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VIP reunite with Shatta Wale for Nima SallaFest 2023
After some years of falling out with each other and not gracing the SallaFest stage, legendary music group, VIP have reunited with Shatta Wale for this year’s SallaFest on Saturday, April 22 at Nima.
This has sent some excitement down the spine of many inhabitants of Nima who see this as welcoming news.
Speaking to spectator.com.gh Abdul Fatahu Alhassan, affectionately called the Mayor of Nima, one of the lead organisers of the event said, Shatta Wale has been with them in the community for long and experienced the event over the years.
He added the musician has always been part, graced the stage many times in the past, however, due to some misunderstanding at a point, their relationship was broken.
However, they have patched their differences, smoked the peace pipe and have reunited to thrill the fans this year.
“In life, we agree and disagree, but no matter what has happened, we have united as brothers and put everything behind us,” Abdul Alhassan said.
As part of the preparation, he said right after morning prayers, they would feed people regardless of their religion, and then in the afternoon, the various chief would engage in horse riding to exhibit their tradition and culture.
He added that in the evening would be the show, where the stage would be set for musicians to prove their mettle.
Interestingly, Abdul Alhassan revealed there would be a big surprise with an huge International artistes mounting the stage.
Patrons of year’s SallaFest by VIP will enjoy performances from Other artistes like Black Sherif, Mr Drew, DBlack, QUAMINA MP, Medikal, Wendy Shay, Kofi Jamar, Dope Nation and many others from 4 pm.
He expressed appreciation to all sponsors for their support to put smiles on the faces of people.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Health Minister leads delegation Mimi Darko’s appointment as AMA Director General
Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Minister for Health and Member of Parliament has led a delegation to secure the appointment of Dr Delese Mimi Darko, Chief Executive Officer of the Food and Drugs Authority, as the Director General of the African Medicines Agency (AMA) during the ongoing 2nd Ordinary Session of the Conference of State Parties in Kigali, Rwanda.
This prestigious appointment, achieved through a competitive process, marks a proud and historic moment for Ghana and the entire continent.
It highlights Dr. Darko’s exceptional leadership, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to enhancing public health and regulatory systems across Africa.
The Minister expressed his deep appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for his strong support and leadership throughout this process.
Mr.Akandoh congratulated Dr. Mimi Darko and Team Ghana for their incredibly successful campaign.
The AMA was established by the African Union on November 5, 2021, with the primary objective of improving access to quality, safe, and effective medical products throughout the continent. Its creation aims to facilitate the regulation and oversight of essential medicines at a continental level while promoting collaboration among African countries and regions.
The Agency’s mission is to provide leadership in creating an enabling regulatory environment for the pharmaceutical sector in Africa, ensuring that the African population has access to essential medical products and technologies.
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Police arrest five suspects involved in robbery cases in Ashanti Region
The Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) in the Ashanti Region has informed the public about a recent breakthrough in the fight against armed robbery in the Denchemuoso District.
Following a series of robbery incidents in the area, on April 22, 2025, PID/Ashanti operatives, acting on credible intelligence, apprehended one Michael Owusu Ansah, alias Baby Last, aged 32.
The suspect had been on the police wanted list since 2016 in connection with a robbery and the murder of Police Officer G/Cpl Frank Essel of SWAT/Ashanti, which occurred at the Open Space Hotel in Denchemuoso on May 19, 2016.
During interrogation, the suspect confessed to engaging in multiple street and residential robberies in Denchemuoso, Atwima-Techiman, Asuoyeboah, and surrounding areas.
He also disclosed that his gang operated with knives, pistols, and pump-action guns.
Further investigations led to the identification and arrest of his accomplices, namely:Emmanuel Owusu, alias Cassidy, Maxwell Gyimah, alias Nana Kwame, Sudais Oxford Ntiamoah, alias The Man Sudais and Rhano Okyere, alias Demon
These individuals were arrested from their hideouts within Atwima-Techiman and Denchemuoso.
However, one suspect, remains at large and efforts are underway to apprehend him and recover the weapons used in the robberies.
All five arrested suspects were arraigned before the Atasomanso Circuit Court on May 13, 2025.
They were remanded into police custody and are scheduled to reappear on June 4, 2025.
