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Prospectus Matters: …Parents, pupils rush for books and stationery as retailers cash in
• Wooden and metal boxes waiting for their owners
Bookshops and stalls at the Central Business District were packed during the first and second weeks of January as academic activities resumed after the long holidays.
Parents, pupils rushed to procure teaching and learning materials as quickly as they could while some middle men and women also tried to earn “commission” by referring customers to designated bookshops.
The escalating prices, however, did not deter clients who were bent on securing all items on the prospectus once and for all.
Parents who interacted with The Spectator said they were deferring purchase to a later day as the cash available was not enough for long list they had brought to the market.
Some students who came on their own said the ‘rush hour’ partly contributed to the high prices of the books on display. But for the retailers, the prevailing economic conditions meant they also had to add slight margins in order to break even and settle debt owed their suppliers.
While exercise books and text books were selling fast, retailers of mattresses and wooden boxes (Chopbox) were somewhat recording low sales as fresh boys and girls entering secondary schools had not started placing their orders
By Lizzy Okai
Parliament has confirmed that the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, has been detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
In a statement signed by the Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, Parliament said the incident had been brought to the attention of the House leadership.
According to the statement, the Speaker of Parliament and the leadership of the House are currently in contact with Ghana’s Mission in The Hague to gather detailed information about the matter.
Parliament, however, did not disclose the reasons behind the MP’s detention.
“The public will be duly informed appropriately on this matter,” the statement added.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana’s parliament has marked the 2nd edition of May Day 2026 under the theme “ Welcome Home”.
It was special day meant to celebrate the invaluable support of the workforce, recognizing the commitment, resilience, and contributions of workers to institutional growth and national development.
Delivering the message on behalf of the Speaker, the 1st Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, described the theme as very apt, appropriate, and timely, noting that Parliament is more than a workplace, it is a shared home.
He emphasized that we cannot speak about work without speaking about people, reminding everyone that the true measure of our work is the well-being of our people.
He urged that our traditional clothing become an integral part of our everyday clothing, and that our local languages must become integral to our daily lives, interwoven into education and practiced at home.
Referencing Standing Order 63, which captures the use of local language as optional in deliberations, he encouraged a renewed commitment to identity, saying it is significant that we “come home” and present who we are so future generations can inherit a story they can fully tell.
The Clerk, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, in his remarks commended officers for their dedication and devotion to duty, calling on them to go the extra mile and leave legacies.
Echoing the reminder that an unexamined life is not worth living, he described the event as an invitation to reconnect with our roots through cultural revival.
The Deputy Clerk, C&FMS, Dr. Gloria Sarku Kumawu, urged all not to forget their roots, the people behind the stories of ministries, industries, and the strides made both in-house and beyond.
What began last year has now become a meaningful tradition, showcasing Ghanaian heritage, fostering unity, and encouraging innovation under the principle of diversity for unity and diversity for progress, she added.
The gathering brought together leadership, public officials, and staff across all levels, along with the media, standing as a unifying platform that honored service, celebrated culture, and reaffirmed a shared commitment to national development.
