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Break free from societal stereotypes …Women told
A Life Coach and Lecturer at the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) in the Bono Region, Mrs Benedicta Obeng, has urged women to break free from societal constructions and stereotypes that portray them as weak and powerless.
She said women were naturally endowed with strength and capabilities which, if fully harnessed, can enable them to reach their full potential.
Mrs Obeng made the call at a day’s seminar organised by the Bono Regional Chapter of the Ghana Immigration Service Ladies Association (IMMILAC) to mark this year’s International Women’s Day in Sunyani.
The programme was aimed at equipping women in the Service with the requisite knowledge and awareness to empower them to live meaningful and responsible lives.
As part of the seminar, participants were educated on health issues, including cervical cancer, with emphasis on the need for early detection and treatment.
The Head Pastor of Elim City, Dr Gospel Odame-Kentoe, also underscored the importance of mentorship, advocacy and resourcefulness among women and girls to enable them to champion their own development.
He encouraged women to cultivate virtues such as respect, love, patience and empathy, describing them as key ingredients for personal and professional growth.
The President of IMMILAC, Superintendent Gloria Serwaa Effah, urged participants to prioritise their health in order to effectively care for their families and live purposeful lives.
The Bono Regional Commander of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) and Patron of IMMILAC, Deputy Commissioner of Immigration Eric Quartey, commended the women for their dedication and sacrifices in the Service.
He said respect for women was a non-negotiable human right and called for collective efforts to eliminate discrimination, violence and abuse against women in society.
He further emphasised the need to ensure equal opportunities for women and girls, noting that it contributes to a more prosperous and peaceful society.
“When we empower women within the GIS with the right opportunities and exposure, we strengthen not only the Service but also the security of our nation,” he said.
From Daniel Dzirasah, Sunyani
An aide to former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has criticised the government over ongoing power outages, urging authorities to prioritise solutions instead of explanations.
His comments come in response to recent remarks by Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor regarding challenges in the power sector.
Speaking on the issue on Channel One TV, Mr. Aboagye questioned the government’s justification that ongoing transformer upgrades and system expansions are responsible for the outages.
He argued that such maintenance work has been carried out in the past without causing widespread disruption.
He said the situation does not make sense, insisting that it is possible to upgrade infrastructure without plunging the entire country into darkness.
According to him, Ghanaians are more concerned about having stable electricity than listening to explanations.
“Your talking means nothing to us. Give us power,” he said.
Mr. Aboagye added that the power situation is affecting lives and livelihoods across the country.
He claimed that businesses are shutting down, people are losing their jobs, and some lives are being put at risk due to the outages.
He pointed to rising costs, noting that consumers are paying more for electricity despite the unstable supply.
The former Vice President’s aide further criticised the government for what he described as a lack of respect for citizens, saying the focus should be on delivering reliable power rather than assigning blame.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Missing Persons Unit of the Ghana Police Service has arrested two people in connection with the reported missing couple, Dr. Jesse Amuah and Mrs. Elizabeth Esi Amuah.
On April 22, 2026 Police received a complaint that the couple had not been seen or heard from since 23rd March, 2026.
The complainant further stated that the couple’s house was locked, their Nissan Sunny vehicle with registration number GX 159-X was not parked in the house and all attempts to reach them had proved unsuccessful.
A team comprising officers from the Missing Persons Unit, Anti-Armed Robbery Unit and the Crime Scene Management Team immediately took over the investigation into the case.
The team has visited the couple’s residence and also followed various leads resulting in the arrest of the two suspects (names withheld for investigative purposes).
The suspects are assisting the ongoing investigation as intensive efforts continue to locate the missing couple.
Against this backdrop, the police has again urge any member of the public who has credible information on the whereabouts of the couple (photograph attached) to report for immediate action.
