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GBC marks 90th anniversary celebrations with a public lecture at Broadcasting House
The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) has held a commemorative lecture at the Broadcasting House to mark its 90th anniversary celebrations.
The event, held under the theme “GBC: The First Chapter, the Making of a National Radio”, sought to chart a new path for the national broadcaster while reflecting on its journey and achievements since its inception.
In his opening address, the Director-General of GBC, Professor Amin Alhassan, said the Corporation had over the decades remained committed to its core mission of informing, educating, and entertaining Ghanaians in all parts of the country.
He noted that GBC had evolved through various names and formats but had always strived to reflect Ghana’s cultural diversity.
Prof. Alhassan described the history of Ghanaian radio as one that needed to be told in full, acknowledging that early broadcasts included local languages like Hausa and Mosi, which demonstrated the diverse roots of the station.
He used the metaphor of an eagle’s life cycle to describe the current state of GBC.
According to him, like the eagle at 40, GBC had reached a point where it needed to undergo a painful but necessary renewal process to remain strong and relevant.
“At 90, we must knock off the tired beak, pluck out old feathers, and grow new ones. This is the only way we can take flight again,” he said.
The Director-General said this transformation would involve the introduction of a new scheme of service and a strategic plan that would shift the mindset of staff from entitlement to performance.
“Change is not pleasant, but it is necessary,” he emphasized, calling for a collective effort to prepare GBC for the next 90 years.
He also highlighted the need for a media historian to help uncover and document the full story of GBC’s past, which he said was crucial for the institution’s rebirth and future planning.
Chairperson of the National Media Commission (NMC), Professor Akua Biritwum, added that GBC had come a long way and proven skeptics wrong by demonstrating that Ghanaians could run and sustain a public broadcaster.
She reminded GBC of its vital role in national development, saying it was not just a broadcaster but a guide in shaping public opinion and inspiring hope among citizens.
“You are the ones to point out where we are as a country and where we can go,” she noted.
Prof. Biritwum urged GBC to remain focused on producing content that reflected Ghanaian and African values while maintaining high standards and resisting the temptation of sensationalism.
She further emphasized the importance of creative collaborations with writers and artists to strengthen the Corporation’s cultural output.
The NMC Chairperson expressed confidence that GBC’s efforts to rejuvenate itself would bear fruit, and pledged the Commission’s support in helping the broadcaster stay independent, relevant, and credible.
The lecture, which forms part of activities lined up for the 90th anniversary, brought together former and current staff, media scholars, and industry stakeholders.
It was aimed at reflecting on the broadcaster’s legacy and setting the tone for its future direction.
GBC was established in 1935 and remains Ghana’s only public service broadcaster with a constitutional mandate to operate independently and serve the interests of all Ghanaians.
By Jacob Aggrey
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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