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W.E.B. Du Bois Museum Foundation hosts Minister for Fisheries at Du Bois Centre Ahead of Restoration Works
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The W.E.B. Du Bois Museum Foundation on Thursday, March 26, welcomed Emelia Arthur, Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, to the W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre for Pan-African Culture in Accra.
The visit formed part of the Foundation’s ongoing stakeholder engagement efforts to provide key government partners with a firsthand appreciation of the current state of the Centre ahead of the commencement of restoration works on the historic Du Bois Bungalow. It also served as an opportunity to highlight the scope and significance of the Foundation’s vision to transform the Centre into a world-class museum and cultural complex.
The Minister was taken through a guided tour of the Centre, beginning at the Mausoleum, where she paid her respects to Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois and Shirley Graham Du Bois.
The tour continued to the Donor Recognition Wall, where she was briefed on the contributions supporting the Centre’s redevelopment and the importance of strengthening local support for this national heritage initiative.
Education Officers of the Centre then led the delegation through the Du Bois Museum, followed by a walkthrough of the ongoing exhibition, “The Du Boises in Ghana,” which provides insight into the lives and legacy of Dr. Du Bois and his wife during their time in Ghana.
At the Books Preservation Lab, the Minister was introduced to ongoing efforts to conserve and protect archival materials, many of which remain vulnerable due to environmental and structural challenges within the historic bungalow. She was also informed that two members of the Foundation’s staff recently returned from specialised book preservation training at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., further strengthening the Centre’s capacity to safeguard its collections.
The visit concluded at the Administration Building, where architectural renderings and design concepts for the Centre’s redevelopment were presented. The Minister was taken through the Foundation’s vision for a transformed Du Bois Centre, one that integrates preservation, education, research, and immersive visitor experiences.
Delivering remarks during the visit, the Hon. Minister emphasised the importance of the Centre as a space of reflection and responsibility:
“This is not just a place of remembrance. It is a place of reckoning. It asks us what we have learned and what we will now choose to do differently.”
She further highlighted the need for forward-looking development across sectors:“In every sector, including fisheries, agriculture, and education, we must ask ourselves whether we are building an Africa that is dependent, or an Africa that is defined.”
In discussions following the tour, the Foundation highlighted the natural alignment between its redevelopment agenda and the mandates of both the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture.
As the Centre evolves into a living museum, opportunities exist to incorporate elements of food systems, sustainability, and livelihoods into the visitor experience. This includes showcasing the role of agriculture and fisheries in African identity, cultural heritage, and economic life, while creating space for partnerships, education, and community engagement.
The Minister commended the Foundation for its vision and ongoing efforts, expressing her support for the project and its potential to contribute meaningfully to national development and cultural preservation.
The Foundation expressed its appreciation to the Minister and her delegation for the visit, noting that it marks the beginning of a strategic collaboration.
The Foundation further indicated that its Executive Director will pay a formal courtesy call on the Minister upon his return to Ghana between April 3 and April 10, 2026, to continue discussions and explore areas of partnership.
About the W.E.B. Du Bois Museum Foundation
The W.E.B. Du Bois Museum Foundation is mandated to manage, preserve, and redevelop the W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre for Pan-African Culture in partnership with the Government of Ghana. The Foundation is committed to transforming the Centre into a world-class museum, research, and cultural complex that preserves and promotes the legacy of Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois for future generations.
The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested former professional boxer Michael Ayitey Okai, popularly known as “Ayitey Powers,” over an alleged threat of death against the Director-General of the National Sports Authority, Yaw Ampofo.
According to the Police, the 46-year-old former boxer was arrested on Monday, August 24, 2026, in connection with the alleged threat.
The Police said the arrest followed a video circulating on social media in which Ayitey Powers is alleged to have issued the threat against Mr Ampofo.
He is currently in Police custody and is assisting with investigations.
The Accra Regional Police Command said investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged threat and determine the appropriate action to be taken in accordance with the law.
The Command has urged the public to refrain from sharing unverified information about the matter while the investigation continues.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Minority Leader in Parliament Alexander Afenyo Markin has sued the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, and Multimedia Group Limited over alleged defamatory comments made against him on the Newsfile programme.
In a writ filed at the High Court in Accra, Mr Afenyo Markin is seeking GH¢15 million in damages, an apology and retraction of the statements, among other reliefs.
The suit follows comments allegedly made by Mr Gyamfi during the Saturday, August 22, 2026 edition of Newsfile, hosted by Samson Lardy Anyenini.
According to the statement of claim, Mr Gyamfi described Mr Afenyo Markin as an “extortionist” while responding to a question about GoldBod’s reported profits and its position on losses arising from its operations.
The plaintiff claims that Mr Gyamfi repeated the allegation when the host sought clarification on whether he stood by the description.
Mr Afenyo Markin further claims that Mr Gyamfi challenged him to sue him and insisted that the allegation was true.
The plaintiff argues that the statements created the impression that he engages in extortion, uses his political influence to put improper pressure on public institutions and officials, and conducts himself in a manner inconsistent with the standards expected of a lawyer and public office holder.
He denies the allegations and maintains that he is not an extortionist and has never engaged in the conduct alleged by Mr Gyamfi.
The Minority Leader also argues that the comments were made maliciously and were presented as facts without evidence being disclosed.
He claims the statements have damaged his reputation, professional standing and public image, particularly because of his position as a senior political figure and legal practitioner.
The suit also names Multimedia Group Limited as a defendant because, according to the plaintiff, the alleged defamatory comments were broadcast through JoyNews and subsequently circulated on social media platforms, including X, Facebook and YouTube.
Mr Afenyo Markin claims Multimedia failed to stop the comments or deactivate Mr Gyamfi’s microphone after the allegations were made.
He is therefore asking the court to award him general, aggravated and exemplary damages, as well as GH¢15 million in compensation and legal costs.
He is also seeking an order compelling the defendants to issue a full, unconditional and unequivocal retraction and public apology.
The plaintiff wants the apology and retraction to be given similar prominence and reach as the original publication, including through JoyNews and the social media platforms where the comments were disseminated.
He is further seeking a permanent injunction preventing the defendants from repeating the alleged defamatory statements or words with a similar meaning.
The writ requires the defendants to enter an appearance within eight days after being served.
It warns that failure to do so could result in judgment being entered in their absence.
The case was filed by lawyer Paa Kwesi Abaidoo of Dehyena Chambers on behalf of Mr Afenyo Markin.
By: Jacob Aggrey
