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Ash Region:Assembly Members Raises Signal Over Ongoing Dubious changes Of Final Voters Register: As we are gradually approaching 2025 council of State member election scheduled for Tuesday,11th February, information emanating from our closed source alleges that,the office of Ashanti regional director of the electoral commission,Mr Francis Osei Nsiah and the regional coordinating director,Michael Owusu-Amoako are still making dubious changes in the voters register after they have already presented final voters register to the candidate yesterday, Tuesday,Feb 4th.The ongoing practices is breeding coax ahead,during and after the upcoming council of State representative elections. According to the source,score of aggrieved Assembly…

Kwadaso Circuit court Remanded Kwanwoma Akyeremade Assembly Member For Two Weeks Seth Akwasi Agyapong, an assembly member for Kwanwoma Akyeremade,in the Atwima -Kwanwoma District in the Ashanti Region has been remanded by the Kwadaso circuit court for two weeks for offensive conduct, damage, and threatening to kill. According to reports, on January 28, 2025, Agyapong allegedly led a group to a construction site owned by Elder Doctor Bismarck Amoah, destroying building materials worth hundreds of Ghana cedis. Agyapong is also accused of threatening to kill his predecessor, Hon Justice Baffour Awuah, a former assembly member and renowned senior journalist.…

Ghanaian Youth Warned Against Drug Abuse – prophetess Dr. Hagar Yeboah Prophetess Dr. Hagar Yeboah, Founder and General Overseer of Christian Freedom Ministry at manso mem in the Amansie South district of the Ashanti Region, popularly known as (Amansie Nsroma), has issued a strong warning to Ghanaian youth about the dangers of drug abuse, urging them to stay focused on building a better future. Speaking at her ordination ceremony, where she was conferred with a doctorate degree, prophetess Dr. Hagar lamented the increasing cases of substance abuse, especially among young people in rural areas. She noted that drug addiction not…

NIA implements new fees for Ghana Card services at premium centres The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced updated fees for the registration of the National Identification Card, also known as the Ghana Card, at designated registration centres. According to a notice posted on the NIA’s official Facebook page on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, the charges for services such as first-time registration, card replacement, and record updates have been revised. The notice clarified that these fees apply only at specific registration centres. The updated fees are as follows: • First-time registration: GH¢310.00 • Record updates: GH¢310.00 • Card replacement: GH¢420.00…

NDC Chairman Vows To Prioritize The Welfare Of Assembly Members In Council of State Role Former Ashanti regional chairman of ruling National Democratic Congress NDC,Mr Yaw Owusu Bimpe has made a bold promise to prioritize the welfare of assembly members if given a role in the Council of State. This vow is a significant step towards recognizing the crucial contributions assembly members make to Ghana’s local government system. According to Chairman Yaw Owusu Bimpeh, assembly members play a vital role in nation-building, particularly in the local government system. Their duties in various communities require attention, and their integration into the…

NDC Chairman Yaw Owusu Bimpeh Joins Council of State Race Former Ashanti Regional NDC Chairman, Yaw Owusu Bimpeh, has expressed interest in the Council of State seat in the Ashanti Region. This development comes ahead of the Council of State elections scheduled for February 11, 2025. Mr Bimpeh’s decision to vie for the Council of State seat is likely driven by his extensive experience in politics and his commitment to serving the people of the Ashanti Region. As a three consecutive times assembly member and a dedicated politician, his vision is to represent the interest of Asanteman and to act…

KMA REFUTES GHC 5 FEE ALLEGATION ON DAILY TRADING MAINTAINS GHC 2 There’s been a false announcement circulating at the Kumasi Central Market, claiming that the daily trading fee will increase from 2 cedis to 5 cedis starting February 3, 2025. However, the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has debunked this claim, stating that no such increment has been approved. According to Abass Nurudeen, Esq.,Ashanti Regional Communications Officer (ARCO),of the National Democratic Congress,the official daily trading fee remains 2 cedis, and traders should continue paying this amount. The KMA has urged the public to report any individuals demanding 5 cedis as…

Ayehuhuuhu:Who Wins Ashanti regional Council of state elections a race between NDC and NPP: As the constitution of the republic requires,that there shall be a council of State to counsel the President in the performance of his or her functions,the Ashanti regional election scheduled on 11th February 2025 is now a banter between the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP).Both Parties have presented their preferred candidates to contest for the upcoming election. It’s obvious that,the said election which we all aware as non partisan is no longer in existence here the Ashanti region.…

Nana Nkansah Boadu Ayeboafo files completed nomination forms to contest Council of State election: Chief of Agric Nzema in Ashanti Region, Nana Nkansah Boadu Ayeboafo, has submitted his completed nomination forms for election as Ashanti Regional representative to the Council of State. He delivered it in person on Tuesday, 28th January, 2025 to the Regional Office of the Electoral Commission. Accompanying him were Bafour Kantankrankyi (linguist of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II), Hon. Mavis Nkansah Boadu (Member of Parliament for Afigya Sekyere East Constituency) and other eminent traditional leaders. Satisfying all requirements stipulated by EC, his forms were accepted and…

NDC, PRESIDENT APPOINTS SEVEN (7) MEMBER COMMITTEE TO VERT CANDIDATES FOR MMDCE’S NOD: