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July 17, 2026 Dr. Ing. Clifford Braimah Former Managing Director of the Ghana Water Company Limited has filed his nomination to contest the Savannah Regional Chairmanship of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), promising to unite the party’s structures and reposition it for victory in the 2028 general elections. Dr. Braimah …

An aspirant for the Ashanti Regional Communications Officer position of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ishaq Kyei Brobbey, has stressed the need to strengthen the party’s communication machinery, describing it as a key pillar for electoral victory ahead of the 2028 general elections. Mr. Brobbey made the remarks in an …

The Presiding Member of the Ejisu Municipal Assembly, Hon. Helena Mensah, has officially filed her nomination to contest the Ashanti Regional Treasurer position of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), with a call on party members to conduct peaceful and insult-free campaigns throughout the election period. Hon. Mensah submitted her nomination …

Former Bantama Member of Parliament and lawyer, Henry Kwabena Kokofu Esq., has officially filed his nomination to contest the Ashanti Regional Chairmanship of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), pledging to unite the party and strengthen its structures ahead of the 2028 general elections. Mr. Kokofu filed his nomination at the …

A total of 35 aspirants have filed their nominations to contest various executive positions in the Ashanti Regional branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as the party intensifies preparations ahead of the 2028 general elections. The nominations closed on Thursday at the office of former Vice President Dr. Alhaji …

The Presidency, through the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), in partnership with the Jaksally Development Organization, has donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to nine shea processing groups in Gbeniyiri as part of activities marking the 2025 Shea Expo. The initiative is aimed at supporting women shea pickers, processors and farmers …

The Member of Parliament for Bole-Bamboi and Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Dr. Yusif Sulemana, has secured funding for the completion of a 14-year-old abandoned staff quarters project at the Bole District Hospital. The project, which comprises more than 20 residential units, was initiated in 2012 under the …

Alhaji Iddrisu Sulemana, popularly known as Professor Kalamonia, has officially declared his intention to seek re-election as the Savannah Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). In a statement issued on July 14, 2026, Professor Kalamonia appealed to delegates to renew his mandate, saying the progress made under his …

A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Afigya Sekyere East Constituency, Lawyer Barima Sarpong, has called on all aspirants, delegates and party supporters to uphold peace, unity and mutual respect as the constituency prepares for its executive elections on Sunday, July 12, 2026. In a statement …

An atmosphere of jubilation engulfed the Manhyia Palace and parts of Kumasi on Monday as the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, officially named Nana Ama Bonsu as the 15th Asantehemaa of the Asante Kingdom. Traditional authorities, members of the royal family, and hundreds of residents gathered at the Manhyia Palace …

  A renowned businessman, philanthropist and spiritual leader, Apostle Nana Adu Gyamfi Kumanin Barima Kese, has offered prayers and anointing for a gentleman, invoking God’s mercy, protection and divine guidance upon his life. The solemn spiritual exercise took place at Kodie-Akrofrom in the Ashanti Region, where Apostle Adu Gyamfi prayed …

A man believed to be in his 50s has lost his life in a fatal road accident involving a speeding motorbike at Nakisa, a suburb of Abuakwa in the Ashanti Region. The deceased is reported to have been a security officer at St. Anthony International School, located in the community …

  Authorities at Kong Junior High School in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District are appealing for urgent intervention from government and education stakeholders following a windstorm that ripped off parts of the school’s roof, worsening an already dire educational situation and contributing to rising student dropout rates.   The storm, which struck …

Lawyer Barima Sarpong has received the blessings and endorsement of key traditional and political figures in Afigya Sekyere East as he formally declared his intention to pursue the parliamentary seat of the constituency. The legal practitioner and native of Afigya Sekyere East embarked on a constituency tour on Tuesday, engaging …

The recent directive by the Savannah Regional Minister instructing District Assemblies to enact and enforce bylaws against commercial charcoal production is a commendable and long-overdue step toward environmental preservation. This proactive leadership demonstrates a strong commitment to safeguarding the ecological integrity of the region and ensuring the well-being of present …

A man believed to be in his 40s is battling for his life after being run over by a trailer at the Ejisu Traffic Lights in the Ashanti Region. The unfortunate incident occurred at approximately 1:25 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, causing panic among motorists, traders and pedestrians who witnessed the …

The Ashanti Regional Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Dr. Jackson Adiyiah Nyantakyi, has attributed the increasing impact of climate change in Ghana to irresponsible human activities, warning that the country risks facing more severe environmental disasters if urgent action is not taken to reverse the trend. According to …

  The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) of Ghana STEM Technical School at Sawua in the Bosomtwe District of the Ashanti Region has demonstrated its commitment to improving educational infrastructure and student welfare by donating furniture and constructing a temporary kitchen facility for the school. The intervention comes in response to a …

  The District Chief Executive of Atwima Nwabiagya North Assembly in the Ashanti Region, Mba Zechariah Alenbilla, has led a sod-cutting ceremony for the construction of a 24-Hour Economy Market at Asuofua , a flagship project being implemented under the auspices of the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious …

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) in the North Gonja District has intensified efforts to expand healthcare access by taking its public education and enrollment campaign to the bustling Daboya Market. The outreach formed part of preparations toward the pilot rollout of the government’s Free Primary Healthcare initiative, aimed at …