Today, Tuesday, September 15, 2026, marks a significant milestone in your political journey as you officially pick up your nomination forms to serve our great party, the NDC.
I have full confidence in your leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to our shared vision.
Your decision to step forward represents a renewed dedication to service, empowerment, and the advancement of women across the NDC.
I wish you all a smooth and successful process. Together, let us unite, mobilize, and build a stronger, more vibrant, and victorious Women’s Wing.
The time to empower women is now. The time to build is now.
Nana Osei-Adjei, the Member of Parliament for the New Juaben North constituency in the Eastern Region, has supported 120 graduates who sat for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) by providing them with Senior High School (SHS) prospectus items.
The initiative supports brilliant but financially disadvantaged students, relieving parents who struggle to afford the necessary items before schools reopen on September 18, 2026.
The distributed relief packages included essential supplies such as student mattresses, exercise books, school bags, and food provisions.
Speaking at a ceremony held at the Oyokohene’s Palace forecourt on Tuesday, September 15, Nana Osei-Adjei reminded attendees of Nelson Mandela’s famous words: education is the most powerful weapon to change the world.
“Support might open the door for you, but only your discipline will keep you in the room,” Mr. Osei-Adjei advised the students. He urged them to look beyond just getting good grades as they enter Senior High School. Instead, he challenged them to become proactive problem solvers who can meaningfully drive development in Ghana, particularly within New Juaben North.
He encouraged the youth to dream boldly, study fiercely, work humbly, and serve generously. He noted that while today is a celebration of their academic results, tomorrow will be a celebration of their lifelong achievements.
Hilda Amegatcher, the Director of Education for the New Juaben North Municipal Education Directorate, revealed that out of over 1,000 children who sat for the BECE in the municipality, only 120 were chosen for this presentation.
“As you transition into Senior High School, go out there and make us proud. Your success will inspire your younger brothers and sisters who will be writing their BECE in 2027 to excel and earn similar recognition from our Member of Parliament, Honorable Nana Osei-Adjei,” she remarked.
Nana Osei Bonsu Sempei II, the Adontenhene of the New Juaben Traditional Area and Oyokohene, highly commended the Member of Parliament for the support. He noted that this marks the first time in history that a Member of Parliament has directly eased the financial burden on parents in the constituency as their children prepare to enter Senior High School.
He extended a heartfelt thank you to the MP on behalf of all the beneficiary parents, praising the MP’s deep care and love for the children. He shared that many parents struggle financially to afford the school prospectus items, so receiving these gifts truly means the world to them.
The Kyebi Akwadumhene of the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council in the Eastern Region, Barima Pobi Asomaning III, has officially installed Baffuor Kwasi Boadu as the community’s new Mmrantiehene.
The installation ceremony took place at the Kyebi Akwadumhene’s Palace on Monday, September 14, 2026. In his new role, Baffuor Kwasi Boadu is tasked with leading the local youth to spearhead community infrastructure projects.
Following the event, Barima Pobi Asomaning III spoke with Kontihen Kofi Oboh, offering a strong message to the younger generation. He urged Ghanaian youth to be mindful of their choices and maintain a good lifestyle, reminding them that their future depends on the actions they take today.
He emphasized that youth who engage in social vices and lack self-discipline risk derailing their future progress. When leadership opportunities arise, poor behavior can disqualify them, underscoring the importance of maintaining good character to secure future roles.
Kyebi Akwadumhene shared that humility toward elders invites abundant divine blessings and paves the way for leadership within the family.
He further credited his own current position to the deep respect and humility he has always shown the elders in his community.
Barima Pobi Asomaning III urged the rising generation to respect community elders. He noted that through respect, God would elevate them, transform their destinies, and make them a blessing to both their families and Ghana as a whole.
Baffuor Kwasi Boadu, the newly enstooled Kyebi Akwadum Mmrantiehene, expressed his gratitude to Barima Pobi Asomaning III and his family for the honor.
He emphasized his commitment to youth development, promising to implement initiatives that will benefit the Akwadum community.
However, he also advised young people nationwide to refrain from using social media to insult and attack national leaders, warning that such behavior could damage their future career prospects.
The Member of Parliament for the Fanteakwa North constituency in the Eastern Region, Kwame Appiah Kodua, has stepped forward with vital support for 150 local graduates who recently sat for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
This impactful initiative is carefully designed to ensure a smooth transition into Senior High School (SHS) by easing the financial burden on families and providing students with essential prospectus supplies.
The distribution of items was tailored to meet the specific needs of both boarding and day students.
Boarding students received a comprehensive package consisting of a plastic chop box, a durable school bag, a student mattress, and 12 exercise books.
While the Day students were equipped with a school bag and 12 exercise books to kickstart their academic year.
By empowering these youth, the MP emphasizes that investing directly in students’ basic educational needs rather than using education as a political tool is what truly secures Ghana’s future development.
Speaking at an event in Begoro-Oheneseho on Friday, August 11, Kwame Appiah Kodua reaffirmed his dedication to advancing education by promising that all children in Fanteakwa North will have access to secondary-cycle education.
He strongly cautioned against politicizing the educational sector, stating that using education for political gain hinders a nation’s development and harms the career prospects of its citizens.
To encourage academic excellence, Kodua also announced tertiary-level scholarships for students who achieve outstanding results in their West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
Beneficiaries were advised by Nana Ofori Ameyaw, the Begoro Apagyahen, to shun negative peer influences and drug abuse. He further charged them to study diligently and play an active role in advancing the Begoro community.
The Member of Parliament for the Atiwa East constituency in the Eastern Region, Abena Osei-Asare, has expressed her sympathies to the candidates who sat for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) but did not pass or secure placement.
She described the situation as deeply concerning, stating that the high number of failing students is unacceptable and requires urgent national attention.
Mrs. Osei-Asare called on the Government and the Ministry of Education to urgently consider the future of the 142,000 students who failed the examination, as well as the 54,985 candidates who missed out on Senior High School (SHS) placement. She urged immediate intervention to address the issue and ensure these students are successfully enrolled.
At the Anyinam Roman Catholic School on Friday, September 11, the Atiwa East Member of Parliament (MP) announced a vital support initiative for 200 BECE graduates. To ensure a smooth transition into Senior High School, she provided the students with essential prospectus supplies.
The distributed relief packages contained key schooling items, including trunks and chop boxes, student mattresses, and essential provisions.
To further alleviate the financial burden on the parents of these brilliant but needy students, the MP also gifted GH₵1,000.00 to every student to cover their transportation costs to their respective schools.
Abena Osei Asare, who also serves as the Chairperson for the Public Accounts Committee in Parliament, noted that many families are currently facing hardships due to these educational expenses.
She then questioned the ruling government’s motives, asking, “Is it because the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government wanted to abort the double-track system in 2027, which is why they are prematurely ending the future careers of these innocent children at this stage?”
Several parents of the beneficiaries expressed their heartfelt gratitude to their MP for her generous gesture.
They noted that the support came at the perfect time, as they were deeply concerned about how to afford sending their children back to school. They emphasized that this initiative would significantly ease their financial burdens.
“We never expected that after donating all these school items to our children, she would also add GH₵1,000.00. We pray that God continues to bless and protect her,” the parents said.
Furthermore, Madam Pearl Acquah, the District Education Director for the Atiwa East District Assembly, advised the students to steer clear of social vices that could jeopardize their future. Instead, she urged them to focus heavily on their studies and make the best use of their learning materials to build a successful life.
The Akyem Apapamhene of the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council in the Eastern Region, Okogyeaman Apagya Ofori, has officially installed twelve new sub-divisional Chiefs and Queen Mothers.
The newly appointed leaders, consisting of six chiefs and six queen mothers, have been explicitly tasked with spearheading critical infrastructure and development projects across the community.
Speaking at a ceremony held at Okogyeaman Fie on Saturday, September 12, 2026, Osabarima Ofori urged the new leaders to ground their reigns in spiritual devotion for lasting success.
He further implored them to foster absolute unity among their people, driving Apapamman forward to become one of the most prosperous and admired communities in Okyeman.
Okogyeaman Ofori announced that he will celebrate his 10th anniversary in 2027. Ahead of this milestone, he challenged the 12 newly installed Chiefs and Queen Mothers to work diligently toward transforming the community.
To ensure the community has an official venue for hosting events, he pledged to complete the Apapam event center before next year.
Okogyeaman Apagya Ofori congratulated the new leaders on their roles. He advised them to remain humble and to serve the people of Apapam with integrity and respect.
Nana Abena Fosua Asante, the newly installed Mawerehemaa (Queen Mother), offered words of wisdom by encouraging young people to use their hands to build meaningful lives rather than chasing fast money.
She noted a troubling shift from the long lives of their forefathers, warning that many young people today are dying prematurely due to a reckless desire to become wealthier than their parents.
Barima Boampong Darkwaning II, the Chief of Akyem Asafo within the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council in the Eastern Region, has stated that it is unfair for a Chief or a Queen Mother to abandon their communities for extended periods to live overseas.
According to him, while traditional leaders are not strictly forbidden from traveling abroad for work, they must always remember that they have a community at home relying on their leadership and care.
Barima Darkwaning II emphasized that individuals should not claim the title of a traditional leader if they remain abroad for long stretches of time without returning home to spearhead development projects for their people.
He mentioned that visionary leaders do not behave this way because the title of chief carries great responsibility. Moving abroad and calling yourself a chief without fulfilling your traditional duties simply makes you an entertainer.
Barima Boampong Darkwaning II shared these thoughts at the Akyem Asafo Palace during the installation of Akosua Gyamfua as the community’s new Akyempemhemaa on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
“As the newly installed Akyem Asafo Akyempemhemaa, your top priority must be developing this community,” he urged her. “Do not travel abroad for extended periods and turn your back on the people of Akyem Asafoman.”
He emphasized that Chiefs and Queen Mothers are key drivers of development. Consequently, traditional leaders living abroad should return home periodically to invest in their local communities and drive grassroots transformation.
The Chief of Akyem Asafo believes this local initiative will help ease the financial and developmental burden on the central government.
Additionally, Barima Boampong Darkwaning II advised Nana Akosua Gyamfua to remain humble and respectful toward his cabinet. He noted that this cooperation would allow the cabinet to guide her effectively, ensuring a successful reign as the Akyempemhemaa of Akyem Asafo.
In a dedicated effort to foster economic independence and inclusivity, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of the Suhum Municipal Assembly in the Eastern Region, Lydia Sarah Ohenewaa, has presented essential start-up items and resources to 52 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) within the municipality.
The initiative is designed to provide recipients with the sustainable means to build their own livelihoods, reduce economic vulnerability, and achieve long-term self-reliance.
The distributed items were Fufu pounding machines, pepper grinding machines, Popcorn machines, chest freezers, hand dryers, and bags of charcoal. In addition to the entrepreneurial tools, the MCE presented four laptops to four students with disabilities to directly assist them with their academic studies and digital literacy.
Speaking at a brief presentation ceremony held at the Suhum main lorry station on Wednesday, September 9, Lydia Sarah Ohenewaa emphasized that disability does not mean inability. She noted that individuals living with disabilities possess the same inherent qualities, talents, and potential as anyone else.
The MCE urged the recipients to take pride in their identities and achievements, highly praising their invaluable and amazing contributions to the overall development of the country.
According to her, President John Dramani Mahama’s love for PWDs is beyond imagination, hence increasing the Assembly’s Disability Common Fund from 3% to 5% to purchase their preferred items so they can sell the items received and use the proceeds to feed themselves, to make their life easier.
Lydia Ohenewaa further said that most of the physically challenged persons were not born with it, but certain circumstances made them who they are today, and nobody should underestimate their potential; rather, we should accept and should love them in society since nobody can predict what may happen to us in the near future.
The Suhum MCE used one stone to kill two birds by commissioning a corn-milling shop for the PWDs at the Suhum event park. She pleaded with the residents of Suhum to patronize them to enable them to earn some income to take care of themselves.
The Chairperson of the Suhum Disability Federation, Isaac Tettheh, highlighted that people with disabilities face significant livelihood challenges because their conditions often deter employers from hiring them.
Consequently, the federation proposed that the government allocate a 5 percent employment quota across all public sectors to help them achieve financial independence, though this request has so far been unsuccessful.
Tettheh strongly criticized the lack of progress, calling on the government to reconsider the proposal and provide employment opportunities that allow individuals with disabilities to contribute meaningfully to their communities.
Meanwhile, several beneficiaries speaking to journalists expressed their appreciation to the government for supporting their welfare and providing impactful resources to improve their lives.
The chairperson of the program, Nana Arko-Bensua, the Suhumhemaa, praised the government for introducing such a life-changing initiative for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the district.
She advised beneficiaries to make good use of the items to ensure the government’s investment does not go to waste.
Vera Oye Bram-Larbi, an aspiring National Youth Organizer for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has stressed the need for a unifying national youth leader to bring everyone on board and secure victory for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the 2028 general elections.
Entering the contest with serious intent and boldness, she aims to wrestle power back from the main opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), in 2028.
The NPP is preparing to elect its next crop of national executives at its upcoming conference, scheduled for October 3, 2026, in Kumasi, Ashanti Region. The elected officials will steer the party’s strategic affairs until 2030.
Reflecting on the party’s political defeat in 2024, Oye Bram-Larbi attributed the loss to a fundamental failure in properly mobilizing and engaging every single eligible Ghanaian voter to keep the NPP in governance. Her current strategy focuses heavily on extensive grassroots mobilization to establish a rock-solid foundation for victory in 2028.
“To secure victory for the NPP in 2028, youth delegates must choose a leader who is vibrant, courageous, and a proven strategist,” she added.
Vera Bram-Larbi emphasized that grassroots mobilization, especially targeting floating voters, is key to making Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s presidential vision a reality.
Standing tall among her competitors, Bram-Larbi declared herself the only candidate equipped with the qualities needed to lead NPP national youth toward a 2028 triumph.
She made these remarks in Koforidua on Tuesday, September 8, following an engagement with the youth wings from the New Juaben North, New Juaben South, Suhum, and Abuakwa North constituencies. During the meeting, she urged them to support her candidacy on October 3 to become the party’s next national youth leader.
Vera Oye Bram-Larbi also used the opportunity to appeal to NPP Youth Wings across all 276 constituencies nationwide to vote for her, emphasizing that she is ready to deliver results for the party in 2028.
Samuel Osei Sarkodie (SOS), NPP Eastern Regional Youth Organizer, stated that their party urgently needs a strategic leader capable of unifying and mobilizing the grassroots base for the 2028 general elections.
Highlighting Ghana’s democratic resilience, Sarkodie pointed out that in both the 2016 and 2024 elections, the incumbent parties respected the voice of the electorate rather than abusing state security apparatuses to alter election outcomes.
“Therefore, the National Youth Organizer of our party should be someone who can work tirelessly for the NPP to win the 2028 election overwhelmingly,” SOS stated.
He added that an emphatic victory would ensure a peaceful handover from the NDC, allowing Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to assume leadership and address the nation’s pressing challenges.
On Sunday, September 6, 2026, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) constituency Youth Organizers and their Deputies from the Eastern Region paid a courtesy visit to their newly elected Regional Youth Organizer, Samuel Osei Sarkodie, widely known as SOS. The gathering took place at his private residence in Asokore Kumaa, within the New Juaben North Municipality.
The historic visit served to officially congratulate SOS and present him with a citation celebrating his resounding victory in the recent regional executives’ election held in Asamankese on August 15, 2026. The election saw SOS secure 350 votes, confirming his leadership mandate through 2030.
Addressing the gathering, SOS expressed his profound gratitude to everyone who traveled from near and far to show their support.
He pledged to utilize his available resources to strengthen and empower the NPP youth wings moving forward.
He indicated that elections are held within constituencies; however, the youth wings of every political party play a crucial role in helping their parties to secure political power and form a government.
For this reason, he stated that because the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is poised to win Ghana’s next general election, he will use his available resources to assist all regional youth organizers. This support aims to strengthen their efforts and enable them to win power for the party in 2028.
“SOS” also used the opportunity to urge them to respect the women organizers in their respective constituencies, viewing them as mothers.
He emphasized that treating them with the respect they deserve will allow them to work together effectively, making the NPP attractive to Ghanaian voters once again for the 2028 elections.
The Dean of the Eastern Regional NPP Youth Wings, Frederick Ofosu Boateng, expressed his gratitude to SOS for placing his trust in him and promoting him to the role of Dean. In this new position, he will assist with the daily operations of the party within the region.
“I will contribute my quota to support you in succeeding in your tenure as regional Youth Organizer and help bring the party to power in 2028,” he assured SOS.
Regina Bempong, the NPP Regional Women Organizer, also praised SOS for establishing measures to support constituency Youth Organizers, ensuring they have the necessary resources to deliver results for the party.
She encouraged them to actively connect with voters in their respective constituencies, particularly young women.
Her goal is to win their support and secure their votes for the NPP in the 2028 election, noting that all signs indicate the current National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration has completely failed the Ghanaian people.
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