25/04/2026
🇬🇭⚜️ YIP LAUNCHES OLA SHS YIP CAMPUS CLUB & HOLDS FIRST MOCK PARLIAMENTARY SITTING | YIM ⚜️🇬🇭
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On Tuesday, 21st April, 2026, the Youth Impact Parliament Ghana of the Youth Impact Movement (YIM) successfully organised the Launch of the Ola SHS YIP Campus Club and subsequently conducted the First Sitting of its Mock Parliament, at the OLA Senior High School Assembly Hall, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana.
🔹 PART I: LAUNCH CEREMONY
The Launch Ceremony, which was moderated by Hon. Constantina E.A. Agbenorlawoduga, Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament (YIP), was a formal inauguration programme and not a parliamentary sitting.
Proceedings commenced with an opening prayer led by Patience Amenyo, after which Mr. Jones Amegashie-Viglo, Executive Director of the Youth Impact Movement, delivered the Welcome Address and Orientation, outlining the vision, structure, and impact of the Youth Impact Parliament.
This was followed by remarks from key stakeholders and dignitaries, including the Patrons of the OLA SHS YIP Campus Club, Mr. Bertus Norgbewornu and Madam Gloria Amevor, who emphasised the importance of discipline, commitment, and student leadership. Further remarks were delivered by Rt. Hon. Adam Usman, Speaker of Parliament, Youth Impact Parliament; Diana Yaa Balo, Political Strategist; and Madam Solace Juliana Adzeble-Adjah, Assistant Headmistress (Administration), all reinforcing the values of leadership, governance, and responsibility.
The highlight of the ceremony was the Inaugural Address and Official Launch delivered by Mr. Charles Kwesi Gomenu, Ho Municipal Director of the National Youth Authority, which formally established the OLA SHS YIP Campus Club.
This was followed by the Swearing-in of the Student Parliamentary Leadership, administered by Rt. Hon. Adam Usman, and the Robing Ceremony performed by Mr. Jones Amegashie-Viglo, officially constituting the OLA SHS Student Parliament.
The student parliamentary leadership sworn into office included:
👩🏽⚖️ Marinna Afi Akpokavie – Speaker of Parliament of the Club
👩🏽🔧 Jessica Eyram Doh – Clerk of Parliament of the Club
👩🏽🔧 Wendy Morgan – Deputy Clerk (Operations) of the Club
👩🏽🔧 Edna Mensah – Deputy Clerk (Finance) of the Club
👩🏽🔧 Yuozule Kaleo-Bion – Deputy Clerk (Publicity) of the Club
👨🏾🔧Senam Buady – Marshal of Parliament of the Club
👨🏾🔧Leticia Klenam Datsa – Deputy Marshal of the Club
🧑🏾⚖️ Joana Esinam Potakey – First Deputy Speaker of the Club
🧑🏾⚖️ Eva Dzifa Bukari – Second Deputy Speaker of the Club
🙎🏽♀️Keziah Agyare – Majority Leader of the Club
🙍🏾♀️Forgive Kormedza – Minority Leader of the Club
🙎🏽♀️Perpetual Galley Dzobo – Deputy Majority Leader of the Club
🙍🏾♀️Theresa Maame Ama Pokua Brobbey – Deputy Minority Leader of the Club
🙎🏽♀️Patience Amenyo – Majority Chief Whip of the Club
🙍🏾♀️Caitlin Eyram Kwame – Minority Chief Whip of the Club
🙎🏽♀️Adam Fauzia – First Deputy Majority Whip of the Club
🙍🏾♀️Melissa Arthur – First Deputy Minority Whip of the Club
🙎🏽♀️Vera Seyram Awudi – Second Deputy Majority Whip of the Club
🙍🏾♀️Mildred Ashong – Second Deputy Minority Whip of the Club
The ceremony also recognised the role of the Head Girl, Deborah Osabra, who represented the student body and later participated in the parliamentary proceedings.
The Launch Ceremony concluded with a closing prayer led by the Head Girl, after which the programme transitioned into the Mock Parliamentary Sitting.
🏛 PART II: FIRST MOCK PARLIAMENTARY SITTING
On Tuesday, 21st April, 2026, the OLA SHS YIP Campus Club of the Youth Impact Parliament Ghana under the Youth Impact Movement convened at the OLA SHS Assembly Hall, Ho, for its First Mock Parliamentary Sitting, following the successful launch of the Campus Club.
The Sitting was presided over by the Speaker of Parliament of the Club, Marinna Afi Akpokavie, alongside her deputies. The Table Office was led by the Clerk to Parliament, Jessica Eyram Doh. The Majority Caucus was led by the Majority Leader, Keziah Agyare, whilst the Minority Caucus was led by the Minority Leader, Forgive Kormedza. Parliamentary order and protocol were maintained by the Marshal of Parliament, Senam Buady.
Proceedings commenced with prayers, followed by Formal Communication by the Speaker, during which distinguished dignitaries were acknowledged. The House subsequently considered and adopted the Votes and Proceedings as well as the Official Reports.
During the Questions session, the Majority Chief Whip posed a question to the Head Girl, Deborah Osabra, regarding the closure of washroom facilities on campus. The Head Girl responded by outlining the reasons for the decision, citing misuse, poor maintenance, and the need for repairs, while indicating that reopening would depend on improved discipline among students. A supplementary question was asked by the same Member, to which the Head Girl provided further clarification.
Under Statements, the Honourable Majority Leader presented a statement on the shortage of desks and chairs in classrooms. The statement highlighted the adverse effects on student comfort, academic performance, and learning conditions.
The statement attracted contributions from both sides of the House. A Member from the Minority Caucus rose to support the statement and emphasised the urgency of addressing the issue. A Member from the Majority Caucus acknowledged the concern while outlining ongoing government efforts to improve educational infrastructure. Another Member from the Minority Caucus strongly opposed the Majority’s position, stressing that the situation required immediate intervention.
Following deliberations, the Deputy Majority Leader moved that the statement be referred to a relevant committee, which was supported by the Minority Leader. The House accordingly referred the matter to the Committee on Education for consideration and report within two weeks.
At the commencement of Public Business, the House debated the motion:
“That this Honourable House recognises and endorses the use of tablets as an effective tool for enhancing teaching and learning in Senior High Schools (SHSs) in Ghana.” The motion was moved by the Majority Leader and seconded by the Minority Leader,
During the debate, Members across leadership actively participated, including the Deputy Speakers of the House, reflecting diverse perspectives on digital learning, infrastructure challenges, cost implications, and the future of education.
At the end of deliberations, the Speaker put the question, and the motion was carried by the House. The Sitting was subsequently adjourned following announcements by the Executive Director of the Youth Impact Movement.
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