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‘Don’t be copycats, be yourselves’ …Educationist tells youth
A Deputy Director of Education, Mr Samuel Blankson Adjei, has urged the youth to resist the temptation of copying others because “the world does not need another version of someone else.”
Speaking at Hilltop School’s 20th graduation ceremony on Saturday, Mr Adjei warned the 78 graduating students against becoming replicas in what he described as ‘an age of replication.’
“We are living in an age of replication from fashion trends to social media, from career choices to personal beliefs,” he told the ceremony marking both the graduation and the school’s 28th anniversary.
The event, held under the theme, “In the World of Copies, Remain Authentic,” saw 71 Junior High School students and seven Senior High School students receive their certificates.
Ms Abdul Ilham Rahman emerged as the ceremony’s academic star, sweeping awards in Physics, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science, Chemistry and Elective Mathematics.
Ms Boakye Josepha Akosua followed closely, topping English Language, Management in Living, Clothing and Textile, and Social Studies.
Mr Adjei challenged the graduates to cultivate their own identities rather than succumb to social pressure to conform.
“Being authentic is not merely being different, it’s about being true to your values even when compromise seems convenient,” he said. “Choose to be original and not be a carbon copy for history does not recognise perfect people but originals.”
The Deputy Director warned that while imitation might offer comfort and social approval, it robs people of their ingenuity and therefore, encouraged the graduates to embrace their uniqueness.
“Be brave, be authentic because your uniqueness is what makes you special. Your authenticity might be the spark that lights another person’s courage,” he added.
Mr Adjei reiterated: “Don’t be a carbon copy because the world does not need another version of someone else. It needs the full untainted, unapologetic version of you.”
The ceremony featured cultural displays, a fashion show by pre-school pupils and choreography performances
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old driver, Bismark Kpormeno, for possession of a large quantity of compressed plant materials suspected to be Indian hemp.
The arrest was made on Sunday, 31 May 2026 by officers of the Tema Highway Patrol Unit during an operation along the Tema-Ada road.
According to police, the suspect was driving a Hyundai Mighty I container truck and failed to stop when signaled. He attempted to evade arrest but was pursued and apprehended at Bondase.
A search of the vehicle revealed twelve 12 sacks and eighty 80 parcels of compressed plant materials concealed in a container and wrapped in sellotape.
Preliminary investigations show the narcotics were allegedly loaded at Kpeve in the Volta Region and were being transported to Ada.
The suspect is currently in police custody assisting with investigations. The truck and exhibits have been impounded for evidential purposes.
The Tema Regional Police Command says it remains committed to combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
They also urged the public to support law enforcement by providing timely and credible information on suspicious activities.
Firefighters from the Peki Fire Station of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded swiftly to a fatal head-on collision involving a Mercedes-Benz container truck (WR 1553-C) travelling from Nkwanta to Accra and a Mercedes-Benz passenger bus (GR 3215-E) travelling from Battor to Kabiti in the Oti Region.
The crash occurred at Peki-Tsame near Peki Senior High School in the early hours of Tuesday, 2nd June 2026.
A total of forty (40) persons were involved, comprising twenty-one (21) males, fifteen (15) females, and four (4) children.
Through a coordinated rescue operation, firefighters extricated 25 injured casualties, including 23 adults and two children.
Sadly, 15 persons lost their lives, made up of nine males and 6 females.
The injured were conveyed to the Peki Government Hospital for treatment, while the deceased were handed over to the Police, who conveyed them to the hospital mortuary for preservation and further investigation. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
The Ghana National Fire Service has extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and urges all motorists to observe road traffic regulations, avoid dangerous driving practices, and exercise maximum caution on the roads to help prevent accidents and save lives.
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