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The former Member of Parliament for Abuakwa North and former Deputy Minister of Education in charge of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Hon. Gifty Twum-Ampofo, has donated six professional five-aside footballs to the youth of Akyem Tontro in support of their end-of-year football gala. The donation was made on Saturday, 20th December 2025, as youth from Akyem Old Tafo, New Tafo, Tontro, and surrounding communities competed for the ultimate trophy in the gala competition. Presenting the items on behalf of Hon. Gifty Twum-Ampofo, Mr. Stephen Osei-Wusu explained that the footballs were designated as prizes for the competition, with three balls for the ultimate winners, two for the first runners-up, and one for the second runners-up. Mr. Osei-Wusu also conveyed the former MP’s goodwill message to the competing teams and admonished them to ensure a peaceful and disciplined tournament, devoid of violence or any acts capable of disrupting the peace of the enclave. The fo...

  The Enyiresi Government Hospital in the Atiwa East District of the Eastern Region has received a newly constructed two-storey self-contained building to serve as accommodation for doctors, courtesy of the Member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Abena Osei-Asare. The facility was commissioned and officially handed over on 19th December 2025. Speaking at the ceremony, Hon. Abena Osei-Asare explained that the project was motivated by the long-standing challenge of inadequate accommodation, which often discourages doctors from accepting postings to rural areas. She said the provision of decent housing is key to attracting and retaining medical professionals in such communities. The MP further disclosed that through her efforts, over 50 staff of the hospital who were previously paid through the hospital’s Internally Generated Funds (IGF) were absorbed onto the government payroll under the previous NPP administration. She reiterated that healthcare has remained a top priority for the N...

  The Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council has successfully held its 2025 Fourth Quarter State Council Meeting at the Ofori Panin Fie in Kyebi, bringing together Nananom and indigenes from across Okyeman to deliberate on key development issues. The meeting, held on Friday, 19th December 2025, marked the final State Council gathering for the year and provided an opportunity for reflection on the year under review and planning for the year ahead. Chiefs and representatives from all divisions of Akyem Abuakwa State, including Adonten, Benkum, Nifa, Gyaase, Oseawuo, Kyebi, the Amantuomiensa, and indigenes from over 940 towns and villages, were present. Addressing the gathering, the Okyenhene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin, expressed concern over the low subscription of chiefs to an insurance scheme designed to protect their welfare. He described the situation as worrying and stressed that such welfare measures are crucial for securing the future of their descendants, especially the youth. ...