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Royal Queens Group, Golokwati holds get-together
The Royal Queens Group of Golokwati in the Afadjato South District of the Volta Region has recently held its general meeting and get-together at the Kas Valley Restaurant, Oyibi near Accra.
The meeting which was aimed at fostering unity, peace and love among members was attended by members with diverse professional backgrounds.
The Guest of Honour, Evangelist Doris Aku Djigbodi Cudjo, admonished the women to strive hard to become instruments of love, peace, joy, faithfulness, kindness, and gentleness among others.
She emphasised that these virtues were essential because women were responsible for raising the family of God’s children, and since the family formed the foundation of a good community, they must not shirk in their responsibilities.
The President of the group, Madam Hilda Hubert, encouraged members to wait patiently for God’s appointed time in their lives, while working hard to support their homes and take care of their children and of themselves.
The Chairperson for the programme, Mrs Eva Dziedzorm Azah, also a member, graciously supported the group with a donation and advised her colleagues to uphold the values of the association by carrying themselves out in dignity, and live in unity with all manner of people.
The group’s objectives include promoting love and unity among members, lending support to all in diverse ways and ensuring peaceful coexistence in their communities.
Activities such as dynasty dancing, socialisation, playing of ampe and other fun-filled events made the day a memorable one.
By Spectator Reporter
The Ghana National Gas Company has denied allegations of wrongdoing in its recent procurement and insurance contract renewals.
In a press statement issued in Accra on April 13, 2026, the company explained that concerns raised in some media reports were linked to a change in its lead insurer.
It noted that the change followed the expiration of previous insurance contracts at the end of the year.
The company stressed that the new insurance arrangements are lawful and form part of efforts to improve its risk management system to protect its assets.
It further indicated that all contracts awarded so far have gone through the required approval processes by the Public Procurement Authority after receiving financial clearance from the Ministry of Finance.
The statement, signed by the Head of Corporate Affairs, Richard Ernest Kirk-Mensah, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to transparency and accountability.
It added that management remains focused on delivering gas efficiently to meet the country’s energy needs while continuing to strengthen internal systems to ensure good corporate governance and compliance.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has clarified that it now supports the implementation of the Publican Artificial Intelligence system at the country’s ports, following earlier concerns raised in 2025.
In a press statement issued on April 9, the Association explained that claims suggesting it still opposes the system are misleading and based on outdated information from a December 18, 2025 media publication.
It noted that its earlier concerns were legitimate, pointing to a lack of stakeholder consultation, as well as issues related to data security, transparency, and system integration.
At the time, it called for broader engagement to ensure the system would be credible and beneficial to all stakeholders.
According to the statement, the Government of Ghana, through the Finance Ministry and the Ghana Revenue Authority, has since engaged industry players, including the Association, to address those concerns.
The Association described the engagements as constructive, indicating that they helped resolve key issues and showed government’s commitment to improving the system’s implementation.
As a result, it affirmed its support for the Publican AI system, which has already been rolled out at the ports.
The Association acknowledged that the system is facing some operational challenges but noted that such difficulties are common with major technological reforms.
It added that authorities are taking steps to resolve the issues.
It highlighted the potential benefits of the system, including improved revenue mobilisation, increased transparency, reduced revenue leakages, and a decline in unethical practices at the ports.
The statement cautioned the public against attempts by some individuals and groups to misrepresent its position, stressing that such actions undermine national progress.
It further emphasised that it will not allow itself to be used for propaganda or agendas that do not serve the interests of importers, exporters, and the wider economy.
The Executive Secretary of the Association, Samson Asaki Awingobit, signed the statement, reaffirming the group’s commitment to supporting reforms that improve efficiency at the ports and promote a fair trading environment.
By: Jacob Aggrey
