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    Hon. Dr. Sebastian Sandaare (MP, DBI)  The Member of Parliament for the Daffiama Bussi Issa (DBI) Constituency and Leader of the Upper West Regional Caucus in Parliament, Hon. Dr. Sebastian Sandaare, has urged students to recognise that leadership begins with the everyday choices they make rather than after graduation or securing employment. Speaking at the Upper West Students’ Union (UWESU) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) public lecture on Saturday, August 8, 2026, on the theme, “Leadership, Health and Regional Development,” Hon. Sandaare said leadership is often wrongly associated with political power and the occupation of public office.  According to him, leadership goes beyond holding a political position because it is fundamentally about “influence, responsibility and service.” He explained that students demonstrate leadership when they choose integrity over dishonesty and when they view education not only as a means of ...

  The Upper West Members of Parliament Caucus has pledged to intensify advocacy for policies that advance education, skills training, and youth empowerment, as the Upper West Students’ Union [UWESU] marked its 30th anniversary at the Sunyani Technical University. The anniversary, held under the theme “The Role of Leadership and Public Service in Promoting Youth Development and Regional Progress”, brought together students, traditional authorities, and dignitaries from the Upper West Region. Delivering the keynote address, Hon. Sebastian Sandaare, Member of Parliament for Daffiama, Bussie, Issa, and Chairman of the Upper West MPs Caucus, described the occasion as a celebration of “the vision, commitment, and unity of young people from the Upper West Region.”  Hon. Sandaare told the gathering that true leadership must be measured by impact, not position. “Leadership is not only about occupying positions or holding titles. True leadership is about identifying problems and wor...

  The District Chief Executive for Nadowli Kaleo District on May 14th commissioned a newly constructed Kindergarten block for the Nadowli Model Day Nursery, marking another step in the district’s push to expand access to early childhood education. The commissioning took place at around 12 noon, with traditional leaders, Education officials, parents, teachers, and students in attendance.  Speaking at the ceremony, the DCE said the project forms part of the district’s medium-term development plan to “touch all communities within Nadowli Kaleo.” She explained that the district is rolling out projects “in bits” and moving from community to community based on identified needs. “We have a lot in our developmental plan. The medium-term plans have captured a lot of communities that we’re going to handle,” she said. She credited the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) for raising the funds that made the KG block possible and thanked the technocrats, engineers, planners, and assembly w...

The GRASAG Judiciary Board has annulled the University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (UBIIDS) GRASAG elections following an election petition filed by one of the contenders and 10 others.  The petitioners alleged irregularities, fraud, and a lack of credibility in the electoral register, among other issues. The petition was filed under the GRASAG constitution, which gives parties the right to challenge the validity of an election after the release of provisional results. The election was held on 2nd May 2026. The presidential race was fiercely contested between Magnus Balanoe Sunnabo and Mathew Azaang. On 3rd May 2026, the Electoral Commission released the provisional results as mandated by the constitution.  Mr. Mathew Azaang won with 395 votes, while Mr. Magnus Balanoe Sunnabo trailed with 394 votes—a difference of just one vote. Following the results, petitioner Magnus Balanoe Sunnabo and 10 others filed a petition seeking a rerun of the election. On 12th M...

  A football match meant for goals delivered something far greater, peace and unity, when Hon. Rose Puozaa, Assembly Member for the Dakpaa-Tuori Electoral Area, brought together the youth of both communities for a powerful memorial game on April 19, 2026. According to the Assembly Member, Dakpaa and Tuori have shared bonds of kinship, yet moments of youthful rivalry, especially during football and other social gatherings, have sometimes sparked tension. Determined to rewrite that story, Hon. Rose Puozaa organised the maiden memorial football match, which stands out as a sport at the heart of the rivalry, in order to inspire reconciliation. The match, held in memory of the late Hon. Mathias Asoma Puozaa, a revered former Assembly Member and Member of Parliament known for uniting people, carried deep emotional significance. His legacy as a peacemaker set the tone for a day that went beyond competition. Both teams put up their best to have the match end in a 3-3 draw. Beyond the 3...

  Hon. Bernard Mornah, 2024 Flagbearer, PNC The name Ibrahim Mahama has, over the years, gained remarkable prominence within Ghana’s public space. Through his mining engineering firm, Engineers and Planners, he has played a significant role in providing mining support services to some of the largest mining operations not only in Ghana but across the African continent. Founded in 1997, Engineers and Planners has grown steadily through hard work, resilience, and an exceptional vision for success. As founder and CEO, Ibrahim Mahama has consistently demonstrated the courage to venture into areas many entrepreneurs shy away from, navigating both financial and technical risks in his quest to build a truly indigenous company capable of competing on the global stage. The success of Engineers and Planners in today’s natural resource sector should not be taken lightly. It represents more than corporate growth; it is a symbol of Ghanaian capability and enterprise. As a nation, we must recogn...