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OB Nartey files nomation to contest Adenta NPP Parliamentary primaries
Renowned broadcaster, Kwame Obimpeh Nartey, affectionately called OB Nartey has filed his nomination to contest the Adenta constituency Parliamentary slot of the New Patriotic Party(NPP).
Followed by hundreds of party faithfuls of the Constituency he filed his nomination yesterday, August 10 amidst dancing and drumming.OB Nartey was received by Mr.Ebenezer Nyedu Bediako, Secretary of the Adentan Constituency at the party’s constituency office.
Mr.Bediako expressed his appreciation to OB Nartey for picking and submitting his nomination.
He commended OB Nartey for distinguishing himself and conducting campaign devoid of malice.
The secretary said unity was key in presenting a strong front to win the seat from the NDC.
OB Nartey on his part thanked the executives of the constituency for their warm reception and guidance.
According him as a delegate who has impacted the constituency over the years, he saw the need to take up the mantle to unify the front to help wrestle the seat from the National Democratic Congress.
He said by far, he can proudly say, he is the most distinguished delegate amongst the aspirants.
He assured the leadership of the party that he is not contesting because everyone was, but to make a difference and fortify the NPP in the constituency.
OB Nartey also pledged to prioritise the welfare of the delegates and infrastructural development of Adenta constituency.
He called on all and sundry to support his bid to improve the life and well-being of the inhabitants of Adenta.
The Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President has hosted a delegation of African diaspora women who are in Ghana ahead of a planned Presidential Conferment of Citizenship ceremony.
The Director of Diaspora Affairs, Kofi Okyere Darko, explained in a Facebook post that the visit was a gesture of appreciation by the delegation to the Government of Ghana for its continued efforts to reconnect Africans in the diaspora with their ancestral homeland.
He indicated that the ceremony, scheduled for next Monday, will officially grant Ghanaian citizenship to members of the delegation as part of the country’s broader engagement with the African diaspora.
The delegation was led by Erica Bennett, Founder of the Diaspora Africa Forum.
According to Mr Okyere Darko, her years of advocacy have played an important role in strengthening ties between Africa and people of African descent living abroad.
He noted that the group’s journey towards citizenship represents not only a legal process but also a cultural and spiritual return to their roots.
Also present at the meeting was Natalie Jackson, an attorney who is also expected to receive Ghanaian citizenship during the ceremony. She works closely with renowned civil rights lawyer Ben Crump.
Mr Okyere Darko emphasised that Ghana remains committed to strengthening relationships with the African diaspora and promoting unity, identity, and shared heritage among people of African descent worldwide.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana Tourism Authority is leading Ghana’s participation at ITB Berlin, which opened in Berlin with a vibrant national pavilion highlighting Ghana’s rich cultural heritage, tourism destinations and investment opportunities.
March 5 has been designated as Ghana Day, a special platform to promote Ghana’s languages, cuisine, Kente, festivals and business prospects to the global tourism community. The stand has already drawn strong interest with traditional arts and crafts displays, immersive multimedia presentations and popular Ghanaian snacks.
Seven private-sector players are exhibiting alongside government officials as part of efforts to deepen trade partnerships, expand market access, and attract investment across the hospitality, heritage tourism, ecotourism, and creative arts sectors.
Ahead of the official opening, the Ghana delegation also engaged young Ghanaian investors in Germany in collaboration with V Afrika-Verein and the Ghana Embassy, strengthening diaspora investment linkages and highlighting opportunities within the tourism value chain.
Ghana’s coordinated presence at ITB Berlin 2026 reinforces its strategy to position the country as the Gateway to Africa and a competitive destination for leisure travel and global investment.
