The Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Atiwa East constituency of the Eastern Region, Albert Nuamah, has described Paul Afoko’s intention to contest the party’s national chairmanship position as timely and necessary.

“Paul Afoko served as the National Chairman and was indefinitely suspended by the National Executive Committee of the Party on Friday, October 23, 2015, due to some misunderstanding that popped up between our National Leadership.

“So if today, he has been reinstated into the party and has the zeal to serve the party again by vying for the same position, it is good news because we need numbers to recapture power in 2028,” he added.

Chairman Nuamah further stated that the party needs a formidable team to contest the 2028 general elections and secure the presidential seat from the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

He admonished party faithful to set aside their differences and come together to work extra hard toward returning to power, emphasizing that they cannot afford to lose the 2028 elections.

Mr. Nuamah, on behalf of his constituency executives, welcomed Paul Afoko back into the party and wished him well. He urged members of the elephant fraternity to love, support, and accept him in good faith.

“Our upcoming national elections will be very tough because all those contesting for the various positions are very experienced and have contributed their quota toward the development of the NPP.

“Boakye Agyarko, the former Energy Minister, Ursula Owusu Akuffo, the former Communication Minister, Paul Afoko, the former National Chairman, among others have declared their intentions to join the national elections race, demonstrating how strong and attractive the NPP is becoming, and are poised to come to power in 2028,” he opined.

According to him, all those seeking national positions deserve it, but the best must win.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Akuapem South Municipal Assembly in the Eastern Region, Paul Osae Ofei, has commended the residents and traditional leaders of Aburi for their unflinching support in cleaning the principal streets of the town.

His commendation follows the active participation of community members in the National Sanitation Day exercise held on Saturday, November 1, 2025.

The initiative forms part of the government’s broader efforts to promote environmental cleanliness.

The organized clean-up exercise, the Assembly collaborated with the Aburi Traditional Council to tidy up Aburi and its surroundings.

However, the MCE expressed concern over the absence of some residents and warned that repeated non-participation in future exercises would attract legal consequences.

Mr. Osae Ofei noted that maintaining a clean environment to prevent the outbreak of communicable diseases is a shared responsibility.

He urged all citizens to take the National Sanitation Day seriously to help make Ghana cleaner.

Aburi Ankobeahene, Nana Kumi Asante, expressed his satisfaction with the turnout and indicated the initiative has come to stay.

According to the traditional ruler, if such efforts continue, the issue of filth engulfing the country would be curbed

He added that the clean-up exercise is part of preparations for the 2025 Aburi Odwira Festival.

Nana Kumi Asante reiterated the Aburi Traditional Council’s commitment to partnering with the Akuapem South Municipal Assembly in future sanitation exercises to enhance the beauty of the area.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

The Member of Parliament for the Atiwa East Constituency in the Eastern Region, Abena Osei Asare, has emphatically stated that nothing can deter her from fulfilling her constitutional mandate as Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).

According to her, no woman has previously attained such a position in Ghana, and in our country, it is not easy for a woman to step into the shoes traditionally worn by men for decades.

Notwithstanding, Mrs. Osei Asare reaffirmed her commitment to remaining focused and working diligently to reshape the narrative of PAC and ensure that those managing government institutions are held accountable for any misuse of state funds.

The Atiwa East MP made this statement at Abakoase in her constituency on Sunday, November 2, 2025, during an engagement with community members, where she listened to their concerns and found solutions for them.

She used the opportunity to thank constituents for voting for her in the 2024 general elections and assured them that she would not disappoint them as their MP and PAC Chairperson.

Mrs Osei Asare, however, promised to work tirelessly for the country’s development.

“I know there will be some attacks and bullying against me, but God being my helper, I will succeed,” she acknowledged.

The Abakoase Nkosuohene, Barfour Boakye Asare, commended the MP for her contributions to the constituency and appealed to her to help provide a mast in the community to improve network access.

He noted that the current infrastructure is inadequate and cannot deliver quality service to the entire community.

Recounting what they go through to access a stable network for calls, he explained that residents must gather at a specific location, a situation he described as very worrying.

For his part, the Abakoase Electoral Area Assemblyman, Dominic Owusu affectionately called Domain in the political space, hailed Abena Osei Asare for personally visiting communities and engaging with residents.

He highlighted her willingness to listen and assist as a mark of true leadership that prioritizes the welfare of constituents.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

The God’s Coming Kingdom Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), has donated relief items to the Good Shepherd orphanage home in Kosoa, Ofankor, in the Central Region.

The items include four bags of rice, tomato paste, tins of milk and sugar, cooking oil, bags of pure water, and toiletries, among others.

The donation by God’s Coming Kingdom Foundation forms part of its corporate social responsibility by ensuring that the children have a comfortable and joyful period.

Solomon Nyarko Abronoma, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Foundation, emphasized that the donation is part of their humanitarian responsibility.

Speaking with Accra FM/CTV’s  Apelete Kofi Michel, Mr. Abronoma stated he believes that the central government alone cannot meet every need of the less privileged ones in our communities and indicated an individuals and organizations have to provide support for such people within the various communities so that they can feel they are also part of us.

He called on Ghanaians to unite and contribute their quota toward nation-building, highlighting the crucial need to show love and support for the less privileged, especially the orphans.

Nyarko Abronoma expressed gratitude to his sponsors, whose support made the donation possible.

The CEO explained that they realized the children were facing many challenges and saw the need to come to their aid.

He entreated the kids to take their education seriously to enable them to become responsible adults and assist their colleagues who are also encountering the same problems in life.

Rev. Nimako Boateng, the head of the Good Shepherd Orphanage, received the items and expressed his profound gratitude to the God’s Coming Kingdom Foundation for their kind gesture, describing the donation as timely.

He used the opportunity to appeal to other NGOs and well-meaning Ghanaians to emulate God’s Coming Kingdom Foundation.

“We need financial assistance to pay the school fees of the children and our utility bills, therefore, calling on philanthropists, corporate bodies, and Civil Society Organizations to come to their aid and help these children to secure a better future,” he appealed.

By// Kofi Michel.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

The Nkosuohene (Development Chief) of Suhum Okorase, Nana Kwasi Gyampoh II, has officially commissioned and handed over a newly constructed Kindergarten (KG) block to the Okorase Presbyterian M/A Basic School.

The facility comprises two classrooms, a kitchen, a restroom, and a dining hall.

Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Nana Kwasi Gyampoh II underscored the mandates of the Nkosuohene (Development Chief) to spearhead and champion infrastructure development for the benefit of communities.

He noted that before this project, he had constructed a classroom block for the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity’s Vocational/Technical School and a clinic.

The newly commissioned KG block, he said, is the latest addition to his developmental efforts.

According to Nana Gyampoh II, the gesture forms part of his corporate social responsibility and pledged to continue undertaking such projects, stressing that the central government alone cannot meet the infrastructural needs of every community.

The Headmistress of the school, Madam Joyce Ansah, expressed gratitude for the new facility, stating that it would significantly improve teaching and learning at the Kindergarten level.

She described the previous KG block as a source of concern for parents and guardians, many of whom considered withdrawing their wards due to safety fears.

Madam Ansah added that the improved learning environment would likely encourage those who had withdrawn their children to re-enroll them.

She thanked Nana Kwasi Gyampoh II for responding to their concerns and personally funding the construction of the facility to ensure a safe and conducive space for learning.

Madam Ansah also appealed to the general public, particularly the Suhum Okorase Nkosuohene, to support the school with modern furniture, noting that the current ones are outdated and unsuitable for contemporary learners.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

The Mobile Telephone Network (MTN) has donated GH¢30,000 in cash, GH¢2,000 worth of airtime, assorted drinks, and hampers to the Akuapem Traditional Council in support of the 2025 Akuapem Odwira Festival.

This gesture forms part of the Foundation’s annual corporate social responsibility towards the celebration of the Odwira Festival.

Receiving the donation, the Akuapem Traditional Council acknowledged the MTN Ghana Foundation’s contributions to championing infrastructure development in the area.

The Council reiterated its commitment to strengthening ties with the Foundation to enable continued support for national development projects and youth empowerment.

They expressed gratitude for the donation and encouraged MTN to improve and enhance its network services.

Ransford Gyan, Area Sales Manager for the Eastern, Volta, and Oti Regions, emphasized the cultural significance of festivals, describing them as more than mere celebrations but as living expressions of African heritage.

He noted their role in preserving traditions, fostering unity, and inspiring future generations.

“Our success as a business is deeply connected to the strength and progress of the communities we serve, which is why we continue to invest in initiatives that promote, culture, economic empowerment, health, education, youth development, and digital inclusion across the nation,” he mentioned.

Mr. Gyan further stated that as the 200th anniversary of Akuapem Odwira approaches in 2026, MTN Ghana Foundation is proud to stand with Okuapehene, Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III, in laying the foundation for a celebration that embodies both transition and transformation.

On behalf of Chief Executive Officer Stephen Blewett, Ransford Gyan extended well wishes to Okuapehene and the people of Akuapeman for a successful celebration.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

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.

Source// Obohnewsinline.com.

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

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

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.