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GMB 2022 to showcase rich Ghanaian, African cultural diversity
• Yenupang represents North East Region
The season of beauty pageant, Ghana’s Most Beautiful (GMB) has successfully been launched in Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional Capital.
The launch which took place at the Kumasi Cultural Centre on Sunday saw organisers of the show, TV3, unveil 16 beautiful ladies commencing the journey for the enviable crown as Ghana’s Most Beautiful this year.
This year’s edition themed, “Ghana’s Beauty, Africa’s Pride,” is expected to showcase the rich cultural diversity in Ghana and Africa.
Addressing the gathering at the launch, the General Manager of TV3, Mr. Francis Doku, reiterated their quest to ensuring the 2022 pageant showcases the rich Ghanaian and African culture while educating and entertaining viewers.
Mr. Doku also expressed gratitude to the sponsors for their unflinching support.
The 16 contestants ready for this year’s contest include Amoani (Eastern Region), Naa Ahema (Greater Accra Region), Xornam (Volta Region), Owusuwaa (Bono Region) and Takyiwaa (Bono East Region).
Other are Tiwaa (Ahafo Region), Kessewaa (Ashanti Region), Anaba (Upper East Region), Agbang (Upper West Region) and Teiya (Northern Region).
The rest are Yenupang (North East Region), Hariya (Savannah Region), Aiko (Oti Region), Aseiduwaa (Central Region), Nyarkoah (Western Region), and Afrah (Western North Region).
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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
