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Revive,Rekindle The Past Expectation By Accepting Your Shortfalls-Asantehene tells NPP, Bawumia Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has advised the Vice President, Dr Mahamud Bawumia to honestly acknowledge his potential shortfalls and address them openly as he begins his political engagements ahead of the December 7 polls. Amid cordial discussions about matters of national importance, Otumfuo lauded the Vice President’s efforts in addressing pressing concerns that affect millions of Ghanaians daily. However, recognising human nature and the complexities inherent in governing the country, the Asantehene encouraged humility and transparency when confronting limitations or mistakes He urged Dr Bawumia to establish trust,…

Government Declares June 17th Public Holiday Hon. Henry Quartey who is the Interior Minister has declared that June 17th, 2024 should be observed as a public holiday in the country. This is because Sunday, June 16, 2024, is Eid-Ul-Adha, a legally recognized public holiday. Consequently, the nation has also proclaimed Monday, June 17, 2024, as a holiday. A Statement on the Ministry’s website reads: “The general public is hereby informed that Sunday, 16th June 2024 marks Eid-Ul-Adha which is a Statutory Public Holiday. However, in view of the fact that 16th June, 2024 falls on a Sunday, His Excellency,…

King Paluta Spotted With Dr. Bawumia Singing ‘Aseda’ In “It Is Possible” Branded Bus King Paluta, the 2024 Telecel Ghana Music Award’s (TGMA) New Artiste of the Year, has been spotted singing an acapella rendition of his hit song “Aseda” alongside Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the vice president and the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The Vice President led an enthusiastic singing session in conjunction with Dome Kwabenya MP Adwoa Sarfo, Ashanti Regional Minister Simon Osei-Mensah, and Bernard Antwi Boasiako, the chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Ashanti Region. Dr Bawumia, who appeared excited, could not help…

Settle on Frema Opare as your running mate – Kumasi Traders to Bawumia Traders and their queen mothers in the Ashanti Region have asked the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) to settle on the Chief of Staff, Madam Akosua Frema Osei Opare as the running mate. The traders claim she has demonstrated beyond imagination that she is more than qualified to partner with Dr. Bawumia. The traders made the remarks after Vice President and running mate for NPP Dr Mahamudu Bawumia meet them during his three days tour in the Ashanti Region. According to them, Chief of Staff has exhibited…

CONCERNED FARMERS ASSOCIATION OF GHANA ISSUES PRESS STATEMENT OVER PERMIT OFFENSIVE 12 June 2024 The Concerned Farmers Association of Ghana (CFAG) has taken note of a letter dated May 21, 2024, signed by Mr. Fred Kwasi Antwi-Boadu,Executive Director of fisheries commission with reference number FC./10/V. S/94, from the Fisheries Commission. The letter warns aquaculture establishment operators that operating without a valid permit is an offense punishable under Section 71 of the Fisheries Regulation L.I 1968 (2010). While we acknowledge the Commission’s efforts to regulate the industry, we urge them to follow the proper procedure in engaging fish farmers. We also…

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…