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The District Chief Executive for Ahafo Ano South West, Hon. Abubakar Sedik, led a massive and successful clean-up exercise at Kunsu on Tuesday, as part of the Assembly’s commitment to promoting environmental sanitation and creating a healthier community. The exercise brought together the Kunsuhene, Assembly Members, staff of the District Assembly, opinion leaders, youth groups, traders, and residents, who joined …

Some aggrieved supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Abuakwa North Constituency have threatened to resist the party’s upcoming constituency elections scheduled for Saturday, 11th July 2026, unless their grievances are addressed by the Eastern Regional leadership. Speaking at a press conference in Akyem Kukurantumi, the leader of the aggrieved supporters, Kwasi Atuahene, popularly known as Wilson, accused …

An unidentified illegal miner, believed to be about 40 years old, has reportedly drowned in a river at Habitat in Kyebi, in the Eastern Region, while attempting to escape arrest by security authorities. According to eyewitness accounts, the illegal miners had allegedly destroyed a major water body in the area. When security officials moved in to apprehend them, one of …

The District Chief Executive for Amansie West, Hon. Prince Manu Morris, says the creation of the Manso Nkwanta Divisional Police Command is yielding positive results for the district. A few months ago, the Manso Nkwanta District Police Command was upgraded to a divisional command with support from the Minerals Development Fund. The new command serves both Amansie West and Amansie …

The New Patriotic Party, NPP, Regional Steering Committee in the Ashanti Region has suspended constituency elections in Afigya Sekyere East and Asante Akyem Central. The decision was taken after the committee reviewed reports on outstanding issues in both constituencies ahead of the scheduled internal polls. According to the committee, the suspension is to allow for further engagements with stakeholders to …

The New Patriotic Party, NPP, Regional Steering Committee in the Ashanti Region has suspended constituency elections in Afigya Sekyere East and Asante Akyem Central. The decision was taken after the committee reviewed reports on outstanding issues in both constituencies ahead of the scheduled internal polls. According to the committee, the suspension is to allow for further engagements with stakeholders to …

The Asante Kingdom has a new Queen following her appointment by the King, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. Nana Ama Bonsu was enstooled on July 6, 2026, in succession to Nana Konadu Yiadom III, who passed away last year. She will be Picking her stool name tonight after the laid down tradition and custom processes are made. *Process* On Monday morning, …

The Minister for Transport, Hon. Joseph Bukari Nikpe, says government is rectifying long-standing Bilateral Air Service Agreements to provide Ghana with the legal framework needed to become the aviation hub of West Africa. Addressing the Parliamentary Press after the House moved motions to ratify the agreements, the Saboba MP explained that many of the BASAs were signed years ago but …

The Ghana police Service has embarked on Nationwide operations on our roads, targeting the unauthorized usage of Siren and strobe lights by drivers and vehicle owners. The Vigorous exercise aiming at Reducing Road traffic crashes that lead to death and injuries. This nationwide police Enforcement and compliance task was announced by the Director of Education, Research and training of the …

An unidentified woman believed to be 27 years old was found dead in a bush at Anyinamso No.1 in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region. According to reports, the body was found hanging from a rope tied to a tree. It is believed to have been there for about three days before it was discovered. The body has …

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has successfully extinguished a major commercial fire that engulfed the Melcom Ghana Central Warehouse located within the Free Zone Enclave near Niche Cocoa, following 14 hours 14 minutes of sustained firefighting operations. The distress call was received at 1812hrs on Saturday, 4th July 2026, with first responders arriving at 1826hrs under the supervision of …

The District Chief Executive for Amansie West, Hon. Prince Manu Morris, is calling on all key stakeholders in the district to unite with the Assembly and central government to pursue one common development agenda. Speaking at the National Day of Prayer and Fasting 2026 at Manso Nkwanta, the DCE highlighted some of the Assembly’s achievements in the education sector including …

A 103-year-old woman, Madam Abena Gyantoa of Manso Tetrem in Amansie West district,Ashanti region has made a passionate appeal to President John Dramani Mahama to construct a tarred road for the Manso enclave before her death. She said,she has lived for over a century without seeing a tarred road in her community. She expressed worry that with her days numbered, …

The Base Movement Ghana First has denied claims of any upcoming event, with its lead figure, Baba Issah, stating categorically that “there is no launch, no walk” scheduled. Speaking at a press conference at Kwadaso Hill Top Junction, Nana Issah said reports about a 3rd July event and a Kumasi office launch are false and do not represent the movement. …

Commercial taxi and trotro drivers in Jacobu,within the Amansie Central District, have declared an indefinite sit-down strike over a dispute concerning transport fare increments. The drivers reportedly increased fares on major routes without official approval. Fares from Afoako Junction to Jacobu have risen from GH¢8.50 to GH¢15,while Jacobu to Kumasi (Kejetia) has increased from GH¢18 to GH¢25. The fare from …