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20th Ghana International Book Fair: Asamoah Gyan and other icon-authors to read & sign books
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The 20th edition of the annual Ghana International Book Fair is set to take off from August 10-13, 2023 at the Accra International Conference 9:00am to 6:00 pm daily.
This year’s coincides with Accra World Book Capital and for that reason it comes with colourful additions to its original activities.
Among the many interesting activities designed to excite participants is a ‘Read & Converse’ session with the legendary Asamoah Gyan.
Asamoah Gyan is a Ghanaian former professional footballer who played as a striker. He is the former captain of the Ghana national team , Black Stars and by far, is the African player with most goals at the World Cup.
Last year, he stoke the Ghanaian literary flame with the launch of his autobiography ‘Legyandary’ the book of focus for his session dubbed “Celebrity-Author & Readers Connect with Asamoah Gyan” scheduled for Saturday, 12 August, 2023 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the fair.
The session which promises to be thrilling and informing is by the Ghana Association of Writers in partnership with the Ghana International Book Fair secretariat.
Other sessions with icons who in recent times have caused effective ripples in the world of books include:
“Deep Conversations with Oheneyere Gifty Anti”. Gifty Anti, the legendary Ghanaian journalist and broadcaster will be the first to take her turn at the fair on Thursday, 10 August, 2023 from 4:00pm to 6:00 pm, with a conversation after reading excerpts from her books “When Strong Women Cry” and “The Black Chale Wote-Diary of the late Bloomer and her Daughter”;
A Book Signing session with one of the authors of the moment, Yvonne Nelson will be next on Saturday, August 12, from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. This session will be the next big one after the Ghana International Book Fair Personality of the Year 2023 on Friday evening which will be to honour and celebrate HE Mr Abdourahamanne Diallo, the Country Representative of UNESCO Ghana for his tremendous support for the promotion of creative, cultural and literary landscape in Ghana.
The legendary Adjetey Annang will close the fair on Sunday , August 13, 2023 also with a session dubbed “Celebrity-Author & Readers Connect with Adjetey Annang”, where like in the case of Asamoah Gyan, participants will interact with the author after reading sessions and then after be followed with book signing moment.
The Ghana International Book Fair is organised annually to celebrate the rich Ghanaian culture through books and reading. The Book Fair focuses on the promotion of reading and literacy at all levels for human and national development.
Other activities to be seen at the Book Fair include Reading with Champions (as Clemento Suarez (renowned young Ghanaian comedian), Naa Dedei Botchwey (Ghana Most Beautiful Queen 2020), Kate Addo (Director of the Public Affairs of the Parliament of Ghana), Ruby Goka (Dentist and international award winning author) and others); writing & publishing workshops; Inter-schools debate competition; Hi-Schools Poetry Contest; Read to Play (video games) and exhibition and sales of books.
The Fair begins on Thursday, 10th August, 2023 with an Opening Ceremony at 9:00 am at the venue for the 4-days event, Accra International Conference Centre and closes on Sunday, 13 August. For each day sessions commence at 9:00 am and close at 6:00 pm. The theme for this year’s edition is ““Reading to connect minds for social transformation”. As always participation is free.
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Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, says the Volta Region holds enormous agricultural potential and efforts must be geared towards connecting farmers to the needed resources to unlock that potential.
He said focus must be on linking farmers to resources, technology, financing and markets to increase production, create jobs and build sustainable livelihoods.
Hon. Gunu made the remarks at the national launch of the Ghana Tomato Self-Sufficiency Initiative (GHATSI) held at Anloga in the Volta Region on Tuesday, September 15.
The initiative, under the theme “Produce at Home. Feed the Nation. Export the Surplus,” seeks to boost local tomato production, processing and marketing while reducing Ghana’s heavy reliance on imported tomatoes.
The launch was attended by the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, his Deputy, John Setor Dumelo, Feed Ghana Coordinator, Bright Demordzi, Members of Parliament, traditional leaders, MMDCEs, farmers and other stakeholders.
Mr.Gunu expressed appreciation to the Minister for Food and Agriculture for the support announced for the region, including two excavators, 200 cartons of organic fertiliser, and GH¢200,000 for Ms. Kuatudzo Esther Dela, a tomato farmer and processor from Ziope.
He described the initiative as an important step towards making agriculture a stronger driver of food security, job creation and economic growth in the Volta Region.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has directed members engaging in activities with parliamentary campaign undertones to immediately stop.
The directive was issued by the party’s Functional Executive Committee (FEC) following what it described as activities by some members with parliamentary ambitions across various constituencies.
In a press release dated September 14, 2026, and signed by General Secretary Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, the NDC cautioned members against organising or participating in activities that could promote or advance a parliamentary candidature before the official opening of nominations.
The party specifically mentioned meetings, engagements, constituency tours, donations and public appearances, as well as any other activities intended or reasonably perceived to be promoting a parliamentary bid.
According to the NDC, such activities are inappropriate and could disrupt the party’s unity, cohesion and orderly functioning.
It warned that members who disregard the directive would face disciplinary action and severe sanctions under the party’s Constitution, rules and regulations.
The FEC has also directed Regional, Constituency, Branch and other party officers to ensure that the directive is followed.
They have been asked to report any breaches to the appropriate party authorities for action.
The NDC said it remains committed to a transparent, orderly and credible process for selecting its parliamentary candidates.
The party added that it would announce the opening of nominations and the applicable guidelines at the appropriate time.
The directive comes as the NDC begins its 2026 internal elections process.
The party has already opened nominations for constituency executive positions, but has made clear that the current campaign window does not cover members pursuing or considering parliamentary ambitions.
The party urged all members to respect its established processes and remain disciplined in the interest of party unity.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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