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‘Renew spirit of volunteerism among the youth’
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An Executive member of a volunteer group within the governing New Patriotic Party, has stressed the need to renew the spirit of volunteerism among the youth and inspire them to make meaningful contributions to society.
Mr. Samuel Emmanuel Adjei-Mante Foxy, Operations Director of the group known as Professionals for Political Action (PPA), speaking in an interview with The Spectator said young people must not be ideal but rather offer their skills to help develop the country and their localities.
He believed volunteerism, to some extent, could help reduce unemployment while the youth strove for better opportunities.
Highlighting various activities the group had embarked upon after elections, he said PPA, unlike other political groups that went mute after campaign and election seasons, was not resting on their oars.
PPA, he said, was established in 2016 to canvass grassroot support to help the then opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) capture political power and implement its development agenda.
Following the Party’s success in 2016 and a subsequent second term victory in the 2020 general election, Mr. Adjei-Mante said the group continued to harness the skills of members to help provide services on voluntary basis in sectors where their services were needed.
The group, according to him, had over 1,000 members, comprising health workers, teachers, tailors, seamstresses, carpenters, contractors and other professionals from the formal and informal sectors.
“We currently offer cleaning services, catering, construction, ushering, among others. The services we render are free of charge, irrespective of one’s political affiliation, we intend to reduce the burden on people who want quality service but cannot afford the service of professionals,” he noted.
Explaining the scope of their services, Mr. Adjei-Mante said that the group was more vibrant in the Eastern and Greater Accra regions, due to financial and logistical constraints.
He said, they were exploring other sources of funding to boost their operations and help sustain the organisation in the years ahead.
Part of their plan, he noted, included, introduction of free adult education, commercial farming and extending activities to all the 16 regions of the country.
“We are open to individuals who believe in the ideology of volunteerism and we are looking forward to train more young people to render voluntary services,” he stressed.
Mr. Adjei-Mante said that the group would require logistics such as vehicles, computers and other educational materials to enhance their functions in the regions.
Mr. Siaw, Research Officer of PPA Suhum Chapter, in the Eastern Region, praised the impact the organisation had made since its inception, and urged other professionals to join the group and help develop the country.
Another officer, Mr. Alex Asamoah, an Assistant Director at the Eastern Regional Coordinating Council, urged members of the Association to maintain mutual respect for one another and continue to offer their selfless and dedicated services for social and economic growth of the nation.
PPA has local chapters in the Eastern, Greater Accra, Ashanti, Central, Brong Ahafo, and Northern regions. Mr. Daniel Kweku Denteh, a Deputy Director of Finance at the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) is the Convener.
Other executives include Dr. Adomako Kisi, Member of Parliament for Anyaa Sowutuom, National Chairman, Mr. Banasco Francis, General Secretary and Public Relations Officer, and Mr. Michael Kusi Dadzi, Vice Chairman.
By Ernest Nutsugah
The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested former professional boxer Michael Ayitey Okai, popularly known as “Ayitey Powers,” over an alleged threat of death against the Director-General of the National Sports Authority, Yaw Ampofo.
According to the Police, the 46-year-old former boxer was arrested on Monday, August 24, 2026, in connection with the alleged threat.
The Police said the arrest followed a video circulating on social media in which Ayitey Powers is alleged to have issued the threat against Mr Ampofo.
He is currently in Police custody and is assisting with investigations.
The Accra Regional Police Command said investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged threat and determine the appropriate action to be taken in accordance with the law.
The Command has urged the public to refrain from sharing unverified information about the matter while the investigation continues.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Minority Leader in Parliament Alexander Afenyo Markin has sued the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, and Multimedia Group Limited over alleged defamatory comments made against him on the Newsfile programme.
In a writ filed at the High Court in Accra, Mr Afenyo Markin is seeking GH¢15 million in damages, an apology and retraction of the statements, among other reliefs.
The suit follows comments allegedly made by Mr Gyamfi during the Saturday, August 22, 2026 edition of Newsfile, hosted by Samson Lardy Anyenini.
According to the statement of claim, Mr Gyamfi described Mr Afenyo Markin as an “extortionist” while responding to a question about GoldBod’s reported profits and its position on losses arising from its operations.
The plaintiff claims that Mr Gyamfi repeated the allegation when the host sought clarification on whether he stood by the description.
Mr Afenyo Markin further claims that Mr Gyamfi challenged him to sue him and insisted that the allegation was true.
The plaintiff argues that the statements created the impression that he engages in extortion, uses his political influence to put improper pressure on public institutions and officials, and conducts himself in a manner inconsistent with the standards expected of a lawyer and public office holder.
He denies the allegations and maintains that he is not an extortionist and has never engaged in the conduct alleged by Mr Gyamfi.
The Minority Leader also argues that the comments were made maliciously and were presented as facts without evidence being disclosed.
He claims the statements have damaged his reputation, professional standing and public image, particularly because of his position as a senior political figure and legal practitioner.
The suit also names Multimedia Group Limited as a defendant because, according to the plaintiff, the alleged defamatory comments were broadcast through JoyNews and subsequently circulated on social media platforms, including X, Facebook and YouTube.
Mr Afenyo Markin claims Multimedia failed to stop the comments or deactivate Mr Gyamfi’s microphone after the allegations were made.
He is therefore asking the court to award him general, aggravated and exemplary damages, as well as GH¢15 million in compensation and legal costs.
He is also seeking an order compelling the defendants to issue a full, unconditional and unequivocal retraction and public apology.
The plaintiff wants the apology and retraction to be given similar prominence and reach as the original publication, including through JoyNews and the social media platforms where the comments were disseminated.
He is further seeking a permanent injunction preventing the defendants from repeating the alleged defamatory statements or words with a similar meaning.
The writ requires the defendants to enter an appearance within eight days after being served.
It warns that failure to do so could result in judgment being entered in their absence.
The case was filed by lawyer Paa Kwesi Abaidoo of Dehyena Chambers on behalf of Mr Afenyo Markin.
By: Jacob Aggrey
