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‘The Direction’ conference inspires participants
Author and philanthropist, Kaiser Obodai Torgbor, has initiated an online conference for people to share their experiences while they strive to attain greater heights in future.
The monthly conference titled ‘The Direction’ brings together renowned speakers from across the globe to inspire and provide guidance for participants on a wide range of subjects.
According to Mr. Torgbor, the conference seeks to “discuss relevant topics that resonate with individuals from diverse backgrounds to help steer them towards the right path.”
“The conference is all about gaining knowledge and sharing ideas,” he said.
The event, which began in May 2021, featured speakers such as William Broussard (USA), Michael Adomako (USA), and Joel Duncan Williams.
The August edition, streamed via Zoom and other social media platforms, was graced by a special guest, Vincent Kpodo, a preacher, entrepreneur, author and US military veteran.
Other speakers at previous editions included, Author Ralph Antwi, Wendy Asare and Jamila Vizcaino and lot more have been scheduled for upcoming editions.
Mr. Torgbor the author of ‘Peg and Tents’ has impacted many readers in Ghana, South Africa, and the United States through his writings.
By Spectator Reporter
The Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has met first term Members of Parliament to strengthen cooperation between his office and newly elected legislators.
The engagement was organised to help build better working relations and improve communication within the House.
Bagbin stressed the value of open interaction and mentioned that similar sessions will later involve continuing MPs, the media and the public through televised programmes.
He reiterated the 9th Parliament’s goal of promoting openness and inclusion, describing integrity, honesty, civility and participation as key values for national progress.
He encouraged the creation of a mentorship system to allow experienced members to guide new ones.
Bagbin reflected on the growth of Ghana’s legislature over the years, noting a shift from strong partisan conduct to a more mature multiparty atmosphere.
He urged MPs to maintain their party identity while working together for development.
Present at the meeting were the Clerk to Parliament Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, the Deputy Majority Whip Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe and the Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The attention of the Ministry of the Interior has been drawn to information that the Special Prosecutor (OSP), Mr. Kissi Agyebeng, has survived two assassination attempts while discharging his duties to the Republic.
According to the ministry in a statement, the Director of Strategy, Research, and Communications at the Office of the Special Prosecutor, Mr. Samuel Appiah Darko, mentioned the assassination attempt on Newsfile, a television station in Accra, on December 6, 2025.
He also claimed on the same programme that he had been handcuffed and beaten by 17 police personnel.
“Beyond the security implications of these claims, such dangers to personnel of accountability institutions, if true, can undermine the government’s efforts to combat corruption, which have intensified since it took office,” the ministry stated,
The Ministry has therefore taken up the matter with the seriousness it deserves with some preliminary findings on the alleged assassination attempt.
The ministry revealed that initial contacts with Mr. Kissi Agyebeng have revealed that the assassination attempts on him, as claimed, happened before this year.
“There is no record or report of such threats against his life at any police station or at any of the state security agencies in the country,” the statement further added.
Against this backdrop, the Minister of Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has further directed that “Since crime does not expire, the Ministry has ordered a full-scale investigation into the claim of assassination attempts.”
The Ministry has also ordered an investigation into the claim by Mr. Samuel Appiah Darko that he was handcuffed and beaten by 17 police personnel.
The Ministry noted that it will update the public on the outcome of these investigations and the actions to be taken.
The Ministry of Interior has reiterated its commitment to protecting all lives and properties to ensure that all Ghanaians can conduct their lawful affairs without any fear for their safety.
