I used to be part of a team on the breakfast show which happened to be the first morning show so one day, they asked me to interview presidential asp… - Margaret Amoakohene

Growing up, I was greatly influenced by my parents because although poor, they were very honest and would always make sure that we did not deceive anybody.

So I knew I was growing old but didn’t think I was that old to be a Council of State member; [a response she said stunned her caller] but I asked for an opportunity to think about it.

I am pleased to say that even though I have parents who did not advance that much in school, they were determined to educate their children. Sometimes it was hard for them to come by money to take care of us. But one thing we could always say or boast of was that none of us was chased home to collect school fees. My father always made sure he paid our school fees. But of course, the problem was whether you had new clothes to wear or you had three square meals to eat.