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Gender Minister commends Sunda International for promoting gender equity
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The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has commended Sunda International Company Limited for its commitment to gender equity and job creation in Ghana.
The Minister, who paid a working visit to the company’s facility at Weija, highlighted Sunda’s achievement of a 50–50 gender balance in leadership and decision-making roles.
She said this progress reflects the spirit and intent of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024, recently passed by Parliament.
Dr. Lartey praised Sunda International for creating thousands of jobs, particularly for the youth, stressing that such initiatives help reduce unemployment and improve livelihoods nationwide.
She encouraged more private sector players to follow Sunda’s example by making gender equity and youth empowerment part of their operations.
The Minister further announced that Sunda will soon be issued a Gender Equity Compliance Certificate in recognition of its adherence to the requirements of the new law.
This, she noted, places the company among the few leading institutions in Ghana that are translating gender equity policies into practice.
In addition, she revealed that government will partner with Sunda International in its flagship program to distribute free sanitary pads to schoolgirls across the country.
The initiative, she said, is aimed at promoting menstrual hygiene management and reducing absenteeism among female students.
Dr. Lartey explained that Sunda’s strong presence in the production of personal hygiene products makes it a valuable partner in delivering this social intervention.
The Minister concluded her visit by urging private businesses to emulate Sunda’s example, emphasizing that compliance with the Affirmative Action Act would not only promote fairness and inclusivity but also attract incentives and national recognition.
Sunda International, a subsidiary of the Sunda Group, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fast-moving consumer goods in Ghana. Its product line includes sanitary pads, diapers, washing powder, and tissue products.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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
