A group calling itself Concerned Citizens of Koforidua has accused the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of the New Juaben South Municipal Assembly in the Eastern Region, Ransford Boakye, of retarding the development of Koforidua.

According to the aggrieved group, Mr. Boakye has been reluctant to sign a document that would allow the Member of Parliament for the constituency, Michael Okyere Baafi, to access his common fund and use it for infrastructure projects.

They alleged that for more than a year, the MP has made several attempts to get the documents signed by the New Juaben South MCE, but these attempts have proven futile, as he claims he cannot find them.

“However, after a thorough investigation by a journalist, it came to light that the said documents were in his car. Meanwhile, the MP needed the money to run the constituency,” they noted.

Speaking at a press conference held at the Legion Hall in Koforidua on Monday, April 13, the convenor of the group, Israel Kofi Osei Asante, mentioned that the people of Koforidua, especially the youth, are seeking development, but the MCE has sat on it, which is very worrying.

“New Juabenman is very united, and we are calling on Ransford Boakye to do the needful as soon as possible to calm nerves down between the two parties because they won’t sit down for Koforidua to get deteriorated,” he stated.

Mr. Osei Asante then signaled that they are giving Ransford Boakye a two-week ultimatum to put in place measures to enable Okyere Baafi to receive his common fund; otherwise, they will demonstrate against him.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

More than 250 years of friendship between Odauman and Okyeman came to an end on Sunday, April 12, at the Odau Fie in Akyem Etwereso, due to the escalating chieftaincy dispute in Osenase.

For some time now, the Osenase stool has remained vacant and Okyenhene Osagyefuo Amotia Ofori Panin selected Asafo Agyei to occupy the stool.

However, the Etweresohene, Ofosu Kwabi Ayebiahwe, and the Ofosu-Pema Aduana Royal Family claim that the candidate does not belong to their lineage, and therefore, they disagree with the Okyenhene’s choice.

This dispute led Ofori Panin Fie, on Friday, April 10, to ban the Etweresohene or Odauhene from setting foot in Ofori Panin Fie. A sheep was slaughtered, and his Daasebre title was stripped, symbolising that they no longer had any ties with him.

Speaking at a press conference held at the Etwereso Fie on Sunday, April 12, the spokesperson for the Ofosu-Pema Aduana Royal Family, Barfuo Osei Afrifa, who also serves as Odau Twafohene stated that they accept the Okyenhene’s decision to part ways with Odauhene.

He emphasised that Okyeman did not conquer them through war, but rather, they voluntarily joined and served Okyeman due to their cordial relationship with Daasebre Nana Sir Ofori Atta I, the late Okyenhene.

Barfuo Osei Afrifa added that losing a title does not change a person’s identity and revealed that henceforth, anyone who ascends to the Odau Stool will be called Odeneho.

“Now that we are independent, the Odauhene will be called Odeneho Fosu Kwabi Ayebiahwe,” he noted.

The Ofosu Pema spokesperson further explained that there are now four paramountcies in Akyem: Akyem Bosome, Akyem Abuakwa, Akyem Kotoku, and Akyem Odau Traditional Councils, bringing the total number of paramountcies in the Eastern Region to twelve.

Barfuo Afrifa then warned Okyenhene Osagyefuo Amotia Ofori Panin to stay away from their 12 towns and 58 villages to maintain peace.

In his remarks, Odeneho Fosu Kwabi Ayebiahwe, Odauhene, described Okyenhene’s decision to ban him from Ofori Panin Fie as very painful because they did not expect it, observing that in every circumstance, thanks should be given to the King of the Universe.

He also expressed heartfelt gratitude to his sub-chiefs and the Ofosu-Pema Aduana Royal Family for rallying behind him during these hard times and elevating him to Odeneho, making him the Overlord of the Akyem Odau Traditional Council.

Speaking to Kontihen Kofi Oboh, some residents of Etwereso said they are excited to free themselves from the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council and pledged to support Odeneho Fosu Kwabi Ayebiahwe in his reign as Odauhene.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

The Akuapem Nifahene, Ahunuabobrim Osuodomgya Otutu Ababio V, together with his cabinet, on Thursday, April 9, graced the send-off ceremony of the Eastern Regional Director of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Hajia Habiba Yusufu.

Hajia Yusufu served in the public sector for 37 years, transforming agriculture in Ghana, particularly in the Eastern Region.

Her leadership contributed to many farmers in the region winning multiple awards during the 2025 Farmers’ Day Celebration held in Ho, Volta Region.

In his remarks, Ahunuabobrim Osuodomgya Otutu Ababio V described Hajia Yusufu’s tenure as Eastern Regional MOFA Director as purposeful and transformational, indicating that her work touched farmers, strengthened livelihoods, and brought hope to many.

The Akuapem Nifahene, who also serves as the overlord of Adukrom, added that as a traditional leader, he had personal encounters with her and found her commitment to development genuine and inspiring.

He stressed that she was always ready to collaborate, listen, and act in the interest of the people.

According to him, her wide networking and personal efforts enabled her to introduce investors from China to support infrastructure development in his community.

Otutu Ababio V used the occasion to wish her well as she retired from public service.

On her part, Hajia Habiba Yusufu advised those holding positions in the public sector to give their best, serve the country with dignity and integrity, and make time for their staff.

“Working in the public sector is not an easy task, which is why position holders need to team up with their staff and work hand-in-hand to succeed,” she stated.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

The Eastern Regional Youth Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Adamu Musah Raha, has hinted that the progress and development of youth in football is very dear to the heart of the Member of Parliament (MP) for Atiwa East in the Eastern Region.

The MP’s annual Easter football Gala is held among communities within the constituency.

Musah Raha described the tournament’s impact as very meaningful, stating that over the past few years, it has produced players for the Ghana Premier League (GPL), with their performance being exceptional.

He made these remarks while speaking on behalf of the MP after the 2026 Easter Gala, where Team Anyinam Zongo were crowned the ultimate winners.

He mentioned that the initiative by Mrs. Osei Asare aims to discover talented footballers in Atiwa East and support them in harnessing their dreams to a higher level, ultimately becoming professionals.

The Youth Organizer used the occasion and urged the handlers of the Black Stars management to include home-based players in the team to help Ghana win matches.

He explained that the home-based players understand the style of Ghanaian football, and if they get the call-up into the Black Stars, they will deliver because they know themselves, just like the foreign players.

Adamu Raha added that, comparatively, most of the local players are far better than some of the foreign players, so the Ghana Football Association (GFA) should consider extending call-ups to these home-based players often.

He also advocated that Benjamin Asare should be maintained in the Black Stars squad because he is the only home-based player in the team and his performance is awesome.

Gala Finals

Anyinam Zongo clashed with Aworonsua at the grand finale, and the scoreline was 1:1 after regulation time.

Anyinam Zongo defeated their opponent 5:4 on a penalty shootout to clinch the trophy. They received ₵5,000, football medals, 2 footballs, a set of brand new jerseys, and the trophy.

Team Aworonsua was also rewarded with ₵4,000, football medals, 2 footballs, a set of brand new jerseys, and a silver trophy as the first runner-up.

However, Akyem Sekyere secured the 3rd position and was presented with ₵3,000, a set of brand new jerseys, and 2 footballs, while Enyiresi cemented the 4th position and walked home with ₵2,000, a set of brand new jerseys, and 2 footballs.

Anim Daniel, the Anyinam Zongo coach, said they didn’t win the tournament on a silver platter, but they worked extra hard to achieve the feat.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline. com.

The General Overseer of the Leaders Light International Church, Apostle Dr. Samuel Kofi Dadzie, has underscored the importance of devoting one’s life to God and complementing it with regular church attendance.

Speaking at the Easter Convention at the Nkawkaw branch of the Church on Friday, April 3, the General Overseer entreated the youth to embrace the habit of attending church services if they want to prosper in life.

According to him, some young people perceive the Church as a threat to their progress and development because of its teachings.

Apostle Dr. Dadzie noted that this perception has led many to avoid attending church to hear the word of God.

The Man of God advised that it would be better for the youth to give themselves to Christ rather than engage in social vices such as illicit drug abuse and womanizing, which have no positive impact on their lives.

“Many promising young people’s lives have been destroyed as a result of their love for narcotics, and today they regret it,” he added.

“When we were growing up, some of my friends departed from God and engaged in such acts, and I gave my life to God in 1991, and I have become a blessing to many, including my family members, likewise them,” he recounted.

He believes that if people give their lives to Christ and follow His footsteps, Ghana will witness massive development because citizens will adopt good lifestyles and faithfully fulfill the responsibilities entrusted to them, thereby glorifying God.

Apostle Dr. Samuel Kofi Dadzie made this clarion call as he joined the Christian fraternity worldwide to commemorate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ during the Easter celebration.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

The Member of Parliament for New Juaben North Constituency in the Eastern Region, Nana Osei-Adjei, popularly known as DeJoe in the political space, has officially initiated a tertiary education support fund and scholarship scheme for persons with disabilities.

As part of the rollout of this life-changing program, the MP donated Gh¢100,000.00 as seed money.

Speaking at the Church of Pentecost Easter Convention in Bohye in the New Juaben North Municipal Assembly, the MP explained that the Tertiary Education Fund will specifically cater for brilliant but needy female students pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education in universities across the country to enable them to achieve their goals.

“However, the scholarship scheme will also take care of the PWDs to ensure financial constraints don’t become a barrier to denying brilliant but needy students the opportunity to further their tertiary education in New Juaben North,” he noted.

According to him, the Fund and scholarship scheme will cover all, regardless of political affiliation. He added that once a student is from the New Juaben North Constituency, they qualify to benefit from the initiative.

He revealed that the Pentecost Church played a significant role in his journey to becoming a Member of Parliament in the 2024 election, which is why he decided to launch this initiative during their Easter Convention to appreciate them.

Nana Osei-Adjei then appealed to the leadership of the Church to continue praying for him and to encourage more people to support the fund, so that vulnerable students in his constituency can access tertiary education and have smiles put on their faces.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

The Okyeman Benkumhene, Daasebre Mireku Afari II, and his cabinet performed a traditional rite on Monday, March 30, to install three energetic young chiefs who will support him in running his administration.

They are Nana Botwe Danso I, the Okuasehene, Nana Obeng Sarpaning, the Begoro Kontihen, and Nana Kwame Ansah, the Agona Akwamuhene.

This historical program took place at the Begoro Palace under the Traditional Area, where hundreds of attendees graced the memorable occasion, as some of the stools had been vacant for more than 30 years.

Speaking to a cross-section of journalists, the Okyeman Benkumhene, who doubles as the overlord of Begoro, revealed that during the administering of the oath of allegiance, he warned that in case they rose against him in the future, he wouldn’t hesitate to destool them.

“My vision is to help lobby for more developmental projects for my people to transform their lives, thus installing these Chiefs to help me achieve it but if they team up to sabotage to humiliate me and Okyenhene, Osagyefuo Amotia Ofori Panin I will snatch the stool and give it to someone ready to serve Okyeman,” he expressed.

The Begorohene further said it is the responsibility of the chiefs to serve their people with respect, humility, and integrity in order for them to also rally behind them to succeed in their reigns.

Daasebre Afari II advised them to humble themselves and give the needed respect to Begoroman and their various relatives, who, among other people in their families, selected them to lead them as their chief to enable both parties to stay in a harmonious way.

“I am here to serve you as well, so in the course of your duty, when you encounter any challenges beyond your strength, kindly fall on me for advice and guidelines to rectify it to bring peace to your people,” Daasebre Mireku Afari II told them.

Nana Obeng Sarpaning, during his swearing-in as the Kontihen of the Begoro Traditional Area, pledged to serve and respond to the calls of Daasebre Mireku Afari II at any time his service would be needed.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

The Municipal Chief Executive of the Suhum Municipal Assembly in the Eastern Region, Lydia Ohenewaa, has reaffirmed her readiness to work with the Member of Parliament (MP) for the constituency, Frank Asiedu Bekoe, to complete the stalled Astroturf project for the community.

According to her, she will team up with the MP and relevant stakeholders to mobilize resources to complete the project for the community.

Her pledge follows the sudden stalling of the project, for which sod-cutting was carried out by the MP popularly known as ‘Protozoa’ before the 2024 general elections.

The MCE was speaking at the maiden edition of the Ramadan Cup held at the Amanhyia M/A Basic School Park on Saturday, March 28.

Madam Ohenewaa said youth development is very essential to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, hence the organization of the tournament to strengthen the bond between herself and the youth in the Municipality.

Participants of the maiden Virgin Ramadan Cup included Suhum Zone 1, Nankese Zone, Akorabo Zone, and Suhum Zone 2.


Akorabo and Suhum Zone 1 met at the grand finale, and Akorabo beat them by a lone goal to lift the trophy, going home with Gh¢7,000 together with medals, footballs, and a set of brand-new jerseys.

However, Suhum Zone 1 also received ¢5,000, along with medals, footballs, and brand-new jerseys, to appreciate their participation in the competition.

According to the MCE, football is the only game that brings together all the scores of life, and it promotes unity and love among young people.

She mentioned that over the decades, the youth of Suhum have contributed immensely to the development of the Assembly, and they continue to rally their support behind her since she assumed office as the Municipal Chief Executive.

She described their genuine act and love as incredible and assured them that she would do her best to get the Astroturf pitch completed and hand it over to them so they have a place to play football.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

A Doctor with the Aura Family Dental Care in Koforidua, Dr. Dent Emmanuel Baah Abeka, has highlighted the adverse impact of toothache on children’s education worldwide, particularly Ghana.

He hinted this affects their academic performance, which Ghana is no exception.

His observation follows recent research indicating that approximately 40% of children, age 12 suffer from decayed, missing, or stained teeth, and 1 in 4 pupils show signs of tooth decay as of 2026.

A 2025 study also found a 58.5% prevalence of self-reported oral health problems, with toothache ( 51.7%) and swollen gums (38.5%) being the most common.

Speaking at the official opening of Aura Family Dental Care in Koforidua on March 28, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Aura Family Dental Care, Dr. Dent Emmanuel Baah Abeka, expressed worry about the significant impact of the toothache.

According to him, when a child has a tooth problem, they find it difficult to communicate with their classmates.

He attributed it to lack of confidence and the inability to pay attention in the classroom due to stigmatization associated with such a disease.

Dr. Emmanuel Abeka advised parents to prioritize their wards’ oral health by ensuring they monitor them regularly when going to brush their teeth as well as checking their mouths to enable them to stay healthy.

“We are not preventing them from taking sweet products, but before they go to sleep, the parents must see to it that they have neatly brushed their teeth to avoid a toothache in the future,” he added.

He also entreated parents to visit dentists with their children from time to time to enable them to identify early tooth problem that may emerge for firsthand treatment.

Dr. Abeka further expressed worry over oral health statistics in Ghana where more than 70% of the population suffers from oral health issues and poor oral hygiene.

He used the opportunity and appealed to the general public to take their oral health seriously and indicated that the mouth is the gateway to the body that everybody looks at during communication.

Speaking on behalf of the Omanhene of the New Juaben Traditional Area, Daasebre Kwaku Boateng III, the Sanaahene of the Traditional Area, Nana Opoku Acheampong, said they were grateful to the management of the Aura Family Dental Care for the establishment of the facility on their land, creating job opportunities for the youth in the area.

“Every Paramount Chief would be glad to see a developmental project on his land; therefore, Daasebre Kwaku Boateng III has opened his doors to welcome any investor to New Juaben who wants to come and do the same and create more jobs for the youth in the area to help reduce the unemployment menace in the country,” he noted.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

The Chief Executive Officer of the SOS Foundation, based in the New Juaben North Municipal Assembly of the Eastern Region, Samuel Osei Sarkodie, has revealed that over 1,700 residents of the Municipality have benefited from the Foundation’s free registration, renewal, and replacement of National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) cards.

SOS, as he is affectionately called, noted that the Foundation has opened its doors to register the entire 40,000 population of the Municipality.

Since the commencement of the free registration, renewal, and replacement of NHIS cards on March 3, residents from Asokore, Effiduase, Oyoko, and Jumapo have all benefited from the program.

He made this known during the Jumapo free NHIS registration exercise.

According to SOS, some beneficiaries from the aforementioned communities, especially the elderly, reported that they have already started using their cards to access healthcare services without encountering challenges, and expressed gratitude for the impact the initiative has had on their lives in New Juaben North.

“From Jumapo, we will again extend the gesture to Suhyen, Asikasu, Kofikrom, and wrap up at Akwadum,” he told Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Samuel Osei Sarkodie also thanked the residents of the area for embracing the project and getting registered.

He emphasized that this demonstrates their growing understanding of the importance of the National Health Insurance Scheme when seeking medical care at hospitals.

“The welfare of the people of New Juaben North is our topmost priority and the Foundation will continue to offer a helping hand to them when the need arises,” he assured.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.