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A 36-year-old man identified as Kofi Bosomtwe, popularly known as Opanka, has tragically lost his life through electrocution at Osiem in the Abuakwa North Municipality of Ghana’s Eastern Region. According to eyewitnesses, the incident is believed to have occurred around 10:00 pm on Friday, May 23, 2025, while the deceased was attempting to fix a faulty electrical connection in his home. Shockingly, he was discovered early the following morning, Saturday, May 24, still clutching a live wire around 5:30 am. He was immediately rushed to the Osiem Hawa Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. His body has since been deposited at the Hawa Mortuary for further investigation by the Tafo District Police Command. In response to the incident, officials from the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) have issued a public advisory, warning citizens to exercise extreme caution with the use of electrical appliances and exposed cables, especially during the rainy season. They emphasize...

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Atiwa East, Hon. Owusu Nti Ernest, has strongly refuted claims implicating him in illegal mining, labeling the accusations as unfounded and misleading. During a media engagement, Hon. Owusu Nti asserted that the allegations were orchestrated by illegal miners who feel threatened by his persistent campaign for responsible mining in the district. “I’ve been advocating against illegal mining even before becoming DCE. Now that I hold this office, they are worried I’ll intensify the crackdown on their activities, hence their attempts to defame me,” he said. He voiced serious concern about the exploitation of vulnerable farmers, whose lands are often seized by illegal miners without compensation. The DCE reaffirmed his dedication to defending these farmers and ensuring that all mining operations adhere to legal and sustainable standards. Hon. Owusu Nti also disclosed that he is collaborating with all relevant mining stakeholders to implement practical s...