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Tragedy in Amansie Central:Four Feared Dead at Sukuumu Mining Site Source:Justice Baffour-Awuah managing editor, Dailywatchgh At least four people have reportedly lost their lives at Sukuumu, a mining community near Gyaman Nkwanta in the Amansie Central District of the Ashanti Region. Information gathered from closed sources indicates that the incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, throwing the community into shock and fear. Confirming the development to Dailywatchgh.com, the District Chief Executive for Amansie Central and head of the District Security Council (DISEC), Hon. Emmanuel Obeng-Agyemang, disclosed that the Amansie Central District Police Commander under the…

Eid-ul-Adha: Ashanti Chief Butcher Calls for International Upgrade of Kumasi Abattoir The Ashanti Regional Chief Butcher, Alhaji Ibrahim Wahab Tikuma, has appealed to government to urgently support the modernization of the Kumasi Abattoir, popularly known as A.A Abattoir, into an international-standard facility to boost meat production and create more jobs for the youth. According to him, butchers at the Kumasi Abattoir slaughter not less than 150 cattle daily in Kumasi alone, while over 1,000 goats are also processed every day to meet the growing demand for meat in the Ashanti Region. Speaking in an interview with journalists…

We Deserve Better Roads Too- Odotobri MP Cries Out Over Poor Road Network By: Justice Baffour-managing editor, Dailywatchgh Residents of the Odotobri Constituency in the Ashanti Region may soon see relief from years of struggling with deplorable roads, as Member of Parliament, Hon. Lawyer Anthony Mmieh, passionately pushes for the area to be included in government’s flagship Big Push road agenda. The MP made the passionate appeal while inspecting a 29-kilometre reshaped road stretch linking the Huu and Hia Yeya electoral areas,a project initiated through collaborative efforts between his office and local communities. According to him,…

Fahiakobo Gets Major Healthcare Boost as New CHPS Compound Opens Residents of Fahiakobo in the Amansie Central District are set to enjoy improved access to quality healthcare following the official commissioning of a newly constructed Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) Compound by the District Assembly. The facility, commissioned on Monday, May 25, 2026, is expected to provide essential healthcare services including antenatal care, child welfare services, immunization, health education, treatment of minor ailments, preventive healthcare, and emergency response for residents within the community and surrounding areas. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the District Chief Executive…

Kejetia Phase II Crisis Leaves 150 Workers Jobless Fresh concerns have emerged over the prolonged delay of the Kejetia Phase II Market Project in Kumasi following reports that construction firm CONTRACTA has laid off about 150 workers due to the stalled nature of the project. The affected workers, made up of engineers, technicians, artisans and labourers, are said to represent nearly two-thirds of the project’s workforce. Sources close to the company disclosed that the decision became inevitable after months of inactivity at the construction site, with workers reportedly staying home while still receiving salaries despite the suspension of…

Ghana Launches New e-Visa Platform to Boost Security and Trade Minister for the Interior and Member of Parliament for Asawase Constituency, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has described the launch of Ghana’s new e-Visa platform as a major breakthrough in the country’s digital transformation drive. The platform was officially launched in Accra by President John Dramani Mahama alongside Ministers of State and other government officials. According to Hon. Muntaka, the initiative is designed to improve service delivery, strengthen border security, promote tourism and trade, and position Ghana as a leading digital gateway in Africa. President Mahama announced that African passport holders…

MTN Group Celebrates Africa Day with Renewed Commitment to Africa’s Digital and Economic Transformation Leading pan-African telecommunications giant MTN Group has reaffirmed its commitment to driving Africa’s digital and economic transformation as the continent marked this year’s Africa Day celebrations. In a media release issued on May 25, 2026, the company described itself as a proudly African organisation dedicated to unlocking the continent’s enormous potential through digital innovation, connectivity and financial inclusion. Quoting Ghana’s first President, Kwame Nkrumah -“I am not African because I was born in Africa, but because Africa was born in me”-MTN highlighted the importance of…

MP Elvis Osei Mensah Dapaah Delivers Relief to Mpasaaso No.1 with Commissioning of Modern Toilet Facility Residents of Mpasaaso No.1 in the Ahafo Ano South West District of the Ashanti Region have heaped praise on the Member of Parliament for the area, Elvis Osei Mensah Dapaah, following the commissioning of a newly constructed 16-seater modern toilet facility to address the community’s long-standing sanitation challenges. The ultra-modern facility, which is expected to significantly improve sanitation and public health conditions in the area, has brought renewed hope and relief to residents who for years struggled with the absence…

Hon. Yentumi Calls for Swift Action Following Assault at Manso Nkwanta During Album Compilation A cloud of tension and fear is hanging over the Manso Nkwanta Constituency after shocking reports of assault and intimidation emerged during the NPP’s ongoing album compilation exercise. Former NPP Parliamentary Aspirant, Hon. Fredrick Kwadwo Nkansah, widely known as Hon. Yentumi, has strongly condemned the alleged attack on a polling station executive, describing the incident as unfortunate, disturbing, and a threat to the peace and stability of the constituency. In a strongly worded press statement, Hon. Yentumi revealed that beyond the reported assault, several innocent…

Ghanaian Youth Must Prepare to Hold the NDC Accountable in 2028 for Its Broken Employment Promises,Yiadom Boakye (YB)-Former NUGS President writes The frustration sweeping across Ghanaian youth is no longer a whisper,it is a roar. Unemployment and the unconscionable delays in public sector recruitment have become defining wounds of this generation, and the anger is no longer containable. At the heart of this crisis are two of the nation’s most critical professions: nursing and teaching. These are not abstract statistics. Behind every delayed posting and every unfilled vacancy is a human being,a young Ghanaian who studied hard, completed…