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1,601 Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has today engaged various stakeholders, including other political parties, to drive development and improvement in the Ashanti Region. This collaborative approach aims to promote inclusive governance and address pressing regional issues . Some of the key areas of focus for the minister include: – Urban Transportation: Improving the […]
2,607 The government has announced a reduction in the Hajj pilgrimage fee from 75,000 Ghana cedis under the previous administration to 62,000 Ghana cedis.Eco-friendly travel packages This move fulfills President John Dramani Mahama’s campaign promise to lower the cost of the pilgrimage, making it more accessible to Ghanaian Muslims. Providing an update on negotiations with […]
1,471 A group within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is backing Kennedy Agyapong to lead the party in the 2028 elections, expressing doubts about Dr. Bawumia’s ability to secure a victory. This endorsement stems from Agyapong’s long-standing commitment to the party since 1992, as well as his reputation for supporting struggling members . Yesterday, traders […]
1,504 Seth Akwasi Agyapong, an assembly member for Kwanwoma Akyeremade,in the Atwima -Kwanwoma District in the Ashanti Region has been remanded by the Kwadaso circuit court for two weeks for offensive conduct, damage, and threatening to kill. According to reports, on January 28, 2025, Agyapong allegedly led a group to a construction site owned by […]
1,144 Minority leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has taken full responsibility for the chaos that erupted during the vetting of some ministerial nominees last week. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on February 4, 2025, Afenyo-Markin acknowledged the disruptions which caused concern among the general public. The Effutu MP pleaded with Speaker Alban Bagbin to reconsider his […]
1,720 The Concerned NPP Traders of Kumasi are advocating for a change in the party’s Presidential Candidate for the 2028 elections, citing the poor performance of Dr. Alhaji Mahmud Bawumia in the 2024 elections. They argue that Bawumia’s candidacy did not yield the expected results, particularly in the northern regions and among Islamic voters. The […]
1,328 Nana Adwoa Foriwaa, the Queen mother of Nsuta Fuaman traditional area, has made history by becoming the first female nominee for the Ashanti Region Council of State Representative position. This milestone marks a significant shift in the status quo, as women have been underrepresented in this role. As the ninth nominee, Nana Adwoa Foriwaa’s […]
1,499 President John Dramani Mahama has been called upon to implement the provisions under the Affirmative Action ACT 2024 (ACT 1121) by appointing more women into his government and by extension, giving tangible meaning to the Affirmative Action Act. A press release by Defense For Children International Ghana (DCI-Ghana) signed by the Programmes Manager, Ms. […]