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Fella Makafui is brand ambassador for Ohhema Sanitary Pads
Ohhema Sanitary Pads, a subsidiary of La Carte Company Ltd, has announced the appointment of Fella Makafui, the well-known Ghanaian actress and entrepreneur, as the brand’s new ambassador.
Fella Makafui, who is known for her advocacy work and empowering women, will be the face of Ohhema sanitary pad’s latest campaign aimed at empowering and supporting women in Ghana and beyond on the need to maintain good menstrual hygiene.
Priscilla Danquah, a representative from Ohhema expressed excitement on the entrepreneur’s appointment, adding that the objective forms part of the company’s mission to help eradicate period poverty whiles educating young women about the importance of menstrual hygiene and general well-being.
“The whole campaign is to be part of the day to day of the everyday woman just like our slogan says. Over the years we have embarked on sponsorship campaigns to support some organisations with their charity events. We are excited to have Fella Makafui join us as our brand ambassador and now that we have her, there are going to be a lot of initiatives where we donate to women who are in need of basic famine health care and this is all in a bid to help eradicate the issue of period poverty,” .she added.
The new ambassador, will be featured in a series of campaigns and events that aim to educate and empower women. The campaign will focus on the importance of menstrual hygiene and how Ohhema sanitary pad can help women feel confident and comfortable during their periods.
Fella Makafui, the newly appointed ambassador expressed delight about the relationship and stated that she will work hard on this new project to guarantee that women and ladies who struggle to obtain access to the correct menstrual hygiene kits as pads are bridged.
“I am honored to be working with Ohhema. The brand was created to fill the void of lack of access to affordable menstrual products in Ghana and this partnership is to help in achieving that and based on the upcoming campaigns, we will ensure that the period poverty gap is bridged,” she said.
According to the actress, “this aligns with my personal goals to help the needy and as a woman, I understand the importance of menstrual hygiene, and I am excited to help spread the message of menstrual hygiene and empower women to take control of their bodies.”
Fella Makafui, is also the founder of the Fella Makafui Foundation, a non-profit organization empowering young women and girls in Ghana, is known for her dedication to empowering women and promoting positive change. The foundation focuses on impacting and helping young people through humanitarian interventions.
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Criminal and Seditious Libel Law was repealed in 2001 yet we still face harassment – NPP
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has criticised the government for what it calls a return to the “culture of silence” in Ghana, despite the repeal of the Criminal and Seditious Libel Law more than two decades ago.
In a press statement issued on Wednesday, the party said the arrest and detention of its Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe, also known as Abronye, for allegedly insulting the Inspector General of Police (IGP) was the latest sign of political intimidation.
According to the NPP, eight months into President John Dramani Mahama’s administration, state security had been “weaponised” not to fight illegal mining or protect citizens, but to intimidate and punish dissenting voices.
The party said insecurity in areas such as Bawku, Nkwanta and Gbeniyiri in the Savannah Region had claimed more than 32 lives and displaced over 50,000 people, yet the police and national security were more focused on arresting opposition supporters and social media users for their posts.
The NPP noted that Ghana abolished the Criminal and Seditious Libel Law in 2001 under President John Agyekum Kufuor to protect free speech and media freedoms.
It described the recent arrests of opposition members as an erosion of those democratic gains.
The party said it did not condone insults or vulgar language in public discourse but stressed that anyone who felt defamed should seek redress through civil defamation suits, not criminal prosecution.
It also accused the government of undermining the judiciary by “weaponising” it against political opponents, citing the removal of the Chief Justice.
“The growing climate of intimidation and criminalisation of speech is a serious assault on Ghana’s democracy,” the statement signed by NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong said.
The NPP called on all Ghanaians to resist what it described as a return to tyranny and pledged to roll out a series of actions to protect the country’s democratic gains.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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NIA opens Premium Centres to register children
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has started registering Ghanaian children aged between six and 14 years at all its Premium Centres across the country.
The Authority says the exercise is part of its duty to register every Ghanaian, both at home and abroad, so that all citizens can have a secure and verifiable national identity.
It explained in a statement issued today that the registration will help build a complete and inclusive National Identity Register (NIR) that captures every Ghanaian from childhood.
According to the NIA, the fee for first-time registration at Premium Centres is GHS 310, which is the approved charge for premium services.
The Authority said the requirements are the same as for applicants aged 15 years and above.
It affirmed that Parents or legal guardians were required to present either a valid Ghanaian passport of the child, the original copy of the child’s birth certificate, or be a Ghana Card holder who can vouch for the child.
The NIA also announced that from Monday, September 15, 2025, its online registration and booking system will be extended to the remaining 11 Premium Centres nationwide.
This it said will allow parents and guardians to schedule appointments more conveniently and avoid delays at the centres.
It further stated that information on the issuance of Ghana Cards for children aged six to 14 years who had already registered will be shared later.
In the coming weeks, the Authority plans to extend this registration service to all NIA District Offices to make it easier for more people to access the service.
By: Jacob Aggrey
