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The Ghana Property & Lifestyle Expo Global Series launched
The Ghana Property & Lifestyle Expo (GPLE) is excited to announce its 2024 global series, beginning in Washington DC at The Royal Sonesta Hotel, followed by London at the Pestana Hotel, Chelsea Bridge, and concluding in Accra at the Alisa Hotel, North Ridge.
This international series will showcase Ghana’s thriving real estate, tourism, and lifestyle sectors.
The Expo offers attendees a unique platform to engage with real estate experts and explore lucrative investment opportunities in Ghana.
Featuring dynamic panel discussions and interactive sessions, the Expo will highlight the rapid growth of Ghana’s real estate and lifestyle industries.
Accra’s real estate market is booming and driven by increasing demand for luxury properties.
Recently, Time Out magazine ranked Cantonments, Accra, among the top 40 neighborhoods globally.
As the gateway to Africa, Ghana is seeing strong demand from the diaspora and beyond for property investment.
Event Theme: Diligently Building Wealth Through Ghana Real Estate: The Future of Property Investment.”
This year’s Expo will provide a comprehensive overview of Ghana’s real estate, tourism, and lifestyle opportunities.
Co-organised by Anna and Victoria Agyekum, founders of On Point Property Management Ltd, the Expo will feature a lineup of government agencies, guest speakers, and industry professionals offering insights on property investment, legal advice, financial planning, and tourism.
Exhibitors will include renowned developers, property agencies, financial institutions, architects, and lifestyle brands. Attendees will have access to a wide range of property options, from residential and commercial developments to beachfront villas and investment properties.
With expert-led workshops and networking opportunities, visitors will receive practical advice on legal, financial, and estate planning matters, ensuring they can make informed decisions on their property investments.
Anna Agyekum shared
“We are thrilled to bring GPLE to Washington DC and expand our reach across three continents. The Expo has become a trusted platform for buyers seeking secure real estate investments in Ghana.”
Victoria Agyekum added
“Since our inaugural Expo in 2017, which addressed challenges faced by the diaspora in buying property and land safely, we’ve witnessed incredible growth in demand. We’re excited to host this year’s series in Washington DC, London, and Accra.”
The Washington DC Expo is part of Ghana in DC Week, organized in collaboration with the Ghana Embassy in Washington DC, Beyond the Return, and the Ghana Tourism Authority.
This week-long celebration of Ghana’s culture and investment potential aims to foster stronger connections between Ghana and the U.S.
The Expo will also celebrate Ghana’s rich cultural heritage, with exhibitors showcasing local products, services, and tourism offerings. It aims to promote Ghanaian businesses to an international audience, foster partnerships, and expand global investment.
This year’s Expo is proudly partnered with Access Bank (Ghana) Plc, with Goldkey Properties as the lead sponsor.
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Bishop Salifu Amoako and wife arrested over their son’s accident
The Founder and General Overseer of Alive Chapel International, Bishop Elisha Salifu Amoako and her wife, Mouha Amoako have been arrested over the accident of their son which claimed two lives.
In a statement today, they revealed that “The Ghana Police Service has today 15th October 2024, arrested suspects, Bishop Elisha Salifu Amoako and Mouha Amoako, parents of the suspect driver involved in the fatal accident that claimed two lives at East Legon on Saturday, 12th October 2024.”
According to them, “Investigations have so far established that on 12th October 2024, suspect driver, Elrad Salifu Amoako, aged 16, driving a Jaguar SUV vehicle with registration number GN 7801- 20 with one other occupant, rammed into a 4×4 Acura vehicle also with registration number GR 2542 – 23, driven by Joseph Ackah with four other occupants, at Mensah Wood Street at East Legon. Both cars caught fire and burned beyond recognition.”
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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All discrepancies identified have been fixed- EC
According to the Electoral Commission (EC) they have fixed all discrepancies in the Voters Register identified during the Exhibition period.
The EC Chairperson, Jean Mensa made this revelation when addressing the issue during a live broadcast at the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at the Alisa Hotel in Accra.
She emphasized the Commission’s commitment to ensuring public confidence in the electoral process and delivering credible elections.
Jean Mensa assured voters that the necessary corrections have been made to guarantee an accurate voter register for the upcoming 2024 general elections.
According to her, “Over the last two weeks, we have spent our energies to clean the voter register and to ensure that the information presented is accurate. Simply put, we have worked to ensure that every applicant who registered in 2023/2024 is on the voter register.”
“We are confident that the revised Provisional Voter Register that we present starting today is a marked departure from the register we presented during the exhibition exercise,” she added.
“Largely, all discrepancies identified to date have been fixed, as we promised, during our last meeting starting today, October 15, to October 19, all registered voters will have a second opportunity to review their details online and report anything they find in our district offices,” Jean Mensa revealed.
Additionally, she promised to hand over hard drive copies of the voter register to the various political parties including a template to register any discrepancies.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
