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Miss Tourism Ghana celebrates Mother’s Day with orphans and new mothers
Miss Tourism Ghana (MTG) organisation celebrated mothers with orphans at Misahoe Orphanage and Margret Marquart Catholic Hospital at Kpando, on Sunday.
The purpose was to fete and present some products to mothers and orphans in the area.
Upon arrival, the Member of Parliament of Kpando,Mrs. Della Sowah joined them at Misahoe Orphanage where they treated the children to a feast courtesy Tang Palace Hotel, Lele Foods, Bel-Aqua and Yoks Car Rental.
Mrs. Sowah expressed her appreciation to those who contributed towards the donation of the clothes, food and various items to put smiles on the faces of people in the constituency.
After the Misahoe visit, the team left for the Margret Marquart Hospital and with the support from GTP, Weave Ghana Ltd. producers of Darling Hair, and the MP of Kpando, they gifted the new mothers products ranging from yards of fabrics, various types of hair, pampers, parcels and baby products from Gandour Cosmetics.
Two babies were born at the hospital on Mother’s Day.
The Director of Events and Operations, Mrs. Delphine Brew-Hammond, said that this was what MTGwas all about, getting young ladies to effect change in their communities and Ghana at large.
“We are so proud of the way they have grown into the role of being Ambassadors and role models for the Tourism Sector”.
“I am amazed at how far God has brought us to be in a position to be able to be part of this great organisation where I can help to bring joy to children who have no hope,” Jemima Nyamewaa Akpanja, Miss Tourism Ghana 2021, said.
First Princess, Caroline Naa Nunoo who was equally moved said, “Today being Mother’s day is very important for us to be here to show love to these children who have no mothers.”
Second Princess, Millicent Awiendi alsonoted “I am very grateful to God that the Miss Tourism Ghana Organisation sees this outreach as important because we are here to bring hope to children who don’t have mothers on a special day as this.”
Mrs. Mavis Amoa, a patron of Miss Tourism Ghana who was also present at the orphanage said she was impressed by the work of MTGin bringingjoy and hope to the downtrodden.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Massive celebrations were recorded countrywide as the Black Stars opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto on Wednesday.
Midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi scored the only goal of the match late in the game as he shot in a decent cross from substitute Brandon Asante.
The win gave Ghana a positive start in the competition, placing them in second position behind England, also with three points but with a superior goal aggregate.
After the final whistle, the streets and other viewing centres were turned into partying grounds as fans, mostly clad in the team’s paraphernalia, danced to several World Cup-themed music.
Others blew the vuvuzelas in joyous mood with others putting up a spirited ‘jama’ session.
Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for the Adentan Constituency, Akosua Manu, has urged party members to move away from what she describes as an “entitlement mentality” and focus on unity, sacrifice and hard work as the party prepares for the 2028 general election.
In a statement titled “Is Loyalty a Queue?”, and posted on facebook, Ms. Manu argued that loyalty to the NPP should not be judged by how long a person has been in the party but by their contributions and commitment to its growth.
According to her, the NPP’s history shows that many of its leaders faced significant opposition from within the party before eventually leading it to electoral success.
She cited former President John Agyekum Kufuor as an example, saying he had to overcome resistance from influential figures within the party before winning power for the NPP in 2000.
Ms. Manu noted that after the party lost power in 2008, former President Kufuor faced criticism and accusations from some party members.
However, she said supporters eventually put their differences aside and worked together to rebuild the party.
She pointed to the experience of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who, according to her, faced opposition from some factions within the NPP despite his long service to the party.
“His trials were ten times what Kufuor endured,” she stated, adding that Akufo-Addo eventually overcame the challenges and became President of Ghana.
Turning to the NPP’s current flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Ms. Manu said he also faced resistance from different groups within the party while seeking leadership.
She praised Dr. Bawumia for contributing to policy-based political discussions in Ghana and for remaining composed following the NPP’s defeat in the 2024 elections.
According to her, party members must now rally behind him in the same way they supported former Presidents Kufuor and Akufo-Addo.
Ms. Manu, however, warned that internal divisions and a sense of entitlement remain major threats to the party’s future.
She argued that some party members place too much emphasis on how long individuals have belonged to the NPP rather than on their contributions and capabilities.
“This entitlement does not question impact. It does not ask what you sacrificed or what you built. It asks only how long have you been here,” she said.
The former parliamentary candidate cautioned that such attitudes could discourage committed members and prevent the party from selecting the best people for leadership positions.
She further called on the party’s incoming national executives to strengthen the NPP’s core values of sacrifice, honesty, integrity and dedication to national development.
Ms. Manu addressed the concerns of young party supporters, many of whom she said became discouraged following the NPP’s electoral defeat in 2024.
According to her, many young people remain eager to see the party return to power but are unwilling to support internal conflicts driven by personal ambitions.
She urged party elders to place the interests of the NPP above their individual goals and to demonstrate leadership that attracts rather than alienates members.
“The NPP is bigger than any one of us. It always has been. Our collective responsibility is to act like it,” she stated.
By: Jacob Aggrey
