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As the nation joined the rest of the world to celebrate Father’s Day this past weekend, the Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the Abuakwa North Constituency, Hon. Sadidi Mohammed, issued a touching message of appreciation to fathers, father-figures, and mentors within the party and the broader community. In a statement released to honor the occasion, Hon. Sadidi Mohammed lauded the men of the Abuakwa North Constituency and the wider Eastern Region for their pivotal role in maintaining the social and political fabric of the nation. “On this special occasion of Father’s Day, I extend my heartfelt appreciation and respect to all fathers, father-figures, and dedicated men within our great party, the National Democratic Congress, especially those in Abuakwa North and across the Eastern Region,” Hon. Mohammed stated. Highlighting the dual burden of duty that fathers carry, the Chairman emphasized that their contributions extend far beyond the household. He noted that the...

  Former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament, Sarah Adwoa Safo, is reportedly receiving medical treatment after gunmen allegedly opened fire on her vehicle during an incident linked to ongoing tensions within the Kristo Asafo leadership succession process. According to reports, the incident occurred on Sunday at the residence of her younger brother, Israel Kwadwo Safo, popularly known as Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena. He was reportedly meeting and organizing supporters as part of efforts to install him as the successor to his late father, Apostle Emeritus Kwadwo Safo. Sources indicate that tensions escalated at the premises, prompting officers from the Dome District Police Command to intervene after receiving reports of a disturbance. Security personnel were subsequently deployed to the area to restore calm and maintain order. Eyewitness accounts claim that armed men allegedly opened fire on the vehicle carrying Hon. Adwoa Safo while she was at the location. Reports suggest that approxim...

   Mrs. Irene Baah Asare, a philanthropist and aspiring Women’s Organizer for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Abuakwa North Constituency in Ghana's Eastern Region, has outlined her vision to strengthen the party’s women’s wing and contribute to the NPP’s quest to reclaim political power in the 2028 general elections. Speaking in an interview with Nsempakani Nana Addo on Radio 1 (100.7 FM) on Saturday, June 20, 2026, Mrs. Baah Asare emphasized the indispensable role women play in political party organization and electioneering campaigns. According to her, women remain the backbone of every strong and successful political party, making their mobilization and empowerment essential for electoral victory. She explained that her decision to contest for the Women’s Organizer position is driven by her desire to bring her experience, leadership skills, and knowledge to bear in strengthening the party’s grassroots structures and inspiring greater participation among women across th...

The Abuakwa North Municipal National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), led by Mrs. Beatrice N. Opoku Budu, took selected pupils of Akyem Tafo Roses M/A JHS to Nopras 107.5 FM on Monday, 14th June 2026, as part of activities marking this year’s Citizenship Week Celebration (CWC). The participating pupils were Prince Okere, Benjamin Mensah, and Anita Oforiwaa, all JHS 2 students, accompanied by their patron, Okyere Darko. The visit gave the students a platform to engage with civic issues beyond the classroom and understand their role as young citizens. This year’s CWC focuses on shaping civic awareness among school children through practical, real-life engagement, including discussions on responsible use of digital platforms. The programme highlights how children in Ghana are increasingly active online, and stresses the need for them to use digital spaces wisely, protect one another, promote truth, and uphold constitutional values both online and offline. The Abuakwa North NCCE said...

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has commissioned an ultramodern 70-bed girls’ dormitory at St. Paul's Technical School (SPATS) in the Eastern Region, reaffirming the government's commitment to strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) across the country. The newly commissioned facility, inaugurated on June 17, 2026, comes with ancillary facilities, a 100 percent solar-powered energy system, and a biodigester, aimed at improving accommodation and learning conditions for female students. Addressing the gathering, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu expressed appreciation to the German Embassy and the European Union for supporting the project. He noted that TVET enrolment continues to grow nationwide, with about 17,000 female students and 40,000 male students currently pursuing technical and vocational education programmes. The Minister emphasized that TVET remains one of the most effective pathways to employment creation and socio-economic transformation, a...

   Abuakwa South, Eastern Region–Tweneboah Koduah has officially declared his intention to contest for the position of Communications Officer of the New Patriotic Party, NPP, in the Abuakwa South Constituency. ‎ ‎Speaking after his declaration, Koduah said he is entering the race to promote a new style of political communication focused on substance and respect.  ‎ ‎“As an aspiring Communications Officer for the NPP in Abuakwa South, I firmly believe that politics should be centered on ideas, policies, respect, and development rather than insults and personal attacks,” he stated. ‎ ‎Koduah indicated that his campaign will prioritize issue-based messaging, party unity, and effective engagement with constituents to project the NPP’s policies and achievements ahead of future elections. ‎ ‎His declaration adds to the growing list of aspirants gearing up for internal party elections in the constituency as the NPP prepares for its next round of polling station and constituency ...

Akyem Odumase, Eastern Region– A downpour on Sunday, June 14, 2026, left one person feared dead and thousands homeless after floods swept through parts of the Abuakwa South Municipality. The most severe case was reported at an illegal mining site in Akyem Odumase, where a miner is still trapped underground. According to _Mr. Aikins Ofori, Abuakwa South Municipal Director of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO)_, areas hit hardest by the rains include Kibi Zongo-Pano, Mines Electoral Area, New Town (Apostolic), Rasta Junction, Domeabra, and Kyebi Odumase. Rescue teams were yet to recover the body from the galamsey pit in Kyebi Odumase as of press time. The NADMO boss described the frequent flooding as a persistent challenge for the municipality. He blamed it on construction in watercourses, poorly planned structures, waste dumped in drains, and unregulated mining that has damaged natural water channels. NADMO, he noted, has already assessed the damage and will meet with...