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Tourism minister meets leadership of the Ghana Association of Queenmothers
The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Abla Dzifa Gomashie met with the Ghana National Association of Queenmothers, also known as the Unity Queens in Accra, on Wednesday, March 13, 2025, at the National Theatre of Ghana.
The meeting was held at the instance of the Queenmothers to discuss issues of women’s empowerment, growth, development, and violence against women and to also welcome her into office.
In a statement, the Minister said Queenmothers had, over the years, demonstrated commitment and resilience in helping to advocate for an end to female genital mutilation, child marriage and removal of taxes on sanitary pads, among others, through their platforms.
As a member of the Association of Queenmothers, Abla Dzifa Gomashie said that the association aims to use their vehicle to communicate and disseminate information among the people in their various communities.
She said that using our rich culture as a country, queen mothers can help transform the tourism landscape with products that promote Ghana locally and internationally.
She therefore encouraged them to pass on the traditions and culture to the younger generation.
She, on her part, promised to collaborate with the Chietaincy, Education and Local Government ministries to empower the Queenmothers to promote women and girls in business and education.
Nana Adjoa Akyaa Awindor, founder of the Ghana National Association of Queenmothers commended Abla Dzifa Gomashie for her support over the years and on her appointment as Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts.
She reiterated the important role played by the association in shaping the local landscape through advocating for critical issues affecting children and women in areas such as child marriage, teenage pregnancy, drug abuse, human trafficking and menstrual hygiene, among others.
She concluded by pledging their commitment to championing the socio-economic development and financial empowerment of their communities while ensuring that the traditions and culture remain relevant and dynamic in our nation.
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
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