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Maiden Ghana Cultural Week slated for March 11-15
Ghana Cultural Week, the flagship event of the Ghana Culture Forum aimed at commemorating Ghanaian culture and its place in national development is slated for March 11-15.
This year’s event would be the maiden edition; the celebration is extended for a week under the theme, “Cultivating Cultural Capital: Nurturing Ghana’s Legacy for Africa’s Renaissance.”
Since its launch in 2012, it has always been observed on March 14 every year through activities such as a symposium on a relevant, artistic emporium and others to showcase works of
Ghana’s cultural expressions.
Speaking at the launch of the Ghana Cultural Week at the Accra Digital Information Centre on Monday, March 4, Executive Director, of the National Commission on Culture and Director for Ghana Cultural Forum, Nana Otuo Owoahene Acheampong said, that before 2022, activities marking the Ghana Culture Day were observed in a day on March 14.
He said the quest to evolve the celebration and expand the scope of activities birthed the inter-school debate. The first
entertaining and educative debate was held during the 2022 edition of the Chana Culture Day celebrations.
“Today the celebration is being expanded to consist of activities spanning over a week and thus, the festival’s rebranding to reflect the scope,” he added.
The activities for this edition include a Fashion Dialogue on “Kente: Tradition, Modernity and Identity on March 11, an Inter-School debate on March 12, a Ghana Culture Day Symposium and presentation of the Africa Fashion Report on March 14 and a Film Screening and Dialogue on March 15.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ashanti South Regional Police Intelligence Directorate has arrested two suspects in connection with a robbery attack on an Indian national in Obuasi and a separately planned robbery operation targeting a distribution company in the same area.
On April 16, 2026, Police received credible intelligence that a group of armed men were planning an attack in Obuasi. A police team moved swiftly into the area and arrested suspect Iddrisu Fuseini, also known as “Iddi”, at his hideout in Bedieso, Obuasi.
During interrogation, he confessed to being part of a six-member gang that attacked an Indian national at his residence at New Baakoyeden, Obuasi, on April 12 2026, robbing him of GH₵150,000.00.
He disclosed that the attack was orchestrated following a tip-off from suspect Ibrahim, an employee of the victim, who informed the gang that the victim kept large sums of money.
Further investigations led to the arrest of a second suspect, Shaibu Mohammed, also known as “SM” or “Cicinati”, on 20th April 2026 at his hideout in Gausu, Obuasi. During interrogation, he admitted to participating in the planning of the robbery and confirmed that the gang had further planned to rob a distribution company near Mawuli Hotel in Obuasi.
Investigations have further revealed that both suspects are currently standing trial at the Obuasi Circuit Court in connection with a separate robbery of GH₵600,000.00.
A manhunt is ongoing to arrest the remaining accomplices, identified as Khalifa, Edward, Prof, Waddle, Ebbe, and Ibrahim, and to recover a pump action gun and a locally manufactured pistol believed to be in their possession.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
