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Kpone Katamanso Imams call on The Spectator, Ghanaian Times Editors
Leaders of the Muslim community in the Kpone- Katamanso Metropolitan area on Wednesday called on the editors of the state-owned newspapers, The Ghanaian Times and The Spectator, and called for stronger collaboration to deal with some of the societal issues that confront them.
The visit was to first of all introduce the Muslim clerics in the area and also ensure a fair representation of Muslims’ perspectives on national discourse.
Both parties discussed issues of content balance, community development, and partnership opportunities.
The delegation, led by the Metropolitan Imam, Alhaji Saeed Abdulai, said the Muslim community in Kpone Katamanso alone estimated to be over 620,000, well-structured and plays an active role in both civic and religious life.
He disclosed that the community has been divided into 18 zones, each led by a zonal Imam, with the Municipal Imam serving as the head.
“We have a constitution, and we work closely with the assembly, central government, and traditional authorities. Our presence is strong, and we want the media to reflect that,” the Imam stated.
Alhaji Abdulai further stressed that the Muslim leadership in Kpone Katamanso operates in a democratic and accountable manner, mirroring Ghana’s own political system.
He also stated that zonal Imams were eligible to rise to the position of municipal Imam, and the leadership regularly engages with government, civil society, and traditional leaders to promote peace and development.
Recently, the Municipal Imam received a certificate of recognition from a local chief during a youth gathering, a testament to the cordial relationship between Muslims and traditional authorities in the area.
“Our community is disciplined, organised, and proactive. We believe the media should showcase these positive stories instead of leaving gaps that are usually filled by stereotypes or misinformation,” he added.
Quoting a verse from the Qur’an, one of the leaders reminded us that all humans were created from a single source and must, therefore, treat each other as brothers and sisters, irrespective of religion.
On her part, the Editor of The Spectator, Mrs Georgina Naa Maku Quaittoo, welcomed the initiative and expressed readiness to collaborate with the Muslim community.
She indicated that the papers remain committed to inclusiveness and community development.
The Editor of The Ghanaian Times Alhaji Salifu Abdul-Rahman, expressed concern about the growing influence of social media in shaping public opinion, warning that many online platforms often spread misinformation about religion.
“Social media is full of half-truths. We prefer the credibility of the established press. If issues are reported by The Times or Spectator, they carry weight,” he said.
Practical partnership ideas were also discussed, including establishing newspaper stands in Muslim-dominated communities such as Ashaiman, Nima, and Madina, to create space for regular opinion pieces by Muslim scholars. “If our readers in these communities know their voices are represented in the pages of The Times or Spectator, it builds both trust and readership,” the editor added.
Both sides agreed to continue the dialogue and build a long-term partnership that would give voice to Muslims while also strengthening interfaith understanding.
The Muslim leaders pledged to provide regular articles for publication, while the newspapers assured them of space to promote peace, inclusion, and national development.
They pledged to contribute accurate and insightful content on Muslim perspectives, festivals, and social development efforts, so that the wider Ghanaian public would gain a more balanced understanding of the faith.
The delegation included imams from various communities within the Kpone Katamanso Metropolitan Assembly.
They included Mustapha Abdul Wahaab, Appolonia, Mohammed Rufai, Peaceland, Mohammed Aminu Masud, Washington and Sa-id Mukhtar Abubakar, New Zealand.
The rest Shafiu Jibril, Washington, Salih Usman, Chief, Washington, Salis Abubakar, Zenu and Soalihu Mohammed Awal, Kpone-Bawaleshie.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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CSA urges Universities to strengthen cybersecurity following university of Nottingham cyber-attack
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has cautioned universities and other operators of Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) in Ghana to comply with cybersecurity regulations following a recent cyber-attack on the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom.
In a press release issued on June 16, 2026, the Authority said the incident should serve as a warning to educational institutions that no organisation is immune to cyber threats, regardless of its size, reputation or technological capacity.
According to the CSA, the attack on the University of Nottingham is believed to have affected about 450,000 students and alumni, exposing sensitive information such as personal records, contact details, student identification information and financial data.
The Authority noted that although the breach occurred outside Ghana, it has important lessons for the country’s education sector as well as other critical sectors including health, telecommunications and transportation.
The CSA explained that Ghanaian universities are increasingly relying on digital technologies such as student information systems, online learning platforms, cloud services, digital payment systems and research collaborations.
While these technologies improve efficiency and access to services, they also create opportunities for cybercriminals to exploit vulnerabilities.
“The question is therefore not whether Ghanaian universities or other critical sectors will be attacked, but whether they are sufficiently prepared when an attack occurs,” the statement said.
The Authority reminded institutions to adhere to the Directive for the Protection of Critical Information Infrastructure, which was launched in October 2021 to strengthen cybersecurity across critical sectors.
According to the CSA, the directive requires organisations to establish cybersecurity governance structures, conduct risk assessments, implement security controls, report incidents, carry out regular audits and develop effective incident response plans.
The Authority said these measures are intended to reduce the likelihood and impact of cyber-attacks and help protect essential services and national interests.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Former NPP flagbearer aspirant, Kennedy Agyapong, has criticised both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over the delayed completion of the Afari Military Hospital and other stalled health infrastructure projects.
Mr. Agyapong made the remarks on Tuesday after donating a pickup truck, an incubator and personal protective equipment (PPEs) to the 37 Military Hospital as part of activities marking his 66th birthday.
Speaking at the event, he said successive governments had failed to complete the Afari Military Hospital despite having years in office to do so.
According to him, the project was initiated during the administration of former President John Agyekum Kufuor and construction later commenced under the NDC.
Mr. Agyapong, who previously chaired Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, said he was aware of the project’s challenges and insisted that both the NPP and NDC should be held accountable for the delays.
“We will criticise the NDC and we will criticise the NPP. That’s the only way to go,” he said.
He noted that the previous NPP administration spent eight years in office without completing the facility and questioned attempts to place the blame solely on the current government.
The former Assin Central MP called on Ghanaians to put national development ahead of partisan politics and demand accountability from all political parties.
He said the country would make greater progress if leaders focused on completing critical projects and delivering results rather than engaging in political point-scoring.
By: Jacob Aggrey
