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Exquisite showcase of Ghanaian culture at 3rd Kaba & Slit Festival
Hundreds of Ghanaian fashion lovers and exhibitors last Thursday, thronged the Legon City Mall in Accra for the third edition of the fast-growing Kaba and Slit Festival.
Dubbed: ‘the Duku (scarf) Edition,’ the event featured a rich display of the traditional kaba and slit outfit with colourful scarfs amidst music, dance and fanfare.
Speaking to The Spectator after the event, the Founder of the event, Mrs Deborah Kabutey-Djisah popularly known as Manye Korngo expressed gratitude to patrons and team for their efforts in holding yet another successful festival.
“This festival has come to stay and we are happy that young people especially are getting involved as it would help in the promotion of Ghanaian culture and patriotism,” she noted.
She called on the government and private organisations to come on board for the next edition, which is expected to be bigger and better.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
The Police have arrested two suspects, including the alleged gang leader, in connection with the robbery attack on the Berekum Chelsea football team that resulted in the death of one of the players.
According to a Police update, the arrests were made after intelligence-led operations by security personnel.
One of the suspects sustained gunshot wounds during an exchange of fire with the police.
He has since been taken to a hospital where he is receiving medical treatment, while the other suspect remains in police custody assisting with investigations.
The Police indicated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang linked to the attack.
They assured the public that more details will be provided as investigations progress.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Brazzaville to attend the investiture ceremony of Denis Sassou N’Guesso.
The ceremony follows the re-election of President Sassou N’Guesso for another five year term as leader of the Republic of the Congo.
President Mahama travelled to Brazzaville shortly after launching his Free Primary Healthcare Programme in Dodowa.
He is expected to return to Accra after the ceremony scheduled for Thursday morning.
By: Jacob Aggrey
