News
Rich display of culture, tradition at Ada Asafotufiami festival
•A queen mother riding in a palanquin
Culture and tradition were at its best last weekend when people from across the country thronged Ada to celebrate the annual Asafotufiami festival.
It attracted several dignitaries including chiefs, politicians and business executives.
Notable among them were the President of the National House of Chiefs and Paramount Chief of Sefwi Anhwiaso Traditional Area, Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II; Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II; President of the Ga Traditional Council, Nii Prof. Odaifio Welentse III and Business mogul, Dr Daniel McKorley who doubles as Development Chief of Ada by name Nene Koranteng Kabu I.
The festival was held under the theme “Upholding the discipline of our forebears for sustainable development and unity of Ada.”
In his address at the durbar on Saturday, the Paramount Chief of Ada, Jetse Abram Kabu Akuaku II acknowledged that, people of Ada and Dangme’s have a well-organised cultural identity.
He appealed to the people of the Ada State and the nation at large especially the youth to be disciplined, committed and dedicated to the human values and virtues to succeed in their collective endeavours as a people of common heritage.
“This is what our forebears did to leave us this great legacy of space called Ada State, from which we all proudly derive our identity and our sense of belonging as a collective and which was what informed our choice of the theme for the Asafotufiami,” he stated.
He urged all to uphold the attitude of discipline as guiding light in all they do, so tolerance, respect and the spirit of agreeing to disagree would be brought to bear on societal discourses.
He advised the youth against the rampant abuse of the social media platforms.
On his part, the Ga Mantse, King Teiku Tsuru II also urged the people of Ada to maintain the unity within the land which was crucial in promoting development.
“Let us all replicate the level of unity displayed by the chiefs and people of Ada during this festival. That is what we need to grow as a people,” he stressed.
By Michael D. Abayateye
Ahyiresu and Abofrem, two quiet communities in the Atwima Mponua District, have been shaken to the core by a chilling midnight drama that reads like a nightmare.
A pastor and a young mother stand accused of attempting to bury a five‑month‑old baby girl alive, a crime that has ignited outrage and disbelief across the township.
According to police, Apostle Richmond Akwasi Frimpong, 36, Head Pastor of the Anointed Grace Prayer Ministry at Kuffour Camp, conspired with his uncle Emmanuel Appiah, 53, and the child’s mother, 23‑year‑old Beatrice Agyapomaa, to dispose of the infant, Anaya Achiaa, under the cover of darkness.
A fourth suspect, Emmanuel Donkor, remains on the run.
The suspects were caught near a refuse dump around 10 pm on April 9, 2026, after a vigilant resident, Akwasi Twezor, noticed their suspicious movements.
When confronted, they claimed the child was already dead and had palace approval for burial. But Twezor’s instincts proved right—the baby was still alive, gasping faintly for breath.
Chief Linguist, Nana Yaw Badu, later confirmed that Frimpong had misled him earlier in the evening, securing permission for burial by falsely declaring the child dead.
The infant was rushed to the Abofrem Clinic, where she is now responding well to treatment. Police described her as “very beautiful.”
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Evelyn Yitamkey, Commander of DOVVSU in Bibiani, confirmed that the suspects have been provisionally charged.
Frimpong faces attempted murder and conspiracy charges, while Agyapomaa and Appiah are charged with conspiracy and abetment.
They were remanded by the Bibiani Circuit Court, presided over by Judge Frank Asiedu Nimako, to assist investigations.
The docket has been forwarded to the Attorney General’s Department for advice, ASP Yitamkey indicated.
The attempted crime has provoked fury among residents, many suspecting ritual motives aimed at bolstering the pastor’s influence.
Crowds attempted to attack the suspects outside court, but police intervention prevented mob justice.
The Assembly Member for Ahyiresu, Yusuf Suleiman, has assured residents that justice will be pursued swiftly.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
The forecourt of the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) in Accra came alive on Friday with colour, creativity and innovation, as Level 300 students transformed the space into a lively exhibition of ideas.
Under the theme “Building meaningful brands beyond the logo,” the students invited patrons into a world where ordinary products were reimagined through storytelling, design and purpose.
From scented candles to innovative food concepts, each stand told a unique story, one that went beyond aesthetics to capture identity, value and human connection.
For many of the students, the event was more than just an academic exercise; it was a moment to dream out loud.
Guided by their lecturer, Peter Wonders, they explored what it truly means to build a brand in today’s competitive world where trust, consistency and experience matter just as much as logos and slogans.
Chairman of the occasion, Nana Kum Gyata VI, in his remarks said a brand is what people say about you when you are not present.
At the end of the presentations, awards were presented to deserving groups with Vida Nyaneba emerging as the overall best branding student.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
Follow our WhatsApp Channel now! https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAjG7g3gvWajUAEX12Q
