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Kojo Antwi thrills guests at 2026 Europe Day Reception in Accra
Ghanaian music legend Kojo Antwi delivered a memorable performance at the 2026 Europe Day Reception in Accra, captivating guests with timeless highlife melodies and celebrating the enduring partnership between Ghana and the European Union.
The celebrated “Mr. Music Man” was the special highlight of the event, where he also signed copies of his newly released memoir, Mr. Music Man – The Journey, adding a personal touch to an evening filled with culture, diplomacy and entertainment.
The 2026 Europe Day Reception brought together diplomats, government officials, development partners, members of the diplomatic corps and invited guests to commemorate Europe Day while strengthening the growing relationship between Ghana and the European Union under the banner of “Team Europe.”
Fourteen EU Member States participated actively in the celebration, contributing to what organisers described as a vibrant cultural showcase marked by food, music and shared values.
Countries represented included Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Spain and Sweden.
Guests enjoyed a rich display of European cuisine, cultural exchanges and networking moments throughout the reception, which highlighted the strong diplomatic and developmental ties between Ghana and Europe.
The atmosphere peaked when Kojo Antwi took to the stage, treating patrons to a live performance that blended nostalgia with celebration.
His appearance drew admiration from diplomats and guests alike, reaffirming his status as one of Ghana’s most respected music icons.
The event also featured participation and support from several diplomatic missions and institutions, including the European External Action Service, EU International Partnerships, the French Embassy in Ghana, the Embassy of the Netherlands in Ghana, the High Commission of Malta in Ghana, the German Embassy Accra, the Embassy of Denmark in Ghana and the Embassy of Spain in Ghana among others.
This year’s celebration reinforced the spirit of cooperation between Ghana and the European Union, with culture and music serving as powerful tools for unity and friendship.
By Enoch Ntiamoah Siaw
The Ghana Police Service has arrested several suspected drug peddlers and recovered large quantities of narcotic substances in intelligence-led operations across Kumasi.
The I.G.P. Special Operations Team, working with the Ashanti Regional Police Command, targeted locations identified as hubs for the sale and distribution of drugs within the metropolis.
At Asawase, Kwame Afriyie, 61, alias “Con Papa” also known as “American Man”, was arrested. Police recovered 33 compressed parcels of suspected cannabis from his room and 48 more from his provision shop.
-Additionally, at Asafo, Kofi Acheampong alias “Mokobiley” was arrested with 311 transparent sachets of dried leaves suspected to be narcotics, 13 compressed parcels, 10 brown paper wraps containing black rock-like substances suspected to be cocaine, and restricted pharmaceutical products.
The operations continued to Krofrom, where Michael Owusu Agyeman, 22, a National Service personnel, was arrested with 15 bottles of fruit juice suspected to be laced with cannabis.
Other operations at Atonsu-Bokuro, Krofrom, Kenyase, Asokwa, Buokrom and Asafo BB led to the arrest of Adamu Ibrahim, 44; Stanley Boahene, 24; Favour Emmanuel, 23; Abubakar Sadick, 28; Adwoa Serwaa Boamah, 36; Paul Quagraine, 40; Nana Kwasi Amo Peprah, 47; Hamdiyah Ibrahim, 37; Nicholas Adorku, 39; and Natson Yaaba, 31.
Exhibits retrieved include compressed parcels of suspected cannabis, tramadol tablets, ecstasy, amphetamine, suspected cocaine and other controlled substances. All items have been secured for forensic examination.
All suspects have been arraigned and remanded into Police custody pending further court dates.
The Police Service says the operation forms part of its ongoing fight against drug trafficking and abuse. It urged the public to provide credible information on drug-related activities.
The Command commended the I.G.P. Special Operations Team and Ashanti Regional officers for their professionalism and efforts to disrupt criminal drug networks and maintain public safety.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has referred former Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, to its National Disciplinary Committee following petitions over recent comments he made.
The party’s National Organiser, Henry Nana Boakye, announced the decision and said the petitions relate to remarks that are believed to be harmful to the party’s unity and cohesion.
According to him, the National Disciplinary Committee has been given two weeks to investigate the matter and submit its report to the party’s leadership.
“The position is that we have referred all petitions received regarding Kennedy Agyapong’s comments to the National Disciplinary Committee, and we have given them two weeks to deal with the matter,” he said.
He explained that after receiving the committee’s report, the National Executive Committee (NEC) will hold another meeting to discuss the findings and decide on the next course of action.
The petitions stem from recent comments by Mr Agyapong in which he alleged that contracts awarded under the previous NPP administration, including those linked to the construction of the 37 Military Hospital, required contractors to pay a 10 per cent kickback before securing the deals.
He also accused some party officials of engaging in practices that contributed to the NPP’s defeat in the 2024 general election.
By:Jacob Aggrey
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