Author: HON JUSTICE BAFFOUR AWUAH 0246-930931

Calm,Confident and Ready:Bawumia Rallies NPP Minority Caucus as Seth Osei-Akoto Reaffirms Party’s Comeback Agenda By:Hon Justice Baffour-managing editor Dailywatchgh The Member of Parliament for Atwima Mponua Constituency, Seth Osei Akoto, has reaffirmed his dedication to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and its future political direction after participating in a strategic meeting between the Minority Caucus and the party’s Presidential Candidate and President-in-Waiting, Mahamudu Bawumia. The high-level engagement, held ahead of Parliament’s resumption on Thursday, focused on strengthening the Minority Caucus’ preparedness, unity, and leadership approach as the NPP positions itself as a credible alternative government ready to reclaim…

Compassion in Action: Nana Poku and Isaac Ampiah Koran Support Onipa Hia Mmoa Orphanage at Kwaamang Source: Justice Baffour/Daily Watch GH A remarkable act of kindness and humanity was witnessed at Kwaamang in the Bekwai Municipality of the Ashanti Region,as renowned media personality Nana Poku of Angel FM, together with philanthropist Mr. Isaac Ampiah Koran, donated assorted items to the Onipa Hia Mmoa Orphanage Home. The donation exercise formed part of efforts aimed at supporting the welfare and wellbeing of vulnerable children at the facility. The items presented are expected to help ease some of the daily challenges…

GOVERNMENT INVESTS GH¢7.5 MILLION IN OTAAKROM TECHNICAL INSTITUTE TO BOOST TVET EDUCATION By:Hon Justice Baffour-managing editor/Dailywatchgh/0246930931 The government’s commitment to strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Ghana received a major boost in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region following the sod-cutting ceremony for a major infrastructure expansion project at Otaakrom Technical Institute (OTI). The District Chief Executive for the Atwima Mponua District Assembly, Mr. Issahak Ibrahim, officially cut the sod for the commencement of the GH¢7.5 million project aimed at expanding and retooling the institution to enhance technical and vocational training in the…

OTAAKROM TECHNICAL INSTITUTE GETS MAJOR TVET BOOST AS SOD IS CUT FOR NEW TRAINING PROJECT Source: Justice Baffour-Managing Editor, Dailywatchgh | 0246-930931 The drive towards technical and vocational education development in the Atwima Mponua District received a major boost on Tuesday, 19th May 2026, as stakeholders gathered at Otaakrom Technical and Vocational Institute for a sod-cutting ceremony to commence a significant infrastructure and training project aimed at strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in the area. The colourful and impactful ceremony brought together key government officials, traditional authorities, education stakeholders, assembly members, students, and residents…

Atwima Mponua District Assembly, SIF to Cut Sod for New Technical Training Centre at Otaakrom The Atwima Mponua District Assembly in collaboration with the Social Investment Fund is set to hold a sod cutting ceremony for the establishment of a new Technical Training Centre at Otaakrom in the Ashanti Region. The event is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 19th May 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Otaakrom TVET Centre. The initiative forms part of efforts by the Assembly and its development partners to strengthen technical and vocational education, empower the youth with employable skills and create sustainable job…

GALAMSEY:Ghana’s Poisoned Rivers and Dying Forests-The Environmental Crisis Threatening Africa’s Future Illegal Mining Activities Continue to Destroy Water Bodies, Forest Reserves and Farmlands as Communities Cry for Urgent Action By Justice Baffour Managing Editor Daily Watch GH 0246930931 Across several communities in Ghana and many parts of Africa, an environmental catastrophe is unfolding quietly but dangerously. Rivers that once provided clean drinking water have turned brown and poisonous, fertile farmlands are rapidly disappearing, and forest reserves are being destroyed at an alarming rate due to illegal mining activities popularly known as “galamsey.” What was once considered a small-scale survival…

Persistent Power Outages and Insecurity Threaten Academic Activities at Nkawie SHS The Headmistress of Nkawie Senior High Technical School in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti Region, Madam Faustina Sekyere, has expressed grave concern over the persistent power outages disrupting academic activities and threatening student safety on campus. According to her, the recurring electricity interruptions have severely affected teaching and learning, making it difficult for both students and teachers to maintain effective academic engagement. She noted that the unstable power supply continues to disrupt classroom activities, practical lessons, evening studies, and overall academic productivity in the school.…

Nkawie SHTS Cries Over Persistent Power Outages and Insecurity as Old Student Donates Generator Students and management of Nkawie Senior High Technical School have for years expressed grave concern over persistent power outages and increasing security challenges affecting teaching and learning in the school, prompting renewed calls for urgent intervention from stakeholders, old students, philanthropists, and the general public. According to the Headmistress, Madam Faustina Sekyere,the recurring “Dumsor” situation has become a major setback to academic work, particularly impacting students’ preparation for examinations and overall academic performance. She explained that the unstable electricity supply frequently disrupts evening studies,…

Women Entrepreneurs Benefit from MTN Nkosuo Initiative Hundreds of women tailors and dressmakers across Ghana have received business and digital skills training under the MTN Nkosuo initiative led by MTN Ghana in partnership with Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) and Kola Market. The programme, organised by MobileMoney Fintech Limited during the Ghana National Tailors and Dressmakers Association mini conference at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, focused on bookkeeping, digital marketing, financial management, and mobile money operations for women-led MSMEs. Speaking to journalists, Charles Osei-Wusu said the initiative aims to help small businesses embrace digital transformation and…

Wassa Amenfi East MCE Hands Over 220KV Generator to Wassa Akropong Government Hospital The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Wassa Amenfi East, Raymond Nana Ebbah, has handed over a brand new 220KV generator to the Wassa Akropong Government Hospital to help improve electricity supply at the facility. The generator is expected to serve as an alternative power source during outages, ensuring uninterrupted healthcare delivery and supporting emergency services at the hospital. Speaking during the presentation, Hon. Raymond Nana Ebbah emphasized that quality healthcare remains one of his top priorities and assured residents of the municipality of continued support…