The Member of Parliament for the Fanteakwa North constituency in the Eastern Region, Kwame Appiah Kodua, has vowed to use the five percent (5%) common fund he receives every month from the government through the District Assembly to undertake infrastructure projects for his constituents.

He noted that the District or Municipal Assembly receives 80% of the common fund while MPs receive 5% respectively.

“I am a Member of Parliament today because, the good people of Fanteakwa North had confidence in me and voted me into office in 2024 to go represent them in Ghana’s Parliament, and seek solutions to some of the challenges confronting them in the constituency,” he acknowledged.

“I can’t say that I have not gotten anything, for them to send me to Parliament to enact laws on their behalf is a great honor done to me,” he mentioned.

Mr. Appiah Kodua made this known at a town hall engagement with his constituents dubbed:” Thanking The People, Accounting For Stewardship” in Begoro on Wednesday, May 28, 2026.

He reiterated his commitment to utilize his 5% common fund well to benefit all the communities in his constituency and emphasise that the welfare and progress of his people are dear to his heart.

The MP urged them to continue rallying their support behind him to enable him to do more developmental projects for them.

He then presented items such as 10 long brooms, 20 hand gloves, 10 Cutlasses, 3 wheelbarrows, 10 shovels, 10 rakes and 10 wellington boots to the Bontrase and Mission Bethlehem communities, respectively, to use them to clean the town ahead of the maiden Royal Durbar of Begorohene, Daasebre Mireku Afari II, in September.

Mr. Appiah Kodua asserted that Begoro is the gateway to Fanteakwa North and they need to beautify the community so that dignitaries who would be gracing the Begorohene’s historic event will feel safe and secure at home.

He also presented 40 plastic chairs to the aforementioned communities to use for their gatherings.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

St. Paul Technical Institute, established 69 years ago and located at Akim Kukurantumi in the Abuakwa North Municipality of the Eastern Region, is appealing to the government for urgent infrastructure support.

As one of Ghana’s pioneer Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) schools, the institute has produced many prominent individuals who have contributed immensely to national development, yet it continues to lag behind in critical infrastructure projects.

On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, the school held its 3rd congregation ceremony where 801 students, comprising 50 females and 651 males graduated successfully from the institution.

Speaking to a cross-section of journalists, the Headteacher of the institution, Teye-Bii Teye Agualey mentioned that the school does not have an Assembly Hall, and its dining hall is too small to accommodate over 2,760 students at a time.

Mr. Teye recalled that in 2025, the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, visited the noble institution and promised to provide them with an ultramodern Assembly Hall and expand the dining hall; however, since that visit, the school has not received any update on the project.

He therefore used the medium to remind the Minister to fulfill his promise so the school can have an official venue for hosting programs, thereby enhancing teaching and learning.

On his part, the Guest Speaker, Professor Prince Boateng, Principal of Ada College of Education in the Greater Accra Region, said that Ghana spends millions of cedis importing items that could be produced locally by TVET students, while continuing to rely on foreign plumbers, electricians, and builders.

He stressed that this is not because they are smarter than us, but because society has historically undervalued TVET.

“Today, that narrative has changed because of Artificial
Intelligence and it is aggressively replacing routine, spreadsheet-driven office work across the globe.

“But the good news is that AI cannot unlock
stubborn drain in Abuakwa North, cannot weld a structurally sound
bridge, and cannot install a solar power grid in a remote village and that is the exclusive territory of the Ghanaian TVET student,” he underscored.

Professor Prince Boateng believes that theories alone cannot build a country, but rather the sweat, ingenuity, and spatial intelligence of skilled youth.

Furthermore, the Abuakwa North Director of Education, Madam Grace Adza-Awude, urged the nation to continue prioritizing TVET by investing in modern infrastructure, relevant equipment, qualified instructors, and stronger industry partnerships to ensure graduates remain globally competitive.

She concluded that a strong country is built by skilled, disciplined, and empowered youth, therefore, Ghana must collectively support and promote Technical and Vocational Education and Training as a viable pathway to national transformation and sustainable development.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.

The General Overseer of Leaders Light International Church, Apostle Dr. Samuel Kofi Dadzie, has expressed concern about how some Ghanaian youth are misusing social media to attack and insult the country’s leaders, especially the President.

He cautioned that the youth should not take advantage of ‘Freedom of Speech’ to disrespect national leaders, because those who have held leadership roles before can attest to how difficult it is to satisfy millions of people as a leader.

According to him, former President Akufo-Addo cannot open his mouth to insult President John Dramani Mahama even if he [Nana Addo] disagrees with him about something.

Akufo-Addo held the highest office of the land for 8 solid years, and he is aware that no President can meet the demands of every single Ghanaian citizen in just a day, he added.

He indicated that it is only those who have never been President or occupied a leadership position who insult either the former or current President, including Asantehene, Ga Mantse, and other prominent people who are working tirelessly to change the fortunes of the country.

He further said that the youth of today are joining their early graves due to a lack of respect for the elderly, even though God has instructed children to obey their parents so they may prosper and live long.

“The saddest aspect of it all is that the young people who are insulting the President, Asantehene, GA Matse, and other prominent people through social media wouldn’t get the opportunity to even clean their shoes, stressing that respect and humility are key to success.”

Apostle Dr. Samuel Dadzie stated that insults cannot fix a collapsing economy, but if the youth address issues retarding the development of the country in a diplomatic manner, the President or leader in charge will listen to them in good faith and find a solution to bring peace to the country rather than using abusive words.

The General Overseer of Leaders Light International Church hinted that due to the attitude being portrayed by the youth currently, when they attain the age of 50-60 years, they will start apologizing for their actions even when nobody is chasing or instructing them to do so.

He made these remarks to Kontihen Kofi Oboh during their Thanksgiving Service held at Osabene, Eastern Region, on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

Dr. Kofi Dadzie then advised the youth to give the needed respect to the leaders of the country so they may live long and refrain from anything that will negatively impact their lives in the future.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

The Chief of Akyem Afiesa of the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council in the Eastern Region, Nana Agyeman Dua Okumanin II, has installed three Sub-Chiefs, namely, Sompahene, Domfrehene, and Mbabawaahemaa, expected to help him champion infrastructure projects in the area.

The three newly installed Sub-Chiefs are young and energetic who expressed commitment to working assiduously to support Nana Dua Okumanin to attract investors to the development of Afiesaman.

Speaking to Journalists at Afiesa Ahenfie on Thursday, May 21, 2026, Nana Agyeman Okumanin underscores the importance of installing these trio to occupy such positions in playing instrumental roles towards the development of the community.

The traditional leader mentioned that Afiesaman is one of the fastest-growing communities in the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council, however poor lacks road network is retarding their progress.

Otafirgya, as he is affectionately called, revealed that during the eight-year tenure under the Akufo-Addo erstwhile New Patriotic Party administration, several attempts were made to get them fixed, but it proved futile.

“When it is 8:00 PM, you find it difficult to get a car from Kyebi to the community, and in the morning too, the schoolchildren sometimes have to walk to School because cars are scarce due to the nature of our road network,” said Afiesahene.

Nana Agyeman Dua Okumanin II used the opportunity and called on President John Dramani Mahama and his Roads Minister, Kwame Agbodza to come to their aid and get these roads fixed as they were capable of enabling schoolchildren to report to school on time and have sound minds to study.

He advised the schoolchildren to humble themselves before their Senior Chiefs and serve Afiesaman with respect and dignity so that together they can work in a harmonious way to develop the community.

One of the newly installed Sub-Chiefs, Mbabawaahemaa, Nana Asabea Nuamah, said the development and progress of women in the community is dear to her heart, and she will put in place measures to empower them to become self-reliant and help contribute meaningfully to the success of Afiesaman.

“Going to School is very essential to mankind but if you can’t go to school all hope is not lost, you can venture into artisanal skills to better your life and you would become the most successful person in the future because currently those who run their own businesses have a lot of money to take care of themselves and their families,” she observed.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ensuro Drinking Water, Edmond Agyapong, has presented a brand-new, unregistered Voxy vehicle to Apostle Dr. Samuel Kofi Dadzie, the founder of Leaders Light International Church.

He also donated an unspecified amount of money to the Man of God for the vehicle registration.

However, in a gesture of appreciating hard work, the founder gives out the gift to one of his long-serving pastors who has served with dedication and commitment.

Speaking to Kontihen Kofi Oboh, the General Overseer of the church, Apostle Dr. Samuel Kofi Dadzie revealed that the gesture of the CEO for Ensuro Drinking Water was a fulfillment of a promise he made to him some years ago.

The General Overseer explained that his reason to hand out the donated vehicle to Apostle Samuel Kofi Anane, stemmed from his respect, humility, faithfulness, and loyalty of years of service to help the church’s sustainability.

“For this reason, I said to myself that if Ensuro, as he is popularly called, buys me a car, I will hand it over to Apostle Kofi Anane for him to know that I really appreciate him for not turning his back on me during difficult times,” he highlighted.

Apostle Dr. Kofi Dadzie added that if you’re a leader, prioritizing the well-being of your followers is essential, rather than living a luxury lifestyle while they are suffering.

“In doing so, it gives them joy, and they won’t regret serving you. Hence, handing over the brand-new, unregistered Voxy car to Apostle Samuel Anane for him to benefit from his labor in his old age,” he indicated.

The General Overseer of Leaders Light International Church made this known when Ensuro presented the car to him during their Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the church headquarters in Osabene, Eastern Region.

According to Apostle Dr. Kofi Dadzie, he has been doing this for years, and this is the fourth car he has given out.

He believes that this move will motivate other pastors in the church to continue working hard and help it grow, knowing that their turn may come one day.

“The Church is looking forward to building a house for him before going to retirement,” he revealed.

Apostle Dr. Kofi Dadzie used the occasion to implore the founders and leaders of other churches to emulate his example.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

The Mobile Telephone Network (MTN) Ghana, as part of its SME Accelerate initiative, has trained over 200 personnel from Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Koforidua, the capital of the Eastern Region.

The gesture, the company noted, is to ensure the sustainability of their businesses.

The SMEs Business Clinic aimed to provide opportunities for SME operators to rebrand their products and manage their finances effectively, helping them avoid collapse.

The program was held at the Capital View Hotel, Koforidua, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, under the theme: “Setting Up Business For Growth.”

Speaking to journalists, Abubakari-Sidick Mohammed, the Senior Sales Manager of MTN Ghana responsible for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), noted that SMEs contribute about 80 percent to Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

According to him, statistics also show that SMEs have created over 95 percent of jobs for Ghanaians, which underscores the need for the country to support such businesses to grow.

Mr. Sidick Mohammed entreated SME personnel who benefited from the two-day training program to establish proper websites to advertise their products and attract international communities to patronize them, emphasizing the importance of digital presence.

“So far, we have done the SMEs Clinic Business program at Volta, Ashanti, and Eastern regions respectively,” he indicated.

He further said “they have targeted three more regions to help them reposition themselves well in the market space so that they can continue creating jobs for Ghanaians to reduce the unemployment menace in the country,” he mentioned.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

The elderly son of the late Highlife musician, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, Calvin Kwadwo Fosu, says preserving and building upon their father’s legacy remains the family’s foremost priority.

Speaking in an interview with Nana Adjoa Silky on DL FM 106.9, Accra, during his birthday celebration, Calvin Fosu highlighted the late musician’s profound impact on Ghana and beyond.

“My late father did a lot through his musical career and deserves to be remembered and keep his legacy alive,” he said.

Calvin Fosu emphasized that Daddy Lumba positively impacted many lives with his artistry, and his children are working assiduously to project it.

He added that the children are united and committed to doing everything possible to uphold their father’s name.

Reflecting on their late father’s love, he noted that Daddy Lumba cared deeply for his children and put much effort into raising them well.

Calvin also disclosed that the family is working behind closed doors to mark the first anniversary of the music icon’s passing to further project his legacy.

He expressed gratitude to the general public for their unwavering support from the time of their father’s demise till date.

Denise Ama Saah Fosuh, the daughter of the late highlife musician, also described the loss as painful but thanked the many benevolent individuals who have stood by their family.

She reiterated their commitment to continue their father’s legacy.

Furthermore, Kwadwo Fosuh Junior, another son of Daddy Lumba, joined in by showing appreciation to Ghanaians for their unflinching support during the family’s difficult time.

Source // DL FM 106.9.

By// Nhyiraba Kwadwo Sammy Bee.

The Constituency Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), in Akwatia, Eastern Region, Eugene Opoku-Acheampong, has debunked allegations claiming that after losing the 2025 by-election to the National Democratic Congress (NDC), their party has become defunct.

Following the death of late NPP Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Ernest Yaw Kumi early in 2025, shortly after winning the 2024 Parliamentary elections, the party could not maintain seat.

In light of this defeat, many suggested that the NPP has lost its popularity in the constituency.

Reacting to this controversial discussion among members within the constituency, Mr. Opoku-Acheampong argued that if that were true, then there would not be any active political party in the area.

He made this revelation at a press conference held at the constituency party office in Akwatia on Monday, May 18, 2026, while accounting for their just-ended polling station executives’ election.

According to him, NPP remains strong and formidable in Akwatia and is poised to reclaim both the next Parliamentary and Presidential seats in 2028.

Mr.Opoku-Acheampong used the occasion to thank constituency and regional executives for their outstanding support during the electoral process.

Furthermore, Constituency Organizer of the party, Jones Awuku, added that looking at the number of people who showed interest in purchasing forms to contest the polling station executives’ election demonstrates attractiveness of the party.

He hinted that Dan Kofi Nyame, the aspiring Chairman of the constituency, single-handedly bought all forms for those contesting the electoral area coordinators’ election in the party, and this speaks volumes that NPP is returning to power in 2028.

On her part, the Women’s Organizer of the constituency, Mary Appiah, in an interview with Kontihen Kofi Oboh, entreated those who could not win to exercise restraint and continue serving the party because all hope is not lost.

She noted that in 2022, some of the winners today contested and lost, but they did not shun the party, and this indicates that those who also lost can become winners in 2030 with hard work and determination.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

The Member of Parliament for Okere constituency in the Eastern Region, Daniel Nana Addo-Kenneth, has commended the West African Examination Council for the approval of the new selection procedure for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (B.E.C.E.) graduates who are waiting for their results to go to Senior High School.

The Pens Down party is a program designed for the B.E.C.E., graduates in Okere where all the stakeholders come on board to use the occasion to advise them to stay away from things that would prevent them from going to SHS as they await their results and this is the maiden edition by Daniel Nana Addo-Kenneth since he became the Member of Parliament for the Okere constituency in 2024.

Before the 2026 B.E.C.E., the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, announced that candidates would select their Senior High or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVE) Schools after their results are released and WAEC agreed.

The rationale behind this move was to ensure that every B.E.C.E graduate gets enrolled in either SHS or TVET School to avoid being denied an opportunity to further their second-cycle level education.

Speaking at the Pens Down Party for the 2026 B.E.C.E graduates in his constituency at Adukrom on Friday, May 15, Daniel Nana Addo-Kenneth described the new SHS or TVET School selection reform as good news for the schoolchildren to make the right choices of schools based on their results.

The Okere MP revealed that Technical Vocational Education and Training is a gateway to success in life, therefore, he admonished the Basic Education Certificate Examination graduates in his constituency to select TVET schools to better their future and ignore the mantra that says *’TVET is meant for the second people*’.

The Special Guest of Honor for the event, Nana Agyei Baffuor, the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South Constituency in the Ashanti Region on his part mentioned that, Okere over the past years has produced great men who have contributed a lot to Ghana’s development.

“Addo-Kenneth wants to protect the legacy hence gathering these young people here, dining with them, and encouraging them to prioritize education first to replace them in the future when they’re no more,” he noted.

Nana Agyei Baffuor entreated them to be cautious about friends when they go to SHS to avoid getting into trouble to enable them to complete School successfully and return home peacefully to their parents.

The Adukromhene, Ahunuabobrim Osuodomgya Otutu Ababio V also advised them, especially the young girls, to stay away from bad friends to avoid getting pregnant, to shut down their dreams of becoming prominent people in the future.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

The Chief of Akyem Asafo of the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council in the Eastern Region, Barima Boampong Darkwaning II, has endorsed President John Dramani Mahama’s 24-hour economy market project.

The ultramodern market project is the first of its kind in Ghana, and it comes with many features such as a lorry park, a warehouse, a daycare centre, a women’s bank, a police station, a post for the Ghana National Fire Service, a restaurant, a sick bay, a clinic, and a pharmacy, among others.

Out of the 33 Municipal and District Assemblies in the Eastern Region, 25 assemblies were selected, including the Abuakwa South Municipal Assembly.

During the handover of the site to the contractor to commence work within two weeks at Akyem Asafo on Thursday, May 14, 2026, Barima Boampong Darkwaning II thanked the President and Abuakwa South MCE, Nana Adu Sarpong Addo-Aikins, for bringing such a historic project to his community.

According to him, the project will bring relief to the townsfolk as it will create many job opportunities for them during and after its completion within 24 months.

“Already, my overlord, Okyenhene, Osagyefuo Amotia Ofori Panin, has accepted it, and we will rally our support behind the contractor to complete the project within the given timeframe to boost the economic activities in Akyem Asafo as well as Abuakwa South,” he indicated.

The Abuakwa South MCE, Nana Adu Sarpong Addo-Aikins, disclosed that they will use 25% of every common fund the Assembly receives to facilitate the project.

“One of the major challenges confronting the Assembly is the heavy-duty trucks that normally park at the Apedwa, Bunso, and Asafo junctions, which cause a lot of accidents on the stretch, and it is very disturbing.

“As part of the 24-hour economy market project, the Abuakwa South Assembly is adding a Public-Private Partnership to construct a big parking lodge so that those trucks can park there compulsory to curb the road accidents in the area,” mentioned Nana Adu Sarpong Addo-Aikins.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.