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E/R: Nana Yaa Fosua Boatemah III Installs Baafuor Kwabena Atwi Boasiako as Family Head, Calls for Action Against Galamsey in Asiakwa

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The Queen of Akyem Asiakwa and Nifa Hemaa of the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Area, Nana Yaa Fosua Boatemah III, has officially installed Baafuor Kwabena Atwi Boasiako as the new Family Head, marking a significant milestone in the traditional leadership of the family. The enthronement ceremony, held on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at the family house in Asiakwa, drew some gathering of traditional leaders, family members, residents and well-wishers. The event was conducted under tight security to ensure a peaceful and orderly ceremony. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the event, Nana Yaa Fosua Boatemah III explained that the appointment of the new Family Head followed extensive consultations with family members after the demise of the former Family Head three years ago. According to her, the prolonged vacancy had made it necessary to appoint a capable successor to ensure effective administration and preserve peace, unity and progress within the family. She noted that advancing age and ...

E/R: Solomon Nana Frimpong Establishes Factories to Create Over 400 Jobs for Youth in Eastern Region

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                        Mr. Solomon Nana Frimpong  In a bold move aimed at reducing unemployment and creating sustainable job opportunities for young people, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Golden Frimps Company and philanthropist, Mr. Solomon Nana Frimpong, has announced plans to establish a number of factories in the Eastern Region of Ghana. The initiative, according to him, forms part of his commitment to tackling the country's unemployment challenge, particularly among the youth, through industrialization, job creation, and economic empowerment. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of his birthday celebration held on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at his residence at Akyem Amanfrom in the Abuakwa South Municipality, Mr. Frimpong disclosed that his company has commenced the establishment of several factories aimed at creating employment opportunities for the teeming unemployed youth in the region. He revealed that a palm...

E/R:Fanteakwa South MP Rallies Behind SafeTrade Advocacy to Promote Women's Participation in Male-Dominated Trades

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  As part of the *SafeTrade Eastern Project under the WUSC EMPLOY* programme, Care for Society Network International (CfSNI), with funding support from the World University Service of Canada (WUSC), is leading a community advocacy campaign to address harmful social norms, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), and workplace harassment that discourage women and girls from pursuing careers in male-dominated trades. The initiative promotes safer, more inclusive apprenticeship and work environments while encouraging communities to support women's participation in technical and vocational occupations. The advocacy campaign was brought to Osino in the Fanteakwa South District, where the Member of Parliament, Hon. Duke Ofori Atta, joined the engagement to demonstrate his support for the initiative. The MP commended the intervention and pledged to champion the advocacy within his constituency by mobilising community support and creating opportunities for women pursuing technical and voca...

Proposal for Kofi Annan Museum Gains Public Attention

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  A proposal calling for the establishment of a national museum in honour of the late former United Nations Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, has been submitted to President John Dramani Mahama by the Founder and President of Save the Nation For Future Leaders, Mr. Kwadwo Atta Apeakorang. In a formal letter dated 22nd June 2026 and addressed to the President at Jubilee House, Mr. Atta Apeakorang urged the Government of Ghana to establish a Kofi Annan Museum to preserve and celebrate the life, achievements, and enduring legacy of one of Ghana's most distinguished global statesmen. According to the proposal, the museum would serve as a permanent repository for Kofi Annan's speeches, awards, photographs, official documents, and other historical artefacts, ensuring that future generations appreciate his immense contribution to world peace, diplomacy, human rights, sustainable development, and international cooperation. The proposal highlighted Kofi Annan's remarkable leadership as...

E/R:Abuakwa North NPP Swears In Newly Elected Constituency Executives, Calls for Unity Ahead of 2028 Elections

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  The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Abuakwa North Constituency has officially sworn in its newly elected constituency executives following a keenly contested constituency executive election held on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the CRIG M/A Primary School premises in Akyem Tafo. The election, which attracted keen interest from delegates and party members across the constituency, was conducted in a peaceful, transparent and orderly atmosphere under tight security. Despite concerns in some quarters that the contest could be be marred by tension, the process ended successfully without any reported incidents of violence or factional clashes. Speaking to the media after retaining his position as Constituency Chairman, Alhaji Seidu Ibrahim expressed appreciation to the delegates for renewing their confidence in him. He described the election as free, fair and peaceful, adding that the outcome demonstrated the maturity and unity of the NPP in Abuakwa North. He noted that the party's focu...

NDC Youth Organizer Raises Alarm Over Proposed Increase in Party Filing Fees, Threatens Demonstration

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The Dean of Youth Organizers for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Eastern Region, Oscar Kennedy Nyarko, has strongly criticised what he describes as the growing monetisation of leadership positions within the party, warning that the development could undermine the NDC's social democratic principles. In a statement addressed to party members and supporters, Mr. Nyarko expressed concern over what he believes is an excessive increase in filing fees for internal party elections. According to him, the proposed fees risk making leadership positions accessible only to wealthy individuals rather than competent and dedicated party members. He argued that the NDC, which prides itself on its social democratic ideology, should not allow financial strength to become the determining factor for contesting party positions. He questioned why party leaders have remained silent over what he described as a worrying trend that could gradually erode the party's founding philosophy. Mr. ...

Save the Nation For Future Leaders President Commends Judge Over One-Year Jail Term for TikToker Camilla Alhassan

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  The Founder and President of Save the Nation For Future Leaders, Mr. Kwadwo Atta Apeakorang, has commended Her Honour Emmanuella Asmah of the Accra Circuit Court for sentencing Ghanaian TikToker Camilla Alhassan to one year imprisonment with hard labour. Mr. Apeakorang described the judgment as a bold demonstration of justice, saying it reinforces the principle that no one is above the law. He noted that the court's decision would help restore discipline and responsibility in the use of social media platforms. According to him, while freedom of expression is guaranteed, it must be exercised responsibly and within the confines of the law. He stressed that social media should not be used as a platform to spread falsehoods, insults, or vulgar language against individuals. Mr. Apeakorang expressed hope that the sentence would serve as a strong deterrent to others who misuse social media to defame or verbally abuse people, urging content creators and the general public to uphold truth...