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E/R: Akyem Anyinasin Residents Vow to Resist Small-Scale Mining to Protect Water Bodies

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                          Kwadwo Atta Apeakorang AKYEM ANYINASIN — Chiefs, leaders and residents of Akyem Anyinasin in the Abuakwa North Municipality have declared an uncompromising stance against all forms of small-scale and illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, in their community. Their position was contained in a petition dated September 22, 2026, and addressed to the Minister for the Interior by the advocacy group, Save the Nation for Future Leaders, led by its Founder and President, Kwadwo Atta Apeakorang. In the petition, the residents resolved not to engage in, support, or permit any mining activity that threatens their environment. According to the petition, the community depends heavily on a single principal water body for its daily survival, and any pollution or degradation of that source would leave residents with severely limited alternatives. The petition further highlighted that the local water network...

E/R: Aspirant Constituency Chairman Vows to Win Nkawkaw Seat for NDC for the First Time

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Mr. Bakira Tahiru, Chairman of the Youth Working Committee of the NDC in the Nkawkaw Constituency, has assured members that he will win the Nkawkaw parliamentary seat for the NDC for the first time if elected as Constituency Chairman. He gave the assurance after successfully submitting his nomination forms at the Nkawkaw Constituency party office to contest the upcoming NDC Constituency Chairmanship election. Mr. Tahiru promised that he and his supporters would run a clean campaign devoid of insults and violence. He therefore advised supporters of other aspirants to do same, noting that the party needs to remain united before and after the elections. According to him, internal elections should strengthen, rather than divide, the party. He emphasized the importance of unity, discipline, and teamwork in rebuilding the party in the Nkawkaw Constituency. He indicated that an internal election is not about too much talking and shouting, but about hard work. He added that he has worked hard ...

E/R: Aikins Ofori Files Nomination for Abuakwa South NDC Chairmanship Race

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*ABUAKWA SOUTH —* The political landscape in the Abuakwa South Constituency has gained momentum as chairmanship hopeful, Aikins Ofori, officially filed his nomination forms to contest the upcoming National Democratic Congress (NDC) constituency elections. The filing took place on September 23, 2026, at the Abuakwa South Constituency party office, marking a major milestone in his bid to lead the party to victory and renewed strength in the area. The atmosphere at the constituency office was charged with excitement as enthusiastic supporters, party executives and well-wishers, adorned in party colours, thronged the venue with drumming and chants of his popular campaign slogans, _“#Osoro B3kasa”_ and _“#The New Origin.”_ Speaking briefly after submitting his forms, Aikins Ofori expressed his commitment to uniting the grassroots, strengthening party structures and repositioning the NDC in Abuakwa South as a formidable force ahead of the next political season. He called for total unity, har...

E/R:Florence Kyere Nabari Files for Abuakwa North NDC Vice Chairperson Position

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  Florence Kyere Nabari has officially filed her nomination to contest the position of Vice Chairperson of the Abuakwa North Constituency of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Eastern Region. She submitted her nomination forms on Thursday, September 24, 2026, as the party prepares for its internal constituency elections. Speaking after filing her nomination, Florence Kyere Nabari assured delegates and party members of her commitment to working with all stakeholders to promote unity, strengthen the party and advance the interests of its members. She said, if given the mandate, she would support initiatives aimed at creating job opportunities and empowering party members, particularly the youth, while ensuring that members feel included in the affairs and development of the constituency. According to her, the progress of the NDC in Abuakwa North requires collective effort, unity and cooperation among party executives, delegates and grassroots members. She therefore appeale...

E/R:Sadidi Mohammed Files for Second Term as Abuakwa North NDC Chairman

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  Alhaji Sadidi Mohammed, popularly known as Arab Money, the incumbent Abuakwa North Constituency Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Eastern Region, has officially filed his nomination to seek a second term in office. Alhaji Sadidi submitted his nomination forms at the NDC Constituency office in Akyem New Tafo on Thursday, September 24, 2026, ahead of the party’s internal elections. His arrival at the party office attracted a number of delegates and supporters who gathered to show their support for his re-election bid. Speaking on the sidelines of the filing, Alhaji Sadidi Mohammed appealed to delegates to consider his record and give him the opportunity to continue serving as Constituency Chairman. He said he led the party during the 2024 general elections, contributing to the NDC’s efforts to win political power despite the constituency being regarded as a stronghold of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). According to him, before the 2024 elections, many people ...

E/R: AMAGYEI FOUNDATION CALLS ON TRADITIONAL AUTHORITIES TO SUPERVISE TEACHING AND LEARNING

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The Chief Executive Officer of the AMAGYEI Foundation, Lawyer Ofosua Amagyei, has called on traditional authorities to play a more active role in improving the quality of education in public schools by regularly supervising teaching and learning. According to her, traditional authorities, as custodians of the land, have a responsibility to ensure that activities taking place within their traditional areas, including education, receive the necessary attention and supervision. Lawyer Ofosua Amagyei made the call when the AMAGYEI Foundation presented educational and personal-care items to 10 selected Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) graduates from Akyem Maase in the Abuakwa South Municipality of the Eastern Region who are preparing to enter Senior High School. The presentation, which took place on September 21, 2026, formed part of the foundation’s efforts to support young people in the community and promote education. The beneficiaries received travelling bags, toiletries, ...

E/R:KYEBI APAPAM CHIEF ENSTOOLS BARIMAH OFORI AKARI OPARE AHUNTAHUNU II AS KYEBI PANO CHIEF

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In a colourful traditional enstoolment ceremony, the Chief of Kyebi Apapam, Okogyeaman Apagya Ofori, has sworn in Barimah Ofori Akari Opare Ahuntahunu II, known in private life as Nana Birdman, as the new Chief of Kyebi Pano. The newly installed chief had previously served as the Regent of Kyebi Pano for some time before his formal enstoolment to occupy the stool. The ceremony, held at Kyebi Pano on Monday, September 21, 2026, brought together traditional leaders, family members, residents and other dignitaries who gathered to witness the historic occasion. The colourful event was characterised by traditional music, drumming and dancing, as well as other cultural displays that added excitement and grandeur to the ceremony. The peaceful and orderly proceedings reflected the community's support for the newly installed chief, with well-wishers expressing hopes that his leadership would contribute to the development, unity and progress of Kyebi Pano. Barimah Ofori Akari Opare Ahuntahun...