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  Juliet Johnston School Complex, Primary Department in Akyem Tafo in the Abuakwa North Municipality of the Eastern Region, on Friday, 12th September, 2025, held its prefectship elections to elect new student leaders. The exercise was conducted under the supervision of electoral officers to ensure fairness and transparency. According to UK Director, Mrs Fiona Basil Johnston and the Country Director, Madam Juliet Osafo Gladys, the initiative forms part of efforts to train pupils in civic responsibility, democratic practices, and peaceful participation in elections. Out of 221 expected voters, a total of 198 students turned out to cast their ballots, with no spoiled ballot papers recorded. Results of the Elections as announced by Returning Officer, Mr Ransford Darko: Senior Prefect Boys Osborn Darko – 40 Stephen Amoani – 158 (Winner) Senior Prefect Girls Teye-Nobi Phoebe – 41 Cherly Antwiwaa Asare – 71 Teye Erica Nyanyoe – 86 (Winner) Compound Boys James Oteng – 38 George Nyamedea – ...

  A Senior High School student has died by suicide after an incident involving the arrest of her alleged boyfriend, police and school sources say. The girl, who lived in a school boarding house, reportedly signed an exeat to return home but instead went to visit the boyfriend. Her father later visited the school looking for her and was told by the housemistress that his daughter had taken an exeat to go home. Unable to find her, the father went to the boyfriend’s residence and had him arrested, according to reports. Following the arrest, the distraught student — said to have opposed her father’s action — was found dead after ingesting a substance. Authorities have opened inquiries to confirm the exact circumstances surrounding the death, and the school has expressed shock at the development. Local leaders, family members and school officials are expected to comment further as investigations continue. The community has been urged to remain calm and allow investigators to complete th...

Mr. Aikins Ofori, the Abuakwa South Director of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), who also serves as the Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the constituency, has questioned Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s recent comments on political intimidation. During his Ashanti Regional tour, Dr. Bawumia — the  former Vice President — accused the NDC of using state institutions to intimidate members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), describing the alleged trend as deeply disturbing. According to him, the use of political power to harass opponents undermines Ghana’s democracy and must not be encouraged. In response, Mr. Ofori took to Ahotor FM, where he challenged Dr. Bawumia’s assertions, reminding him of his own tenure as Vice President and Chairman of the Police Council. He questioned whether Dr. Bawumia was unaware that arrests and prosecutions often occur when individuals fall foul of the law, especially during political transitions. Mr. Ofori r...