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Mahama Has Blood on His Hands-St.Sark Explodes Over Obuasi Helicopter Crash You Killed Our Heroes for Nothing-St. Sark Fires Mahama After Fatal Crash Source:www.dailywatchgh.com The outspoken General Overseer of Open Arms Ministry, St. Sark, has squarely blamed President John Dramani Mahama for the tragic helicopter crash that killed senior state officials on August 6, 2025. Addressing journalists at a fiery press conference in Kumasi, the controversial preacher condemned the President’s decision to dispatch top government officials to Obuasi for the launch of the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme. “What were they going to do in Obuasi? To launch…

How the Denkyirahene is Selected and Candidates being considered: Source: Justice Baffour,CEO//www.dailywatchgh.com The process of enstooling a Denkyirahene (King of Denkyira) is very traditional and sacred, guided by customs that have been passed down for centuries Nomination by the Nana Ama Ayensua Saara III,Denkyirahemaa (Queen Mother). The Denkyirahemaa, Nana Ama Ayensua Saara III, holds the primary authority to nominate a successor. She considers royal lineage, leadership qualities, moral uprightness, and acceptance by the royal family. Approval by Kingmakers Once the Queen Mother nominates a candidate, the Abusuapanin (family head) and the Kyidom division chiefs deliberate on the choice. Ritual consultations…

Bryan Fires NPP:Why Run From Tamale Fight? Abetifi MP says party must rise above emotions, contest every battle: New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Bryan Acheampong, has taken a swipe at the party’s leadership for its decision to pull out of the upcoming Tamale Central by-election scheduled for September 30, 2025. The Abetifi lawmaker described the move by the party’s Steering Committee as a “strategic blunder,” insisting that the NPP must not allow emotions to overshadow political calculation. “The NDC always shows us the way-no emotions. We hurriedly decided not to contest in Tamale Central, but they said they would…

Tribal Politics Sunk Bawumia’s Bid-Bryan Acheampong: Source: Justice Baffour//dailywatchgh.vom NPPs 2024 setback linked to Mamprusi-Kusasi rivalry,says Flagbearer hopeful: Abetifi MP and NPP flagbearer hopeful, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, says tribal undercurrents in northern Ghana cost the New Patriotic Party (NPP) dearly in the 2024 elections. Speaking to party faithful on Saturday, August 23, the former Agric Minister argued that the party’s choice of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as flagbearer unintentionally deepened historic divisions. “Kufuor won the Kusasi vote. Akufo-Addo also won there. But because of the Mamprusi-Kusasi fight, and because our candidate came from one side, we lost everything-from Oti to…

Bekwai MCE Sounds Alarm:Protect Our Forests, Save Our Future The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Bekwai, Hon. Salifu Issaka, has issued a passionate call on stakeholders and the general public to rally behind government’s efforts to stop the destruction of forest reserves and water bodies. He stressed that safeguarding Ghana’s natural resources is not just an environmental obligation but also a matter of survival, warning that illegal mining and harmful human activities are rapidly destroying fertile lands, polluting water bodies, and endangering future food security. “Protecting our forests and lands is about protecting livelihoods, agriculture, and the very foundation of…

Bekwai MCE Backs Mahama’s Feed Ghana Agenda to Transform Farming The Municipal Chief Executive for Bekwai in the Ashanti Region, Honorable Salifu Issaka, says agriculture remains the heartbeat of Ghana’s economy-and the ruling NDC government is determined to make it stronger. Addressing the media in Bekwai, the MCE disclosed that government has rolled out bold strategies to promote farming and ease the challenges faced by farmers nationwide. He emphasized that the interventions will cut down the rising cost of food, prevent famine, and encourage the youth to see farming not as punishment-but as a profitable and dignified venture. Honorable Issaka…

Stop the Guns, Start the Talks-Ashanti GNASSM Boss After Bonteso Mining Clash The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners, Frank Osei, widely known as Denero, has appealed for calm and dialogue after violent clashes between a police task force and residents of Bonteso in the Ashanti Region. The disturbances, which reportedly led to arrests and alleged fatalities, have heightened tension in the community. During a solidarity visit, Mr. Osei urged government to suspend what he described as forceful operations against miners, insisting that dialogue and education-not confrontation-remain the only sustainable path. “We admit mistakes happen…

Candle of Hope: Adidome Health Kiosk Project Takes Bold Aim at Silent Killers in Volta Region: Health Kiosk set to become a lifeline against silent killers burdening Ghanaians families The Wellness Bridge Initiative (WBI) has launched the Adidome Health Kiosk Project, a groundbreaking community-driven response to the rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension and diabetes in the Volta Region. The project was officially unveiled by Togbe Kwasinyi Kakaklolo Agyeman V, Executive Director of WBI and Chief of Adidome, who described the kiosk as “a candle of hope” for his people. Key Interventions Under the Project Free life-saving…

Bonteso Bloodshed: Yammin Demands Mahama Disband ‘Extortionist’ Anti-Galamsey Taskforce The National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Organizer, Joseph Yammin, has launched a scathing attack on Ghana’s anti-galamsey taskforce, urging President John Dramani Mahama to immediately disband the unit following violent clashes in Bonteso, Amansie West District of the Ashanti Region. The confrontation between police taskforce members and locals reportedly left casualties and led to the arrest of four residents, including the area’s assembly member. Visiting the community alongside the party’s Deputy National Secretary, Mustapha Gbande, Yamin condemned the taskforce’s conduct as “unprofessional, extortionist, and destructive.” “I am telling the President of…

500 Police Officers Storm Kumasi for Asantehemaa’s One-Week Funeral Security has been heightened in Kumasi as the Ashanti Regional Police Command deploys 500 officers to safeguard the one-week funeral observance of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, beloved sister of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The massive deployment is to manage the huge crowds of mourners, chiefs, queen mothers, and dignitaries expected at the Manhyia Palace, the traditional seat of the Asante Kingdom. Speaking to the media, DSP Godwin Ahianyo, Head of Public Affairs at the Command, said the officers will be stationed at strategic points to control traffic, enforce…