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● Some dignitaries after the event
It is necessary for the country to give critical attention to the creative arts sector due to its important role in national transformation and development, Prof. Andy Ofori-Birikorang, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba, (UEW), has said.
“If we want the country to grow, we must pay attention to the creative arts industry. It creates and reveals inner mind and joy,” he stressed.
He again said: “Creative arts inspire people to unearth their God-given talents and it is beneficial to the community.”
Prof Ofori-Birikorang said these at the opening of the Creative Arts Conference organised by the School of Creative Arts (SCA), in collaboration with the Centre for Research, Culture, and Creative Arts, University of Education, Winneba (UEW) last Friday.
The conference was on the theme: “Re-developing Creative Arts Education Policy and Research for Sustainable Industrial Development.”
It offered an opportunity for participants to deliberate on how to strengthen the promotion of arts education in Ghana.
Prof Ofori-Birikorang stated that the School of Creative Arts Education existed to train competent professional teachers for all levels of education as well as conduct research, disseminate knowledge and contribute to educational policy and development.
“If we want to brand this university, we must pay attention to the School of Creative Arts. The creative arts industry inspires us to do things, and it is only through this inspiration that we get the energy of creativity,” he said.
In an address, the Dean of the SCA, Prof. PatriquedeGraft-Yankson, stated that recognition was currently being given to arts in Ghana through different interventions and training for a number of individuals across the country.
He commended President Akufo-Addo led administration for its support for the creative arts sector since it took power in 2017.
The Dean again praised the university for its commitment towards making the conference an annual event and said the school would be orgainising series of formal, informal and academic discussions among staff, peers and students.
According to Prof deGraft-Yankson, the formal and informal training attitudes and proficiencies needed to make the arts an important tool for defining and planning result-oriented human activities for quality living, were lacking.
He, therefore, stressed the need for the country to adopt a thoughtful and conscious involvement in the creative arts educational policies and research for progress.
The Director of Creative Arts Council, Ms. GyankromaAkufo-Addo, underscored the important role of arts education towards the skills of individuals such as critical thinking, and called for support in that regard.
She called on all the sundry to support and encourage children who demonstrate interest in the arts to pursue their passion and unearth their talents.
From David O. Yarboi-Tetteh, Winneba
Businessman Mr. Ibrahim Mahama has denied reports linking him to a takeover bid for the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO).
His reaction follows a demonstration by members of the VALCO Labour Union today, during which some protesters alleged that Mr. Mahama was interested in acquiring the state-owned aluminium company.
In a statement issued by his Special Aide, Rafik Mahama, the businessman said he has “no such interest” and has not made any offer to acquire VALCO.
“The allegation is the latest in several vile attempts to impute the integrity of Mr. Ibrahim Mahama and subject him to needless public engagements,” the statement said.
The statement added that Mr. Mahama’s business track record speaks for itself, describing his companies as “some of the best-run operations across the African continent.”
It further noted that all of Mr. Mahama’s business interests were “legally commenced or acquired” and operate within the law a fact it said explains why his businesses have endured across seven election cycles.
“Mr. Mahama remains committed to contributing his quota to the development of Ghana by investing in business opportunities in Ghana and beyond,” the statement added.
The statement also disclosed that Mr. Mahama has instructed his lawyers to take the necessary legal action over the publication and allegations.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The leadership of Kristo Asafo has dismissed reports circulating on social media and in some media outlets that the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka will be buried on July 30, 2026, describing the claim as false.
The current head of the Kantanka family and leader of Kristo Asafo, Kwadwo Safo Akofena Kantanka, addressed the issue during a press conference in Accra today.
He said no burial date has been set and urged members of the church and the general public to disregard any unofficial announcements.
“I urge the members of Kristo Asafo and the nation to disregard any burial date out there,” Akofena said.
He further stressed that neither the leadership of the church nor the Kantanka family has made any such announcement regarding the funeral.
According to him, all official funeral arrangements will be communicated only through a formal statement from the Kantanka family when the time is due.
Akofena Safo Kantanka said the family remains united in ensuring that the final funeral rites are conducted in a manner that befits the legacy of the late Apostle.
He called on Ghanaians to remain calm and wait for the official communication from the family, warning against the spread of misinformation.
Background
Apostle Dr. Ing. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, founder and spiritual leader of Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana, passed away recently, plunging the church and the nation into mourning.
The late Apostle was widely known not only as a religious leader but also as an industrialist, inventor, and founder of the Kantanka Group of Companies, which manufactures vehicles and other machinery in Ghana.
Since his passing, there has been heightened public interest in his funeral arrangements.
It would be recalled that a faction of the siblings and family led by former MP Adwoa Safo had earlier announced a proposed burial date and arrangements.
That announcement, however, has been rejected by the current leadership of both the church and the family.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
