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President grants presidential charters to 2 varsities
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has granted the Pentecost University College in Accra and the All Nations University College in Koforidua presidential charters to operate as fully-fledged universities.
The two university colleges have transitioned into autonomous universities with the capacity to award their own degrees and diplomas, and will now be known as Pentecost University and All Nations University.
They are the second and third colleges to be given a presidential charter under the Akufo-Addo administration, following Ashesi University in 2018.
President Akufo-Addo congratulated the two institutions and said that they have gone through a period of academic mentorship and supervision by mentoring public institutions.
He said both universities have, over the past decade, demonstrated sufficient capacity in their governance, finances, academic matters and infrastructural development.
They have gone through rigorous accreditation and quality assurance processes of the National Accreditation Board, he said, stressing that based on the satisfactory recommendation of the board, the two institutions deserve to be awarded the charter.
“I am pleased to announce that Pentecost University and All Nations University have fulfilled the requirements and are considered to be in a good position to manage their own affairs as fully fledged tertiary education institutions”.
“They have been able to establish structures which will enable the respective institutions to forge ahead in the management of their academic programmes,” he said.
The two universities have gone through a period of tutelage by their mentoring universities, the University of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, and the University of Cape Coast.
This, according to the President, has led to the adoption and incorporation of best practices as required by the National Accreditation Board and the Council for Tertiary Education.
He entreated management of the universities to continue to improve and introduce more innovative programmes and courses which will develop skills needed to help develop the country.
By Yaw Kyei
Minority Leader in parliament, Alexander Osahen Afenyo Markin has raised concerns about the direction of the country one year after the 2024 general election, warning that Ghana’s democracy may be under threat if current governance trends are not checked.
In a statement reflecting on the year since Ghanaians voted for change, he noted that while the New Patriotic Party hoped for victory, the people chose differently and the outcome was respected as the will of the electorate.
He stressed that winning power comes with responsibility and not the freedom to govern without caution.
The Minority Leader argued that the removal of key public officials reflected a worrying pattern.
These included the dismissal of workers from state institutions, the exit of the Chief Justice, and ongoing processes affecting the Electoral Commission leadership and the Office of the Special Prosecutor.
He described the development as retribution rather than renewal and questioned the government’s promises on jobs and the 24 hour economy.
Addressing President John Dramani Mahama directly, he urged him to use his rare second return to office to build a legacy of development rather than removals.
He explained that global history shows that leaders who return to power after defeat are few, stressing that such an opportunity should lead to transformation that benefits citizens.
He encouraged the President to invest in technology, artificial intelligence and modern economic growth models to position Ghana for global competition.
He warned that no country will wait for Ghana while others advance through digital innovation.
The statement further pointed to youth unemployment and frustration, noting that campaign foot soldiers who worked hard during elections have been left disappointed.
He warned that ignoring young people could lead to instability.
He urged the media to uphold its watchdog duty by speaking up against constitutional breaches rather than seeking comfort in silence.
He explained that the Minority wants the government to succeed because national progress benefits everyone, not only one political side.
The Minority Leader maintained that although democracy is not perfect, it remains the best system since it allows peaceful correction through elections.
He encouraged citizens to trust the ballot and not violence.
He encouraged President Mahama to resist party hawks and focus on national development, stating that the world is watching how Ghana uses this moment in history.
He called on leaders across the political divide to remember they are custodians of the Republic and must work to protect the nation’s democratic future.
He concluded by urging young people not to lose hope, stressing that change comes through democratic processes, and reminding all leaders that Ghana’s stability depends on responsible governance, unity and development oriented action.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central Kwame Asare Obeng, widely known as A Plus, is calling on young people to take hypertension seriously by checking their blood pressure regularly and taking prescribed medication to prevent sudden deaths and stroke.
In a message shared to the public, the MP noted that cases of young people dying from high blood pressure are rising, even though the condition is preventable.
He mentioned that many refuse to go for checkups, and those who later discover they have hypertension still stop or avoid taking their medication.
He expressed worry that some men refuse treatment because they believe blood pressure drugs affect their sexual performance, a belief he described as misleading.
A Plus stressed that staying alive and healthy should be the priority, adding that complications from uncontrolled hypertension could lead to stroke and long term disability.
He encouraged the youth, especially men, to get their blood pressure tested and take treatment seriously to protect their health and future.
A Plus urged the public to spread the message so more people will take action on their health.
By: Jacob Aggrey
