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“Dakpema palace enskins US based philanthropist as Zosimli Naa”
The Chief of Tamale, Naa Dakpema Fusheini Bawa has enskinned a US-based entrepreneur and philanthropist, Ms Kennedy S.
Johnson as ‘Zosimli Naa’ at his palace in the Northern Region.
Ms Kennedy S. Johnson, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Green Book Travel was honoured with the traditional title Zosimli Naa, which symbolizes friendship to the people of Dagbon and the Northern Region.
The enskinmemt was done when she called on the Dakpema palace to seek his blessings and endorsement to engage in a number of development projects in his traditional area.
She said Green Book Travel in collaboration with Kith and Kin, both Non-governmental organizations over the years was instrumental in driving tourism, bringing hundreds of guests to Ghana whilst promoting business with other black entrepreneurs and artisans.
“Historically, Ghana has promoted unity, Pan-Africanism and the development of the continent of Africa, being from the diaspora and given the title of Dakpema Queen mother of Zosimli Naa in the Dagbong Kingdom is like a supreme blessings from the ancestors”.
She added that her organization and its partners will continue to prioritize the needs of the people in the area in order to complement the efforts of government and other stakeholders in minimizing the plight of the people and improving on their living conditions.
“I take my title seriously, I vowed to be a catalyst for vital development and advancement, advocate cultural conservation and encourage and lead the journey of the African diaspora back to the continent”.
Naa Dakpema Fusheini Bawa said the title was to enhance development in his traditional area, and to strengthen the bilateral relations between the two countries, especially in the areas of culture and tourism.
“My traditional area is blessed with young men and women with great interest in education, culture and tourism and it is my desire to welcome partners and benevolent organizations to complement government efforts in reducing poverty and unemployment in my area”.
He added that it was necessary for other stakeholders both home and abroad to join the forces in championing development projects and help improve on the living conditions of the people.
The Tamale Chief pledged his support to the Green Book Travel and partners and appealed to other benevolent organizations to continue to support traditional authorities in promoting development in their areas. -GNA
Four tricycle operators, popularly known as ‘Pragya’, have been prosecuted and fined GH¢600 each equivalent to 50 penalty units by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) Sanitation Court for obstructing public roads at the Agbogbloshie Market.
The offenders, who were arrested by Public Health Officers of the AMA during a routine enforcement exercise, pleaded guilty to the offence and were subsequently convicted by the court.
The four operators were among the 21 offenders recently arrested at the Agbogbloshie Market for various sanitation and public order violations, including selling on open drains, obstructing walkways, and trading at unauthorised locations.
Speaking after the court proceedings, the Head of Public Health at the AMA, Madam Florence Kuukyi, said the court was lenient with the offenders since it was their first appearance, hence the fine, and warned that subsequent offenders would face stiffer penalties, including imprisonment.
The Ghana Police Service has arrested a man believed to be behind a series of robberies and killings of taxi drivers in the Greater Accra Region.
According to a statement from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), the suspect, Peter Akakpo, also known as “Dompe,” was arrested on October 13, 2025, at Kasoa-Domeabra.
Police say he is an ex-convict and is believed to have worked with another suspect, Vincent Gbetorglo, who was arrested earlier on June 30, 2025.
The arrests follow investigations into the deaths of two taxi drivers at Sakaman Blue Lagoon on May 9 and June 15, 2025. Police say the suspects contacted the victims before the attacks.
The Anti-Armed Robbery Unit of the CID led the investigation, using intelligence and surveillance to track down the suspects.
Police say efforts are being made to recover the vehicles of the murdered drivers.
The CID assured the public that investigations are still ongoing and promised to provide updates as new information emerges.
By: Jacob Aggrey
