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Mr. Abdul Rauf, a resident of the Zongo, Pano and Mines Electoral Area and an aspiring Assembly Member, has called on residents to unite and confront the growing sanitation challenges threatening the community. Speaking on the issue, he described the sanitation situation in the area as worrying. According to him, some unscrupulous residents dump garbage into drains whenever rain clouds gather. The practice, he said, chokes the drainage system and triggers avoidable flooding that destroys property worth thousands of Ghana cedis. Mr. Rauf warned that the blocked drains also pose serious public health risks, including cholera outbreaks and other water-borne diseases, especially during the rainy season. He urged community members, particularly the youth, to rally behind him and support clean-up initiatives and sanitation education. He stressed that collective action and discipline were key to keeping drains clear and preventing future flooding. “Sanitation is a shared responsibility. If we...

  The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted five police officers in recognition of their exceptional efforts in the arrest of suspects connected to the robbery attack at the GOIL Filling Station at Kwafokrom near Nsawam in the Eastern Region. The officers honoured are Chief Inspector Eric Otoo, Chief Inspector Emmanuel Otu, General Sergeant Philip Amoah, Policewoman Constable Victoria Asiedu, and Policewoman Constable Rosemond A. Frimpong. As part of the reward package, Chief Inspectors Eric Otoo and Emmanuel Otu have been granted direct entry into the Police Academy, while General Sergeant Philip Amoah, Policewoman Constable Victoria Asiedu, and Policewoman Constable Rosemond A. Frimpong have all been elevated to their next respective ranks. The promotions were awarded in recognition of the officers’ professionalism, bravery, and swift response, which led to the successful arrest of two suspects linked to the robbery incident at the filling s...

Pupils and teachers of Akyem Pano Presbyterian Basic School on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, staged a peaceful demonstration through the principal streets of Akyem Pano to protest against the repeated defecation in their classrooms by unidentified persons. Wearing red armbands and holding placards with inscriptions including “The Kids Are Tired of Scrubbing Toilets Every Morning” and “Stop Defecating in Our Classroom,” the pupils marched through the town chanting solidarity songs and calling for urgent intervention to end what they described as a growing public health threat affecting academic work. According to residents and school authorities, the disturbing incident has persisted for some time despite several complaints lodged with community stakeholders, opinion leaders, and the Municipal Education Directorate. The situation continues to spark outrage among residents, many of whom say they are shocked that some individuals would turn classrooms into places of defecation even though a func...

The Eastern South Regional Police Command has arrested two individuals, Amos Boame and Collins Adjei, in connection with a violent armed robbery at the Kwafokrom GOIL filling station near Nsawam on May 24, 2026. The suspects allegedly shot a security guard and a pump attendant, but both victims are in stable condition. A third suspect, Ashivie, is still at large, and police are actively pursuing him. Recovered items include an Alder Tupal pump-action gun, electronic shocker, cutlass, and bullet vest. The perpetrators stole Ghc 13,460.00 in cash and provisions. The police have recovered 19 spent cartridges and one live round of ammunition from the site and urge the public to remain calm as the investigation proceeds. The Eastern South Regional Police Command is working closely with the filling station management to implement security measures to prevent future incidents.

Nana Adepa Amponsah Yeboah I, Kyidomhene of Akyem Tafo in the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Area, has publicly declared her strong opposition to illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, reaffirming her commitment to protecting the lands and environment of Akyem Tafo. Speaking in an exclusive interview at her residence in Akyem Tafo on Sunday, May 25, 2026, Nana Adepa Amponsah Yeboah I declared Akyem Tafo a “No Galamsey Zone,” stressing that no illegal mining activities will be tolerated within the community and its surrounding areas. She emphasized that her decision is driven by the need to safeguard the environment, water bodies, farmlands, and the future livelihood of residents—particularly the youth—who stand to suffer the long-term consequences of illegal mining activities. Her declaration comes at a time when concerns over mining activities continue to spark strong reactions across communities in the Abuakwa area. Video: Nana Adepa Amponsah Yeboah  It will be recalled that res...

                      Handing over donated items  Akyem Tafo Government Hospital in the Abuakwa North Municipality has received a major healthcare boost following the donation of medical supplies and equipment valued at $200,000 from Nana Adepa Amponsah Yeboah I, the Kyidomhene of Akyem Tafo. The donation was officially presented on Monday, May 25, 2026, as part of efforts to improve healthcare delivery within the community. The donation was made through the Nana Adepa Development Foundation in partnership with the Maryland-based Mission 195 Humanitarian Organization. The presentation ceremony brought together several dignitaries, including Daasebre Adusei Peasah IV, members of the clergy, health officials, traditional leaders, and residents of Akyem Tafo.                               Section of donated items   Held under the theme “Together We Hea...