Tag Archives: Ashanti region

Assembly Members of Ejisu Municipal Assembly have initiated a vote of no confidence against the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Hon. Jerryne Asante, citing what they describe as a breakdown in leadership, poor collaboration, and unresolved issues affecting the municipality. Speaking on behalf of the Assembly Members, the Assembly Member for Kwamo Electoral Area, Hon. Kumtu Blankson, explained that the purpose …

The Ashanti Regional NPP Elections Committee has cleared all 35 aspirants who picked nomination forms to contest various positions in the upcoming regional executive elections. Mrs. Rita Talata Asobayiri, Chairperson of the Regional Elections Committee, disclosed this after a two-day vetting exercise. She said no candidate was disqualified and the committee accepted all aspirants to contest, in line with the …

At least 15 people are feared dead following a fatal three-vehicle collision at Odumase, near Konongo, on the Kumasi-Accra Highway in the Ashanti Region. The crash involved a cargo truck transporting tomatoes, a passenger bus and a fuel tanker that was not carrying fuel at the time of the accident. The exact cause of the accident is yet to be …

A devastating fire has razed nine bedroom house kills killing a 13 year old boy at Tarkwa makro in the Suame constituency in the Ashanti region According to the report the fire started in the late hours of Monday July 13 around 11 pm which have destroyed all properties in the area Speaking to some of the eyewitness they said …

Coffee farmers at Kunsu-Barniekrom in the Ahafo Ano South West District of the Ashanti Region have appealed to the Government of Ghana to regulate the country’s coffee sector, similar to the cocoa industry, and help secure reliable markets for their produce. The farmers made the appeal during the official launch of the Barniekrom Coffee Farmers Association at Kunsu-Barniekrom. Speaking at …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …