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JAK commends Ohene Kwame Frimpong for entrepreneurial spirit
• Mr. Ohene Kwame Frimpong, owner of the product, receiving a handshake from former President Kufuor
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has endorsed Kub’s Original Bofrot Puff Puff Mix, a high-quality premix ingredients used for making African deep-fried doughnut, stating that the product is not only delicious but also meets international standards.
The former President made the remark when Mr. Charles Ohene Kwame Frimpong, a Ghanaian businessman and owner of the popular premix doughnut powder, called on him at his home in Accra.
The visit was at the request of the former Head of State who after he tried the product, got hooked on and it became his favourite snack.
Former President Kufuor was presented with some of the smooth texture doughnuts during the visit, and after tasting, expressed his excitement about the product.
He commended Mr. Frimpong for his entrepreneurial spirit and encouraged him to continue promoting made in Ghana products to the world.
In response, Mr. Frimpong expressed his appreciation for the former President’s endorsement of the product and his warm reception.
He promised to continue working hard to promote Ghana made products to the world.
Kub’s Original Bofrot Puff Puff Mix is a packaged, halal-compliant, and easy-to-make street snack produced in Ghana by Wealthbridge Limited.
The snack, which is certified and approved by food authorities in both the UK and Ghana, is made from wheat flour, sugar, yeast, nutmeg and salt.
Former President Kufuor’s endorsement of the product is expected to make Kub’s Original Bofrot Puff Puff more popular both locally and internationally.
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ASWIM lauds Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang
The Association of Women in the Media, (ASWIM) has congratulated Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang on her historic achievement as Ghana’s first female Vice President.
The association said her trailblazing journey with sterling accomplishments from academia to politics, is undoubtedly, a vivid inspiration to countless women and girls across Ghana and Africa.
This was contained in a statement signed by its president, Mrs Mavis Kitcher, and copied to The Spectator on Tuesday in Accra.
“ASWIM celebrates your remarkable career, marked by numerous firsts, including the first female Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, (UCC), and the first female to hold a professional chair in Ghana, (UCC),” the statement said.
It said the accomplishments of Prof Opoku- Agyemang were clear testament to the brilliance, resilience and resourceful nature of the complete beautiful African woman.
“As she takes on this new role, ASWIM proudly lauds her commitment to education, women’s empowerment, distinguished public service and patriotism and is very confident that her pursuit of excellence, love for humanity, humility, decency, modesty and commitment to the welfare of the vulnerable will characterise Ghana’s political leadership and public service,” the statement added.
By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu
Entertainment
Demolition of Fantasy Dome unfair — Mark Okraku-Mantey
Months after the Fantasy Dome was dismantled to make way for construction at the Ghana International Trade Fair site, the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr Mark Okraku-Mantey, has expressed concern over the manner the facility was destroyed.
In an interview on Daybreak Hitz with Andy Dosty, Mr Okraku-Mantey criticised the handling of the dome’s dismantling, suggesting that it could have been done without causing damage.
“I don’t think that leadership gave instructions that they should do what happened. The structure was a prefab but I hear the people destroyed it. That one, we cannot defend it. It is unfair to him (owner). Sometimes, you give instructions and people will go and do things that will make you look bad,” he stated.
When asked about any punitive measure against the workers responsible for the destruction, Mr Okraku-Mantey clarified that the Trade Fair does not fall under his ministry.
He said he had previously contacted the owner, Leslie Quaynor, to discuss relocating the dome, and even suggested the National Museum as a potential site, though it was too small.
The demolition of the 20,000-seater Fantasy Dome occurred on March 16, 2024.
According to Dr Agnes Adu, CEO of the Ghana Trade Fair Company Limited, the action was taken after multiple notices were given to Quaynor to vacate the premises for redevelopment, as per their tenancy agreement.
Dr Adu noted that all previous tenants had complied except for the Fantasy Dome.
Quaynor, in an interview with JoyNews, confirmed that his lease had ended, and was in the process of relocating the dome.
He had requested an extension, which was denied, leading him to seek a writ and an injunction from an Accra High Court to halt the demolition.
Despite this, the demolition proceeded, causing significant damage to the structure.
Quaynor described the incident as a major setback, not only for his business but also for the entertainment industry, which relies on venues like the Fantasy Dome.
