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Asere Mantse calls for peace ahead of elections
Nii Nikoi Olai Amashie III
The Paramount Chief of the Asere Traditional Area, Nii Nikoi Olai Amashie III, has called for the sustainability of peace and unity among the Ga communities ahead of the December general elections.
Speaking during the Homowo festival celebrations last Saturday at his Palace in Accra, the chief emphasised that peace and unity within communities were crucial in nation building.
Nii Nikoi Olai Amashie III advised that despite the differences within the Ga state, it was important to continue to uphold peace before and after the elections.
He stressed that peace was the foundation of development and progress, hence the need to maintain harmony within the communities.
The chief’s call for peace comes at a critical time, as the country prepares for general election.
“Peace is the backbone of our existence; without it, we cannot achieve our goals and aspirations,” he stressed.
He urged the people to prioritise peace and work towards maintaining unity, regardless of their political affiliations.
He added that as the country approached the general election, it was crucial to prioritise peace and unity in order to ensure a smooth and peaceful transition.
“By prioritising peace, the communities will be peaceful and ensure prosperous future for all,” he stressed.
The Homowo festival celebrations provided a platform for the chief to address the community and emphasise the significance of peace.
Source; healthline.com
By Michael D. Abayateye
The Ghana Tourism Development Company, GTDC, under the leadership of Prof.Kobby Mensah has launched GTDC Campus Tourism Office at the University of Ghana.
The initiative aims to promote educational and domestic tourism by providing structured campus tour experiences showcasing key heritage sites, including the Archaeology Museum and the School of Performing Arts.
It will also offer students their first travel experience across the continent and inculcate in them love to visit Ghana’s heritage sites.
Addressing the gathering at the launch yesterday, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, described tourism as a vehicle for education and heritage preservation, stressing that the sector must inspire citizens to value and protect national culture for future generations.
The minister highlighted tourism’s connection to disciplines such as history, the arts, economics and environmental science.
The minister further noted that the private sector is the engine of tourism economy, adding that the engines require fuel, which is talents.” by investing in these young people today, you are securing the quality, the innovation and competitiveness of our own industry for tomorrow.
She added that the establishment of the office represents a deliberate investment in the intellectual capital of the country.
The GTDC boss, Prof.Kobby Mensah, said,”at GTDC, we believe that if our tourism has to be sustainable, we have to promote domestic tourism and a very big part of it is getting students to appreciate tourism and helping them to organise tours.”
He added that the University of Ghana itself is a huge heritage site which must be explored.
Prof.Kobby Mensah noted that the initiative, which is one of many to be established across the country, is a joint partnership between GTDC and University of Ghana.
The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof.Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, said the University is a custodian of heritage which goes beyond the structures and welcomed the establishment of the first Campus Tourism Office.
She was optimistic that the office would be put to good use to achieve the intended purpose.
The launch brought together Stakeholders reaffirming their commitment to nurturing future tourism and hospitality professionals.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Ghana has officially accepted an invitation to serve as Guest Country at Burkina Faso’s 22nd National Culture Week in Bobo-Dioulasso from April 22 to May 2, 2026.
The invitation was extended by Burkina Faso’s Minister of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism, Gilbert Noël Ouédraogo, accompanied by the Ambassador of Burkina Faso to Ghana, H.E. David Kabré.
Receiving the delegation, Abla Dzifa Gomashie reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to deepening cultural diplomacy and strengthening historic ties between the two nations.
She noted that the festival will create opportunities for young creatives, expand exhibition platforms and promote commercial exchange within the creative sector.
The event will feature cultural performances, a community village and gastronomy fair, an arts market, literary engagements, and a craft and trade fair.
Ghana’s participation is expected to further strengthen bilateral relations between John Dramani Mahama and Ibrahim Traoré, while fostering collaboration within the creative ecosystems of both countries.
