Politics

Toase Chief Nana Yim Awere Ababio, has charged Hon. Seth Osei Akoto and Hon. Shirley Kyei, the MPs for Atwima Mponua and Atwima Nwabiagya South, respectively, to work together to fight the illegal mining epidemic endangering the ecology and livelihoods of the area. The traditional leader made a strong plea …

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has overwhelmingly endorsed Richard Ofori Agyeman, also referred to as King Zuba, as its new mayor. 55 of the 56 assembly members cast votes in his favour at a vote at the Miklin Hotel in Kumasi, indicating a resounding endorsement of his leadership. This amounts …

The Czech Republic’s President, Petr Pavel, has begun a three-day state visit to Ghana with the goal of deepening relations between the two countries. He arrived at the airport, where Chief of Staff Julius Debrah welcomed him. In order to explore areas of shared interest and collaboration, President Pavel and …

The grieving families and constituents impacted by the recent mining tragedy in Mpasatia have received the deepest sympathies from Hon. Sakina Oforiwaa, the candidate for District Chief Executive (DCE) for Atwima Mponua. Two people were killed in the terrible event that took place on April 2, 2025, while others are …

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the former vice president, has provided 1,000 bags of cement and GH¢200,000 to traders affected by the recent devastating fire at Adum in Kumasi so they can rebuild their businesses. The fire, which began on Friday, March 21, ripped through several shops and kiosks in the bustling …

Following the recent power outage, which saw the worst event over the weekend, Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene has disclosed that he is under tremendous pressure from the local populace. For weeks, Ashanti Region residents have voiced ongoing complaints about the erratic power supply, which keeps interfering with both …

The Ashanti Regional Branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Taskforce, which was tasked with election security for the 2024 elections, has expressed dissatisfaction with what they perceive to be the party leadership’s disregard. Even though the taskforce took potentially lethal risks to win votes for the party in the …

  MTN Ghana commemorated International Women’s Day with a number of significant activities that promoted women’s rights and empowerment in Ghana in partnership with the Eve Foundation, Charter House, and the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection. The celebrations kicked off with a symbolic health walk from Circle to …

President John Mahama has received a severe threat from Michael Kojo Peprah, president of the Concerned Small Scale Miners Association, demanding that Mr. Martin Ayisi, the CEO of the Minerals Commission, be fired immediately. Peprah asserts that Ayisi’s prolonged tenure in government presents a serious risk to Ghana’s efforts to …

In accordance with the directives of President H. E. John Dramani Mahama of the Republic of Ghana to observe this year’s Independence Day in a moderate manner, Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene, along with the Military, Fire services, Police, Kumawood Actor’s and Actresses and SHS students, have utilized the …