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  The Asafoatse Tetteh Akroboso III of the Prampram Lomotey-Weh Lakpleh Family has called on the Ghana Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) to intensify its enforcement of food safety regulations, particularly with regard to the use of harmful spices and seasonings by street food vendors. Speaking at the climax of the Prampram Homowo Durbar celebration, Asafoatse Tetteh Akroboso III expressed grave concern over the increasing use of unsafe spices and artificial flavorings in food preparation, stressing that such practices pose serious health risks to the public. He lamented that the consumption of these contaminated spices has the potential to cause long-term health complications, including foodborne illnesses, which could undermine public health if not urgently addressed. He therefore urged the FDA to not only enforce existing regulations but also step up public education campaigns to create awareness about the dangers associated with unsafe food additives. “The FDA, being the statutory...

  The Asafoatse of Ablekuma, Asafoatse Otubour Ɔnsurogya, has urged parents to encourage their children to actively participate in cultural and traditional activities during festival celebrations. According to him, festivals are not about rituals or idol worship but rather an opportunity to learn, preserve and promote the rich heritage of the people. He lamented that Ghana’s cultural values are gradually fading as many young people continue to embrace foreign lifestyles, while some parents also discourage their children from engaging in festivals with the belief that such events are satanic. Asafoatse Otubour stressed that this perception distances the youth from their roots and weakens their sense of identity. He made the remarks during the Homowo celebration of the Sempe Mensah Royal Family of Ablekuma, where he called on the youth to embrace their culture and traditions as a way of preserving their lineage. The Chief of the Ablekuma Sempe Mensah Royal Family, Nii Larbi Mensah, a...