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Minister for Gender meets UNICEF to strengthen early childhood development in Ghana
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has met with representatives of UNICEF Ghana to reaffirm collaboration on advancing Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) in Ghana.
The meeting focused on key priorities, including the implementation of the newly validated ECCD policy, improving birth registration systems, exploring sustainable financing, and strengthening coordination across sectors.
UNICEF commended the Ministry’s efforts and pledged continued support through technical assistance, capacity building, and advocacy.
The delegation also highlighted the potential of using ECCD centres to boost birth registration rates and supported a proposal to waive registration fees for children under five.
The Minister assured UNICEF of instituting systems and measures that reflect the government’s strong commitment to advancing issues of Early Childhood Care and Development in Ghana.
Both parties agreed to develop a national ECCD implementation plan, enhance community-based education, review birth registration processes, and mobilize resources for sustained impact.
The MP for Old Tafo, Vincent Assafuah, has criticised what he describes as an attempt by the President to influence the work of Parliament in the ongoing debate over the future of the Office of the Special Prosecutor.
On his facebook post in response to recent developments, Assafuah argued that those who previously claimed he did not understand the separation of powers must now reconsider their position.
He noted that the current situation shows the President trying to direct Parliamentarians on how to carry out their duties, a move he believes challenges the very principles those critics defended.
Assafuah urged the President to restrain the Deputy Attorney General, Justice Sai, following the widespread public backlash over moves linked to the possible scrapping of the OSP.
He stressed that the case currently before the court should be withdrawn, describing it as unnecessary.
He referenced Section 4 of the OSP Act, explaining that all prosecutions by the Office of the Special Prosecutor must be authorised by the Attorney General, whose powers he described as sacrosanct.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Diaspora Affairs Office at the Presidency has addressed a social media report claiming that some visiting African American tourists were approached by people pretending to be police officers.
In a statement, the office noted that such information can cause fear among visitors, especially those travelling from the diaspora during the festive season.
It assured the public that Ghana treats all reports concerning the safety of travellers with urgency.
According to the statement, the Ghana Police Service and the Cyber Security Authority have begun a full investigation to verify the story and identify anyone involved.
The office emphasised that thousands of visitors arrive in the country at this time of year, and every traveller deserves to feel safe and respected.
The Diaspora Affairs Office reaffirmed Ghana’s reputation as a peaceful and welcoming destination.
It added that all security and intelligence agencies are working together to ensure the country remains a trusted and enjoyable place for visitors exploring its culture, heritage and beauty.
The update was issued by Kofi Okyere Darko, Director of Diaspora Affairs.
By: Jacob Aggrey
