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  The Kwahu West Municipal Security Council, MUSEC, has commenced a demolition exercise to remove unauthorized structures along the Nkawkaw By-Pass Road as part of a broader campaign to sanitize the municipality and restore order. The operation saw the team move in to pull down several illegal structures erected along the by-pass. According to MUSEC, the buildings were not only put up without approval but also posed a security threat, with the area increasingly being used as a hideout for criminal activities. Speaking on the exercise, the Municipal Chief Executive for Kwahu West Municipality, _Hon. Tamimu Halidu_, said the intervention is part of a deliberate effort to protect public land and support the Forestry Commission’s greening agenda for the municipality.  He explained that preserving the by-pass area will help improve the environment, check encroachment, and make the stretch safer for residents and commuters.  _"The greater goal is to reclaim the land, promote gr...

                          Barimah Pobi Asomaning III  The Chief of Akyem Akwadum in the Eastern Region, Barimah Pobi Asomaning III, has outlined a number of major development projects currently underway in the community, reaffirming his commitment to transforming the town into a model of progress within the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Area. Speaking after swearing the oath of allegiance to the Okyenhene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin, at the 2nd State Council Meeting held at Ofori Panin Fie in Kyebi on Friday, July 31, 2026, the chief said the community has witnessed significant development during his five years on the stool. Barimah Pobi Asomaning disclosed that several key infrastructure projects, including a school, hospital, hotel and a modern durbar ground, are at various stages of completion. According to him, the steady progress of these projects reflects his vision of making Akyem Akwadum a leading centre of deve...

Dr. Barimah Kwabena Awuah Parker I, Chief of Akyem Sokode Juaso, together with 15 other traditional leaders, swore the Oath of Allegiance to the Okyenhene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin, during the Second State Council Meeting held at Ofori Panin Fie in Kyebi, in the Abuakwa South Municipality of the Eastern Region, on Friday, July 31, 2026. The ceremony formed part of the State Council Meeting of the Okyeman Traditional Council, where the newly enstooled chiefs formally pledged their loyalty to the Okyenhene and reaffirmed their commitment to the customs, traditions and development agenda of the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Area. Speaking on the sidelines of the event, Dr. Barimah Kwabena Awuah Parker I expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the Okyenhene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin, and the elders of Okyeman, particularly the Adonten Division led by Daasebre Boamah Darko II, for the confidence reposed in him to lead the people of Akyem Sokode Juaso. He pledged to work closely with his...

  Amenfi Central, Western Region – The Member of Parliament for Amenfi Central, Hon. Joana Gyan Cudjoe, has reiterated her commitment to transforming the constituency through improved infrastructure and social amenities, assuring residents that efforts are underway to reverse years of underdevelopment. In a statement released to the media, the MP said the change residents voted for is gradually taking shape, emphasizing that her administration is determined to bring meaningful development to every community in the constituency. Hon. Joana Gyan Cudjoe stated that Amenfi Central has, for many years, lagged behind in development compared to other parts of the Western Region, a situation she believes has discouraged investment and slowed the area's socio-economic growth. She noted that her priority is to secure the resources and partnerships needed to improve the living conditions of her constituents through the provision of better road networks, potable water, quality educational faci...

  CENTRAL REGION – Anas Ahmed, a hopeful for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Central Regional Deputy Secretary position in 2026, has called on Ghanaian youth to seize opportunities under the government's 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme by participating in the Grow24 agricultural initiative. According to him, the 24-Hour Economy policy is designed to stimulate economic growth, create jobs, and boost local production, with Grow24 serving as one of its flagship components. He explained that the initiative features two major agricultural projects—the Eden Volta Breadbasket Project and the Shikpan Urban and Peri-Urban Farming Revolution—which are expected to transform livelihoods and strengthen Ghana's food production capacity. Mr. Ahmed noted that the Shikpan initiative promotes modern urban farming by introducing smart farming systems in metropolitan areas. He said the programme requires only three to five acres of land to begin, making it acces...

  The Kwahu West Municipal Assembly has taken a major step toward strengthening local governance with its first-ever Joint Stakeholders Mid-Year Review Session. The meeting brought together all key government institutions, as well as decentralized and non-decentralized departments operating within the municipality, to reaffirm a shared commitment to accountability, professionalism, and effective public service delivery. Speaking at the session, the Municipal Coordinating Director, _Rev. Daniel Nkrumah_, stressed that the Assembly, as the coordinating authority for local governance, must be fully briefed on the plans, programs, achievements, and challenges of every institution in the area.  He explained that for the Municipal Chief Executive to provide proper leadership and facilitate solutions, there must be continuous collaboration and open communication.  _"It is essential that every institution strengthens its relationship with the Municipal Assembly,"_ Rev. Nkrumah sa...