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Ashanti Region Completes MMDCE Appointments: Final Two Sworn In In a significant milestone for the Ashanti Region, the final two Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) have officially been sworn into office. Hon. Yakubu Issifu takes the helm at Mampong, while Hon. Ishaaq Ibrahim assumes leadership in Atwima Mponua. At the ceremony held this evening, the Regional Minister urged the newly inducted MMDCEs to approach their duties with urgency and dedication, noting their relatively late start. He emphasized the need for them to quickly align with the region’s ongoing development agenda. Expressing gratitude to H.E. President John Dramani Mahama for…

Ashanti REGSEC Imposes Night Motorbike Ban, Halts Football Tournament Amid Rising Violence The Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has imposed strict measures to restore peace following recent violent clashes. Night Motorbike Ban: Effective immediately, all motorbike use after 7:00 p.m. is banned. Unlicensed bikes and those without functional lights are also prohibited. Football Tournament Suspended: An ongoing inter-tribal football competition has been put on hold to prevent further tensions. Additional Restrictions: Motorbike riders are banned from wearing smocks, which can conceal weapons. Security Presence: Police and military teams have been deployed to protect lives, property, and maintain order. Call for…

MTN Ghana Takes a Seat at the PMI Global Executive Table,And Puts Africa in the Spotlight: Big news for Ghana, big news for Africa: MTN Ghana has just joined the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Global Executive Council (GEC),an invite-only circle of global heavyweights shaping the future of project leadership. This isn’t just a corporate pat on the back. It’s a bold signal that Africa’s voice is getting louder in boardrooms where the rules of high-impact project delivery are written. What’s the Big Deal About the GEC? Think of the GEC as the VIP room of project management. Only organizations…

STAKEHOLDERS’ CONTRIBUTIONS CRUCIAL TO SSNIT’S ABILITY TO SECURE DIGNITY AND LIVELIHOOD FOR PENSIONERS The Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Mr. Kwesi Afreh Biney, has underscored the vital role of stakeholders’ contributions in safeguarding the dignity and livelihoods of over 257,000 pensioners currently on the Trust’s payroll. Speaking at a Staff Breakfast Meeting in Kumasi, Mr. Biney stressed that employer compliance and digital transformation remain central to sustaining Ghana’s pension scheme. The event, themed “Strengthening Employer Compliance for a Sustainable Pension Scheme through Digital Transformation,” highlighted SSNIT’s drive to make its operations more efficient, inclusive,…

Nextcare Medical Centre Brings Hope, Dignity, and Change to Santasi-Anyinam In a significant step toward transforming healthcare delivery in Ghana, Dr. Nana Adomah Owusu-Nyamekye, founder of the newly commissioned Nextcare Medical Centre at Santasi-Anyinam in the Kumasi Metropolis, has made a passionate call for more patient-centered care across the country. Speaking at the official opening of the 35 beads health facility, Dr. Adomah emphasized the need for healthcare providers to go beyond clinical treatment and offer emotional support and empathy to patients. When healthcare is delivered with compassion, dignity, and attentiveness to patients’ emotional needs, it fosters trust, respect, and…

Ashanti South Police Score Big Wins in Fight Against Robbery 22nd July 2025 | Ashanti Region, Ghana The Ashanti South Regional Police Command is making waves—and for all the right reasons. In a strong show of determination and effective policing, the Command has chalked up major successes in tackling armed robbery and violent crime across the region. Over the past few months, officers have stepped up their game with intelligence-led operations, increased patrols, and solid partnerships with local communities. And it’s paying off. A Shift in Strategy, A Drop in Crime According to Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Joseph Hammond…

Health is Wealth”: Chief of Atwima Kwanwoma Backs New Ultra-Modern Medical Centre Nana Amponsa-Kwaa IV, Chief of Atwima Kwanwoma in the Ashanti Region, has called on Ghanaians to actively support the promotion of healthcare delivery across the country. According to him, the health of the people is the true wealth of the nation. Speaking as the representative of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Nana Amponsa-Kwaa made the remarks during the grand opening of the new 35 beads ultra-modern NextCare Medical Centre at Santase Kegyaase. He commended the initiative and urged healthcare workers at the facility to remain humble and…

Mahama Under Fire as Small-Scale Miners Protest Intimidation and Equipment Seizures Amansie South, Ashanti Region-July 23, 2025 Members of the Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners (GNASSM) in the Amansie South District have strongly criticized President John Dramani Mahama, accusing him of breaking key promises made during the 2024 election campaign to protect and promote small-scale mining. According to the group, ongoing harassment by security forces, as well as the seizure and burning of mining equipment, directly contradict Mahama’s campaign assurances-assurances that, they say, influenced their overwhelming support for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the last election. At…

Issahaque Pledges Transformation After 71% Approval as Atwima Mponua DCE Atwima Mponua, Ashanti Region – Ibrahim Issahaque, a former classroom teacher and constituency executive of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has been officially confirmed as the District Chief Executive (DCE) for the Atwima Mponua District Assembly. He secured a commanding 71% endorsement in a confirmation vote held on July 22, 2025. The voting process, which took place under tight security, saw active presence from the Ghana Police Service, Ghana National Fire Service, and Ghana Immigration Service. The heavy security was a precautionary measure to ensure peace and order during the…

Atwima Mponua Welcomes New DCE as Ibrahim Issahaque Earns 71% Endorsement Atwima Mponua, Ashanti Region – Ibrahim Issahaque, a former classroom teacher and constituency executive of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has been officially confirmed as the District Chief Executive (DCE) for the Atwima Mponua District Assembly. His confirmation follows a decisive vote held on July 22, 2025, where he garnered 71% of the total valid votes cast by assembly members. The voting process took place under tight security, with personnel from the Ghana Police Service, Ghana National Fire Service, and Ghana Immigration Service deployed to ensure a peaceful and…