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NDC appoints KOD, Ebi Bright and Rex Omar as Spokespersons for the Creative Arts Sector
Media personality and creative entrepreneur, Kofi Okyere-Darko together with two others have been appointed as Spokespersons for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on the Creative Arts sector.
The other two are, actreess and Parliamentary Candidate for Tema Central Constituency, Ebi Bright, and Board Chairman of Ghana Music Right Organisation (GHAMRO), Rex Owusu Marfo, affectionately called Rex Omar.
The appointment follows the official launch of the NDC’s Manifesto for the 2024 general election on Saturday at Winneba in the Central Region.
Against this backdrop, the party has appointed various personalities as sectoral spokespersons.
The designated spokespersons have been mandated to speak to the key thematic areas of the NDC 2024 Manifesto.
For this reason, the trio would engage the media to further elaborate the party’s vision in the creative arts to Ghanaians.
As part of efforts to develop the creative arts space and enhance the economy in the sector, the NDC in addition to many others has promised to create and promote ‘The Black Star Experience’ as Ghana’s flagship Culture, Arts and Tourism brand to make Ghana a preferred tourism destination.
The Black Star Experience will undertake a year-round celebration in all the major entertainment, artistic and educational disciplines.
LIST OF SECTORAL SPOKESPERSONS
- ECONOMY
- Hon. Isaac Adongo – 0209850551
- Dr Johnson Asiama – 0243480665
- Madam Mona Quartey – 0244350180
- BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, TRADE AND INDUSTRY
- Dr. Eben Anuwa-Armah – 0277781218
- Madam Obuobia Darko-Opoku – 0244997876
- Hajia Saajida Shiraz – 0244818173
- JOBS
- Mr. Goosie Obuadum Tanoh – 0244354343
- Michael Abbey – 0244101846
- Mavis Lamisi Apeliba -0548792930
- AGRICULTURE AND AGRIBUSINESS
- Hon. Eric Opoku – 0542674279
- Dr. Peter Boama Otukonor – 0209386220
- Harry Yamson – 0204413816
- EDUCATION
- Hon. Dr. Clement Apaak – 0200117620
- Prof. George K.T.Oduro – 0249731782
- Kwame Alorvi – 0546731832
- HEALTH
- Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh – 0244936800
- Dr. Jehu Appiah – 0244351070
- Prof. Titus K. Beyuo – 0200284332
- ENERGY
- Hon. John Jinapor – 0244354543
- Hon. Edward Bawa – 0540730845
- INFRASTRUCTURE
- Hon. Kwame Governs Agbodza – 0543073753
- Mr. Felix Ofosu Kwakye – 0248756861
- Mr. Richard Anamoo- 0548433356
- YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
- Mr. Julian Cobbinah – 0503477649
- Mr. Anthony Julius – 0202252271
- Dr. Sammy Ayeh – 0508526222
- SPORTS DEVELOPMENT
- Dr. Fred Awaah – 0243101626
- Edem Agbana – 0201049445
- Kwabena Kyere Stugard
- GENDER, CHILDREN & SOCIAL PROTECTION
- Hon. Nana Oye Bampoe Addo – 0544322352
- Hon Emelia Arthur – 0244469015
- Shamima Muslim – 0246271081
- ZONGO DEVELOPMENT
- Mustapha Abubakari – 0243775155
- Baba Saddiq – 0243383831
- Alhaji Mohammed Naziru – 0244285223
- SECURITY
- Hon. Prosper Bani – 0274855924
- Hon.Peter Lanchene Toobu- 0244087792
- GOVERNANCE
- Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa
- Hon. Sylvester Mensah – 0244437990
- Madam Emelia Affi Agbenyo – 0243659501
- COMMUNICATIONS AND ICT
- Hon. Sam Nartey George – 0249241251
- Devine Kwadzodei- 0552594294
- MINING
- Anthony Aubynn – 0244406237
- Prosper Hoetu – 0244406237
- Raymond Nana Ebbah- 0243133994
- TOURISM AND CREATIVE ARTS
- Ebi Bright – 0246699999
- Rex Omar – 0556569304
- Kofi Okyere Darko- 0244273229
SAMMY GYAMFI ESQ
(National Communication Officer)
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President John Dramani Mahama to kick off 2025/26 Premier League season in Accra
The 2025/26 Premier League will officially kick off on Friday, September 12, 2025, at the Accra Sports Stadium, with the President of the Republic, John Dramani Mahama, performing the ceremonial kick-off ahead of the season opener between Accra Hearts of Oak and league debutants Hohoe United.
President Mahama will be joined by Football Association President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, members of the Executive Council and football fans from across the capital as the curtain rises on what promises to be one of the most exciting campaigns in recent years.
Giants Hearts of Oak will open their quest for a league title when they take on newly promoted Hohoe United under the floodlights of the Accra Sports Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:00 pm local time (19:00 GMT).
The Phobians, bolstered by new signings and a strong pre-season campaign, are eager to end a four-year run without an opening-day victory, while United will be aiming to make a statement in their first-ever top-flight match.
Before the main fixture, there will be a curtain-raiser between the Black Starlets (Ghana U-17) and Auroras FC, the youth side of Hearts of Oak, at 4:00 pm local time.
Adding to the celebratory atmosphere, top Afro-dancehall and reggae musician Stonebwoy (Livingstone Etse Satekla) will deliver a live performance at the venue, ensuring fans enjoy not only football but also top-class entertainment on opening night.
This season is expected to be one of the most competitive in recent memory, with traditional heavyweights, ambitious newcomers and revitalized clubs all targeting glory. From title races to survival battles, fans are set for months of excitement, drama and unforgettable moments.
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GES opens promotion applications for teaching staff
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has invited applications from qualified teachers and officers for promotion to higher ranks within the service.
In a notice signed by the Acting Deputy Director-General for Management Services, Prof. Smile Dzisi, the GES said the ranks available are Deputy Director, Assistant Director I, Assistant Director II and Principal Superintendent.
According to the statement, applicants must meet the minimum years of service required for each position.
Teachers seeking promotion to Deputy Director must have been promoted to Assistant Director I in or before 2021.
Similarly, those applying for Assistant Director I should have held the rank of Assistant Director II since 2021 or earlier.
Applicants for Assistant Director II must have been Principal Superintendents from 2021 or earlier, while those applying for Principal Superintendent must have been Senior Superintendent I since 2021 or before.
The GES stated that teachers with approved Master’s or PhD degrees may use their certificates to apply for promotion out of turn if the qualifications meet set conditions.
These include completing an approved course of study and obtaining the certificate after their previous promotion but not later than 2023.
Applicants are to complete the online application form and upload all required documents in PDF format, except for the passport-size photograph.
The application window runs from Thursday, September 11, to Thursday, October 2, 2025. The GES urged all applicants who had applied earlier to re-apply.
By: Jacob Aggrey
