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ALL ROADS in Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital, led to the Heroes Park at the Baba Yara Stadium, the venue of Mrs. Elizabeth Agyeman’s funeral rites, last Saturday afternoon.

The deceased, an accomplished woman, was also known as ‘Nana Agyeiwaa’. She was the wife of the late Nana Akwasi Agyeman, the longest serving Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) boss and a royal of the Golden Stool of Asanteman.

Top dignitaries including former President John Agyekum Kufuor and former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, were present at the event.

President John Dramani Mahama, who is currently on an international assignment in the People’s Republic of China and his brother, Ibrahim Mahama, a business mogul, sent a delegation to represent them.

Ken Adjei, the Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources; Sammy Gyamfi, GoldBod boss; Sam Nartey George, Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations as well as other National Democratic Congress (NDC) government officials graced the event.

The solemn programme also attracted top traditional leaders from Asanteman and other parts of the country, who were all there to give a befitting farewell to a woman, widely regarded as generous and a mother-for-all.

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) Chief Executive, Ofori-Agyeman Boadi aka ‘Zuba’, Sam Pyne, the immediate-past KMA boss, former and present government officials, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) and others, were also present.

The well-attended funeral rites was characterised by the singing of dirges as well as drumming and dancing to traditional Asante mourning songs. Muskets were widely fired, indicating the mood of mourning.

Mrs. Elizabeth Agyeman left behind prominent children, including Dr. Agyeman, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Nana Prempeh, Nana Bonsu, Ing Nana Atta Poku Agyeman, Kumasi Urban Roads Boss, Nana Akua, and Attaa Pokua.

Earlier on Thursday, the mortal remains of the deceased were interred during a private ceremony at a cemetery in Kwaman, her hometown, which was witnessed by family members, children and some selected people.

GCB Bank Plc has officially outdoored Sheagles Soar, a groundbreaking women’s leadership development initiative aimed at dismantling barriers, repairing the ‘broken rung,’ and creating pathways for more women to rise into leadership positions within the country’s banking industry.

The Sheagles Soar initiative is anchored on a 3Ps framework – Professional, Personal, and Partnerships – offering holistic support to women at various stages of their leadership journey.

Speaking at the launch, the Managing Director of GCB Bank Plc, Farihan Alhassan, reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to advancing women’s leadership.

‘It is not about replacing men with women, but about forging a leadership culture where everyone thrives and contributes fully,’ he stated.

Mr. Alhassan further emphasised the importance of the initiative, noting that it would go a long way in building competence and confidence among women within the banking and finance industry.

‘This holistic programme builds competence, confidence, and connectivity, equipping women to lead with authenticity, influence agendas, and leave a lasting legacy,’ he added.

Mr. Peter Yao Bosrotsi, Manager of HR Business Partnering at GCB Bank Plc, also highlighted the vision behind the initiative.

‘Sheagles Soar is a testament to GCB’s commitment to strengthening the leadership pipeline and creating equal opportunities for women to rise to the top. It seeks to reshape our culture to embrace inclusion, confidence, and influence,’ he said.

The programme opened with a spoken word performance by Emmanuella Kuffour Banafo, Acting Lead, Talent Management, which set the tone for the evening.

A highlight of the event was an interactive live coaching session led by Grace Krobo-Edusei, CEO of the Grace Centre for Growth and Excellence, where participants engaged in practical strategies for leadership growth and navigating workplace dynamics.

The event climaxed with the official unveiling of Sheagles Soar, marked by a special video presentation and fireworks display symbolising the Bank’s bold step toward transforming leadership culture.

This was followed by a symbolic signing of the HeForShe Pledge Book by Professor Joshua Alabi, Board Chairman of GCB Bank Plc, underscoring the importance of male allyship in advancing inclusion.

In his remarks, Prof. Alabi reaffirmed the Board’s dedication to promoting women’s participation in executive leadership.

‘At GCB Bank, we have drawn a clear programme of action to drive women’s inclusivity at the highest levels of our organisation,’ he said.

‘Our goal is to improve women’s representation on the Executive Committee by at least 30% by 2028. Initiatives like Sheagles Soar will be central to achieving this transformation,’ he added.

The Sheagles Soar initiative provides coaching circles, career development pathways, and allyship structures modelled after the UN’s HeForShe principle. It prepares women for progressive leadership roles at various levels such as supervisory Level, management level and executive Level.

The company explained that the supervisory level focuses on self-leadership, communication, and team coordination; the management level builds strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and agility; and the executive level hones vision-setting, enterprise leadership, and boardroom readiness.

The Young Scientists Programme of the Wildlife and Human Resources Organisation (WHRO), in partnership with advocacy groups, has launched an initiative using arts to raise awareness on the impact of pollution on Ghana’s coastal communities.

The initiative, supported by A Rocha Ghana, GMES Africa Projects, Nature Today Ghana, and the Presbyterian Education Unit, engaged students in using paintings and other artistic expressions to help protect the environment.

Participating schools, including La Presbyterian Senior High School and Osu Presbyterian Senior High School, through interactive sessions discussed issues ranging from biodiversity protection, responsible environmental behavior, and the use of satellite-based Earth Observation tools to monitor ecosystems.

According to the organizers, the interactive sessions was aimed at arousing public interest as well as inspiring greater commitment to environmental conservation across the country.

Beyond artistic expression, the students also participated in an essay competition on topics including personal responsibility to collective community action in protecting the environment.

The judges lauded the work of 20 students especially students from La Presbyterian SHS who subsequently organized a beach clean up exercise demonstrating their commitment to help protect the environment.

All participants received certificates and public recognition, while eight outstanding students were also awarded cash prizes, educational materials, and branded merchandise for their efforts.

Daniel Quarshie of GMES Africa Projects, commended the students for their enthusiasm and strong understanding of environmental conservation, particularly the use of satelite based technology as a tool to protect the country’s natural resources.

Jannah-Firdaus Alhussein of Wildlife and Human Resources Organisation (WHRO), described the programme as a powerful tool for inspiring young people to ‘protect, restore, and sustain the country’s environment.’

Dr. Andrews Agyekumhene, Executive Director of Wildlife and Human Resources Organisation emphasized that the school-based initiative highlights the vital role the youths play in supporting the country to address pollution especially along the coast.

He noted that through creativity and knowledge , the students had proven that meaningful change can begin in the classroom and extend to address broader societal challenges.

The British Council’s TeachingEnglish programme will hold a free, three-day online conference from October 9 to 11, 2025, to celebrate World Teachers’ Day.

The conference is themed ‘Global Voices, Future Focus.’ Over three inspiring days, participants will have the chance to connect with peers from every continent, share experiences, and gain practical skills that can be applied immediately in their classrooms.

This dynamic professional development event goes beyond theory-it’s an immersive learning experience that blends cutting-edge ideas with real-world classroom practice.

All sessions are led by experienced English language teachers and teacher educators who understand the challenges and opportunities of today’s teaching environments. Participants will explore fresh approaches to digital teaching, managing multilingual classrooms, integrating sustainability education, and embedding 21st-century skills into everyday lessons.

World Teachers’ Day 2025 will unfold across three thematic days:

9 October – Professional Development and Digital Tools

Sessions include:

Rethinking Professional Development in a Connected World (Plenary, Cecilia Nobre)

Top Tips for Reflective Practice (Anestin Lum Chi)

Using AI to Boost Confidence (Man Wu)

Digital Storytelling and Multimedia Projects (Mary Rose Banaag)

10 October – Multilingualism and 21st-Century Skills

Sessions include:

Multilingual Approaches in the Classroom (Panel: Amol Padwad, Yiviri Tombir, Adrienn Szlapak)

Classroom Management in Multilingual Classes (Aung Min Paing)

Design Thinking in Projects (Ana Lucía Castells Ruiz)

Integrating 21st-Century Skills (Sherly Hephzibah)

11 October – Sustainability and Language Skills

Sessions include:

Making Sustainability Part of Daily Practice (Plenary, Christopher Graham)

Role Play to Teach Climate Change (Iman Hassan Zain)

Vocabulary Games for Problem Solving (Iyab? Adebimpe Akintola)

Boosting Learner Engagement in Speaking Activities (Inga Mdivani)

Nii Doodo Dodoo, Country Director of British Council Ghana, commented:

‘This event is a fantastic opportunity for teachers in [country] to access global thought leadership on English language teaching-from AI innovation to sustainability in teaching, all for free. We especially encourage educators to register, learn, and connect with peers internationally. All attendees will receive a professional development certificate from the British Council.’

Speaking about the planned event, Michael Connolly, Director of English and School Education at the British Council, added: ‘At the British Council, we’re proud to connect, inspire, and empower English teachers around the globe. This conference, themed ‘Global Voices, Future Focus,’ is a celebration of our shared commitment to professional growth, inclusivity, and innovation in the classroom. We unite educators from every continent to explore themes like digital teaching, multilingual approaches, climate action, and 21st-century skills toward a more progressive future for learners around the world.’

Alison Devine, Head of English Connects, commented: ‘The conference captures the very essence of what TeachingEnglish achieves as a global hub for English educators. The TeachingEnglish online platform enables teachers to connect, reflect, and grow. We plan to extend this to the conference, where our experienced panelists will speak about digital innovation while exploring multilingualism and 21st-century skills. For us, this fuels teachers’ professional development, creativity, and global community.’

Head Coach of Kumasi Asante Kotoko, Abdul Karim Zito has made a strong case for Kotoko forward, Albert Amoah to be called for the senior nation team, the Black Stars.

Speaking to the media after his side’s 2-0 victory against Bibiani Gold Stars in an outstanding game at the Baba Yara Stadium on Wednesday, Coach Zito said Amoah deserves a shot in the national team.

‘You saw what he did and you are called into the Black Stars based on performance and if it is performance, I think Amoah is on top; he deserves at least to be called,’ Karim Zito said.

The 23-year-old is in good form for the Kumasi based side and has two goals in three matches in this season’s Ghana Premier League.

He scored the Porcupine Warrior’s second goal against Gold Stars on Wednesday while providing the assist for Peter Amidu’s opener in the 14th minute.

Albert Amoah who joined Kotoko from Accra Great Olympics, was expected to replace Inaki Williams in the Black Stars team following an injury to the Athletic Bilbao Captain.

However, Coach Otto Addi opted for Coventry City forward Brandon Thomas-Asante who was called as Williams’ replacement.

But coach Zito is optimistic Amoah has what it takes to play for the Black Stars while praising his side for sticking to the game plan.

He said the team that played Gold Stars was a ‘different Kotoko’ as it approached the game with a different attitude.

‘You’ve seen a different Kotoko today with different attitude. What I told them-the players-was to go on the attack and make sure no goal is conceded,’ he said.

‘We’ve played two matches at home, we won one, and drew one. It’s not bad but we are going to fight in the away games and get points to replace the two we lost here’ Karim Zito added.

The second edition of the National Boardroom Governance Summit will be held on October 14, 2025, at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra.

Organised by Professor Douglas Boateng, the summit is expected to bring together more than 800 CEOs, board chairs, directors, and governance professionals from Ghana and other countries. The event will focus on accountability, transparency, and leadership in corporate governance.

Professor Boateng said the summit aims to help leaders turn governance principles into measurable outcomes.

He noted that the 2025 edition continues efforts to promote practical solutions and strengthen accountability across the continent.

The theme for this year, ‘Daring to be Different: The Role of the Chairperson in Effective Boardroom Governance,’ will examine how chairpersons can enhance board performance, support innovation, and build stakeholder trust.

The keynote address will be delivered by the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, reflecting government’s recognition of good governance as vital to development.

Speakers will include Akosua Apea Osafo of JLD Legal Consultancy; Professor Kofi Abotsi, Dean of UPSA Law School; Dr. Braimah of the Institute of Directors Ghana; Stephane Miezan of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce; Chief Alhassan Andani, economist and former CEO of Stanbic Bank Ghana; and Mary Asare Yeboah, President of the Institute of Directors Ghana.

For the first time, the summit will be broadcast in French to allow wider participation from francophone Africa, as part of efforts to strengthen Ghana’s role as a hub for boardroom governance on the continent.

TikTok sensation, Islamic Prince and dance instructor cum influencer Champion Rolie have taken over the internet after the two produced a comic content which has since gone viral.

Known for his popular phrase, ‘It is My Dream to Become an Actor,’ the content portrays Islamic Prince meeting Champion Rolie for the first time, but their encounter is disturbed by a neighbour, angering Islamic Prince and prompting him to take action.

The content, which was posted on Champion Rolie’s TikTok page, under the caption, ‘OMG don’t try me else he will break you @Islamicprince’ has generated a lot of buzz on social media, with many unable to hide their excitement about the content.

Mainatmoha wrote, ‘Ei br3da, so ur (your) dream never come true?? Everyday it’s ur dream, why?’

TEEMAH stated, ‘God ooo why am I seeing this at night? Now I can’t hold my laughter anymore’.

Kwansima also wrote, ‘I started laughing before the acting started.’

Ohenewaa stated,’The camera guy did so well anka Rolie go spoil the video. (sic)’

The development of young referees under the ‘Catch Them Young’ initiative reached a new milestone as budding female officials took charge of matches at the ongoing Elite U15 Girls Inter-Regional Championship at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.

The exercise forms part of a Capacity Building Course jointly organised by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and FIFA through the FIFA League Development Programme.

It provides practical, match-day experience to help young female referees apply what they have learned in real-game situations.

Former FIFA referee and programme mentor, Emmanuella Aglago, supervised the young officials on the field, offering real-time guidance and encouragement. She stressed that combining mentorship with practical sessions is crucial for developing confidence and professionalism in officiating.

Fitness Instructor, Millicent Kanor, commended the girls for their discipline, fitness, and steady improvement, noting that their participation in the championship would serve as a strong foundation for future national and international assignments.

Madam Louisa Amanor also emphasised the importance of the hands-on sessions, explaining that they sharpen the referees’ communication, decision-making, and game management skills.

The Catch Them Young Refereeing initiative continues to be a vital component of the GFA’s youth development strategy, empowering young female referees with the technical knowledge, leadership qualities, and confidence required to officiate at the highest levels of the sport.

Tragedy struck at Mpasatia in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, October 8, when a 40-year-old electrician, popularly known as Kofi Electrician, was electrocuted while fixing an earth wire in a three-bedroom house.

Information gathered by DAILY GUIDE indicates that the deceased, who lived at Nkawie, had been hired by a landlady, Madam Fati Adams, to correct an electrical fault in her house, which had been experiencing irregular power issues.

Eyewitnesses say the incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. while the electrician was working on a wooden ladder. He reportedly fell to the ground and died instantly.

The landlady, who had gone to the market to buy foodstuffs to prepare a meal for the electrician upon his request, returned to find him lying motionless. When she attempted to touch him, she was shocked by an electric current and ran out to seek help from nearby residents.

Residents described the deceased as a well-known electrician who frequently undertook jobs in the community.

Police from the Toase Divisional Command were later called to the scene to convey the body to the Afari Hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy.

Investigations have been launched to ascertain the exact cause of death and whether safety precautions were followed during the electrical work.

Tottenham Hotspur’s majority owners, the Lewis Family Trust, have injected £100 million of new capital into the club to reinforce its financial stability and support its long-term sporting ambitions.

In a statement, Spurs said the fresh investment would ‘further strengthen the club’s financial position and equip the club’s leadership team with additional resources to continue the focus on driving long-term sporting success.’

The injection comes from ENIC, the investment group controlled by the Lewis Family Trust, which holds an 86.58% majority stake in the club. The remaining 13.42% is owned by minority investors.

Former chairman Daniel Levy, who stepped down from his position in September, retains a 29.88% share in ENIC but no longer plays an active role in the club’s operations.

British businessman Joe Lewis, who once owned the majority of ENIC, transferred ownership to the Lewis Family Trust in 2022 and is no longer involved with Tottenham.

The Lewis family has overseen a series of leadership changes in recent months, and the club described the latest funding as part of their ‘ongoing commitment to the club and its future.’

A source close to the family said: ‘This is initial additional funding. As the club’s management decides what’s needed to deliver success, more money will be available. The Lewis family is committed to backing the club to be successful.’

Since Levy’s departure, Tottenham has reportedly received three separate expressions of interest regarding a potential takeover.