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The 2027 Referendum: A Pivotal Turning Point for Ghana's Youth and Future Governance

 By; David Tetteh Emaahi         Image of the President of Ghana; John Dramani Mahama   When a nation contemplates rewriting parts of its foundational law, the ripple effects touch every layer of society, none more profoundly than the younger generation. The government of Ghana's recent endorsement of the Constitutional Review Committee's recommendations, leading up to the anticipated 2027 national referendum, brings forward structural changes that go far beyond political shorthand. ​For Ghana’s youth and the nation as a whole, these proposed amendments present a mix of unprecedented structural opportunities and serious questions about political accountability. Opening Doors: Direct Youth Empowerment and Representation ​Among the most compelling elements of the reform package for the Ghanaian young people is the deliberate push for inclusive political architecture: ​Lowering Presidential Age Eligibility: By proposing a reduction in the minimum age to ...
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Former NSMQ Star Setornam Koku Dedey Emerges Valedictorian with Historic 4.0 CGPA: Academic City Graduation 2026

By David E Tetteh 
Image of Setornam Koku Dedey

 Academic City University College has graduated its class of 2026, anchoring a historic milestone in the institution's academic annals. Setornam Koku Dedey, a brilliant Electrical and Electronics Engineering student, emerged as the Overall Best Graduating Student and Class Valedictorian, setting an unprecedented academic record for the university.

​Dedey swept the apex of the congregation awards by achieving a flawless, perfect Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.0, maintaining a straight-A streak throughout his entire undergraduate tenure. He concluded his engineering program with a stellar overall average of 91.91%, making him the first-ever student in the history of Academic City University College to attain a perfect 4.0 CGPA.



​A Track Record of Academic Excellence

​Dedey’s historic university finish comes as no surprise to those who have followed his academic trajectory. Prior to his tertiary triumph, he was a prominent member of the 2022 St. Peter’s Senior High School National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) squad.

​His exceptional intellect caught nationwide attention during Season 5 of The Sharks Quiz all-round academic competition, where he was crowned both the Best Candidate in Numeracy and the Overall Best Candidate. Following these exploits, he recorded a near-perfect SAT score of 1590 out of 1600, placing him comfortably in the global 99th percentile of test-takers.

​From Presidential Scholar to Trailblazer

​In recognition of his immense potential, Dedey was awarded the prestigious, all-expense-paid Presidential Scholarship in 2022. The scholarship, valued at $40,000, funded his entire four-year stay at Academic City.

​During his final year at the university, Dedey further distinguished himself beyond regular coursework by collaborating on real-world industrial innovations. He was a key part of a multidisciplinary engineering team that successfully designed and built a functioning automated packaging system utilizing integrated robotics and Arduino-based control lines.

​Speaking at the 2026 graduation ceremony, university officials commended the graduating class for their resilience and commitment to driving development across the African continent through innovation, leadership, and proactive problem-solving. Dedey's record-shattering performance stands as a testament to the university's mission of nurturing trailblazers capable of redefining Africa's technological landscape

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