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Parliament Is a New School for All,Speaker Bagbin As He Presents Constitution to Newly Sworn-In MPs Source: Justice Baffour//www.dailywatchgh.com Alidu Seidu and Bernard Bediako officially join Parliament after swearing-in ceremony in Accra The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has presented copies of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana to the newly sworn-in Members of Parliament, Hon. Alidu Seidu and Hon. Bernard Bediako. Speaking after administering the oath of office, Speaker Bagbin described Parliament as a “new school” where every member, regardless of experience, must continuously learn and grow in service to the nation. He reminded the two…

IMMEDIATE PAST ANGLICAN ARCHBISHOP WARNS MINISTERS AGAINST WORLDLY PURSUITS Most Rev. Dr. Daniel Yinkah Sarfo urges pastors to focus on salvation, not material wealth, during Obuasi induction service Source: www.dailywatchgh.com Credit: Augustine Appau Agyanuro The immediate past Archbishop of the Anglican Church, Most Rev. Dr. Daniel Yinkah Sarfo, has issued a stern warning to young and upcoming ministers of God to desist from chasing wealth, fame, and worldly pleasures, stressing that their divine calling is to preach salvation and lead souls to Christ. The Archbishop made this passionate appeal during the induction service of Rev. Emmanuel Amoako Okyere as the…

MYSTERY IN KUMASI: Police Probe Unnatural Death of Young Senegalese National The Ashanti Regional Police Command has launched a full-scale investigation into the mysterious death of a 20-year-old Senegalese national identified as Cheith Toure, whose body was found and deposited at the Ebenezer Mortuary at Tafo, Kumasi. According to a police statement signed by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Godwin Ahianyo, Head of the Public Affairs Unit, initial investigations revealed that the deceased was conveyed to the mortuary by a man identified only as Issah, who claimed to be Toure’s brother. Police sources indicate that on October 16, 2025, the…

MYSTERY IN KUMASI: Police Probe Unnatural Death of Young Senegalese National The Ashanti Regional Police Command has launched a full-scale investigation into the mysterious death of a 20-year-old Senegalese national identified as Cheith Toure, whose body was found and deposited at the Ebenezer Mortuary at Tafo, Kumasi. According to a police statement signed by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Godwin Ahianyo, Head of the Public Affairs Unit, initial investigations revealed that the deceased was conveyed to the mortuary by a man identified only as Issah, who claimed to be Toure’s brother. Police sources indicate that on October 16, 2025, the…

Speaker Bagbin Elected Chairman of IPU Africa Group,Ghana Rises to Global Parliamentary Leadership By Justice Baffour//www.dailywatchgh.com Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has been unanimously elected as Chairperson of the 52-member Africa Geopolitical Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), a major diplomatic and leadership achievement that cements Ghana’s growing influence in global parliamentary affairs. The election, which took place during the 151st IPU Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, marks a significant moment in the country’s parliamentary history. The victory elevates Ghana to a prominent seat in international parliamentary diplomacy, further showcasing Speaker Bagbin’s towering influence and experience…

Atwima Mponua U-17 Tournament Ends in Style: Nyinahin Zone A and Otaakrom Qualify as District Prepares for Regional Showdown Source:Justice BAFFOUR//www.dailywatcgh.com Atwima Mponua District has once again proven its growing reputation as a powerhouse of youth football talent, as the Inter-Zonal U-17 Football Tournament came to an exciting close, delivering thrilling action, raw skill, and unforgettable moments across all participating zones. The tournament formed part of the Ashanti Regional Youth Football Development Project, an initiative spearheaded by the Ashanti Regional Minister, Hon. Dr. Frank Amoakohene, aimed at identifying and nurturing young football talents across the region. As part of this…

MTN Ghana Boosts Cyber Smarts: Staff Trained to Guard the Network and Customers from Cyber Threats Telecom giant empowers staff with vital cybersecurity and digital safety skills to strengthen network reliability and customer In a strong show of commitment to digital safety and service excellence, MTN Ghana has empowered staff within its Northern Business District with intensive cybersecurity and capacity-building training at the company’s Kaase Cell Site in Kumasi. The session, held as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, brought together engineers, field officers, and customer service teams for hands-on learning in network operations, data protection, and cyber hygiene all geared…

PURC Sparks National Dialogue in Kumasi Over 2025-2030 Utility Tariff Plan The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has ignited a major public conversation on Ghana’s utility pricing structure as it hosted a regional public hearing in the Ashanti Region on the proposed Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO) for 2025–2030. The well-attended event, held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the Prempeh Assembly Hall in Kumasi, forms part of the Commission’s nationwide stakeholder engagement series designed to promote transparency, accountability, and inclusiveness in Ghana’s utility tariff review process. The forum brought together key players in the energy and water sectors, including the…

Breaking News:Queen Mother of Mampong Nominates 51-Year-Old Leslie Nkansah Osei-Bonsu as Next Mamponghene The royal winds are blowing through Asante Mampong once again as Nana Agyakomaa Difie II, the Queen of Mampong, has officially nominated Leslie Nkansah Osei-Bonsu, a 51-year-old geospatial technology expert, as the next Mamponghene. The nomination comes after the passing of the revered Daasebre Osei Bonsu II in April 2025, marking the beginning of a new era in the Mampong Traditional Area. A Royal Rite of Passage On Monday, a deeply symbolic traditional rite was performed at the Mampong Palace to seal the Queen’s choice,a crucial step…

Breaking News:Ashanti Shock: Two Men Nabbed for Brutal Murder and Robbery at Tweapease-Aboo: Source:Justice BAFFOUR//www.dailywatchgh.com Residents of Tweapease-Aboo in the Ashanti Region have been left in shock and fear following the arrest of two young men allegedly involved in the murder and robbery of 20-year-old Kofi Mensah. The suspects, identified as Solomon Opoku and Collins Aboagye, were arrested through intelligence-led police operations after several days of meticulous investigation by the Ashanti South Regional Police Command. How the Crime Happened According to police reports, the two suspects attacked and killed the victim on October 6, 2025, and escaped with his Haojin…