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JAK commends Ohene Kwame Frimpong for entrepreneurial spirit
• Mr. Ohene Kwame Frimpong, owner of the product, receiving a handshake from former President Kufuor
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has endorsed Kub’s Original Bofrot Puff Puff Mix, a high-quality premix ingredients used for making African deep-fried doughnut, stating that the product is not only delicious but also meets international standards.
The former President made the remark when Mr. Charles Ohene Kwame Frimpong, a Ghanaian businessman and owner of the popular premix doughnut powder, called on him at his home in Accra.
The visit was at the request of the former Head of State who after he tried the product, got hooked on and it became his favourite snack.
Former President Kufuor was presented with some of the smooth texture doughnuts during the visit, and after tasting, expressed his excitement about the product.
He commended Mr. Frimpong for his entrepreneurial spirit and encouraged him to continue promoting made in Ghana products to the world.
In response, Mr. Frimpong expressed his appreciation for the former President’s endorsement of the product and his warm reception.
He promised to continue working hard to promote Ghana made products to the world.
Kub’s Original Bofrot Puff Puff Mix is a packaged, halal-compliant, and easy-to-make street snack produced in Ghana by Wealthbridge Limited.
The snack, which is certified and approved by food authorities in both the UK and Ghana, is made from wheat flour, sugar, yeast, nutmeg and salt.
Former President Kufuor’s endorsement of the product is expected to make Kub’s Original Bofrot Puff Puff more popular both locally and internationally.
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
Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammy Awuku, has expressed deep sorrow following the sudden passing of Isaac Batsa, the constituency secretary for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmaker issued a statement on Tuesday reacting to the news, which has shocked the local political community.
Mr.Awuku praised the late NDC secretary for his bipartisan approach to local governance.
He noted that despite their different political affiliations, Batsa consistently rose above party lines to serve the constituency with diligence.
The MP revealed that the news was particularly shocking given that he had last interacted with Batsa just three days prior on Saturday.
Concluding his statement, Sammy Awuku extended his heartfelt condolences to Batsa’s family, the constituency and regional executives, and the entire NDC fraternity, wishing the deceased peaceful eternal rest.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
