Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah Urges GTA to Develop Tabre Waterfalls for Tourism

Ghanaian media personality Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah has called on the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) to prioritise the development and promotion of Tabre Waterfalls in the Afigya Sekyere East Constituency of the Ashanti Region to boost tourism and create economic opportunities for residents.

He believes the waterfalls have the potential to become a major tourist destination, attracting both local and international visitors if the necessary infrastructure and promotional efforts are put in place.

According to him, developing the site could generate revenue for the community, create jobs and provide sustainable livelihood opportunities for residents, particularly the youth.

Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah noted that young people in the area, including tricycle operators, could benefit from increased tourist arrivals by providing transportation services to visitors travelling to and from the attraction.

He appealed during a visit to the waterfalls on October 10, 2026, as part of activities marking his birthday celebration.

He urged the Ghana Tourism Authority and other relevant stakeholders to take immediate steps to develop the attraction and promote it to a wider audience.

“Let this mark the beginning of efforts by the Ghana Tourism Authority to promote this place so that people from all over the world can come here,” he stated.

Beyond the waterfalls, Tabre is also home to two other distinctive attractions: Umbrella Rock and a remarkable tree with a palm tree growing inside its trunk.

These natural features, he believes, could further enhance the area’s appeal as a tourism destination if they receive the necessary attention, investment and publicity.

The call highlights the potential of lesser-known tourist sites in Ghana to contribute to local economic development when supported by appropriate infrastructure, effective marketing and collaboration between tourism authorities and host communities.