Author: HON JUSTICE BAFFOUR AWUAH 0246-930931

PSBSAC Heats Up; Northern Sector Finals Set for Thrilling Academic Showdown By:Justice Baffour-managing editor,www.dailywatchgh.com/0246930931 Perfect Series CEO Applauds Exceptional Student Performances as Top Schools Gear Up for High-Stakes Finals The excitement surrounding the 3rd edition of the Perfect Series Basic Schools Assessment Contest (PSBSAC) continues to build, as the Chief Executive Officer of Perfect Series Publications, Pastor Philip Sarpong, has forecasted a fiercely competitive northern sector final following remarkable semi-final performances. According to Pastor Sarpong, the level of brilliance, confidence, and preparation displayed by contestants in the semi-finals signals a new era of academic excellence among basic school…

Multiple feared trapped as building collapses at Accra Newtown A four-storey building has collapsed at Accra New Town, near GCB Bank, leaving several people feared trapped beneath the debris. The incident occurred along the stretch from Nkrumah Circle through New Town, just beyond the bank. The building, believed to be a school, caved in under circumstances yet to be confirmed. Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) Headquarters have been deployed to the scene and are currently leading search and rescue operations to save those trapped. Eyewitnesses say the collapse happened suddenly, prompting panic in the area…

DWAMENA CAMPAIGN FIRES BACK AT ‘FALSE ALLEGATIONS’ Aide denies role claims, exposes alleged smear campaign ahead of NPP General Secretary race The campaign team of Dr. Charles Dwamena, the incumbent National Treasurer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and aspiring General Secretary, has strongly dismissed what it describes as “baseless and malicious allegations” made by Solomon Kusi Appiah. In a press release issued on March 29, 2026, the campaign team categorically denied claims by Solomon Kusi Appiah that he once served as Director of Communications for Dr. Dwamena’s campaign. According to the statement,the official Director of Communications during the National…

Scrap Dealers in Ashanti to Introduce ID Cards to Curb Attacks and Misidentification New initiative aims to protect members from mob justice and clear misconceptions about their work The Ashanti Regional branch of the Scrap Dealers Association has announced plans to introduce official identification cards for its members as part of efforts to curb rising cases of false accusations and mob attacks. According to the Regional President, Abdulai Jagala, many legitimate scrap dealers have become targets of violence due to widespread misconceptions that associate their trade with criminal activity. Speaking in an interview with Adom News reporter Kwadwo Obeng Mireku,…

Three Arraigned Before Bekwai Circuit Court Over Alleged Robbery By Justice Baffour Awuah | DailyWatchGH Bekwai,Ashanti Region-Three individuals have been arraigned before the Circuit Court in Bekwai for their alleged involvement in a robbery incident that occurred at Ekorase near Jacobu in the Ashanti Region. The accused persons, identified as Justice Oduro, also known as Akwasi Ketewaa (alias Kwame), George Tweneboah, and Kwaku T.T, are facing two counts of conspiracy to commit robbery and robbery, contrary to Sections 23(1) and 149 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). According to the charge sheet presented by the prosecution, the accused…

EPA Cracks Down: Manufacturers Face 5-10 Years Jail Under New Environmental Law By DailyWatchGH News Desk The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has intensified its enforcement drive under the newly enacted Environmental Protection Act, 2025 (Act 1124), sensitising about 20 manufacturing firms in Ejisu on strict compliance requirements, warning that violations could attract prison terms ranging from five to ten years. The engagement forms part of the Authority’s broader strategy to strengthen regulatory compliance and enhance oversight of environmental practices across the country. It also seeks to empower the EPA to review and revoke approvals in environmentally sensitive areas that pose…

Atwima Kwanwoma Celebrates Young Athletic Champion DCE rewards Blessed Owusu as school seeks support to improve sports facilities St.Hubert Seminary Senior High School has presented a trophy to the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Atwima Kwanwoma District Assembly, Honourable Grace Agyemang Asamoah, in recognition of the outstanding performance of one of its students in the just-ended Senior High School Athletics Competition. Blessed Owusu,a first-year student and native of Atwima Yabi, emerged the overall best athlete after winning the 100m, 200m, and 400m events. He, together with school authorities, paid a courtesy call on the DCE to officially present the trophy.…

BREAKING NEWS:One Dead in Violent Clash Among Illegal Miners at Segemase A 30-year-old man identified as Dumenya has tragically lost his life following a violent confrontation among a group of illegal miners, popularly known as galamsey operators. The incident occurred at the Segemase Government Forest near Kyebi in the Eastern Region of Ghana. According to reports, the deceased was allegedly attacked and killed during a dispute over a galamsey pit. His assailants are said to have dumped his body into the mining pit after the fatal assault. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, but sources indicate that tensions among…

TRAGEDY IN OTI REGION: THREE BURNT TO DEATH IN NKWANTA SOUTH CONFLICT Elderly man and two youths killed on farm as escalating violence forces residents to flee their homes NKWANTA SOUTH-Tensions have escalated sharply in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region following the brutal killing of three individuals linked to the ongoing local conflict. The victims,77-year-old Nana Achinake Iddrisu, 24-year-old Fusheni Achinake, and 17-year-old Nuhu Achinake,were reportedly attacked while working on their farm and subsequently burnt beyond recognition. The incident has sparked widespread fear across the area, forcing many residents to flee, leaving parts of the town nearly…

Community Market Commissioned to Boost Local Economy and Empower Traders DCE lauds private initiative, calls for proper management and community ownership By Justice Baffour Awuah | Managing Editor, Dailywatchgh.com | 0246930931 A significant milestone in local economic development has been marked with the official commissioning of a newly constructed community market,an initiative spearheaded by a visionary individual to enhance trade and improve livelihoods within the area. Delivering the opening remarks, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Atwima Kwanwoma in the Ashanti Region, Hon. Grace Agyemang Asamoah, described the occasion as a moment of pride and progress for the entire community.…