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Residents of the Akyem Hemang community have staged a demonstration to demand justice over the shooting to death of Douglas Acheampong, who was allegedly shot by military personnel in broad daylight in the Fanteakwa South District of the Eastern Region. The demonstration was aimed at petitioning appropriate authorities including the District Chief Executive (DCE), the Ghana Armed Forces, the Member of Parliament (MP), Regional and District Police Commanders, and the Inspector General of Police (IGP), to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of the deceased and to ensure those responsible are held accountable. Speaking to the media after presenting the petition, the Assemblyman for the Akyem Hemang Electoral Area, Hon. Darko Richmond, said the shooting has sparked concern and left residents devastated as they seek answers and justice. He appealed to the President, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, to set up a committee to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter. He also c...

                                    Group Photograph The Akyem Maase Traditional Council in the Eastern Region has welcomed a 42-member delegation of Pride of Ghana Tours from the United States and the Caribbean to the community as part of their efforts to trace their African roots and reconnect with Ghanaian culture and traditions. The delegation was received by the Akyem Maase Traditional Council, led by Osabarima Adu Asare Bosompem III, at the Okofo Palace in Akyem Maase on September 29, 2026. Speaking on behalf of the tourists, the female leader of the delegation said most of the members were Jamaicans whose ancestral lineage could be traced to Ghana. She explained that the visit was intended to enable them to reconnect with their heritage while learning more about Ghanaian culture, customs and traditions.                     Osabarima Adu Asare...

Credit : Janet Kwakye Aspirants vying for various executive positions in the Atiwa West NDC Constituency have been cautioned to run a clean campaign, with emphasis that the party must emerge stronger after the internal contest. They noted that whoever emerges victorious will need the support of all aspirants to ensure total victory in the 2028 general elections. Mr. Obeng Richard, who is vying for the Constituency Secretary position, speaking on behalf of his team after vetting for various executive positions at Kwabeng in the Atiwa West Constituency of the Eastern Region, appealed to fellow aspirants to campaign on issues and not attack personalities. Addressing party faithful, elders and supporters, he called for unity and mutual understanding among members, adding that without unity it would be extremely difficult to achieve the aims and objectives of the party. According to him, preparations for the 2028 elections must begin from the constituency level to contribute to the party...

.              Barimah Ofori Akari Opare Ahuntahunu II   Barimah Ofori Akari Opare Ahuntahunu II, the newly outdoored Kyebi Pano Chief, has called for unity and inclusive governance to promote the socio-economic development of the community. He made the call during a durbar held at the Kyebi Pano Presbyterian Basic School Park on Monday, September 28, 2026, as part of activities to officially outdoor and give thanks for his installation. Barimah Ofori Akari Opare Ahuntahunu II thanked Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin, the Okyenhene, and the Okyeman Traditional Council, as well as all those who supported his installation. He said development was a collective responsibility and urged residents to work together to build a better Kyebi Pano. On education, the chief commended teachers in the community for their efforts and promised to work with stakeholders to improve the quality of education. He also warned that parents would be held responsible if childr...

By : Janet Kwakye  Incoming Fanteakwa South NDC Constituency Chairman aspirant, Mr. Agyekum Dampare, has emphasized the need for stronger leadership and called on party members and supporters to unite and intensify grassroots mobilization to retain power in the 2028 general elections. He made the call after officially submitting his nomination forms alongside his team of aspirants contesting various constituency executive positions, and after successfully completing the vetting process in Fanteakwa South. Speaking after the vetting, Mr. Dampare expressed his team's commitment and readiness to serve, stressing the importance of unity, teamwork and dedication in strengthening party structures within the Fanteakwa South Constituency in the Eastern Region. He seized the opportunity to appeal to delegates for their votes, asking for the mandate to serve. He said his objective is to work relentlessly to secure the Fanteakwa South parliamentary seat and position the NDC for victory in fut...

  Madam Adam Yvette, popularly known as Hawa, Deputy Women’s Organizer hopeful of the Abuakwa North Constituency NDC and No. 2 on the ballot, has pledged to empower women and improve their welfare to promote sustainable development in the constituency. Speaking to the press after her vetting at the Nsutam Community Centre in the Eastern Region on Sunday, September 27, 2026, Madam Yvette questioned why women within the NDC should engage in disputes over school feeding contracts and why they should struggle to access loans to expand their businesses. She said, if given the opportunity, she would use her networks and connections at the national and international levels to help create opportunities for women, including access to resources, loans and other forms of support to improve their livelihoods. Madam Yvette also emphasised the importance of women’s welfare, assuring delegates that she would make the wellbeing and interests of women a major priority if elected. She said she would...