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Disability is not inability- Adwinsa Children’s Show breaks barriers to promote inclusiveness
Some of the dignitaries and children reading a book at the programme Photo Victor A. Buxton
In an effort to combat stigmatisation against individuals with disabilities, Adwinsa Publications has unveiled the Adwinsa Children’s Show, a ground-breaking initiative to integrate children with disabilities into all aspects of life.
This will dispel misconceptions and create an environment where children with disabilities will be embraced everywhere.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Adwinsa, Mr. Kwaku Oppong-Amponsah, emphasised the paramount objective of the Adwinsa Children’s Show.
“We envision a world where children with disability will not be excluded from our creative endeavours, particularly in the realm of literature and societal development,” he remarked.
Mr. Amponsah fervently spoke against the marginalisation of persons with disabilities (PWDs), and reminded guests that “disability is not inability.”
The CEO of the National Council of PWD, Lawyer Esther Gyamfi, lauded the initiators of Adwinsa Children’s Show, and described it as a monumental stride towards inclusion within the publishing industry. She commended Adwinsa Publications for its dedication to learners with disabilities.
Head of the Guidance and Counselling Unit at the Ghana Education Service (GES), Mrs. Gifty Sekyi-Bremansu emphasised the multifaceted contributions that individuals with disabilities brought to society. She explained that the term “disability” encompasses more than mere physical or mental limitations; it encapsulates a person’s unique abilities and potential to contribute meaningfully to society.
Mrs. Sekyi-Bremansu noted that disability could occur through various life circumstances, and mentioned that some individuals were not born disabled but encountered unfortunate events that altered their physical capabilities. She urged the public to treat everyone equitably, irrespective of the person’s physical appearances.
The ‘Adwinsa Children’s Show’ stands as a powerful testament to the transformative impact of inclusiveness and understanding. With the rallying cry that “disability is not inability,” Adwinsa Publications has ignited a movement that aims to reshape societal attitudes and pave the way for a more integrated and harmonious future for all.
By George Obeng Osei
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Prof Alidu Seidu files nomination for Tamale Central seat
The newly elected parliamentary candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for Tamale Central, Prof Alidu Seidu, has submitted his nomination forms to the Electoral Commission.
As of 10:00 a.m. today, he was the only person who had filed to contest the seat.
Nomination of candidates will close at the end of the day.
Associate Professor and Head of the Political Science Department at the University of Ghana Legon, Prof. Alidu Seidu won the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries in the Tamale Central constituency with a landslide victory.
The elections, supervised by the party’s Elections and IT Directorate in the Northern Region, saw Prof. Seidu poll 840 votes out of the total valid ballots cast.
His closest contender, Lawyer Hanan Gundadow Abdul-Rahaman, secured 536 votes.
The other aspirants could not make significant gains, with Dr. Seidu Fiter obtaining 44 votes, Aliu Abdul-Hamid 23 votes, and the rest recording fewer than 10 votes each.
In all, 1,500 ballots were cast, with 6 ballots rejected and 7 spoilt ballots recorded.
The results were signed and declared by Dr. Arnold Mashud Abukari, NDC Northern Regional Director of Elections and IT.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) held parliamentary primaries in Tamale Central to choose a candidate for the upcoming by-election following the death of the sitting Member of Parliament, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed. Dr. Mohammed, who also served as Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, tragically died in a military helicopter crash in the Adansi Akrofuom District on August 6, 2025, alongside seven others.
His passing left the Tamale Central seat vacant, as required by Ghana’s 1992 Constitution.
The Electoral Commission has scheduled the by-election for September 30, 2025. While the NDC moved quickly to open nominations and vet aspirants, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) announced it would not contest the seat, citing the need to respect the somber circumstances and promote national unity.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Ghana to locally refine its gold starting October 2025 – Sammy Gyamfi
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, has announced that plans are far advanced for the establishment of a state-owned gold refinery in the country.
Speaking at the 2025 Minerals and Mining Convention, Mr Gyamfi said the refinery will process locally mined gold into bullion instead of exporting it in its raw state.
According to him, it is unacceptable that Ghana, despite being a leading gold producer in Africa, continues to export raw gold known as dore.
He explained that the Gold Board, working with the Bank of Ghana and local refineries, will from October 2025 begin refining gold locally.
He also disclosed that an ultramodern assay laboratory will be built to ensure international standards in testing gold quality.
Mr Gyamfi noted that the refinery will be wholly state-owned and will help Ghana move away from raw mineral exports to value addition.
This, he said, will boost foreign exchange earnings, create jobs, and position Ghana as a hub for gold refining and jewellery production in Africa.
The CEO stressed that the project forms part of government’s strategy to ensure the country benefits fully from its natural resources and to transform the mining sector into a driver of economic growth.
By: Jacob Aggrey
