… Among the dignitaries present were Togbe Afede XIV, Paramount Chief of the Asogli State; Volta Regional Minister James Gunu; Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Dzifa Gomashie; and Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Mahama Ayariga. …
… Togbe Afede welcoming Dzifa Gomashie to the festival grounds Togbe Afede said corruption was pervasive, citing what he described as the most disgraceful – top government officials taking State scholarships meant for the needy to study abroad, with some even securing scholarships …
The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Dzifa Gomashie, has called for the immediate removal of unauthorised structures around Ghana’s forts and castles, warning that continued encroachment threatens the preservation of the country’s cultural heritage. …
… Dzifa Gomashie, said the creative economy was not merely about entertainment, but a critical pillar for national development, job creation, youth empowerment and global cultural influence. …
… In a special address, Wakefield Ackuaku, Executive Director of the National Commission on Culture, who represented Madam Dzifa Gomashie, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, commended the event’s role in preserving Ghanaian musical heritage and pledged government supp …
… Essel Blankson, the Acting Executive Director of the Volta Regional Museum, and Dzifa Gomashie, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts. …
… In a special address, Wakefield Ackuaku, Executive Director of the National Commission on Culture, represented the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Dzifa Gomashie. …
The National Petroleum Authority ran a public education campaign at the 2026 Asogli Te Zã Festival in Ho, focusing on petroleum safety, consumer protection, and fuel measurement verification. The NPA demonstrated the use of the 10-litre measuring can to help consumers verify fuel delivery at filling stations and encouraged reporting of suspected malpractices.
The National Petroleum Authority ran a public education campaign at the 2026 Asogli Te Zã Festival in Ho, focusing on petroleum safety, consumer protection, and fuel measurement verification. The NPA demonstrated the use of the 10-litre measuring can to help consumers verify fuel delivery at filling stations and encouraged reporting of suspected malpractices.
Togbe Afede XIV, Agbogbomefia of Asogli State, has called corruption the biggest obstacle to national development and voiced full support for the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) anti-corruption initiative. Speaking at the 2026 Asogli Te Za festival in Ho, he cited examples including government officials obtaining state scholarships meant for the needy and extending them to spouses and children.
The Volta Economic Forum's 2026 edition will focus on closing real investments and executing projects rather than just showcasing potential, according to its lead convener Dr Elikplim K. Apetorgbor. The inaugural 2025 forum already produced success stories including sisal farming, aquaculture, and resort projects that demonstrate the region is investible.
Dancehall musician Shatta Wale has called for the dissolution of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, accusing it of failing to introduce innovative interventions to support Ghana's creative industry and provide visible support to musicians, actors and other creatives.
The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has called for immediate removal of unauthorised structures around Ghana's forts and castles, citing severe pressure from illegal developments that threaten cultural heritage preservation. She emphasised that community engagement is essential to support preservation efforts and removal of encroachments around heritage sites.
Ghana's public libraries are largely empty of young people during weekday afternoons, with officials characterizing the country's deteriorating reading habits as a reading crisis; Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu told parliament in late 2025 that reading habits have been declining, and the Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister has called for a coordinated national effort to revive reading among youth.
The Manhyia Palace Museum has honoured five Ghanaian and three foreign creative arts personalities for their contributions to the arts sector at the second edition of the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Art Awards, held in Kumasi. The awardees received plaques from the Asantehene and his wife, along with branded ICT diaries from Justice and Repair.
The 3rd Authentic Highlife Nite, held on April 25 at +233 Jazz Bar & Grill, featured performances by veteran and contemporary artists and raised funds for the Ageing Musicians Welfare Fund. The event marked the official launch of a landmark Highlife Festival scheduled for October 2026 and the 'Highlife 2 the World Tour'.
Distinguished archaeologist Prof. Wazi Apoh has issued a rebuttal to a viral social media narrative falsely linking his academic work to a claim that the biblical Mother Mary lived in Kpando's Agbenoxoe for 40 years. Prof. Apoh stated his research in Agbenoxoe since 1996 has never uncovered any such story, and he has formally notified the Volta Regional Museum and the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts about the misinformation.
The Musicians Union of Ghana held its 3rd Authentic Highlife Nite on 25 April to raise funds for the Ageing Musicians Welfare Fund, featuring performances by Teacher, Mzbel, Obrafour, Kwabena Kwabena, and others. The event announced the official launch of the Highlife Festival planned for October 2026 and the Highlife to the World Tour.