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Gender Minister participates in Women In Sustainability Africa Summit
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The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to gender equality and sustainable development during her participation in the inaugural Women in Sustainability Africa (WiSA) Summit recently.
The summit held under the theme: “The Role of Women as a Source of Labour and Agents of Sustainability.”
The high-level summit brought together policymakers, development partners, and gender advocates to highlight the vital role women play in advancing sustainability efforts across Africa.
Discussions centered on promoting inclusive policies and strategic programmes that empower women as key actors in sustainable development.
Addressing the summit, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey emphasized that the Government of Ghana, through the Ministry, remains steadfast in integrating gender perspectives into national development. She noted that the National Gender Policy (2015) serves as a foundational framework for empowering women, including women with disabilities, by ensuring access to secure livelihoods and economic opportunities.
She further highlighted the development of a national framework and toolkit for engaging men and boys on gender equality, which equips them to become advocates for change in addressing the inequalities faced by women and girls.
Touching on recent legislative milestones, the Minister stated that the passage of the Affirmative Action Act paves the way for increased women’s participation in decision-making and the creation of a more inclusive and sustainable society.
The Minister also noted the Ministry’s initiatives that link social protection with sustainability, including the Ghana School Feeding Programme, which not only promotes child nutrition and education but also supports local agricultural production and empowers women farmers.
Concluding her remarks, she added that the Ministry is collaborating with the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ensure that Ghana’s National Adaptation Plan incorporates gender-responsive strategies to address climate change impacts on women and marginalized groups.
Businessman Mr. Ibrahim Mahama has denied reports linking him to a takeover bid for the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO).
His reaction follows a demonstration by members of the VALCO Labour Union today, during which some protesters alleged that Mr. Mahama was interested in acquiring the state-owned aluminium company.
In a statement issued by his Special Aide, Rafik Mahama, the businessman said he has “no such interest” and has not made any offer to acquire VALCO.
“The allegation is the latest in several vile attempts to impute the integrity of Mr. Ibrahim Mahama and subject him to needless public engagements,” the statement said.
The statement added that Mr. Mahama’s business track record speaks for itself, describing his companies as “some of the best-run operations across the African continent.”
It further noted that all of Mr. Mahama’s business interests were “legally commenced or acquired” and operate within the law a fact it said explains why his businesses have endured across seven election cycles.
“Mr. Mahama remains committed to contributing his quota to the development of Ghana by investing in business opportunities in Ghana and beyond,” the statement added.
The statement also disclosed that Mr. Mahama has instructed his lawyers to take the necessary legal action over the publication and allegations.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The leadership of Kristo Asafo has dismissed reports circulating on social media and in some media outlets that the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka will be buried on July 30, 2026, describing the claim as false.
The current head of the Kantanka family and leader of Kristo Asafo, Kwadwo Safo Akofena Kantanka, addressed the issue during a press conference in Accra today.
He said no burial date has been set and urged members of the church and the general public to disregard any unofficial announcements.
“I urge the members of Kristo Asafo and the nation to disregard any burial date out there,” Akofena said.
He further stressed that neither the leadership of the church nor the Kantanka family has made any such announcement regarding the funeral.
According to him, all official funeral arrangements will be communicated only through a formal statement from the Kantanka family when the time is due.
Akofena Safo Kantanka said the family remains united in ensuring that the final funeral rites are conducted in a manner that befits the legacy of the late Apostle.
He called on Ghanaians to remain calm and wait for the official communication from the family, warning against the spread of misinformation.
Background
Apostle Dr. Ing. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, founder and spiritual leader of Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana, passed away recently, plunging the church and the nation into mourning.
The late Apostle was widely known not only as a religious leader but also as an industrialist, inventor, and founder of the Kantanka Group of Companies, which manufactures vehicles and other machinery in Ghana.
Since his passing, there has been heightened public interest in his funeral arrangements.
It would be recalled that a faction of the siblings and family led by former MP Adwoa Safo had earlier announced a proposed burial date and arrangements.
That announcement, however, has been rejected by the current leadership of both the church and the family.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
