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Asokore celebrates 30 years of Nana (Dr) Susubribi Krobea Asante’s reign
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August 23, when scores of revellers, dignitaries and well-wishers gathered for a colourful durbar to mark the 30th anniversary of the enstoolment of the Paramount Chief (Omanhene), Nana (Dr) Susubribi Krobea Asante.
The grand celebration drew traditional leaders, including chiefs and queen mothers, from all the towns and communities under the Asokore Traditional Council (ATC), including Seniagya, Senchi, Okaikrom, Bomso, Akokoaso, Brofoyedu, Odurokurom and Ahwerewa.
Also present were prominent national figures, such as the President of the National House of Chiefs and Paramount Chief of the Sefwi Anhwiaso Traditional Area, Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II; distinguished economist Mr. Kwame Pianim; former Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana, Most Rev. Prof. Emmanuel Asante; as well as members of the clergy and leadership of the Muslim community of Asokore.
Held on the theme “30 Years of Leadership and Development,” the durbar did not only celebrate the impactful reign of Nana (Dr) SKB Asante but also showcased the progress and achievements the Asokore Traditional Area has recorded under his leadership since he ascended the Atweneboah Stool in 1996.
Acclaimed as the “Father of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana,” Nana SKB Asante chaired the Committee of Experts that drafted the Constitution which ushered Ghana into the Fourth Republic.
His career is a rich chronicle of national and international service. On the national stage, he has served as Solicitor-General of Ghana (1969), Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Ghana (1971–73), First Deputy Attorney-General of Ghana (1974), founding head/ chair of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (1997), President of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (2001–2004) and currently a Member and Chair of the Committee on Legal Affairs of the National House of Chiefs.
Internationally, Nana SKB Asante’s influence has extended across the globe. He worked as an attorney at the World Bank’s Legal Department (1966–1969), Chief Legal Advisor at the United Nations Centre on Transnational Corporations in New York, and was a member of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Court of Arbitration.
The colourful durbar was thus more than a celebration of a milestone; it was a recognition of a remarkable leader whose vision, scholarship and service continue to enrich both his community and the nation at large.
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The Ghana Police Service has arrested a man suspected of running a romance scam that targeted women with false marriage promises, blackmail, and the non-consensual sharing of intimate images.
The suspect, Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng, was arraigned alongside Sally Akosua Amoasah before the Accra Circuit Court 1 on charges of conspiracy to commit crime, defrauding by false pretences, and non-consensual sharing of intimate images.
According to preliminary investigations, Kwarteng posed as a pastor conducting online church services on Instagram. He allegedly told women that “God had revealed” they were his future wives.
To gain their trust, police say he went as far as meeting their families and presenting them with promise rings.
Investigators allege the suspect then obtained intimate images of some victims and used them to blackmail them for money.
He is also accused of introducing victims to a fake car tyre business. Under the pretext of shipping and clearing containers of tyres, he allegedly collected thousands of dollars from them before becoming unreachable.
Police further allege that Kwarteng shared the intimate images of some victims with his wife, Sally Akosua Amoasah, who is also accused of threatening the victims.
Seven victims have so far reported the matter to the Police. Investigations indicate the offences date back to 2021.
The court remanded Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng into Police custody to reappear on August 6, 2026. Sally Akosua Amoasah was granted bail.
The Ghana Police Service says it continues to receive complaints from other possible victims.
The Service is urging anyone who may have had similar encounters with the suspect to report to the nearest Police station to assist with ongoing investigations.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Ghana’s tourism industry is in mourning following the sudden death of Prince Anthony Bart-Appiah, a pioneering figure credited with helping to reconnect the African diaspora to the continent.
Prince Anthony passed away in the early hours of Saturday, July 26, 2026, at his private residence in Spintex, Accra.
He was instrumental in the development and promotion of “The Year of Return,” the flagship tourism campaign that invited members of the African diaspora to return to Ghana in 2019.
The initiative is widely regarded as a turning point that boosted Ghana’s tourism numbers and strengthened cultural ties with Black communities across the world.
Beyond his work with the GTA, Prince Anthony was the Chief Exexutive Officer (CEO) of Bridgezone, an agency dedicated to showcasing Africa to Western audiences and fostering cultural and business connections between the continent and the diaspora.
Colleagues describe him as passionate, strategic, and committed to telling authentic African stories that drive tourism, investment, and pride.
Widely known as Prince Anthony, he served as a Board Member of the Ghana Tourism Authority from 2025 to date.
A former British Army officer and a royal of the Akwamu clan, he brought discipline, vision, and a deep sense of heritage to every role he held
Prince Anthony was also a proud father to two teenagers, whom he deeply cherished.
In a statement, the *Ghana Tourism Authority extended its heartfelt condolences to the grieving family, friends, and all sympathizers.
“The tourism industry has lost a pioneering figure and a vital link to the diasporan community,” the statement read.
The statement further added that “We pray for strength for the family during this difficult time.”
Tributes have since poured in from tourism stakeholders, creatives, and diasporan groups who say Prince Anthony’s legacy will continue to shape how the world sees and experiences Ghana.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
