions, I know this message will hurt. I know many of you will read it with tears in your eyes because I understand the sacrifices you have made for this journey,” he said.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
