Author: HON JUSTICE BAFFOUR AWUAH 0246-930931

MP Osei-Akoto to Celebrate Heroes of Education in Atwima Mponua-Teachers, Staff & BECE Stars to Be Rewarded This Friday MP’s initiative aims to raise educational standards across Atwima Mponua In a remarkable display of commitment to education, the Member of Parliament for Atwima Mponua, Hon. Seth Osei-Akoto, will on Friday, October 10, 2025, host a Special Awards Ceremony to celebrate excellence among teachers, non-teaching staff, and top-performing BECE graduates across the district. The colourful event is scheduled to take place at the forecourt of the Atwima Mponua District Education Office in Nyinahin, and will bring together key education stakeholders, traditional…

Subin-Akwaboso Rural Bank Records 420% Profit Surge, Ranked 3rd Nationwide Source:www.dailywatchgh.com//Justice Baffour AWUAH, managing editor,0246-930931 Subin-Akwaboso Rural Bank PLC has achieved its strongest financial performance to date, posting a remarkable 420% profit jump and significant growth across all key indicators for the 2024 financial year. The Bank’s audited results show profit before tax skyrocketed to GH¢3.86 million, up from just GH¢741,526 in 2023. Profit after tax also surged to GH¢3.47 million, compared to GH¢664,052 the previous year. Fueled by growing customer confidence, total deposits nearly doubled, hitting GH¢46.9 million from GH¢21.3 million in 2023. Total assets expanded by more than…

Hon. Manu Morris Wins Praise as Bonteso Residents Join Hands for Sanitation Day Bonteso Residents Join Hon. Prince Manu Morris for Sanitation Day Residents of Bonteso in the Amansie West District of the Ashanti Region over the weekend joined their District Chief Executive, Hon. Prince Manu Morris, alongside security agencies and Assembly staff, to mark the National Sanitation Day with a massive cleanup exercise. Armed with brooms, shovels, and wheelbarrows, the community cleared choked gutters, swept streets, and weeded public spaces. The exercise drew a strong turnout, with both the youth and the elderly actively participating. Hon. Manu Morris praised…

A Thousand Cedis Each: Takorase Market Women Hail Bonsu’s Life-Changing Support The Assembly Member for the Takorase Electoral Area in the Amansie South District, Hon. Dominic Bonsu, has fulfilled a campaign pledge by disbursing Gh¢268,000 in business grants to 268 market women. Each beneficiary received Gh¢1,000 free of charge to expand their businesses and improve household incomes. Speaking at a ceremony in Takorase, Hon. Bonsu described the initiative as part of his vision to empower women and drive grassroots development. “When I asked for your mandate, I promised to support market women to grow their businesses. Today, I am fulfilling…

Beyond Connectivity: AI and Innovation to Drive Telecom Growth MTN CEO: AI, Coding and Innovation to Power the Next Wave of Telecom Growth The future of Ghana’s telecommunications industry goes far beyond just making calls and browsing the internet. According to MTN Ghana’s CEO, Stephen Blewett, the real growth will come from Artificial Intelligence (AI), coding, and the creativity of young innovators. Speaking on an Accra radio show, Mr. Blewett explained that while telecom networks provide the backbone for innovation, the real value lies in the platforms and solutions built on top of them. “The real growth in telecoms won’t…

NYINAHIN Goes All Out For National Sanitation Day Nyinahin Residents Join Hands to Mark National Sanitation Day Nyinahin township came alive as residents, staff of the Atwima Mponua District Assembly, and various community groups turned out in large numbers to observe the National Sanitation Day with a massive cleanup exercise. The exercise saw participants desilting gutters, sweeping streets, and clearing refuse dumps in a united effort to promote cleanliness and healthy living. The impressive turnout reflected the strong sense of community spirit in Nyinahin, as people from all walks of life came together with one common goal to make the…

Atwima Mponua DCE Inspires Pupils of Nyinahin with Learning Materials Source:www.dailywatchgh.com Hon. Issahaque Ibrahim Supports Alma Maters with Learning Materials In a heartwarming gesture of giving back, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Atwima Mponua, Hon. Issahaque Ibrahim, revisited his alma maters Nyinahin Islamic Primary School and Nyinahin D/A Junior High School earlier this week. He interacted with pupils and donated essential learning materials to support their studies. The items donated included books, pens, boxes of pencils, and other supplies worth thousands of Ghana cedis. The visit was marked by excitement among both staff and pupils, as Hon. Issahaque encouraged…

Atwima Mponua DCE Strengthens Ties With Farmers and Beauticians Source: Justice Baffour//www.dailywatchgh.com The District Chief Executive for Atwima Mponua, Hon. Issahaque Ibrahim,has reaffirmed his commitment to inclusive development after hosting two influential groups in the district on Monday. The first delegation was from the Association of Cocoa, Coffee and Shea Nuts Farmers of Atwima Mponua,led by the Ashanti Regional Chairman. The farmers congratulated the DCE and pledged their support for efforts to boost agriculture and improve farmer welfare. Later, the Association of Beauticians also paid a courtesy call, expressing their readiness to collaborate with the Assembly on skills development and…

Galamsey Fight or Political Theatre? Asantehene Exposes State’s Double Standards Ghana’s Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah—who also serves as acting Minister for Environment, Science and Technology,has declared the country’s forest reserves and river bodies as Security Zones to be protected at all costs. The announcement came during the closing ceremony of a week-long training for the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) in Sunyani. The Minister reaffirmed government’s “uncompromising commitment” to end galamsey. But critics say the rhetoric masks a deeper paradox: state institutions mandated to enforce the law are allegedly compromised. For over a decade,…

Mining Under the Microscope:Hon.Buah Unveils Audit Committee to Clean Up Large-Scale Operations Ghana’s mining sector is set for a major shake-up as the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP), inaugurates a Large-Scale Mining Audit Committee to scrutinize and streamline the industry. The initiative, according to the Minister, forms part of government’s broader plan to not only reform mining laws and policies but also strengthen the institutions that regulate them. Speaking at the ceremony, Hon. Buah noted that while progress had been made in addressing challenges in small-scale mining, attention must now turn to the large-scale…