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H.E Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh: A Distinguished Career In Medicine and Politics Matthew Opoku Prempeh, known as NAPO, was born on May 23, 1968, in Ashanti New Town, Kumasi. He is a prominent Ghanaian medical doctor and politician, currently serving as the Minister of Energy and has been a Member of Parliament for the Manhyia South Constituency since 2008, representing the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Prempeh hails from Pakyi No. 2 in the Ashanti Region, attended KNUST Primary School and Prempeh College, and studied Human Biology and Medicine at KNUST, earning his MB CHB in 1994. He also holds an…

NPP-USA Celebrates Napo With Philanthropic Award The New Patriotic Party (NPP) USA Chapter celebrated its 30th Anniversary with a significant event on 25 May, where Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Ghana’s Energy Minister, was honoured with a prestigious philanthropy award. The accolade recognizes the Manhyia South lawmaker’s exceptional contributions to NPP-USA, his active participation in the organization’s activities, and his steadfast support and advocacy on issues affecting Ghanaians abroad. The award was received on Dr. Prempeh’s behalf by Ekow Vincent Assafuah, Deputy Local Government Minister and the Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, who conveyed Dr Prempeh’s gratitude and appreciation for…

MP,DCE OFFERS SCHOLARSHIP TO 100 STUDENTS IN BIBIANI-ANWIANSO- BEKWAI MUNICIPALITY: Over 100 students in Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipality have been awarded scholarships to pursue 3-year courses at Royal Nursing College, Kumasi. The students were randomly selected from the various communities in the Municipality to study Diploma in General Nursing, Midwifery, and certificate in nursing. Delivering the admission letters and the scholarship packages to the prospective students, the MCE, Hon Paul Andoh indicated that the scholarships emanated from the Otumfour Education Fund. He expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Royal Majesty, Otumfour Osei Tutu ll for the offer. “Initially, 35 slots were granted…

National Union Of Tricycle Operators Declare Strike in Ho Pragia ridders on strike as Ho Municipal Assembly imposes unlawful sticker fee (350 Ghana cedis) The national Union of Tricycle Operators (NUTOG) have declared strike due to an authorized fee that Ho municipal assembly is taking from the riders. As per Mr. Prince Selorm Gbadago, the public relations officer of the Union, there has been a recent development concerning the sticker fee imposed by the Assembly. Previously set at 10 cedis, the fee underwent a significant increase two years ago, reaching 350 cedis. However, the Union expressed dissatisfaction with this steep…

CDD Ghana Launches mining district Development Scorecard Report at Bibiana Ghana Centre for Democratic Development, CDD launched the Mining District Scorecard report at Bibiani on Monday 10th June 2024 at the Municipal Assembly Hall. According to the project lead Mr. Emmanuel Yeboah, a research analyst, Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipality came 5th out of the eight districts and Municipalities with Birim North taking the first spot. The eight Mining districts included; Birim North District, Asutifi North District, Obuasi Municipal, Bibiani-Anwhiaso-Bekwai, Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipal, Wassa East District, Upper Denkyira West,and Pretea Huni-Valley MunicipalAssembly. Mr. Yeboah stressed that the baseline for the assessment was taken…

Include herbal medicine in NHIS – Traditional healers to government Traditional healers in the Ashanti Region have called on the government to include herbal medicine in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). According to the members of the Ghana National Association of Traditional Healers, although they contributed immensely to the delivery of health care in the country, they were being discriminated against as a result of the exclusion of herbal drugs from the NHIS. Speaking to media in an interview, The Chief Executive Officer of Amagashi Herbal and Spiritual Centre Apostle Dr Samul Amagashi express some of the challenges herbal medicine…

BREAKING NEWS: GNAFF PRESIDENT INVOLVES IN FATAL ACCIDENT: Ghana National Association of Farmers and Fishermen(GNAFF) is shocked and saddened to announce that our President, Nene Terkperte Agbleze, was involved in a near-fatal accident this very morning on the Koforidua-Magazine road. While on his way to visit his daughter in school, the Somanya Trotro driver crashed, leaving him severely injured and hospitalized. We are grateful that he is receiving treatment and pray for his speedy recovery. We condemn the reckless driving and call for immediate action against the driver. We also urge the authorities to address the deplorable state of our…

Bawumia to Meet farmers,herbal practitioners today: As part of his three day familiarization tour in the Ashanti, the 2024 flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party-NPP, Dr Alhaji Mahmud Bawumia will today, Tuesday,11th June meet all herbal practitioners and galant farmers in the region to solicit their challenges. The said meeting is scheduled to be held at the True Vine Hotel in Nhyiaeso Constituency of the Ashanti region this morning. Dr Bawumia who is also the current vice President of Ghana is determined to find quick amicable way to curb the canker since Agriculture is the backbone of the country’s…

We hold you high in esteem- Ashanti Chiefs to Bawumia The New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has been praised by the Ashanti Regional House of Chiefs for being the first dignitary who is not an Asanteman to attend the house. As part of their three-day campaign visit in the area, Dr. Bawumia and his entourage were welcomed to the Ashanti Regional House of Chiefs in Kumasi by Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, the occupant of the Silver Stool of Asanteman. On behalf of the Asante Hene Otumfour Osei Tutu, the Asante, the team was blessed. “We are happy…

Green Ghana Project- Bekwai Forestry Division Hits target,Planted 180,000 trees: The forth edition of Green Ghana Project,launched in 7th June this year,aiming to increase Ghana’s forest cover, mitigation climate change and preserving the environment and also seeks to educate citizens about the importance of environmental conservation. The Bekwai District forestry service division in the Ashanti region led by it’s deputy district Manager,Mr Aikins Amponsah Paamah,Traditional authorities,Media Practitioners and other stakeholders of reforestation have planted a total of 180,000of various tree species in Forest reserves and off reserve site as well as in and arround Communities and all the twelve (12)…