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Top Businessman eyes NDC Regional Chairman
Alhaji Ibrahim Abdul Jalil, widely known as “Director Arisky has declared his intention to contest the position of Northern Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Might Construction Limited and a committed supporter of the NDC is known for his strong backing of youth, women and grassroots initiatives across the Northern Region.
The prominent Ghanaian political figure, public figure, and grassroots organiser operating in the Northern Region currently serves in high-level management and board positions, notably holding roles as a Board Member for Ghana Water Limited
His vision in a communique copied to the media is anchored on unity, dedicated service, effective leadership and electoral success, and he has pledged to build a stronger, more united and vibrant NDC in the region.
Until 2020, he was the constituency treasurer of the NDC in Tamale South since 2004, making him one of the longest-serving constituency executives in the area where Haruna Iddrisu is the incumbent Member of Parliament(MP).
Supporters and stakeholders of the NDC, including some party elders, have been encouraged to receive his declaration in the spirit of party unity, mutual respect and democratic participation as the party’s internal electoral process progresses.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has slated November 2026 for its regional elections to elect party leadership at the regional level.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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GES directs Ashanti Regional, Obuasi Municipal Education Directors to step aside over Obuasi SHTS scandal
The Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed the Ashanti Regional Director of Education, Dr. William Amankrah Appiah, and the Obuasi Municipal Director of Education, Mr. Kwamena Owusu-Nketiah, to step aside with immediate effect.
The directive forms part of ongoing investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), Mr. Zakaria Abdulai.
According to GES, the decision is intended to ensure that the investigations proceed without potential interference, nor the perception of it.
The two directors are to hand over their offices and all state property in their possession to the Deputy Ashanti Regional Director of Education, Mr. Thomas Kwame Boateng.
Management added that the headmaster, Mr. Zakaria Abdulai, also remains interdicted and therefore urged the public to ignore any news circulating that he has been cleared.
Management is calling for calm, support and cooperation as thorough investigations into the matter continue.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has joined the family of the late Professor Jason Atta Kwei Arday, the Ghanaian community in the UK, and other dignitaries for a memorial service in Southwark, UK.
In a post, Mr. Ablakwa described the service as deeply moving and unforgettable, held in honour of the late professor’s memory.
According to him, in keeping with the government’s pledge, he joined the family, Ghana’s High Commissioner to London, British MPs, Ministers, the Mayor of London, Cambridge scholars, Prof. Arday’s students and loved ones to pay respects and honour his inspiring legacy.
Mr. Ablakwa noted that Prof. Arday’s accomplishments as the youngest Black professor appointed at the University of Cambridge and his widely appreciated charitable contributions will continue to inspire generations.
“The Government and People of Ghana will continue to stand by our compatriots everywhere they are in the world. As we do so, we profess our commitment to justice, equality and the creation of a new world,” he said.
He prayed for fortitude for the family in what he described as an extraordinarily difficult time.
“We shall always remember Prof. Arday for his response when asked what he will wish to do to change the world: ‘I would take a thread and a needle, and I’d interweave love into our society’,” Mr. Ablakwa added.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
