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Girls encouraged to aspire for top positions in Armed Forces
Captain Agornyo addressing students of Chemu Senior High School
A Group Captain in the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), Theodora Agornyo, has expressed her dream to see females rise to become heads of the institution.
According to her, there were equal opportunities for both men and women, so women, especially, should dismiss the perception that the top hierarchy in the armed forces was a preserve for men.
Addressing students of the Chemu Senior High School (SHS) in Tema at a programme to encourage more females to join the GAF and aspire to be in key leadership positions, the Gender Advisor to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of GAF said she could not wait to see young ladies get to the top.
The programme, a nationwide schools campaign was organised by the Women, Youth, Peace and Security Institute (WYPSI) of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) in partnership with the GAF.
It was aimed at creating opportunities for women in the military and increasing their participation in United Nations Peacekeeping operations.
She asked the young girls to take advantage of GAF’s policy of gender equality to enroll with the service.
Group Captain Agornyo said no woman should see herself as only capable of taking up traditional female roles such as cooking, or clerical duties but must strive to go into areas such as engineering, intelligence gathering among others.
She urged them to take up combat roles and lead troupes whether in the country or outside the country and be recognised at decision making levels.
The Greater Accra Project Team Lead for the KAIPTC, Irene Elorm Hatsu-Fiebor said students who wished to become personnel of the GAF should be conscious about their career choices.
She advised the female students to eschew negative comments aimed at discouraging them from achieving their aims and rather be focused.
The campaign which is an initiative with funding from the Elsie Initiative Fund of Canada, aligns with the Government of Ghana’s commitment to the Elsie Initiative for women in Peace Operations, a global effort to empower women in Peacekeeping roles.
From Dzifa Tetteh Tay, Tema
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
