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Palgrave Boakye Danquah grabs doctorate in business leadership
Government spokesperson on governance and security, Palgrave Boakye Danquah, has obtained a doctorate in Business Leadership after 4 years of study at the IPAG business school, in Paris, France, facilitated by the Nobel International Business School, in Accra, Ghana.
Dr Palgrave Boakye Danquah’s research work leading to the award of his doctorate focused on the thesis topic; “Servant Leadership and Organizational Citizenship Behavior among Public Sector Workers in Ghana: The Moderating Role of Task Interdependence.”
Previous academic achievements
Before his new academic achievement, Dr Boakye Danquah held an Executive Master’s degree in Conflict, Peace and Security which he obtained from the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) Accra, Ghana between 2019 and 2020.
His dissertation topic for the award of the executive master’s degree was; “The Effect of Climate Change on Security in Ghana.” He also holds a Bachelor of Theology degree from the Trinity Theological Seminary Accra, Ghana (2015 – 2018).
Work history
From September 2021 to date, Dr Palgrave Boakye Danquah has worked as a Technical Advisor and Government Spokesperson on Governance and Security at the Ministry of Information. Essentially, his role has been to provide technical advice and guidance to the minister for information.
Additionally, he prepares briefs for cabinet meetings, serves as a liaison between stakeholders, ensures smooth communication and collaboration, and prepares detailed reports, manuals, and documentation to communicate findings and recommendations effectively, and also to Identify and propose innovative solutions to overcome technical challenges and improve efficiency.
As part of his duties, Dr Palgrave also speaks on behalf of the Government of Ghana on issues centered on governance, security, government flagship projects, presidential agenda, and national development. He also represents the minister and deputy minister in meetings among others.
Dr Boakye Danquah has also worked in various capacities including Kandifo Institute, a civil society organization (CSO), where he served as the executive director, Danquah Institute (DI), also a CSO, as head of programmes, Anglophone West Africa, International Missions Organization (J-Life), as regional director, among others.
Conferences
He has attended several international conferences. Among them are NIBS International Business & Management Conference Accra, Ghana 2023, Catalyst for Change, Kenya 2019 (Gathered 300 National Leaders across the Globe for a consultation), Converge Global, Goa, India, 2017 (Gathered 200 National leaders across the Globe) and Lausanne Younger Leaders Gathering Jakarta, Indonesia 2016 (Gathered 1000 younger leaders across the Globe).
Other conferences he has attended are Movement of African Nationals Initiative (MANI), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2016 (Gathered over 500 strategic missionaries and mission organisations on the continent of Africa and partners from the remaining 6 continents of the world) and Lausanne Anglophone West Africa Younger Leaders Gathering, Abuja, 2006 (Gathered key strategic younger leaders in the sub-region to discuss Global Missions).
Christian ministry
Dr Palgrave Boakye Danquah has been involved in Christian missionary works in over 98 countries worldwide. He was ordained as a Minister of the Gospel by Bishop Dag Heward-Mills. He currently worships at the Trinity Baptist Churches in Ghana and London.
Family
Dr Boakye-Danquah is married to Seyram Yaa Mansa Boakye-Danquah. They live in the Greater Accra Region, the capital city of Ghana and they are blessed with 5 children (Ruth Janelle, Steve Palgrave, Gladys Jane, Marie Stella & Carmel Joan.
Local mattress manufacturers have raised serious concerns over the influx of substandard mattresses, warning that these products pose significant health risks to consumers and threaten the sustainability of Ghana’s mattress industry.
At a press briefing held in Kumasi on Tuesday, manufacturers accused unregistered foreign entities, particularly Chinese firms, of flooding the market with cheap mattresses made from polystyrene.
Mr Yaw Ampem Darko, a spokesperson for the local manufacturers, warned that prolonged use of substandard mattresses, especially those made with polystyrene, could result in chronic back pain, musculoskeletal disorders, poor posture, and diminished sleep quality.
These health implications, they stressed, were not always immediately evident but accumulate over time, especially among vulnerable populations such as children and the elderly.
This material, typically used for packaging, is considered unsuitable and unsafe for bedding.
According to industry leaders, these sub-standard products have been circulating for at least five years, gaining traction among unsuspecting consumers due to their unusually low prices.
“These mattresses are being sold at suspiciously low prices, luring unsuspecting consumers who are unaware of the health dangers.”
“We are not just protecting our businesses; we are protecting Ghanaian lives. The government must act swiftly to stem this tide before more citizens fall victim to these dangerous products,” Mr Yaw Ampem Darko stated.
The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has acknowledged the issue and, in response, announced a nationwide enforcement campaign aimed at clamping down on the production, distribution, and sale of substandard mattresses.
The campaign, which was scheduled to take effect from September 30, 2025, was empowered by the GSA Act, 2022 (Act 1078), which authorises the Authority to seize and seal non-compliant products and impose sanctions on offenders.
In a statement signed by the Director General of the GSA, Professor George Agyei, the authority cited Sections 29 and 43 of the Act, reiterating that all mattresses sold in Ghana must meet established national standards or face confiscation.
The statement further emphasised that mattresses failing to meet these standards not only compromise sleep quality but also contribute to long-term health complications, including spinal and neck pain.
Despite the GSA’s commitment, manufacturers have expressed frustration over delays in implementation and called for stronger enforcement mechanisms.
They urged the GSA to work in close collaboration with the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority and national law enforcement agencies to identify and prosecute violators of Ghana’s quality standards.
Manufacturers are also appealing to consumers to remain vigilant and prioritise their health by verifying that any mattress they purchase bears the GSA certification mark.
Moreover, they caution the public against purchasing suspiciously cheap mattresses that lack proper labelling or identifiable branding, as these were often indicators of substandard or counterfeit products.
As the official enforcement deadline had expired with no show, the local producers insisted that much more than business interests were at stake.
They argued that without swift and sustained action, the health and safety of Ghanaian consumers would continue to be compromised.
“Public awareness, strict enforcement, and collaboration among regulatory bodies are essential if we are to protect the integrity of the local industry and the wellbeing of the Ghanaian people,” Mr Darko indicated.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
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The Founder of the Raissa Child Protection Initiative, Ms Raissa Sambou, has urged authorities to impose severe punishment on individuals, including teachers and guardians, who sexually abuse young girls.
Speaking in an interview to mark this year’s International Day of the Girl Child (October 11), Ms Sambou condemned the increasing cases of sexual exploitation involving minors, describing such acts as “heartless, criminal, and a total betrayal of trust.”
She noted that those entrusted with the care and education of children must not be the same people who violate them, stressing that “anyone found guilty of abusing a girl child must face the full rigours of the law without leniency.”
The International Day of the Girl Child is observed annually to promote the rights of girls, empower them to reach their full potential, and draw attention to the challenges they face worldwide.
Ms Sambou lamented that poverty continues to push many young girls into vulnerable situations, exposing them to exploitation.
She expressed concern that some headmasters, teachers, and community members who should protect girls rather take advantage of them.
“This must stop immediately. The safety of every girl must never be compromised,” she said, urging the public to report all forms of abuse to the appropriate authorities and called for swift action by law enforcement agencies against perpetrators.
Addressing girls directly, Ms Sambou encouraged them to take their education seriously and to believe in their potential.
“It is possible to be young and responsible. Your future is bright, protect it, believe in it, and never let anyone dim your light,” she advised.
She further urged girls to choose their friends wisely, stay disciplined, and speak up if anyone makes sexual advances toward them.
Ms Sambou concluded with a rallying call for collective action, saying “speak up, protect them, and empower them. Together, we can end the sexual exploitation of girls.”
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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