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Nationalism Park reopens as Ghana strengthens tourism as pillar of national development
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The Nationalism Park in Accra has been reopened as part of efforts to reposition tourism as a key pillar of national development, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority in charge of General Services, Mr Ben Anane Nsiah, has stated.
He said the park was more than a physical space, describing it as a living symbol of Ghana’s identity, resilience and shared memory.
Reopening it, he explained, sends a clear message that Ghana’s heritage and history matter and that nation building remains a conscious responsibility.
Speaking at the reopening ceremony in Accra on Thursday, Mr Anane Nsiah said tourism is no longer a sub sector but a strategic economic pillar that drives jobs, attracts investment, strengthens cultural diplomacy, and projects Ghana’s image to the world.
He noted that heritage spaces such as the Nationalism Park are where history meets opportunity and where culture becomes a catalyst for national development.
He attributed the progress to the leadership of the Honorable Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts and the focused execution by the Ghana Tourism Authority, saying the reopening aligns with the Ministry’s mission to preserve heritage, activate national assets, and ensure tourism contributes meaningfully to inclusive growth and national pride.
Acknowledging stakeholders, Mr Anane Nsiah praised traditional authorities, creative industry practitioners, security agencies, private sector partners, and community leaders, saying their collaboration was key to achieving this milestone.
He further highlighted the role of GTA staff, quoting the CEO: “You are the backbone of the institution. This year demanded resilience, adaptability, and performance under pressure, yet you rose to the occasion with professionalism and commitment, often without visibility or applause.”
He said the progress recorded across destinations, events, partnerships, and international positioning was the result of staff hard work, clarity of purpose, and teamwork.
The Deputy CEO added that the event was not just a celebration but also a time for reflection and recommitment.
He urged the Authority to continue protecting and activating Ghana’s heritage assets, maintain collaboration with stakeholders, strengthen destination competitiveness, and position Ghana confidently on the global tourism stage in 2026.
“We are not here to mitigate mediocrity or preserve the status quo,” he said. “We are here to build boldly, lead decisively, and deliver results.”
On behalf of the management of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Mr Anane Nsiah thanked all stakeholders for their continued support and partnership and wished them and their families a peaceful end of the year.
BY STEPHANIE BIRIKORANG
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Mahama chairs security meeting over drug trafficking, orders formation of inter-agency task force
President John Dramani Mahama today chaired a meeting of security chiefs and received a detailed briefing on investigations into the recent trafficking of drugs out of Ghana’s ports.
The President was informed that ten individuals, including four officers of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), are being held while investigations continue.
The meeting reviewed the structure and security systems in place and recommended new actions.
President Mahama has directed that an inter-agency task force be formed to present a detailed roadmap, emanating from today’s meeting, on measures to prevent the trafficking of drugs through Ghana’s borders within two weeks.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
A University of Ghana research on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) National General Secretary election has found that 74.2% of surveyed delegates expect former Subin MP Eugene Boakye Antwi to win the October 3 election.
The research, conducted by a team of lecturers from the University of Ghana, Legon, led by Dr Chris Atadika, involved 889 NPP stakeholders.
According to the findings, 657 of the 889 respondents, representing 74.2%, identified Eugene Boakye Antwi as the candidate they expected to win the General Secretary position.
Incumbent General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua was identified by 223 respondents, representing 25.1%, while six respondents, or 0.7%, mentioned Sylvester Tetteh.
The researchers, however, stressed that the figures reflect the expectations of the respondents and should not be interpreted as an independent prediction of the election outcome.
The study also examined other areas of the contest, including candidate preference, perceived ability to help the NPP win the 2028 general election and name recognition.
On candidate preference, 76.6% of respondents identified Eugene Boakye Antwi as their preferred candidate, compared with 23.1% for Justin Frimpong Kodua.
When asked which candidate they believed could help the NPP win the 2028 election, 60.1% mentioned Eugene Boakye Antwi, while 39.2% chose Justin Frimpong Kodua.
The research further found that Eugene Boakye Antwi had an 82.7% name recognition among respondents when they were asked to identify candidates contesting the position. Justin Frimpong Kodua recorded 13%.
The respondents also identified good communication skills and boldness, the ability to help the party secure victory in 2028, and the ability to unite the party as some of the key qualities needed in the next General Secretary.
The study recorded 100% awareness of the General Secretary election among the respondents.
The research team, led by Dr Chris Atadika, is expected to brief the media on the full findings at the Department of Political Science at the University of Ghana, Legon.
The NPP will elect its National General Secretary on October 3, 2026.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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