News
30 years of dedicated service …Adanfo the Fanmilk vendor tells his story
- /home/u249204778/domains/spectator.com.gh/public_html/wp-content/plugins/mvp-social-buttons/mvp-social-buttons.php on line 27
https://spectator.com.gh/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Adanfo-selling-to-some-kids-at-the-Salvation-Army-School-at-Laterbiokorshie-Photos-Lizzy-Okai.jpg&description=30 years of dedicated service …Adanfo the Fanmilk vendor tells his story', 'pinterestShare', 'width=750,height=350'); return false;" title="Pin This Post">
- Share
- Tweet /home/u249204778/domains/spectator.com.gh/public_html/wp-content/plugins/mvp-social-buttons/mvp-social-buttons.php on line 72
https://spectator.com.gh/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Adanfo-selling-to-some-kids-at-the-Salvation-Army-School-at-Laterbiokorshie-Photos-Lizzy-Okai.jpg&description=30 years of dedicated service …Adanfo the Fanmilk vendor tells his story', 'pinterestShare', 'width=750,height=350'); return false;" title="Pin This Post">
The old African adage that says “the mouth does not eat if the feet do not walk and the hands work” perfectly fits the case of Adanfo; the popular yoghurt seller in Accra.
Anybody who schooled in the early 90s till now or lived around the Lartebiokorshie vicinity and don’t know “Adanfo the yogurt seller,” his picture could help you recollect him.
been in business over 30 years
Growing up, Mr Samuel Kojo Boateng popularly known as “Adanfo” wanted to be a merchant but due to financial constraint his dreams did not materialise.
Few years on, not knowing which path to take, a friend introduced him to selling Fanmilk products to schools within the Korle-Bu and Laterbiokorshie areas.
Known as ‘a friend of children’ (Adanfo), he was not the only yoghurt seller in the schools or within the areas but due to his love for children and the jokes he cracked with them, they preferred to buy from him.
One of his popular things was that when a child bought ice cream from him, he would offer to cut the tip for the child. When asked why he always did that, he explained “the child’s teeth are not strong so I don’t want them to lose their teeth in the process of tearing the ice cream rubber.”
This style of Adanfo made him popular among the children as he ‘saved’ children who had lost some portions of their teeth and were contemplating how to tear an ice cream rubber after they had bought it.
When asked whether he still cut the tip of ice cream for children, he said he had stopped doing that due to COVID-19 restrictions.
This reporter having known Adanfo since her Kindergarten days was curious to know the story behind his passion for selling FanMilk products.
If it were in the formal sector, the 54 year-old would be getting ready to have access to an appreciable retirement package from his employers and the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) for his long service.
When The Spectator visited him during his working hours last week, he said, “I started selling yoghurt some years before I had my first son who is 28 years old now so it means I have been selling and dealing with FanMilk over 30 years now.”
When asked why he has spent 30 years selling yoghurt, he disclosed that, at some point within the 30 years he wished to stop and engage in another trade but could not because he realised that he had gained experience in the trade.
Indeed, one would marvel at his dedication and loyalty but he said that he could not ride the bicycle as he used to because of old age and wished that FanMilk would appreciate his loyalty and dedicated service to the company.
Family
Mr Boateng hails from Kwahu Peduase in the Eastern Region and married to Madam Margaret Agyapong who is a second hand clothes dealer at Kantamanto in Accra.
They have 3 boys namely Samuel Kwabena Boateng, who graduated from University of Cape Coast with Bsc in Economics and Geography, Solomon Kwabena who is currently pursuing Bsc in Computer Science at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi and Bright Kwabena who is also pursuing Doctor of Pharmacy at Central University, Accra.
He said that he was focused on educating his children to acquire higher education since he dropped out of school because of financial difficulties and this explained why he spent his earnings in his children’s education with the help of his supportive wife and some benevolent individuals.
He said: “it is not easy, doing this job and having children in universities is not easy but I am doing my best.”
“I want Fannilk to set up a shop for me to retail their products, I know all the rudiments of the trade and I can make more profits for them. Unfortunately, I cannot ride the bicycle any longer and my children as of now cannot support me financially too.
“Having dedicated over 30 years doing business with them, I hope that they would help me with some package because the work has sapped my strength and I would soon park my bicycle.”
By Portia Hutton-Mills
The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested former professional boxer Michael Ayitey Okai, popularly known as “Ayitey Powers,” over an alleged threat of death against the Director-General of the National Sports Authority, Yaw Ampofo.
According to the Police, the 46-year-old former boxer was arrested on Monday, August 24, 2026, in connection with the alleged threat.
The Police said the arrest followed a video circulating on social media in which Ayitey Powers is alleged to have issued the threat against Mr Ampofo.
He is currently in Police custody and is assisting with investigations.
The Accra Regional Police Command said investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged threat and determine the appropriate action to be taken in accordance with the law.
The Command has urged the public to refrain from sharing unverified information about the matter while the investigation continues.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Minority Leader in Parliament Alexander Afenyo Markin has sued the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, and Multimedia Group Limited over alleged defamatory comments made against him on the Newsfile programme.
In a writ filed at the High Court in Accra, Mr Afenyo Markin is seeking GH¢15 million in damages, an apology and retraction of the statements, among other reliefs.
The suit follows comments allegedly made by Mr Gyamfi during the Saturday, August 22, 2026 edition of Newsfile, hosted by Samson Lardy Anyenini.
According to the statement of claim, Mr Gyamfi described Mr Afenyo Markin as an “extortionist” while responding to a question about GoldBod’s reported profits and its position on losses arising from its operations.
The plaintiff claims that Mr Gyamfi repeated the allegation when the host sought clarification on whether he stood by the description.
Mr Afenyo Markin further claims that Mr Gyamfi challenged him to sue him and insisted that the allegation was true.
The plaintiff argues that the statements created the impression that he engages in extortion, uses his political influence to put improper pressure on public institutions and officials, and conducts himself in a manner inconsistent with the standards expected of a lawyer and public office holder.
He denies the allegations and maintains that he is not an extortionist and has never engaged in the conduct alleged by Mr Gyamfi.
The Minority Leader also argues that the comments were made maliciously and were presented as facts without evidence being disclosed.
He claims the statements have damaged his reputation, professional standing and public image, particularly because of his position as a senior political figure and legal practitioner.
The suit also names Multimedia Group Limited as a defendant because, according to the plaintiff, the alleged defamatory comments were broadcast through JoyNews and subsequently circulated on social media platforms, including X, Facebook and YouTube.
Mr Afenyo Markin claims Multimedia failed to stop the comments or deactivate Mr Gyamfi’s microphone after the allegations were made.
He is therefore asking the court to award him general, aggravated and exemplary damages, as well as GH¢15 million in compensation and legal costs.
He is also seeking an order compelling the defendants to issue a full, unconditional and unequivocal retraction and public apology.
The plaintiff wants the apology and retraction to be given similar prominence and reach as the original publication, including through JoyNews and the social media platforms where the comments were disseminated.
He is further seeking a permanent injunction preventing the defendants from repeating the alleged defamatory statements or words with a similar meaning.
The writ requires the defendants to enter an appearance within eight days after being served.
It warns that failure to do so could result in judgment being entered in their absence.
The case was filed by lawyer Paa Kwesi Abaidoo of Dehyena Chambers on behalf of Mr Afenyo Markin.
By: Jacob Aggrey
