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Unmasked Mentoring supports Autism Awareness Care & Training
UNMASKED Mentoring, a youth-focused leadership and character development initiative, has donated to the Autism Awareness Care & Training (AACT) as part of its commitment to empathy, service, and inclusive social development.
The presentation, which brought together parents, mentors, mentees, and representatives of AACT, highlighted the growing role of young people in championing social causes, particularly support for children living with autism.
Items donated included six gallons of oil, three bags of rice, bags of washing powder, packs of toilet rolls, paper napkins, and bottled water. The organisation also presented a cheque for GH₵10,000 to the centre.
The founder of Unmasked Mentoring, Mr. Richard Akita, in his address said the initiative was guided by the mantra, “One life, make it count.” He said the organisation’s principle serves as both a philosophy and a responsibility, encouraging young people to live purposefully and positively impact others.
He mentioned that the donation exercise, initially designed as a learning experience for mentees, evolved into a deeper lesson in leadership and compassion.
“The mentees, mostly children and adolescents, are encouraged to understand that leadership transcends age and position, and is rooted in empathy, responsibility and service to others,” Mr. Akita added.
According to Mr. Akita, Unmasked Mentoring acknowledges the immense potential of children living with autism, noting that despite their creativity and unique abilities, many face barriers due to limited awareness and resources. He commended AACT for its tireless efforts in providing care, therapy, education, and dignity to children with autism, often under challenging conditions.
He explained that the donation symbolised the collective efforts of parents who supported the initiative, mentors who guided the process, and mentees who actively chose to serve others as a way of making their lives count.
Receiving the donation, Mr. Abeiku Grant of AACT thanked Unmasked Mentoring, describing the gesture as a meaningful show of solidarity and encouragement that would strengthen their work. He called on other benevolent organisations to come in and support the centre.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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Ahyiresu and Abofrem, two quiet communities in the Atwima Mponua District, have been shaken to the core by a chilling midnight drama that reads like a nightmare.
A pastor and a young mother stand accused of attempting to bury a five‑month‑old baby girl alive, a crime that has ignited outrage and disbelief across the township.
According to police, Apostle Richmond Akwasi Frimpong, 36, Head Pastor of the Anointed Grace Prayer Ministry at Kuffour Camp, conspired with his uncle Emmanuel Appiah, 53, and the child’s mother, 23‑year‑old Beatrice Agyapomaa, to dispose of the infant, Anaya Achiaa, under the cover of darkness.
A fourth suspect, Emmanuel Donkor, remains on the run.
The suspects were caught near a refuse dump around 10 pm on April 9, 2026, after a vigilant resident, Akwasi Twezor, noticed their suspicious movements.
When confronted, they claimed the child was already dead and had palace approval for burial. But Twezor’s instincts proved right—the baby was still alive, gasping faintly for breath.
Chief Linguist, Nana Yaw Badu, later confirmed that Frimpong had misled him earlier in the evening, securing permission for burial by falsely declaring the child dead.
The infant was rushed to the Abofrem Clinic, where she is now responding well to treatment. Police described her as “very beautiful.”
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Evelyn Yitamkey, Commander of DOVVSU in Bibiani, confirmed that the suspects have been provisionally charged.
Frimpong faces attempted murder and conspiracy charges, while Agyapomaa and Appiah are charged with conspiracy and abetment.
They were remanded by the Bibiani Circuit Court, presided over by Judge Frank Asiedu Nimako, to assist investigations.
The docket has been forwarded to the Attorney General’s Department for advice, ASP Yitamkey indicated.
The attempted crime has provoked fury among residents, many suspecting ritual motives aimed at bolstering the pastor’s influence.
Crowds attempted to attack the suspects outside court, but police intervention prevented mob justice.
The Assembly Member for Ahyiresu, Yusuf Suleiman, has assured residents that justice will be pursued swiftly.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
The forecourt of the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) in Accra came alive on Friday with colour, creativity and innovation, as Level 300 students transformed the space into a lively exhibition of ideas.
Under the theme “Building meaningful brands beyond the logo,” the students invited patrons into a world where ordinary products were reimagined through storytelling, design and purpose.
From scented candles to innovative food concepts, each stand told a unique story, one that went beyond aesthetics to capture identity, value and human connection.
For many of the students, the event was more than just an academic exercise; it was a moment to dream out loud.
Guided by their lecturer, Peter Wonders, they explored what it truly means to build a brand in today’s competitive world where trust, consistency and experience matter just as much as logos and slogans.
Chairman of the occasion, Nana Kum Gyata VI, in his remarks said a brand is what people say about you when you are not present.
At the end of the presentations, awards were presented to deserving groups with Vida Nyaneba emerging as the overall best branding student.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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