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The Abuakwa North Municipal Health Directorate, in partnership with Star Oil Ghana, organized a breast cancer awareness float on October 22, 2024, to commemorate Pink Month in Ghana. The event aimed to raise awareness about breast cancer and highlight the importance of early detection. The float, which commenced at the Akyem New Tafo hospital junction and concluded at the Akyem Kukurantumi Ofori Panin Senior High School (SHS) junction, featured participants from both the healthcare sector and Star Oil Ghana. They marched through the streets holding placards with messages such as "Together We Can Conquer Breast Cancer," "Pink is More Than a Colour, It's a Call to Action," and "Awareness is the First Step to Prevention." In a media briefing, Madam Sarah Akosah, Manager of Kukurantumi Star Oil, emphasized the life-saving potential of early breast cancer detection. She stressed the importance of regular screenings, particularly for women, to help foster a ...

The citizens of Amanfi Central are calling on administrators of all social media platforms to remove Mr. Peter Kwakye-Ackah, an independent candidate and former Member of Parliament for the constituency under the National Democratic Congress (NDC), from NDC-related groups and pages. Mr. Kwakye-Ackah, who once represented Amanfi Central in Parliament as an NDC member, has now declared himself an independent candidate after losing the NDC parliamentary primaries held a few months ago. The citizens assert that by doing so, he no longer aligns with the values and beliefs of the NDC party. “We, the citizens of Amanfi Central, feel that we currently lack representation in Parliament as our former MP, who once stood for the NDC, has decided to run as an independent candidate. His actions are seen as ungrateful and misleading,” the citizens expressed. The citizens further emphasized that it is disrespectful for Mr. Kwakye-Ackah to continue using NDC platforms while claiming to be part of the p...

A comprehensive screening exercise was conducted across various communities within the Amanfi Central Constituency in the Western Region of Ghana, organized by the Joanna Gyan Foundation. The initiative aimed to provide free medical care to residents and distribute sanitary pads to girls and women in these communities. The week-long exercise involved a team of medical professionals, including doctors, nurses, and pharmacists, who offered free medical consultations and treatments to over 30,000 residents. The team conducted screenings for a range of ailments, including malaria, diabetes, hypertension, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), breast health issues, gonorrhea, as well as eye, ear, and nose conditions. In addition to the medical services, the team distributed free medication to those in need, providing significant relief to many residents who otherwise could not afford such care. A major highlight of the exercise was the distribution of over 30,000 sanitary pads to girls and w...

The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa North Constituency, Honorable Dr. Gifty Twum-Ampofo, who also served as the former Deputy Minister of Education in charge of Technical and Vocational Education, has called on cocoa farmers to desist from selling their produce to foreigners. She urged them to stop smuggling cocoa beans to neighboring countries, emphasizing that such actions undermine the government's significant investments in the cocoa industry. Speaking at the launch of the Abuakwa North Municipal Co-operative Cocoa Farming and Marketing Union Limited in Akyem New Tafo on the 18th October, 2024, Hon. Dr. Gifty Twum-Ampofo, popularly known as Hajia Kande, highlighted the efforts made by the government led by President Nana Akufo-Addo and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to revitalize the cocoa sector. She acknowledged that illegal mining has taken a toll on cocoa vegetation, but stressed that the government's investments have kept the industry vibrant. Hon. Twum-Ampofo ex...

The NDC spokesperson on mining, Mr. Raymond Nana Ebbah asserts that the next NDC government is committed to enhancing and regularising the mining sector. Pointing out to journalists that the NDC has proposed the establishment of Gold Board to oversee and regulate the mining industry, address the issue of illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, and promote responsible mining. He said the Gold Board will issue licenses to miners with local partners, including chiefs, the media, Minerals Commission, and other regulated bodies, giving clear geographical boundaries as their catchment area for production. According to him, the initiative is aimed at collaborating with traditional leaders, local communities, environmental organisations, and industry experts to implement its sustainable solutions outlined in the party 2024 manifesto to curb the galamsay menace. Nana Ebbah said, the Gold Board service support would range from concession viability, health, safety and efficiency in mine opera...

In a bid to rally support for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead of the 2024 general elections, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Abuakwa North, Hon. Dr. Alhaji Umar Babs Bodinga, participated in a cleanup campaign organized by the NPP Loyal Ladies at the New Tafo Akim Market on October 19, 2024. The event aimed not only to beautify the market area but also to canvas votes for the NPP's presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and the parliamentary candidate for the constituency, Nana Kwame Addo Ampaw Frempong, popularly known as Chief Buffalo. Addressing the market women and participants at the event, Hon. Dr. Alhaji Umar Babs Bodinga emphasized the need for continued support for the NPP to sustain its flagship programs, including the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy. He cautioned that a vote for the opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), could lead to the discontinuation of these crucial educational initiatives, which he believes have significant...

The Abuakwa North New Force Movement organized a walk on October 19, 2024, from Akyem New Tafo Zongo to the Akyem Kukuratumi Taxi rank in the Abuakwa North Constituency of the Eastern Region. The event attracted around 300 participants, predominantly youth, who wore T-shirts bearing the image of Nana Kwame Bediako. Mr. Attah Poku, a convenor of the New Force Movement, addressed the crowd, stating that if Nana Kwame Bediako's New Force Movement is elected, it will focus on empowering the youth with employability skills for national development. He clarified that while the New Force Movement has not yet fielded any parliamentary candidates, the movement's commitment to the will of the people will be upheld through a referendum. He assured that parliamentary proceedings and decisions would be treated with respect and diligence. The walk was organized by local representatives of the New Force Movement to engage and mobilize support within the community.