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Climaxing Ghana Month: …hundreds turn out to taste indigenous meals in Accra
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The forecourt of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly was the ‘melting pot’ for all Ghanaian dishes, as hundreds of people turned out last weekend to have a taste of sumptuous local cuisines they might have missed in their lifetime.
The two-day event dubbed “Back to Your Village Food Bazaar,” formed part of activities climaxing Ghana Month.
Organised by Accra-based Citi Fm and partners, it was to promote the consumption of local dishes while offering businesses a platform to project their brands and services.
It was to showcase the rich values of various ethnic groups in the country and deepen the spirit of unity and friendship among them.
Indigenous foods and drinks from the northern, middle, and southern zones of Ghana were readily available for patrons of all age groups who took part in various fun activities, including cooking competition, ‘jama’ and live music on Saturday and Sunday to have a feel.
Beverages including ‘Asana,’ Lamugine, ‘Pito’, ‘Brukina’, ‘Sobolo’ ‘Atadwe milk, were not in short supply as tourists and indigenes alike ate their favourite meals at designated stands with ease.
Indeed, it was a switch from the everyday rice and stew to a banquet of rare preparations such as ‘apapransa,’ kokonte’ ‘akyeke’ ‘tubaani’, ‘mpotompoto’, among others.
Day one saw musical performances by various artistes such as Ga Cultural Band, Dromo Naa, and others while three different groups also took part in a cooking contest later in the day with the winners and runners up receiving special packages from the sponsors.
The ‘Kwan Pa’ Band opened Day the second day with an enthralling performance as the audience danced and sang along melodious highlife tunes. Observers watched closely as contestants tried to outsmart one another in the ‘gari soakings’ competition on Sunday.
Ms. Elizabeth Kwatsoe Tawiah Sackey, Chief Executive of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), who was the Special Guest last Saturday, commended the organisers for the initiative and pledged support for the local food industry.
In all, it was a memorable event for the exhibitors and the visitors who could not hold back their commendation for the well-coordinated show. The organisers were happy with the turn out indicating that the bazaar went from being an exhibition to a “family gathering” of sort.
By Lizzy Okai
General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, has filed his nomination to contest the position of General Secretary again as the party begins its rebuilding efforts ahead of the 2028 general elections.
He was accompanied by party stalwarts and supporters who were in high spirits, expressing confidence that he is the right person to hold the position.
Speaking after filing his nomination, Mr Kodua Frimpong assured the rank and file of the party that he would not disappoint them.
“I can assure you that the faith the rank and file of the party have had in me, I will never disappoint them,” he said.
He also pledged to run a clean campaign devoid of personal attacks.
“I can assure you that our internal campaign will be devoid of personal attacks,” he told his fellow contestants and the rank and file of the party as he seeks to retain his position.
His tenure has seen the party through the 2024 general elections, where the NPP lost power to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) after eight years in government.
The party is currently in a rebuilding phase, with internal elections scheduled to elect new national executives to lead its reorganization towards the 2028 polls.
The General Secretary position is considered one of the most influential in the party’s administrative structure, responsible for the day-to-day running of the party secretariat and implementation of party decisions.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) has disputed claims made on social media by comedian Michael Blackson concerning the treatment given to his late mother, saying a review found that the allegations did not accurately reflect what happened during her stay at the hospital.
In a statement issued in Accra on August 5, 2026, the management of UGMC expressed condolences to Mr. Blackson and his family over the death of his 83-year-old mother, who died at the facility on July 16, 2026.
The hospital said it had taken the concerns raised by Mr. Blackson seriously and conducted a thorough review in line with its clinical and administrative procedures.
According to the statement, the facts presented by Mr. Blackson on social media contained “numerous inaccuracies” and did not accurately reflect the medical care provided to his mother.
UGMC explained that she was referred to the facility from another hospital and received treatment there from May 27 to July 16, 2026, a period of about eight weeks.
The hospital stated that it would not release details of her diagnosis, treatment, medical records or other aspects of her care because it had a duty to protect patient confidentiality, even after death.
It said the decision was intended to respect the dignity of the deceased and the privacy of her family.
UGMC further stated that all clinical decisions at the facility are made by qualified healthcare professionals based on medical judgment, established standards of care and the best interests of the patient.
The statement added that such decisions are made in consultation with authorised family representatives where necessary and that billing and financial procedures are governed by institutional policies and are separate from clinical decision-making.
The hospital noted that it values feedback from patients and their families and considers both positive and negative comments important for improving the quality of care.
Mr. Blackson had earlier used social media to criticise the care his mother received at UGMC, prompting the hospital’s response.
By: Jacob Aggrey
