Author: HON JUSTICE BAFFOUR AWUAH 0246-930931

BEKWAI NPP IN TURMOIL:GRASSROOTS ASPIRANTS PETITION REGIONAL LEADERSHIP OVER “UNFAIR AND OPAQUE” VETTING PROCESS Source:Justice Baffour-Awuah/www.dailywatchgh.com/0246930931 Bekwai, Ashanti Region,Tensions are mounting within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Bekwai Constituency as aggrieved polling station aspirants formally petition the Ashanti Regional Executive Committee over what they describe as widespread irregularities in the party’s recent vetting process. In a strongly worded petition dated May 4, 2026, the group alleges that the vetting exercise, which is a critical step in selecting qualified candidates for internal party elections, was marred by inconsistencies, lack of transparency, and apparent breaches of due process.…

ADJEI BOOSTS NDC GRASSROOTS, CLEARS DUES FOR 2,160 EXECUTIVES IN ATWIMA KWANWOMA By:Justice Baffour-managing editor, www.dailywatchgh.com/0247930931 Hon.Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, has paid the dues of all 2,160 branch executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Atwima Kwanwoma Constituency. The move relieves a significant financial burden that often limits grassroots participation in party activities, ensuring all executives remain in good standing and fully engaged in party operations. Party members have widely praised the gesture, describing it as timely and impactful. Many believe it will boost morale and strengthen mobilization efforts, voter…

Jabari Foots the Bill:NDC Stalwart Pays Nomination Fees for All Aspirants in Atwima Kwanwoma By:Justice Baffour/ Managing Editor, Daily Watch GH 0246930931 A prominent figure within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Atwima Kwanwoma Constituency, Solomon Reuben Jabari, has taken a bold and unprecedented step by pledging to fully sponsor nomination forms for all aspirants in the party’s upcoming branch elections. The intervention is already generating excitement across the constituency, with many party faithful describing it as a game-changing move that will remove financial barriers and deepen grassroots participation in the party’s internal democratic process.…

KUMASI JOURNALIST DONATES MATH SETS, UNVEILS SCHOLARSHIP PACKAGE FOR BECE CANDIDATES By:Justice Baffour-managing editor, www dailywatchgh.com Kumasi-based journalist, Samuel Ofori Boateng, has made a significant contribution to education by donating thousands of mathematical sets to final-year Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates in selected communities. The exercise, which benefited schools in the Amansie West District of the Ashanti Region,including Manso Atobrakrom (Mpranease), Omanadwareɛ, and Nnanhin,aims to support candidates preparing for the 2026 BECE. The initiative forms part of Mr. Ofori Boateng’s broader commitment to promoting quality education and easing the burden on students in underserved communities. In addition…

MP ERNEST YAW ANIM DISTRIBUTES 1,600+ MATH SETS TO BECE CANDIDATES IN KUMAWU Source:Justice Baffour/managing editor,www.dailywatchgh/0246930931 Kumawu, Ashanti Region, As part of efforts to improve educational outcomes in the Sekyere Kumawu District, the Member of Parliament for Kumawu Constituency, Hon. Ernest Yaw Anim, has distributed over 1,600 mathematical sets to Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates across 45 schools. The beneficiary schools include both public and private institutions, with the initiative aimed at equipping final-year Junior High School students ahead of their upcoming examinations. Speaking during the distribution exercise, Hon. Ernest Yaw Anim emphasized that the intervention forms part of…

TEACHER SHORTAGE HURTING BECE PERFORMANCE-ATWIMA MP RAISES ALARM, DONATES 3,000+ MATH SETS By.Hon Justice Baffour/managing editor,Daily WatchGH/0246-930931 The Member of Parliament for Atwima Mponua Constituency, Seth Osei Akoto, has expressed deep concern over the declining performance of candidates in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), attributing the situation largely to a critical shortage of teachers in the district. According to the MP, the teacher deficit continues to undermine effective teaching and learning across the constituency, ultimately affecting students’ outcomes in the Basic Education Certificate Examination. He made these remarks during his annual donation of over 3,000 mathematical sets…

MP Donates 3,000+ Mathematical Sets to BECE Candidates in Atwima Mponua By:Justice Baffour-managing editor,www.dailywatchgh.com/0246930931 The Member of Parliament for Atwima Mponua Constituency, Hon. Seth Osei-Akoto, has reaffirmed his commitment to education by donating more than 3,000 mathematical sets to candidates preparing for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) across the district. The gesture, which has become an annual intervention, marks the fourth consecutive year the MP has extended such support to final-year junior high school students. The initiative is aimed at reducing the financial burden on parents while ensuring candidates are well-equipped ahead of their examinations. Addressing…

ABANDONED NEWBORN FOUND IN BUSH AT DECHIMSO-HAFIA, POLICE LAUNCH INVESTIGATION Dechimso-Hafia, Ashanti Region,Shock and concern have gripped residents of Dechimso-Hafia in the Manhyia South Constituency following the discovery of an abandoned newborn baby in a nearby bush. According to eyewitness accounts, the infant was found yesterday by residents who were passing through the area. The discovery prompted immediate action, as community members quickly alerted authorities to the situation. The baby was subsequently rescued and rushed to a health facility in Manhyia, where medical personnel are attending to the child. However, the current condition of the infant remains unclear, as…

BREAKING NEWS Council of State Rep Yaw Owusu Obempeh Threatens Nationwide Demo, Alleges ECG Sabotaging Mahama Over ‘Dumsor’ Source:Justice Baffour-Awuah, Managing Editor www.dailywatchgh.com/0246930931 A member of the Council of State representing the Ashanti Region, Yaw Obempe, has issued a strong warning of a possible nationwide demonstration against the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) over persistent power outages, popularly known as dumsor. According to Mr. Obempe, the worsening electricity situation across the country has become unbearable for households and businesses, prompting urgent calls for decisive action. Speaking on the Monday,…

ECG Managing Director Assures Improved Power Supply, Intensifies Projects to End Outages Source:Justice Baffour-managing editor,www.dailywatchgh.com/0246930931 The Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Engineer Kwame Kpekpena, has assured Ghanaians of improved and more reliable electricity service as the company rolls out strategic measures to tackle persistent power outages affecting homes and businesses across the country. According to him, ECG has implemented a series of precautionary and corrective interventions aimed at minimizing frequent power cuts and stabilizing supply to support economic activities and daily life. The Managing Director made these remarks during an inspection tour of key…