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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...

A resident of Kyebi Apapam in the Abuakwa South Municipality of the Eastern Region, Kwaku Efo, has denied allegations circulating on social media accusing him of engaging in illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, in the area. According to Kwaku Efo, the activities being carried out at the location have no connection with illegal mining, explaining that he is instead reshaping and improving a footpath leading to a clinic to make access to the health facility easier for residents. He said the initiative is intended to address difficulties faced by residents, particularly patients, the elderly and health workers who use the pathway to access the clinic. Kwaku Efo explained that the poor condition of the pathway has made movement difficult, especially for people seeking medical attention, and said the work is aimed at creating a more accessible route to the facility. He described the social media reports alleging that he was undertaking illegal mining at the location as false and mis...