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Workshop to equip young professionals, entrepreneurs with leadership skills ends
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A training programme aimed at equipping young professionals and entrepreneurs with leadership skills has ended in Accra.
The Emerging Leaders Training Programme, organised by the Women’s Leadership Development Institute (WoLDI), was aimed at driving positive change in the society.
The programme which began on April 13 and ended on May 26, focused on three key thematic areas which included influence, impact and legacy and was aimed at nurturing a new generation of purpose-driven leaders.
Speaking in an interview with The Spectator, , a Human Resource Specialist, Ms Patience Antonio said the initiative formed part of the institute’s vision to promote structured leadership development in Ghana and across Africa.
According to her, participants were trained in leadership development, goal-setting, self-management, relationship building, and collaboration, networking and effective communication.
Ms Antonio noted that the ‘influence’ module helped participants build confidence, improve communication and develop stronger interpersonal relationships.
She added that the ‘impact’ component would focus on problem-solving, accountability and achieving meaningful results, while the “legacy” aspect would encourage mentorship and sustainable leadership growth.
“The world is changing rapidly and there is the need for leaders who are innovative, responsible and capable of creating positive impact in their communities and organisations,” she stated.
Ms Antonio said the programme was delivered online through interactive sessions, case studies, group discussions and mentorship engagements.
She further indicated that experienced leaders mentored participants throughout the training period to support their personal and professional development.
Ms Antonio expressed optimism that the initiative would help strengthen leadership capacity among young people and prepare them to contribute meaningfully to national development.
She mentioned that a graduation ceremony would take place on June 6, 2026.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has taken note of public allegations of extortion and related conduct made against the Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.
The allegations were made by the Chief Executive of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi.
In a brief statement, the OSP said it has also received a joint petition submitted by two persons, as well as two separate petitions from other persons, in relation to the same allegations.
“Given the nature of the allegations, the OSP will assess the case and determine whether it falls within its statutory mandate and whether further investigative action is warranted,” the statement said.
The development comes amid a heated public feud between the Minority in Parliament and the leadership of GoldBod over the operations of the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme.
The Minority, led by Afenyo-Markin, has accused GoldBod and the Bank of Ghana of causing a loss of over $1.7 billion, citing the International Monetary Fund’s August 2026 report. The Minority has vowed to pursue the matter as Parliament has reconvened for an emergency sitting.
GoldBod, on the other hand, has rejected claims by some NPP MPs, including Tano South MP Dr Gideon Boako, that it owes the Bank of Ghana GH¢1 billion in overdrafts, describing the claim as “false and malicious.”
In the latest twist, GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi has accused the Minority Leader of extortion and related conduct, an allegation that has triggered petitions to the OSP.
The OSP is mandated under Act 959 to investigate and prosecute specific cases of alleged or suspected corruption and corruption-related offences involving public officers and politically exposed persons.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, has filed his nomination to contest the position of General Secretary again as the party begins its rebuilding efforts ahead of the 2028 general elections.
He was accompanied by party stalwarts and supporters who were in high spirits, expressing confidence that he is the right person to hold the position.
Speaking after filing his nomination, Mr Kodua Frimpong assured the rank and file of the party that he would not disappoint them.
“I can assure you that the faith the rank and file of the party have had in me, I will never disappoint them,” he said.
He also pledged to run a clean campaign devoid of personal attacks.
“I can assure you that our internal campaign will be devoid of personal attacks,” he told his fellow contestants and the rank and file of the party as he seeks to retain his position.
His tenure has seen the party through the 2024 general elections, where the NPP lost power to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) after eight years in government.
The party is currently in a rebuilding phase, with internal elections scheduled to elect new national executives to lead its reorganization towards the 2028 polls.
The General Secretary position is considered one of the most influential in the party’s administrative structure, responsible for the day-to-day running of the party secretariat and implementation of party decisions.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
