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Akuafo Hall launches 70th anniversary celebration in Accra
The Akuafo Hall of the University of Ghana has organized a special launch of its 70th anniversary celebration in Accra.
The year-long anniversary is under the theme “70 Years of Cultivating Excellence: Honouring Legacy, Inspiring Tomorrow.”
The primary goal of the anniversary is to celebrate the hall’s legacy, recognise the contributions of farmers to education and national development, and inspire young people to explore opportunities in agriculture and leadership.
Speaking on behalf of the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, the Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, and Deputy Agric Minister, John Dumelo, said the celebration highlighted the important role agriculture had played in Ghana’s development.
He noted that Akuafo Hall symbolised the strong connection between agriculture and education, adding that the support of farmers in establishing the hall showed how agriculture had contributed to national progress.
Mr. Dumelo explained that the hall had preserved unique traditions, including its chieftaincy system, which reflected Ghana’s cultural heritage and strengthened unity among students.
He said initiatives such as farmers’ markets created opportunities to connect farmers directly to consumers, while helping young people appreciate the value of agriculture.
According to him, agriculture today offered many opportunities through technology, agribusiness and innovation, and young people should see the sector as a pathway to prosperity and national transformation.
Meanwhile, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, said the anniversary was an important moment for the university to reflect on the achievements of Akuafo Hall over the past seven decades.
She noted that the presence of alumni, students and staff at the event showed the strong bond many people had with the hall and its traditions.
Professor Amfo said the theme of the anniversary aligned with the university’s commitment to academic excellence and leadership development.
She encouraged students to take advantage of the discussions and activities planned during the celebration to learn more about opportunities in agriculture and national development.
Background
Akuafo Hall was established in 1955 at the University of Ghana with financial support from cocoa farmers in the then Gold Coast through the Cocoa Marketing Board.
The hall was officially opened on October 4, 1955, by Ghana’s first Prime Minister, Kwame Nkrumah, and was originally built to accommodate 600 students.
Over the years, it has become known for its strong traditions, including a student chieftaincy system, and continues to play an important role in the academic and social life of the university.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old driver, Bismark Kpormeno, for possession of a large quantity of compressed plant materials suspected to be Indian hemp.
The arrest was made on Sunday, 31 May 2026 by officers of the Tema Highway Patrol Unit during an operation along the Tema-Ada road.
According to police, the suspect was driving a Hyundai Mighty I container truck and failed to stop when signaled. He attempted to evade arrest but was pursued and apprehended at Bondase.
A search of the vehicle revealed twelve 12 sacks and eighty 80 parcels of compressed plant materials concealed in a container and wrapped in sellotape.
Preliminary investigations show the narcotics were allegedly loaded at Kpeve in the Volta Region and were being transported to Ada.
The suspect is currently in police custody assisting with investigations. The truck and exhibits have been impounded for evidential purposes.
The Tema Regional Police Command says it remains committed to combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
They also urged the public to support law enforcement by providing timely and credible information on suspicious activities.
Firefighters from the Peki Fire Station of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded swiftly to a fatal head-on collision involving a Mercedes-Benz container truck (WR 1553-C) travelling from Nkwanta to Accra and a Mercedes-Benz passenger bus (GR 3215-E) travelling from Battor to Kabiti in the Oti Region.
The crash occurred at Peki-Tsame near Peki Senior High School in the early hours of Tuesday, 2nd June 2026.
A total of forty (40) persons were involved, comprising twenty-one (21) males, fifteen (15) females, and four (4) children.
Through a coordinated rescue operation, firefighters extricated 25 injured casualties, including 23 adults and two children.
Sadly, 15 persons lost their lives, made up of nine males and 6 females.
The injured were conveyed to the Peki Government Hospital for treatment, while the deceased were handed over to the Police, who conveyed them to the hospital mortuary for preservation and further investigation. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
The Ghana National Fire Service has extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and urges all motorists to observe road traffic regulations, avoid dangerous driving practices, and exercise maximum caution on the roads to help prevent accidents and save lives.
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