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.                            Mr Aikins Okwae Oklu   The newly elected Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Abuakwa South Constituency of the Eastern Region, Mr Aikins Okwae Oklu, has called on party members to embrace peace, unity and hard work as key strategies to retain power in the 2028 general elections. Mr Oklu secured 426 votes to defeat his closest contender, who polled 226 votes, describing his victory as overwhelming. He expressed gratitude to the delegates for the confidence they had reposed in him and pledged to work towards strengthening the party in the constituency. He revealed that he had written his victory speech before deciding to contest the election, describing it as a demonstration of his confidence in winning. He explained that his campaign began long before the elections, when he started reconnecting with party members after being elected Constituency Secretary in the p...

                                          File Photo Narawa Company Limited has suffered a legal setback after the High Court in Accra dismissed its application for leave to appeal against an earlier ruling on the protection of its mining operations pending arbitration. The Commercial Court Division of the High Court, presided over by Justice Afi Agbanu Kudomor, dismissed the application, ruling that the legality of the termination of the company’s mining leases is a matter for an Arbitral Tribunal to determine. The decision leaves the substantive dispute over the termination of Narawa’s mining leases unresolved, with the company’s legal challenge to the termination remaining subject to the agreed arbitration process. The application, filed on March 9, 2026, sought permission for Narawa to appeal against the court’s February 19, 2026 order, which granted provisional measures under Se...

.                  Barimah Etto Adomako III (Middle) Chiefs from the Nifa and Adonten divisions of the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Area have appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to intervene in the ongoing dispute over the Fischer Mining Concession, accusing CMS Pro-AA Southern Industries of entering the area with military personnel without proper consultation with the traditional authorities. At a press conference held at the forecourt of the Akyem Ettokrom Palace on October 27, 2026, the Chief of Akyem Ettokrom, Barimah Etto Adomako III, gave the company a one-week ultimatum to vacate the concession, warning that the community would take action if it failed to comply.                       A section of traditional leaders   Barimah Etto Adomako III explained that his predecessors documented the stool lands in 1907 under the title Biremso and subsequently leased part of the...

MTN Ghana has announced plans to invest US$1.1 billion over the next three years to expand its network infrastructure, improve service quality and extend connectivity to underserved communities across the country. The investment includes approximately US$380 million earmarked for 2026, alongside plans to deploy 500 additional cell sites nationwide to strengthen network coverage. The General Manager of MTN Ghana, David Gyimah Boadi, disclosed this during the company's Regional Media and Stakeholder Engagement held in Koforidua on Monday, October 26, 2026.                             Mr David Gyimah Boadi However, the company has raised concerns about the frequent cutting of fibre optic cables by road contractors and illegal miners, describing the situation as a major challenge to maintaining stable network connectivity. Samuel Duku, Network Manager for the Eastern, Volta and Oti regions, said the damage to fibre optic ...

.                                    Group Photograph   Former Abuakwa North Member of Parliament and former Deputy Minister of Education in charge of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Hon. Gifty Twum-Ampofo, in collaboration with the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana (CRIG) Clinic, has organised a breast cancer screening exercise at the clinic's premises. The initiative formed part of activities to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, observed annually in October, and to encourage women to prioritise their breast health through regular screening and early detection.                           Hon. Gifty Twum-Ampofo   Speaking during the exercise, Hon. Twum-Ampofo emphasised the importance of early detection, urging women and the general public to undergo regular screening to help prevent complications as...

Newly elected Abuakwa South Constituency NDC Deputy Youth Organiser, Mr Solomon Nana Frimpong, has dedicated his victory to the late Mr Yeboah, popularly known as Nao, whom he described as a key pillar of support during his early days in politics. Mr Frimpong, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Golden Frimps Company and a philanthropist, made the remarks during a get-together dinner held at his residence on October 25, 2026. He explained that the late Mr Yeboah played a significant role in his political journey within the National Democratic Congress (NDC), expressing sadness that he was no longer alive to celebrate the achievement with him. In honour of the deceased, Mr Frimpong called for a minute of silence and expressed hope that his electoral victory would bring a smile to the face of the late Yeboah wherever he may be in the land of the dead. He also expressed gratitude to the youth wing, party executives, members of his campaign team and all supporters whose contribution...

                  Barimah Dr Kwabena Awuah Parker I  The Chief of Akyem Sokode-Juaso, Barimah Dr Kwabena Awuah Parker I, on Sunday, October 25, 2026, embarked on a church tour across the Abuakwa North and New Juaben North municipalities to express his appreciation to churches for their participation and support during the Abuakwa North for Christ Crusade, the commissioning of the Akyem Sokode-Juaso Durbar Grounds, and the Thanksgiving Service held on October 18, 2026. The churches visited included the Akyem Sokode-Juaso Pentecost Church, Believe In Christ International Ministries at Akyem Sokode-Juaso, Akyem Kukurantumi Methodist Church, and Full Gospel International Church at Oyoko, among others. Addressing the congregations, the chief expressed his heartfelt appreciation for their participation and overwhelming support, describing their involvement as a demonstration of unity and cooperation among churches within the area. He called on...