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Use innate gifts to lure partners – women advised
Mrs Joycleyn Adii, Regional Director, Department of Gender
The Bono Regional Director of the Department of Gender, Joycelyn Adii has urged women to make use of their innate gifts or skills such as respect, pampering and ‘sweet talk’ to lure their partners to support them in household chores and other responsibilities.
These, she said, would soften the hearts of their partners to willingly offer them the needed assistance at home
“Most men are willing to help their partners when they are shown respect, and pampered and not made to feel they are obliged to do so,” she said.
Mrs Adii was speaking at a community dialogue on women’s participation in decision making at the household and community levels at Yawhima, near Sunyani in the Bono Region on Saturday.
The programme, organised by the Global Media Foundation (GLOMEF), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) in partnership with the Department of Gender with support from Plan Ghana International under its WISE Project intended to ensure more women play key roles in the development of communities at the local level
It also sought to deepen the knowledge and understanding of men, and community members on women’s rights and the benefits in supporting women’s economic and social empowerment drives.
About 15 communities with an estimated number of 1,500 men and women in the Sunyani Municipality have been targeted to benefit from the four-year programme.
Some of the communities are Nkrankrom, Yawhima, Nkrankese, Watchman, and Nwanwasua among others.
The Bono Regional Director of Gender appealed to men to consider the views and opinions of their partners and children in the decision making process to ensure peace and harmony in the home.
This, she said, has the potential to diffuse tension and conflicts arising from women exclusion and building a better society for all.
Nana Abena Saah, the Krontihemaa of Yawhima commended the organisers of the programme, saying it would go a long way to build the community.
She urged women to maintain good personal hygiene at all times to promote their health and look presentable to their husbands.
A 50-year-old farmer, Godwin Odame urged men to be more responsible by working hard to provide the needs of their families and make the home lively at all times.
From Daniel Dzirasah, Yawhima
Muslims across the country celebrated this year’s Eid-ul-Adha in a colourful and spiritually uplifting atmosphere under the theme, “A Season of Sacrifice, Solidarity and Spiritual Renewal.”
The celebration brought together Muslims from diverse backgrounds in a remarkable display of faith, unity and cultural heritage.
The occasion was marked by special Eid prayers at various designated grounds, the slaughtering of rams in homes for sharing among family members, friends and the less privileged, as well as musical concerts and recreational activities including horse riding.
Leading the celebration was the Chief Imam, Dr Sheikh Osman Sharubutu.
While the national celebration was held at the Black Star Square where President John Dramani Mahama was the Special Guest of Honour, similar gatherings took place at different centres across the capital and other regions of the country.
A visit by The Spectator to some celebration grounds revealed Muslims, both young and old, elegantly dressed in colourful jalabiya and other Islamic attire, reflecting the rich culture and traditions of the Muslim community.
The celebration also portrayed the spirit of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence in the country, as a number of Christians joined their Muslim counterparts to mark the occasion.
Muslim leaders and government officials used the opportunity to call on the faithful to uphold the teachings of the Holy Quran, renew their spiritual commitment and refrain from acts capable of undermining the peace, unity and security of the nation.
They further urged Ghanaians to continue to live in harmony and support one another for national development.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
Dear Obaa Yaa,
During Eid-ul- Adha celebration, I decided to spend the weekend at my boyfriend’s place since we were planning towards our marriage.
To my surprise, what keeps me wide awake, restless and frustrated every single time is that he snores loudly like a generator running on full power, and I genuinely cannot get any rest
At a point, I thought it was just a normal thing, but I have realised it is something he does with ease and doesn’t see anything wrong with it.
When he steps out in the morning, I try to get enough sleep because I may not sleep in the evening.
The most annoying thing is that, he always wants to cuddle me. These two things are a no for me and a red flag.
We are about to get married, what should I do?
Enam, Keta.
Dear Enam,
The snoring and constant cuddling are frustrating, but you don’t have to choose between sleep and closeness.
Start with the snoring: check if it’s worse when he sleeps on his back, cut out alcohol before bed, try nasal strips or a humidifier, and see a doctor if he pauses while breathing.
For quick relief, foam earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones help a lot.
Separate blankets, a bigger bed, or sleeping apart on some nights often makes couples rest well and feel closer overall.
Bring this up before the wedding .Tell him you want to wake up next to him for years to come, but sleep deprivation makes you both miserable.
Test earplugs and side-sleeping this weekend, and if it’s still unbearable, bring in a doctor. Good sleep matters more for your marriage than staying glued together all night.
