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Charlotte Osei writes

Today as I mark 31 years at the Ghana Bar, I reflect on my life lessons in leadership from my mentor, lawyer and former President JEA Mills.

In July 2025, I had the honor of presenting a memorial lecture for Prof. John Evans Atta Mills, President of Ghana from 2009-2012. As his former student and mentee, I shared insights from his remarkable life as a man, teacher, and leader.

Here are 10 timeless leadership lessons from his legacy:

  1. Integrity is a Silent Superpower
    In a noisy world, Prof. Mills proved that unwavering integrity speaks louder than words.
  2. Humility is Strength Under Control
    “I will be President for all Ghanaians, whether they voted for me or not.” True power lies in humble service.
  3. Great Leaders Welcome Criticism
    He once told me, “You were right, and I was wrong.” Power that fears criticism is already bankrupt.
  4. Leadership is Service, Not Privilege
    “Real leadership begins when you lose the microphone.” He embodied servant leadership.
  5. Invest in the Next Generation
    His greatest legacy was mentoring young people and nurturing their potential.
  6. Be an Active Peacemaker
    He built bridges and fostered understanding, believing peace requires justice and mutual respect.
  7. Character Must Be Consistent
    He was the same person in private as in public. “You can’t fake legacy; time always tells.”
  8. Demand Excellence, Provide Support
    High expectations paired with unwavering support—the hallmark of effective leadership.
  9. Champion Inclusive Leadership
    He actively created opportunities for underrepresented groups, especially young women.
  10. Lead with Faith and Perseverance
    His deep faith gave him strength to overcome adversity and serve others with purpose.

Prof. Mills’ life reminds us that true leadership is about integrity, humility, and genuine service to others. His legacy challenges us to lead with character and lift others as we climb.

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Tolon MP hands over Canoe Boat to the People of Zantani worth GHC80,000

Deputy Minority Chief Whip and MP for Tolon, Hon. Alhaj Habib Iddrisu has handed over a Canoe Boat to the people of Zantani, a riverine community, marking a significant step of enhancing transportation of the residents across the river.

The Canoe Boat which is 40-horsepower was commissioned for use by the MP worth 80,000 Ghana Cedis.

At a ceremony in Zantani, Hon. Habib Iddrisu handed over the Canoe and 50 live jackets to the Chief of the community, stating his commitment to addressing the basic essentials of the community members.

This follows several other interventions including connecting the community to national grid, provision of boreholes, women empowerment initiatives, donation of start-up tools to Master Craft Persons and Apprentices among others delivered to the people of Zantani tailored to reducing their plight and addressing their socio-economic needs.

Addressing the people, the MP asked them to take good care of the Canoe Boat, advising them to always fuel it with premix fuel for its safety and durability.

Story by: Inusah Dondaliya

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Ghanasco 65th Anniversary: Jira Buipewura Abdulai Jinapor donates a Bull to the school

The Paramount Chief of Buipe Traditional Area, Buipe Wura Abdulai Jinapor, has also contributed his widow’s might towards the 65th anniversary celebration of Ghana Senior High School, by donating a bull, a bag of maize, and undisclosed amount of cash to the management of the school.

Delegation led by elders of Buipe Wura Palace, presented the donations to the school on Thursday, 20th November, 2025 as part of activities marking the 65th anniversary celebration.

This follows a visit to the Jira Buipe Wura Abdulai Jinapor to inform him about the anniversary celebration months ago by a delegation led by the Head Master of Ghanasco, Douglas Haruna Yakubu. The Chief was also invited to attend the ceremony.

Presenting the items on behalf of the Gira Buipewura, Abdulai Jinapor, Ayawasu Gonja Chief in the Greater Accra Region, Garaba Lukman Issahaka Jaja expressed the commitment of the Chief to support the 65th anniversary celebration of Ghanasco, the reason, he made such donation to the school.

On behalf of the entire school, the head Master of Ghanasco, Douglas Haruna Yakubu expressed his profound gratitude to the Buipewura for the gesture done them, remarking that it will add value to the anniversary celebration which comes off today

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N/R GJA Awards: Inusah Hamzah Lansah wins best Energy and Electricity Advocacy award

Sagani TV’s Community Watch Host, Inusah Hamzah Lansah, has been adjudged the Best advocate in energy and electricity against power theft known as illegal connection in the Northern Region.

At the 5th Northern Region Ghana Journalists Association Awards held on Saturday Night, 15th November 2025, in Tamale, Inusah Lansah was recognized for his consistent advocacy in sensitizing power consumers to honor their tariffs obligations against engaging in illegal connection accounting to revenue shorfalls by NEDCo and other partners in the energy value chain.

Also, on the awards night, Inusah Armeyaw Anas of Sagani Tv was also named the best reporter in Tourism and Culture.They were presented with citations and plaques by GJA in recognition of excellence in their journalistic work.

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As reward for his award, Inusah Hamzah Lansah was rewarded with 2,000 Ghana Cedis.

The Sagani TV’s anchor, Hamzah Lansah’s advocacy gained momentum, changing people’s attitude and mentality in the wake of NEDCo’s revenue mobilization drive of mass disconnection exercise in the Greater Tamale including meter monitoring exercise.

Having realized his contribution in the energy sector, Ghana Journalists Association, Northern Regional Chapter awarded Inusah Hamza Lansah for his outstanding role in influencing people to eschew power theft and resorting to appropriate means of honoring their tariffs obligations.

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Through the Sagani TV’s Community Watch, Inusah Hamza Lansah uses the platform to highlight the plight of communities in the social sector such as poor roads network, lack of potable Drinking water, sanitation challenges, Educational infrastructure deficit, drug abuse among the youth, among other issues for the attention of duty bearers for intervention.

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