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Efua Sutherland Children’s Park undergoes massive transformation
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The iconic Efua Sutherland Children’s Park has been transformed into a vibrant celebration of culture, creativity, and northern Ghanaian identity ahead of the maiden edition of the By Faith Catering Services Guinea Fowl Bazaar.
The remarkable artistic makeover was led by the renowned Sirigu Women’s Organization of Pottery and Art (SWOPA), whose bold murals, intricate traditional patterns, and colorful visual installations have breathed new life into one of Accra’s most cherished public spaces.
From the park’s entrance to its walkways and central structures, SWOPA’s signature artistic touch now creates an immersive cultural atmosphere that welcomes visitors into a rich experience of food, heritage, art, and community celebration.
The artistic transformation forms a major part of the maiden Accra Guinea Fowl Bazaar, an initiative by By Faith Catering Services aimed at celebrating northern Ghanaian cuisine, entrepreneurship, and cultural identity.
Speaking in an interview, Chief Executive Officer of By Faith Catering Services, Matilda Zenabu Pipio, explained that the collaboration was intentionally designed to create more than just a food event.
“This transformation goes beyond aesthetics; it is a celebration of identity, creativity, and community. We wanted to create an experience that welcomes every guest before they even taste the food. Through our partnership with SWOPA, we are showcasing the beauty of Ghanaian culture while creating a platform that honors northern heritage, supports local businesses, and inspires the next generation of creatives and entrepreneurs,” she said.
Beyond beautification, the project highlights the growing importance of public art in transforming urban spaces into hubs of storytelling, tourism, and community engagement. The newly painted structures now serve as artistic landmarks, attracting photographers, families, tourists, and art lovers even before the official opening of the bazaar.
One of the painters from SWOPA, Mary Azuwine, described the project as both emotional and inspiring.
“We are not just painting walls; we are painting our culture, our stories, and our identity for the world to see. Bringing northern art into a major public space in Accra makes us proud because it shows that our traditions, colors, and creativity belong everywhere,” she expressed.
Organizers say the collaboration reflects the vision of the Guinea Fowl Bazaar — creating a unique intersection between culture, culinary excellence, entrepreneurship, and the creative arts.
As anticipation builds, the transformed park has already begun attracting attention from passersby, photographers, and cultural enthusiasts eager to witness the striking visual installation firsthand.
The maiden Guinea Fowl Bazaar is was attended by food lovers, families, tourists, and cultural enthusiasts from across Ghana, with SWOPA’s artistic masterpiece providing one of the most memorable visual highlights of the event.
By Geoffrey Buta
Construction of a major underground stormwater drain along the Dr. Busia Highway within the Kaneshie enclave will commence on September 7, 2026.
The Project Coordinator for the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project, Dr. Kwadwo Ohene Sarfo, announced this at a special media briefing on Wednesday.
According to him, the works will involve the construction of a double-cell underground rectangular drain measuring approximately 10 metres wide and 1.95 kilometres long, stretching from Pamprom Junction to First Light Junction.
The new drain will replace the existing two 1.2-metre diameter pipes, which are inadequate to carry the volume of stormwater in the area.
Dr. Sarfo said the drain will connect at one end to the recently completed section within the Accra Academy campus and at the other end to the existing drain at Pamprom Junction.
He said the construction is expected to run from September 2026 to October 2027.
The project forms part of government’s broader flood prevention and mitigation programme aimed at addressing perennial flooding in Accra.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has withdrawn from the party’s National Chairmanship race.
In a statement issued yesterday, Chairman Wontumi who is currently serving a 20-year jail term said his decision was driven by his love for the party and his unwillingness to let his personal circumstances distract the NPP from its rebuilding efforts.
“There are moments in the life of a man when the heart wants to continue, but duty demands sacrifice. Moments when one must quietly set aside personal ambition, not because the dream has died, but because the family he loves must not be made to carry his burden. Today, I find myself at such a painful moment,” he wrote.
He disclosed that after many nights of prayer, sober reflection and consultations with his family, legal team, party elders, campaign team and trusted supporters, he concluded that his present situation must not become an additional burden on the NPP.
“This is not the decision my heart desired, but sometimes, true love requires us to release what we deeply want in order to protect what we love even more,” he added.
Recounting his years of service, Chairman Wontumi said he had served the party with everything within him, walking through heat and rain, travelling to remote communities and standing with the grassroots in both victory and defeat.
“For many years, I have served the NPP with everything within me… The NPP is not merely a political party to me. It is my family. It is my home. It is a cause to which I have dedicated a significant part of my life,” he stated.
He explained that the party, already carrying the pain of electoral defeat and the huge responsibility of preparing for the future, should not be made to carry his personal weight.
“That is why I cannot allow my present situation or personal ambition to distract the party from the difficult work of rebuilding. I cannot ask the party to carry my weight when it is already carrying the pain of defeat and the enormous responsibility of preparing for the battle ahead. I would rather carry this pain quietly than allow the party I love to suffer because of me,” he said.
He further sympathized with his supporters across the 16 regions, acknowledging that the decision would be painful for many who had sacrificed for his campaign.
“To my teeming supporters across all sixteen regions, I know this message will hurt. I know many of you will read it with tears in your eyes because I understand the sacrifices you have made for this journey,” he said.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
