From George Ernest Asare,Kumasi
A Ghanaian resident in the United Kingdom who was arrested on New Year’s day by the police from the Buffalo Unit in Kumasi and taken to a shrine to confess his crime has threatened to sue the Inspector General of Police and the Ashanti Regional Police Command.
Describing his arrest as unlawful and an affront to the rule of law, the victim, Mr Stephen Osei Owusu, said the suit would provide answers for the legality or otherwise of the mode of arrest carried out by the police.
Owusu was arrested on suspicion of stealing $3,000 and GH¢500 belonging to one Kwame at his Nhyiaseso residence in Kumasi.
Reports monitored on Luv FM in Kumasi on the incident indicated that two men from the Police Buffalo Unit, whose names were given as Danso and Agyei, effected Owusu’s arrest, accusing him of stealing, and instead of taking him to the charge office, as stipulated by the Constitution, and taking his statement, the two rather took the suspect to two shrines at Ejisu to establish his guilt.
Commenting on his ordeal, Owusu said he was on holiday in Ghana and visited his cousin, who resides with the complainant, around 8 p.m. on January 1, 2010.
He said just before he was about to leave the house, the landlord alleged that he could not find his money and, therefore, called the police, who rushed into the house and arrested the security man.
Owusu said as he moved from the house, the police asked him to join the security man, alleging that he was also a suspect.
He said moments later, the police whisked them from the residence to a shrine at Ejisu Krapa where a fetish priest asked all of them, including the policemen, to pull an object set up by the fetish priest to determine their guilt or otherwise.
Owusu said the policemen, together with the security man, were able to pull the object as specified by the fetish priest, but he was unable to do it so the fetish priest pronounced him guilty of stealing the money which was alleged to have got missing.
He said based on that the two policemen took him to his house and searched it but found nothing.
He said not satisfied with that, he was severely assaulted by the policemen and bundled into cells.
Expressing concern over the police action, Owusu said he would not relent on his decision to pursue his legal action against the police to reduce the injustice in the system.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has, meanwhile, initiated investigations into the case.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
KOKOFU FARMERS CALL FOR COMPENSATION (PAGE 37, MIRROR, JAN 16, 2010)
From George Ernest Asare, Kokofu
Farmers at Kokofu and its environs whose farms were destroyed to pave way for the rehabilitation of the Kokofu–Ehuren trunk road have petitioned the government to prevail on the Ghana Highway Authority (GHA) and the Land Valuation Board to pay them compensation.
According to the farmers, the compensation was due in May 2000 but for reasons difficult to understand, the authorities concerned had failed to honour the promise, making it difficult for them to make ends meet.
According to them, food and cash crops, including cocoa, oil palm, teak, coconut, oranges and plantain, were all destroyed.
In an interview with The Mirror when a section of them trooped to the Kumasi Office of the Graphic Communications Group Limited (GCGL), the farmers expressed concern over the undue delay in paying them compensation, stressing, “It is very painful that for over a year nothing has been done to pay the numerous hungry farmers whose food and cash crops were destroyed to pave way for the construction of the Kokofu-Ehuren trunk road”.
Their spokesman, Mr H.Y. Gyimah-Ankoannah, said prior to the destruction of the farms, the Regional Land Valuation Board and the Highway Authority "inspected and identified the affected crops and assured us to pay compensation as soon as possible".
He said frequent visits to the offices of both the Land Valuation Board and the GHA to demand payment of the compensation had not yielded any fruitful results, hence their petition to the government to intervene.
He pointed out that the failure of the board and the GHA to pay the compensation had affected their livelihood, explaining that “the items destroyed were our main sources of income, but now we have nothing to rely on and this has made it difficult for us to cope with the prevailing harsh socio-economic conditions”.
“We are appealing to the government to intervene, as a matter of urgency, to prevail on the GHA and the Land Valuation Board to honour our compensation to enable us to cater for our children’s education and other family needs,” he pleaded.
When contacted, the Deputy Ashanti Regional Director of Highways , Mr Sitsofe Addo, acknowledged the concerns of the farmers and said measures have been put in place to compensate the farmers as promised .
Mr Addo explained that already, the Land Valuation Board had documented all the crops destroyed and listed farmers who were affected when the seven- kilometre road was being constructed.
“ We have a directive where any Contractor who undertakes a national project is expected to pay people whose property are destroyed in the course of undertaking the project , so the contractor who constructed the road has been directed to pay the affected farmers," he explained
Mr Addo said "the problem is that, the government is yet to pay contractors, so as soon as they are paid, I am certain that all the farmers would be duly compensated for the crops destroyed. I know the farmers are going through difficult period, but they should be patient because efforts are being made to pay their compensations."
Farmers at Kokofu and its environs whose farms were destroyed to pave way for the rehabilitation of the Kokofu–Ehuren trunk road have petitioned the government to prevail on the Ghana Highway Authority (GHA) and the Land Valuation Board to pay them compensation.
According to the farmers, the compensation was due in May 2000 but for reasons difficult to understand, the authorities concerned had failed to honour the promise, making it difficult for them to make ends meet.
According to them, food and cash crops, including cocoa, oil palm, teak, coconut, oranges and plantain, were all destroyed.
In an interview with The Mirror when a section of them trooped to the Kumasi Office of the Graphic Communications Group Limited (GCGL), the farmers expressed concern over the undue delay in paying them compensation, stressing, “It is very painful that for over a year nothing has been done to pay the numerous hungry farmers whose food and cash crops were destroyed to pave way for the construction of the Kokofu-Ehuren trunk road”.
Their spokesman, Mr H.Y. Gyimah-Ankoannah, said prior to the destruction of the farms, the Regional Land Valuation Board and the Highway Authority "inspected and identified the affected crops and assured us to pay compensation as soon as possible".
He said frequent visits to the offices of both the Land Valuation Board and the GHA to demand payment of the compensation had not yielded any fruitful results, hence their petition to the government to intervene.
He pointed out that the failure of the board and the GHA to pay the compensation had affected their livelihood, explaining that “the items destroyed were our main sources of income, but now we have nothing to rely on and this has made it difficult for us to cope with the prevailing harsh socio-economic conditions”.
“We are appealing to the government to intervene, as a matter of urgency, to prevail on the GHA and the Land Valuation Board to honour our compensation to enable us to cater for our children’s education and other family needs,” he pleaded.
When contacted, the Deputy Ashanti Regional Director of Highways , Mr Sitsofe Addo, acknowledged the concerns of the farmers and said measures have been put in place to compensate the farmers as promised .
Mr Addo explained that already, the Land Valuation Board had documented all the crops destroyed and listed farmers who were affected when the seven- kilometre road was being constructed.
“ We have a directive where any Contractor who undertakes a national project is expected to pay people whose property are destroyed in the course of undertaking the project , so the contractor who constructed the road has been directed to pay the affected farmers," he explained
Mr Addo said "the problem is that, the government is yet to pay contractors, so as soon as they are paid, I am certain that all the farmers would be duly compensated for the crops destroyed. I know the farmers are going through difficult period, but they should be patient because efforts are being made to pay their compensations."
POLICE HUNT FOR MECHANIC (PAGE 25, MIRROR, JAN 9, 2010)
From George Ernest Asare, Kumasi
WHAT started as an ordinary argument on soccer between two mechanics in Kumasi on Christmas Day turned deadly when one of them allegedly hit the other to death.
The police gave the name of the deceased as Kwadwo Amponsah, aka ‘Mempene’, while the suspect was identified only as Twumasi.
Twumasi is on the run and the police have mounted a search to arrest him to assist in their investigations.
The body of Amponsah, who was 37 years old, had been deposited at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital mortuary for autopsy.
The police told The Mirror that Twumasi sneaked from his residence moments after he heard of the death of Amponsah and had since not been seen.
A source at the mechanic shop where the incident occurred said both the deceased and the suspect had been friends and occasionally exchanged ideas.
The source said when the two mechanics reported for work on Christmas Day, they engaged in an argument on the development of soccer at the local scene, which degenerated into a quarrel, causing Twumasi to throw a punch which floored the deceased.
The source said the deceased became weak after the fight and could not undertake any specific work for the rest of the day until a taxi driver came to his rescue and rushed him home.
Family sources also told The Mirror that “ he was dumped on his bed by the taxi driver and because he was alone, he was unable to call for help when his situation deteriorated,” the source said.
The source said around 7p.m. family members heard of his predicament at the workplace and rushed to his residence to find out about his condition, but they found him dead.
“We saw that blood had oozed from his nostrils and mouth and had given up the ghost, so we called the police and later conveyed the body to the mortuary for autopsy,” the source explained.
WHAT started as an ordinary argument on soccer between two mechanics in Kumasi on Christmas Day turned deadly when one of them allegedly hit the other to death.
The police gave the name of the deceased as Kwadwo Amponsah, aka ‘Mempene’, while the suspect was identified only as Twumasi.
Twumasi is on the run and the police have mounted a search to arrest him to assist in their investigations.
The body of Amponsah, who was 37 years old, had been deposited at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital mortuary for autopsy.
The police told The Mirror that Twumasi sneaked from his residence moments after he heard of the death of Amponsah and had since not been seen.
A source at the mechanic shop where the incident occurred said both the deceased and the suspect had been friends and occasionally exchanged ideas.
The source said when the two mechanics reported for work on Christmas Day, they engaged in an argument on the development of soccer at the local scene, which degenerated into a quarrel, causing Twumasi to throw a punch which floored the deceased.
The source said the deceased became weak after the fight and could not undertake any specific work for the rest of the day until a taxi driver came to his rescue and rushed him home.
Family sources also told The Mirror that “ he was dumped on his bed by the taxi driver and because he was alone, he was unable to call for help when his situation deteriorated,” the source said.
The source said around 7p.m. family members heard of his predicament at the workplace and rushed to his residence to find out about his condition, but they found him dead.
“We saw that blood had oozed from his nostrils and mouth and had given up the ghost, so we called the police and later conveyed the body to the mortuary for autopsy,” the source explained.
REGIONAL MINISTER APPEALS FOR MEDIA SUPPORT (PAGE 25, MIRROR, JAN 9, 2010)
From George Ernest Asare, Kumasi.
THE Ashanti Regional Minister, Mr Kofi Opoku-Manu, has urged media practitioners in the region to collaborate with the Regional Security Council (REGSEC) to advance the peace and security of the region.
He said the region had been adjudged the most peaceful in 2009 by security experts, and noted that building on the significant achievement demanded the full support of the media.
Speaking at an end-of-year soiree organised by the Regional Co-ordinating Council (RCC) for media practitioners at the Residency in Kumasi last Friday, Mr Opoku-Manu said the peace enjoyed by the region enabled the district assemblies and the government to initiate development projects that were impacting positively on the lives of the populace.
He, however, noted that more needed to be done in terms of media reportage to avoid creating a chaotic situation or sowing the seed of confusion among the populace.
“Violence in any form could undermine the peace and development of this great region and we have to work to prevent them from occurring,” he stressed.
The minister commended the media for contributing in diverse ways to promote peace among residents in the region.
He pointed out that the contribution of the media had not only created the enabling environment for the business community to operate in a peaceful atmosphere, but had also made it possible for the youth to focus on the academic programmes as a way of developing their potentials to acquire employable skills.
Mr Opoku Manu said it was very important for the media to continue with their reportage devoid of negative tendencies.
He said it was equally important for them to collaborate with the regional administration to initiate programmes that would make the region become attractive to investors.
Mr Opoku Manu said the media had not done enough to paint the positive sides about the region to make it attractive to investors.
“ You should initiate programmes that would paint a good picture about the region because there are a lot of positive programmes that go unreported by the media in the region,” he complained.
He said since the region run tops in terms of population, and also has the highest number of district assemblies and constituencies in the country, it stands to gain from budget allocations and projects that could enhance accelerated socio-economic development if the media regularly highlighted how unique it was.
“ Politically, Ashanti has a lot to offer the country because it determines the political fortunes of every political party in every election,” he noted.
THE Ashanti Regional Minister, Mr Kofi Opoku-Manu, has urged media practitioners in the region to collaborate with the Regional Security Council (REGSEC) to advance the peace and security of the region.
He said the region had been adjudged the most peaceful in 2009 by security experts, and noted that building on the significant achievement demanded the full support of the media.
Speaking at an end-of-year soiree organised by the Regional Co-ordinating Council (RCC) for media practitioners at the Residency in Kumasi last Friday, Mr Opoku-Manu said the peace enjoyed by the region enabled the district assemblies and the government to initiate development projects that were impacting positively on the lives of the populace.
He, however, noted that more needed to be done in terms of media reportage to avoid creating a chaotic situation or sowing the seed of confusion among the populace.
“Violence in any form could undermine the peace and development of this great region and we have to work to prevent them from occurring,” he stressed.
The minister commended the media for contributing in diverse ways to promote peace among residents in the region.
He pointed out that the contribution of the media had not only created the enabling environment for the business community to operate in a peaceful atmosphere, but had also made it possible for the youth to focus on the academic programmes as a way of developing their potentials to acquire employable skills.
Mr Opoku Manu said it was very important for the media to continue with their reportage devoid of negative tendencies.
He said it was equally important for them to collaborate with the regional administration to initiate programmes that would make the region become attractive to investors.
Mr Opoku Manu said the media had not done enough to paint the positive sides about the region to make it attractive to investors.
“ You should initiate programmes that would paint a good picture about the region because there are a lot of positive programmes that go unreported by the media in the region,” he complained.
He said since the region run tops in terms of population, and also has the highest number of district assemblies and constituencies in the country, it stands to gain from budget allocations and projects that could enhance accelerated socio-economic development if the media regularly highlighted how unique it was.
“ Politically, Ashanti has a lot to offer the country because it determines the political fortunes of every political party in every election,” he noted.
MUSLIM WOMEN CONDEMN FAROUK (MIRROR, PAGE 32, JAN 9, 2010)
By George Ernest Asare, Kumasi
Executives of Moslem Women in Business in Ghana have condemned the action of Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, the 23-year-old Nigerian, who attempted to bomb a passenger jetliner when it was approaching the US city of Detroit on Christmas Day.
“We are against all forms of violence, especially terrorism, which is creating instability world-wide and undermining the promotion of peaceful co-existence between Muslims and other groups of people”.
Speaking to The Mirror on behalf of the executive members when they visited the Kumasi Office of Graphic Communications Group last Tuesday, the Vice President of the association, Hajia Ramatu of Mr and Lady Boutique in Kumasi, noted “We cannot imagine how a 23-year-old boy from a wealthy home could allow himself to be influenced by fanatics to carry out such a heinous crime against his fellow human beings”.
She said it was time Muslim women in particular and women in general took keen interest in the activities of their sons, socialise them in a positive manner to enable them to appreciate the values of life.
This, she said, would prevent them from getting involved in activities that fuel fanatism world-wide.
Other executive members who accompanied Hajia Ramatu were the General Secretary, Hajia Hamida Sulemana of Hemmis Flora in Kumasi and the Women Organiser, Hajia Lallah Ali of Lallamatu Boutique, also in Kumasi.
Hajia Ramatu said the incident involving Farouk occurred when members of the association were striving to extend their operations to America, “ which has now opened her doors widely to us and is encouraging us to do brisk business with her”.
“ The negative perception that Muslim youth are violent has dented our image for far too long. That is why we, as mothers, are concerned with the proper upbringing of our children, and want to use this platform to encourage Moslem Women in particular and women in general to show keen interest in the activities of their sons and plant seeds of fellow-feelings, peaceful co-existence, empathy and the fear of God in them to help them eschew all forms of violence,” she said.
She called on Imams, Sheikhs and the Clergy in the Muslim community to use Friday prayers to frequently educate the youth on the consequence of violence in all forms and ask them to avoid it and rather support sustainable socio-economic development world-wide.
Executives of Moslem Women in Business in Ghana have condemned the action of Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, the 23-year-old Nigerian, who attempted to bomb a passenger jetliner when it was approaching the US city of Detroit on Christmas Day.
“We are against all forms of violence, especially terrorism, which is creating instability world-wide and undermining the promotion of peaceful co-existence between Muslims and other groups of people”.
Speaking to The Mirror on behalf of the executive members when they visited the Kumasi Office of Graphic Communications Group last Tuesday, the Vice President of the association, Hajia Ramatu of Mr and Lady Boutique in Kumasi, noted “We cannot imagine how a 23-year-old boy from a wealthy home could allow himself to be influenced by fanatics to carry out such a heinous crime against his fellow human beings”.
She said it was time Muslim women in particular and women in general took keen interest in the activities of their sons, socialise them in a positive manner to enable them to appreciate the values of life.
This, she said, would prevent them from getting involved in activities that fuel fanatism world-wide.
Other executive members who accompanied Hajia Ramatu were the General Secretary, Hajia Hamida Sulemana of Hemmis Flora in Kumasi and the Women Organiser, Hajia Lallah Ali of Lallamatu Boutique, also in Kumasi.
Hajia Ramatu said the incident involving Farouk occurred when members of the association were striving to extend their operations to America, “ which has now opened her doors widely to us and is encouraging us to do brisk business with her”.
“ The negative perception that Muslim youth are violent has dented our image for far too long. That is why we, as mothers, are concerned with the proper upbringing of our children, and want to use this platform to encourage Moslem Women in particular and women in general to show keen interest in the activities of their sons and plant seeds of fellow-feelings, peaceful co-existence, empathy and the fear of God in them to help them eschew all forms of violence,” she said.
She called on Imams, Sheikhs and the Clergy in the Muslim community to use Friday prayers to frequently educate the youth on the consequence of violence in all forms and ask them to avoid it and rather support sustainable socio-economic development world-wide.
POLICE ARREST MAN FOR FAKE CURRENCY (PAGE 29, MARCH 2, 2010)
The police in Kumasi have arrested a 27-year old man who is alleged to be dealing in fake currencies.
The suspect, who was arrested around 12 noon on Friday, February 19, 2010, gave his name as Kwasi Asare, a native of Effiduase in the Ashanti Region, resident at Kwadaso-Agric, a suburb of Kumasi.
Various denominations of fake US dollars and CFA, as well as liquid and powdery substances alleged to be used for the printing of the fake currencies, were retrieved from his bedroom after his arrest.
Police are hunting for an accomplice who was identified only as Apino.
Briefing newsmen after the suspect was paraded before the public with the substances retrieved from his bedroom, Assistance Superintendent of Police (ASP) Thomas Owoahene Acheampong of the Police Mobile Force said the suspect was arrested after a tip off.
He said on Friday February 19, 2010, police had a report that two men were engaged in a hot argument over fake currencies at Kwadaso Agric, so police quickly dispatched some of their men to investigate.
He said on arrival, Apino, who might have got wind of the presence of the police, quickly escaped, but the police arrested Akwasi Asare, the owner of the building where the fake currencies and substances alleged to be used in printing fake currencies were retrieved.
He said upon his arrest, the suspect vehemently denied that he owned the items retrieved from his room, and rather mentioned Apino as the one who brought them into the room for safe keeping.
When the Daily Graphic interviewed the suspect , he said he accepted the items from Apino but never knew that they were fake currencies.
He explained that the friend brought a bag full of items into his room for safe keeping and hinted him (Asare) that it contained some amount of money.
The suspect said he neither checked the content of the bag, nor the value of the money before he was arrested by the police.
The suspect, who was arrested around 12 noon on Friday, February 19, 2010, gave his name as Kwasi Asare, a native of Effiduase in the Ashanti Region, resident at Kwadaso-Agric, a suburb of Kumasi.
Various denominations of fake US dollars and CFA, as well as liquid and powdery substances alleged to be used for the printing of the fake currencies, were retrieved from his bedroom after his arrest.
Police are hunting for an accomplice who was identified only as Apino.
Briefing newsmen after the suspect was paraded before the public with the substances retrieved from his bedroom, Assistance Superintendent of Police (ASP) Thomas Owoahene Acheampong of the Police Mobile Force said the suspect was arrested after a tip off.
He said on Friday February 19, 2010, police had a report that two men were engaged in a hot argument over fake currencies at Kwadaso Agric, so police quickly dispatched some of their men to investigate.
He said on arrival, Apino, who might have got wind of the presence of the police, quickly escaped, but the police arrested Akwasi Asare, the owner of the building where the fake currencies and substances alleged to be used in printing fake currencies were retrieved.
He said upon his arrest, the suspect vehemently denied that he owned the items retrieved from his room, and rather mentioned Apino as the one who brought them into the room for safe keeping.
When the Daily Graphic interviewed the suspect , he said he accepted the items from Apino but never knew that they were fake currencies.
He explained that the friend brought a bag full of items into his room for safe keeping and hinted him (Asare) that it contained some amount of money.
The suspect said he neither checked the content of the bag, nor the value of the money before he was arrested by the police.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
CHOCOFEST IN KUMASI (PAGE 21, FEB 20, 2010)
THE Ghana Tourist Board (GTB) added flavour to this year’s Valentine’s day in Kumasi when it organised Chocofest—a quiz, fashion and dance competition to mark the celebration.
Chocofest, a two-day programme, was hosted at Fourth Gardens at Ridge last Saturday, February 13 and Queens Gate Restaurant and Pub at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday, February 14.
The celebration of Valentine’s Day, which had been associated with heavy downpour in Kumasi in the past, was this time blessed with favourable weather conditions throughout the weekend in the Garden City.
This gingered up the youth especially to venture out in their numbers on Saturday to usher in the festive of love. As usual, the dominant colours were red. The ladies especially wore beautiful head styles and trendy clothes.
With live bands belting out different styles of music, revellers took to the dance floor in rapid succession and displayed their dancing skills .
With their appetite whetted and desirous to outdo each other to win the prizes at stake patrons put up their best and at the end, some of them succeeded in attracting the organisers to win various awards.
For being the best dressed couple award on Saturday, Mr and Mrs Derrick Frimpong received a prize to wine and dine at Moti Maha Restaurant. Mr James Babbe, a German was adjudged best dancer and received a prize to have lunch with two friends at Queens Gate Restaurant and Pub. Mr Augustine Osei Owusu who came second, received a prize to dine at Abusua Restaurant.
At the Queens Gate Restaurant and Pop on Sunday, Mr and Mrs Lord Adika won the best dressed couple and received a night stay at Noda Hotel, Fumeasua.
Rev Dr. and Mrs Adu Agyei who emerged well behaved couple received a night stay at the Anita Hotel, Ejisu. Abigail Sarfo and partner who won the dance competition received a night stay at the Cetakel Hotel.
For emerging tops during the quiz competition, Messrs Kwadwo Asante, Emmanuel Opoku , Anthony Kwaku Kyem and Ms Afia Asantewaa, were given hampers of chocolate products as prizes.
In a chat with Showbiz, the Acting Ashanti Regional Manager of the GTB, Mr Ekow Sampson said GTB was more determined than ever to put decency into the celebration of Valentine day for the benefit of the nation at large.
“ We would not only intensify the campaign to use chocolate to celebrate the day but would also motivate the youth to refrain from using the day to indulge in immorality.
“ Putting decency into Valentine’s day would not only make the youth lead healthy lifestyles, but would also increase the patronage of chocolate, thus increasing productivity for the industry to generate the requisite resources to sustain the growth of the economy”,he said.
On the selection of the Fourth Gardens and Queens Gate Restaurant and Pub for the celebration of the event in Kumasi, Mr Sampson said the two spots are not only popular in Kumasi, but have also been identified as adhering to the regulations governing the hospitality industry.
“ We want to instil professionalism into the operations of the hospitality industry to make them live up to their responsibilities. We would continue to reward those who put up the best practices as a way of motivating others to emulate them” he added.
Chocofest, a two-day programme, was hosted at Fourth Gardens at Ridge last Saturday, February 13 and Queens Gate Restaurant and Pub at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday, February 14.
The celebration of Valentine’s Day, which had been associated with heavy downpour in Kumasi in the past, was this time blessed with favourable weather conditions throughout the weekend in the Garden City.
This gingered up the youth especially to venture out in their numbers on Saturday to usher in the festive of love. As usual, the dominant colours were red. The ladies especially wore beautiful head styles and trendy clothes.
With live bands belting out different styles of music, revellers took to the dance floor in rapid succession and displayed their dancing skills .
With their appetite whetted and desirous to outdo each other to win the prizes at stake patrons put up their best and at the end, some of them succeeded in attracting the organisers to win various awards.
For being the best dressed couple award on Saturday, Mr and Mrs Derrick Frimpong received a prize to wine and dine at Moti Maha Restaurant. Mr James Babbe, a German was adjudged best dancer and received a prize to have lunch with two friends at Queens Gate Restaurant and Pub. Mr Augustine Osei Owusu who came second, received a prize to dine at Abusua Restaurant.
At the Queens Gate Restaurant and Pop on Sunday, Mr and Mrs Lord Adika won the best dressed couple and received a night stay at Noda Hotel, Fumeasua.
Rev Dr. and Mrs Adu Agyei who emerged well behaved couple received a night stay at the Anita Hotel, Ejisu. Abigail Sarfo and partner who won the dance competition received a night stay at the Cetakel Hotel.
For emerging tops during the quiz competition, Messrs Kwadwo Asante, Emmanuel Opoku , Anthony Kwaku Kyem and Ms Afia Asantewaa, were given hampers of chocolate products as prizes.
In a chat with Showbiz, the Acting Ashanti Regional Manager of the GTB, Mr Ekow Sampson said GTB was more determined than ever to put decency into the celebration of Valentine day for the benefit of the nation at large.
“ We would not only intensify the campaign to use chocolate to celebrate the day but would also motivate the youth to refrain from using the day to indulge in immorality.
“ Putting decency into Valentine’s day would not only make the youth lead healthy lifestyles, but would also increase the patronage of chocolate, thus increasing productivity for the industry to generate the requisite resources to sustain the growth of the economy”,he said.
On the selection of the Fourth Gardens and Queens Gate Restaurant and Pub for the celebration of the event in Kumasi, Mr Sampson said the two spots are not only popular in Kumasi, but have also been identified as adhering to the regulations governing the hospitality industry.
“ We want to instil professionalism into the operations of the hospitality industry to make them live up to their responsibilities. We would continue to reward those who put up the best practices as a way of motivating others to emulate them” he added.
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