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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
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
