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Ghana’s Chris Koney to participate in Cool Czechia; Young African Leaders’ Study Tour 2023
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic has selected Ghanaian Marketing Communications professional, Brand, Talent and Stakeholder Relationship Management Specialist, Jonathan Christopher Koney, for the Young African Leaders’ Study Tour in the Czech Republic dubbed COOL CZECHIA 2023.
Known widely as Chris Koney in the African Media and Creative Arts space, he will be joining several thought leaders from across the African continent for the study programme scheduled to take place from July 26 to August 3, 2023 in two Czech cities; Prague and Telč.
The programme will include sessions at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, under the supervision of Directors of selected Departments, Office of the President of the Czech Republic, meeting with the Speaker of the Parliament of the Czech Republic as well as a tour of the Chamber of Deputies, which has 200 elected members for four years.
The Editor-in-chief of ČRo Plus, Josef Pazderka will be hosting the participants at the Czech Public Radio (ČRo). There will be discussion with prominent figures from the Non-Governmental Organisation world on the Non-profit sector and the role of civil society at People in Need, a Czech non-governmental, non-profit organization active all over the world. In addition, there will be guided tours in both cities; Prague and Telč.
Chris Koney has transitioned from a full-time journalist into a Marketing Communications professional and has rebranded his image to reflect the output of his products. From serving as Media Officer for talent hunt shows to spearheading communications for state funded initiatives, Chris has made tremendous impact in the last 10 years within Africa’s corporate communications space.
Currently, Chris Koney works with Ghana’s leading Policy and Development Bank, the Ghana Export – Import Bank (GEXIM) as Assistant Manager, Corporate Affairs / International Cooperation and a columnist with the Business and Financial Times Newspaper.
In 2020, Chris was a panellist for the Global Discussion on Emancipation Day organised by the Commonwealth Society of Canada and in 2019, the City of Toronto extolled him for excellence achieved in his fields of endeavour, leadership and devotion to others, which are contributions that serve to strengthen the community.
Chris was selected by the Netherlands and U.S. Governments for the 2019 Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) in The Hague, during which he participated in a one week Press Visitors Programme for selected media and communications professionals around the world.
He participated in a Turkish Airlines Press Trip to Istanbul in 2018, had first-hand experience of the Turkish Airlines Aviation Academy, and toured the Istanbul Airport before it was opened to flights. Also in 2018, Chris served as a Foreign Observer, monitoring the 2018 Turkish General Election.
In 2017, he was announced as Ghana’s representative for the Environmental Protection & Sustainable Development (Tourism) Programme in Berlin organized by GIZ Berlin and the German Federal Foreign
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.
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Manhyia would serve as Ghana’s unifying force …Otumfuo assures on commemoration of 27 years on the Golden Stool
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, last Friday celebrated his 27th enstoolment with a colourful and culture-rich ceremony at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, drawing a distinguished gathering of dignitaries from across Ghana and beyond.
Clad in splendid kente and adorned in rich traditional regalia, the dignitaries added colour and elegance to the occasion, as the palace grounds came alive with a vibrant display of Ghanaian culture.
Traditional drumming, dancing and symbolic rites underscored the deep-rooted heritage of the Ashanti Kingdom, captivating guests and reaffirming the value of tradition in modern society.
Speaking at a high-level Executive Gala organised by the Diaspora Affairs Office of the Office of the President in strategic partnership with the E ON 3 Group, the ‘World-Meets-in-Ghana’ gala, the Asantehene urged Ghanaians to guard against the divisive tendencies of partisan politics.
The event was to honour the Asantehene’s nearly three-decade reign under the theme ‘Advancing Peace and Sustainable Economic Development through Royal Vision’.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II noted that such attitudes threatened the country’s long-standing values of unity, civility and brotherliness.
He assured that Manhyia would continue to serve as a unifying force for the nation.
The celebration also featured the presentation of commemorative gold coins to notable national leaders, including the President, John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as well as Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a former Vice President in recognition of their contributions to peace and national development.
By Spectator Reporter
