GBC OBONU FM

25/09/2026

Obonu FM Urges SOEs to Deepen Collaboration With Public Broadcaster

The Regional Director of GBC-Obonu FM, Loretta Vanderpuye, has called on State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and public institutions in Tema to deepen collaboration with the public broadcaster to improve communication with communities.

She said the mandate of GBC-Obonu FM goes beyond informing and educating the public, stressing that the station also serves as a bridge between institutions and the communities they serve.

Madam Vanderpuye made the call at a stakeholders’ meeting with SOEs in Tema, held to deliberate on the mandate of the Tema Metropolitan Assembly and strengthen cooperation among institutions operating within the metropolis.

«“We serve this region. As a public service broadcaster, our mandate goes beyond informing and educating the public,” she said.»

She urged heads of institutions to share their challenges, concerns, achievements and ongoing initiatives with the station for greater public awareness and engagement.

According to her, such collaboration could be achieved through interviews, regular discussions, dedicated programmes and other media platforms provided by Obonu FM.

She emphasized that the station is ready to provide a platform for institutions to explain their activities, promote initiatives and address issues requiring public attention.

Madam Vanderpuye said strengthening collaboration between Obonu FM and public institutions would promote transparency and ensure that the voices and concerns of institutions are heard by the communities they serve.

She also reminded participating institutions that the station remains available not only to cover their assignments but also to help communicate their work and concerns to the public.

“I'm here to tell you that we are here. We cover your assignments, but we are also available to collaborate with you to let the public know what you do and your concerns,” she added.

She specifically reminded the leadership of the institutions that Obonu FM has previously provided dedicated airtime for public education and engagement, urging them to make renewed use of the platform.

Madam Vanderpuye assured the stakeholders that GBC-Obonu FM remains committed to strengthening institutional collaboration, public education and community engagement across the region.

15/09/2026

15/09/2026

Organizers of the Tema Inter-Site and Community Sports Festival, led by veteran sports journalist Jerome, former Kotoko, Power fc, and Adhgold fc player Francis Coffie, Ghana Premier League player Kenneth Owusu known as Bortier, Goliath, Budu and others, paid a courtesy call on the Tema Traditional Council and Tema Wulɔmɔ to seek their support for this year’s tournament.

The organizers used the opportunity to showcase the championship trophy and individual awards, including Top Scorer, Best Player, and Best Goalkeeper.

They also officially invited the custodians of the land to the 2026 Tema Inter-Site and Community Sports Festival, scheduled for December 2026.

The annual tournament provides a platform for talented players in Tema to showcase their skills while giving football scouts the opportunity to identify and recruit promising talents for various teams.

09/09/2026

DEPUTY LOCAL GOVERNMENT MINISTER, ODOLEY SOWAH CHAMPIONS EMPOWERMENT OF GREATER ACCRA QUEENMOTHERS

The Deputy Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Madam Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, has engaged queenmothers across the Greater Accra Region as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration with traditional authorities and empower women in traditional leadership.

The engagement provided an opportunity for the Deputy Minister to acquaint herself with the operations, challenges and concerns of the queenmothers, while encouraging them to remain resolute in promoting development and the welfare of their communities.

Madam Rita Naa Odoley Sowah was accompanied by the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Madam Linda Obenewaa Akwele Ocloo; Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre, MASLOC, Madam Abigail Akwambea Elorm Mensah; Deputy National Coordinator of the National School Feeding Programme, Madam Felicia Bortey Mekpoi; and Dr. Clementine Odei, Head of Unit at the UGMS Clinic.

The engagement forms part of broader efforts to strengthen the role of traditional leaders, particularly queenmothers, in community development and governance.

08/09/2026

LIVE| "Neglecting your pregnant adolescent girl child is not the way to go. Rather, nurture them and encourage them to further their education to protect their generation.” — Naa Momo Lartey, 𝐏𝐡𝐃, Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection.

08/09/2026

Minister for Gender, Naa Momo Lartey, 𝐏𝐡𝐃 urges families to take responsibility for protecting children.

She also encouraged victims and witnesses to report abuse to responsible adults or relevant authorities.

08/09/2026

SOCIAL PROTECTION: MINISTER CALLS FOR PUBLIC AWARENESS —

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has called for greater public awareness and participation in the country’s social protection programmes.

She said the laws and regulations on social protection will only have the desired impact when citizens understand their rights and how the legal framework is intended to protect them.

Dr. Naa Momo Lartey made the call at a community dialogue on social protection programmes in Tema NewTown.

She said government is particularly concerned about abuse and violence against children, noting that reports of such cases is increasing.

07/09/2026

⚽ TATU FESTIVAL GALA IN TOGO

The Tatu Festival Gala by GaDangme people(Nadje and Akor) brought together three teams in a thrilling football competition: Ghana, a Lomé-based team, and a Togo team.

🇬🇭 Ghana 2–0 Lomé Team
Ghana secured a convincing 2–0 victory over the Lomé team.

In the final match, Ghana drew with Togo, which meant the game was expected to be decided by a penalty shootout.

However, the Ghana team declined to take part in the penalties, arguing that they had already beaten the Lomé team in their earlier match and therefore considered themselves the winners.

The decision sparked discussions at the Tatu Festival Gala, leaving the question: Was Ghana right to claim the trophy, or should the final have gone to penalties? 🏆⚽

28/08/2026

INTERNATIONAL VISION CHURCH EMPOWERS OVER 50 WOMEN

Over 50 selected candidates from Ghana and other countries have benefited from this year’s Women Empowerment Programme organised by the International Vision Church.

The two-week intensive free training equipped participants with practical skills in catering services, cosmetology and cap weaving, aimed at making them productive, self-reliant and economically empowered.

Speaking at the graduation ceremony, the Senior Pastor of the International Vision Church and Proprietor of the Alegra Kitchen and Craft Institute, Apostle Alex Kwame Nkrumah, said the programme forms part of the Church’s social intervention initiatives to give back to the community.

He said the initiative is designed to equip beneficiaries with employable skills that can enable them to establish their own businesses and improve their livelihoods.

Apostle Nkrumah encouraged the beneficiaries to make good use of the skills acquired and become ambassadors of the empowerment programme in their communities.

27/08/2026

GHANA’S CLFZ MODEL ADOPTED FOR MERU COUNTY IN KENYA

ANN: Ghana’s experience in establishing Child Labour Free Zones, CLFZs, in the cocoa and fishing sectors is being replicated in Meru County, Kenya.

The initiative follows the presentation of a copy of Ghana’s protocols and guidelines for establishing CLFZs to the Chief Commissioner and Mayor of Meru County.

The commencement of the Meru CLFZ model was formally announced by the Deputy County Commissioner, who said the initiative would draw lessons from Ghana’s experience in combating child labour and protecting children.

The move forms part of efforts to strengthen child protection and promote child labour-free communities through collaboration and the sharing of best practices.

Similar engagements have previously been undertaken by Ghana’s Minister for Children, Gender and Culture to promote the establishment of Child Labour Free Zones.

The adoption of Ghana’s model by Meru County underscores the country’s growing experience in community-based approaches to eliminating child labour, particularly in the cocoa and fishing sectors.