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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.
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Health Minister leads delegation Mimi Darko’s appointment as AMA Director General
Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Minister for Health and Member of Parliament has led a delegation to secure the appointment of Dr Delese Mimi Darko, Chief Executive Officer of the Food and Drugs Authority, as the Director General of the African Medicines Agency (AMA) during the ongoing 2nd Ordinary Session of the Conference of State Parties in Kigali, Rwanda.
This prestigious appointment, achieved through a competitive process, marks a proud and historic moment for Ghana and the entire continent.
It highlights Dr. Darko’s exceptional leadership, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to enhancing public health and regulatory systems across Africa.
The Minister expressed his deep appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for his strong support and leadership throughout this process.
Mr.Akandoh congratulated Dr. Mimi Darko and Team Ghana for their incredibly successful campaign.
The AMA was established by the African Union on November 5, 2021, with the primary objective of improving access to quality, safe, and effective medical products throughout the continent. Its creation aims to facilitate the regulation and oversight of essential medicines at a continental level while promoting collaboration among African countries and regions.
The Agency’s mission is to provide leadership in creating an enabling regulatory environment for the pharmaceutical sector in Africa, ensuring that the African population has access to essential medical products and technologies.
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Police arrest five suspects involved in robbery cases in Ashanti Region
The Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) in the Ashanti Region has informed the public about a recent breakthrough in the fight against armed robbery in the Denchemuoso District.
Following a series of robbery incidents in the area, on April 22, 2025, PID/Ashanti operatives, acting on credible intelligence, apprehended one Michael Owusu Ansah, alias Baby Last, aged 32.
The suspect had been on the police wanted list since 2016 in connection with a robbery and the murder of Police Officer G/Cpl Frank Essel of SWAT/Ashanti, which occurred at the Open Space Hotel in Denchemuoso on May 19, 2016.
During interrogation, the suspect confessed to engaging in multiple street and residential robberies in Denchemuoso, Atwima-Techiman, Asuoyeboah, and surrounding areas.
He also disclosed that his gang operated with knives, pistols, and pump-action guns.
Further investigations led to the identification and arrest of his accomplices, namely:Emmanuel Owusu, alias Cassidy, Maxwell Gyimah, alias Nana Kwame, Sudais Oxford Ntiamoah, alias The Man Sudais and Rhano Okyere, alias Demon
These individuals were arrested from their hideouts within Atwima-Techiman and Denchemuoso.
However, one suspect, remains at large and efforts are underway to apprehend him and recover the weapons used in the robberies.
All five arrested suspects were arraigned before the Atasomanso Circuit Court on May 13, 2025.
They were remanded into police custody and are scheduled to reappear on June 4, 2025.
