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All roads lead to Cape Coast in the Central Region as visitors and tourists join the 65th Independence Day celebration in the town tomorrow.
The celebration, dubbed, “Working Together; Bouncing Back Better,” had been preceded by a number of activities including clean-up, fitness walk as well as prayer and thanksgiving service.
Among other outcomes, the event is expected to boost the local economy and project the rich cultural heritage of the region while separate Independence Day parades take place simultaneously across the country.
The Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley, and other special envoys and diplomatic corps are expected to grace the national event.
President Akufo-Addo speaking at the Independence Day Awards on Wednesday admonished Ghanaians to be “patient with the government as it continues to establish a solid foundation for the economic takeoff.”
In all, 36 students who excelled in the 2021 Basic Education Certificate Exams across the country were decorated for their performance.
Other local and international programmes which are expected to follow the Cape Coast celebration would continue until Monday, March 7 and possibly throughout the first week in March.
The rotational celebration of the Independence Day has been commended as it rekindles the spirit of nationalism and allows citizens in other parts of the country to see the President on parade.
By Spectator Reporter
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly posing as a soldier and extorting money from unsuspecting members of the public at Ashaiman.
The suspect, identified as Bright Atsu Kudiabor, was arrested by the Ashaiman Police on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at about 7:00 a.m.
According to the Police, he was arrested at an area known as “I Shall Return”, where he was allegedly parading himself as a soldier and demanding money from people.
The Police said Kudiabor, who is an ex-convict, was initially arrested by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service in Ashaiman with assistance from other members of the public.
A search conducted on him after he was handed over to the Police reportedly led to the recovery of a set of military camouflage uniform.
The suspect is currently in Police custody and assisting with investigations.
The Tema Regional Police Command said he would be processed for court after investigations are completed.
The Police urged the public to remain vigilant and report anyone who falsely presents themselves as a soldier or a member of another security agency to deceive or extort money from the public.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, says the Volta Region holds enormous agricultural potential and efforts must be geared towards connecting farmers to the needed resources to unlock that potential.
He said focus must be on linking farmers to resources, technology, financing and markets to increase production, create jobs and build sustainable livelihoods.
Hon. Gunu made the remarks at the national launch of the Ghana Tomato Self-Sufficiency Initiative (GHATSI) held at Anloga in the Volta Region on Tuesday, September 15.
The initiative, under the theme “Produce at Home. Feed the Nation. Export the Surplus,” seeks to boost local tomato production, processing and marketing while reducing Ghana’s heavy reliance on imported tomatoes.
The launch was attended by the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, his Deputy, John Setor Dumelo, Feed Ghana Coordinator, Bright Demordzi, Members of Parliament, traditional leaders, MMDCEs, farmers and other stakeholders.
Mr.Gunu expressed appreciation to the Minister for Food and Agriculture for the support announced for the region, including two excavators, 200 cartons of organic fertiliser, and GH¢200,000 for Ms. Kuatudzo Esther Dela, a tomato farmer and processor from Ziope.
He described the initiative as an important step towards making agriculture a stronger driver of food security, job creation and economic growth in the Volta Region.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
