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Parliament Applauds Yasmine Diakwa’s Courage and Vision
The Deputy Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Rita Naa Odoley Sowah on the floor of the House, recognized the courage and determination of Yasmine Affoué Diakwa, a 34 year old cyclist and activist from Côte d’Ivoire.
She undertook a transcontinental adventure called “Wiri” meaning “Where Innovation Rises” beginning in Korhogo in northern Côte d’Ivoire. Yasmine rode across eleven African countries including Ghana, before reaching Cape Town, South Africa.
The Deputy Minister further highlighted Yasmine work through her organization, Gender Africa, which focuses on addressing structural inequalities in the global financial system.
Her advocacy for climate justice, fair taxation and transparent governance resonated strongly during the 2025 APNIFFT Continental Conference in Johannesburg.
The Wiri Expedition also contributed to several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) including Quality Education, Gender Equality, Economic Growth, Innovation, Climate Action and Strong Institutions.
Commenting on the statement, Members of Parliament commended Yasmine for her vision and leadership, urging young Africans particularly women to pursue their dreams boldly and take an active role in shaping the continent’s future.
The Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Abena Osei Asare has expressed concerns about the failure of the Administrator of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) Mr. Paul Adjei to honour invitation of the Committee to assist in dealing with abandoned projects cited in the 2024 Auditor-General’s report.
She emphasised that some of the projects have been abandoned for more than 20 years and it kept reoccurring in the Auditor-General’s report yearly, stressing that the GETFund Administrator could assist by prioritising these projects.
However, he has failed to personally appear before the Committee since the commencement of the Committee’s public hearing in the 9th Parliament.
According to the 2024 Auditor-General’s report on Pre-University Educational Institutions, nine (9) Institutions with 16 projects awarded by the GET Fund Secretariat had been abandoned/delayed for a period ranging between three (3) and 28 years.
Some of the affected schools include Adanwomoase Senior High School (Boys and Girls dormitory abandoned for 12 years), Atoa Senior High School (Home Economics Block abandoned for 27 years), Beposo Senior High School (Dinning Hall and Kitchen Complex abandoned for 10 years and lastly KNUST Senior High School (Three storey classroom block abandoned for 20 years).
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Energy continued its oversight responsibilities with a working visit to the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) yesterday.
Chairman of the Committee, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, said the visit formed part of efforts to familiarize members with the Authority’s operations and to explore ways Parliament could provide the necessary support.
He explained that the NPA’s work is focused on regulating Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector, a critical area for national energy security.
Mr. Bedzrah noted that the Committee is particularly interested in assessing whether the country has adequate petroleum stock to meet demand.
He noted that rising geopolitical tensions, including the ongoing US–Iran conflict, could have adverse effect on Ghana’s energy supply and pricing.
He further disclosed that the Committee intends to engage closely with the Authority on a proposed new petroleum bill.
According to him, a draft of the legislation will be reviewed and possibly presented to Parliament under a certificate of urgency.
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