‘Akwaaba’ for decades, the Akan word has served as Ghana’s primary greeting for visitors at entry points, including Kotoka International Airport (KIA). This tradition has positioned Akan culture prominently in Ghana’s tourism and hospitality sectors—sometimes at the expense of other ethnic groups such as the Ga, Ewe, and others. The widespread use of “Akwaaba” has...

Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiku Tsuru II has ordered all schools in the Ga community to make the teaching of Ga compulsory. Amid the brouhaha surrounding the change of “Akwaaba” to “Oobake,” the Ga Manste has ordered both public and private schools in the Ga community to make the teaching of Ga compulsory. Speaking at...

Saltpond witnessed a remarkable homecoming celebration as renowned business magnate and philanthropist, Dr. Daniel McKorley, graced the occasion with an inspiring message of transformation. Addressing the people of Saltpond, Dr. McKorley emphasized the urgent need to utilize education, entrepreneurship, and innovation to secure a prosperous future for the community. In his speech, he stressed the...

Osɔfo Nii Naate Atswele Agbo Nartey (GaDaŋme Education and Cutural Foundation-USA/ Vice President, American Association of Christian Therapists) Christianity has blessed Ga communities, but we must be honest: it has also been used, knowingly or unknowingly, as a tool to erode the Ga Language. Let us remember: the gospel of Christ does not erase culture—it...

President John Dramani Mahama has, in accordance with Article 146(9) of the 1992 Constitution, removed Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo from office with immediate effect. The dismissal follows the submission of a report by a Committee established under Article 146(6) to investigate a petition seeking her removal. The petition was filed by Ghanaian...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APOLOGY PRESSER Ladies and gentlemen of contemporary media, esteemed members of the GaDaŋme Region and fellow Ghanaians, I am before you today with a deep sense of humility and remorse. Eight months ago, I was one of the vocal opponents of the appointment of Hon. Linda Akweley Ocloo as the Greater Accra...

Minister of Greater Accra, Mrs Linda Naa Akweley Ocloo Ladies and gentlemen of the media, esteemed members of the GaDangme Region, and fellow Ghanaians, I stand before you today with deep humility and sincere remorse. Eight months ago, I was among the vocal opponents of the appointment of Hon. Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo as the...

Nai Atopi Kwashie Abbey VII, Chief of Kwashie Abbey and Mpoahene of the Awutu Traditional Area, led a spirited Mpopo(known in Ga language as kpokpoi)-sprinkling procession through Kasoa Ofaakor on the occasion of this year’s Homowo celebrations. The boundary chief sprinkled Mpopo, the traditional food  associated with celebrating Awubia along the principal streets of Ofaakor, continuing...

Abiasuma Boni King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II The Ga Maŋtsɛ, Boni King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has issued a passionate call for respect and honor toward the Ga people and their traditional stools. He reminded all ethnic groups in Ghana that the Ga, as the indigenous custodians of the land that hosts the nation’s capital,...