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Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi honoured for supporting international edition of Accra Arts and Craft Market
Deputy Director in charge of Corporate Affairs at the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi, has been honoured for his outstanding contribution to the success of the international edition of the Accra Arts and Craft Market.
The award was presented to him on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the W.E.B. Du Bois Centre for Pan African Culture in Cantonments, during a gala and awards night to close the 10-day event.
The management of the Accra Arts and Craft Market, led by Manager Adnan Mohammed and Deputy Manager Wango Abdul Karimu, recognised Mr. Kusi for his efforts in promoting the event through marketing and public relations, as well as helping to build strategic partnerships.
In a citation presented to him, organisers praised his dedication and described him as a key figure in boosting the market’s visibility and impact.
Mr. Kusi has served in various capacities within the Ghana Tourism Authority for over a decade.
He previously worked as Board Secretary, Special Assistant to the late CEO Charles Osei Bonsu, and later as Principal Corporate Affairs Officer before being promoted to Deputy Director of Domestic Marketing and, in February 2025, to Deputy Director of Corporate Affairs.
An alumnus of Prempeh College, Mr. Kusi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from the University of Ghana, a Master’s degree in Public Relations from the Ghana Institute of Journalism (now UNIMAC-GIJ), and an MBA in Marketing from the Methodist University College Ghana.
He also holds a Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality Management from the University of Johannesburg, South Africa.
The international edition of the Accra Arts and Craft Market, which ran from October 17 to 26, brought together artisans, designers, and creators from across Africa, including participants from Nigeria, Togo, Benin, Burkina Faso, and Niger.
The fair showcased handmade products such as art, fashion, crafts, décor, and food, while promoting Ghanaian creativity and supporting small and medium-sized businesses to access international markets.
Under the theme “From Local Hands to the Global Stage,” the event provided a platform for cultural exchange, allowing locals, tourists, and diasporans to experience African art and craftsmanship firsthand.
Now in its eighth year, the Accra Arts and Craft Market continues to serve as a bridge between local artisans and global audiences, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of Ghana and Africa as a whole.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced that it will begin a special revenue mobilisation exercise on Monday, November 10, 2025, to recover all monies owed to the Assembly for the 2025 fiscal year.
According to the AMA, the exercise aims to boost revenue generation and improve service delivery across the city.
it sais a Revenue Mobilisation Task Force will visit businesses, properties, and outdoor advertising locations to reconcile bills and collect outstanding payments.
The Assembly advised all ratepayers to make available valid receipts of payment for Business Operating Permits (BOPs), Property Rates, Outdoor Advertising Fees, and Rents.
The Assembly added that those who may not be present during the exercise are encouraged to leave their receipts with caretakers to avoid penalties, as no excuses will be accepted from defaulters or their agents.
The assembly noted that the task force will also remove all unauthorised billboards, and companies found to have erected such structures without permits will be surcharged with the cost of removal.
The AMA urged all businesses and property owners to cooperate with the exercise, noting that the funds collected will help the Assembly continue to provide essential services such as sanitation, infrastructure development, and public safety.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Former Greater Accra Regional Minister, Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus Glover, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to review his approach to governance, describing it as “not the best.”
He said the recent bail conditions imposed on some former government officials are unfair and appear to be punitive rather than just.
Mr. Glover made these comments during an interview on Metro TV.
He explained that bail is supposed to allow an accused person to appear before the court while the case is being tried, and not to serve as a form of punishment.
“If you want me to appear regularly before the police and the court, you can put a condition for me, but it should not be punitive. You can take my passport, ask me to report, or inspect my property. But where you make the bail so high that the person cannot even meet it, that becomes punishment,” he said.
He noted that some of the accused persons, including former government officials such as “my brother Assibey and my sister Gifty,” are still in custody because they have not been able to meet their bail requirements.
“What is the use of it? You keep them in incarceration, and they cannot have their day in court. Then you slap them with high bail conditions, making it difficult for them to secure their release. So what kind of justice are we talking about?,” he questioned.
Mr. Glover further criticized what he described as prejudicial comments made against accused persons before their cases are even heard in court, adding that it undermines justice.
He said the government, through agencies like the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), the police, and the Office of the Special Prosecutor, should ensure fairness and transparency in handling such cases.
He urged President Mahama to pay attention to these developments, warning that such practices affect the country’s image and governance.
By: Jacob Aggrey
