The Aburihene in the Akuapem Traditional Council of the Eastern Region, Otoobour Djan Kwasi, commended the general public for their maturity in showing empathy and decorum in the wake of the tragic passing of eight individuals killed in the Obuasi helicopter crash.

Five government officials and three military officers were on board a military helicopter that crashed at the Sikaman community in Adansi in the Ashanti Region.

The tragedy occurred on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, when the deceased were attending the official launch of the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Program. An initiative aims to enable miners to use proper mining methodology to protect the environment.

The victims are the Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, the Minister of Environment, Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Murtaka Mohammed, and six others.

The national tragedy has thrown the entire nation into shock, forcing President John Dramani Mahama to declare a three-day national mourning from Thursday, August 7 to August 9.

Adding his voice to the tall list of mourners nationwide, the Aburihene, Otoobour Djan Kwasi, commiserated with Ghanaians and the bereaved families.

He praised Ghanaians for treating the incident as a national disaster and staying away from politicizing it.

Otoobour Djan Kwasi, who is also the Adontenhene of the Akuapem Traditional Council, expressed that with death being inevitable, how one would succumb forever remains a mystery which nobody knows; therefore, it calls for being circumspect about the situation that befalls the country.

He further revealed that Patience Ampadu, the mother of the late Flying Officer Twum Ampadu, hails from Aburi and served for over 25 years as a lecturer at the Aburi Presbyterian Women’s College of Education.

He indicated further that the late Mr. Twum had his secondary education at Aburi Secondary Technical School, a narrative that the traditional leader believes Aburiman is equally affected by the tragedy.

Nana Otoobour Djan used the opportunity and pleaded with the public, especially individuals with content [footage/images] of the deceased remains on their phones, to stop sharing and delete them.

According to him, circulating such footage and images deepens the agony of the bereaved families when they see it.

He admonished the general public to observe the President’s 3-day national mourning directive to honor their dedicated services and patriotism exhibited to the country while alive.

He assured President Mahama that they would rally behind him, the government, and the families of the victims in these challenging times until the storm is over.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

The Board Chairman of the Ghana Cocoa Board, Elder Dr. Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, has revealed that the government will announce a new producer price for cocoa on Monday, August 4, 2025.

According to him, this new cocoa price announcement would be made by the finance minister, Dr. Atto Forson.

“As a board chairman of the cocoa board, the welfare of the cocoa farmers in the country is paramount to me, hence the new price to enable them to know that we appreciate their efforts toward the development of the country,” he mentioned.

Dr. Ofosu Ampofo, who serves as senior advisor to Vice President president Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang, further stated that the strength of Ghanas’ finance depends on cocoa, which is why President John Mahama saw the need to increase the price to motivate the cocoa farmers because they also deserve better to change their standard of living.

He made this known on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Akyem Adukrom when he attended the funeral service of late Samuel Asare, a catechist of presbyterian Church of Ghana.

The producer price of cocoa in Ghana is currently GH₵3,100 per 64kg bag, which is equivalent to GH₵49,600 per tonne, according to Cocobod.

Dr. Samuel Ampofo bemoaned the absence of youth engaging in cocoa farming and indicated that if this continues, the future of cocoa production in Ghana would be bleak.

He then appealed to them not to leave the work for only the aged, revealing that the government is committed to supporting youth engaging in the agriculture sector to shape their lives, especially in cocoa farming.

by // kontihen kofi oboh

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

The Parliamentary Candidate for Akwatia constituency, Solomon Asumado, has eulogized the late Ernest Yaw Kumi for working tirelessly to win the parliamentary seat for the New Patriotic Party in 2024.

He said Mr. Kumi made a lot of sacrifices before winning the seat for the party, and therefore, they as a party must forgo their differences and put in much effort to retain the seat to honor him

According to him, in the 2020 election, the performance of Yaw Kumi as PC gave the party hope that if they had given him another nod to contest the 2024 election, he was going to win the parliamentary seat for the NPP. Low and behold, he made it on December 7, 2024.

Asumado reiterates his commitment to completing every project commenced by Ernest Kumi if he becomes the next Member of Parliament of the Akwatia constituency.

He made these remarks during their constituency delegate conference and campaign launch at Boadua.

The Akwatia by-election is slated for September 2, 2025.

The Member of Parliament for the Akuapem North constituency, Sammi Awuku, said Ernest Yaw Kumi sat behind him in Parliament, and he was on good terms with him; his death shocked everybody.

Sammi Awuku revealed that both of them, including Michael Okyere Baafi, Member of Parliament for the New Juaben constituency, were lobbying a consultant to come and do a project for their respective constituencies. Whenever the late Akwatia MP calls for a meeting, the National Democratic Congress chases him with court issues.

After Ernest Kumi’s victory in the 2024 parliamentary election, the NDC’s PC for Akwatia, Henry Boakye Yiadom, took him to the Koforidua High Court, challenging the results.

BY// Kontihe Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

The New Patriotic Party has sent a stern warning to the Inspector General of Police, Tetteh Yohunu, to discharge his duty professionally in the upcoming September 2, 2025, Akwatia by-election to avoid any chaos that may arise in the constituency.

Speaking at the delegates’ conference and campaign launch held at Bodua to unveil Solomon Asumado, the NPP’s Parliamentary Candidate for the constituency, the National Organizer of the party, Henry Nana Boakye, stressed that the IGP should put in place thorough punitive security measures to ensure Akwatiaman enjoys an incident-free by-election.

According to him, they do not want to witness the same brutality that occurred in the Ablekuma North constituency in the Greater Accra Region.

He stated that, other than those mentioned above, they would also protect themselves.

Nana Boakye alleged that the pictures of those militants who caused mayhem in Ablekuma North are on social media, but the Ghana Police Service has not been able to apprehend any of them, a situation he described as pathetic.

He assured the Eastern Regional executives that the National Leadership of the party would provide them with any resources they need to support the Akwatia constituency executives to maintain the seat for the NPP in Parliament.

The NPP’s National Organizer then urged the elephant family members in Akwatia to embark on a serious campaign for the party to enable the constituents to vote for Asumado Solomon to honor Yaw Kumi, the late MP of the constituency.

BY // KONTIHEN KOFI OBOH.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

The Member of Parliament for the Atiwa East constituency, Abena Osei Asare, has stated that they will work assiduously with the Akwatia NPP executives to secure the parliamentary seat for the NPP and demonstrate to the NDC that Akwatia is a no-go area for them.

She pleaded with the Akwatia constituents to vote for Solomon Asumado, the Parliamentary Candidate for the constituency, to enable them to retain their 88 Members of Parliament.

Currently, the New Patriotic Party has 87 MPs compared to the National Democratic Congress’s 188. Therefore, winning the Akwatia seat will increase their total to 88, which they believe is feasible.

Meanwhile, the Electoral Commission has scheduled the Akwatia by-election for September 2, 2025.

Abena Osei Asare admonished the NPP faithful in Akwatia, especially those who did not participate in the 2024 election, to set aside their differences and come out in large numbers to vote massively for Solomon Asumado in honor of the late MP for the constituency, Ernest Yaw Kumi.

The Atiwa East MP mentioned this during the Akwatia NPP’s delegates conference and campaign launch, where they unveiled Solomon Asumado to their members as their parliamentary candidate to represent them in the upcoming by-election.

“NPP is the only hope for Ghanaians because they have realized that NDC has deceived them, and it is our party that can help shape their standard of living,” she noted.

“So, therefore, we don’t want our numbers to decrease. We need Asumado to join us in Parliament and work hard to bring back the NPP to power in 2028 and change the fortunes of this country,” added Abena Osei Asare.

By// Kontinen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

The Agency Supervisor of Prudential Life Insurance-Ghana at the Danquah Branch in the Greater Accra Region, Getrude Mensah, has bemoaned the low enrollment of Ghanaians in the insurance sector, particularly in life insurance policies.

According to her, research indicates that out of the over 30 million Ghanaian population, only 2% have registered for life insurance. She described this as very devastating.

Getrude Mensah emphasized the importance of an insurance policy in one’s life, especially life insurance, stating that it is about time Ghanaians prioritize it to secure their future.

As part of her 4th anniversary celebration in the insurance industry, Getrude Mensah embarked on a charity walk to feed the less privileged on some principal streets of Accra on Saturday, July 26, 2025.

She and her team took the opportunity to educate the general public on the need to enroll in insurance policies because nobody knows what will happen to them tomorrow or in the future.

Getrude Mensah said, If you’re on any of the insurance policies and something happens unexpectedly, and you need money immediately to solve the problem, you just have to walk to your insurance company to make a claim and collect your money.

She further explained that an insurance policy is meant to save people from critical situations where no one can assist them, thus, it must be a concern for all.

She added that insurance is regulated by the National Insurance Commission, which ensures that claims are fulfilled on time.

“Therefore, nobody should be afraid of patronizing an insurance policy because it is safe and secure, and once you have genuine documents to prove your claim, your money will be paid without any stress,” she assured.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Fosu family.

The Eastern Regional Chairman of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Patrick Boison, called on the government to revisit the Single Spine Salary Structure implementation 15 years ago.

Speaking at GNAT’s Regional Delegates Conference on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Kibi Presbyterian College of Education in Abuakwa South Municipality, Boison expressed concern over the delayed rollout of the promised deprived area allowance.

He noted that many educators working in remote communities continue to face harsh conditions with limited support.

He also highlighted issues with the inconsistent release of capitation grants and subsidies, which are essential to running pre-tertiary institutions effectively.

Mr. Boison cited the lack of offices to assist School Improvement Support Officers (SISOs) as a major challenge in achieving targeted educational outcomes.

Stressing the importance of teachers in shaping future leaders and contributing to national development, he argued that educators deserve fair treatment and stronger support.

The conference was held under the theme “Educating an African Fit for the 21st Century: The Role of Policy Makers and Unions in Ghana.”

He reminded delegates of the conference that served as a platform for GNAT leadership, members, and staff to evaluate their programmes and chart a path forward as the core of all discussions and resolutions.

By Kontihen Kofi Oboh
Source: Obohnewsonline.com

Former Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South in the Eastern Region, Lawyer Samuel Atta Akyea, has debunked claims that the New Patriotic Party’s defeat in the 2024 election was caused by its flagbearer, former Vice President Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia.

He cited findings from the party’s committee established to investigate the electoral outcome, chaired by former Speaker of Parliament Right Rev. Professor Aaron Mike Ocquaye, which disproved the assertion.

Mr. Atta Akyea, who also served as Minister of Works and Housing, alleged that the commission’s report pointed to the governance system under former President Akufo-Addo as the primary cause of the defeat.

“All those engaging in propaganda that a vote for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia was a vote for Akufo-Addo would be ashamed because Nana Addo is no more and I wonder how their next actions will be,” he stated.

He stressed that no amount of misinformation could damage the reputation or legacy of Dr. Bawumia in Ghanaian politics, expressing confidence in the electorate’s ability to discern truth from falsehood.

He explained that serving under a superior limits one’s influence over national decision-making, a challenge Bawumia reportedly faced while Vice President.

“Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia has a brilliant idea which could have been used to change things for Ghanaians, but it didn’t materialize because the power was vested in Akufo-Addo. However, now the narrative has changed, and if he becomes the substantive President, Ghanaians would see his handwriting all over the country,” noted the former Abuakwa South MP.

He further advocated for the party to allow Dr. Bawumia to lead the NPP into the 2028 elections, describing him as the best candidate to reclaim the presidency from the opposition NDC.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

The Member of Parliament for the Abuakwa South Constituency in the Eastern Region, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang has underscored the importance of the flagship Free Senior High School (FSHS) education policy to Ghanaian students.

“There is no question that Ghana has made significant strides in expanding access to education over the past decade. The FSHS policy, a flagship intervention of the government has altered the trajectory of countless households,” he said.

According to Dr. Agyeman, the Free Senior High School education policy has restored hope where poverty once threatened to choke potentials.

The Abuakwa South lawmaker indicated that today, more children, especially from rural and disadvantaged communities have accesses to secondary education than at any point in Ghana’s history.

He was speaking at the Ghana National Association of Teachers’ 7th Quadrennial of the 54th Eastern Regional Delegates conference held on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Kibi Presbyterian College of Education in the Abuakwa South Municipal Assembly as a guest speaker for the program.

Dr. Kingsley Agyemang then assured Ghanaians that FSHS is a legacy that no future administration can ignore or cancel.

He emphasised and postulated that the policy has come to stay.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.