Author: HON JUSTICE BAFFOUR AWUAH 0246-930931

Tension Erupts in Tontokrom as Residents Resist Unauthorized Military Over Mining Restrictions Source: Justice Baffour//www.dailywatchgh.com Tontokrom, a mining community in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region, has been thrown into turmoil following a fierce standoff between residents and heavily armed military personnel allegedly deployed without the approval of the Ashanti Regional Minister or the ruling NDC government. The residents, who depend largely on small-scale mining for their livelihoods, accuse the soldiers of acting on behalf of Asanko Gold Mine, a large-scale mining company that has laid claim to multiple concessions across the Amansie enclave. They argue that the…

MTN Ghana Dominates 2025 Investor Relations Awards with Four Major Wins MTN Ghana has once again stamped its authority in corporate governance and stakeholder engagement, sweeping four coveted titles at the 2025 Investor Relations Leadership Awards Africa, held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra on Friday, August 29. Organised by the Governance and Business Boardroom, the awards recognised MTN Ghana’s outstanding leadership in transparency, accountability, and investor communication. The telecom giant walked away with: Overall Best Investor Relations Practice Best Printed Annual Report (2024) Best Investor Relations by a CFO,Antoinette Kwofie Investor Relations Professional of the Year,Jeremiah Opoku A Testament…

A New Ghana Dream:Adutwum Vows to Make Bold Poverty History: Hon. Dr. Osei Yaw Adutwum, a frontrunner in the race for the NPP’s 2028 presidential flagbearer slot, has made a resounding pledge: to make poverty a thing of the past in Ghana. The former Education Minister declared that his presidential ambition is anchored on one driving mission lifting millions of Ghanaians out of poverty and building a nation of prosperity. Speaking at a symposium organized by the Ashanti Youth Association (AYA) at the Golden Bean Hotel in Kumasi, Dr. Adutwum unveiled a bold development model inspired by China’s historic rise…

Mahama Plotting Judicial Coup?” –Prof. Kingsley Nyarko Explodes Over CJ’s Removal Ghana’s political landscape has been thrown into turmoil following the sudden dismissal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. Kwadaso Member of Parliament,Professor Kingsley Nyarko, has launched a blistering attack on President John Dramani Mahama, accusing him of “dictatorial and tyrannical tendencies” and warning that the move amounts to nothing short of a judicial coup d’état. “This removal is a blot on our democracy. It dangerously undermines the independence of the judiciary and erodes public trust in governance,” Prof. Nyarko declared. The Presidency has defended the decision, insisting it followed due…

A New Ghana Dream:Adutwum Vows to Make Bold Poverty History: Hon. Dr. Osei Yaw Adutwum, a frontrunner in the race for the NPP’s 2028 presidential flagbearer slot, has made a resounding pledge: to make poverty a thing of the past in Ghana. The former Education Minister declared that his presidential ambition is anchored on one driving mission lifting millions of Ghanaians out of poverty and building a nation of prosperity. Speaking at a symposium organized by the Ashanti Youth Association (AYA) at the Golden Bean Hotel in Kumasi, Dr. Adutwum unveiled a bold development model inspired by China’s historic rise…

Feed Ghana Project Thrives in Sekyere Kumawu Districts Credit:ISD(Sekyere Kumawu District) The Sekyere Kumawu District Assembly recently played host to Hon. Gordon Asubonteng, Deputy Coordinator of the Feed Ghana initiative, in a visit that proved to be highly successful. During his visit, Hon. Asubonteng engaged in a productive meeting with Hon. Akwasi Amankwaa, the District Chief Executive. The discussion centered on the progress, achievements, and challenges of the Feed Ghana Project in the district. The project has been making significant strides in enhancing food production and sustainability in Sekyere Kumawu. Hon. Amankwaa reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to supporting farmers and…

Importing Hunger: Ghana’s Corn Crisis and the Silent Betrayal of Local Farmers Ghana is bracing for a record 67% surge in corn imports for 2025/26—a figure that should alarm anyone who cares about food sovereignty and rural livelihoods. What looks like a lifeline for food security is, in truth, a slow-acting poison: one that could cripple local agriculture, bankrupt farmers, and lock the nation into dangerous dependency. The contradiction is painful. Even as the government signs off on massive corn imports, thousands of farmers are still stuck with unsold grain from last season. Their maize sits in barns and on…

Prof. Kingsley Nyarko Pushes for Swift Resumption of Kwadaso-Beposo AstroTurf Project Source: Justice BAFFOUR, Managing editor//www.dailywatchgh.com(0246930931) The Member of Parliament for Kwadaso, Professor Kingsley Nyarko, has renewed his push for the long-delayed Kwadaso-Beposo AstroTurf project, assuring constituents that the stalled facility is now back on track for completion. Speaking in an interview on Kumasi-based Hello FM, Prof. Nyarko explained that the delay stemmed largely from contractual bottlenecks, which have now been addressed after sustained engagements with Ghana Gas and the Ministry of Energy. According to the MP, Ghana Gas recently conducted a nationwide audit of AstroTurf projects, leading to the…

Prof. Kingsley Nyarko Pushes for Swift Resumption of Kwadaso-Beposo AstroTurf Project Source: Justice BAFFOUR//Managing editor,www.dailywatchgh.com(0246-930931) The Member of Parliament for Kwadaso, Professor Kingsley Nyarko, has renewed his push for the long-delayed Kwadaso-Beposo AstroTurf project, assuring constituents that the stalled facility is now back on track for completion. Speaking in an interview on Kumasi-based Hello FM, Prof. Nyarko explained that the delay stemmed largely from contractual bottlenecks, which have now been addressed after sustained engagements with Ghana Gas and the Ministry of Energy. According to the MP, Ghana Gas recently conducted a nationwide audit of AstroTurf projects, leading to the Kwadaso-Beposo…

From Books to Blessings:CSU Supports Vulnerable Residents Of Edwenase: Source:www.dailywatchgh.com Christian Service University (CSU) has once again demonstrated that education goes beyond the classroom. As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) and annual outreach compassion program, the university has donated assorted essentials and food items worth thousands of Ghana cedis to the Edwenase Cheshire Home in the Kwadaso Municipality of the Ashanti Region. The gesture, described as a timely act of love and compassion, seeks to ease the daily burdens of vulnerable residents, most of whom are persons with disabilities, while putting smiles on their faces. Presenting the items,…