Author: HON JUSTICE BAFFOUR AWUAH 0246-930931

Atwima Kwanwoma DCE Cuts Sod for Landmark 24-Hour Economy Market; Twedie Set for Major Economic Transformation The District Chief Executive (DCE) for the Atwima Kwanwoma District Assembly, Hon. Grace Agyemang Asamoah, has officially cut sod for the construction of an ultra-modern 24-hour economy market at Twedie in the Ashanti Region, marking a significant milestone in the Government of Ghana’s flagship 24-hour economy agenda. The ambitious project is expected to transform commercial activities within the district, create thousands of direct and indirect employment opportunities, and position Atwima Kwanwoma as a major economic and trading hub in the Ashanti Region. …

SUBIN-AKWABOSO COMMUNITY BANK NEARS GH¢100 MILLION ASSETS MARK WITH OUTSTANDING 2025 PERFORMANCE By Hon. Justice Baffour-Awuah, Managing Editor, DailywatchGH/0246930931 Subin-Akwaboso Community Bank PLC has recorded one of its strongest financial performances in recent years, posting impressive growth across key financial indicators and reinforcing its position as one of Ghana’s leading community banks. The bank’s 2025 Annual Report and Financial Statements reveal remarkable progress in assets, deposits, investments, lending activities and profitability, reflecting growing public confidence and prudent management despite prevailing economic challenges. According to the report presented by Mr Nti Nyinaku,the board chairman,at the Bank’s 3rd…

2028 Elections:Fred Akwasi Nkansah Declares Bid for Bekwai NPP Chairmanship, Promises Unity and Victory By Justice Baffour-Awuah, Managing Editor, Dailywatchgh.com Contact: 0246-930931 A leading aspiring Constituency Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Bekwai Constituency of the Ashanti Region, Mr. Fred Akwasi Nkansah, has officially appealed to party delegates to entrust him with the chairmanship position ahead of the party’s internal elections. According to him, the NPP in Bekwai requires experienced, competent, and strategic leadership capable of reorganizing the party machinery and positioning it strongly for victory in the 2028 general elections scheduled for December 7,2028. Speaking…

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…