Ghana is shining light to the world – Montrealhene
Chief of the Ghanaian community in Montreal, Canada, Osadeoyo Kwateng Amanin, has described Ghana as shining light of Africa and the world at large, pointing to the ‘largely successful’ nature of the December 2020 elections.
He said that,negative stories were bandied all over ahead of the elections – suggesting that the country was going to plunge into war after the polls – if one party felt disgruntled with the results.
“Much as I was alarmed by such disturbing comments, I knew nothing was going to happen, given that Ghana was a peaceful country and that if anything at all, discontented parties would rather want to seek redress in court.
“Thankfully, that was what has happened and I can only urge Ghanaians – especially the youth, to continue living peacefully as they build the country,” says Osadeoyo Amanin, who doubles as the Abusuapanyin of Sunyani Krontire Abusua, back in Ghana.
He stated that the elections had limpidly demonstrated how Ghanaians, particularly the youth, could not be taken for granted any longer, citing the outcome of the parliamentary election as a strong pointer.
Nana Kwateng Amanin, however, bemoaned the loss of lives at the elections and said everything possible must be put in place to ensure that, “the country does not experience such unfortunate situation again.”
He urged the two main political parties in the country (NPP and NDC) to take lessons from the elections and move forward.
It is recalled that Nana Amanin appealed to the Ghanaian youth to vote peacefully during the December 7,2020, general elections, urging them not to allow themselves to be used by people who only sought their selfish interests.
In 2014, the Montrealhene (Nana Kwateng Amanin) with the support and encouragement from the late Nana Anane Peprah and some active members in the Ghanaian Community in Montreal, formed the Traditional Council of Montreal, operating in the province of Quebec.
Montreal is the most populous city in the Canadian province of Quebec and the second-most populous city in Canada.
The idea of unifying the Ghanaian Community with the practice of chieftaincy, cultural and traditional practices, dates back to 1987 when the Omanhene Osadeoyo Kwateng Amanin set foot in Montreal, Quebec.
He was unanimously acclaimed by friends and citizens of Montreal as their chief with the chieftaincy title “Montrealhene.”
The Sunyani Krontire Abusuapanyin said he felt very proud to lead Ghanaians in Montreal and would continue doing everything in his capacity to help them “achieve their genuine goals.”
On September 7, 2019, he swore the oath of allegiance in public to the Ghanaian Community in Montreal, Quebec, with representatives from the Prime Minister of Canada’s Office in full attendance together with other dignitaries from the Kanawake First Nations and City Councilors in Montreal.
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the dates for the qualifiers of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations 2027.
The qualifiers will run from September 2026 to March 2027, with the final tournament set for June 19 to July 17, 2027. Ghana will know their group opponents after the draw on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Forty-eight (48) teams will be split into 12 groups of four, with the top two teams from each group qualifying for the competition.
The 2027 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations will be staged in three East African countries: Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Find the dates for the qualifiers below:
Ghana’s parliament has marked the 2nd edition of May Day 2026 under the theme “ Welcome Home”.
It was special day meant to celebrate the invaluable support of the workforce, recognizing the commitment, resilience, and contributions of workers to institutional growth and national development.
Delivering the message on behalf of the Speaker, the 1st Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, described the theme as very apt, appropriate, and timely, noting that Parliament is more than a workplace, it is a shared home.
He emphasized that we cannot speak about work without speaking about people, reminding everyone that the true measure of our work is the well-being of our people.
He urged that our traditional clothing become an integral part of our everyday clothing, and that our local languages must become integral to our daily lives, interwoven into education and practiced at home.
Referencing Standing Order 63, which captures the use of local language as optional in deliberations, he encouraged a renewed commitment to identity, saying it is significant that we “come home” and present who we are so future generations can inherit a story they can fully tell.
The Clerk, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, in his remarks commended officers for their dedication and devotion to duty, calling on them to go the extra mile and leave legacies.
Echoing the reminder that an unexamined life is not worth living, he described the event as an invitation to reconnect with our roots through cultural revival.
The Deputy Clerk, C&FMS, Dr. Gloria Sarku Kumawu, urged all not to forget their roots, the people behind the stories of ministries, industries, and the strides made both in-house and beyond.
What began last year has now become a meaningful tradition, showcasing Ghanaian heritage, fostering unity, and encouraging innovation under the principle of diversity for unity and diversity for progress, she added.
The gathering brought together leadership, public officials, and staff across all levels, along with the media, standing as a unifying platform that honored service, celebrated culture, and reaffirmed a shared commitment to national development.
