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Embrace integrity in leadership …Oppong-Yeboah urges female appointees
Media personality and gender advocate, Josephine Oppong-Yeboah, has called on female appointees in the Mahama-led administration to lead by example
She also urged them to prove by their works that women were as capable of occupying high public offices as their male counterparts in Ghana.
Ms Oppong-Yeboah said this in an interview with The Spectator in Accra on Monday.
According to Mrs Oppong-Yeboah while the appointment of women to key government roles was a commendable move towards gender inclusivity, it was essential that those positions were filled by individuals who possess the necessary competence.
Ms Oppong-Yeboah, a longstanding advocate for women’s empowerment and good governance, urged female appointees to reject all forms of corruption and concentrate on fulfilling their responsibilities for the benefit of all Ghanaians.
“This is a tremendous opportunity for women to demonstrate that we are not only capable but also ethical and competent leaders. Let this be a moment of pride for all Ghanaian women, and may the achievements of our sisters in government inspire many more to reach for greater heights,” she added.
She stressed, however, that such progress must be consolidated by positive results and not be marred by scandals and underperformance.
“Leadership is about service. It’s about putting the needs of the people above personal interests. I urge our women in leadership to be the difference Ghana needs,” Ms Oppong-Yeboah added.
She also appealed to the general public, especially the media, to support female leaders with constructive criticism and encouragement, noting that inclusive governance requires collective effort.
By Benedicta Gyimaah Folley
Ahyiresu and Abofrem, two quiet communities in the Atwima Mponua District, have been shaken to the core by a chilling midnight drama that reads like a nightmare.
A pastor and a young mother stand accused of attempting to bury a five‑month‑old baby girl alive, a crime that has ignited outrage and disbelief across the township.
According to police, Apostle Richmond Akwasi Frimpong, 36, Head Pastor of the Anointed Grace Prayer Ministry at Kuffour Camp, conspired with his uncle Emmanuel Appiah, 53, and the child’s mother, 23‑year‑old Beatrice Agyapomaa, to dispose of the infant, Anaya Achiaa, under the cover of darkness.
A fourth suspect, Emmanuel Donkor, remains on the run.
The suspects were caught near a refuse dump around 10 pm on April 9, 2026, after a vigilant resident, Akwasi Twezor, noticed their suspicious movements.
When confronted, they claimed the child was already dead and had palace approval for burial. But Twezor’s instincts proved right—the baby was still alive, gasping faintly for breath.
Chief Linguist, Nana Yaw Badu, later confirmed that Frimpong had misled him earlier in the evening, securing permission for burial by falsely declaring the child dead.
The infant was rushed to the Abofrem Clinic, where she is now responding well to treatment. Police described her as “very beautiful.”
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Evelyn Yitamkey, Commander of DOVVSU in Bibiani, confirmed that the suspects have been provisionally charged.
Frimpong faces attempted murder and conspiracy charges, while Agyapomaa and Appiah are charged with conspiracy and abetment.
They were remanded by the Bibiani Circuit Court, presided over by Judge Frank Asiedu Nimako, to assist investigations.
The docket has been forwarded to the Attorney General’s Department for advice, ASP Yitamkey indicated.
The attempted crime has provoked fury among residents, many suspecting ritual motives aimed at bolstering the pastor’s influence.
Crowds attempted to attack the suspects outside court, but police intervention prevented mob justice.
The Assembly Member for Ahyiresu, Yusuf Suleiman, has assured residents that justice will be pursued swiftly.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
The forecourt of the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) in Accra came alive on Friday with colour, creativity and innovation, as Level 300 students transformed the space into a lively exhibition of ideas.
Under the theme “Building meaningful brands beyond the logo,” the students invited patrons into a world where ordinary products were reimagined through storytelling, design and purpose.
From scented candles to innovative food concepts, each stand told a unique story, one that went beyond aesthetics to capture identity, value and human connection.
For many of the students, the event was more than just an academic exercise; it was a moment to dream out loud.
Guided by their lecturer, Peter Wonders, they explored what it truly means to build a brand in today’s competitive world where trust, consistency and experience matter just as much as logos and slogans.
Chairman of the occasion, Nana Kum Gyata VI, in his remarks said a brand is what people say about you when you are not present.
At the end of the presentations, awards were presented to deserving groups with Vida Nyaneba emerging as the overall best branding student.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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