Twenty eight years of diligent service to Parliament was rewarded with full honours on January 7, 2021 when Alban Sumana Bagbin was elected Speaker of Parliament by his peers albeit, in an acrimonious atmosphere. Our research department dug Into the archives and came up with the following profile of the statesman, slightly edited to accord with the times. It was written by Journalist, DAMASUS TUUROSONG and first published In the Daily Graphic of 14,September,2001. The Cockerel, they say, is identified the very day it hatches. But not even the diviners, prophets or priests identified the marks of a public office holder on baby Alban's forehead when he was born at Sombo in the Upper west Region on September 24, 1957. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/opinion-how-to-report-america The celebrated professions within Alban's ethnic group, the Dagaaba, were and still remain farming and cattle rearing. The politician has always been a rare breed among the Dagaaba. Alban's public service origins cannot be traced to the genes of his parents either. Both were peasant farmers. For his polygamous father, the timid, coy and introverted Alban was just one of his several children who needed to to be groomed to inherit the hoe and cutlass, or take up cattle herdsman's cudgel. And Alban would certainly have ended up a farmer, if, at the age of five, he had not whined and wailed to be enrolled at the Sombo Catholic primary school. You need no diviner's eye to make out the budding politician among school children. You always identified them by their notoriety, by their outgoing., outspoken manner and their vivacity, which usually leads to school prefecture. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/politics-stop-clutching-on-straw-bribery-allegation-against-akufo-addo-won-t-wash-npp-to-ndc At the elementary school, Alban was the very opposite: sullen, unassuming and extremely studious. As he tottered barefoot to and from school, everyday, not even his teachers got any inkling of an indication that he would one day rise to public office. The school teachers instead saw in him an Achebe, an Ngugi Wa Thiango, an Ayi Kwei Armah or a Wole Soyinka. Alban took a keen interest in creative writing, especially poetry. Alban would have stridden through secondary school unnoticed, Unrecognised but for his academic exploits. At Wa secondary school, (WASEC) and Tamale Secondary school, (TAMASCO), Where he went through "O" Level and "A" Level education respectively, he picked up many academic awards. At TAMASCO, he was 1977 best "A" Level Arts student. A bright start to what might have become a prosperous football career was however scuttled at Wa secondary school when a goalkeeper injured him on the chest. After that serious chest injury, which left him unconscious for a while, Bagbin quit soccer and focused on his books. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-political-parties-support-proposal-to-make-election-day-a-public-holiday Though he never worked consciously towards political office, a divine hand, call it Yahweh, if you will, was directing the steps of this staunch Catholic toward the altar of public service. It was not by chance that he turned down an offer to read Business Administration at Legon, for Law. Law baked him into the fearless, articulate statesman that he has turned out to be. The wisdom in his choice of the legal profession became manifest when he started work at the Central Bureau of statistics as acting Secretary to the statistical services Board in 1981. As personnel Manager of the state Hotel Corporation In 1983, his expertise in Law again came in handy. The sharp legal brain which enhanced his instincts as a guardsman of people's rights was however honed at Akyem Chambers where he worked as a partner between 1986 and 1992, at the credit Unions Association where he was External solicitor from 1989 to 1992 and at Law Trust Company which he co-founded in 1993. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/5-times-samira-bawumia-slayed-in-glamorous-dresses-pictures Any wonder then that in Parliament he carried membership cards to a number of boards and committees? He was a member of the National Media commission,(1997-2000), the Chairman of the subsidiary Legislation committee (1994-1996), and the Chairman of the Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs committee , among others. Outside Parliament, he has also held membership of a number of boards, namely the Board of Directors of the Ghana Legal Aid scheme in 1995, and the Ghana ports and Harbours Authority between 1994 and 2001. Between 1996 and the year 2000, Hon Bagbin was Chairman of the Advisory committee on the Restructuring of the water sector. His portfolio of experience is also stocked with membership to some solid international bodies. When erudite politicians and diplomats went under the umbrella of the United Nations to observe the First Non Racial Elections in South Africa, Bagbin answered the roll call. When Ghana's Parliament selected its front benchers to attend the commonwealth Association's Regional Conference in ports Moresby, Papua New Guinea, he could not be left out. He was also a member of the United Nations conference on Eradicating Global poverty, and a Member of the parliamentarians for Global Action among other positions. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pappy-kojo-brokenhearted-says-he-doesn-t-believe-in-love-anymore In the Third parliament of the Fourth Republic, the NDC elevated Hon. Bagbin to the hot saddle of Minority Leader, partly for these shining credentials, but also for his youthful exuberance. A few quotes by the Bagbin to win up this detailed profile gives one an Insight into the philosophy guiding his steps in public service: "I was always impartial in Parliament. Where our people, (NDC) were wrong and I thought so but could not say it, I just kept quiet and rather supported the opposition with points... so the NN was very happy when I was elected as Minority Leader" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-will-sue-ursula-owusu-for-sexual-harassment-mintah-akandoh-s-wife-threatens "I prefer being a statesman. I want to be in a position where I can speak to all sectors of the society, all parties...to chart out a path to progress" PARLIAMENT, BEHOLD, YOUR PEAKER, MR SPEAKER, BEHOLD, YOUR PARLIAMENT! Credit: Rodney Tsenuokpor

Unarguably, Ghana's Second Lady, Samira Bawumia is a true definition of beauty with brains means. There is no day, Ghana's second lady will attend an event without stealing the show or slaying in her gorgeous outfit. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/opinion-how-to-report-america Without a reason of doubt, she is one of the few Ghanaian women who will always look stunning and leave on-lookers gasping for air with her breathtaking beauty. Aside from running her Samira Bawumia Foundation which seeks to fight for the rights of women, Madam Samira never misses an opportunity to get the internet and trends buzzing with either her fashion sense or looks. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/politics-stop-clutching-on-straw-bribery-allegation-against-akufo-addo-won-t-wash-npp-to-ndc With her stylist being Pistis and Stylista Ghana, one can confidently say there is no way, Ghana's Second Lady will even appear in an outfit which is below standard. Due to this, she has and continues to wins the hearts of many young ladies in Ghana likewise the men. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-political-parties-support-proposal-to-make-election-day-a-public-holiday Below are some 5 times Samira Bawumia has slew at events with her outfit stealing the show: Perfect in green Stunning in blue Breath-taking in peach Beautiful in a blend of green and cream Striking in Traditional Kente Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Ghanaian Musician, Pappy Kojo says he has hinted that he no longer believes in love after his girlfriend broke his heart. The Ghanaian Musician who is stuck in Italy due to the covid-19 pandemic took to his Twitter handle and said "I don’t believe in love anymore." READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/opinion-how-to-report-america In another tweet, he said "Your future kids and my future kids can’t be friends and I’ve deleted all of our pictures too" The Musician further questioned his ex-girlfriend saying "How do I start all over again, how do I come back to talking stages again at this age, how are u already in love with someone else? How? Goodnight." READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/politics-stop-clutching-on-straw-bribery-allegation-against-akufo-addo-won-t-wash-npp-to-ndc See screenshots below: Story by: NewsDesk Report

Wife of the Member of Parliament (MP) for Juaboso Constituency in the Western Region, Mintah Akandoh has threatened to sue the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ablekuma West Constituency, Ursula Owusu for sexually harassing her husband in Parliament. According to Mintah Akandoh, his wife is disappointed in Ursula Owusu for sitting on the lap of her husband. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/opinion-how-to-report-america In an interview with an Accra-based radio station, the MP said "My wife has expressed interest in the case and says she will sue Ursula for sexual harassment" Explaining the incident, Mintah Ankandoh said "We entered Parliament and sat to the right of the Speaker and the NPP took to the left but Ursula chose to sit with us. She sat on Hon. Cletus Avorkah's seat. We asked her to get up and she refused. She later got up and I took over the seat. She came back and instead of asking me to get up, she said nothing and sat on my lap" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/politics-stop-clutching-on-straw-bribery-allegation-against-akufo-addo-won-t-wash-npp-to-ndc The Juaboso MP further hinted that he is disappointed in the actions of Ursula Owusu. He also slammed the media for their false reportage. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-political-parties-support-proposal-to-make-election-day-a-public-holiday Watch the video below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Ghanaian Entertainment Critic, Arnold Asante has slammed Actress Lydia Forson saying she should stop exaggerating and show some respect to other persons. According to him, he still cannot fathom with the attitude of the Actress saying it is about time, slows down. Speaking on an Accra-based radio station, he said “I don’t want to think that she did that video for attention likewise for acting. She must know that people have approached people in many ways and today have bonded for over 15 years among others” “If someone sends another to ask for your contact, what is wrong with that? What if the sender is amputated or something? I sometimes do not understand somethings” The Entertainment Critic further added that through DMs and Inboxes, many people have been able to seal business deals among others. It will be recalled that a video made its way into the airwaves where Lydia Forson was bashing men and asking them to be confident and approach the lady of their dream. The Actress took to that stretch after it emerged that an unknown man had sent someone to take her contact for him. The gesture however did not sink down well with the young Actress thus losing her patience and speaking her mind in the said video. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Ghanaian Musician, Stonebwoy has revealed that he is not a glutton as speculated by some persons in the country. Speaking on an Accra-based radio station, he said “I am not a foodie. I literally have to be forced before I eat. I love simple and straight forward food. Rice, Fried Plantain, Jollof and Salad” He also revealed he is an average cook. “I will not want to disgrace myself. I tried some food and it came out so nice. I have signed a contract with my wife so I will not try and breach the contract” he added. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Bhim Nation President, Stonebwoy has explained that most Musicians in the country are facing lots of challenges in the industry. According to him, it is not easy being in the industry adding if Musicians are paid what is due them, most of them would not be experiencing such problems. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/opinion-how-to-report-america Speaking on an Accra-based radio station, he said “The revenue and the way we will get our investment’s worth. Its about time we are paid what we duly deserve. I am not throwing blames out there but that is what we are facing” He added that he has met with the sector Minister who has assured that Musicians in the country will receive what is due them. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/politics-stop-clutching-on-straw-bribery-allegation-against-akufo-addo-won-t-wash-npp-to-ndc Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Dancehall Artiste, Stonebwoy has explained that none of his bodyguards touched or beat any driver as speculated in the airwaves some weeks ago. According to him, his vehicle was rather crushed adding that his bodyguards did not kidnap anyone. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/opinion-how-to-report-america “I was in my car sleeping. I felt a big bang on my car. My boys got down and questioned the driver. We even asked him to join one of our cars so we can report at the next police station. We were in a hurry. If we had delayed, we would have missed a flight. We heard a lot of things but I want to say that there was no kidnapping, I am not dead and my guys did not beat anyone” Sharing his thoughts on reportage by the Ghanaian Media, he said “The media messes with us. They sometimes blow things out of proportion. Those who love you, love you and those who hate you are there” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/opinion-how-to-report-america He charged the media to get the right sources for information before publishing. “People are not used to contacting right people for information. That is one thing that we lack in the country” he added. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/opinion-how-to-report-america Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

President of Bhim Nation Family, Livingstone Etse Satekla known in showbiz as Stonebwoy has revealed that he is a responsible man and father to his family. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-political-parties-support-proposal-to-make-election-day-a-public-holiday “I do not do things for the camera. I am a responsible man and father to my family. Whatever you see on video on the internet, is the real me. I am me” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/politics-stop-clutching-on-straw-bribery-allegation-against-akufo-addo-won-t-wash-npp-to-ndc He also explained that despite his busy schedules, he still makes time for his family and friends. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/opinion-how-to-report-america Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Ghanaian Dancehall Artiste, Stonebwoy has confirmed that he is not a quick-tempered person as speculated by other media portals. According to him, he is a very careful person adding he thinks through things before reacting. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/opinion-how-to-report-america Speaking on an Accra-based radio station, he said “I am not a quick-tempered person. There are instances where I have reacted but that does not mean, I am that person” He further explained that each person has his or her own temperament stressing that followers should not judge them based on what they see. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-political-parties-support-proposal-to-make-election-day-a-public-holiday Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

It is believed that every individual living on earth has a doppelganger. One will wonder whether that saying is true but from the look of things, it seems it is real. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-political-parties-support-proposal-to-make-election-day-a-public-holiday Meet Nana Oppong, the identical 'twin' of Ghana's President, Nana Akufo-Addo. Nana Oppong was spotted at the inauguration ceremony of President Akufo-Addo at the Parliament House in Accra on January 7. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/politics-stop-clutching-on-straw-bribery-allegation-against-akufo-addo-won-t-wash-npp-to-ndc Doppelganger is a biologically unrelated look-alike or a double of a living human being. ThinkNews Online has gathered that Nana Oppong also his from Kyebi in the Eastern Region. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/opinion-how-to-report-america He is a native of Asenua in Kwabre in the Ashanti Region. See pictures below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Nollywood actress, Uche Ogbodo has shed light on the reasons behind her scandalous new year photo. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/donald-trump-finally-concedes-election-confirms-plans-to-hand-over-to-biden To celebrate the new year, the actress put her well-toned body on full display for a nude photo that got fans talking. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-political-parties-support-proposal-to-make-election-day-a-public-holiday The single mom received major backlash for the photo. Some critics called her out of her behavior while referencing her daughter’s reaction. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/opinion-how-to-report-america Credit: The African Entertainment