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Traditional leaders of the Tease community in the Kwahu Afram Plains South District of the Eastern Region have called on all natives of Tease, both at home and abroad, to unite and leverage homecoming activities to initiate and support development projects in the area. The call was made during the climax of a week-long Tease Homecoming Festival in Support of Potable Water, organized by Nananom in collaboration with the Tease Royals under the theme: “Clean Water, Healthy Lives – Building a Better Tease Together.” The event attracted an array of politicians, dignitaries, religious leaders, traditional authorities, and heads of institutions, including Dr. Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, Board Chairman of the Ghana Cocoa Board; Mr. Ofosu Bamfo of Sikkens Paint; and Hon. Moses Tangbeh, District Chief Executive for Kwahu Afram Plains South, among others. The festival brought together natives from across the globe to socialize and deliberate on the development of the Tease community. Activities througho...

  The Chief and elders of the Larkpleh Clan Family in the Greater Accra Region have issued a strong appeal to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the Minister for Defence, the Ghana Armed Forces, and the Military High Command to urgently intervene in what they describe as the growing use of some soldiers for land guard activities. Addressing a press conference over an alleged threat to their ancestral lands, Asafoatse Tetteh Akroboso III of the Prampram Larkpleh Family expressed deep disappointment over the conduct of some military personnel, whom he claimed were allegedly contracted by private individuals to forcibly take over Larkpleh Clan family lands. According to him, the disputed land spans approximately 4,291 acres and is backed by a court judgment affirming the clan’s ownership. He alleged that some soldiers threatened his life after he resisted attempts to use military personnel to intimidate the family into relinquishing the land. Asafoatse Tetteh Akroboso III further ...

  The Chief of Akyem Akwadum, Barima Pobi Asomaning II, has extended heartfelt Christmas greetings to Ghanaians, with special goodwill messages to the Overlord of Akyem Abuakwa, His Royal Majesty Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin, as the year comes to an end. Speaking on Radio1 100.7 FM during the morning programme “Oman mu Nsem,” hosted by Nana Kwabena Addo, the Chief expressed gratitude to God and to the people of Akyem Akwadum in the Abuakwa South Municipality of the Eastern Region for their continuous support throughout the year. In his Christmas address, Barima Pobi Asomaning II advised the youth to exercise restraint and responsibility before, during, and after the festive season. He urged young people to be cautious in their eating and drinking habits and to avoid excessive excitement that could lead to reckless motorbike riding and careless driving. He further cautioned drivers against over-speeding, overloading, and driving under the influence of alcohol, stressing the need for...

  The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of the Kwahu West Municipal Assembly in the Eastern Region, Hon. Tamimu Halidu, has distributed livelihood support items to persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the municipality as part of efforts to empower them economically and reduce poverty. The initiative, which benefited over 41 physically challenged persons, is aimed at enhancing the social standing of PWDs, promoting self-reliance, and encouraging active participation in economic activities. Items distributed included deep freezers, fufu pounding machines, hair dryers, sewing machines, and other equipment to support small-scale businesses. Addressing beneficiaries at the presentation ceremony, Hon. Tamimu Halidu explained that the Assembly engaged the beneficiaries to identify the items most suitable for improving their livelihoods before the purchases were made. He said the approach was intended to ensure that the support provided directly meets the needs of the recipients. The MCE note...

The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Hon. Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has launched a teachers’ award scheme aimed at recognising and motivating educators in the municipality. The initiative, dubbed the Akosua Agyeiwaa Teachers Award, held its maiden edition on Friday, December 20, 2025, at the Kibi College of Education Auditorium. The award scheme seeks to appreciate teachers for their dedication, perseverance, and selfless service in shaping the lives of children, while encouraging excellence to improve the quality of education in Abuakwa South. According to Dr. Agyemang, recognising teachers is a vital step towards enhancing educational standards in the municipality. The colourful ceremony attracted a broad cross-section of society, including teachers, traditional authorities, academics, clergy, local residents, and members of the diaspora. Dignitaries present included the Municipal Chief Executive, the Member of Parliament for Fanteakwa North, Hon. Appiah Kwame Kodua, the Eastern ...

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...