Author: HON JUSTICE BAFFOUR AWUAH 0246-930931

Kumawu MP Joins Ghana Parliamentary Committees on Landmark UK House of Commons Benchmark Visit By:Justice Baffour Awuah/managing editor,www.dailywatchgh.com-0246-930931 Honourable Ernest Yaw Anim, Member of Parliament for Kumawu Constituency, is among the distinguished Ghanaian legislators currently engaged in a high-profile benchmarking visit to the House of Commons in the United Kingdom. The two-day strategic mission, which began on 8th December 2025, brings together members of Ghana’s Human Rights Committee and the Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee. The visit is designed to enhance legislative capacity, strengthen parliamentary oversight, and inform human rights reforms in Ghana. During the engagement, the Ghanaian delegation…

Atwima Mponua DCE Leads Stakeholder Engagement on Responsible Community Mining Source:Justice Baffour awuah//managing editor,www.dailywatchgh.com/0246930931 The District Chief Executive for Atwima Mponua, Hon. Issahak Ibrahim, has reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to sustainable and community-centred mining following a strategic stakeholder engagement with traditional authorities and opinion leaders from four major communities within the district. The meeting, held yesterday,9th December brought together representatives from Akwaburaso, Hwidiem, Mantukwa, and Okyerekrom, all of whom play a significant role in shaping community perspectives and influencing local environmental practices. The discussions formed part of the Assembly’s broader initiative to promote responsible community mining in a district that…

GHANA ANTI-CORRUPTION COALITION, BIBIANI LANET RALLY YOUTH TO FIGHT CORRUPTION ON IACD 2025 The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) has marked the 2025 International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD) with a nationwide youth-focused campaign under the global theme, “Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity.” This year’s commemoration placed bold emphasis on empowering young people as frontline defenders of integrity, equipping them with practical knowledge on corruption prevention, whistleblowing, responsible citizenship and the use of technology to combat wrongdoing. GACC and its partners engaged thousands of young people across schools and communities through sensitization sessions and digital outreach, urging them to Resist,…

MTN Ghana Foundation Rallies New Asafo Pupils to Fight Gender-Based Violence, Donates ICT Equipment The MTN Ghana Foundation has intensified its advocacy against gender-based violence as part of the global 16 Days of Activism campaign, engaging pupils of New Asafo Basic and JHS in Asokwa, Kumasi, with sensitization activities and an educational debate on gender equality. The international campaign, observed annually from 25 November to 10 December, mobilizes communities worldwide to end violence against women and girls. MTN Ghana’s effort this year focuses strongly on educating young people about both physical and digital forms of abuse, especially those targeting girls.…

MTN Ghana Launches Nationwide Campaign to End Digital Violence Against Women and Children MTN Ghana has launched a nationwide campaign as part of this year’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, focusing on the theme “Unite to End Digital Violence Against Women and Children.” The initiative is being implemented across multiple regions to raise awareness on harmful online behaviors and promote safer digital spaces. The launch event brought together more than 100 students from the Police Depot Cluster of Schools in Tesano. Addressing the gathering, Adwoa Afriyie Wiafe, MTN Ghana’s Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer, emphasized that the…

Bagbin Rallies First-Time MPs, Unveils Blueprint for a People-Centred, Transparent Parliament The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has engaged first-time Members of Parliament in an informal but strategic dialogue aimed at strengthening collaboration, deepening legislative competence, and advancing his vision for a more open and people-centred Parliament. The engagement, the first in a series, will soon be extended to senior MPs, the media and the general public through televised interactions—an initiative the Speaker believes will enhance transparency and reconnect citizens to the work of the Legislature. Addressing the MPs, Speaker Bagbin underscored the need to build…

Atwima Kwanwoma Mourns: NPP 2nd Vice Chairman Henry Akwasi Anning (Capo) Passes Away Source:Justice Baffour Awuah//www.dailywatchgh.com The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Atwima Kwanwoma Constituency has been hit with heartbreaking news following the sudden passing of its 2nd Vice Chairman, Mr. Henry Akwasi Anning, popularly known as Capo. Party executives and the Member of Parliament received confirmation of his death at about 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 7, 2025, throwing the constituency into a state of shock and grief. According to a statement issued by the Constituency Secretary, Mr. Richard Sarpong, a delegation of constituency executives visited the family…

Africa Must Create, Not Consume Technology, MTN Group SVP Charges ATU Graduates to Lead Continent’s Innovation Future Senior Vice President of MTN Group, Mr. Ebenezer Asante, has called for stronger collaboration between academia, industry and government to cultivate a new generation of African innovators capable of shaping the continent’s technological destiny. Speaking at the 2025 Graduation Ceremony of Accra Technical University (ATU), held under the theme “Emerging Technologies: How Prepared is the ATU Graduate?”, Mr. Asante urged young Africans to step boldly into the global innovation arena. He challenged graduates to move beyond being passive users of technology to becoming…

Akrofrom MP Challenges “Farming Is for the Poor” Mindset, Says Agriculture Is Ghana’s Hidden Wealth Engine Source:Justice Baffour Awuah//managing editor,www.dailywatchgh.com-0246930931 The Member of Parliament for the Akrofrom Constituency, Hon. Joseph Azuma, has issued a bold challenge to what he describes as one of society’s most damaging misconceptions—that farming is reserved for the poor, the uneducated, or those without opportunities. According to him, agriculture remains Ghana’s most underestimated wealth-building sector, with the potential to transform not just individual lives but the entire national economy. Hon. Azuma made these remarks at the 41st National Farmers’ Day celebration held at Wamasi in the…

Atwima Kwanwoma Launches Agric Revolution to Feed Ghana and Empower Farmers Source: Justice Baffour Awuah Credit:Mr Antwi head of ISD,Atwima Kwanwoma District. The Darko R/C School Park came alive on Friday with sights, sounds, and colors celebrating the 41st National Farmers’ Day in Atwima Kwanwoma District. The occasion was marked not only by festivities but also by a strong call to action for food security, agricultural innovation, and youth empowerment in farming. At the heart of the event, District Chief Executive (DCE) Hon. Grace Agyemang Asamoah unveiled an ambitious “Agric Revolution”, urging residents to embrace locally grown food, modern farming…