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‘Vorsa’ attracts hundreds at Alliance Francaise
• The performers put up different acts on stage
Patrons turning up at Alliance Francaise were held spellbound last Saturday with a well-crafted and coordinated stage show titled ‘Vorsa’ (sacrifice).
The production, choreographed by Kafui Tay, Senyo Okyere, and directed by Kofi Antonio, was a combination of rich Ghanaian culture, art, and music, depicting the impact of environmental pollution and climate
About 25 performers, comprising men, women and children, won the heart of viewers as they took turns to project the theme of the show put together by Tifali organisation, a group of performing art and heritage studies experts.
With colourful costumes and other eye-catching elements, the team transitioned through various narratives mixed with energetic traditional and contemporary dance moves and artistry.
Mr Kafui Tay, the Lead Choreographer, told The Spectator that illegal mining (galamsey) and other forms of environmental pollution remained a threat to livelihoods hence the move to create awareness with their craft.
He explained ‘Vorsa’ was to make people recognise the urgency or the ‘sacrifices’ they need to make in protecting and preserving the environment for future generations.
“We believe that our forebears left a clean environment for us but greed is making us lose it all. We have always had clean water but galamsey is threating the existence for our water bodies. So all along we have been looking at how we can add our voices to some of these pressing issues, he noted.
He said Tiffany organisation was focused on using performing arts to bring about social change and had since 2017 highlighted issues such as girl child education, women empowerment, peace and climate change and other matters of public concern.
Mr Senyo Okyere, on his part, commended Alliance Francaise for the partnership and asked the public to look out for more captivating performances in future.
Describing ‘Vorsa’ as “an integral part of our social, civic and economic lives,” he believed the creative piece would stimulate authorities to act promptly.
Another drama titled ‘The Legend of Akushika’ also attracted positive feedback from the audience on the night.
By Ernest Nutsugah
Four tricycle operators, popularly known as ‘Pragya’, have been prosecuted and fined GH¢600 each equivalent to 50 penalty units by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) Sanitation Court for obstructing public roads at the Agbogbloshie Market.
The offenders, who were arrested by Public Health Officers of the AMA during a routine enforcement exercise, pleaded guilty to the offence and were subsequently convicted by the court.
The four operators were among the 21 offenders recently arrested at the Agbogbloshie Market for various sanitation and public order violations, including selling on open drains, obstructing walkways, and trading at unauthorised locations.
Speaking after the court proceedings, the Head of Public Health at the AMA, Madam Florence Kuukyi, said the court was lenient with the offenders since it was their first appearance, hence the fine, and warned that subsequent offenders would face stiffer penalties, including imprisonment.
The Ghana Police Service has arrested a man believed to be behind a series of robberies and killings of taxi drivers in the Greater Accra Region.
According to a statement from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), the suspect, Peter Akakpo, also known as “Dompe,” was arrested on October 13, 2025, at Kasoa-Domeabra.
Police say he is an ex-convict and is believed to have worked with another suspect, Vincent Gbetorglo, who was arrested earlier on June 30, 2025.
The arrests follow investigations into the deaths of two taxi drivers at Sakaman Blue Lagoon on May 9 and June 15, 2025. Police say the suspects contacted the victims before the attacks.
The Anti-Armed Robbery Unit of the CID led the investigation, using intelligence and surveillance to track down the suspects.
Police say efforts are being made to recover the vehicles of the murdered drivers.
The CID assured the public that investigations are still ongoing and promised to provide updates as new information emerges.
By: Jacob Aggrey
