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Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi receives honorary Award at AYOTAA
The Deputy Head of Corporate Affairs of the Ghana Tourism Authority,(GTA) Mr. Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi has received an honorary award at the maiden edition of the Africa Young Talent Achievers Awards (AYOTAA).
This maiden edition under the theme, “Rewarding Africa’s Thriving Talents” was held at the National Theatre on Friday, April 21, 2023.
The honorary award acknowledges him as the “Africa Corporate Man Of The Year”.
The Deputy Head of Corporate Affairs was among several others who received awards for their outstanding contribution to putting Ghana and Africa on the global map by projecting the rich Ghanaian and African Culture, Heritage, and Resources through Tourism and the media landscape.
in his acceptance remarks, Kofi Atta Kakra said, “On behalf of myself, my institution the Ghana Tourism Authority, my family, and team, I wish to express my heartfelt appreciation to the Organisers for the honour of this award. “
He added that he was deeply humbled by the award and accepted the challenge that it imposed on him to continue to lead exemplary life as a leader and discover young talents hinged on nothing else but compassion and people-first.
Mr. Kusi continues, “l accept with humility, appreciation, and pride this honorary award and dedicate to all who have contributed to the success”.
Kofi Atta Kakra was appointed as the Board Secretary of GTA from 2010 – 2014 where he served the Board of Directors diligently.
Again, after his tenure of office as the Board Secretary, he got appointed as the Special Assistant to the then Chief Executive of the Authority, Mr. Charles Osei Bonsu and has served on various Tourism Committees and won several awards.
Mr. Kusi is a PR and Marketing Practitioner with vast experience in his field of expertise. He holds two (2) Master’s Degrees; one is a Master of Arts Degree in Public Relations from the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ), now the University of Media, Arts, and Communication, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing from the Methodist University Ghana. He was at the GIMPA Law School for one year but did not complete his course of study due to other equally important national assignments.
The annual awards scheme is an initiative of Supreme Innovations Live Media with Mr. Joshua K. Agbenyah Jnr as the CEO / Executive Director and Producer.
The prosecution has officially rested its case in The Republic v Solomon Asamoah & Another, the high-profile legal battle commonly referred to as the “Sky Train” case.
The Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem Sai announced the development, praising the state’s team of hard-working prosecutors for successfully anchoring the state’s evidence before the High Court.
The criminal trial centers on the former Chief Executive Officer and the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF).
The duo stands accused of illegally authorizing and paying out US$2 million to a foreign company without obtaining board directives or other mandatory statutory approvals.
State investigators have confirmed that the disbursed millions cannot be found.
Following the closure of the prosecution’s case, the accused persons moved the court for an opportunity to file a submission of no case.
The presiding judge granted the application, ordering the defense to submit their arguments by June 8.
The outcome of the June 8 filings will decide the fate of the trial:
With this, if the judge finds the defense’s submission convincing, the accused will be acquitted and discharged however, If the judge dismisses the submission, the court will order the accused officials to take the stand and explain why they should not face prison sentences.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammy Awuku, has expressed deep sorrow following the sudden passing of Isaac Batsa, the constituency secretary for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmaker issued a statement on Tuesday reacting to the news, which has shocked the local political community.
Mr.Awuku praised the late NDC secretary for his bipartisan approach to local governance.
He noted that despite their different political affiliations, Batsa consistently rose above party lines to serve the constituency with diligence.
The MP revealed that the news was particularly shocking given that he had last interacted with Batsa just three days prior on Saturday.
Concluding his statement, Sammy Awuku extended his heartfelt condolences to Batsa’s family, the constituency and regional executives, and the entire NDC fraternity, wishing the deceased peaceful eternal rest.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
