Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the Volta Region are preparing to take to the streets in protest, citing the government’s persistent failure to enforce the Persons with Disability Act, 2006 (Act 715).
They said despite the law being passed two decades ago to guarantee equal rights, accessibility, and employment opportunities, successive administrations had shown zero political will to implement it.
They lamented that crucial Legislative Instruments needed to penalise non-compliance have also not been fully operationalised.
The law granted a 10-year transition window, which expired in 2016, for all existing public buildings and service providers to retrofit their facilities to be disability-friendly.
Section 6 of the Act mandates that owners or occupiers of public spaces must provide appropriate facilities such as ramps, elevators, and lifts to make these locations fully accessible to PWDs.
The Ministry of Transport and local assemblies were also legally required to integrate the needs of PWDs into the design, construction, and operation of public transportation networks.
Madam Mispa Enyonam Henu, the Senior Project Officer at the Africa Disability Institute, told Ghana News Agency that failure of successive governments to ensure full implementation of the law was worrying.
She said most public buildings, transport systems, and educational facilities remained completely inaccessible to wheelchair users and the visually impaired.
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Madam Elikplim Afua Klu, the Volta Regional President of Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations, told GNA that the protest had become necessary to demand full enforcement of the law.
She said the mandated employment quotas for persons with disabilities in both public and private sectors continued to be ignored.
Madam Klu stated that they were currently mobilisingmembers and would announce the protest date once this phase was complete.
The Okuapemman Association of USA and Canada (OKUSACA), Ohio Chapter is thrilled to announce a momentous milestone in cultural preservation: The official coronation and elevation of distinguished traditional leaders to guide and serve the community.
This historic ceremony will mark the official enstoolment and elevation of:
Kwaku Nyame as Ohiohene
Nana Abena Oye Sempeh 1 as Krontihemea
Nana Akua Duoduwa as Ohiohemea
Maxwell Offei as Krontihene
JD Agyemfra as Okyeame
This esteemed event marks a landmark chapter for the diaspora community, honoring royal leadership, rich Ghanaian heritage, and the preservation of sacred regal customs in North America under the banner of “Our Culture, Our Heritage.”
Event Details:
Date: Friday, September 4, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Columbus Airport Marriott, 1375 N Cassady Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, USA
Community elders, members, extended family, cultural enthusiasts, and esteemed friends from across North America are warmly invited to witness these royal elevations, share in traditional customs, and celebrate the continuation of the rich Akwapim culture . To honor the solemnity, dignity, and revered royal protocols of this traditional enstoolment, all attendees are respectfully requested to adhere strictly to the black dress code.
For further information regarding the event, please contact:
Nana Oye Sempeh I: 614-599-2824
Rosemond Gyima: 614-897-6800
Offeibea Oppong: 614-390-4373
Join us as the community gathers in unity to bestow honor upon our newly crowned traditional rulers, uphold royal leadership, and strengthen the enduring bonds of the Okuapemman legacy!
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When institutional transparency gives way to bureaucratic silence, public confusion inevitably fills the void. The recent viral saga involving the Mawerehene of Adoagyiri, Nana Otuo Siriboe Safo Kankam, serves as a textbook example of how poor communication by an examination body can spark widespread panic and damage public trust. When the respected traditional ruler threatened legal action against the West African Examinations Council after receiving two contradictory performance slips for his ward, the issue was not actually a clandestine tampering of grades from excellent to average. Rather, it was a fundamental breakdown in how academic assessment data is interpreted, standardized, and communicated to the public.
A rigorous examination of the evidence reveals that the candidate was subject to two entirely different dictionary systems. The first slip, proclaiming exemplary terms like excellent alongside top numbers, did not originate from the official portal of the assessment body. It was generated by an unverified third party website or an internal school assessment software designed to translate numerical grades into flattering descriptive feedback for parents. The second slip, featuring descriptions such as high average and low average, reflected the official stanine measurement guide utilized by the council to contextualize performance across numerical bands. The grades themselves were fundamentally different records, meaning two separate checks or disparate datasets were being erroneously compared.
While the examination council may feel vindicated that it did not secretly alter student performance scores, celebrating a technical acquittal misses the entire point. The fault lies heavily at the door of the institution. For years, the council has permitted a chaotic ecosystem of unaccredited third party platforms, private school mock software, and speculative result checkers to proliferate unchecked. By failing to relentlessly educate parents, educators, and traditional authorities on the precise distinction between their official standard nine numerical scale and arbitrary descriptive adjectives, the council created the exact vacuum that allowed this misinformation to thrive.
We at Sankofaonline believes that Stakeholders deserve absolute clarity, especially when the educational futures of young graduates are at stake. Had the examination body proactively published comprehensive, accessible user guides detailing how official portal outputs differ from third party summary tools, this national spectacle could have been entirely avoided. When a high profile chief and private school proprietors openly accuse an examining authority of systemic foul play, it indicates a profound failure of public relations and stakeholder engagement.
Trust is built through proactive clarity, and moving forward, the examining council must take full ownership of its narrative by standardizing grade reporting, clamping down on predatory third party portals, and clearly explaining its evaluation metrics to the nation before the rumor mill takes control.
The Old Vandals Association (OVA) marked a historic milestone with the successful staging of the 2026 Vandals Jamboree at Commonwealth Hall of the University of Ghana, as fraternity leaders, alumni and distinguished guests gathered to celebrate a symbolic homecoming after five years away from the hall.
The event, held on August 1, 2026, was described as a defining moment in the fraternity’s history, signalling a renewed era of reconciliation, unity and institutional cooperation.
The annual gathering, which took place at the famous Bacchus Gardens inside the Vandal City, brought together generations of Old Vandals from across Ghana and abroad.
The 2026 edition carried added significance as it was the first Jamboree to be hosted at Commonwealth Hall since a prolonged impasse forced the fraternity to organise its celebrations away from campus.
Speaking during the ceremony, Member of Parliament and Deputy Minister, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, who represented Old Vandals serving in both the Executive and the Legislature, described the occasion as an emotional and historic reunion for members of the fraternity.
He expressed gratitude to the management of the University of Ghana for its role in restoring cordial relations that made the return possible. Dr. Apaak used the platform to call on current students of Commonwealth Hall to safeguard the peace that has now been restored.
According to him, preserving harmony within the university community remains essential to ensuring that the fraternity continues to thrive and maintain its respected place within the University of Ghana.
He stressed that every Vandal has a responsibility to act with restraint, maturity and wisdom, noting that nothing should be allowed to disrupt the peaceful atmosphere that has been painstakingly rebuilt.
He observed that maintaining positive engagement with the university administration would benefit both Commonwealth Hall and the wider University of Ghana community.
The Deputy Minister further indicated that sustaining the renewed relationship would provide the ideal foundation for preparations toward the celebration of the 70th Anniversary of Commonwealth Hall in 2027.
He expressed optimism that the milestone anniversary would become one of the most memorable events in the hall’s distinguished history.
One of the major highlights of the Jamboree was the announcement that the Global Head Office of the Old Vandals Association has officially reopened after remaining closed during the period of the impasse. Members described the development as a powerful symbol of institutional restoration and organisational renewal for the fraternity.
Another important milestone acknowledged during the gathering was the lifting of sanctions imposed on seven students who had been rusticated during the period of disagreement between the fraternity and university authorities.
It was announced that six of the affected students have since resumed their academic programmes at the University of Ghana, while members observed a solemn moment in remembrance of the seventh student who unfortunately passed away before benefiting from the resolution.
Dr. Apaak noted that the achievements celebrated at the Jamboree were the result of collective sacrifices and sustained engagement by many individuals and institutions.
He commended the contributions of Old Vandals serving within the Executive, the Legislature and the Judiciary for supporting efforts aimed at restoring peace and rebuilding confidence between the fraternity and the university.
Special recognition was also extended to the National Council of Elders of the Old Vandals Association for providing strategic leadership and wise counsel throughout the challenging period.
The National Executive of OVA was equally praised for remaining focused, coordinating reconciliation efforts and ensuring that the fraternity remained united despite the difficult circumstances.
The Deputy Minister further acknowledged the unwavering commitment of OVA’s regional chapters as well as its international branches in North America and the United Kingdom.
Their mobilisation of resources, advocacy and continuous support, he noted, demonstrated the enduring strength of the Vandal spirit and reinforced the fraternity’s enduring slogan that “Once a Vandal, Always a Vandal.”
Reflecting on the legacy of Commonwealth Hall, Dr. Apaak described the institution as one of Ghana’s foremost leadership incubators.
Over the decades, the hall has produced distinguished traditional rulers, politicians, judges, legal practitioners, vice chancellors, academics, researchers, business executives, security chiefs, media personalities, playwrights, entertainers and internationally acclaimed athletes who continue to contribute significantly to national development.
He further stated that the reputation of the Vandal fraternity has been built on decades of resilience, discipline, organisation and commitment to service.
According to him, the fraternity remains widely recognised as one of the country’s most structured, progressive and caring student traditions, with a rich heritage that continues to inspire successive generations of members.
Dr. Apaak also reflected on the values that define the Vandal identity, explaining that members proudly uphold the principles of freedom, equity, justice and service to society.
He noted that Vandals have consistently championed the cause of the voiceless while remaining fearless in defending what they believe to be right.
He reiterated that the fraternity’s name embodies the values of being Vivacious, Affable, Neighbourly, Dedicated, Altruistic and Loyal, while its enduring motto remains, “Truth Stands.”
The celebration concluded on a deeply emotional note as Dr. Apaak expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Old Vandals Association for honouring him in recognition of his longstanding contributions to the fraternity.
He described the award as the most cherished among the many honours he has received throughout his public life, reaffirming his unwavering commitment to the ideals and enduring legacy of Commonwealth Hall and the Old Vandals Association.
