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Breaking News: Mpatuam Residents Protest Over Killing of Assembly Member Source: Justice Baffour//www.dailywatchgh.com Scores of aggrieved residents from mining communities in the Amansie West District of the Ashanti Region have stormed the streets of Mpatuam, demanding justice for their late Assembly Member, Hon. Sampson Dankwa. The residents allege that Hon. Dankwa was brutally killed by a group of masked, armed military men suspected to have been deployed by Asanko Gold Mine. Waving placards and chanting slogans such as “We need peace,” “Asanko Mines are wicked,” and “Manso needs peace,” the angry demonstrators vowed to cut all ties with the mining…

Mabesh FM’s Aduanaba Kofi Ampong Puts Smiles on Pupils’ Faces with Back-to-School Donation Drive” As a new academic term begins, a Kumasi-based journalist has stepped up to support children in rural schools with essential learning materials. Aduanaba Kofi Ampong Emmanuel, host of the Morning Show on Mabesh FM, reached out to pupils in the Atwima Nwabiagya South and Atwima Mponua Districts, donating exercise books, pens, and pencils to help ease the burden on parents and guardians. Beneficiary schools included Mpasatia Amadu D/A Basic School, African Faith Basic School in Mpasatia, Toase M/A, and Wioso Presby Basic A and B. Speaking…

Breaking News: Amansie West Assembly Members Demand Justice After Colleague’s Killing Source:www.dailywatchgh.com Tensions are boiling in the Amansie West District after the killing of Hon.Sampson Dankwa, popularly known as “Yete Sika So, Nti Yebedi Bi”, Assembly Member for Esaase Dominase. At a fiery press conference today, Presiding Member Hon. Antwi Bosiako AMPONSAH accused the military of “rampant brutality” against local leaders, warning that fear and panic are now gripping the district. The Assembly Members are demanding: A full and transparent investigation into the killing. Government action to rein in security excesses. Asanko Gold Mine to take care of the late…

Shock and Outrage as Military Brutality at Asanko Mines Claims Lives of Assemblyman and Resident in Manso Nkwanta The Manso Nkwanta constituency in the Ashanti Region has been thrown into grief and anger following a brutal incident at the Asanko Mines site, where military personnel allegedly attacked residents, leading to the death of an elected Assemblyman and another community member. The shocking development has sparked widespread condemnation, with Hon.Tweneboa Kodua Fokuo describing the incident as a heinous attack on democracy, human dignity, and the safety of ordinary citizens. “For months, residents have complained of intimidation and harassment by security forces…

NALAG Demands Justice After Shocking Death of Assembly Member in Mpatuam: Source:Justice Baffour//www.dailywatchgh.com(CEO cum Managing Editor-0246-930931) The Ashanti Regional branch of the National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana (NALAG) has expressed outrage and deep sorrow following the violent clashes in Mpatuam, Amansie West District, which claimed the life of a serving Assembly Member and a resident. In a strongly worded statement issued on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, the Association condemned the incident, describing it as “a painful loss not only to the family but also to Ghana’s local governance structure.” “The death of an elected representative serving his people…

Hmmmmm,Clash at Mpatuam: Assembly Member Shot Dead, Tensions Erupt Over Mining Dispute The Amansie West District of the Ashanti Region was thrown into chaos on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, when a violent clash between youth of Mpatuam and armed military men ended in tragedy. Hon. Samuel Danquah, Assembly Member for Aboabo, was fatally shot in the confrontation, while two other residents sustained severe gunshot wounds and are battling for their lives at a hospital. Eyewitnesses say the chaos was triggered after the youth accused security personnel linked to Asanko Mines of killing a miner the previous day. In anger, residents…

Tontokrom Military Clash: NDC’s Isham Alhassan Claims Sabotage, Clears Ashanti Regional Minister of Involvement The recent violent confrontation between armed military personnel and residents of Tontokrom in the Amansie South District has sparked heated political debate, with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) raising concerns over what they describe as an act of sabotage. Speaking on Ezra FM’s Adehyee Morning Show hosted by Rev. Kofi Asante Annin, NDC’s Isham Alhassan stated that the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, who also doubles as the head of the Regional Security Council, was completely unaware of the military deployment. According to Isham a…

NPP Bono Regional Chairman Abronye Arrested The Bono Regional Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffour, popularly known as Abronye, has been arrested by the Ghana Police Service. Details surrounding the circumstances of his arrest are yet to be made public, but the development has already sparked reactions within political circles and among supporters of the NPP. Chairman Abronye is well known for his outspoken nature and strong political commentary, making his arrest a matter of significant public interest. The Ghana Police Service is expected to issue an official statement to clarify the reasons behind the arrest.

MTN Ghana Builds a Nation of Innovators with 500 Bright Scholarships In a grand ceremony that celebrated hope, ambition, and the power of education, the MTN Ghana Foundation has awarded 500 Bright Scholarships to deserving students and teachers across the country for the 2025/2026 academic year. The colourful event took place on Monday, 8th September 2025, at the Law Faculty of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi, bringing together government officials, academia, traditional leaders, beneficiaries, and representatives of MTN Ghana. The occasion highlighted the company’s unwavering commitment to supporting education as a catalyst for…

Fear Grips Santasi Apire as Residents Stop Night Burial of Unknown Child Panic has hit the Santasi Apire New Site community in the Kwadaso Constituency of the Ashanti Region after residents stopped the burial of a mysterious 7-year-old child brought in from Accra. According to eyewitnesses, a landowner attempted to secretly bury the body without the approval of community chiefs or authorities. The proposed burial site, dangerously close to a water body, sparked fears of possible health hazards. Residents also suspect the strange move could be linked to ritual practices, fueling further tension in the area. Speaking to Angel News…