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‎ ‎The Abuakwa North Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), led by Mrs. Beatrice N. Opoku Budu, has organized the 5th edition of its annual Chocolate Day celebration at St. Paul’s Technical School in Akyem Kukurantumi in the Eastern Region. The event, held on 6th February 2026, formed part of activities ahead of the national Chocolate Day marked on 14th February each year. ‎ ‎In an interview with the press, Mrs. Opoku Budu explained that the initiative is aimed at promoting healthy living among students by encouraging the consumption of chocolate drinks as a healthier alternative to alcoholism. She added that the programme also focused on addressing issues of gross indecency and promoting moral discipline among the youth. ‎ ‎As part of the event, two drama performances were staged for the students. One depicted the true story of St. Valentine, while the other addressed the subject of indecent behaviour among students, both intended to reshape perceptio...

  Six primary schools in the Abuakwa North Municipality displayed exceptional creativity and innovation at the Cocoa Club Ghana LBG Cooking Contest held on 12th February, 2026 at the PCG Bethel Church Hall, New Tafo in the Eastern Region. The participating schools were Kukurantumi R/C Primary, Osiem M/A Saviour B Primary, Old Tafo Akyem R/C Primary, Akyem Tafo CRIG Primary, New Tafo Presby Primary, and OPASS M/A Primary. After a competitive showdown, Old Tafo Akyem R/C Primary emerged winners with 1,218 points. Akyem Tafo CRIG Primary placed second with 1,098 points, while Kukurantumi R/C Primary secured third position with 1,034 points. OPASS M/A Primary came fourth with 958 points, New Tafo Presby Primary placed fifth with 956 points, and Osiem M/A Saviour B Primary finished sixth with 689 points. All participating schools received certificates, plaques, and medals. The second runner-up, Kukurantumi R/C Primary, received GH¢1,500, the first runner-up, Akyem Tafo CRIG Primary, too...

The people of Pramkese, a town in the Kwaebibirem Municipality of the Eastern Region, have a new Queen Mother after a 20-year vacancy. Madam Joyce Akyaa, a prominent businesswoman, has been enstooled as the Queen Mother of Pramkese under the stool name Nana Ofosua Aduawonmah III. The ceremony, which was attended by eminent chiefs from the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council and beyond, was presided over by the Chief of Pramkese, Barima Ofori Frempong II, and other kingmakers. The Adasuasehemaa represented the Okyenhenaa at the event.The ceremony also saw in attendance Osabarima Asare Twe II Kadehene and Obaahemaa Obiyaa Gyadum II  Kadehemaa. Pramkese, a town under the Benkum and Odau divisions of the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council, has finally gotten a leader to fill the vacant stool. The new Queen Mother is expected to play a key role in the traditional and cultural development of the area. The enstoolment of Nana Ofosua Aduawonmah III is seen as a significant milestone for the p...

Today marks exactly ten years since the tragic and painful death of Hon. Joseph Boakye Danquah Adu, the former Member of Parliament for Abuakwa North Constituency, whose life was brutally cut short in a shocking act that shook the entire nation. A decade after his untimely murder, the memory of Hon. Danquah Adu remains deeply etched in the hearts of his constituents, family, friends, and political associates. His passing was not only a loss to Abuakwa North but a great blow to Ghana’s democratic and political landscape. Known for his humility, accessibility, and commitment to development, Hon. Danquah Adu was widely regarded as a servant-leader who placed the welfare of his people above all else. Ten years on, the pain of that dark day still lingers. While the legal process surrounding his murder continues in the courts, many residents of Abuakwa North say the emotional wounds have not fully healed. For them, justice is still a work in progress, and remembrance has become a sacred duty...

‎In a move aimed at reducing unemployment and improving services to its customers, Frontier Oil Ghana Limited has officially opened a new fuel station in Bibiani, Western North Region. The new station is expected to provide quality fuel and exceptional customer service to the people of Bibiani and its surrounding communities. ‎ ‎At the inauguration ceremony, Kester Myers, Territory Manager for the Middle Belt of Frontier Oil Ghana Limited, assured the people of Bibiani of better fuel and good reception. "We are committed to providing the best oil at affordable prices," he emphasized. Myers reiterated the company's dedication to serving its customers with excellence and promised to maintain high standards in their operations. ‎ ‎The Chief of Bibiani Kyekyerew, Nana Adasa Nkromah, who chaired the occasion, expressed his gratitude to the executives of Frontier Oil Ghana Limited for establishing the fuel pump in Bibiani. He noted that the new station w...

A tragic incident has occurred at Akyem Asiakwa in the Abuakwa South Municipality of the Eastern Region, where a 30-year-old miner, identified as Asiedu Joshua, drowned in an abandoned mining pit. The unfortunate incident happened yesterday, leaving residents in shock. The body of the deceased was later retrieved by community members. The Abuakwa South Municipal Directorate of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), led by Mr. Aikins Ofori, swiftly responded to the scene and subsequently outlined key recommendations to prevent similar occurrences in the future. According to NADMO, the abandoned pit should be urgently secured through fencing, backfilling, or complete reclamation to prevent public access. The organisation also recommended the erection of warning signs around all abandoned mining pits and water bodies within the area to alert the public to the dangers they pose. NADMO further urged the Municipal Assembly, in collaboration with relevant agencies, to conduct ...