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Aqua edition of ‘Rhythms On Da Runway’ launched
IGP George Akuffo Dampare and South African High Commissioner, Ms. Grace Jeanet Mason
IGP George Akuffo Dampare and South African High Commissioner, Ms. Grace Jeanet Mason
Fashion and other industry players gathered at the Soho Bar in Accra on the eve of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s birthday, September 20 to launch this year’s ‘Rhythms On Da Runway.’
This year’s event, themed ‘The Aqua Edition,’ marks the 11th version since its inception and seeks to put the spotlight on Sustainable Development Goal Six (SDG-6) – Clean Water and Sanitation.
The main event is scheduled for December 2 at the Accra International Conference Centre in Accra.
As part of this year’s event, three-time Grammy nominees Rocky Dawuni and Morgan Heritage among other personalities would be honoured.
Speaking at the launch, the Creative President of Nineteen57 Events stated, “As we delve into ‘The Aqua Edition,’ we are reminded of the profound impact our actions have on our planet and future generations.”
Mr.Okyere Darko said that safeguarding these invaluable biodiversity havens is their sacred duty, not just for the children but for the entire world to inherit their beauty and life.
The Producer and Director for the event, Yvonne Ocloo, noted that this year’s edition was set to be a vibrant celebration of Africa’s diverse cultural heritage which is aimed at seeking to unite communities and recognise the committed individuals and organizations assiduously promoting Africa globally.
Madam Ocloo stressed the event’s social responsibility aspect, shedding light on two critical concerns: the illegal mining crisis in Ghana’s Atiwa Forest and the environmental repercussions of discarding second-hand clothing into our oceans.
Notable personalities who graced the event included the Inspector General of Police Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, Chairman, the Chief Executive Officer of Equity Health Insurance, Elton Afari, Chief Executive Officer of the McDan Group of Companies Daniel McKorley, the Chief Executive Officer of Wembley Sports Limited, Robert Coleman, Managing Director of Reiss & Co, Jeff Sowa, and many other special guests.
The event witnessed performances from Edem, Epixode, Natty Borax, Evans Scot, and Mo Spence.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Prof Alidu Seidu files nomination for Tamale Central seat
The newly elected parliamentary candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for Tamale Central, Prof Alidu Seidu, has submitted his nomination forms to the Electoral Commission.
As of 10:00 a.m. today, he was the only person who had filed to contest the seat.
Nomination of candidates will close at the end of the day.
Associate Professor and Head of the Political Science Department at the University of Ghana Legon, Prof. Alidu Seidu won the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries in the Tamale Central constituency with a landslide victory.
The elections, supervised by the party’s Elections and IT Directorate in the Northern Region, saw Prof. Seidu poll 840 votes out of the total valid ballots cast.
His closest contender, Lawyer Hanan Gundadow Abdul-Rahaman, secured 536 votes.
The other aspirants could not make significant gains, with Dr. Seidu Fiter obtaining 44 votes, Aliu Abdul-Hamid 23 votes, and the rest recording fewer than 10 votes each.
In all, 1,500 ballots were cast, with 6 ballots rejected and 7 spoilt ballots recorded.
The results were signed and declared by Dr. Arnold Mashud Abukari, NDC Northern Regional Director of Elections and IT.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) held parliamentary primaries in Tamale Central to choose a candidate for the upcoming by-election following the death of the sitting Member of Parliament, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed. Dr. Mohammed, who also served as Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, tragically died in a military helicopter crash in the Adansi Akrofuom District on August 6, 2025, alongside seven others.
His passing left the Tamale Central seat vacant, as required by Ghana’s 1992 Constitution.
The Electoral Commission has scheduled the by-election for September 30, 2025. While the NDC moved quickly to open nominations and vet aspirants, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) announced it would not contest the seat, citing the need to respect the somber circumstances and promote national unity.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Ghana to locally refine its gold starting October 2025 – Sammy Gyamfi
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, has announced that plans are far advanced for the establishment of a state-owned gold refinery in the country.
Speaking at the 2025 Minerals and Mining Convention, Mr Gyamfi said the refinery will process locally mined gold into bullion instead of exporting it in its raw state.
According to him, it is unacceptable that Ghana, despite being a leading gold producer in Africa, continues to export raw gold known as dore.
He explained that the Gold Board, working with the Bank of Ghana and local refineries, will from October 2025 begin refining gold locally.
He also disclosed that an ultramodern assay laboratory will be built to ensure international standards in testing gold quality.
Mr Gyamfi noted that the refinery will be wholly state-owned and will help Ghana move away from raw mineral exports to value addition.
This, he said, will boost foreign exchange earnings, create jobs, and position Ghana as a hub for gold refining and jewellery production in Africa.
The CEO stressed that the project forms part of government’s strategy to ensure the country benefits fully from its natural resources and to transform the mining sector into a driver of economic growth.
By: Jacob Aggrey
