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Samartex grab home points, Berekum Chelsea frustrate Hearts of Oak
Baba Hamadu Musah scored a brace in either half as FC Samartex secured a 2-1 win over Real Tamale United at Nana Nsenkyire Park.
Baba Hamadu who opened the scoring in the 10th minute, added the second goal in the 68th minute to give FC Samartex their six successive home win.
The win takes FC Samartex to the 3rd spot in the standings with 20 points – one point behind leaders Aduana FC and second placed Nsoatreman FC.
At the Nana Agyemang Badu I Park at Dormaa, Accra Lions scored late to hand Aduana FC their first home defeat of the season. The Dormaa lads had gone five games without defeat and needed a win to keep hold of the top spot but Accra Lions put up a gallant display to deny them the points.
Abdul Shakun Abubakar netted in the 91st minute to silence the home crowd. Shakun took advantage of a well delivered cross to smash home the match winner – a perfect result for the visitors and a major setback for the League leaders.
In Accra- Hearts of Oak came from behind to draw 1-1 with Berekum Chelsea. The Phobians who had an impressive run over Berekum Chelsea in recent meetings went into the game looking for their fourth straight win over the Blues. Emmanuel Essien drew first blood for Berekum Chelsea in the 25th minute befere Gideon Yeboah equalised for Hearts of Oak in the 71st minute mark.
Berekum Chelsea’s Lord Amoah was sent off in the 84th minute but the Blues held on for a vital away point in Accra. Berekum Chelsea are unbeaten in their last three games on the road following victories over Dreams FC and Medeama SC.
Finally on Sunday, Heart of Lions came up with yet another gusty performance to hold Nsoatreman FC to a goalless draw. The bottom placed club were reduced to 10-men in the 70th minute but that did not deter them as they fought for a point in Nsoatre.
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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.
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Manhyia would serve as Ghana’s unifying force …Otumfuo assures on commemoration of 27 years on the Golden Stool
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, last Friday celebrated his 27th enstoolment with a colourful and culture-rich ceremony at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, drawing a distinguished gathering of dignitaries from across Ghana and beyond.
Clad in splendid kente and adorned in rich traditional regalia, the dignitaries added colour and elegance to the occasion, as the palace grounds came alive with a vibrant display of Ghanaian culture.
Traditional drumming, dancing and symbolic rites underscored the deep-rooted heritage of the Ashanti Kingdom, captivating guests and reaffirming the value of tradition in modern society.
Speaking at a high-level Executive Gala organised by the Diaspora Affairs Office of the Office of the President in strategic partnership with the E ON 3 Group, the ‘World-Meets-in-Ghana’ gala, the Asantehene urged Ghanaians to guard against the divisive tendencies of partisan politics.
The event was to honour the Asantehene’s nearly three-decade reign under the theme ‘Advancing Peace and Sustainable Economic Development through Royal Vision’.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II noted that such attitudes threatened the country’s long-standing values of unity, civility and brotherliness.
He assured that Manhyia would continue to serve as a unifying force for the nation.
The celebration also featured the presentation of commemorative gold coins to notable national leaders, including the President, John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as well as Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a former Vice President in recognition of their contributions to peace and national development.
By Spectator Reporter
