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Counsellor Prince Offei inducted as GNAAP full member
Renowned mental health professional, certified professional mediator and arbitrator, and marriage counsellor, Rev. Counsellor Prince Offei, has been inducted as a full member of the Ghana National Association of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Practitioners (GNAAP) on Saturday.
The induction took place during the 13th Annual Conference of GNAAP, held at the University of Ghana School of Law Auditorium, Legon, under the theme: “Transforming justice delivery in Ghana: Advancing ADR, technology, and ethical standards for sustainable national development.”
The high-profile ceremony brought together leading jurists, ADR experts, academics, and practitioners from across Ghana.
It was graced by the Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, and Dr Francis Kofi Korankye-Sakyi, Executive Secretary of the National ADR Centre.
Counsellor Prince Offei is the Founder and Executive Director of Counselor Prince & Associates Consult (CPAC), an award-winning, Ghana Psychology Council-accredited clinical mental health and counselling facility based in Adenta Oyarifa-Teiman.
His practice serves clients across Ghana and in Canada, Switzerland, South Africa, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
Already recognised for his work in psychology, marriage counselling, theology, and media, Counsellor Offei expanded his portfolio in March 2026 with ADR certification from the Institute of Paralegal Training and Leadership Studies (IPLS) and GNAAP.
Saturday’s induction as a full member now positions him to practice formal mediation and arbitration at the highest professional standard in Ghana.
“This induction is more than a personal milestone. It is a commitment to help transform justice delivery in Ghana by making ADR more accessible, ethical, and technology-driven for families, institutions, and businesses,” Counsellor Offei stated in an interview.
With this, he said, he was now positioned to offer structured ADR services in commercial, family, land, cross-border, and court-connected disputes, bridging the gap between therapeutic healing and legal resolution.
He said what sets him apart is the integration of mental health and conflict resolution in his counselling and teaching sessions.
As a certified professional mediator and arbitrator, lecturer, author, Spectator Newspaper columnist, and TV personality on GTV, Metro TV, Angel TV, Amansan Television, and eTV Ghana, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to dispute resolution.
Counsellor Prince Offei serves as Director and Principal of the CPAC Counsellor Training Institute, which trains professional counsellors for licensing in Ghana.
In August 2025, he was inducted into the Corporate Ghana Hall of Fame for his contributions to psychology and relationship counselling.
Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, has toured a leading solar energy facility in Canada following the submission of a Letter of Intent and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for a proposed 270MW solar power project in his constituency.
The MP was invited to Canada to inspect the operations and technology behind AKA Energy Systems, the company partnering with the Gomoa Special Economic Zone to develop the landmark renewable energy facility.
During the tour, Mr. Obeng was taken through the company’s advanced solar infrastructure, engineering processes, and long-term energy management systems.
Senior officials of AKA Energy Systems provided insights into how the technology can be adapted to meet Ghana’s power needs while reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
“This project is not just about megawatts. It’s about energy security, industrialization, and jobs for the people of Gomoa Central,” Mr. Obeng said after the facility visit.
He added that “Seeing the technology firsthand confirms that solar can be a real solution for powering factories and homes reliably.”
The 270MW solar plant forms the energy backbone of the Gomoa Special Economic Zone, a project the MP says will position the area as a competitive hub for manufacturing and exports under the African Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA.
According to Mr. Obeng, Africa’s industrial future hinges on solving the power problem first.
“Too many countries try to attract factories before fixing energy. We are determined not to put the cart before the horse. Before industries arrive, the power must already be here,” he explained.
He noted that the partnership with AKA Energy Systems reflects a deliberate shift toward clean, affordable, and sustainable energy to drive Ghana’s next phase of growth.
The MP added that the project will create thousands of direct and indirect jobs during construction and operation, while also lowering electricity costs for businesses within the zone.
“The future belongs to those who prepare for it. With abundant, reliable, and affordable energy, Gomoa Central can become one of the most attractive industrial destinations in West Africa,” he concluded.
Negotiations on the final investment and implementation timeline for the 270MW facility are expected to continue in the coming months.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Elikplim Akurugu, in partnership with the Ga East Municipal Assembly, has begun rehabilitation works on the road leading to the Ga East Municipal Hospital to improve access and ease movement for residents and patients.
Speaking on the project, the DRIP Coordinator for the Ga East Municipal Assembly, Seth Agboyie, said the team had already worked on the Kwabenya stretch and part of Ablaje under its road reshaping programme.
He explained that although work had to be paused at Ablaje due to pressure, the team returned to complete the current stretch.
He noted that last year, the assembly implemented a programme where teams moved into each electoral area for about ten days to reshape major roads before moving to other communities.
According to him, the current works are a special intervention targeting roads that have become severely damaged due to the rains.
Mr. Agboyie added that the project had faced some delays due to heavy rainfall but resumed when the weather improved.
He said the team is working on a 1.2-kilometre stretch, with about 720 to 730 metres already completed.
He revealed that the intervention was partly supported by a GHS 14,000 contribution from the health workers at the Ga East hospital, which helped facilitate the works.
Residents of Dome-Kwabenya welcomed the project and praised the MP for initiating the road rehabilitation.
They said the intervention was timely and would ease movement, especially for patients and residents who rely on the road to access the hospital.
They noted that the road leading to the hospital had been in a poor state for several years, making it difficult and uncomfortable for patients, drivers, and residents who use the facility.
They explained that the situation often caused delays in accessing healthcare and increased transport difficulties, especially during the rainy season.
Some residents, however, urged contractors to ensure quality work, warning that poorly executed roads often deteriorate quickly.
They called for durability in the construction to prevent a return to bad conditions.
Others also appealed for more development projects across the constituency, saying additional road improvements would further enhance living conditions and demonstrate continued commitment to the area.
By: Jacob Aggrey
