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I am fighting against the injustice done to Wakpal – Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor
The Member of Parliament for South Dayi and Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, says his actions in court are aimed at addressing what he describes as an injustice done to the people of Wakpal.
Speaking on the matter, Mr. Dafeamekpor dismissed claims by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) that the case was filed prematurely, following the publication of a Gazette notification.
According to him on Joynews, the NPP argues that the Gazette notice was published on January 24, and therefore Parliament should not have been taken to court on January 23, the same day the Clerk of Parliament wrote to the House.
However, he explained that the Gazette notifications at the time were confusing and contained serious errors.
“The Gazette publications were in a confused state,” he said.
Mr. Dafeamekpor noted that the notifications listed 274 parliamentary seats and later added four more, bringing the total to 278 seats, which he said exceeds the constitutionally mandated number of parliamentary seats.
“If you gazette 274 seats and add another four, you get 278. Where is the overlapping two coming from?” he questioned.
He explained that steps were later taken to correct the situation, leading to a new Gazette publication on January 6.
However, he accused the opposing side of denying the January 6 Gazette publication in court and describing it as a genuine mistake.
“He now comes to court and denies the January 6 Gazette publication and calls it a genuine error,” he stated.
Mr. Dafeamekpor questioned how such an error could be considered genuine, insisting that the number of parliamentary seats cannot be mistaken.
“The number of parliamentary seats is fixed. There is no fraction. It is either 276 or it is not,” he said.
He further alleged that the Head of the institution responsible was prevented from continuing communication with Parliament, even though she had earlier provided Parliament with an exact number.
According to him, the matter goes beyond passion and politics and touches on fairness and constitutional order.
“This is not about being passionate. It is about the injustice done to Wakpal,” he stressed.
Mr. Dafeamekpor said he will continue to pursue the matter to ensure that what he describes as a constitutional wrong is corrected.
By: Jacob Aggrey
About 200 company secretaries, governance professionals and institutional leaders will gather in Accra for the ‘Company Secretaries Summit’ next month.
It is aimed at strengthening governance practices and enhance boardroom effectiveness across the country.
The summit, which is scheduled for July 16 at the Labadi Beach Hotel seeks to equip governance professionals with the knowledge, skills, and networks required to navigate the increasingly complex demands of modern corporate leadership.
It will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions focusing on emerging governance trends, boardroom dynamics, regulatory compliance, digital transformation, and stakeholder expectations.
According to the convener, Catherine Engmann, the summit comes at a critical time when governance professionals are under growing pressure to support sound decision-making, strengthen governance culture, and respond effectively to changing institutional and regulatory environments.
“This gathering is not just another conference. It is a platform for governance leaders who are already operating at the highest level and intend to stay there,” she said.
She noted that the programme was designed to provide participants with practical tools, fresh insights, and valuable professional connections.
According to Ms Engmann, a major highlight of the event will be the awards ceremony, which will recognise individuals and organisations that have demonstrated excellence in governance practice and made significant contributions to improving board effectiveness and corporate accountability.
She mentioned that the summit will also offer participants an opportunity to benchmark their practices against industry standards, exchange ideas with peers, and explore innovative approaches to governance challenges.
Beyond the formal sessions, the event is expected to foster networking and collaboration among governance professionals, helping to strengthen governance practices across Ghana’s corporate and institutional landscape.
Speaking about the vision behind the initiative, Ms Engmann, said the summit was inspired by the need to create a dedicated platform that recognises the critical role played by company secretaries and governance professionals.
According to her, the Company Secretaries’ Summit and Awards reflects her conviction that Ghana’s governance professionals deserve an annual platform where they can engage in meaningful discussions, build strategic relationships, and receive recognition for their contributions to effective governance.
Registration for the summit, she said was currently open, with interested professionals encouraged to secure their participation ahead of the event.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
-1 cup dried soya beans
-4–5 cups for water (for blending)
-Extra water for soaking
-Sugar, honey or dates (optional, for sweetness)
-Vanilla extract (optional)
Preparation
-Pick through the beans to remove stones or damaged seeds and rinse thoroughly
-Place them in a large bowl and cover with plenty of water. Soak for at least eight hours or overnight to soften it to blend easier
– After soaking, rub the beans with your hands as the skin begins to remove
– Removing the skins helps reduce the ‘beany’ taste and improves texture
– Put the soaked beans into a blender with 4–5 cups of clean water
-Blend until smooth and milky. (You may need to do this in batches depending on your blender size).
– Using a clean muslin cloth or fine sieve, strain the blended mixture into a pot. (Squeeze well to extract as much liquid as possible).
-The leftover pulp is called okara. Don’t throw it away — it can be used in baking, porridge, or even added to stews.
– Place the strained milk on medium heat and make it boil. Stir continuously to prevent burning or overflowing.
– Allow it to boil for at least 20–25 minutes. Proper boiling removes the raw taste and neutralises natural compounds that can upset the stomach.
-Once boiled a little sugar or honey. Pulse.gh
Health benefits of Soya beans
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