The MCE for New Juaben South Municipal Assembly of Eastern Region, Hon. Isaac Apaw Gyasi together with the Nanaanom of New Juaben Traditional Area has cut sod for the reconstruction and redevelopment of the Koforidua Jackson Park.

The projects after its completion will see a car park, playing field, event centres, and etc.

Addressing the ceremony, Hon. Isaac Apaw Gyasi stressed the excitement of being part of such memorable occasion since the indigenous of Koforidua had been awaiting for such day to occurred

He indicated that, the New Juaben Municipal Assembly has been privileged to be part of the 25 Assemblies benefiting from the Ghana Secondary Cities Support Projects in collaboration with the Local Gov’t Ministry because the Assembly once hosted the national launch which was held in 2019.

Hon. Apaw Gyasi continue that, Secondary Cities Support Project is five years development project and it is based on performance of the participating Assembly.

“As an Assembly, we had our support in the year 2020 and we targeted the Nsukwao basin drainage system to minimize as much as possible flooding that have over yrs resulted in destroying a lot of homes throughout the years”.

“Koforiduaman is grateful to H. E. Prez Nana Addo for given us such project to transformed the Municipality” he expressed.

Furthermore, the Omanhene for New Juaben Traditional Area, Prof. Emeritus Daaasebre Oti Boateng II said he and his chiefs will do everything possible under their powers to support such project to developed Koforidua.

He again added, gov’t alone can’t do developmental projects in the country neither the CEO’s of individual institutions therefore it is a collective responsibility of everybody.

Meanwhile, the Eastern Regional Minister, Hon. Seth Kwame Acheampong appealed on persons who in either ways be directly or indirectly affected through these projects to forgive them.

“We will asked them to cooperate with the contractors when work is commenced” the Minister asked.

Hon. Seth Acheampong thereby revealed that, the project when completed will create over 400 jobs for the youth of Koforidua.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnews.

“I want to end by saying a big thank you to the people of the North East Region, especially to the people of Walewale. You have given me a first-class assistant in the form of the Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia. He has been of great help to me and my government.”

These were the words of the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Tuesday, 22nd June 2021, at a meeting with the Chiefs and people of Wlewale, at the commencement of his 2-day tour of the North East Region.

In his remarks to the gathering, the President indicated that one of the reasons for his tour of the North East Region was to come and thank the Chiefs and people for the big support they gave him and his party, the New Patriotic Party, in the 2020 general elections.

“Of the six (6) six seats there are in the North East Region, NPP won four (4). And, for the first time in the history of the 4th Republic, the NPP Presidential candidate won the absolute majority of the presidential vote in the North East Region,” President Akufo-Addo said.

“Nalerigu and Bunkpurugu did not vote for the NPP. It is a pity, and I am hoping that next time we can do better and get all six seats in the North East Region,” the President said

Even though in Nalerigu, the NPP “lost a woman” in the person of Hajia Alima Mahama, the President indicated that “you, in Walewale, have given me another woman. I have expressed my appreciation not only for the vote, but also for her qualities and abilities in nominating her as the Deputy Minister designate for Gender, Children and Social Protection.”

With several appointees of Government hailing from the North East Region, President Akufo-Addo assured that, upon the completion of the composition of his government, there will be more appointments made from the region.

President Akufo-Addo thanked the Wulugu Naba for his words of commendation for the work undertaken since 2017 in all parts of the country, describing it as very encouraging for him.

“I want to assure him that expanding the road network and the establishment of a tertiary institution in the Region are going to be taken on board and something will be done about it,” he said.

With a few days to the start of the 2021 census, President Akufo-Addo urged residents of Walewale and, indeed, of the North East Region, to participate in the National Census, as the onset of COVID-19 prevented the holding of the Census last year.

“Whatever your tribe, for as long as you are in the country, get yourself counted. This is because if we have an accurate data on the population, and on its breakdown, then we can plan better for its development.,” he added.

Source// Obohnews

The Eastern Regional Deputy Nasara Coordinator for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Musah Adamu Raha has registered his displeasure at which some armed robbers in the country are using muslims names for robbing people.

He said, most of the armed robbers bares muslims name but don’t observed prayers as Muslims, adding that whenever they are being arrested by police they give their identity with Muslims names meanwhile they are not truly Muslims.

Musah Raha recalled once a Kumasi Police Command nabbed an armed robber lady which she gave her name as Fati but through their thorough investigation they found out she got that name way back in SHS as nickname but she was rather a presbytery.

“Those who are using Muslims names for robbery and hooliganism must put an end to it now because we [Muslims] hold Islam in high esteem” he noted.

Musah Adamu Raha who made these known to Kingdom FM’s KONTIHENE KOFI OBOH in an interview stated that the activity of robberss is tarnishing the genuine names of Muslims as well as their religion.

Furthermore, he admitted to the fact that sometimes some of their people also go wayward, we are telling them to remember the principles and the values of the religion that binds them together as Muslims and stop doing those bad things.

“Because Islam doesn’t tolerate robbery, someone may suffered, worked hard to get money and you will use just a day to pull gun on the person to robbed him or her, you will never see peace till eternity” he warned.

Musah Raha added, any decent Muslim lives very well even with Christians. There is peace and harmony amongst them. That’s why we see Vee Dr. Bawumia attending church programmes it doesn’t makes him a Christian but he does that to tell us we are all one people.

Source// Obohnews.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Zongo Development Fund, Dr. Sulemana Arafat Abdulai has charged the people living in Zongo communities across the country to take part in the upcoming population census exercise slated, Sunday night, June 27, 2021 to pave way to get more developmental projects from the Zongo Development Fund.

He indicated, in 2000 and 2010 the turn out of people living in the various Zongo communities in Ghana that participated in the population census exercise was very appalling and as a result, they could not benefit much from the zongo development fund projects due them which is very quiet disturbing.

This, Dr. Arafat Abdulai, is of believe that, if they get counted, it will help them to know the total number of persons living in Zongo to give them their share of the nation cake. Adding that, one important aspect of the Zongo Development Fund Secretariat is to know the figures of people living in Zongo communities.

Dr. Sulamana Abdulai made these known to Kingdom FM’s KONTIHEN KOFI OBOH in an interview during a meeting with the Eastern Regional Council of Zongo Chiefs and Imams on how to work together to help developed the various Zongo communities in the region’.

He however revealed that, they have embarked on nationwide tour to inspect the various projects under taken by the NPP gov’t for the various Zongo communities in the country.

Dr. Abdulai stressed further by indicating that, the NPP gov’t is embarking on over 700 projects for the Zongos. In a breakdown he noted; out of this total number of the projects, 198 is fully completed with 127 officially handedover to the beneficiary Zongo communities.

He again highlighted that some ongoing projects, such as; AstroTurfs, Classroom blocks, boreholes and many more will be completed and hand over for use within it stipulated time.

In conclusion, he commended Prez Akuffo Addo for the initiative introduced to Zongo Communities, and opined that the ‘Zongo Development Fund’ has helped transformed most Zongo communities across the length and breath of the country.

Meanwhile the Eastern Regional Chief Fulani who doubles as the spokesperson for the Council of Zongo, Alhaji Mohammed Nurudeen Taál registered his displeasure in the NPP gov’t for denying Koforidua Zongo a single project from the Zongo Development Fund.

He stated that since the existence of Zongo Development Fund, Koforidua Zongo cannot boast of one single project.

Alhaji Mohammed Nurudeen thereof said, Koforidua Zongo are hoping for something better this time around since delegation upon delegations from the Zongo Development Fund have on several occasions engaged them on their challenges confronting them but yet to no avail.

Source//Obohnews.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Former Ghanaian amateur and professional bantamweight boxer, Alhaji Sulley Shittu has disclosed that he has been left unrecognized in the sporting fraternity after a long over due services to the West African powerhouse, Ghana.

According to the ex orthodox boxer who won many medals to his name both in Europe and Africa said, all the achievement he made on the ticket of Ghana has proven futile since nobody recognized his quota of contributions at his old age. A situation he labelled as worrying.

Following this, he indicated that, he set up a boxing gym at his residence in Koforidua Zongo in attempt to teach the young ones but unfortunately they all stopped patronizing the facility abruptly.

“I have helped many Black Stars players to gotten to where they are now, but today none of them even come and visit me including the sports Council Authority. I’m not asking them to give me anything but their presence alone will put smile on my face” he stressed emotionally.

Alhaji Sulley Shittu made this known to Kingdom FM’s KONTIHEN KOFI OBOH in an interview during a visitation by the Eastern Regional Nasara Coordinator and his entourage to his residence to honour him for the good works he has done for the country whiles alive amidst celebrating his birthday.

The NPP Eastern Regional Nasara Coordinator, Alhaji Fadilu Fafana who is the birthday celebrant said, Alhaji Sulley Shittu has contributed immensely to Ghana sports especially the boxing cycles.

“Because during his time he fought a good fight and won a lot of medals for the country”.

However, Alhaji Fafana, highlighted that it is time Ghanains shift their focus at heroes who served the country in many diverse ways by honoring them whiles alive to feel the country’s echoes of appreciation.

Thereafter, he proceeded to Kwabeng Islamic Basic School in the Atiwa West District, and donated one motorbike to the headmaster to help enhances his daily activities as well as donating assorted drinks with biscuits to the students.

He ceased the opportunity and advised Zongo youth to take their education very serious because Zongo has bright future.

In appreciation, the Headmaster of Kwaben Islamic Basic School, Mr. Tufique Musah showed his gratitude to the Regional Nasara Coordinator for his kind gesture.

He then revealed some challenges confronting the school, indicating that, the school have computer laboratory yet they don’t have computers to teach the kids including electricity power.

Mr. Musah again revealed that, most of the students are truant to school because they go to the galamsey site to look for ends means for living which is very worrying, a menace he said is affecting their academics works.

Source// Obohnews.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Founder and General Overseer of Leaders Light International Church, Apostle Dr. Samuel Dadzie has said, Father’s Day Anniversary Celebration can only be attractive depending on what mothers tell their children about their fathers when they are away from home.

“Because they want the children to know that, they [mothers] provide everything for them unlike their fathers”he said.

He again indicated that father’s day celebration can be attractive if fathers focused much on the well-being of their children by eating with them, bathing them and taking them to school to emulate the duties of the mothers, it will make them instill fatherly love.

Apostle Dr. Dadzie added that it is not necessitated for fathers to always buy things and present to their wards through mothers in their absence because most mothers do not let their children know that such gift or item are from the fathers.

“Fathers should give the things straight to their children before leaving for work for them to know that they also care for them” he noted.

He told Kingdom FM’s KONTIHEN KOFI OBOH in an interview during a Sunday Church Service at Suyhen during this year’s father’s day celebration.

He continue that, gone were the days when fathers give birth they refuse to take responsibilities of their children and end up handing over its properties to their nephews and nieces.

But today, it has become a thing of the past because currently when fathers worked hard and get own property to their names it becomes a bonified property to the children.

Moreover, Apostle Dr. Samuel Dadzie used the opportunity and urged children of today to recognized this special day and celebrate their fathers to make them happy.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnews.

The Founder and General Overseer of Leaders Light International Church in the Eastern Region, Apostle Dr. Samuel Dadzie has stated that, the Inspector General of Police, Mr. James Oppong Boanuh has in advance sacked himself from his post as Ghana’s IGP through the unfortunate statement he made about the continuous robberies, attacks, and killings of the police officers who guides bullion vans.

He described the IGP’s statement “there is crime in every part of the world a part from Heaven” as very unfortunate since leaders are not meant to such talks.

Apostle Dr. Dadzie added, should something happens, words of motivation and encouragement are said to beareaved families to console them to have faith in the police service that they are there for protection.

“But if we take it that way, then there is no need of employing police officers to protect us” he opined.

Apostle Dr. Dadzie who told Kingdom FM’s KONTIHEN KOFI OBOH in an interview stressed that, if we are not in heaven where there is no crime, then Ghanaians should take their security into their own hands because IGP is indirectly telling us they can’t protect us anymore.

He again noted that per where things are getting to; Ghanains have to pray for God’s protection rather than relying on human being for protection since the Bible even says; ‘curse be onto those who put their faith or trust in men’.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnews.

The Patron of National Association of Nzema students, who is also the Founder of Shaip Africa Foundation Mr. Clement Clinton Blay on Saturday,June19, 2021 donated bags of Cement to Uthman Bin Affan Senior High School (UBAISH) in the Ellembelle District Assembly of Western Region to use it to complete their ongoing infrastructure projects.

The gesture according to the student’s group, followed a viral social media appealed by the authorities of the school to helped facelift the school’s infrastructure conditions .

The Uthman Bin Affan Senior High School was inspired by the communal spirit of the Kamgbunli which brought them together to build their own Senior High School and is being run by the community’s own support through levis.

Ms. Marian Issah said, the school was established in 2008 through a community help spirit spearheaded by Sheik Mozu with 28 students, and currently it has a population of over 500 students.

However, she said, sadly the school had no staff common room, no library, inadequate drugs for patients, no place of convenience for both male and female students, lack of dining hall, inadequate infrastructure, and an old bus making transportation to new environment very unpleasant.

Having expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the National Association of Nzema students, she appealed to government, philanthropist and Islamic foreign missions to come to their aid.

She told New Day FM’s Kaakyire Kwasi Afari in a sideline interview that, the school is also in dire need of a girls’ dormitory, a befitting science laboratory, and more classroom blocks to accommodate new students.

Speaking on behalf of the Patron, Mr. Enoch Bazeh a.k.a Ghana Gas, who is the president of the National Association of Nzema students lauded the group Patron Mr. Clement Clinton Blay for his immense contribution towards the school’s development .

The Association president emphasized that their group is gear towards education in the three Nzema enclave and aimed at assisting young talented intellectuals to fully utilize their potential capabilities.

Mr. Erzuah, the secretary of the Association believes their Patron, Mr Clement Clinton Blay will help to reach out to cooperate organizations and individuals for their support to address the challenges affecting the school as soon as possible.

By// Kwasi Afari- New Day FM.

Source// Obohnews.

The Eastern Regional branch of Ghana Water Company Ltd has held a stakeholders meeting with the residents of Somanya, Odumase, both of Yilo and Lower Manya Krobo Municipality to addressed their water crisis that exists for almost decade.

This, the Regional Chief Manager for Ghana Water Company ltd, Ing. Asomani Nyarko noted that, the Krobo land has two water reservoirs being located at Kpone and Bokorno respectively.

He indicated that, the Kpone reservoir supplys water to Greater Accra and Tema adding that before they can connect the Tema lines to any other places especially on Krobo land their management have to be granted them permission first before such move is embark.

Ing. Asomani continue that, individuals who needs water to their various homes can give them money but should management denied them that audacity, nothing can be done about their situation.

Making this known to Kingdom FM’s KONTIHEN KOFI OBOH in an interview during the stakeholders meeting at Somanya Methodist Church of Ghana, he said, they are not aimed of not supplying water to cover the Krobo land since at the end the of day their business is to sell water, and, at the same time render services to the entire country but not providing to only one locality.

“All things being equal we will do our possible best to give water to the good people of Odumase and Somanya to use it to run their daily activity ” he assures.

Meanwhile Assembly Member for Oterkpolu electoral area Ebenezer Tei-Nettey and Assembly Member for Gberkormanya electoral area, Oti Owusu Andrews all in the Yilo Municipality complained bitterly about the water crisis of the area that has become a burden.

They said, they don’t understand the reasons why they have two water reservoirs on their land which supplies water to some parts of Accra-Tema and Koforidua but they don’t get water for their daily activity.

Furthermore, Eastern Regional Minister, Hon. Seth Kwame Acheampong who graced the programme as special guest of honour opined that, the agitated residents of Somanya and Odumase have every right to channeled their anger at Ghana Water Company ltd over their water crisis.

Adding, it is painful that; custodians of the two water reservoirs whose population would be over 250,000 don’t have water to run their daily activity for decades.

In a nutshell, he said as a Regional Minister, he will consult the appropriate authorities to ensure this problems is solved.

“The NPP gov’t came to serve and also to listen to the problems of its citizens and find solutions to it” says Hon. Seth Kwame Acheampong.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnews.

The Chief of Akyem Tafo in the Abuakwa North Municipality of Eastern Region, Osabarima Adusei Peasah has charged Ghanaians to joined the tree planting campaign to support the gov’t Greening Ghana Project.

He indicated that, doing this will help resurrect our lands and water bodies that have been destroyed by the activities of illegal mining.

However, Osabarima Peasah suggested that, should one person at least plant one tree, the whole country would plant about 10 million trees instead of the initial 5 million trees targeted by the Prez to be planted to reshaped our collapsing forest and water bodies by the galamseyers.

He said, Okyehene Amoatia Ofori Panin saw the importance of tree planting to mankind, thus, started some years back in 1999 till date.

Osabarima Adusei Peasah who exhibited an act of ‘leadership by example’ by planting a tree, made these remarks during the launching of the Green Ghana Project by Prez Nana Addo at W.B.M. Zion SHS in Abuakwa North Constituency.

Furthermore, the Member of Parliament for the Constituency, Hon. Gifty Twum Ampofo commended Prez Akufo-Addo and his Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Hon. Samuel Abu Jinapor for their vision they had on the project at which the whole nation Kick-start the planting of trees on Friday, June 11, 2021 in a move to prevent the lands and water bodies from being destroyed.

“We will not ending of planting of trees today its going to be ongoing. Because trees are source of live and livelihood to mankind, and not forgetting the adage that goes “when the last tree dies, the last man dies”

“It is only plants who through photosynthesis could takes away the carbon dioxide and give us oxygen. Because of the covid we have seen the benefit of oxygen, so planting trees will give us a very refreshed environment” stressed Hon. Gifty Twum Ampofo .

Meanwhile, Eastern Region is estimated to plant 750,000 seedlings, and out of this total number, Abuakwa North Municipal Assembly is has it share of planting over 15,000 seedings to support the project.

Source// Obohnews.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.