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‘Create family size you can cater for’
A member of staff of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Accra, Mr Abass Braimah, has charged men to create family sizes they could easily cater for to avoid raising irresponsible children in society.
He explained that parents had the task of supporting their wards physically, psychologically and mentally and, therefore, would need to have the right number of children they could care for in their homes.
He said that even though some religions permitted men to marry more than one woman, the same God would hold every man who was unable to cater for his children responsible for producing more children he could contain.
Mr Braimah was speaking at the National launch of the Child Marriage Campaign at Dondoli in the Upper West Region. The campaign which was at the behest of the Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG) with support from the UNFPA sought to enhance mechanisms for reporting child marriage and other abuse cases against children to the appropriate authorities for redress.
“As a Muslim, even though I am entitled to more than a wife, my busy schedule at work will not enable me cater for many children than I have at the moment; and it is not just about money but being able to thoroughly monitor and discipline them so that they grow up as responsible adults”, he said.
Mr. Braimah said that many children these days grew up in families where some parents were not aware of their daily movement as a result of raising money to cater for the home stressing that it was advisable to stick to a smaller family size.
“Sometimes social vices among children occur when a man marries more than one woman and has more children he can not cater for that is why the Holy Quran enjoins men to only go in for those additional wives when they are sure they would be able to treat all of them equal with love and do justice to each of them”, he said.
He emphasised that having a sizeable number of children helped to better care for their needs and ensure that they were properly raised.
“With a small family size, you can easily teach the children your religion, how to make supplication and how to even take care of their personal hygiene and remain responsible”, he said.
Touching on the issue of child marriage, Mr Braimah stated that when people gave birth to a lot of children than they could cater for in the midst of extreme poverty, the tendency of giving some of the girls out for early marriage was high.
He again said that because the children were many and were not properly catered for, some of them could indulge in early sex for money to purchase their basic needs or simply follow bad friends to live promiscuous life which could result in teenage pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections.
Mr Braimah advised men to live within their means and create family sizes they could cater for, not just financially but psychologically and emotionally as well.
From Lydia Darlington Fordjour, Dondoli
Ghana’s parliament has marked the 2nd edition of May Day 2026 under the theme “ Welcome Home”.
It was special day meant to celebrate the invaluable support of the workforce, recognizing the commitment, resilience, and contributions of workers to institutional growth and national development.
Delivering the message on behalf of the Speaker, the 1st Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, described the theme as very apt, appropriate, and timely, noting that Parliament is more than a workplace, it is a shared home.
He emphasized that we cannot speak about work without speaking about people, reminding everyone that the true measure of our work is the well-being of our people.
He urged that our traditional clothing become an integral part of our everyday clothing, and that our local languages must become integral to our daily lives, interwoven into education and practiced at home.
Referencing Standing Order 63, which captures the use of local language as optional in deliberations, he encouraged a renewed commitment to identity, saying it is significant that we “come home” and present who we are so future generations can inherit a story they can fully tell.
The Clerk, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, in his remarks commended officers for their dedication and devotion to duty, calling on them to go the extra mile and leave legacies.
Echoing the reminder that an unexamined life is not worth living, he described the event as an invitation to reconnect with our roots through cultural revival.
The Deputy Clerk, C&FMS, Dr. Gloria Sarku Kumawu, urged all not to forget their roots, the people behind the stories of ministries, industries, and the strides made both in-house and beyond.
What began last year has now become a meaningful tradition, showcasing Ghanaian heritage, fostering unity, and encouraging innovation under the principle of diversity for unity and diversity for progress, she added.
The gathering brought together leadership, public officials, and staff across all levels, along with the media, standing as a unifying platform that honored service, celebrated culture, and reaffirmed a shared commitment to national development.
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Manhyia would serve as Ghana’s unifying force …Otumfuo assures on commemoration of 27 years on the Golden Stool
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, last Friday celebrated his 27th enstoolment with a colourful and culture-rich ceremony at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, drawing a distinguished gathering of dignitaries from across Ghana and beyond.
Clad in splendid kente and adorned in rich traditional regalia, the dignitaries added colour and elegance to the occasion, as the palace grounds came alive with a vibrant display of Ghanaian culture.
Traditional drumming, dancing and symbolic rites underscored the deep-rooted heritage of the Ashanti Kingdom, captivating guests and reaffirming the value of tradition in modern society.
Speaking at a high-level Executive Gala organised by the Diaspora Affairs Office of the Office of the President in strategic partnership with the E ON 3 Group, the ‘World-Meets-in-Ghana’ gala, the Asantehene urged Ghanaians to guard against the divisive tendencies of partisan politics.
The event was to honour the Asantehene’s nearly three-decade reign under the theme ‘Advancing Peace and Sustainable Economic Development through Royal Vision’.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II noted that such attitudes threatened the country’s long-standing values of unity, civility and brotherliness.
He assured that Manhyia would continue to serve as a unifying force for the nation.
The celebration also featured the presentation of commemorative gold coins to notable national leaders, including the President, John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as well as Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a former Vice President in recognition of their contributions to peace and national development.
By Spectator Reporter
