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Efua Sutherland Children’s park losing its spark?
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Is the once beautiful, entertaining and activity-packed Efua Sutherland Children’s park in Accra is somewhat becoming a pale shadow of itself?
The venue appears to be malfunctioning as no major event has been held there recently. Swings, slides, playground climbers, see saws, merry-go-rounds, roller coasters, and other basic equipment have become rusty and unattractive.
A caretaker, speaking to The Spectator on a recent visit, acknowledged the inactivity of the venue but did not speak to the condition of the playground equipment.
According to him, the venue was frequented only by individuals who wanted to cool off or catch some rest from their busy rounds, adding that some of the facilities could, however, be put in good shape ahead of any public event.
The park used to attract pupils, families, celebrities and event organisers especially during public holidays and peak periods such as Christmas and Easter.
Some members of the public, attributing the ‘silence’ at the park to lack of financial muzzle by event organisers, believe the venue could be redesigned and maintained well to rake in revenue for government.
They have, therefore, called on the authorities to replace the dilapidated playground equipment while efforts are put in place to make the venue more friendly and attractive to children.
By Richael Ammah
Deputy National Women Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mimi Duah, has openly declared her support for Mavis Hawa Koomson as the next National Women’s Organiser of the party.
In a statement endorsing Hawa Koomson’s candidature, Ms Duah outlined four key reasons why she believes the former MP and Minister of State is best placed to lead the party’s women’s wing.
According to her, Hawa Koomson is a motherly figure who rose from the grassroots and is widely noted for her forgiving nature and ability to foster unity.
“She is a true grassroots mother who easily forgives, fosters unity, provides guidance and arbitrates to ensure all aggrieved party women are brought on board to ensure a unified women’s wing,” she stated.
Ms Duah also pointed to Hawa Koomson’s vast experience, having served as a Constituency Women’s Organiser, Member of Parliament and Minister of State, noting that the experience positions her to provide effective leadership as National Women’s Organiser.
She further described Hawa Koomson as capable of making the women’s wing resourceful, through her extensive network and business contacts, to lobby for logistics, training and financial support for women organisers at all levels.
Lastly, she said the NPP as an opposition party needs fearless, bold and assertive leadership at the women’s front to inspire regional, constituency and polling station women organisers as the party reorganises towards the 2028 elections.
“We need a Women’s Organiser who has been tested, who is bold, who understands grassroots women, and who can lead us to victory in 2028. Hon. Mavis Hawa Koomson is that leader,” she stressed.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister inaugurates Ghana-Korea Heritage Project Steering Committee
Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has inaugurated the Ghana-Korea Heritage Project Steering Committee to provide strategic oversight for a five-year programme focused on preserving Ghana’s heritage sites and strengthening their resilience to climate change.
The project will support climate-risk mapping, digital surveying and 3D modelling, joint research, capacity building, community engagement and modern monitoring technologies.
Korea is also providing specialised equipment, including drones, 3D scanners, digital microscopes, thermal imaging cameras and GPS survey instruments, to enhance Ghana’s capacity to scientifically assess, document and conserve heritage structures.
The partnership, which will run through 2030 and beyond, is expected to deepen Ghana-Korea cultural ties while promoting sustainable, technology-driven and climate-adaptive heritage management for future generations.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
