A group calling itself Friends of Odeneho Abraham Boafo based in the Oti Region is calling on President John Dramani Mahama to give an appointment to Odeneho Abraham Boafo for contributing in diverse ways to the National Democratic Congress to win the 2024 election.

According to them, Boafo, the Oti Regional Assistant Secretary for the party, has emerged as an instrumental and hardworking figure in the political landscape of the Oti Region. His steadfast dedication and impressive efforts during and after the recent elections have garnered him wide acclaim, particularly among the youth and grassroots in the region and beyond.

FOAB added that throughout the election period, he demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities and an unparalleled commitment to grassroots mobilization.

“He tirelessly engaged the constituents, listening to their concerns and aspirations, which resulted in a groundswell of support for the party,” they noted.

They mentioned that his ability to connect with the youth, in particular, helped energize the voter base and promote active participation in the democratic process is top-notch!

Abraham Boafo’s strategic vision and meticulous planning were evident as he was seen campaigning in almost all the nine constituencies in the region, with his own resources to ensure they captured power, and low and behold they won the election.

They said Odeneho Boafo has been pivotal in maintaining communication with the grassroots, ensuring that their needs and aspirations remain a priority.

FOAB opined that his focus on grassroots development and youth empowerment aligns seamlessly with the aspirations of the party people in the Oti region, making him a favorite leader among the populace.

“With his remarkable contributions and resolute dedication to the community, it is evident that Odeneho Kwame Abraham Boafo deserves an appointment that reflects his capabilities and passion,” they recounted.

“Recognizing Odeneho Boafo’s hard work is more than a gesture of appreciation. It is an affirmation of the transformative potential of true leadership”.

They indicated that such an appointment would not only celebrate his exceptional service but would also mean a worthy reward for the grassroots and the young leaders of the NDC, especially in the Oti Region.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source//Friends of Odeneho Abraham Boafo.

The Okyeman Nifahene of the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council in the Eastern Region, Daasebre Doctor Twum Ampofo, has expressed his displeasure with recent media reports on the water crisis in Asiakwa.

According to him, some media outlets claim that residents of Asiakwa have resorted to using sachet water for their daily activities, including bathing, due to the effects of galamsey activities in the area.

“The galamsey activities in the community remain a challenge, but it is not the main cause of the inflow of water taps in Asiakwa,” he clarified.

Daasebre Dr. Twum Ampofo debunked the report, stating clearly that their water crisis is not so dire that the entire community has no access to water.

He acknowledged that water taps in the community do not flow continuously as expected.

He further explained that most households with boreholes often allow others without access to fetch water for free to meet their daily needs.

The Okyeman Nifahene, who is also the overlord of Asiakwa, attributed the current water crisis in the community to climate change and described it as a natural phenomenon that occurs during every dry season.

Daasebre Dr. Twum Ampofo made this statement on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at the Asiakwa Royal Palace during the first Akwasidae celebration of the year.

The Asiakwahene also mentioned that he had received support from some individuals and would soon drill three mechanized boreholes at strategic locations for the community.

This, he said, would serve as a temporary solution until the Ghana Water Company resolves the issue.

Meanwhile, Julia Nolst Trenite, a native of Asiakwa but living abroad, upon hearing of the situation, announced that she and her family would drill two additional boreholes to support Daasebre Dr. Ampofo in providing clean and safe water for the people of Asiakwa.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

The Okyeman Nifahene of the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council in the Eastern Region, Daasebre Dr. Twum Ampofo II, as part of his one-year anniversary celebration, has announced plans to construct a fully furnished, ultramodern 50-bed capacity hospital in Asiakwa to enhance quality healthcare delivery in the area.

This project is aimed at bringing healthcare services closer to the people.

According to Daasebre Dr. Twum Ampofo II, the health of his people is his top priority, as good health enables them to work, farm, and provide for their families.

This, he explained, is the motivation behind the construction of the hospital.

Dr. Twum Ampofo, who also serves as the overlord of Asiakwa, urged his people to actively participate in the project when it begins this year to ensure its timely completion.

“This project, when completed, will create job opportunities for many people in Asiakwa and its surrounding communities and will also boost the local economy,” he added.

The Okyeman Nifahene shared these plans during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Asiakwa Palace. The meeting focused on ways to unite and work together to transform Asiakwaman and restore its former glory.

He then showed his heartfelt gratitude to the youth group in Asiakwa that called itself PROUDLY ASIAKWAN of whom he is a patron that came up with this brilliant and transformative idea to construct a Hospital to enable them to have access to medical care in the area when they fall sick instead of traveling a long distance to Kibi Government Hospital.

“The youth plays a crucial role in the development and I am ready to work hand in hand with them whenever the need arises,” Asiakwahene assured.

Additionally, Daasebre Dr. Twum Ampofo II announced his intention to drill more boreholes in Asiakwa to provide clean and safe water for daily use.

He expressed concern over how illegal mining activities have polluted local water bodies, making them unsafe for human consumption.

He also appealed to residents of Asiakwa who have migrated outside the town or abroad to return home and support these development projects once work begins.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

The Gomoa Ahenfie Kɛse has expressed its great sorrow and commiseration with traders and users of the Kantamanto business area affected by the recent fire outbreak that resulted in huge losses and emotional turmoil.

The Gomoa Ahenfie Kɛse has noted that after the incident, all sorts of persons and entities are making spurious claims of ownership of the said market.

They have sent a strong caution to these people and entities to stay away from the Kantamanto land because it belongs to them.

According to them, KING OKOFO KUSAE EDU, THE ASONA ROYAL STOOL occupied presently by GOMOAMANHENE, KING OKOFO EDU XVI is the only legitimate owner of the Kantamanto market together with all lands in the area with Supreme Court Judgment 1910 and 1913 Gold Coast judgment comprising Coastal lands.

The Gomoa Ahenfie Kɛse mentioned that they share boundaries with the following Coastal Lands.

That and beyond, Teshie, Labadi, James Town, Chorkor, Kokrobite, Nyanyano, Fetteh, Senya, Apam, Jorma ( Mamford), and Dego.

“We have documents that show that the Kantamanto Market land belongs to us. Therefore, those claiming they were the owners should advise themselves and desist from the land,” it warned in a statement available to this website.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for the Okere District Assembly, Daniel Nana Addo Kenneth, has announced that the newly built Okere District Hospital will begin full operations in 2025 to enhance quality healthcare delivery in the area.

This hospital is part of the Agenda 111 health facilities project initiated by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government to bring healthcare services closer to Ghanaians.

The fully furnished, ultramodern facility with a 40-bed capacity, was one of three Agenda 111 hospital projects in the Eastern Region commissioned by President Akufo-Addo on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.

The other two hospitals are the New Juaben North Municipal Hospital and the Atiwa West District Hospital.

The DCE, who is also the Member of Parliament-elect for the constituency, stated that staff assigned to the hospital have already been posted and are preparing to commence work next year.

Nana Addo Kenneth shared this information during the Assembly’s final sitting of the year, using the occasion to highlight some of the achievements of the NPP government in the district since the inception of the Assembly 2017.

According to him, President Akufo-Addo Addo-led administration has made progress in every sector of the district, which deserves commendation.

Daniel Nana Addo Kenneth also expressed gratitude to the outgoing Member of Parliament for Okere Constituency, Daniel Kwaku Botwe, whom he will be succeeding in Parliament, for his guidance and support in developing the area.

He urged Assembly members and staff to extend the same support to his successor and their administration to ensure continued success and effective delivery of their mandate.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

The outgoing Eastern Regional Minister, Seth Kwame Acheampong, has expressed his appreciation to the various heads of the departments for accepting and supporting him to lead them during these 4 years in the region.

He asked them to forgive him if he had unknowingly stepped on anyone’s toes along the way, and it is his wish they continue to build bridges of peace and unity, which are important for the development of the Region.

Seth Acheampong said they were crossing over not only to a new year but also to a new administration come January 7, 2025.

“It is, therefore, my sincere prayer that as we are exiting the scene, you accor the next Regional Minister after me and its administration the same support you offered me to deliver on their mandate,” he admonished emotionally.

He indicated that doing so would ensure the continuity and growth of the region, and after all, we are one people with a common destiny.

The minister made this call during the Eastern Regional Coordinating Council’s 17th edition of the 9 lessons and Carlos held at his Residency in Koforidua on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.

“As we celebrate Christmas, let us remember the true spirit of the season which is love, kindness, and compassion, and may these values guide us as we come together with families and friends to share the joy of Christmas,” he added.

In his sermon, Rev. Justice Asumang of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Ascension Congregation-Koforidua entreated the country to remember God and depend on him no matter our wealth. Without having trust in him, there would be full of confusion and frustration.

He added that if we depend on God and have trust in him, everything will be well with us, and we will see his greatness in our lives.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsoneline.com

The Abuakwa North Chairman for the New Patriotic Party in the Eastern Region, Alhaji Seidu Ibrahim, affectionately called Alhaji Opass has called on the party leadership as soon as possible to have a critical look at the polling station executives’ structure and abolish it.

He believes that the polling station executives’ structure was one of the key factors that contributed to their defeat in the just-ended 2024 general elections.

According to him, Ghanaians were looking at the kind of items and huge sums of amount of money the polling station executives bring home when electing the Presidential and Parliamentary Candidates for the party, and they got peeved.

Alhaji Opass said this makes the work very difficult for them to convince people to go out and vote for NPP, stating that if approached and asked them to vote for NPP, they also demanded something, hence the low turnout, especially from their two main strongholds such as the Ashanti and Eastern Regions respectively.

“I don’t see why polling station executives should be made delegates and be given money to choose a leader for the party leaving other party faithful to go hungry,” he added.

The Chairman then stressed that if the party can’t scrap the polling station executives structure then they should open the electoral college for all card-bearing members of the party to enable them to take part in the electoral process of electing leaders and see if the aspirants can give everybody money to vote for him or her to become their leader and this will bring peace amongst aggrieved members.

“If we do it that way, those who deserve to occupy that position will be voted for to become the leader of the party, and when general elections are due Ghanaians will come out in their numbers with good hearts and vote for that person because they prefer him or to become their leader, not the delegates choice,” he opined.

He further revealed that they worked hard to retain power but unfortunately, things didn’t go the way they wanted.

Alhaji Opass added that the results they garnered from the 2024 election across the country were very appalling, and they are going back to the drawing board to correct their errors and bounce back stronger in 2028 to recapture power again.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

The Heritage Christian University College (HCUC) in Amasaman, in the Greater Accra Region, has celebrated its 6th graduation ceremony, during which over 100 students graduated successfully from the prestigious institution.

The 2024 congregation ceremony was held under the theme: “AI and Jobs: The Implications for the Youth.”

Speaking to the press, at a cross-section, the Director of Media and Public Affairs for the university, Conrad Kakraba, highlighted HCUC’s commitment to providing quality education in Ghana, comparable to other leading universities.

He explained that, beyond academic training, the university also focuses on character development to empower students to combat corruption and other societal challenges that hinder progress.

Mr. Kakraba emphasized that every student at HCUC is trained to become an entrepreneur, equipping them with the skills to establish and manage their businesses after graduation.

He added that awards were given to students who demonstrate entrepreneurial success. The first prize winner received an impressive ¢100,000.00, reflecting the university’s emphasis on practical skills and personal development over theoretical knowledge alone.

The Director of Media and Public Affairs also expressed gratitude to God for the elevation of the College to chartered University status.

He noted that this milestone would inspire the institution to enhance its training programs, producing well-equipped graduates to contribute meaningfully to national development.

Meanwhile, Emmanuel Mensah, an accounting student, was crowned the overall best-graduating student for the year 2024.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

The Communication Bureau of the National Democratic Congress in the Abuakwa North Constituency of the Eastern Region held a press conference on Monday, December 9, 2024, at Nelsban Palace Hotel to reject the just-ended 2024 elections parliamentary results.

According to them, a lot of incidents occurred that led to the shooting of Emmanuel Asare, a 22-year-old, and Issah Mohammed Larry, a 19-year-old student at St. Pual Technical Institute in Kukurantumi.

They alleged that the NPP tump printed about 7 boxes of the ballot papers favoring their candidates, Nana Kwame Ampaw Addo Frempong and Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

This situation, they noted had taken the matter to the Eastern Regional Police Headquarters for further investigation.

Addressing journalists, the 2024 NDC’s Parliamentary Candidate for the constituency, Charles Darko Yeboah, popularly known as OZEY said he won’t accept the outcome of the parliamentary results.

He accused the Municipal Chief Executive of the Abuakwa North Municipal Assembly, Dr. Alhaji Umar Bodinga, Member of Parliament-elect for Akuapem North Constituency, Sammi Awuku among other prominent people in the NPP for holding a crunch meeting at the NPP regional office in Koforidua before the election where they declared Abuakwa North operation shoot to kill and they were able to execute it.

Meanwhile, the Electoral Commission in Abuakwa North has declared the NPP’s PC, Nana Addo Frempong, a winner with 15,242 votes as against the NDC’s PC, Charles Darko Yeboah, with 14,508 votes with a rejected ballot of 352. The total votes cast was 29,113.

Charles Darko Yeboah emphatically stated due to the numerous skirmishes that occurred during the electioneering process he won’t accept the results today nor tomorrow unless the right is done.

The Communication Officer of the NDC for the constituency, Abdul Wahab, said that they did not sign the pink sheet and indicated that as things stand now, Abuakwa North does not have a Member of Parliament-elect, but only knows of the outgoing MP, Gifty Twum Ampofo.

He alleged that the shooting incidents were spearheaded by an NPP guy called ‘Double’. He did the same thing at Ayawaso West Wuogon during their bi-election in 2016.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

An Independent Parliamentary Candidate for Atiwa East Constituency, Nana Adjei Kyerema has expressed his satisfaction over the just-ended special voting exercise in the area.

According to him, the special voting exercise is a gateway for the main elections on Saturday, December 7, polls, and he felt satisfied with the process.

Nana Adjei Kyerema noted that though there were some skirmishes from the side of some of the political parties during the electioneering process he was not perturbed about it.

He added that they collaborated with the Electoral Commission officials to resolve those issues to instill peace among them.

The Atiwa East Independent Parliamentary Candidate used the opportunity and thanked all and sundry who took part in the exercise.

In Atiwa East, 440 people were expected to participate in the special voting exercise, but 408 cast their vote; meanwhile, 11,703 people registered in the Region for the exercise.

He advised the youth in Atiwa East to remain calm and refrain from any actions that could disrupt the election process, urging them to protect the constituency’s positive image.

Nana Kyerema admonished the Atiwa East constituents to vote for him to become the next Member of Parliament to bring transformation to the area.

He indicates that it is about time for Atiwa East constituents to change their voting pattern and try him and see because both NPP and NDC have disappointed them in terms of development.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.