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  In a powerful demonstration of grassroots leadership and commitment to local development, the Chief of Akyem Adadientam, Barima Ofori Asante, has fulfilled a key promise to his people by initiating the construction of a 1.2-kilometre town road, fully funded by the chief and community elders. True to a pledge made during his enstoolment in December 2022, Barima Ofori Asante has mobilized local resources to address a long-standing challenge — the deplorable state of the town’s main road. Once completed, the new road is expected to greatly ease transportation and boost socio-economic activity in the community. The road project is being executed by REBISA Company Ltd and includes the construction of 0.6-meter diameter U-drains and paving block surfacing. The contractor, Bafour Boamah Darko, who also serves as the Mawerehene of the town, has assured the community that, barring funding setbacks, the project will be completed by December 2025. Remarkably, the entire initiative is being ...

  To enhance accessibility and support community development in Kyebi Akwadum, a town in the Abuakwa South Municipality of Ghana’s Eastern Region, Barimah Pobi Asomanin III has initiated the construction of a culvert to link two key communities. Speaking on behalf of the chief, the chief linguist Nana Kwaku Atiemu, popularly known as WK Ofosu, stated that the project aims to open up the area for expansion and infrastructural development. He noted that the dominance of mud houses in the town is largely due to the lack of accessible roads to available plots, hindering proper development. Nana Kwaku Atiemu further emphasized that the Okyenhene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin, recognized the leadership potential of Barimah Pobi Asomanin III, which led to his enstoolment as the chief of Akwadum. He reaffirmed the chief’s commitment to driving socio-economic transformation in the area.

Traditional leaders in Akyem Abuakwa have reaffirmed their commitment to national development by pledging support to government initiatives in education, agriculture, and healthcare. The pledge was made during the 2025 Ohumkan Festival held at Akyem Tafo Rovers Park on Saturday, June 21. Speaking at the grand durbar, Daasebre Adusei Peasah IV, Chief of Akyem Tafo, called on the government to prioritize support for educational infrastructure, particularly at WBM Zion Senior High School. He noted that the Free SHS policy has significantly increased student enrollment, creating a pressing need for additional classrooms, dormitories, and furniture at the school’s new site. Daasebre Adusei Peasah also announced that a philanthropist had donated 50 computers to the palace, where a large hall has been converted into an ICT center. The facility, now handed over to the Ghana Education Service (GES), currently houses 30 computers and aims to enhance ICT education in the community. On healthcare,...

  Barima Pobi Asomaning III, Chief of the Kyebi Akwadum community under the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council in the Eastern Region, has voiced serious concern over the increasing neglect of children’s education by parents in mining communities. He expressed disappointment that many parents are failing to prioritize their children’s education, exposing them to the dangers of illegal mining work at a young age. The chief made these remarks during the inaugural Ohumkan Festival, held in the Kyebi Akwadum community. The festival, a major annual event marking the new yam harvest, returned after years of being suspended due to the absence of a chief. This year’s celebration followed a two-week ban on noise-making and symbolized the community's spiritual renewal and unity. The event not only celebrated tradition and paid homage to ancestors, but also served as a platform to support brilliant but financially challenged students in the area. Dignitaries, government officials, residents, fa...

  Akyem Maase, Eastern Region — As part of this year’s Ohum Festival celebrations, Osabarima Adu Asare Bosompem I, Chief of Akyem Maase, has made a heartfelt appeal to the Government of Ghana and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to expedite the establishment of a police station in the community. Speaking to journalist Nana Kwasi Asare during the festive occasion, the Chief noted that there is an old, dilapidated agricultural office building in the town that could easily be renovated and repurposed as a police station. Despite several appeals in the past, the project has seen little progress. However, Osabarima Bosompem remains hopeful that the government will finally heed their plea this year. “We have already identified a building that only needs renovation. Establishing a police station will significantly reduce crime and bring lasting peace to the area,” the Chief said. The Chief did not mince words when addressing some of the major challenges confronting his community. He ...

  As preparations for the annual Ohum Festival gather momentum, the Member of Parliament for Fanteakwa South, Hon. Duke Ofori Atta, has paid a courtesy call on the traditional leaders of the Mumuadu Traditional Area to seek their blessings and support. The MP was accompanied by a high-powered delegation, including former District Chief Executive Ernest Ofosu, New Patriotic Party Constituency Chairman Maxi Kwadjo Appiah, and other key party executives. The team visited several palaces across the district to extend goodwill messages ahead of the festival and to express appreciation to the chiefs for their unwavering contributions toward the district’s development. Hon. Ofori Atta presented items such as bottles of schnapps, crates of assorted drinks, bottled water, and an undisclosed sum of money to aid the traditional authorities in receiving guests during the festivities. He also requested prayers for the district’s peace, prosperity, and progress. In a warm response, Osabarima Otu...

  Accra, Ghana – June 18, 2025 Save The Nation For Future Leaders (STNFFL), a Ghanaian non-governmental organization, has officially appealed to the United Nations Secretary-General, His Excellency António Guterres, to intensify global peace efforts and redirect international focus toward environmental sustainability. In a letter delivered through the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Ghana, the organization emphasized the urgent need for the UN to intervene in escalating tensions between countries such as Ukraine, Russia, and the United States through diplomatic dialogue and peaceful negotiation. The letter, signed by Kwadwo Atta Apeakorang, the Founder and President of STNFFL, called on the UN to use its moral and diplomatic authority to champion peace and sustainable development. The group argued that global resources should be shifted from warfare and arms production to environmental rehabilitation and climate action.  "We strongly believe that peace and ecological ba...