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Dr. Bawumia Makes Key Appointments to His Personal Office
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Published: June 18, 2026
Published at: 1: 48PM
Story by Saibu Terry
Former Vice President and the 2028 Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has announced a series of strategic appointments to his personal office aimed at strengthening his political, policy, communication, and organizational operations.
The appointments bring together seasoned politicians, policy experts, communicators, and party strategists who are expected to play critical roles in supporting Dr. Bawumia’s activities and engagements.
Leading the team is former Majority Leader and veteran legislator, Hon. Osei-Kyei Mensah-Bonsu, who has been appointed Chief of Staff. His extensive experience in governance and parliamentary affairs is expected to provide strategic leadership and coordination within the office.
Former Member of Parliament for Suhum, Frederick Opare-Ansah, has been tasked with overseeing identifiable activities, while former National Chairman of the NPP, Peter Mac Manu, assumes responsibility as Director in Charge of Political Strategy.
Former Board Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited, Fred Oware, has been appointed Political Advisor, bringing years of political and administrative experience to the role.
In the area of communication and public engagement, former Managing Director of the State Transport Corporation (STC) and seasoned communicator, Nana Akomea, will serve as Director in Charge of Communication and Branding. He is expected to spearhead efforts to shape and promote Dr. Bawumia’s public image and messaging.
Former Minister for Information and Ofoase-Ayirebi MP, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has been appointed to coordinate policy-related activities and initiatives, ensuring coherence in policy development and communication.
Meanwhile, former Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways and former NPP Youth Organizer, Hon. Anthony Abayifaa Karbo, will oversee organization and youth inclusion, a role expected to strengthen grassroots engagement and youth participation.
Completing the team is Dr. Ekua Amoakoh, who has been appointed spokesperson for Dr. Bawumia. She will serve as the principal voice of the former Vice President, managing media relations and public communications.
Political observers say the appointments signal Dr. Bawumia’s determination to maintain an active presence in national discourse while strengthening preparations for future political engagements.
The newly constituted team combines experience in governance, party organization, policy formulation, communications, and youth mobilization, reflecting a broad-based approach to supporting Dr. Bawumia’s vision and activities in the years ahead.
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Former Ghanaian Footballer Jafar Samed Issah Cheers on Friend Jaleen Smith as Croatia Thrash Latvia
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Published: August 29, 2026
Published at: 01:18Pm
By Saibu Terry
Former Ghanaian professional footballer Abdul Jafar Samed Issah was in attendance, alongside his spouse Khadija , to support his close friend Jaleen Devon Smith as Croatia secured a convincing 115–80 victory over Latvia in the FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifying campaign on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
Issah, who enjoyed a professional football career with stints in Denmark, Latvia, Ethiopia and other European destinations, made time to cheer on Smith as Croatia bounced back strongly following their defeat to Germany.
Smith was instrumental in Croatia’s impressive performance, showcasing the form and quality that have made him an important figure for the national team. The result provided Croatia with a much-needed boost in their qualifying campaign.
Beyond the sporting arena, Smith and Issah have developed a close friendship over the past year. Their relationship has extended beyond football and basketball, with the pair sharing ideas about potential humanitarian and community-development projects in northern Ghana.
Smith, an American-born professional basketball player who has represented Croatia at international level, has developed a growing admiration for Ghana and is reportedly keen to contribute to initiatives that could positively impact communities in the northern part of the country.
The friendship between the two sports personalities has therefore evolved into more than a personal connection, with discussions around future projects creating excitement among Smith’s supporters and admirers in Ghana.
Smith recently signed with Hapoel Jerusalem, where he is set to compete in the Israeli Premier League and EuroCup. As he continues to make an impact on the basketball court, his growing connection with Ghana through his friendship with Jafar Samad Issah could open the door to meaningful humanitarian initiatives in the future.
For Issah, Thursday’s game was another opportunity to stand firmly behind his friend and celebrate Croatia’s emphatic victory over Latvia.
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Anta Scholarship Education Fund provides financial Assistance to 200 Tertiary Students
The Former Finance Minister and MP for Karaga, Hon. Dr. Amin Mohammed Adam Anta, has disbursed funds worth 330,000 Ghana Cedis to support the education of over 200 beneficiary tertiary students in the Constituency under the Amin Anta Education Scholarship Scheme.
The intervention forms part of the MP’s broader commitment to supporting the education of every student in the Constituency, especially those at the tertiary level, and to removing financial barriers that sometimes serve as obstacles to the education of needy but brilliant students.
The Anta Education Scholarship scheme covers beneficiaries pursuing education across Public Tertiary Institutions in the country, including education and health training Institutions.
This year’s beneficiaries stand at 200 students, bringing the total tally to 1,519 beneficiaries who have benefited from the scholarship fund since its inception in 2019 to date, running for seven consecutive years.
The Anta Education Fund is an annual financial aid initiative established by Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam (widely known as Dr. Amin Anta), the Member of Parliament for the Karaga Constituency in the Northern Region of Ghana, to provide financial assistance, pay school fees, and support brilliant but financially needy students from basic school up to tertiary institutions (universities and colleges).
At a durbar at the Karaga Community Center on Friday, August 28th 2026, to disburse the funds to beneficiaries, the Chairman of the Scholarship Fund, Jankpihi Naa, thanked the MP for providing financial assistance to students in the area, describing his initiative as a game changer, opening educational doors and removing barriers for students.
On his part, the MP, Mohammed Amin Adam Anta, said he is committed to ensuring that every child in the Constituency gets the right education and climbs the ladder, suggesting that it is a critical means to success.
The MP also seized the occasion to admonish the students to take advantage of the scholarship opportunity and study hard to aspire to greater heights, as he did not have such an opportunity growing up.
The beneficiaries could not mince words but thanked the MP profusely for the intervention, describing his benevolence as ‘incredible and God-fearing’.
