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July is National Mentoring Month and Saturday, July 18, 2026marks National Mentoring Day, a national platform to amplify the importance of mentorship, celebrate mentors and highlight the role of mentorship in personal growth, career development, and entrepreneurship.

This year’s event is hosted as a Webinar via Zoom: Zoom Meeting Link: https://lnkd.in/dgUg6k3d , Meeting ID: 337 573 4817 Passcode: Mentorship, happening on 18th July, 2026 at 6pm -8pm.

Since its launch in 2018, National Mentoring Day has grown into nationwide programs impacting 1,000+ individuals and businesses directly, and reaching 5,000+ more through schools and regional events across Ghana.

This year, the movement scales through the MentorXi platform http://www.mentorxi.app, which uses smart algorithms to match mentees with mentors based on career goals and vision. The goal is to empower one million youth and business startups through accelerated mentorship by 2030.

Mr. Atsu Geraldo de Lima, the Convener of National Mentoring Day, stated that as the nation marks National Mentoring Day, it is a reminder that the future of Africa rests on the quality of leaders being nurtured today.

He noted that under the theme ‘Mentorship, Leadership, and Service: Shaping the Next Generation of African Leaders,’ this year’s conference would bring together policymakers, educators, entrepreneurs, and youth advocates to recommit to intentional mentoring as the bridge between potential and impact.

He expressed the hope that every participant would leave not just inspired, but equipped and accountable – to mentor one person, to serve one community, and to help build institutions that produce value-driven leaders. He added that when people invest in people, they invest in the continent.

This year’s celebration is a bold initiative designed to empower destinies and transform lives. We are honored to host a distinguished lineup of resource persons, including:

– Dr. Charles J. Buckman, Founder, Charles Buckman Foundation

– Rev. Dr. Lawrence Tetteh, Founder, Worldwide Miracle Outreach

– Mohammed Saani Adams (Hajj), Director, Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment

– Ibrahim Kwame Asante, Founder, Significant International Training Systems (SITS) and Coordinator, Technology Transfer, Commercialization Directorate, CSIR Head Office

– Ato Ulzen-Appiah, Director, GhanaThink Foundation

– Rev. Albert Ocran, Technical Director, Springboard Road Show Foundation

– Dr. James Owusu, CEO, Lyden Educational Consultancy, UK

The event will also feature a vibrant team of experts including:

-Mr. Peter Adetor, Team Lead, African Startups and SMEs in Export and Trade Secretariat (ASSETS)

– Sylvia Senu, Development Consultant

– Bekere Amassoma, Oracle Academy Program Manager, Sub-Saharan Africa

– Josiah Kwesi Eyison, CVO and Innovation Strategist, iSpace Foundation, for the panel discussion, MC: by WH Kobina Adomadzi Longdon, Developer and Chief Executive, TECHFARM Hub; Executive Convenor, AfCFTA Campus Connect; President, United Nations Youth Association – Ghana (UNYA-GH) and moderated by Ms. Emmaline Datey, CEO, ICS Africa.

Beyond this date, the project will witness regional mentorship tours to selected tertiary and senior high institutions in the greater, Ashanti and western regions, with the aim to empower students for excellence in life.

The initiative is supported by partners including GhanaThink Foundation, ICS Africa, UN Youth Association Ghana, Rotaract Ghana, Merit Accra, Ispace Foundation, and the hub networkand corporate institutions.

A High Court in Accra has struck out a motion filed by the Attorney General (AG) to revoke the leave granted former Chief Executive Officer of National Food Buffer Stock Company Limited (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, to travel to the United Kingdom.

This was after the court held that the order granting the accused permission to travel to London for medical reason had lapsed on July 12, 2026, hence there was no subsisting order to be revoked.

Deputy Attorney General, Dr. Justice Srem-Sai had moved the application, relying on the motion paper and affidavit in support and was about to argue out his points when the trial judge, Justice Francis Achibonga, drew his attention to the timelines provided by the order.

‘There is no order for me to revoke. That order was specific and clearly stated that the accused was to return by 12th (July 2026). Having elapsed, I don’t thinking there is any pending order. Maybe at the time you filed the process, yes. But as at now there is no pending order. Given that the order itself was self regulating in terms of its validity,’ Justice Achibonga said.

‘I will only revoke an order which is existing and deemed as void,’ the judge added.

Dr. Srem-Sai, therefore, withdrew the motion ‘considering that the order in respect of which the motion was filed has lapsed as at July 12, 2026.’

Former Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, who is counsel for Mr. Aludiba, in response, said clearly, the application itself was initiated to truncate the order of the court to ensure that the accused was unable to act in accordance with the orders of the court.

He pointed out that it was clear the court could not have granted the application given the fact that the timelines provided by the court had already elapsed.

He added that the state is still in possession of some monies confiscated from Mr. Aludiba as well as his phones and the passport which the court had ordered him to deposit with the registry on or before July 14.

Justice Achibonga subsequently struck out the application as withdrawn.

Rearrest

Mr. Aludiba is standing trial with his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, for allegedly stealing and causing financial loss to the state totalling GHS62.6 million.

He was arrested at the airport in the late hours of July 4 when he attempted to travel to the United Kingdom for a medical reason.

Deputy Attorney General, Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, in a Facebook post, confirmed the arrest and claimed Mr. Aludiba, who was granted permission by the trial court to travel, attempted ‘to use false means to empty his frozen bank account with Republic Bank on Thursday which occasioned tonight’s arrest.’

His legal team lead by Godfred Yeboah Dame, sharply denied the allegation and threatened to initiate contempt of court proceeding against the AG and the Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI) Director for thwarting the orders of the court which permitted him to travel to London for medical reasons.

The lawyers subsequently filed an application for Habeas Corpus asking the court to compel the Attorney General, BNI and Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to produce his body following his Rambo-style arrest at the Accra International Airport.

The Attorney General later filed an application asking the court, presided over by Justice Francis Achibonga, to reverse the permission granted to Mr. Aludiba.

The sound of Highlife in several of its exciting strands will hit Barcelona, Spain, on August 2, 2026, at a concert to launch the ‘Highlife to the World (H2TW) – BlackStar Experience 2027’ global campaign.

Organised by the Ghana Embassy in Madrid, Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), Showbiz Africa and the BlackStar Experience, the concert at Barcelona’s SeaSea Club starts at 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The launch event will be a prelude to the global rollout of H2TW-BlackStar Experience 2027, scheduled to begin in March 2027 across the world on the sidelines of Ghana’s 70th anniversary.

The campaign is dedicated to promoting and preserving Ghana’s United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)-inscribed Highlife music and dance for future generations. UNESCO in December 2025, officially added Highlife to the organisation’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

Artistes scheduled to perform at the Barcelona concert include Bessa Simons, Stonebwoy, Amandzeba Nat Brew, Obrafour, Jupitar and more. DJs on rotation will feature Ghana’s best in Europe, including DJ Logs, DJ Demo, DJ Enoch, DJ King Solo and guest appearance by Spain-based Nigerian DJ Enny.

The event is organised in partnership with Benayacon Entertainment, National Folklore Board, Ghana Tourism Authority and Creative Arts Agency, with support from the Spanish Embassy in Ghana and UNESCO Office in Ghana.

The Ghana delegation to Barcelona to be hosted by Kalsoume Sinare Baffour, Ghana’s Ambassador to Spain, will include Bessa Simons (President, Musicians Union of Ghana), Madam Maame Efua Houadjeto (CEO of Ghana Tourism Authority), and Mr. Rex Omar (BlackStar Experience Coordinator).

Others are Gideon Aryeequaye (Executive Secretary of Creative Arts Agency), Verus Nartey (CEO, Showbiz Africa and Made in Ghana Consulting Ltd), and Eric Acquah (CEO of Benayacon Entertainment).

In an interview with DAILY GUIDE, the MUSIGA President emphasised that Highlife is Ghana’s gift to the rest of the world and, therefore, needs to be appropriately promoted.

Unless there are compelling and convincing reasons behind the Majority in Parliament’s decision not to allow media coverage for the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor’s engagement with the Committee of the Whole on Wednesday, we smell a futile attempt at concealing poor performance and irregular management of the economy at the hands of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

But for the foregone, what a golden opportunity to present to the good people of Ghana a wonderful performance in black and white by the John Mahama-led government.

For a government which has thrived on propaganda since assuming power, every effort must be marshalled to deny the public information about the true picture of its performance vis-à-vis the economy.

The so-called stability of the cedi, which the government has trumpeted for long now, is a cosmetic reality occasioned by the excessive pumping of foreign currency to achieve details.

The lazy and costly approach to stabilising the national currency has consequences which previous governments saw wisdom and avoided.

The questions which the Minority in Parliament sought to pose and to seek answers from the man in charge of the national kitty remain valid. The people of Ghana want answers to the unanswered questions directly from the horse’s own mouth, not through a script.

There is good reason for this option and we support the Minority in applying one of the tools available to them under the circumstances – boycott of the proceedings. Of course sound bites are necessary in such matters. A leading NDC person has reportedly derided the Minority for seeking such bites for mischief. For us, such bites give credence to the reality in the face of excessive propaganda, euphemism for lies from government.

What are there to hide from the public if governance is up to scratch and above average?

The performance of government vis-à-vis management of the economy is critical and the citizens of this country must be truthfully apprised of the rating without propaganda or settings.

The media ban as achieved by the Majority in Parliament is a cover-up for sanction-able failings.

The Gold Purchasing Programme as originated by former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and its impact on the nation’s gold reserve, including the matters arising such as the oddity in selling a large part of and buying same again, are interesting issues the people of Ghana must know.

Need we not know who bought the gold and now reselling to the government? Government does not want us to know, and therein lies the crux of the matter.

The Majority might have used their numbers to deflect these questions through a media ban, not so however information seeping to the public domain.

Credit for the dividends from Gold Purchasing Programme belongs to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the originator, the useless denial of which reality is an obsession of the NDC unproductive venture.

Perfector of Sentiments Foundation (POS), a non-governmental organisation is calling for the urgent development and passage of the necessary legislative instrument to operationalise the recently passed Community Service Bill and ensure its effective implementation nationwide.

The Foundation which played a leading role in advancing the Community Service reform is also calling on the public to embrace the principles of restorative justice by supporting, rather than stigmatising, persons sentenced to community service.

‘Successful reintegration depends not only on sound legislation but also on communities willing to offer second chances, encourage accountability, and foster positive behavioural change,’ POS Foundation said in a statement signed by its founder and Executive Director, Jonathan Osei Owusu.

Parliament on July 8 passed the Community Service Bill, 2026, as an alternative to custodial sentencing for some specified criminal offences.

POS Foundation notes that the enactment of this Bill reflects Ghana’s continued commitment to building a more humane, effective, and restorative justice system, one that prioritises rehabilitation, promotes offender reintegration, and enhances public safety.

This alternative sentencing law, once implemented, will empower courts to exercise the discretion to impose a community service order as alternative to custodial sentence for eligible persons convicted of specified offences punishable by terms of imprisonment of less than three years.

This is expected to reduce prison overcrowding, promote the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders, prevent low-risk offenders from becoming hardened criminals through unnecessary incarceration, reduce the financial burden of imprisonment on the State, and strengthen restorative justice by enabling offenders to make meaningful contributions to their communities.

Tracing back on the 20-year journey that led to the enactment, POS Foundation outlined the key role it played in advancing the Community Service reform agenda from concept to legislation.

‘The legislative journey of the Community Service Bill demonstrates commendable bipartisan commitment to criminal justice reform. While substantial preparatory work was undertaken under the previous administration, the current Government successfully secured Cabinet approval, laid the Bill before Parliament, and worked closely with the Parliamentary Select Committee on Defence and Interior throughout the legislative process, culminating in its successful passage,’ the statement said.

For many years, POS Foundation has remained at the forefront of efforts to improve Ghana’s criminal justice system through evidence-based advocacy and practical interventions.

Notably, the Foundation has facilitated the ‘Justice for All Programme’ which has contributed to significantly reducing the remand population from 33% in 2007 to currently 12.8% as per records from the Ghana Prisons Service.

The Gbewaa Palace in Yendi, Northern Region, has held the third day mourning and prayer (adua) for the late Overlord of Dagbon, Ndan Ya Naa Abukari II.

Thousands of mourners from across the country converged on the palace to pay their last respects.

An Islamic funeral rite was held at the palace, while traditional drumming and cultural dances were performed to showcase Dagbon’s heritage.

Traditional leaders, politicians, clergy, civil society representatives, university officials and delegations from various ethnic groups attended the ceremony.

Among those who paid their respects were National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia; Northern Regional Minister, Ali Adolf John; Savannah Regional Minister, Salisu Be-Awuribe; Vice Chancellor of the University for Development Studies (UDS), Prof. Mohammed Muniru Iddrisu; NDC National Vice Chairman, Chief Sofo Azorka; Member of Parliament for Karaga, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam; former Northern Regional Minister, Salifu Saeed, and Northern Regional Chairman of the National Peace Council, Bishop Matthew Yitiereh, among others.

Many mourners described the late Ya Naa Abukari II as a father figure whose reign was marked by reconciliation, peace and the restoration of dignity to the Dagbon Kingdom after years of division.

Funeral rites for the late Ndan Ya Naa Abukari II are expected to continue in accordance with Dagbon customs and Islamic traditions as the kingdom mourns one of its most revered leaders.

The Concerned Citizens of Ghana (CCG) has called on President John Mahama and the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, to engage the Government of Nigeria over allegations of harassment of Ghanaian workers at Jonah Capital and River Park Estate in Nigeria.

Speaking at a press conference yesterday in Accra, convener of the group, James Clarke, said the developments surrounding Jonah Capital’s investment in Nigeria had become a matter of national concern, and if not addressed, could result in dispute as well as strain diplomatic relations between Ghana and Nigeria.

According to the group, some assets of Jonah Capital have also been attacked by Nigerian authorities following a purported revocation of the company’s Development Lease Agreement.

The group appealed to both governments to allow ongoing due process, including arbitration, to supersede force in resolving the dispute.

The group alleged that armed police officers reportedly attached to the Counter-Terrorism Unit of the Nigeria Police Force participated in an operation at the company’s Gallery Clubhouse at River Park Estate, during which part of the facility’s entrance was destroyed.

‘We therefore call on His Excellency the President and the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration to take this matter up formally and promptly with the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

‘We call on the authorities in Nigeria to halt all enforcement actions at River Park Estate, secure the safety of the Ghanaians connected with the estate, and allow the arbitration and court processes to run their course,’ the group stated.

The convener said in June 2025, it petitioned the Nigerian High Commissioner to Ghana over what it described as attempts by the then Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to disregard the findings of the Nigeria Police Special Investigation Panel in a criminal case involving Jonah Capital and its directors.

Mr. Clarke said an independent review by Nigeria’s Attorney-General of the Federation subsequently concluded that there was no prima facie evidence to support allegations of forgery and related offences against the company’s officials.

He noted that the Attorney-General also affirmed the findings of the Special Investigation Panel and criticised attempts to criminalise what he described as a commercial dispute.

He added that, following the Attorney-General’s directive, the Federal Capital Territory High Court struck out the criminal charges against the company’s executives in January 2026.

The group indicated that despite those developments, Jonah Capital was still facing challenges with state authorities in Abuja.

‘We are concerned that while the Minister claims Jonah Capital’s agreement has expired, a claim the company is challenging before international arbitration, his administration has entered the company’s lands with armed men, damaged company assets and put the lives of staff at risk.

‘Whether or not the agreement has expired is precisely the question now before arbitrators. No party confident of its case needs bulldozers and armed men to make its argument,’ he stated.

Mr. Clarke noted that several Nigerian banks, including UBA, Zenith Bank and Access Bank, continue to operate successfully in Ghana without interference and, therefore, asked the Nigerian Government to equally support Ghanaian businesses.

‘It is painful that the most prominent Ghanaian company in Abuja has suffered such consistent attacks while we stand by, seemingly unconcerned,’ he pointed out.

The group further mentioned that the ongoing dispute undermines the objectives of regional integration being promoted by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), particularly the protection of cross-border investments and the free movement of businesses within the sub-region.

‘We are asking the Government of Ghana to engage the Government of Nigeria firmly, and at the highest level, to ensure that Ghanaians are treated with dignity and fairness, exactly as Nigerians are treated in Ghana,’ Mr. Clarke added.

The Bank of Ghana has revoked the dedicated electronic money issuer licence of Zeepay Ghana Limited covering its mobile money wallets, the company has announced.

In a statement issued following the central bank’s announcement, Zeepay Ghana Limited said it is working closely with the regulator and all relevant stakeholders to ensure ‘an orderly, transparent and responsible approach’ to the development.

The company acknowledged concerns among customers and partners following the revocation, and appealed for patience as it engages the Bank of Ghana on next steps.

‘We recognise the concerns that this development may cause and sincerely appreciate the patience, understanding and continued cooperation of our customers, employees, agents, merchants, partners and the wider public during this period,’ the statement said.

Zeepay added that it remains committed to ‘acting responsibly, maintaining open and transparent communication, and working constructively with the Bank of Ghana and all relevant stakeholders towards an orderly resolution.’

The company said further verified updates will be communicated through its official channels as they become available.

The Bank of Ghana has in recent months tightened supervision of electronic money issuers as part of efforts to strengthen consumer protection and compliance in the digital financial services sector.

Former Supreme Court Judge, Justice William Atuguba, has accused the country’s lawmakers of prioritising partisan interests over the national good and reducing parliamentary debates to a contest for political supremacy.

Speaking at the 20th Memorial Lecture in honour of the late Justice Daniel Francis Annan at Parliament House, yesterday, Justice Atuguba said the country’s democratic institutions had drifted away from their founding principles, with political actors increasingly focused on winning and retaining power rather than advancing the welfare of Ghanaians.

‘I don’t see that it is a struggle over the national interest. It is a struggle for party supremacy, supremacy of the leadership of the party and the resultant benefits from it. That’s what I see,’ the retired jurist said.

He described the country’s political environment as a perpetual ‘tug of war’ between the two major political parties, arguing that the overriding objective of the opposition was often to remove the governing party from office rather than work together in the national interest.

‘When the NDC comes to power, the sole objective of the other party is to pull them down and come back to power and share the goodies of office. That is the trend,’ he stated.

Justice Atuguba said the increasing monetisation of politics had worsened the situation, with public office now being viewed as an investment to be recouped.

‘Politics is like a business now. It’s like somebody buying a timber concession. He has paid for it, so he thinks he must exploit it to the maximum,’ he said, describing the practice as ‘despicable.’

The former Supreme Court judge lamented that many elected officials also become detached from the people who voted them into office.

‘As soon as the results come, their calls will not be picked by ministers or MPs. What kind of life is this?’ he asked.

Justice Atuguba urged political leaders to return to the values of integrity, accountability and public service, saying Ghana’s democracy could only flourish if leaders placed the national interest above party considerations.

He questioned whether the sacrifices made by parents to educate future leaders were meant to produce public officials who exploited the system for personal gain.

‘Is that why our parents sacrificed to send us to school? To come back and defraud them and play tricks?’ he asked.

Despite his criticism of the political landscape, Justice Atuguba said there were still politicians whose conduct demonstrated that principled leadership remained possible.

He singled out the Klottey Korle MP, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, as an example of a public servant whose commitment to integrity and service should inspire others.

‘She is a woman of principle, education and integrity. That is the kind of politician people should aspire to be,’ he said.

Justice Atuguba also questioned the continuous expansion of Parliament, arguing that increasing the number of constituencies imposed additional costs on the state without corresponding benefits for citizens.

He endorsed the recommendation of the Constitutional Review Committee to maintain the current number of parliamentary seats rather than create more constituencies.

The retired judge called for a renewal of the nation’s democratic values, urging politicians to embrace principle over partisanship and place the interests of the nation above the pursuit of political power.

Perfector of Sentiments Foundation (POS), a non-governmental organisation is calling for the urgent development and passage of the necessary legislative instrument to operationalise the recently passed Community Service Bill and ensure its effective implementation nationwide.

The Foundation which played a leading role in advancing the Community Service reform is also calling on the public to embrace the principles of restorative justice by supporting, rather than stigmatising, persons sentenced to community service.

‘Successful reintegration depends not only on sound legislation but also on communities willing to offer second chances, encourage accountability, and foster positive behavioural change,’ POS Foundation said in a statement signed by its founder and Executive Director, Jonathan Osei Owusu.

Parliament on July 8 passed the Community Service Bill, 2026, as an alternative to custodial sentencing for some specified criminal offences.

POS Foundation notes that the enactment of this Bill reflects Ghana’s continued commitment to building a more humane, effective, and restorative justice system, one that prioritises rehabilitation, promotes offender reintegration, and enhances public safety.

This alternative sentencing law, once implemented, will empower courts to exercise the discretion to impose a community service order as alternative to custodial sentence for eligible persons convicted of specified offences punishable by terms of imprisonment of less than three years.

This is expected to reduce prison overcrowding, promote the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders, prevent low-risk offenders from becoming hardened criminals through unnecessary incarceration, reduce the financial burden of imprisonment on the State, and strengthen restorative justice by enabling offenders to make meaningful contributions to their communities.

Tracing back on the 20-year journey that led to the enactment, POS Foundation outlined the key role it played in advancing the Community Service reform agenda from concept to legislation.

‘The legislative journey of the Community Service Bill demonstrates commendable bipartisan commitment to criminal justice reform. While substantial preparatory work was undertaken under the previous administration, the current Government successfully secured Cabinet approval, laid the Bill before Parliament, and worked closely with the Parliamentary Select Committee on Defence and Interior throughout the legislative process, culminating in its successful passage,’ the statement said.

For many years, POS Foundation has remained at the forefront of efforts to improve Ghana’s criminal justice system through evidence-based advocacy and practical interventions.

Notably, the Foundation has facilitated the ‘Justice for All Programme’ which has contributed to significantly reducing the remand population from 33% in 2007 to currently 12.8% as per records from the Ghana Prisons Service.