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Dr Dr Etroo leading the Jama Session
Patrons of Maquis Du Val, a local restaurant in Abidjan stood in admiration as Ghanaian fans delivered a special rendition of local ‘jama’ songs.
It was on Monday evening after dinner when the fans, numbering over 100, took over from a local band, ‘The Select Singers’ to entertain audience in a typical Ghanaian style.
They sang ‘jama’ songs and other local melodies amidst wild dance moves with staff and patrons of the restaurant lost in admiration as they partied deep into the night.
Surprisingly, it was a day after Ghana’s defeat to Cape Verde in their first Group B encounter of the ongoing AFCON.
The Ghanaian supporters remained buoyant and optimistic about upcoming games, hence the wild celebrations.
Their energy may have been derived from the local dishes they savoured at Maquis Du Val. It is a local restaurant at Cocody, a suburb of Abidjan and one of the 10 communes of Abidjan.
However, prior to the ‘take over’ by the Ghanaian fans, the local band The Select Singers set the mood with mesmerizing musical experience, presenting a diverse repertoire that encompassed both Ivorian and Ghanaian songs.
Standout performances included renditions of “Vis à vis” and “Zoblazo” by Meiway, contributing to a rich cross-cultural celebration.
They also sang popular Ghanaian tunes, such as the classics “Adwoa Ei” by AB Crentsil and “Awurade Kasa” by Cindy Thompson.
Over 160 Ghanaian fans have been provided an all-expenses paid 10-day trip by MTN as part of their support to the national team at the AFCON.
From Michael D. Abayateye, Abidjan
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly posing as a soldier and extorting money from unsuspecting members of the public at Ashaiman.
The suspect, identified as Bright Atsu Kudiabor, was arrested by the Ashaiman Police on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at about 7:00 a.m.
According to the Police, he was arrested at an area known as “I Shall Return”, where he was allegedly parading himself as a soldier and demanding money from people.
The Police said Kudiabor, who is an ex-convict, was initially arrested by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service in Ashaiman with assistance from other members of the public.
A search conducted on him after he was handed over to the Police reportedly led to the recovery of a set of military camouflage uniform.
The suspect is currently in Police custody and assisting with investigations.
The Tema Regional Police Command said he would be processed for court after investigations are completed.
The Police urged the public to remain vigilant and report anyone who falsely presents themselves as a soldier or a member of another security agency to deceive or extort money from the public.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, says the Volta Region holds enormous agricultural potential and efforts must be geared towards connecting farmers to the needed resources to unlock that potential.
He said focus must be on linking farmers to resources, technology, financing and markets to increase production, create jobs and build sustainable livelihoods.
Hon. Gunu made the remarks at the national launch of the Ghana Tomato Self-Sufficiency Initiative (GHATSI) held at Anloga in the Volta Region on Tuesday, September 15.
The initiative, under the theme “Produce at Home. Feed the Nation. Export the Surplus,” seeks to boost local tomato production, processing and marketing while reducing Ghana’s heavy reliance on imported tomatoes.
The launch was attended by the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, his Deputy, John Setor Dumelo, Feed Ghana Coordinator, Bright Demordzi, Members of Parliament, traditional leaders, MMDCEs, farmers and other stakeholders.
Mr.Gunu expressed appreciation to the Minister for Food and Agriculture for the support announced for the region, including two excavators, 200 cartons of organic fertiliser, and GH¢200,000 for Ms. Kuatudzo Esther Dela, a tomato farmer and processor from Ziope.
He described the initiative as an important step towards making agriculture a stronger driver of food security, job creation and economic growth in the Volta Region.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
