Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has expressed his keen interest in the happenings of the Ahafo Region, which falls under his authority. He emphasized that the creation of separate administrative regions does not diminish the identity of the people or their allegiance to their traditional leadership. Speaking at the Manhyia Palace on Monday, March 11, during the swearing-in ceremony of the new chief of Mehame, Nana Owusu Konto II, the Asantehene asserted that Ahafo is part of the Asante Kingdom and therefore belongs to him. For that reason, no chief from Ahafo has the right to distance themselves from the…
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The hope of the people in Kumasi for the timely completion of the Kejetia Market Phase 2 project is fading. Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that this project, along with 54 others across the country that were left incomplete by the previous government, will take at least 12 years to finish. This delay is attributed to constraints stemming from the IMF-supported programme and the restructuring of bilateral creditor debt. Debt restructuring During his presentation of the 2025 Budget Statement in Parliament on Tuesday, March 11, Dr Forson indicated that this debt restructuring has placed a significant financial…
Dr Ken Ashigbey, Convenor of the Media Coalition Against Galamsey, has expressed surprise at President John Dramani Mahama’s failure to declare a state of emergency over the illegal mining crisis known as galamsey. He noted that during their time in opposition, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) agreed with the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey that declaring a state of emergency was one of the most effective ways to combat this issue. However, since assuming the presidency, Mahama has not shown interest in pursuing that agreement. In an interview on Joy FM on Monday, March 10, Dr Ashigbey mentioned that the coalition…
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has destooled Nana Amofa Twumasi II from his position as chief of Mpasaaso No. 2 in the Ahafo Ano South-West District of the Ashanti Region after 41 years on the stool. The chief was found guilty of multiple infractions, including illegal mining, also known as galamsey, questionable royal lineage, and failure to uphold accountability. Nana Twumasi was destooled on Monday, March 10, 2025, along with four of his stool elders during a meeting of the Kumasi Traditional Council at the Manhyia Palace, which was chaired by the Asantehene. Offences The chief faced charges brought…
Over 500 students from the Ashanti Region participated in Lady Julia’s Mentorship Masterclass, in observance of International Women’s Day 2025. The event, which took place at the Great Hall of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) on March 7, 2025, was on the theme: “Accelerate Action: Together We Can Forge Women’s Equality.” Organized by the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Foundation, the masterclass aimed to empower beneficiaries to pursue their dreams and help bridge gaps in gender equality. Speakers This year’s event featured prominent women speakers, including Nana Dr. Phyllis Tawiah, Queen of Aninkroma; Nana Prof. Ekua Suapim…
The Member of Parliament for Ofoase/Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has reaffirmed the Minority’s commitment to thoroughly scrutinizing the 2025 budget to ensure it delivers maximum benefits to Ghanaians. According to him, Parliament’s primary responsibility is to critically assess the government’s commitments, programs, and corresponding budgets to guarantee their effectiveness and sustainability. His remarks come ahead of the much-anticipated budget presentation by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, scheduled for Tuesday, March 11, 2025. In a press release, the former Information Minister emphasized that the Minority will hold the government accountable and ensure that promises made to Ghanaians are fulfilled. “Our…
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has emphasized that the 2025 Budget and Policy Statement will be instrumental in stabilizing Ghana’s struggling economy. Speaking during a youth engagement session on X Spaces, hosted by social media influencer KalyJay, Dr. Forson acknowledged that despite recent efforts, the country’s financial situation remains precarious. “Let me make this point: let’s not deceive ourselves that the country is out of the woods yet. Our economy is still in distress, and the first thing we will need to do is to take measures to bring us back to the stability that we deserve,” he stated.…
The Empowering Better Life Foundation (EBLF), an initiative by Alma Pokua Adade-Prempeh, the wife of the NPP presidential running mate for the 2024 elections, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has been launched in Accra. The foundation is dedicated to promoting holistic well-being and empowerment, and ensuring that all children, adolescents, and underserved individuals can thrive. EBLF aims to contribute to a supportive and inclusive society that prioritizes mental well-being, equal opportunities, and ethical and financial leadership. The launch event was attended by Dr Opoku Prempeh, a.k.a. Napo, who is a former Minister of Energy, and Nana Owusu Afriyie IV, Apagyahene of…
The Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council will storm Parliament today to present a petition to the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin. This petition addresses derogatory comments made against the late Dr. J.B. Danquah by Murtala Mohammed, the NDC MP for Tamale Central, during a parliamentary session in February. Mohammed referred to Dr. Danquah, a member of Ghana’s Big Six, as a CIA undercover agent and a traitor who betrayed his country. This incident coincided with another derogatory comment made by an unidentified NPP MP, who referred to Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, the MP for Klottey Korle, as the “daughter of a murderer.”…
Former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has criticised President John Dramani Mahama for his government’s arbitrary dismissal of workers. In a statement issued last night, Dr Bawumia who was the NPP presidential candidate in the 2024 elections, expressed concern that, since assuming office, the Mahama government has pursued a series of actions targeting Ghanaians who were legitimately employed during the previous administration. Read full statement WORRYING DEVELOPMENTS IN OUR COUNTRY: AN APPEAL TO H.E. PRESIDENT JOHN MAHAMA This statement is released against a personal vow I made since leaving office. I made a personal affirmation to allow our new President…