Author: HON JUSTICE BAFFOUR AWUAH 0246-930931

Scrap Dealers in Ashanti to Introduce ID Cards to Curb Attacks and Misidentification New initiative aims to protect members from mob justice and clear misconceptions about their work The Ashanti Regional branch of the Scrap Dealers Association has announced plans to introduce official identification cards for its members as part of efforts to curb rising cases of false accusations and mob attacks. According to the Regional President, Abdulai Jagala, many legitimate scrap dealers have become targets of violence due to widespread misconceptions that associate their trade with criminal activity. Speaking in an interview with Adom News reporter Kwadwo Obeng Mireku,…

Three Arraigned Before Bekwai Circuit Court Over Alleged Robbery By Justice Baffour Awuah | DailyWatchGH Bekwai,Ashanti Region-Three individuals have been arraigned before the Circuit Court in Bekwai for their alleged involvement in a robbery incident that occurred at Ekorase near Jacobu in the Ashanti Region. The accused persons, identified as Justice Oduro, also known as Akwasi Ketewaa (alias Kwame), George Tweneboah, and Kwaku T.T, are facing two counts of conspiracy to commit robbery and robbery, contrary to Sections 23(1) and 149 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). According to the charge sheet presented by the prosecution, the accused…

EPA Cracks Down: Manufacturers Face 5-10 Years Jail Under New Environmental Law By DailyWatchGH News Desk The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has intensified its enforcement drive under the newly enacted Environmental Protection Act, 2025 (Act 1124), sensitising about 20 manufacturing firms in Ejisu on strict compliance requirements, warning that violations could attract prison terms ranging from five to ten years. The engagement forms part of the Authority’s broader strategy to strengthen regulatory compliance and enhance oversight of environmental practices across the country. It also seeks to empower the EPA to review and revoke approvals in environmentally sensitive areas that pose…

Atwima Kwanwoma Celebrates Young Athletic Champion DCE rewards Blessed Owusu as school seeks support to improve sports facilities St.Hubert Seminary Senior High School has presented a trophy to the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Atwima Kwanwoma District Assembly, Honourable Grace Agyemang Asamoah, in recognition of the outstanding performance of one of its students in the just-ended Senior High School Athletics Competition. Blessed Owusu,a first-year student and native of Atwima Yabi, emerged the overall best athlete after winning the 100m, 200m, and 400m events. He, together with school authorities, paid a courtesy call on the DCE to officially present the trophy.…

BREAKING NEWS:One Dead in Violent Clash Among Illegal Miners at Segemase A 30-year-old man identified as Dumenya has tragically lost his life following a violent confrontation among a group of illegal miners, popularly known as galamsey operators. The incident occurred at the Segemase Government Forest near Kyebi in the Eastern Region of Ghana. According to reports, the deceased was allegedly attacked and killed during a dispute over a galamsey pit. His assailants are said to have dumped his body into the mining pit after the fatal assault. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, but sources indicate that tensions among…

TRAGEDY IN OTI REGION: THREE BURNT TO DEATH IN NKWANTA SOUTH CONFLICT Elderly man and two youths killed on farm as escalating violence forces residents to flee their homes NKWANTA SOUTH-Tensions have escalated sharply in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region following the brutal killing of three individuals linked to the ongoing local conflict. The victims,77-year-old Nana Achinake Iddrisu, 24-year-old Fusheni Achinake, and 17-year-old Nuhu Achinake,were reportedly attacked while working on their farm and subsequently burnt beyond recognition. The incident has sparked widespread fear across the area, forcing many residents to flee, leaving parts of the town nearly…

Community Market Commissioned to Boost Local Economy and Empower Traders DCE lauds private initiative, calls for proper management and community ownership By Justice Baffour Awuah | Managing Editor, Dailywatchgh.com | 0246930931 A significant milestone in local economic development has been marked with the official commissioning of a newly constructed community market,an initiative spearheaded by a visionary individual to enhance trade and improve livelihoods within the area. Delivering the opening remarks, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Atwima Kwanwoma in the Ashanti Region, Hon. Grace Agyemang Asamoah, described the occasion as a moment of pride and progress for the entire community.…

SOLoku Festival:Manhyia South’s Bold Cultural Power Play to Drive Jobs,Tourism, and Political Unity MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah unveils ambitious festival vision to transform Manhyia South into a cultural and economic hub, positioning the constituency as a model for grassroots-driven development in Ghana By Justice Baffour-Awuah/ Managing Editor, DailyWatchGH.com/ 0246930931 A new wave of excitement and political momentum is sweeping through Manhyia South Constituency as preparations intensify for the maiden edition of the highly anticipated Soloku Festival,an initiative being hailed as a transformative force for cultural revival,economic empowerment, and social cohesion. The landmark festival was officially unveiled in Kumasi at…

Private Basic Schools Demand Fair Share of Government Support Stakeholders warn of widening inequality in education as private institutions call for inclusion in state-funded resources Source: Justice Baffour- managing editor/www.dailywatchgh.com-0246930931 Pressure is mounting on government to extend vital support to private basic schools, as education stakeholders intensify calls for fairness in the distribution of teaching and learning resources across Ghana. While public basic schools continue to benefit from government-supplied materials such as textbooks, exercise books, chalk, and other essential logistics, private schools,despite their growing contribution to national education,remain largely excluded from such assistance. This imbalance, stakeholders argue,is undermining efforts to…

WORKING CHAIRMAN FOR A WINNING PARTY: WHY WONTUMI IS THE FUTURE OF THE NPP The journey to the five Northern regions was not merely a campaign tour—it was a powerful awakening. It revealed the heartbeat of the New Patriotic Party, exposed the urgent need for bold, grassroots-driven leadership, and reaffirmed one unshakable truth: the future of the NPP must be built on hard work, unity, and unwavering commitment. Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, widely known as Wontumi, did not just travel—he connected, he listened, and he inspired a renewed sense of purpose across every region he touched. That is not just…