Mr. Daniel Obeng, the First Vice Chairman for Abuakwa North Constituency in the Eastern has said former President John Dramani Mahama’s call on President Akufo-Addo to address the nation on its current state of the economy is unnecessary.

This, according to him, both the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta and the President has on numerous occasions address Ghanaians on the current state of the economy therefore the call is needles.

“But if Mr. John Mahama say a huge amount of money has pass through Prez Nana Addo’s hands and haven’t seen what the money has used for, is up to him,” he said.

Mr. Obeng indicated that, in the year 2013 and 2014 he [Mr. Mahama] seek for economic bailout at the IMF program at a time the country was not facing any pandemic crisis.

He recalled how workers salaries were not paid most especially teachers among others.

“At that time Ghana was producing oil and the Ghana GDP was stable but yet still former President John Dramani Mahama run to the IMF for a bailout.

“So if he say he haven’t seen anything positive under Prez Akufo-Addo’s regime we should leave him to continue doing his talking”, he adds.

He made these known to Kingdom FM’s KONTIHEN KOFI OBOH.

Mr. Obeng adds, Mr. Dramani Mahama should be mindful with his utterances because elderly people do not speak anyhow…

He further warned John Dramani Mahama to be thoughtful of his behavior due to his status, but, if he want to do pure politics he should be openly because his comments about the economy is very worrying.

He however wondered Mr. Mahama’s hunger to return to power although he was once a head of state.

Source// Obohnews.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

The Deputy Education Minister in charge of Technical And Vocational Education and Training, Mrs. Gifty Twum Ampofo, on behalf of the government has presented a brand new 64 seater bus to Saviour Senior High School in Osiem in the Abuakwa North Municipality.

Addressing the staff and the students of the school, the Deputy Minister of Education who doubles as the MP for Abuakwa North Constituency said, she has secured four pick ups for all the four (4) SHS in her constituency together with the buses.

“In 2020, during the second phase of the disbursements of the buses, she [the MP] promised to give out two buses but she did extra work and lobby for three buses for each school in her constituency”, she revealed.

“Thank God I won the 2020 elections and was maintained at same ministry and subsequently was able to secure the 4th bus for the Saviour Senior High School here in Osiem,” she noted.

Furthermore, the Municipal Education Director for Abuakwa North Municipal Assembly, Madam Abena Gyemerah explained how the headmistress of Saviour Senior High School Dr. Hawa Adusei complained bitterly to her outfit over the lack of vehicle in her school.

“If the students fall sick she uses her own vehicle to convey them to hospital because there is no official vehicle for the school”, she continued.

Madam Abena Gyemerah highlighted that with the commitment level of the MP, she came to her aid with a pick up in 2021 before the recent school bus.

A situation in her view comes as a relief which she can retire peacefully because acquiring a school bus for the institution was a burden.

The Municipal Chief Executive for Abuakwa North Municipality, Alhaji Umar Bodinga is no doubt that President Nana Addo led administration’s commitment to the education sector is spot-on.

The MCE mentioned that he is much aware of the bad state of inner roads in the school and has assigned his roads engineer to assess it for a reshape.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnews.

The convener for Akyem for ALAN, Mr. Fiifi Ofori Atta has hinted that the ruling New Patriotic Party needs does not need any alien to lead them in the 2024 general elections.

According to him they needs a recognized and hardworking figure like the Trade Minister, Alan Kwadwo Kyeremateng to lead them.

He is of the view that without Mr. Kwadwo Kyeremateng as the Flagbearer of the NPP in 2024 it would be difficult for them to break the 8yr jinx.

“Mr. John Kwadwo Kyeremateng think about the welfare of the Ghanaian youth. He want every Ghanaian youth to job doing to reduce the unemployment rate in the country” he opined.

Mr. Ofori Atta added that whoever aimed for Flagbearership position must exercise some patience and be in the cue until it’s their turn.

He told Kingdom FM’s KONTIHEN KOFI OBOH when they embarked on a health exercise dubbed ‘ONUA NE AKONTA’ at Kyebi where they ceased the opportunity to officially launched the Akyem for ALAN Association.

He thus described Mr. Alan Kwadwo Kyeremateng as a man of peace, unifier, hardworking and affable, adding that the party would not regret voting him to lead the party into 2024 general elections.

According to him, since President Akufo-Addo’s term in office come to an end in 2024 his successor must hail from the Akyem clan in the person of Alan Kwadwo Kyeremateng.

Some members of the Akyem for Alan association emphasied that Mr. Kyeremateng deserve to be the Flagbearer of NPP come 2024.

They claim under Allan Kyeremateng administration jobs would be secured for the youth.

The National President of Pearls ladies, Josephine Obiri Yeboah also pleaded with the NPP delegates to vote for Mr. John Kwadwo Alan Kyeremateng to lead them in 2024.

She said, the latter have served and sacrificed for the party therefore the delegates must done him an honour by letting him with the Flagbearership position to lead the party into 2024 elections and victory would be theirs.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

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The Associate Resident Pastor of the Christian Redemption International Ministry, Nicholas Opoku Nsiah, has urged Ghanaians especially the youth not to allow their poor background to destine their future.

“Many people are born in the dark but with little push, hardwork, determination and prayers God will change their story and made them the heads of their families”, he stressed.

Pastor Nicholas Nsiah recounted that, the General Overseer of the Christian Redemption International Ministry, Senior Prophet Bernard Opoku Nsiah was brought up from a poor home.

But, to him, the latter didn’t allowed that to discouraged him whilst pursuing his aims and aspirations in life.

He told Kingdom FM’s KONTIHEN KOFI OBOH when speaking on behalf of the Senior Prophet Bernard Opoku Nsiah during his 60th birthday celebration and book launched entitled CHAMPIONS IN THE DARK ( ” THE POWER OF INTRODUCTION”) which was held on Saturday, June 25,2022 at their Church premises, Osabane Opoku Nsiah.

The programme saw in attendance some top dignitaries including Joyce Blessing.

Furthermore, the Founder and Leader of Bless Generation Chapel, prophet Prince Elisha Osei described Senior Prophet Bernard Opoku Nsiah as the Father of all Prophets.

He noted that, Snr Opoku Nsiah has been in the God’s Ministry for over 42yrs and has impacted into many lives.

Commenting on the book lunch, he mentioned that it is more than a blessing because many men of God fails to surpass the age 60 year marks.

Prophet Elisha Osei stated, the good works of Snr Prophet Bernard Opoku Nsiah will finally be paid off one day.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source//Obohnews.

The Eastern Regional Manager of the Forestry Commission, Nana Opoku Bosompim has disclosed that the target set for the Green Ghana Project has been achieved in the region.

According to Nana Bosompim, Eastern Region targeted planting 2.5 million tree seedlings.

The development comes after the Ministry of Lands and Commission launched the Green Ghana Project of planting tree seedlings to protect and conserve the environment on Friday, June 10, 2024.

However, despite the huge number given, they managed to successfully exceed it.

He emphasized that not only the target was met, but people are still visiting its offices in the region for the tree seedlings for planting.

Nana Opoku Bosompim who was speaking to Kingdom FM’s KONTIHEN KOFI OBOH expressed satisfaction over how the project had been embraced by Ghanaians, something he described as a good call.

The Manager then used the medium to debunked the reportage alleging that some planted trees were left in the bush leading people to burnt them.

He further underscores the need for a collective responsibility in the country to help protect the trees growth into forests.

He subsequently stated that over 80% of the trees planted in 2021 in the region are in a good shape.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnews.

The Eastern Regional Secretary for NPP, Mr Anthony Osei-Adjei has admonished the newly elected Akuapem North Constituency Chairman, Mr. Omane Mensah-Bonsu to ensure there is oneness, unity, and peace in the constituency following the successful elections.

According to him the constituency had never in their history left behind from the regional executives elections as it happened this year something he said was very worrying.

He then urge the chairman as soon as possible to go rounds and bring on board all candidates who couldn’t emerged victorious to work with them, since the agenda break the 8year cycle remains their focus.

The eastern regional secretary also entreated the chairman to put measures in place to ensure both the remaining polling stations and electoral area coordinators who are yet to conduct their elections to do so for Akuapem North Constituency to get the full complement of their executives to run the affairs of the party.

Mr. Anthony Osei-Adjei made this known on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at Amonokrom Community Centre when addressing the newly elected Akuapem North Constituency Executives.

In response to it, the newly elected Akuapem North Chairman, Mr. Omane Mensah-Bonsu said, since the campaign season is over, he will do what the regional secretary have charged him to do.

He used the medium and thanked the delegates for electing him to lead them in Akuapem North.

The Chairman stated, breaking the eight (8) won’t come on a silver platter, however litigations, back biting, misunderstanding and separation amongst themselves cannot aid them retain their seat in the 2024 general elections.

Chairman Omane Mensah-Bonsu believes the executives can not work solely without the help of the party faithfuls, therefore, they are leaving no one behind.

He had 532 votes to clinch the seat against Emmanuel Kwaku Bekoe 30, and Eugene Aduobe -Akuffo 146 votes respectively. The total valid votes cast was 708.

Furthermore, Mrs. Linda Darkwa, the newly elected women organiser for Akuapem North Constituency told Kingdom FM’s KONTIHEN KOFI OBOH that, the constituency lack lots of development; hence the people wanted a new hope to help the eight year jinx.

“I’m bringing in new things to ensure that Akuapem North get back to its peak in terms of development and would work hard to achieve it” she assured.

In her final remarks Mrs. Linda Darkwa also show her appreciation to the delegates for voting her as their women organiser for the constituency.

Out of the 714 total valid votes cast, she polled out 460 votes to unseated the incumbent women organiser, Mrs. Awo Boatema Aboagye Dankwa ( 129 votes) and one other Mrs. Adeline Manubea Appiah Akuffo who also had 125 votes.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnews.

As Tuesday, June 14, 2022, mark the world international day for “Blood Donor Day”, the staff of blood bank of the Eastern Regional Hospital also joined their colleagues in the world to mark the day in Koforidua.

The programme which saw individual, donors from different institutions and schools in the region
donated blood to help save lives.

Kingdom FM’s KONTIHEN KOFI OBOH speaking with the Medical Director of Eastern Regional, Koforidua, Dr. Akoto Ampaw said, donating blood to save ones live is a collective responsibility of everybody.

He is of the view that blood donation also makes one’s stronger and healthier.

Explaining that the blood of animals can not be use for human beings to save their lives, therefore, donating blood to save ones live is very essential which everyone must embrace.

Dr. Akoto Ampaw also indicated that a donor can donate blood at age 17 and above.

“The blood donors are always careful, they don’t involve themselves into sexual immorality activities to get an infections because they save lives.”

The year’s celebration was held on the Theme:” DONATING BLOOD IS AN ACT OF SOLIDARITY”, JOIN THE EFFORT AND SAVE LIVES.

He continue by highlighting those who donate blood to save lives have so many benefit in returns when they go to hospital.

Dr. Ampaw stated that, “if you’re a Donor, you belongs to a club of blood donors and its prestigious for you. If you fall sick and you go to hospital and we need to save your life you will be given it for a free of charge.”

He then entreated the general public to get involve in blood donation exercise to save more lives in the country.

In conclusion, he called for consistent medical check up and added the huge cost of money to be paid by a patient’s might have been on free basis for blood donors.

Furthermore, the Eastern Regional Blood Donor Organiser, Mrs. Philomena Quayson also said, the special day is used to show appreciation to the donors for their continuous donations.

He acknowledged that without them they wouldn’t have put smile on the faces of their clients [patients] to save their lives.

As part of the celebration, management of the facility awarded those who have continuously donated blood to the hospital to save lives.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnews.

Mr. Kofi Okyere-Agyekum, the Member of Parliament for the people of Fanteakwa South Constituency in the eastern region has cut the sod for the construction of a 15 capacity bed health center at Osino.

The sod-cutting ceremony which was held on Monday, June 13, 2022, is expected to be completed in six months periods.

Speaking with Kingdom News, the legislature indicates that, the Osino health center was built in the 1960’s with three beds hasn’t received any refurbishment.

Mr. Okyere-Agyekum added that, the constituency is part of the Agenda 111 hospital project and though theirs hasn’t commenced, there is the need to expand the already existing facility.

The MP noted that patients are forced to be referred to other hospitals in nearby towns such as Kyebi, Kukurantumi, Oseim, and Asiakwa due to lack of hospital beds.

“The money am using to build the 15-capacity beds clinic is not from my pocket but rather from the NHIS Fund. Gov’t gives every MP GHS75,000 every year to use it for health facilities in their constituencies” Mr. Okyere-Agyekum explained.

He also admitted that women in his constituency are the motivation factor for building the new 15 capacity beds clinic since their health is his priority.

Mr. Atuahene Agyemang, the Health Director of the Fanteakwa South District Assembly, said, the project, when completed will go a long way to accommodate patients without referring them to nearby hospitals.

He then commended the MP for the good steps embarked on to get them a new healthcare facility.

He again averred by indicating their priority is to provide quality healthcare to the constituents.

Furthermore, the District Chief Executive for Fanteakwa South District Assembly, Mr. Ernest Ofosu mentioned that a whole District capital, Osino, does not deserve such old age healthcare centre.

He however indicated lot of challenges are confronting the clinic including the equipment which are very old.

Mr. Ofosu therefore pledge’s to support with a new refrigerator, ceiling fans and other equally important equipments to help boost their work.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh..

Source// Obohnews.

District Chief Executive (DCE) for Fanteakwa South District Assembly in the Eastern Region, Mr. Ernest Ofosu, has threatened to chase out all the illegal miners in the district.

According to the DCE, there is many mining companies in the Fanteakwa South but most of them are not operating legally.

Therefore, he sees their activities to be destroying most water bodies in the area.

Mr. Ofosu adds, they have had a lot of meetings with the miners and warned them to do a genuine work to ensure no water bodies in the area get affected but they seems to be doing the opposite.

With this, he said, starting Monday, June 13, 2022, they are going to make the area uncomfortable for those who mines around the river banks in the District, such as Birim river, Aguso river, and Akleso river.

“I will arrest and put them before court and tell the court why they are destroying the water bodies.”

He told Kingdom FM’s KONTIHEN KOFI OBOH during a green Ghana project where his district is targeted of planting 400,000 tree seedlings. But they planted over 2,000 tree seedlings.

The programme took place at one of the Kibi Gold Field Company Limited’s reclamation 15 acres of lands. Some selected schools in the district also joined the greening Ghana project.

The Managing Director of Kibi Gold Field Company Limited, Dr. Kofi Agyemang also however emphasized that their firm is practising a good system of clamation in which they have reclaimed 15 acres of land for other plantation programmes.

“So when the Forestry Commission, District Assembly and the Chiefs of Fanteakwa South came to see us that they are coming to plant trees quickly we released the reclamation 15acres of land for them to be used for the planting”, he stated.

Dr. Kofi Agyemang justified by noting that, their operations are done without the use of chemicals during mining.

Chief of Osino, Osabarima Otu Darko IV thus; warned that any illegal miner [galamseyers] who would be arrested shall be dealt with the law.

He indicated that mining in the area have brought no development to the area whereas the uncover pits has claimed the lives of children.

In conclusion, Osabarima Otu Darko pointed out that henceforth, land reclamation would be use to plant consumable crops like cocoyam due to their fast growing status.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnews.

Nana Opoku Bosompim, the Eastern Regional Manager of the Forestry Commission have disclosed that, the region is targeted to plant 2.5 million tree seedlings on June 10, 2022 as part of the second phase of the Green Ghana Project.

The Ghana project introduced by Prez Nana Addo in 2021 saw the country planted over 5m tree seedlings to ensure the destroyed forest by illegal miners get its shape to protect our water bodies.

According to the regional manager, over 3m plant seedlings are available at their seven forestry districts in the region.

He offered that whoever is in need of seedlings to plant can proceed to the any of the forestry districts and claim it.

He said, they have timber species, ornamentals, militia, and economic trees ( mango, coconut, orange).

“One can get its free tree seedlings from the following districts; Kyebi, Donkokrom, Somanya, Oda, Kade, Mpraeso, and Begoro including their regional office in Koforidua”, he said.

To emphasised, he explained that the tree seedlings are given on free basis and are not for sale.

Nana Opoku Bosompim who made these known to Kingdom FM’s KONTIHEN KOFI OBOH added that the entire country is expected to plant 20m tree seedlings on June 10, 2022.

He continue by disclosing, that about 700,000 seedlings were targeted in 2021 and with much efforts they exceeded it by planting over 900,000 tree seedlings.

Meanwhile the national level also is targeted of planting 5m tree seedlings of the phase one.

Nana Bosompim adds, the eastern regional forestry commission together with other agencies have assessed the survival rate of the tree seedlings that were planted in 2021 and can confirm that over 80% is in good shape.

He then entreated the general public to join the second phase of the Greening Ghana project on 10th June, 2022 to help plant more trees to safeguard the forest as well as the water bodies being destroyed by illegal chainsaw operators and the illegal miners.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnews.