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‘Don’t be copycats, be yourselves’ …Educationist tells youth
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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 Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has taken note of public allegations of extortion and related conduct made against the Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.
The allegations were made by the Chief Executive of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi.
In a brief statement, the OSP said it has also received a joint petition submitted by two persons, as well as two separate petitions from other persons, in relation to the same allegations.
“Given the nature of the allegations, the OSP will assess the case and determine whether it falls within its statutory mandate and whether further investigative action is warranted,” the statement said.
The development comes amid a heated public feud between the Minority in Parliament and the leadership of GoldBod over the operations of the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme.
The Minority, led by Afenyo-Markin, has accused GoldBod and the Bank of Ghana of causing a loss of over $1.7 billion, citing the International Monetary Fund’s August 2026 report. The Minority has vowed to pursue the matter as Parliament has reconvened for an emergency sitting.
GoldBod, on the other hand, has rejected claims by some NPP MPs, including Tano South MP Dr Gideon Boako, that it owes the Bank of Ghana GH¢1 billion in overdrafts, describing the claim as “false and malicious.”
In the latest twist, GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi has accused the Minority Leader of extortion and related conduct, an allegation that has triggered petitions to the OSP.
The OSP is mandated under Act 959 to investigate and prosecute specific cases of alleged or suspected corruption and corruption-related offences involving public officers and politically exposed persons.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, has filed his nomination to contest the position of General Secretary again as the party begins its rebuilding efforts ahead of the 2028 general elections.
He was accompanied by party stalwarts and supporters who were in high spirits, expressing confidence that he is the right person to hold the position.
Speaking after filing his nomination, Mr Kodua Frimpong assured the rank and file of the party that he would not disappoint them.
“I can assure you that the faith the rank and file of the party have had in me, I will never disappoint them,” he said.
He also pledged to run a clean campaign devoid of personal attacks.
“I can assure you that our internal campaign will be devoid of personal attacks,” he told his fellow contestants and the rank and file of the party as he seeks to retain his position.
His tenure has seen the party through the 2024 general elections, where the NPP lost power to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) after eight years in government.
The party is currently in a rebuilding phase, with internal elections scheduled to elect new national executives to lead its reorganization towards the 2028 polls.
The General Secretary position is considered one of the most influential in the party’s administrative structure, responsible for the day-to-day running of the party secretariat and implementation of party decisions.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
