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Ohene Kwame Frimpong, the philanthropist …funds expansion of Agogo Central Mosque
Ghana’s National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu has praised business magnate and philanthropist, Ohene Kwame Frimpong for his outstanding commitment to the Muslim community and the people of Agogo in the Ashanti Region.
According to the Chief Imam, such commitment by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Salt Media GH, has brought about unity and peaceful coexistence between Christians and Muslims in the area.
The National Chief Imam made this pronouncement at Asante Akim Agogo, when he paid a visit to the town together with other top Muslim leaders on a special invitation by the Salt Media boss.
Sheikh Sharubutu thanked Ohene Kwame Frimpong for singlehandedly funding the completion of an expansion project at the Agogo Central Mosque.
Speaking at the forecourt of the Mosque, where a planned project to upgrade the Mosque was unveiled at a total cost of GH¢222,000,the Chief Imam asked for God’s blessings for Ohene Kwame Frimpong and promised that he would make sure the money was used for its intended purpose.
The businessman donated an amount of GH¢185,000, representing 80 per cent of the total cost of completing the upgrade of the Agogo Central Mosque, a prime place of worship and prayers for many Muslims in the district.
The amount would be used in converting the building into a storey mosque for the Muslim community.
The project is scheduled to be completed in four months.
Dignitaries present at the event included the Ashanti Regional Chief Imam, various Chief Imams from Konongo, Ejisu and other surrounding Zongo Communities. Also, present to welcome the Chief Imam to the area was the Local Council Head of the Saviour Church, Opanyin Owusu.
Chief Imam toured Salt 99.5 FM, the only radio station in the locality with extended coverage in major parts of the district to interact with staff and management.
The Chief Imam paid a courtesy call on Nana Kwame Akuoko Sarpong, Omanhene of Agogo at his palace.
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Speaker of Parliament inaugurates open Parliament Steering Committee, launches action plan
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has launched the Open Parliament Steering Committee and the Open Parliament Action Plan.
The ceremony was under the theme “Achieving Gender Equality: Action by Action.”
The Speaker highlighted the critical role Parliament plays in translating the will of the people into inclusive legislation, responsive policies, and accountable governance.
“The International Day of Parliamentarianism is worth celebrating, as it offers an opportunity not only to recognise and promote achievements in strengthening democratic governance, but also to pause and reflect on the remaining gaps in institutionalising parliamentary democracy,” he said.
He noted that the event was scheduled to coincide with the International Day of Parliamentarianism to reinforce the importance of open and inclusive governance.
The Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, stated that the International Day of Parliamentarianism is intended to recognise the vital role Parliaments play globally as pillars of democratic governance.
He noted that this marks the first time Ghana is formally observing the day.
“The gravity of our observance is further accentuated as we convene to witness the launch of the Open Parliament Action Plan by the Open Government Partnership Caucus,” he said.
Delivering a statement on behalf of the Minority Leader, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the Deputy Minority Leader, Patricia Appiagyei, described the Open Parliament Action Plan as a transformative initiative aimed at strengthening the relationship between Parliament and the public.
She said the plan represents a bold commitment to making Parliament more transparent, accessible, and responsive to the needs of Ghanaians.
The Clerk to Parliament, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, described the launch as a key milestone in the effort to build a citizen-focused and accountable Parliament.
He added that the International Day of Parliamentarianism is a call to action to recommit to the highest standards of public service and democratic accountability.
The inauguration was attended by a wide range of stakeholders, including the Majority and Minority Members of Parliament, members of the Open Parliament Steering Committee, the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Caucus, Parliamentary Network Africa, representatives from civil society organisations, members of the diplomatic corps, traditional and religious leaders, student bodies, the Parliamentary Press Corps, and other media partners.
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NACOC declares drug menace a national emergency
The Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Interior has paid a working visit to the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) to engage with its leadership and assess operational challenges hampering the fight against illicit drugs.
In a detailed presentation, Dr. Basha Ligbi, Head of the Commission’s Research Bureau, highlighted critical setbacks including broken body scanners at airport terminals, inadequate office infrastructure, overcrowded detention facilities, and deteriorating vehicles.
He also called for the Commission’s headquarters to be reclassified as a security zone, citing growing security risks due to private encroachment and nearby high-rise developments.
Director General of NACOC, Brigadier General Maxwell Obiba Mantey, described the escalating drug trade as a national emergency, warning that drug barons now rival armed robbers in threat level and are gaining influence at the highest levels.
He appealed for stronger institutional support and morale-boosting interventions to preserve the integrity of NACOC officers.
Chairman of the Committee and MP for Builsa North, James Agalga, assured the Commission of the Committee’s commitment to escalate the concerns to Parliament and engage key justice sector stakeholders to fast-track reforms in support of NACOC’s mandate.
