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The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has charged Chief Directors of Regional Coordinating Councils to take full responsibility for Ghana’s development, saying the success of decentralisation rests with them. Addressing the delegation at the Manhyia Palace on August 5, 2026, His Majesty acknowledged that they coordinate activities across all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) and …

The Monarch of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has reaffirmed his unflinching support for the newly inducted Vice Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Prof. Christian Agyare. The reassurance came days after his induction as the 13th Vice Chancellor of the institution. During the Courtesy Visit, The Vice Chancellor Prof. Christian Agyare use …

Members of the Nerebehi Royal Family and the Nerebehi Traditional Sub-Council in the Atwima Nwabiagya Municipality have petitioned His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to intervene over an alleged attempt to impose an unqualified individual as the next chief of the community. The petition was channeled through Baffour Owusu Amankwatia VI, Bantamahene. According to Bafour Kwadwo Gyau, Abusuapanin of …

Bunkpurugu, North East Region.In a rare show of integrity and commitment to youth empowerment, National Democratic Congress (NDC) Constituency Youth Organizer aspirant for Bunkpurugu, Mr. Lambon Moigbarin, has fulfilled his pledge by presenting GH¢15,000 as seed money to support youth activities in the constituency. The presentation was made on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Lom Community Radio in Bunkpurugu. The …

The Pampaso Sub-Traditional Council in Kumasi,Ashanti region has invoked the powers of the ancestors and placed curses to the Ashanti Regional Police Commander and Mayor of Kumasi, Hon. Richard Ofori Boadi, over what it describes as the unlawful takeover of a parcel of land belonging to the council. Speaking at a press conference held at the Pampaso Palace, Nana Kwabena …

‎Frustrated delegates and Electoral Area Coordinators of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Atwima Mponua Constituency have given the party’s National leadership a 2-day ultimatum to conduct the delayed Constituency Executive Elections or risk losing the seat to the NDC. The warning was issued during a press conference at the NPP office in Nyinahin. ‎Addressing the media, Dickson Owusu …

Chaos erupted at Obuasi Senior High Technical School in the Ashanti Region after students accused the headmaster of the school of burying a newborn baby on campus. The students reportedly beat the headmaster, Mr. Zakaria, to a pulp following the accusations, leaving him severely injured. A source at the school, speaking to newsmen on Wednesday, said a student claimed he …

The Ejura Sub-Traditional Council in the Ejura Sekyedumase Municipality has officially launched the 2026 Yam Festival to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the area. Speaking at the launch, Barima Osei Hwedie II, Ejurahene, said this year’s celebration is designed to bring together all key stakeholders to formulate development plans for the Ejura Traditional Council. He added that the festival …

A self-proclaimed man of God, believed to be in his 30s, has vandalised part of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II statue at the Kejetia Roundabout in Kumasi. The incident occurred at about 8:00 p.m. on Saturday when the suspect reportedly climbed over the barricade surrounding the statue with a machete and began smashing parts of the monument. An eyewitnesses,, told newsmen …

The Eastern South Regional Police Command has announced a temporary traffic diversion following a major road traffic crash at Birimso Bridge on the N6 Accra–Kumasi Highway, which has completely blocked both directions of the road. According to the Police, the crash involved a high-occupancy passenger bus, a loaded articulated truck, and a sedan, resulting in a total obstruction of traffic …

The Unit Committee of Manso Tontokrom in the Amansie South District, Ashanti Region, has cut sod for the construction of a 48-lockable stall market complex in the community. According to the committee, the project forms part of its self-help development initiatives which also include the construction of classroom blocks, road reshaping, security, and the creation of employment opportunities for residents. …

Establish Corporate Mining At Obuasi Airport To Create Jobs-MCE Proposes The Municipal Chief Executive for Obuasi Municipality,Hon Faustilove Appiah Kannin,has assured assembly support for the ongoing fight against illegal mining on the land at Obuasi Airport. Responding to the recent seizure of excavators on the site by Ashanti regional Reclamation team led Alhaji Abdullah Nje,the MCE suggested to the Ministry …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE INAUGURATION OF THE NPP NATIONAL ELECTIONS COMMITTEE The Acting National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Chairman Butey, has officially inaugurated the National Elections Committee of the Party. The Committee will be chaired by Hon. Frederick Opare-Ansah, with Hon. Abena Osei Asare serving as the Secretary. The mandate of the committee among other things is to …

The Chairman of the Pan-African Parliament’s Committee on Health, Labour and Social Affairs, and Ghana’s Minority Chief Whip, Hon. Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has called for urgent continental action to strengthen Africa’s health security as the continent battles one of its fastest-growing Ebola outbreaks. Speaking during the First Ordinary Session of the Seventh Pan-African Parliament in Midrand, South Africa, he presented a …

The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) has taken a significant step towards reshaping Africa’s healthcare landscape by endorsing a series of landmark resolutions aimed at integrating traditional medicine into national health systems, strengthening maternal and neonatal healthcare, and advancing the continent’s health sovereignty. The breakthrough follows the presentation of a comprehensive report by the Chairman of the PAP Committee on Health, Labour …