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‘Check individual who annexe family properties’
Nii Ashitey Tetteh, Head of Nii Okpe families of Amamoley and Okortoshishi of Ngleshie James Town, has advised family heads in the Greater Accra Region to check individuals who, out of greed, alienate family properties for personal gains.
He said these negative practices were, more often than not, the causes of numerous disputes that had plagued some families for centuries in the region and other parts of the country.
He said it was not uncommon to see these trouble makers in families that lacked strong and unifying leaders.
Nii Ashitey Tetteh gave the advice last week when he installed Mr. Victor Adotei Acquaye (Akutse) as the new head of the Naa Odarley We Tsoro, Asene, Usher Town, Accra.
Mr. Victor Nii Adotei Acquaye succeeded the late Mr. William Emmanuel Nii Moi Acquaye (Uncle Willie) who passed on in November 2020.
Family members and elders who witnessed the installation included Hon. Ernest Acquaye Armah, Nii Dantu and representatives of Kormaa We, Tsoro, Asene, Godbless Naa Larley families from Medie, Winneba and Mepomme.
Nii Ashitey told the new family head to maintain the highest standards of discipline, control, patience and above all, a team player to foster lasting unity in the family.
The new family head, Nii Adotei Acquaye promised to do all in his power to maintatn discipline and foster family cohesion all the time.
He asked for co-operation and the spirit of forgiveness whenever family members wronged one another.
Photo Caption: Nii Adotei Acquaye (middle) with some family members
By Francis Xah
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President John Dramani Mahama to kick off 2025/26 Premier League season in Accra
The 2025/26 Premier League will officially kick off on Friday, September 12, 2025, at the Accra Sports Stadium, with the President of the Republic, John Dramani Mahama, performing the ceremonial kick-off ahead of the season opener between Accra Hearts of Oak and league debutants Hohoe United.
President Mahama will be joined by Football Association President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, members of the Executive Council and football fans from across the capital as the curtain rises on what promises to be one of the most exciting campaigns in recent years.
Giants Hearts of Oak will open their quest for a league title when they take on newly promoted Hohoe United under the floodlights of the Accra Sports Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:00 pm local time (19:00 GMT).
The Phobians, bolstered by new signings and a strong pre-season campaign, are eager to end a four-year run without an opening-day victory, while United will be aiming to make a statement in their first-ever top-flight match.
Before the main fixture, there will be a curtain-raiser between the Black Starlets (Ghana U-17) and Auroras FC, the youth side of Hearts of Oak, at 4:00 pm local time.
Adding to the celebratory atmosphere, top Afro-dancehall and reggae musician Stonebwoy (Livingstone Etse Satekla) will deliver a live performance at the venue, ensuring fans enjoy not only football but also top-class entertainment on opening night.
This season is expected to be one of the most competitive in recent memory, with traditional heavyweights, ambitious newcomers and revitalized clubs all targeting glory. From title races to survival battles, fans are set for months of excitement, drama and unforgettable moments.
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GES opens promotion applications for teaching staff
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has invited applications from qualified teachers and officers for promotion to higher ranks within the service.
In a notice signed by the Acting Deputy Director-General for Management Services, Prof. Smile Dzisi, the GES said the ranks available are Deputy Director, Assistant Director I, Assistant Director II and Principal Superintendent.
According to the statement, applicants must meet the minimum years of service required for each position.
Teachers seeking promotion to Deputy Director must have been promoted to Assistant Director I in or before 2021.
Similarly, those applying for Assistant Director I should have held the rank of Assistant Director II since 2021 or earlier.
Applicants for Assistant Director II must have been Principal Superintendents from 2021 or earlier, while those applying for Principal Superintendent must have been Senior Superintendent I since 2021 or before.
The GES stated that teachers with approved Master’s or PhD degrees may use their certificates to apply for promotion out of turn if the qualifications meet set conditions.
These include completing an approved course of study and obtaining the certificate after their previous promotion but not later than 2023.
Applicants are to complete the online application form and upload all required documents in PDF format, except for the passport-size photograph.
The application window runs from Thursday, September 11, to Thursday, October 2, 2025. The GES urged all applicants who had applied earlier to re-apply.
By: Jacob Aggrey
