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GPITP to celebrate Ghanaians who drove to London at the event on Saturday
Chief Executive Officer of Akwaaba UK, Dennis Tawiah, has disclosed that Wanderlust Ghana members who made a 10,000 kilometers road trip from Accra to London would be celebrated at this year’s Ghana Party In The Park (GPITP) event slated for Saturday, August 12.
Kwabena Peprah and his colleagues from Wanderlust Ghana, a group of philanthropists and tourism enthusiasts have embarked on a two weeks journey from the West African Country to the United Kingdom.
The participants were Richard Anim, Kwadwo Saka, Kwame Peprah, Kofi Peprah, Kwadwo Prakah-Asante, Franklin Peters and his son Quincy, Joseph, Cyprian Ed, Kwabena Ayirebi and his brother Kojo and the only female in the pack, Nana Afua Serwaa, also known as “Shecanic” touched down in London on Sunday.
They were 12 people when they started the journey but one person dropped off in Senegal because of work-related reasons and two others also dropped off in Morocco.
The trip is a feat many have praised for lifting the name and the flag of Ghana high.
Speaking on Daybreak Hitz with Andy Dosty, on Monday, August 7, Dennis Tawiah revealed that the gallant Ghanaians who made history would be hosted and celebrated at the Ghana Party In The Park event.
Responding to Journalist, Edem Mensah-Tsotorme, one of the pundits on the show, Mr.Tawiah said, there is a special arrangement for the members of Wanderlust who made history.
“Yes, that’s correct, we are going to host them, one of the plans is to present them to the community. There is a special arrangement for them,” he said.
Mr.Tawiah said this presents an opportunity for the community to have a photo session with them in celebration of their historic journey.
“This is a way to say thank you guys, we have a lot of media coming down, so we want to present and showcase them for the name and love for Ghana, it is part of our attraction now,” he added.
The event which will take place at Trent Park in London will feature R2Bees, VIP, Medikal, Article Wan, Quamina MP, and many others.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Ghana’s First Lady, Lordina Mahama, has made a generous donation to the country’s national female Under-17 and Under-20 teams – Black Maidens and Black Princesses- as they continue preparations for major international assignments.
The donation, made on Friday, May 22, was presented on behalf of the First Lady by the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, at the GFA Technical Centre in Prampram.
The gesture forms part of efforts to motivate and support Ghana’s young female footballers as they prepare to represent the country on the international stage.
The donation included essential food items and toiletries aimed at supporting the welfare and well-being of the players and technical teams.
The donation included cartons of Milo, T-rolls, soft drinks, toiletries, and a range of essential supplies aimed at supporting the welfare of the players, enhancing camp conditions, and easing preparations ahead of their respective assignments.
The Black Maidens are currently engaged in preparations for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers and are set to take on Liberia women’s national under-17 football team in the second-leg encounter in Liberia this weekend.
Meanwhile, the Black Princesses have already secured qualification to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after overcoming Uganda in the qualifiers, extending Ghana’s remarkable record to eight consecutive appearances at the tournament.
The donation by the First Lady was expected to boost morale within both camps while reinforcing national support for the young female footballers who continue to make the country proud.
The prosecution has officially rested its case in The Republic v Solomon Asamoah & Another, the high-profile legal battle commonly referred to as the “Sky Train” case.
The Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem Sai announced the development, praising the state’s team of hard-working prosecutors for successfully anchoring the state’s evidence before the High Court.
The criminal trial centers on the former Chief Executive Officer and the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF).
The duo stands accused of illegally authorizing and paying out US$2 million to a foreign company without obtaining board directives or other mandatory statutory approvals.
State investigators have confirmed that the disbursed millions cannot be found.
Following the closure of the prosecution’s case, the accused persons moved the court for an opportunity to file a submission of no case.
The presiding judge granted the application, ordering the defense to submit their arguments by June 8.
The outcome of the June 8 filings will decide the fate of the trial:
With this, if the judge finds the defense’s submission convincing, the accused will be acquitted and discharged however, If the judge dismisses the submission, the court will order the accused officials to take the stand and explain why they should not face prison sentences.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
