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Poets celebrate Ama Ata-Aidoo’s legacy with “Voice On Words” Spoken Word Competition
The All African Women Poetry Festival (AAWPF) recently held its highly anticipated “Voice on Words” Spoken Word Competition at the prestigious British Council in Accra, Ghana.
The event showcased the exceptional talent of young poets from three renowned schools who battled it out for the coveted title. Among the participating schools were Holy Trinity Catholic Senior High School, La Presby Senior High School, and the outstanding representatives from Osu Salem Senior High School, led by the remarkable Ella Ahondo, who emerged as the winner.
The competition, divided into three exhilarating rounds, aimed to celebrate the power of spoken word poetry while honouring the legacy of renowned Ghanaian author Ama Ata-Aidoo.
Rhymesonny, a prolific poet known for his impactful performances and works as a poet and entrepreneur, and Dr. Ekua Kumah from the University of Ghana, served as esteemed judges for the competition.
In the first round, the students showcased their deep appreciation for Ama Ata-Aidoo’s works as they selected poems from her collection.
This segment not only paid tribute to the legendary writer but also demonstrated the participants’ understanding of her profound literary contributions.
The second round posed an exciting challenge, requiring the students to select and perform poems written by female African writers. This segment aimed to highlight the immense talent and diversity present within the African literary landscape, showcasing the voices of accomplished women poets.
The climax of the competition was the final round, where the young poets presented their own original compositions. This round offered a platform for the students to express their unique perspectives, experiences, and creativity through powerful spoken word performances.
The success of the Voice on Words Spoken Word Competition would not have been possible without the generous support of various organizations and institutions.
The KGL Foundation, FanMilk, National Theatre, Ghana Education Service, British Council, and the Black Women Rise Poetry initiative in the USA all playing crucial roles in making this event a resounding success. Their commitment to nurturing young talent and promoting poetry in Ghana is commendable and greatly appreciated.
The AAWPF’s Voice on Words Spoken Word Competition not only showcased the exceptional talent of these young poets but also provided them with a platform to express themselves, raise their voices, and contribute to the rich cultural tapestry of Ghana and Africa as a whole.
It is through such initiatives that a new generation of writers, artists, and creative thinkers could be shaped for the future.
The campaign team of former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has dismissed comments made by Kennedy Ohene Agyapong as false, baseless and unfair.
In a statement dated January 20, 2026, and referenced 200126 DMB 2026, the campaign expressed concern over a video circulating online in which Mr Agyapong accused Dr Bawumia of making comments about the health of the late Albert Adu Boahen and his decision not to take part in the 1996 New Patriotic Party presidential primaries.
The statement stressed that Dr Bawumia has never made such remarks and described the claims as wrongful attributions that could mislead the public and create unnecessary tension within the New Patriotic Party.
According to the campaign, branding Dr Bawumia as dishonest and unfit for leadership is unjustified and unsupported by facts.
It challenged Mr Agyapong to provide video or audio evidence to back his claims if he truly stands by them.
The campaign emphasised the need for accuracy and responsibility in political communication, noting that words carry weight and must be used carefully, especially among party leaders.
It called on Mr Agyapong to issue an immediate apology to Dr Bawumia, urging all aspirants to conduct themselves with truthfulness, restraint and respect as the party prepares for its presidential primaries.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), as part of its anti-narcotics exercise campaign on Friday 16 January 2026, carried out an operation in Budumburam and its surrounding communities in the Gomoa East Municipal of the Central Region.
The exercise falls in line with NACOCโs nationwide crackdown on drug trafficking and abuse.
The successful exercise led to the seizure of several illicit drugs and the arrest of individuals found to be involved in the act.
The exercise led to the arrest of a 32-year-old woman identified as Rebecca Afia Naa Dei Kotei, popularly known as โMotherโ, described by opinion leaders as a key figure in the local drug trade who had previously evaded arrest.โ
The suspect has been on the radar of NACOC’s intelligence and surveillance team due to her activities in dealing with all manner of illicit drug trafficking act.
The Commission has received several complaints of nefarious activities being perpetuated by most of the suspects who are currently in custody.
NACOC officials seized quantities of suspected cannabis, tramadol, and other controlled substances, along with items believed to be linked to drug peddling activities.
NACOC wishes to assure the general public of its commitment to ensure that Ghana becomes a drug-free nation.
The public is also assured that suspects involved in this raid will be processed for court in accordance with the law.
