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Enough Is Enough:Youth Give Government 2 Months Ultimatum Over Deadly Kumasi-Accra Highway The Coalition of Concerned Youth has expressed heartfelt condolences to families who have lost loved ones in accidents along the Kumasi-Accra highway, following a recent tragedy that claimed several lives. In a press release, the group’s Executive Director, Richard Mensah, lamented the deplorable state of the highway, stressing that poor road conditions remain a major contributor to the frequent accidents. He called on the government to prioritize maintenance of the road to avert further disasters. The coalition has issued a two-month ultimatum to the authorities to begin repair…

Bawku Crisis Must End Now: Richard Mensah Demands Swift Action to Stop Rising Killings: The Executive Director of the Coalition of Concerned Youth, Mr. Richard Mensah, has raised alarm over the recent surge in killings across the country, warning that the trend poses a grave threat to national security. Speaking at a press conference, Mr. Mensah urged the Inspector General of Police (IGP), the Minister of Defence, and the Minister of the Interior to intensify security measures to safeguard citizens. He further called on the President to urgently resolve the protracted Bawku crisis, stressing that the violence has taken a…

Tontokrom Tensions: Asanko Gold Slams Intimidation Claims Asanko Gold Ghana has strongly denied accusations that it is using military personnel to intimidate residents of Tontokrom, a mining community in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region. The company’s statement, released on Monday, July 28, came in response to a press conference held by some community members two days earlier, alleging that Asanko had deployed the military to create fear amid ongoing tensions over mining operations. Describing the allegations as “false and misleading,” Asanko Gold clarified that the military presence is part of a nationwide security operation led by the…

Ashanti Forestry Offices Seized: NDC Loyalists Storm, Lock Out Staff Forestry Commission officials in the Ashanti Region have lodged an official complaint with the police after alleged members of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) stormed and forcibly locked up several district offices on Monday, July 28. The coordinated action targeted the Bekwai, Offinso South, and Nkawie district offices, leaving staff and bystanders stunned. Eyewitnesses say the group threatened to take over the facilities, citing grievances over employment, timber transportation, and alleged illegal logging operations. Commission officials are now appealing for enhanced police protection, warning of escalating threats against their…

Tontokrom Residents Draw Red Line: “We’ll Defend Our Land with Our Lives” Tontokrom, Amansie South District,Tension is boiling over in the mining town of Tontokrom as residents vow to resist what they describe as a looming “forced eviction” by Asanko Gold Mining Company to make way for expanded mining operations. A recent meeting at the District Assembly, which residents claim included a proposal to relocate the entire town, has reignited the long‑standing feud over ownership of the community’s ancestral lands. Residents accuse Asanko Gold of a sustained campaign of intimidation, allegedly backed by military force, that has led to injuries,…

Beacon of Compassion: Philanthropists Bring Relief to All Nations Charity Home In a touching demonstration of generosity and social responsibility, the Nipa Nti Na Nipa Woho Fun Club, in collaboration with renowned herbal practitioner Dr. Samuel Amagashie, CEO of Amagashie Spiritual Herbal and Healing Center, and Nana Kwaku Agyare II, Otumfuo’s German Omanmu Hene, have made a significant donation to the All Nations Charity Home located at Ayigya in the Asokore Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti Region. The donation exercise, which took place over the weekend, was aimed at providing relief and support to the orphaned and vulnerable children at…

Tontokrom Fights Back Mining Giant Over Land dispute:Our Land,Our Future at Stake Tension is once again gripping the Amansie South District as the youth and traditional leaders of Manso Tontokrom intensify calls for urgent government intervention in their long‑running dispute with Asanko Gold Mines over a controversial mining concession. In a spirited press conference that drew residents, activists, and media representatives, community leaders recounted what they describe as years of intimidation, land disputes, and violent clashes that have left a trail of injuries,and even deaths. “We Can No Longer Tolerate This”: The Voice of the Youth Aggrieved youth leaders, speaking…

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…