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  The Member of Parliament for Atiwa East Constituency in the Eastern Region, Hon. Abena Osei-Asare, has supported 200 BECE graduates in the constituency with educational supplies and financial assistance ahead of their admission to Senior High School. The presentation took place at the premises of the Roman Catholic Church in Anyinam on Friday, September 11, 2026. Each beneficiary received a chop box, metal trunk, groceries, gari, shito, and GH¢1,000 to help meet some of the financial demands associated with their transition to Senior High School. According to the MP, the beneficiaries were selected from various groupings within the constituency as part of efforts to support students who have gained admission to Senior High Schools. Speaking on the sidelines of the presentation, Hon. Abena Osei-Asare said the initiative was aimed at easing the financial burden on parents and helping the beneficiaries begin their secondary education with the necessary support. She also appealed to ...

  Hajia Mariam, Dep.Executive Secretary, ADAM-GH The Anchoring Democracy Advocacy Movement Ghana (ADAM-GH) has called for an immediate, independent and impartial investigation into allegations of misconduct involving officers at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Headquarters of the Ghana Police Service. According to the group, allegations brought to its attention include extortion, bribery, unlawful intimidation, harassment, victimisation and attempts to implicate citizens in offences they may not have committed. In a press release issued on August 11, 2026, ADAM-GH said its concerns were not an attack on the Ghana Police Service or its officers who continue to serve with professionalism and integrity, but rather a call to protect the credibility of the institution and restore public confidence. The group expressed particular concern over allegations involving two officers, identified as Eric Aboagye and Sewornu, who are reportedly attached to the CID Headquarters/Special...

The Member of Parliament for Atiwa West, Hon. Laurette Korkor Asante, has presented trunks, mattresses and school bags to more than 700 newly admitted Senior High School students across the constituency. The initiative is aimed at easing the financial burden on parents and ensuring that no child misses school because of a lack of basic educational supplies. The donation forms part of the MP’s broader education support initiative to help newly admitted students report to school fully equipped and ready to begin their academic journey. Addressing the students and parents at Akyem Akrofufuhene in the Atiwa West Constituency during the presentation, Hon. Laurette Korkor Asante explained the rationale behind the intervention and its long-term impact. She said every child in the constituency should attain at least secondary education to enable them to understand life, adapt to modern society and develop the analytical skills needed to critically assess issues and make independent decisions. ...

                              Hon. Joana Gyan Cudjoe Amenfi Central Member of Parliament, Hon. Joana Gyan Cudjoe, has called on political actors and supporters to approach elections with humility, maturity and respect, stressing that political positions can change at any time. In a message to family, friends and supporters, the MP reminded politicians that elections are contests and that today’s opponent could become tomorrow’s ally or source of support. She cautioned against allowing political disagreements to create lasting enmity, noting that circumstances can change and individuals who are opposed today may need one another in the future. Hon. Cudjoe therefore encouraged political actors to be mindful of their words and actions, particularly when dealing with election-related disputes and legal proceedings. She emphasized the importance of fairness, respect and inclusiveness, urging all sides to welcome one a...

  Residents and concerned citizens of Awukugua in the Okere District of the Eastern Region have announced the suspension of payment of taxes to the District Assembly and other government institutions, effective Monday, September 7, 2026. According to the residents, the decision will remain in force until urgent steps are taken to rehabilitate the Awukugua United Junior High School, which they say has been neglected for several years. The residents are also demanding that government officials refrain from visiting the community until the school’s condition is addressed, describing their action as a demonstration of their frustration over what they consider prolonged government neglect. The Awukugua United JHS is reportedly facing serious infrastructural challenges, including dilapidated and roofless classroom blocks, inadequate furniture and poor sanitation facilities. The residents say the conditions pose risks to the safety and well-being of students while also creating an unfavou...

  The Kwahu West Municipal Assembly has finally elected its Presiding Member after three sittings and six rounds of voting. The election, supervised by the Municipal Officer of the Electoral Commission, was contested by Hon. Peter Adjei Dua and Hon. Eric Owusu. After the second round of voting in the latest sitting, Hon. Peter Adjei Dua secured the required two-thirds majority with 28 votes to become the Presiding Member of the Assembly. Speaking after the election, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Kwahu West, Hon. Tamimu Halidu, expressed excitement and commended Assembly Members for showing commitment to the progress of the Assembly by ensuring the election of a Presiding Member. He explained that the absence of a Presiding Member would have negatively affected the Assembly's performance under the District Performance Assessment Tool (DPAT). Credit: Janet Kwakye