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As Africa’s finance landscape transforms through innovation, digitalization, and sustainable growth, Patrick Botchwey stands at the intersection of tradition and transformation, bridging classic finance with the continent’s next economic frontier.

With over a decade-long career rooted in strategic finance, accounting, tax, and audit excellence, and sharpened through years of leadership in corporate finance and impact investment, Patrick is not merely responding to the continent’s evolving financial landscape; he is shaping it. His mission is clear: to leverage the power of digital technologies, including AI and advanced analytics, to help firms improve their financial strategies and compliance, unlocking funding and scaling responsibly across emerging markets.

From Ledgers to Leadership: Patrick Botchwey and the Power of Digital Technologies in Africa’s Financial Transformation

Growing up in Ghana, Patrick Botchwey’s fascination with finance wasn’t just about numbers, but it was about what those numbers could build. ‘I saw how sound financial systems and strategies could transform small businesses and strengthen entire economies,’ he reflects. ‘I wanted to be part of that story of transformation, where data, discipline, and insight help businesses to drive opportunity, create and capture value.’ That conviction led him to the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Administration (majoring in accounting), graduating among top of his class and discovering how the language of finance could tell stories of resilience and growth.

Determined to bridge theory with practice, Patrick qualified as a Chartered Accountant and as a Chartered Tax Practitioner, later adding the Financial Modelling certifications and an MSc in Development Finance (with distinction). from the UGBS. These credentials equipped him with deep analytical rigor, financial modeling mastery, and the strategic lens that would define his career.

Navigating Ghana’s Financial Services Industry

Patrick started his finance career at SNG Pedabo Associates, one of the top-rated (A-rated) audit firms in Ghana. There, he developed his technical skills in financial reporting, statutory audits, and tax consulting, laying a foundation of discipline and integrity that shaped his finance career. His early experiences revealed a passion for marrying financial systems with technology, a theme that would guide his trajectory across industries.

But it was his next role, as Head of Compliance, Audit, and Internal Control at Wapic Insurance (now Coronation Insurance Ghana), that revealed Patrick’s full leadership potential. Here, Patrick led the redesign of enterprise-wide governance systems, pioneering the use of digital tools for audit analytics to detect anomalies, forecast compliance risks, and enhance internal control precision.

By integrating automation into audit workflows, he reduced manual review time by 35% and lowered audit risk exposure by more than 20% across the company’s three main operational branches. A key achievement during his tenure was the implementation of the National Insurance Commission’s (NIC) ‘No Premium, No Cover’ directive, which mandates that insurers cannot grant coverage without full premium payment.

A former colleague remarked, ‘Patrick didn’t just strengthen controls-he redefined them,’ recalled a former colleague.

The experience reinforced Patrick’s belief that AI and intelligent finance systems are the future of governance, investor confidence, and regulatory compliance across Africa.

After his successful tenure at Wapic Insurance, Patrick transitioned to KPMG, where his analytical precision, leadership, and innovative mindset propelled him through a short stint of transition to a Manager in KPMG’s tax practice. In 2021, Patrick was awarded a KPMG Senior Partner award for delivering strong client excellence and quality service delivery.

As a Manager in the Tax advisory division, Patrick led cross-functional teams on complex mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructurings across Ghana and West Africa. He led the design of automated tax-review and due diligence models that automated data validation, identified hidden fiscal exposures, and reduced review times by 20%. One of his proudest moments came when he was a senior team member who developed Ghana’s Medium-Term Domestic Revenue Mobilization Strategy, a national policy framework projected to boost the country’s tax-to-GDP ratio by 20% and non-tax-to-GDP by 4% (working with the Ministry of Finance). Patrick’s contributions blended deep policy understanding with digital insight, creating models that allowed policymakers to simulate tax outcomes using data analytics and scenario testing.

Leadership through Impact at Complete Farmer Limited

Patrick’s vision of finance as a force for transformation found its fullest expression at Complete Farmer Limited, a fast-growing Agritech company connecting global investors with African farmers through data-driven supply chains. When he joined as Chief Finance Officer, the company was preparing to scale, yet faced the challenge of bridging investor confidence with operational transparency

He restructured the company’s finance architecture, introducing AI-enabled dashboards that integrated real-time farm data, production costs, and investor performance metrics.

Under his leadership, Complete Farmer successfully raised ~$10.4 million in pre-Series A funding, secured new institutional partnerships, and achieved $1 million in annual tax savings through restructuring and regulatory optimization.

‘Patrick didn’t just lead finance-he built the financial engine that powers growth and inclusion,’ said the CEO, Desmond Koney. ‘He aligned investors, technology, and farmers under one intelligent system.’

During Patrick’s tenure as CFO, he modeled the cashflow analysis using Complete Farmer’s digital finance platform to secure a $5million input financing from IFC’s Africa Agriculture Accelerator Program (AAAP). This is the first of its kind in Ghana, as this facility is going to be a risk-sharing facility with a banking partner to design a loan product to finance farmers’ inputs, which let them to see 22% improvement in yields and 34%improvement in incomes.

Patrick’s impact on Complete Farmer was significant in his introduction of digital finance tools, including developing a last-mile supply chain through a network of fulfillment centers. This led to raising up to $6million to build 6 fulfillment centers in rural Ghana and Togo to enable last-mile supply chain efficiency in the food supply chain in Ghana. This helped the business scale its reach to increase farmers on the platform by 112%. Increase the business revenue and expansion.

AI Revolution in Africa: How PDF Associates is Redefining Impact

While many finance professionals would have been content with careers in global firms, Patrick Botchwey saw a greater mission.

‘Traditional advisory models were serving the few, not the many,’ he reflects. ‘SMEs were being left behind because they couldn’t afford the expertise to make them investment-ready.’

This led to the creation of PDF Associates, a pro-bono financial advisory and consulting firm he co-founded to bridge that gap. Patrick’s vision was clear: to democratize access to financial intelligence using the same AI-powered tools and analytical frameworks applied in large corporate environments.

As the Managing Partner, Patrick designed the firm’s digital advisory model and built the foundations of what would become one of Ghana’s most innovative impact-finance platforms. Through a combination of AI-enabled financial diagnostics, automated reporting systems, and digital audit support, PDF Associates helps small and medium-sized enterprises strengthen compliance, improve governance, and prepare for investment.

Today, PDF Associates’ AI-powered tools assist SMEs in:

Automating bookkeeping and audit readiness, cutting financial reporting time by 45%;

Assessing funding eligibility and financial health through predictive risk scoring; and

Generating investor-grade financial statements that increase funding success rates.

Delivering tax and compliance insights that have collectively saved client firms over $10 million in operational costs. The firm has supported more than 200 SMEs in building transparent financial systems-many of which have gone on to secure local and international funding.

Educating and Inspiring the Next Generation of Finance Leaders

Despite his demanding portfolio, Patrick has remained deeply committed to thought leadership and community development. A passionate educator and mentor, he has trained and inspired hundreds of chartered accountants and aspiring finance professionals across Ghana and beyond. He partners with Impact Hub Accra, Innovation and Incubation Hub, UGBS, and UCC Business Incubator to train the next crop of young Entrepreneurs.

Patrick is in the middle, with a group of 200+ entrepreneurs going through the Sound Financial System Mentorship.

Patrick’s commitment to lifelong learning is not in doubt, and this saw him admitted with a tuition scholarship in the prestigious Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business[1] for his MBA with a concentration in Corporate Finance, Investment, and Strategy. Patrick continues to champion inclusive leadership and digital transformation. He regularly contributes to discussions on AI in finance, sustainable investment, and impact-driven innovation, and has been invited to share insights at entrepreneurship and impact-investing forums. In every engagement, he emphasizes the same principles that define his career-integrity, inclusion, and intelligent finance as a catalyst for change.

At Duke, he serves as a Career Fellow, coaching people interested in transitioning into Corporate Finance. He is involved in the Fuqua Client Consulting Practicum (FCCP) as a Fellow, consulting for clients on a pro-bono basis. Patrick also serves as an Academic Fellow, helping other colleagues with Accounting, Finance, and Marketing-related courses. He is also involved in clubs like the Fintech Club, Finance Club, and AI and Blockchain Club – showing his deep interest in enhancing financial literacy and inclusion.

Global Impact

During the summer of 2025, American Airlines featured Patrick Botchwey in its MBA Leadership Spotlight Series, recognizing him as one of the company’s top MBA interns. Within the airline’s Corporate Finance and Fleet Planning Division, Patrick leveraged his background in finance, tax, and AI-driven analysis to design a 10-year aircraft retrofit plan that helped leadership optimize engineering resources and capital expenditures, potentially reducing up to $5 billion in aircraft out-of-service inefficiencies. He also developed a dynamic sequencing model and performance dashboard to guide executive-level decision-making, a project that demonstrated his ability to blend financial precision, technical insight, and strategic leadership on a global scale.

Shaping the Next Frontier of Finance

Today, Patrick Botchwey stands among a new generation of African leaders redefining how finance serves people, markets, and nations. Whether designing digital tech and AI due diligence frameworks, enabling capital access for small enterprises, or mentoring the next wave of finance professionals, his work is transforming how intelligence drives impact.

As Africa enters an era of rapid financial innovation-marked by growing digital adoption, a rising entrepreneurial class, and record investor confidence-leaders like Patrick are not just interpreting the moment; they are shaping the future. He believes that Africa’s progress will come not merely from disruption, but from direction-anchored in integrity, insight, and inclusion.

For Patrick, that vision is both personal and continental: a future where digital tech (including AI) and financial stewardship power Africa’s growth story-making finance not only smarter, but more human, transparent, and transformative.

Guided by integrity and innovation, Patrick envisions a continent where intelligent finance fuels sustainable prosperity-and where Africa’s brightest ideas attract the world’s capital.

In partnership with Omni Strategies Ghana, a software development and technology solutions company based in Accra, specialised in building software and websites, the Musician Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) is set to operate digitally in the coming days.

This announcement was made known by the President of the Union, Bessa Simons, during the 3rd Biennial Conference held under the theme, ‘Positioning MUSIGA for Growth in a Digital Era.’

Bessa Simons affirmed that before the year ends, MUSIGA is going fully digital, saying, ‘We’ve built this system that is going to allow MUSIGA to operate. The office management is going to be fully digital. If even you want to register, you can do it on your Android phone, and you’ll get the results.’

He added that MUSIGA is working with Omni Strategies Ghana, who are also the managers of GMX, a music streaming platform championing Ghanaian music.

He added that the streaming platform, since it began operation six months ago, has been able to connect with almost 90% of Ghana’s media, radio stations, and television stations, and they only promote Ghanaian music.

‘So if you are somewhere, you want to say, I want to hear Ghana music, they will pop up. And so that is why we will be traveling with them to all the regions for them to do their pilot. So at least if your music is there, we know you are already receiving royalties,’ he said.

Bessa Simons disclosed that ‘Central to our growth strategy is an ongoing MUSIGA membership drive across all regions, aimed at welcoming more youth-including not only secular musicians, but also choristers and traditional artistes-embracing all dimensions of our musical heritage and strengthening our union’s unity and cultural influence.’

He added that the union has been able to offer Group Life Insurance for the third year, and this insurance covers artistes, their spouse, children, and parents.

‘Even if something happens to you and you can’t play music again, you get a lump sum payment. That’s why you should join us-when you join the musicians’ union, we’ll make sure you have your National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) card, so at least when you go to the hospital, the doctors will look after you, unless it’s a very critical situation,’ he added.

Flamengo etched their name into South American football history on Saturday, becoming the first Brazilian club to win the Copa Libertadores four times after a hard-fought victory over rivals Palmeiras.

The breakthrough came in the 67th minute when former Real Madrid and Manchester City defender Danilo powered a header into the bottom corner from a Giorgian de Arrascaeta corner, sending Filipe Luis’ side into wild celebration.

Palmeiras came agonisingly close to drawing level late on. With just two minutes left in regulation time, forward Victor Roque squandered a golden chance, firing over the bar from close range when it seemed easier to score.

Flamengo nearly wrapped up the contest in stoppage time, but Everton’s low free-kick was pushed onto the post by Palmeiras goalkeeper Carlos Miguel, keeping the champions on edge until the final whistle.

The triumph reinforces the modern dominance of both clubs in the competition; five of the last seven Libertadores titles have been won by either Flamengo or Palmeiras.

The win also places Flamengo coach Filipe Luis in elite company-he becomes the ninth person to lift the trophy both as a player and as a coach, having previously won it twice with the club in 2019 and 2022.

Despite the historic outcome, the match began cautiously. A cagey first half produced no shots on target, though controversy briefly flared in the 30th minute when Flamengo midfielder Erick Pulgar escaped a potential straight red card for a studs-up challenge on Bruno Fuchs.

The fixture added another tense chapter to the teams’ growing rivalry; Palmeiras had triumphed 2-1 the last time they met in a Libertadores final, back in 2021.

A Circuit Court in Tema has sentenced two police officers, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Nasiru Amadu, 48, and Corporal Emmanuel Mintah, 43, to a combined 13 years’ in prison for unlawful possession and conspiracy to traffic narcotics.

The court, presided over by Her Honour Eleanor Kakra Barnes-Botchway, also fined the two 10,000 penalty units (GHS120,000) each. Failure to pay the fine will result in an additional three-year jail term each.

According to the prosecutor, Assistant Superintendent of Police Ernest Kuofie, a police officer stationed at Afienya District Police Command reported suspicious activities involving the two convicted officers in 2023.

Nasiru Amadu, was at the time the second-in-command at the Sakumono District Police Headquarters, while Emmanuel Mintah served under him as a service driver.

On November 19, 2023, officers on snap-check duty received intelligence that a Nissan Navara with registration number GP 727 was transporting narcotics from Ho to Accra.

At about 7:15 p.m. the same day, the accused officers arrived at the checkpoint and were intercepted. A search of their vehicle uncovered eight sacks containing 541 compressed parcels of substances suspected to be narcotics.

Further investigations revealed that Emmanuel Mintah had a relative, known as ‘Oluman,’ a resident of Ashaiman Tulaku and a known narcotics dealer. On the day of the incident, Emmanuel Mintah had been hired by Oluman to transport Indian hemp from Peki Tsibu in the Volta Region to Tulaku. Mintah then contacted Nasiru Amadu, who also communicated with Oluman to finalise the arrangement.

After agreeing on the terms, the two officers drove a police vehicle with registration number GP 727 from Sakumono to a forest near Peki Tsibu, where they received the drugs from a waiting Benz bus.

They were arrested while transporting the substances. It was later established that this was the second time the officers had engaged in such illegal activity.

The seized exhibits were examined and confirmed by the Forensic Crime Laboratory to be narcotics.

The court held that the officers unlawfully possessed narcotics for trafficking, in violation of Section 23(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960, and Section 37(2)(b) of the Narcotic Control Commission Act, 2020 (Act 1019).

A fresh dispute has erupted within the family of the late highlife legend, Daddy Lumba, as a heated disagreement between Family Head Abusuapanin Kofi Owusu and Evangelist Papa Shee has thrown funeral preparations into yet another round of controversy.

Appearing on UTV’s United Showbiz on Saturday night, the two men clashed over which date should be considered the legitimate and final arrangement for the late musician’s burial.

Abusuapanin Kofi Owusu insisted that the funeral will be held on December 13, a date he says was agreed upon in consultation with Manhyia Palace.

‘The funeral will come on December 13,’ he declared emphatically.

But Evangelist Papa Shee-who claims to represent Daddy Lumba’s senior sister, Ernestina Akosua Fosu, and a faction of the extended family-vehemently rejected the December 13 date.

He insisted that his side of the family preferred March 14, marking the second time they have demanded a change after earlier dismissing a proposed December 6 date.

According to Papa Shee, several issues make the December date unacceptable, including, family members needing clarity on what exactly caused Lumba’s death, one of the late musician’s children writing exams and another child allegedly lacking the necessary travel documents to come for the burial.

‘We won’t allow the December 13 date,’ Papa Shee stressed, adding that certain family concerns had not been addressed.

Abusuapanin Kofi Owusu dismissed Papa Shee’s concerns, stating firmly that an autopsy had already been conducted. He invited Papa Shee and his associates to bring a medical expert of their choice to verify the results if they doubted the findings.

He further argued that the delays in burying the music icon were being caused by Papa Shee and a woman he accused of stirring unnecessary conflict within the family.

‘I aim to get Lumba buried. All these delays are coming from Papa Shee and the lady causing the problems,’ he said.

On the matter of Lumba’s children, the family head maintained that they were fully aware of the arrangements and were making the necessary preparations to attend.

Their confrontation comes on the heels of a Kumasi High Court judgement ordering the family head to recognise both Akosua Serwaa and Priscilla Ofori, as wives of the late musician, and allow them perform widowhood rites.

The ruling followed a legal challenge by Akosua Serwaa, who had sought to be acknowledged as the sole wife of the late Daddy Lumba.

Daddy Lumba’s passing has drawn intense public attention, given his towering presence in Ghana’s music history. Yet, the prolonged disputes over funeral arrangements have left fans frustrated and confused.

While Abusuapanin Kofi Owusu maintains that December 13, is final, Papa Shee’s faction appears determined to resist the date-raising questions about whether another standoff is looming.

For now, the nation waits for clarity as the late highlife icon’s family struggles to settle on a unified path to honour his memory.

Hiplife grandpapa, Reggie Rockstone, has issued a stark warning about what he describes as a crippling wave of unnecessary rivalries tearing through Ghana’s music industry.

Speaking on Starr Chat with Bola Ray on November 272025, the genre pioneer said years of feuds, fractured alliances, and ego battles have left the industry too divided to command respect-especially when engaging corporate bodies.

‘Let me begin with my own people. We ourselves are so divided that we don’t have a united front to even go sit with these folks. We are so fragmented. Every day, you hear that this person and that person are beefing,’ he lamented.

Rockstone didn’t spare fans either, accusing them of stoking tensions and fuelling conflicts that cripple collaboration.

‘Everybody, including the fans who are the major people fuelling these feuds, is to blame,’ he charged.

When asked whether he had made attempts to bridge the rifts, the Hiplife legend said he has been working tirelessly-and quietly-to bring artistes together.

‘Almost everybody. I have always been working behind the scenes to bring people together,’ he revealed.

For him, the path to unity is clear: education, awareness, and a shared commitment to collective progress.

‘We need to let them know that we are all in this together. That if I eat, you will also eat.’

Rockstone also called on the government to pay serious attention to youth development, while urging musicians to clean up their own house.

‘To the government, pay attention to the youth. And in the same breath, I’m talking to my own people saying, get your act together,’ he pressed.

In every generation and in every land, humanity has faced seasons of hardship. From personal struggles and economic distress to illness, loss, and uncertainty about the future, difficulties are an unavoidable part of life’s journey.

Yet, across centuries of faith and experience, one timeless truth continues to offer comfort and direction: when you face difficulties, turn to God Almighty. The pages of The Holy Bible are filled with testimonies of men and women who encountered overwhelming trials but found strength, deliverance, and restoration when they placed their trust in God.

Life’s challenges often arrive without warning. A sudden loss of employment, a painful diagnosis, family conflict, or national crises can shake even the strongest hearts. In such moments, human solutions may fall short, and courage may seem to fade.

Yet Scripture reminds believers that God is not distant in times of trouble. ‘God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble’ (Psalm 46:1). This declaration is not merely poetry; it is a living assurance that God remains actively involved in the lives of those who seek Him.

Turning to God in difficult times is more than a religious ritual; it is an act of profound faith. It requires humility to admit one’s limitations and to acknowledge that human wisdom alone cannot settle every problem.

King Solomon, one of the wisest men who ever lived, advised, ‘Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths’ (Proverbs 3:5-6). This call to trust challenges believers to surrender control and allow God to guide their steps, even when the path ahead seems unclear.

The Scriptures also reveal that difficulties are not always signs of abandonment. Often, they are instruments through which God refines character and deepens faith. The Apostle Peter wrote, ‘Though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith. may be found to praise, honour, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ’ (1 Peter 1:6-7). Trials, painful as they may be, can become workshops where patience, endurance, and spiritual maturity are forged.

Many biblical figures walked through deep valleys before experiencing God’s deliverance. Job lost his children, wealth, and health in rapid succession. Stripped of every earthly comfort, he still declared, ‘Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him’ (Job 13:15). In the end, God restored Job’s fortunes and blessed him with even greater abundance than before. His story remains a powerful reminder that faith in adversity is never wasted.

Likewise, the life of Joseph illustrates how God can turn suffering into purpose. Betrayed by his brothers, sold into slavery, and unjustly imprisoned, Joseph endured years of hardship. Yet he remained faithful to God. When his destiny finally unfolded, he rose to become a ruler in Egypt and later saved his family from famine. Looking back, he told his brothers, ‘You meant evil against me; but God meant it for good’ (Genesis 50:20). This profound statement affirms that God is able to transform even the darkest experiences into instruments of blessing.

Turning to God in times of difficulty also involves prayer. Prayer is the sacred bridge between human weakness and divine strength. The Apostle Paul urged believers, ‘Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God’ (Philippians 4:6). Prayer does not always change circumstances instantly, but it certainly changes the heart of the one who prays. Through prayer, fears are quieted, faith is renewed, and hope is rekindled.

In today’s fast-paced world, many people lean heavily on technology, wealth, influence, or human connections when trouble arises. While these may offer temporary solutions, they cannot replace the enduring peace that comes from trusting in God. Jesus Himself warned, ‘For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?’ (Matthew 16:26). Material success is fragile and fleeting, but faith in God anchors the soul beyond the storms of life.

Moreover, God does not merely provide solutions; He offers His presence. Sometimes the greatest gift in suffering is not immediate escape but divine companionship. God assured the prophet Isaiah, ‘When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned’ (Isaiah 43:2). This promise does not deny the reality of waters or fire, but it guarantees that God walks with His people through them.

Turning to God also demands obedience and righteousness. Hardship can tempt people to abandon moral principles in search of quick relief. Yet the Bible consistently teaches that lasting deliverance is connected to upright living. ‘Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all’ (Psalm 34:19). Righteousness does not exempt one from trouble, but it ensures divine help in the midst of it.

Faith in God is not blind optimism. It is a confident assurance rooted in God’s unchanging character. The writer of Hebrews reminds believers that God is faithful to His promises. Even when outcomes differ from human expectations, God’s purposes remain perfect.

The Apostle Paul, who endured imprisonment, beatings, and persecution, boldly testified, ‘And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose’ (Romans 8:28).

In moments of despair, it is easy to feel alone. Yet God often uses the community of faith as channels of comfort. The encouragement of a fellow believer, the warmth of compassionate words, and shared prayers can become tangible reminders of God’s love. Turning to God does not isolate a person; rather, it often draws them into deeper fellowship with others who are walking the same path of faith.

Ultimately, turning to God in times of difficulty is an invitation to experience His power, mercy, and faithfulness in new ways. It is in the furnace of hardship that testimonies are born. It is in the night of weeping that songs of deliverance are prepared for the morning. As the psalmist declared with confidence, ‘Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning’ (Psalm 30:5).

In a world filled with uncertainty, one truth remains unshaken: God Almighty is the sure refuge of the troubled heart. When human strength fails, His power still stands. When doors close, His hand can open new pathways. When hope seems dim, His light shines brightest. Therefore, in every season of difficulty, whether public or private, great or small, let hearts be lifted heavenward. For those who turn to God will never turn in vain.

A new energy swept through the city as Accra Financial Centre, Stanbic Heights and the Standard Chartered Buildings, the three premier Grade A commercial office destinations managed by Broll Ghana Ltd, came together to host the maiden edition of Corporate in Motion, a wellness-forward initiative designed to inspire healthier lifestyles at the workplace.

The event was expertly curated and implemented by LYF Arena, an initiative of Strategic Solutions Plus Ghana, Ghana’s innovative wellness platform that is transforming how organizations engage with employee health and fitness, demonstrating the future of scalable wellness solutions across Africa.

This landmark event marks the first time a collaborative wellness experience of this scale has been organised across the three buildings, positioning them as pioneers of corporate wellbeing within Ghana’s commercial real estate space.

Driving Wellness, Community and Corporate Culture

Corporate in Motion was born from a shared belief that healthier employees build stronger organizations. The leadership teams of Accra Financial Centre, Standard Chartered Building and Stanbic Heights have collectively championed this vision, setting a new benchmark for corporate wellness programming in Ghana.

The event was graciously supported by valued sponsors who played a key role in delivering an impactful experience:

Broll Ghana Ltd – Key partner

Samsung Ghana – Technology and product support

DHL – Logistics partner

The Bank Hospital – Medical partner

Accra Metropolitan Assembly – Official endorsement and support

Decathlon Ghana – Sports retailer and fitness partner

Their contributions powered a successful day dedicated to movement, community, and healthy living.

Event Day Activities and Highlights

Corporate in Motion delivered a vibrant and inclusive lineup of activities open to participants of all fitness levels:

10km Run – From Accra Financial Centre to Stanbic Heights

10km Walk – AFC to Stanbic Heights

5km Run – From AFC to Stanbic Heights via Independence Ave.

5km Walk – AFC to Stanbic Heights via Independence Ave.

Cycling – 10km ride from AFC to Stanbic Heights

Yoga on the Tower – A serene rooftop yoga session promoting mindfulness and mental wellness

The event which was held on Saturday the 29th November attracted over 500 participants, including building employees and members of the broader community, highlighting the significance of wellness activities. Winners across the various categories were awarded for their performance. The ultimate award of Overall Best Tower, which was the building that demonstrated the highest participation, team spirit, and overall engagement was proudly won by Accra Financial Centre.

Month-Long Step Count Challenge

In the month leading up to the event, participants across all three buildings joined an exciting Step Count Challenge, generating daily motivation and camaraderie. The challenge encouraged colleagues to increase their daily movement, share progress, and engage in healthy competition. The overall winner received a special award for their outstanding commitment to staying active.

Looking Ahead

Corporate in Motion has set the stage for a stronger wellness culture within corporate Ghana. The three buildings AFC, SCB, and Stanbic Heights in partnership with LYF Arena look forward to expanding this initiative and strengthening partnerships that promote a healthier corporate ecosystem.

The Ghana Police Service has debunked claims that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno is dead.

According to a statement issued on X (formerly Twitter) yesterday, the Police Service said the IGP ‘is alive and well and going about his duties as expected.’

‘The attention of the Ghana Police Service has been drawn to some speculation that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno is deceased. We wish to categorically state that these reports are false,’ part of the statement read.

While describing the rumours as reckless and insensitive, the statement urged police officers, family members, loved ones, and the general public to disregard these reports.

It further warned that publication of false news is a criminal offence and anyone caught in the act would be dealt with in accordance with the law.

‘We would like to caution persons behind these malicious, insensitive, and reckless claims to note that disinformation constitutes an offense and perpetrators will be brought to justice when identified,’ the statement added.

Just last week, President John Mahama accepted the recommendation of the Police Council to extend the tenure of Mr. Yohuno as IGP by two more years.

IGP Yohuno will attain his statutory retirement age in December 2025, hence the recommendation for a two-year contract extension.

President Mahama, in a letter dated November 25, 2025 and signed by his Secretary, Dr. Callistus Mahama, conveyed the decision.

According to the letter, the IGP’s re-engagement takes effect from December 28, 2025, during which he will continue to serve as the head of the Police Service, discharging all duties and responsibilities attached to the office.

The Presidency noted that the extension reflects the Council’s ‘firm conviction’ that Mr. Yohuno’s leadership remains essential to strengthening operational effectiveness, sustaining ongoing reforms, and ensuring stability within the Police Service during this critical period.

The IGP has been requested to formally accept the re-engagement within three days of receipt of the letter, which was also addressed to the Vice President, the Chief of Staff, and the Minister for the Interior.

Accra Hearts of Oak returned to winning ways on Saturday after securing a narrow 1-0 victory over Vision FC at the University of Ghana Stadium, a result that breathes fresh life into their Premier League campaign.

Mawuli Wayo proved the hero of the afternoon, calmly slotting home the decisive goal in the first half after Hearts launched a dominant start.

His strike rewarded the Phobians’ early pressure and set the tone for a spirited display, lifting the atmosphere in the stands as they headed into the interval with a deserved lead.

Vision FC came back from the break with renewed purpose, carving out several promising opportunities in search of an equaliser.

However, Hearts goalkeeper Solomon Agbasi stood firm, pulling off a string of impressive saves to keep his side ahead.

The hard-fought win, Hearts’ fifth of the season, pushes them up the league table and strengthens their title ambitions.

For Vision FC, the defeat extends their struggles away from home, with their search for an away victory still ongoing.