Hon. Collins Owusu Amankwah, former MP for Manhyia North Constituency in the Ashanti Region, is pleading with President John Dramani Mahama to extend presidential pardon to Mr. Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi. According to him, the President should treat all citizens equally when it comes to matters of clemency. Hon. Amankwah said President Mahama recently extended pardon …

An accident has occurred this dawn at 4:30am at the Osino Clinic entrance along the Kumasi–Accra highway, involving a Kia truck loaded with yam and a VIP bus with registration number AC-1229-25 According to preliminary information, the Kia truck was travelling from the Northern Region through the Eastern Region towards Accra. Upon reaching Osino, the driver reportedly became drowsy and …

Mr. Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, popularly known as COKA, an Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman hopeful*, has assured party members of his commitment to revive and reposition the party for victory in the 2028 general elections. Odeneho Kwaku Appiah made this known after an engagement with the Ashanti Regional Elections Committee. He called for unity and togetherness among party members, stressing that …

Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Annoh-Dompreh, has challenged the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) to move beyond speeches and symbolic resolutions, urging African legislators to deliver measurable outcomes that will restore confidence in the continental legislative body. Speaking during the First Ordinary Session of the Seventh Pan-African Parliament in Midrand, South Africa, Annoh-Dompreh called on the leadership of …

Okofrobour Obeng Nuako III, Dunkwahene of the Upper Denkyira East Municipality in the Central Region, has urged fellow chiefs and leaders of institutions to maintain cordial relationships with their subjects to drive community development. Speaking during the outdooring of two sub-chiefs at the Dunkwa Palace, the traditional leader said successful leadership depends on how accessible a leader is to the …

Speaking during his outdooring ceremony to introduce him to the people, Oheneba Yamoah expressed gratitude for the honor bestowed on him. He promised to work closely with the Traditional Council and key stakeholders to create job opportunities for the youth. Two sub-chiefs introduced to the public during the ceremony. They are Oheneba Akwasi Yamoah, Mawerehene and Kyeame Danso. Both pledged …

The Assembly Member for the Wassa Saamang Electoral Area, Hon. Isaac Boafo, has identified poor telecommunications network coverage as the biggest challenge confronting residents, calling on the relevant authorities and telecommunications providers to take urgent steps to improve connectivity. According to Hon. Boafo, the unreliable network service continues to affect communication, business activities, education, healthcare delivery, and emergency response, making …

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Juaben in the Ashanti Region, Eunice Ohenewaa Ansu, has raised concerns over what she describes as conflicting police jurisdictions, saying the situation is seriously undermining efforts to combat illegal mining in the municipality. According to the MCE, the Juaben Municipality is currently served by three different police commands—Konongo, Bekwai and Ejisu—which all claim operational …

The Member of Parliament for Kwadaso Constituency, Hon. Prof. Kingsley Nyarko, has described the Kumasi-Accra road as a _“death trap”_ that needs urgent government intervention. Speaking in Parliament to comment on unsecured international containers statement,the MP raised concerns over the deteriorating state of the highway, saying what used to be a 3 to 4 hour journey now takes *over 8 …

Mr. Gabriel Bediako Appiah, two-term Deputy Constituency Secretary for Suame Constituency, has filed his nomination to contest for Deputy Ashanti Regional Secretary of the New Patriotic Party. Speaking after submitting his forms, Mr. Bediako Appiah said he is ready to leverage his long years of service at the constituency level to support the regional executive team. _“I have the experience, …