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Creative excellence meets corporate legacy in Ofori Sarpong’s birthday tribute
In a striking fusion of art, symbolism, sustainability, and admiration, Ghana’s renowned creative hub, Mac Bancy Gallery, has unveiled a monumental portrait of celebrated business magnate, Dr Ernest Ofori Sarpong, crafted entirely from unused broken bottles in honour of his milestone birthday celebration.
The extraordinary artwork, described by its creators as the first of its kind in Africa to be presented to a corporate leader, stands not only as a visual marvel but also as a profound statement on resilience, innovation, and transformation.
The portrait presentation formed part of the flood of tributes, goodwill messages, and commemorative gestures pouring from business associates, admirers, and well -wishers celebrating the enduring impact of Dr Ofori Sarpong on Ghana’s entrepreneurial and philanthropic landscape.
Inside the atmosphere of admiration and celebration, the unveiling of the giant recycled glass portrait instantly became one of the defining highlights of the occasion capturing the imagination of guests and reinforcing the growing intersection between African creativity and corporate legacy.
According to the lead artist of Mac Bancy Gallery, every carefully assembled fragment of broken bottle embedded in the portrait carries a deeper philosophical meaning tied to the life journey of Dr Ofori Sarpong.
“Broken pieces are often discarded and overlooked, yet when carefully refined and brought together, they can create something extraordinary,” the artist stated.
“This portrait reflects the story of perseverance, struggle, sacrifice, and transformation. It mirrors how challenges in life can ultimately become the foundation of greatness.
Dr Ofori Sarpong’s journey continues to inspire many young Africans to believe that setbacks can be transformed into success.”
The intricate masterpiece reportedly took weeks of painstaking craftsmanship, precision cutting, and detailed assembly to complete. Using recycled materials that would ordinarily be considered waste, the artists’ transformed shattered glass into an elegant tribute worthy of one of Ghana’s most influential corporate figures.
Observers described the artwork as both emotionally powerful and environmentally conscious, a celebration of creativity with a strong message about sustainability and innovation in modern Africa.
Receiving the portrait, Dr Ofori Sarpong expressed profound gratitude to the artists and praised the ingenuity behind the unconventional artistic approach.
“I am deeply honoured by this remarkable gesture,” he said.
“To see broken bottles transformed into such a meaningful masterpiece is truly inspiring. This is not just art; it is a lesson in creativity, resilience, and sustainability. We must continue encouraging innovation that transforms waste into value because that is the future of sustainable development.”
The respected entrepreneur further commended Ghana’s growing creative industry and emphasised the importance of investing in local talent capable of producing globally competitive works of art and innovation.
Widely admired for his contributions to business development and philanthropy, Dr Ofori Sarpong has built a reputation that extends far beyond the corporate world. Over the years, he has championed educational advancement, youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, and community development initiatives across Ghana.
For many observers, the symbolic presentation by Mac Bancy Gallery represents more than a birthday tribute; it is a celebration of visionary leadership, perseverance, and the ability to turn adversity into achievement.
As the applause echoed through the presentation ceremony, one message stood clear: greatness, much like broken glass transformed into art, is often forged through resilience, patience, and purpose.
“This portrait will remain special to me because it carries meaning beyond appearance,” Dr Ofori Sarpong added.
“I sincerely thank the artists for this thoughtful gift and pray for greater opportunities and blessings upon their craft.”
The presentation has since generated admiration among members of the business community, art enthusiasts, and social commentators, many describing the portrait as a groundbreaking artistic statement capable of placing Ghanaian contemporary art on a broader international stage.
By Spectator Reporter
The Ghana Water Justice Network (GWJN), a civil society organization, has called on the government to make water affordable and accessible to Ghanaians in the country.
The organization said making water affordable, particularly for low-income and vulnerable households, included an end to water disconnections due to inability to pay.
This was in a communiqué issued at the launch of the GWJN in Accra on the theme “Water for People, Not for Profit.”
The launch of the event was to mobilize citizens and advocate sustainable long-term solutions to Ghana’s escalating water crisis.
The statement said such disconnections violated the human right to water and disproportionately affected women and children.
“We advocate for inclusive, humane service delivery that prioritizes dignity and access to all citizens,” the statement said.
The statement urged the government to address significant investment shortfalls by fully honouring budget commitments, especially by extending services to underserved communities.
The statement urged authorities to actively include women as leaders and decision-makers in water management at all levels and address the disproportionate impacts of water scarcity on women and girls.
It also called for the establishment and enforcement of water protection zones and the integration of catchment protection plans into spatial planning schemes.
“To combat the menace of galamsey, we urge the government to seize assets and prosecute financiers and equipment owners, support community-based river guards, and deploy satellite and drone surveillance systems to combat illegal mining,” it said.
The communiqué also called on the authorities to introduce a national borehole drilling permit system, create a central groundwater database, and promote shared community borehole systems.
The statement said for countless communities across the country, access to affordable and reliable water remained out of reach.
In rural areas, peri-urban settlements, and low-income urban neighbourhoods, daily realities are marked by long queues, inconsistent supply, and rising costs.
It said at the heart of this crisis were women and children, who bear the heaviest burden when water systems fail.
This situation, the statement said, leaves far too many people behind and threatened to derail progress toward the Sustainable Development Goal six—universal and equitable access to safe and affordable water for all by 2030. -GNA
Police have retrieved all buried body parts of Joyce Akua Ampomaa, a 40-year-old trader allegedly murdered at Awutu Bentum in the Central Region.
The remains have been deposited at the Police Hospital Mortuary for preservation and autopsy, while investigations continue, Commissioner of Police Lydia Yaako Donkor, Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), said at a press briefing in Accra.
She stated that the suspect, a 25-year-old fetish priest, was arrested by the Homicide Unit of the CID after the mutilated body of the deceased was discovered in a bush on the outskirts of Awutu Bentum on March 10, 2026.
Police said the Asafoatse of Awutu Bentum reported the discovery to the Jei Krodua Police Station after the body was found with the head and both legs severed.
Investigations revealed that she had previously sought herbal treatment from the suspect in 2025 and returned on March 4, 2026, for spiritual assistance.
The suspect allegedly lured her into a bush, attacked her with a cutlass, killed her, dismembered the body, and concealed the remains.
During interrogation, the suspect allegedly admitted to the offence and disclosed that he buried the head at Mafi Avedo in the Volta Region and the legs at his residence at Awutu Bentum.
He was arraigned before the Adabraka District Court on March 13, 2026, and remanded into custody.
The court granted an exhumation order, enabling Police to retrieve the buried body parts.
On March 17, 2026, the suspect led investigators to Mafi Avedo, where the deceased’s head was exhumed.
On March 18, 2026, he led Police to Awutu Bentum for a reconstruction of the incident and to locations where the legs and destroyed mobile phones were retrieved.
At the crime scene, located on a cassava farm, the suspect allegedly identified the spot of the attack, the deposition of the body, and a pit where bloodstained items were buried.
Pathologists later exhumed the legs at his residence opposite the Chief’s Palace.
Police noted that community members had demolished the suspect’s residence and shrine, affecting retrieval of the suspected murder weapon and other exhibits.
COP Donkor commended officers for their professionalism and expressed appreciation to international partners, including INTERPOL, the Australian Federal Police, and authorities in Togo, for their collaboration. –GNA
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