Author: HON JUSTICE BAFFOUR AWUAH 0246-930931

Otumfuo Topreman Kontihene Marks 50th Birthday with Charity, Calls for Responsible Parenting and Stronger State Support for Orphanages By:Justice Baffour/managing editor/www.dailywatchgh.com In a remarkable blend of celebration, philanthropy, and social commentary, Nana Okogyeadom Opoku Karikari II has urged Ghanaian parents to adopt responsible parenting by reducing birth rates to ensure the proper care and upbringing of their children. The revered traditional leader made this call during his 50th birthday celebration, an event that combined festivity with compassion and community service. As part of the occasion, Nana extended a generous hand to the Cherebu’s Children’s Home at…

ASHANTI MINISTER STEALS THE SHOW,Dr. Frank Amoakohene Unveils New Dance at MTN AshantiFest Concert Kumasi witnessed a rare blend of politics and entertainment over the weekend as Dr. Frank Amoakohene set social media buzzing with the launch of a new dance during the MTN AshantiFest sponsored concert night. The historic moment unfolded at Heroes Park, near the iconic Baba Yara Sports Stadium, where thousands of music lovers had gathered on Saturday, April 11, 2026, for one of the festival’s biggest highlights. In a surprising and energetic move, the Regional Minister mounted the stage and thrilled the crowd with…

MTN Ghana Powers Electrifying AshantiFest 2026 Concert in Kumasi Residents of Kumasi were treated to an unforgettable night of music and cultural celebration on Saturday, April 11, 2026, as MTN Ghana hosted the AshantiFest Music Concert at Heroes Park. The event, which drew thousands of music lovers, transformed the venue into a vibrant hub of sound, lights, and entertainment. From the opening moments, the concert delivered high-energy performances that kept patrons engaged throughout the night. The concert featured a lineup of notable Ghanaian acts, including Kweku Darlington and Oseikrom Sikani, who set the tone with energetic performances rooted in…

KUMASI ON FIRE: ASHANTIFEST 2026 MTN CONCERT ROCKS HEROES PARK WITH UNMATCHED ENERGY The city of Kumasi witnessed an electrifying takeover on Saturday, April 11,2026, as the MTN AshantiFest Music Concert transformed Heroes Park,Asokwa into a sea of sound, lights, and pure entertainment. What began as a modest community initiative has now exploded into one of Ghana’s most powerful entertainment showcases, firmly placing Kumasi at the center of the country’s creative economy. ASHANTIFEST: THE DRIVING FORCE At the heart of the excitement is AshantiFest,a flagship month-long festival that continues to redefine culture and commerce in the Ashanti Region. Led…

MTN Ghana Mobilises Mampong Residents, Secures 90 Pints of Blood to Boost Healthcare Leading telecommunications giant MTN Ghana has intensified its commitment to saving lives with a successful blood donation exercise in Mampong, collecting an impressive 90 pints to support local hospitals. The initiative, held at Dufie Square as part of the vibrant AshantiFest, drew massive community participation, with close to 100 residents turning up to contribute to the life saving effort. Medical officers were deployed as early as 6:00 am to screen donors and ensure their fitness. Beyond the blood donation, residents also benefited from…

Over 900 SMEs Trained as MTN Ghana Expands Digitisation and Business Support Nationwide Telecommunications giant MTN Ghana has intensified its support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the country, with over 900 businesses already benefiting from its flagship SME Accelerate Programme. The initiative, which began in 2024 as a one-month SME Month campaign, has now evolved into a comprehensive year-long intervention aimed at strengthening business growth, improving access to funding, and accelerating digital transformation. Speaking to journalists in Kumasi during the MTN SME Business Clinic, Senior Manager for SME Sales, Abubakri Sadick Mohammed, explained that the…

Minority Engages Cocoa Farmers in Ahafo Over Price Cuts;Seth Osei Akoto Warns Against Illegal Mining By:Hon Justice Baffour-managing editor/www dailywatchgh.com-0246930931 The Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Food and Agriculture Committee, Seth Osei Akoto, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, joined members of the Minority Caucus in Parliament to engage cocoa farmers across key constituencies in the Ahafo Region, following widespread concerns over the recent reduction in cocoa prices. The outreach exercise covered the Tano North, Asutifi North, and Asutifi South constituencies, where hundreds of cocoa farmers gathered to interact directly with the legislators. The engagement formed part of…

CALCULATED RISK OR ABSOLUTE FAITH? DECODING WONTUMI’S NATIONWIDE ENGAGEMENT WITH PARTY EXECUTIVES By: Gabriel Amoah In the unforgiving theatre of politics, where timing is everything and loyalty is often transactional; few moves are as quietly profound as the one recently undertaken by Bernard Antwi Boasiako, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party- who is seeking to lead the party as the next National Chairman. The just-ended nationwide tour, engaging every party executive- both constituency and regional- across all regions, raises a compelling question: was this a calculated political gamble, or a bold expression of absolute faith in…

Shock and Outrage as Newborn Baby Boy Is Abandoned at Kronkromase Cemetery Residents in disbelief as authorities launch investigation into disturbing early morning discovery A shocking and heartbreaking incident has stirred emotions within the Atasomanso electoral area following the discovery of an abandoned newborn baby boy at the Kronkromase cemetery in the early hours of Sunday morning. According to eyewitness accounts, residents who arrived at the scene were left in utter disbelief upon finding the helpless infant abandoned under distressing circumstances. Some community members expressed anger and sadness, describing the act as both inhumane and…

Florida Vice Mayor Found Dead; Husband Charged with First-Degree Murder A tragic incident has shaken the city of Coral Springs following the death of Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen, who was allegedly murdered by her husband in what authorities have described as a domestic violence case. According to police reports, the 38-year-old vice mayor was found dead in her bedroom after officers conducted a welfare check when she failed to attend scheduled official meetings, including a city commission session. Investigators revealed that her body was discovered wrapped in a comforter and trash bags. At the scene, officers also…