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KNUST wins mock parliamentary debate
Mr. Andrews Asiamah Amoako handind over trophy to KNUST team
A mock parliamentary session and debate organised by Parliament under the auspices of the Speaker, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has been held with Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) emerging the winner.
The event formed part of the celebration of Ghana’s 30 years of uninterrupted democracy under the fourth republic.
It provided a platform for a robust and informed debate on the topic, ‘Should Private Schools Receive Public Funding?’
Four universities, KNUST, Wesley College (WESCO), Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED) and Kumasi Technical University (KsTU), participated in the debate.
KNUST took home GHȻ3,000.00 with a trophy after securing 828 marks out of 1000, followed by WESCO with 740 marks with GHȻ2,500.00 and AAMUSTED with 698 marks and GHȻ2,000.00 in third.
Mr Andrews Asiamah Amoako, the Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, who stood in for the Speaker (Mr Bagbin) could not hide his joy for the way and manner the mock parliament session was handled by the participants.
He said that “we have capable people who can take up the job,” describing the session as very excellent.
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Fomena Constituency indicated that democracy was all about patience and tolerance and asked the students to ensure that their day-to-day activities should reflect what they had exhibited.
On his part, the Deputy Minority Chief Whip in Parliament, Ahmed Ibrahim, who chaired the function, indicated that the debate on the topic would be taken seriously for consideration.
Mr Ibrahim, an MP for Banda Constituency, pointed out that similar debate gave birth to the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) in 1998 to support the delivery of quality education to the citizens of Ghana.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
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Health Minister leads delegation Mimi Darko’s appointment as AMA Director General
Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Minister for Health and Member of Parliament has led a delegation to secure the appointment of Dr Delese Mimi Darko, Chief Executive Officer of the Food and Drugs Authority, as the Director General of the African Medicines Agency (AMA) during the ongoing 2nd Ordinary Session of the Conference of State Parties in Kigali, Rwanda.
This prestigious appointment, achieved through a competitive process, marks a proud and historic moment for Ghana and the entire continent.
It highlights Dr. Darko’s exceptional leadership, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to enhancing public health and regulatory systems across Africa.
The Minister expressed his deep appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for his strong support and leadership throughout this process.
Mr.Akandoh congratulated Dr. Mimi Darko and Team Ghana for their incredibly successful campaign.
The AMA was established by the African Union on November 5, 2021, with the primary objective of improving access to quality, safe, and effective medical products throughout the continent. Its creation aims to facilitate the regulation and oversight of essential medicines at a continental level while promoting collaboration among African countries and regions.
The Agency’s mission is to provide leadership in creating an enabling regulatory environment for the pharmaceutical sector in Africa, ensuring that the African population has access to essential medical products and technologies.
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Police arrest five suspects involved in robbery cases in Ashanti Region
The Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) in the Ashanti Region has informed the public about a recent breakthrough in the fight against armed robbery in the Denchemuoso District.
Following a series of robbery incidents in the area, on April 22, 2025, PID/Ashanti operatives, acting on credible intelligence, apprehended one Michael Owusu Ansah, alias Baby Last, aged 32.
The suspect had been on the police wanted list since 2016 in connection with a robbery and the murder of Police Officer G/Cpl Frank Essel of SWAT/Ashanti, which occurred at the Open Space Hotel in Denchemuoso on May 19, 2016.
During interrogation, the suspect confessed to engaging in multiple street and residential robberies in Denchemuoso, Atwima-Techiman, Asuoyeboah, and surrounding areas.
He also disclosed that his gang operated with knives, pistols, and pump-action guns.
Further investigations led to the identification and arrest of his accomplices, namely:Emmanuel Owusu, alias Cassidy, Maxwell Gyimah, alias Nana Kwame, Sudais Oxford Ntiamoah, alias The Man Sudais and Rhano Okyere, alias Demon
These individuals were arrested from their hideouts within Atwima-Techiman and Denchemuoso.
However, one suspect, remains at large and efforts are underway to apprehend him and recover the weapons used in the robberies.
All five arrested suspects were arraigned before the Atasomanso Circuit Court on May 13, 2025.
They were remanded into police custody and are scheduled to reappear on June 4, 2025.
