Okuapehene, Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III, has admonished Ghanaians, especially traditional leaders to embrace and uphold their heritage with pride for the benefit of future generations.

According to him, our heritage defines us as Ghanaians, and if we fail to protect it and allow it to be trampled, the agony of our forefathers will be in vain, and the country will face their wrath.

Oseadeeyo Akuffo III emphasized that it is the responsibility of every parent to instill the heritage of the land in their children so they do not depart from it as they grow. He expressed optimism that this will lead to national development and prosperity.

The Okuapehene stated that if parents do not teach their children to value our heritage, then in the years ahead, we may not have Ghanaian-born children speaking any of the local languages, and the country will suffer the consequences.

Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III further advised Ghanaians, regardless of their tribe, to unite as one family to safeguard our heritage and reject foreign cultural influences. This, he said, would enable future generations to appreciate the efforts made to preserve what our forefathers left behind.

He made these remarks on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the forecourt of the Akuapem Palace during the grand durbar of this year’s Akuapem Odwira Festival, themed: “Preserving Our Heritage; Securing Our Future.”

Yagbonwura (the King of the Gonja Kingdom), Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I, who was the guest speaker at the event, noted in his speech that chiefs remain the custodians of tradition and serve as counselors and dispensers of justice within our communities.

“Our influence in maintaining harmony provides the fertile grounds upon which development flourishes, yet the Chieftaincy succession dispute continues to threaten the peace of this country,” he yielded.

Bii-Kunuto Soale I urged the government, through the National House of Chiefs, to intensify efforts toward codifying customs, practices, and usages related to succession. He indicated that such clarity would promote justice, reduce conflict, and preserve our cherished heritage.

The speech was delivered by Yapeiwura, Adam Baba Tanko Zakariah, on behalf of Yagbonwura.

He added that before the advent of modern democracy and the rule of law, tradition guided the governance of our people.

By // Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

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Students of the Presbyterian University-Ghana, on Friday, October 24, joined Okuapehene Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III and his cabinet to celebrate the Akuapem Odwira Festival.

This year’s Odwira Festival is very unique and significant to the people of Akuapeman, as it marks 199 years since its inception in 1826.

The aim of the student body of the Presbyterian University-Ghana in Akropong, in participating in this year’s Odwira Festival, was to learn about the customs, traditions, and heritage of the Akuapem Traditional Council.

Speaking to journalists, the President of the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) of the University, Bless Kwabla Gbadago, entreated the youth of the country to get involved in festival activities to enable them to preserve our rich heritage.

According to him, the strength of every nation depends on its youth force, and when they engage in festival events, it will help Ghana sustain its cultural values for the unborn generation.

Mr. Gbadago added that festivals bring unity, development, and open up business avenues for the indigenes, allowing them to sell pure water, food, and fruits, among other things, to participants ultimately boosting the local economy.

The Akuapem Odwira Festival 2025 is themed: “Preserving Our Heritage; Securing Our Future.”

Mr. Gbadago added that when young people embrace Ghanaian festivals, our heritage will not perish; rather, it will become beneficial for future generations.

He used the opportunity to advise the youth of this country to refrain from anything regarding chieftaincy disputes and allow traditional leaders to resolve their differences, so that Ghana can continue to enjoy the peace God has bestowed on us.

By // Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

Christina Agyapong, the wife of New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has donated food items valued at GH¢100,000 and an undisclosed sum of money to the Akropong School for the Blind in Eastern Region.

The donation included gallons of Frytol cooking oil, bags of rice, gari, sugar, assorted canned and bottled drinks, boxes of Milo, milk, Pepsodent toothpaste, Yazz sanitary pads, toiletries, and other essentials.

The gesture formed part of Mrs. Agyapong’s Eastern Regional campaign tour, during which she engaged with the Women’s Wing delegates across all 33 constituencies.

She used the opportunity to highlight her husband’s achievements and urged delegates to support his bid to become the NPP’s flagbearer in 2026 and lead the party into Ghana’s general elections in 2028.

Receiving the items on behalf of the school’s management, Headmistress Veronica Dery expressed heartfelt gratitude to Mrs. Agyapong and her entourage for their benevolence.

She assured them that the items would be put to good use.

Madam Dery also noted that the Akropong School for the Blind will mark its 80th anniversary in November 2025. However, she lamented the dilapidated state of the school’s infrastructure and appealed to the general public for support in refurbishing the facilities to enhance teaching and learning.

For her part, Eastern Regional Women’s Coordinator for Kennedy Agyapong’s campaign team, Yaa Ansah Safor explained that although the donation was not part of Mrs. Agyapong’s itinerary, but, as a mother, she felt compelled to extend support to the school after meeting the women delegates in Akropong.

“Supporting people and institutions is embedded in the Agyapong family DNA,  and this speaks volumes that If the NPP entrusts the mantle to her husband and he wins the 2028 elections, Ghanaians will never be starved having Mrs. Agyapong as First Lady,” she noted.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh

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The Mamponghene in the Akuapem Traditional Council of the Eastern Region, Osaberima Kwame Otu Dartey III, has bemoaned the escalation of illegal mining activities, commonly referred to as galamsey, in the country.

He noted that the fight against the galamsey menace should be a shared responsibility by all Ghanaians, particularly traditional leaders who are the custodians of the lands released for the practices.

“We have traditional leaders across all the mining areas but have failed to speak against the illegal mining activities happening on their soil, and it is about time they wake up from their slumber and join forces in combating the galamseyers to protect our lands, forests, and water bodies for the generations yet to come,” said Mamponghene.

Osaberima Otu Dartey III remarked that the people of Akuapem do not engage in galamsey activities, yet this does not deter them from speaking out against it, as unchecked illegal mining could jeopardize the nation’s future if proactive measures are not taken to address the issue.

He made these statements during the celebration of the Mampong-Akuapem 2025 Ohum Festival, themed: “Ensuring Sustainable Use Of Our Natural Resources; The Role of Traditional Leaders.”

Osaberima Kwame Dartey III further stated that traditional leaders must continuously remind the government to formulate and implement plans to curtail the operations of galamsey activities, highlighting that Ghanaians cannot afford to import water for daily use due to the selfish desires of a few.

The Deputy Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, Rita Naa Odoley Sowah described the festival’s theme as both timely and visionary.

According to her, it addresses one of the pressing challenges of our time: how to manage Ghana’s God-given natural resources in a manner that benefits both current and future generations.

“Ghana is blessed with abundant natural resources, yet these resources are under increasing pressure from human activities such as illegal mining, deforestation, pollution, and unsustainable farming practices,” noted the minister.

The Minister, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for La Dadekotopon constituency in Greater Accra, stressed the importance of decisive and collective action.

‘If we fail to act, the land that has sustained our ancestors and communities may no longer be able to nourish future generations. Sustainable resource management is therefore not merely an option; it is an obligation to secure a better future,’ Madam Sowah added.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

The wife of the Presidential aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kennedy Agyapong, has revealed that his husband’s top priority is to establish industries that will create jobs for Ghanaians, particularly the youth, in a bid to reduce the country’s unemployment rate.

Christiana Agyapong explained that whenever his husband travels and sees a vast stretch of unused land, he immediately begins to envision what could be cultivated there and considers setting up a factory within the area to generate employment.

This, she said, enables people to earn income to support their families and reflects the actions of a good leader committed to lifting citizens out of poverty and hardship.

Mrs. Agyapong added that the establishment of a factory in any community opens up business opportunities for locals, allowing them to sell items such as sachet water, food, fruits, and other products to company staff, ultimately boosting the local economy.

She further noted that if her husband is allowed to become President of Ghana, he will establish more companies to tackle the unemployment crisis facing the nation.

“The lack of job opportunities in the country is forcing young people to travel abroad in search of greener pastures. Those who cannot afford to travel are often seen in major cities of Ghana, sleeping in front of people’s stores and kiosks at night after struggling to earn their daily bread,” she opined.

Mrs. Agyapong made these remarks at Kyebi Bronikrom in the Abuakwa South Constituency during an engagement with the women’s wings of the NPP delegates. She used the occasion to urge them to vote for Kennedy Ohene Agyapong in the upcoming presidential primaries scheduled for January 31, 2026, in which 20,000 delegates are expected to participate.

She emphasized that the January 31 election will determine the future of Ghanaian children and, therefore, appealed to delegates, especially women, to consider the well-being of their children and elect Kennedy Agyapong as the party’s next flagbearer, expressing confidence that he will win the presidential seat for the NPP in 2028.

“If Kennedy Ohene Agyapong becomes the next President of Ghana in 2028, he would set up many factories to augment the ones he has already established to employ the unemployed young people and sweep them off the streets. Again, if Ghana has enough factories, the youth wouldn’t have been traveling overseas to seek greener pastures,” she added.

For her part, Yaa Ansaa Safori, Eastern Regional Women’s Coordinator for Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, stated that Kennedy is often labeled a ‘hooligan’ because he stood up for the neglected grassroots members of the party, ensuring they also benefit from their dedication and sacrifices that helped the party win both the 2016 and 2020 elections.

She underscored the vital role grassroots members play in helping political parties win power, noting that their development and welfare remain a priority for Kennedy Agyapong, who will not disappoint them if elected President.

Yaa Ansaa Safori stressed that Kennedy Ohene Agyapong’s consistent placement at the top of the ballot paper in two consecutive primaries is a sign that “God has given him to them,” and urged delegates to honor him in the forthcoming primaries to lead the party into the 2028 general elections.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

The spokesperson for Bryan Acheampong’s campaign team, Eric Amoako Twum, has disclosed that delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), particularly those in the Eastern Region, have embraced the former’s campaign message.

Mr. Acheampong, aspiring to lead the NPP in the 2028 general elections commenced his nationwide campaign tour on September 24, 2025, in the Eastern Region.

He is engaging members of the great elephant party to outline his vision, mission, policies, and programs for the party should he emerge as flagbearer after the January 31, 2026, Presidential primaries.

Five individuals declared their intent to contest for the slot, including Mr. Acheampong who is second on the ballot.

According to Amoako Twum, delegates are gradually buying into Bryan Acheampong’s ideas and messages, and have begun to understand his motivation for contesting to rescue the party from decline.

He expressed optimism that Bryan Acheampong will not be disappointed by the party’s gallant delegates, who believe he stands out among his contenders as the one capable of reclaiming power for the NPP in 2028.

“I hope that Bryan Acheampong will come out victorious after the election and represent the NPP in 2028,” he hinted.

Mr. Acheampong, according to Twum has urged all his followers, supporters, and communicators to refrain from politics of insult, so that after the primaries, the party can reunite and work together to win the next general elections.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

The Member of Parliament for the Okere Constituency in the Eastern Region, Daniel Nana Addo Kenneth, has urged members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to respect his decision to throw his weight behind Bryan Acheampong.

According to him, his endorsement of Mr. Acheampong’s candidature follows thorough consultations.

He noted that he consulted with party executives, including his godfather and former MP for the area, Daniel Kwaku Botwe, before endorsing Bryan Acheampong among the other four candidates vying for the slot.

Mr. Kenneth added that deep down, he believes Bryan Acheampong is the only candidate among the five aspirants who can secure victory for the NPP in 2028.

He went on to clarify that Dan Kwaku Botwe has not declared his support for any of the presidential candidates. Instead, he is waiting for the outcome of the elections and will rally behind the winner to reclaim the presidential seat from the National Democratic Congress.

He explained that Daniel Botwe is now a senior figure in the party and is always cautious with his choices. He noted that the indiscipline among the members is affecting the party’s activities and needs a leader who can address these issues and unite them after the election.

Mr. Kenneth stated that his godfather’s decision to abstain from the internal election demonstrates his readiness to work with whichever candidate emerges victorious on January 31, 2026.

“Daniel Botwe doesn’t have a problem with me after explaining why I chose Bryan Acheampong over the other candidates because we are all championing for the party to come to power in 2028,” he noted.

He emphasized that Bryan Acheampong prioritizes the development of the party, which is why he continues to preach unity among its members.

“If Bryan Acheampong becomes the next President of the country, he will create more jobs to curb the disturbing unemployment rate menace confronting the youth,” he mentioned.

Mr. Kenneth then appealed to NPP delegates heading to the polls on January 31, 2025, to vote for Bryan Acheampong to lead the party into the 2028 elections.

The Okere MP made these remarks at Awukugua on Thursday, October 16, when Bryan Acheampong met the NPP delegates in the constituency and urged them to give him the nod to become the flagbearer and lead the party into the 2028 general elections.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Suhum Municipal Assembly in the Eastern Region, Lydia Ohenewaa, has donated trunks, mattresses, exercise books, and chop boxes to 250 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) graduates preparing to leave for various Senior High Schools within the municipality.

The beneficiaries are students who performed exceptionally well but come from financially challenged backgrounds.

According to the MCE, the gesture is aimed at supporting parents who are financially drained and unable to afford the required items for their admitted wards.

Speaking to journalists, Madam Ohenewaa reaffirmed that education remains a key component of President John Dramani Mahama’s resetting agenda, which seeks to ensure that no Ghanaian child is denied access to Senior High School due to financial constraints.

The MCE expressed her admiration for the outstanding performance of the graduates, noting that every student secured placement in a school. Owing to this, she pledged to offer full scholarships to the tertiary level for those who return with excellent results after completing SHS.

Madam Ohenewaa also presented an undisclosed amount, along with hampers, to the top three graduates who scored an aggregate of 7. Additionally, she donated an undisclosed amount to Suhum Okorase M/A Experimental JHS in recognition of their exceptional academic performance in this year’s BECE.

On her part, the Municipal Director of Education, Angelina Aba Osei Bonsu, lauded the MCE’s initiative, describing it as unprecedented in Suhum and invoked divine blessings upon Madam Ohenewaa for her generosity.

She advised the students to remain self-disciplined and focused as they prepare to leave for school on Saturday, October 18, to begin their SHS journey.

Madam Osei Bonsu further urged the graduates to make their schools, and especially the MCE proud, and ensure that they refrain from any conduct that could bring shame or regret to those who have supported them.

Speaking to Kontihen Kofi Oboh, some parents of the beneficiaries, conveyed their heartfelt gratitude to the MCE, adding that the gesture had brought significant financial relief.


By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

The Eastern Regional Communication Directorate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has honoured the Youth Organizer for the New Juaben North Constituency, Samuel Osei Sarkodie, popularly known in the political terrain as SOS, for his contributions and support toward the party’s communicators in the region.

His honor came in recognition with the
Presentation of an award presented to him by Abdul El Samed, a member of the Regional Communication Team, on behalf of the Regional Communication Director, Evans Osei Yeboah.

In his appreciation speech, SOS noted that the communication directorate remains a strategic foundation for shaping public discourse and influencing national decision-making.

He indicated that their tireless efforts are not only commendable but also relevant to their collective mission.

“Let me assure you that as a proud and devoted member of the great elephant fraternity, I reiterate that it is our solemn responsibility to invest our time, resources, and energy in strengthening the party’s machineries to bring some relief to the communicators in the region,” he mentioned.

SOS, who is vying for the Regional Youth Organizer position, pledged to provide monthly financial support to the communicators to enable them to work harder for the party’s bid to recapture power in 2028.

He then admonished party members to champion unity as preparations begin for the presidential primaries scheduled for January 31, 2026, to elect a new leader for the 2028 elections.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

The Osino Development Forum Ghana has donated 7,000 exercise books to government basic schools in the Fanteakwa South District in the Eastern Region.

Last year, in 2024, they donated 5,000 books, and this year, they increased the donation to 7,000. Additionally, Kindergarten students received special supplies, including 10 A4 sheets, erasers, sharpeners, pencils, and pens to encourage regular school attendance.

In a cross-section interview with journalists, the Public Relations Officer of the Osino Development Forum Ghana, Maestro Oduro Amaning,  emphasized the association’s commitment to addressing infrastructure needs and resolving minor challenges within the community.

He stated that education is the key to future prosperity, which motivates their support for the schoolchildren in Fanteakwa South District.

During school visits, Mr. Amaning stated that they observed many students were unable to participate in classroom activities due to a lack of exercise books.

As a result, the association decided to provide these essential materials to help students pursue their education and aspire to greater achievements.

The Education Director for the Fanteakwa South District Assembly, Richard Akosah Addo, mentioned that they have worked with the Fanteakwa South District Security Council (DISEC), traditional rulers, and parents to implement a curfew prohibiting schoolchildren from going out after 7 PM. He noted that this initiative has positively impacted students’ academic performance.

He commended the Osino Development Forum Ghana for its ongoing community support, highlighting how it alleviates financial burdens for parents who struggle to afford exercise books for their wards.

On his part, James Ayim, the Assembly Member for the Akyease Electoral Area, urged parents to prioritize their children’s education over encouraging them to engage in mining activities, as this would secure a better future for them.

Alhaji Abdul Razack, the NPP Japan Chairman who chaired the event, remarked that the educational landscape in Fanteakwa South is steadily improving, thanks to the initiatives implemented by community leaders.

He praised the Osino Development Forum Ghana for its efforts, which provided much-needed relief to financially constrained parents and also expressed support for expanding the initiative to benefit more children in the district.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.