The Director for International Precious Metals Bullion (IPMB) in Africa, Ohene Danquah Agyeman Duah has revealed that the company is set to construct 50 mechanized boreholes for residents in Kyebi Afiesa and its surrounding communities.

This philanthropic work followed the detrimental effects of mining activities on the local water sources leading to the deterioration of water quality that adversely impacted the well-being of the inhabitants in the area.

According to Ohene Agyeman Duah, these proactive steps taken by the IPMB would help solve the water scarcity issue and enhance the quality of life of the people of Africa and its neighboring areas.

The African director for IPMB who doubles as the Founder and Chairman of the Aristocrats Fraternity made this known when they visited and joined Afiesahene, Ortafregya Agyeman Kumaning to observe the Akwasidae celebration.

Ohene Danquah Agyeman Duah revealed that these water projects have been deliberated upon at the international level and have been endorsed by the Chief Executive Officer of the International Precious Metals Bullion, John Vakis, indicating that works will commence soon to enable the residents in the area to get hygienic water for their daily activities.

On behalf of the Afiesaman, Ortafregya Agyeman Kumaning thanked the leadership of IPMB for the steps taken to construct 50 mechanized boreholes for the entire community.

He stressed that when these projects are completed many people will benefit from it and will help them to stay healthy.

Ortafregya Kumaning furthered by saying, that anybody who gives you water has given you life because water plays a crucial role in our daily lives; hence the Nanaanom of Kyebi Afiesa will remember them their prayers for their work to grow from Grace to Grace to be able to assist other communities that also needed support.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

The Presbyterian Church of Ghana has named a multipurpose office complex in the Presbyterian College of Education, Akropong after a former Moderator of the Church, Very Reverend Professor Joseph Obiri Yeboah Mante.

The naming of the four-story multipurpose office complex was done by the current Moderator of the Church, Right Rev.  Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye, and other leaders of the Church.

The gesture is in line with his good service to the church and the country during his time at the post.

Professor Obiri Mante who then became the 18th Moderator of the Church served from 2018 to 2023 and has been the Council Chairman for Presbyterian College of Education, Akropong for over 10 years and led the transition of the College from Teacher Training College to a Tertiary Institution.

The Governing Council of the Presbyterian College of Education, Akropong-Akuapem, in consultation with the Council of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, agreed to name the 4 – Storey Lecture Halls, ICT Centre, Labs, Library and Offices Facility Complex in honour of the Very Rev. Prof. Joseph Obiri Yeboah Mante, PhD the Immediate Past Moderator of the General Assembly of PCG.

Speaking to Kingdom News, Rt. Rev. Nana Opare Kwakye said during the administration of the former moderator, he masterminded many projects, so the entire Church together with the college community saw the need to honor his hard work to encourage others to follow suit.

For his part, Very Rev. Professor Joseph Mante indicated that he was amazed when he heard the news that the Church was going to name after him a facility, expressing that the gesture meant a lot to him and his family.

He further thanked the Church and the leadership of the Presbyterian College of Education, Akropong for the honor done him.

He advised those with positions heading organisations or institutions in the country to ensure they are up to their task by discharging their duties as deemed them to leave a good legacy for future recognition.

The Principal of the Presbyterian College of Education, Akropong, Rev. Dr. Nicholas Apreh Saiw underscores the importance of the college to recognize the efforts of the pacesetters who served and contributed to the growth of the College since its establishment in 1848 and the Church as well.

Hence, he said, called for the honor of Professor Yeboah Mante.

The College had its 3rd edition of the heritage celebration and the program was proposed by the former Moderator of the Church, Very Reverend Prof. Mante, aimed at lecturing students about the need to embrace and preserve the Ghanaian tradition and culture.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

The Member of Parliament for Atiwa East Constituency in the Eastern Region, Abena Osei-Asare has distributed mathematical sets and pens to the candidates of the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the area.

The presentation was done on her behalf by the District Chief Executive (DCE) of Atiwa East District, Kwabena Panin Nkansah.

Speaking after the presentation, the DCE was full of praises to the MP for her gesture since 2012.

“We have 56 schools in the District and 1, 614 candidates sit for the 2024 exams” he added.

He pointed out that the supportive gesture of the MP has been instrumental in aiding Atiwa East to stand tall among all the 33 Municipal and District Assemblies in the Region in terms of performance.

He mentioned that in the 2021 BECE, they placed second and subsequently secured the 1st positions in both 2022 and 2023 respectively.

With this, he contended that 2024 will be distinctive to maintain their position in the rankings.

Mr. Nkansah while speaking to Kingdom FM’s KONTIHEN OBOH revealed that the secret behind their outstanding performance is the Assembly’s collaboration with their MP in providing the necessary learning materials to the students and the motivation of teachers as well.

In conclusion, he stated that measures being put in place for the pupils in the district have helped them to get their top-notch preferred SHS in the country to attend after graduating from the Basic School.

He then advised them to learn hard to protect the legacy of their predecessors and make Atiwa East proud.

At least 53, 264 candidates in the Eastern Region are expected to sit for the 2024 BECE.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa North Constituency in the Eastern Region, Gifty Twum Ampofo has presented over 1000 mathematical sets to the Education directorate to distribute to candidates who will sit for the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination.

Speaking after the presentation, Gifty Twum Ampofo noted she has been embarking on such a gesture since she became the member of parliament of the area.

1,508 candidates drawn from 59 Schools both Public and Individual are sitting for the 2024 BECE in the area, and each candidate is to get two mathematical sets to assist them in the long week exercise.

Madam Twum Ampofo noted that most candidates do not get the necessary motivation and encouragement needed from their parents.

Therefore, she uses the occasion to motivate them and assure them of her continuous support to further their education to the Senior High School level.

“Usually, when they [candidates] go to the exams room they borrowed mathematical sets from their colleagues but with these everybody would be focused and do independent work which will help them to come out with good scores.

“We don’t give the mathematical sets to the teachers to do the distributions but rather we do it ourselves to also use the opportunity to motivate and wish them success in the exams since this gesture ginger them to improve their performance,” she said further.

The Abuakwa North MP reminded the BECE candidates that President Akufo Addo and the Ministry of Education love them, hence implementing the Free Senior High School policy to enable them to have a good future.

Receiving the items, the Education Director for Abuakwa North Municipal Assembly, Grace Adza-Awude thanked the MP on behalf of the candidates for her kind gesture.

She stated that, in the 2023 BECE, the children had 76% pass marks in all the subjects and she is hopeful that they will improve it to 80% and more.

The 2024 BECE is slated for Monday, July 8 and over 53,000 candidates sit for the exams in the Eastern Region.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source//Obohnewsonline.com.

Legendary Ghanaian musician Okyeame Kwame, known for his thought-provoking lyrics and fusion of African cultural elements in his music videos, shared his insights on the intersection of art, culture, and identity in a class lecture organized by Daniel Obeng Acquah, a lecturer at the Department of Integrated Social Sciences, UniMAC-IJ, for his Introduction to African World and Development class.

The lecture focused on Okyeame Kwame’s recent music video, “No Competition,” featuring Kwame Eugene, which showcases vibrant African cultural heritage and symbolism. Okyeame Kwame broke down the inspiration behind the song and video, highlighting the importance ofg celebrating and preserving African culture in modern art.

Through his presentation, Okyeame Kwame demonstrated how art can serve as a powerful tool for cultural expression and education. He encouraged students to embrace their cultural roots and explore ways to incorporate traditional elements into their creative pursuits.

The lecture was followed by an engaging session, where students had the opportunity to ask Okyeame Kwame about his creative process, cultural influences, and experiences as a musician. Daniel Obeng Acquah was optimistic that the lecture would instill in the students the spirit of African values and African consciousness. He admonished the Ghana Commission on Culture to be more proactive in issues concerning African and Ghanaian cultural issues.

Present at the lecture was Dr. Daniel Odoom, the Dean of the Faculty of Integrated Social Sciences. He shared his insights and urged other musicians to emulate Okyeame Kwame’s art to promote African culture.

Okyeame Kwame’s visit and the valuable insights he shared are a testament to the significance of cultural exchange and the role of art in shaping our understanding of the world around us. Okyeame Kwame is a celebrated and award-winning artiste known for hit songs like “Made in Ghana,” “Masan Aba,” “Bolgatanga Girl,” among other hit songs.

By// Nana Kwasi Asare.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com

The Member of Parliament for Fanteakwa South Constituency in the Eastern Region, Kofi Okyere Agyekum has entreated Ghanaians to be nice to the National Democratic Congress by retaining them in opposition in the December 7 polls.

Arafat, as popularly called revealed that the flagbearer of NDC, former President John Mahama said if he had 2 billion Ghana Cedis he would not invest it into the free Senior High School Education and their actions show that if they come to power again, they will abrogate it.

According to him, Free Senior High School Education is being funded by the country’s natural resources and every Ghanaian child must benefit from it; hence trying to enact a law to bind any government that will come to power to stake with it.

“But the Minority caucus in Parliament say they won’t accept it and this shows they don’t think about the future of the children in the country,” he mentioned.

Kofi Agyekum told Kingdom FM’s KONTIHEN KOFI OBOH during the sod cutting for the construction of a 6-unit classroom block with the headteacher’s office and 6 water closet toilet facilities for Hemang D/A Primary School.

Kofi Okyere Agyekum added that indirectly, the Flagbearer of the NDC has told Ghanaians that he was not in support of the Free SHS flagship program, therefore when entrusted this country under their care in 2025 they would trash it into the dustbin so we must make a wise decision in December 7 polls to retain New Patriotic Party in power to protect it.

The District Chief Executive for Fanteakwa South District Assembly, Ernest Ofosu mentioned that projects have taken place in all the schools in Hemang under the NPP administration in the past 16 years including other infrastructure projects, and have to reward them in the upcoming 2024 general elections.

“We will monitor closely the results NPP will pull out from Hemang because that’s the hometown of their Parliamentary Candidate, Duke Ofori-Atta because NDC doesn’t deserve to get a single vote in the community.

Furthermore, the Parliamentary Candidate for the Constituency, Duke Ofori-Atta praised his MP, Kofi Agyekum for his good work and promised to work hand in hand with him to transform Fanteakwa South if he succeeded him as the Member of Parliament in 2025.

He then advised the schoolchildren to take their studies seriously especially, those from Hemang because the NPP government led by President Akufo Addo wants to give them a better future; hence the implementation of the FSHS education flagship program.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

The Communication Berau of the New Patriotic Party in the Abuakwa North Constituency of the Eastern Region has hit back at the running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Professor Jane Opoku-Agyemang over comments made about the flagship Free Senior High School (SHS) education.

The NDC’s running mate, during her tour of the Abuakwa North on June 26, 2024, amid visiting and consoling the fire victims of the Young Women Christian Association Palm Oil Extraction Factory, claims the erstwhile NDC government implemented the Free Senior High School policy before leaving office in 2017.

Addressing the media in a press conference held at the party’s office in Akim Kukurantumi on Sunday, June 30, the Communication Director for the Constituency, Stephen Osei Wusu, debunked the statement made by the NDC’s running mate.

She also advised her to abstain from deceiving Ghanaians, especially residents of Abuakwa North by claiming ownership of the policy implementation.

He said that during her days as Minister of Education, the NDC promised to pay Gh¢34.00 as school fees for all the day students for the 2014 and 2015 academic year but they failed.

Osei Wusu stated that it took Matthew Opoku Prempeh and President Akufo Addo to clear that debt in 2017 before finally implementing the Free Senior High School (FSHS) education policy to enable every Ghanaian child to have access to education without any stress.

“Let me again remind Prof. Naana Opoku-Agyemang that during her time as Education Minister, the late Vice President, Paa Kwesi Amissah Arthur’s wife, Matilda Arthur came to Kukurantumi Presbyterian Primary School and the headmistress of the school pleaded with her to try and get them chalk and she told her she won’t give them any chalk, this indicated there was a shortage of chalk under her administration and such person doesn’t deserve to talk about the Free Senior High School education because she has no idea about how it came into existence.

Our Member of Parliament, Gifty Twum Ampofo is committed to education; hence constructing more classroom blocks in the Constituency to enable the children in the area to go to school and become good leaders for the country,” he added

Osei Wusu emphatically stated that during the NDC’s regime, none of the Senior High Schools in the constituency had a bicycle but when the NPP government came to power, Gifty Twum Ampofo lobbied for brand new pickups and 64-seater buses for all the the schools, namely; Ofori Panin SHS, Savior SHS, W.B.M Zion SHS and St. Paul Technical Institute.

“We have an indefatigable Member of Parliament who is visible 24/7 and one thing about her is that in all the educational infrastructure projects she has executed, she involved the Akyem Tafohene, Daasebre Adusei Peasah,” he noted.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline. com

The New Juaben South Constituency of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Eastern Region has held its Women’s wing Conference ahead of the December 7 polls intending to retain power.

The conference aims to train the women’s wing in the constituency on how to interact with the residents in the area to propagate the good things that have been executed by the NPP government to enable their vision a reality.

They stated that the Leadership of the National Democratic Congress should not dream of winning the 2024 general elections on a silver platter because they will give them a tough opposition by shaking the nation with a gargantuan campaign to win the hearts of Ghanaians to ensure they maintain NPP to continue their good works.

Speaking to Kingdom FM’s KONTIHEN KOFI OBOH the New Juaben South Women Organizer, Regina Bempong who spearheaded the program said women play a crucial role in every election, hence involving them in the campaign to help NPP break the eight.

She added that many people are peeved at the NPP so they will use the campaign to explain to them that Ghana is not the only country confronting economic challenges but should have confidence in the NPP as they seek to change the fortunes of the country.

For her part, the NPP Eastern Regional Women Organizer, Mercy Amoh Darkoah stated that she knew the road would be muddy and rough but would emerge victorious in the December 7 polls.

Mercy Darkoah continues to say the God who made former President John Dramani Mahama President of Ghana, the same God will also make Vice President Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia Ghana’s next President in 2025.

Contributing to national development, the Chairman of the Constituency, Charles Oseipoku Boakye noted that the 2024 election is very important to the NPP because their prime motive is to maintaining power for another term in office.

Indicating that they will only break the eight if the women’s wing leads the campaign, the constituency leadership will supports them with the logistics needed to embark on campaign trips and other related activities.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.

The Akyem Tafohene in the Abuakwa Traditional Council of the Eastern Region, Daasebre Adusei Peasah has thrown his weight behind the running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Professor Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang to make history and become the first-ever female Vice President in the country.

The Overlord of Akyem Tafo underscores the latter for her selfless dedication and massive contributions towards the growth and development of the country.

According to him, during her days as Vice Chancellor at the University of Cape Coast and Minister of Education, she impacted many lives therefore, strongly believes that once the NDC wins the next election, she will use her knowledge and wisdom acquired to help John Dramani Mahama to govern the country.

Daasebre Adusei Peasah while highlighting the in-depth knowledge and capabilities of Pro Jane Opoku kicked against comparing her to others, as he indicated that the act does not help in nation-building.

According to the traditional ruler, the practice is a distraction tool that hinders development.

He used the opportunity and advised the NDC’s running mate to desist from condoning such acts in case she becomes Vice President and encountered such.

The Akyem Tafohene made this assertion when Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang paid him a courtesy call at his palace in Akyem Old Tafo.

Prof. Jane Opoku-Agyemang’s visitation to Abuakwa North was also imminent as she used the occasion to console the Young Women Christian Association Palm Oil after a fire gut their extraction factory.

Addressing the fire victims, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang assured them that, the flagbearer of NDC, President John Mahama would console them when he took over power from the NPP government by reconstructing their factory.

She stated that the well-being of Ghanaian women in the country is very dear to her; hence coming up with programs and policies that will bring changes in women’s empowerment because once they prosper it helps in supporting their spouses in many ways.

“We can’t just come here and have a word with you with an empty hand, So John Mahama said I should give you 50,000.00¢ and inappropriate time he will come and visit you as well,” she opined.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline. com

The New Patriotic Party’s Parliamentary Candidate for Asuogyaman Constituency in the Eastern Region, Pius Enam Hadzide has admonished Ghanaians to remember the Member of Parliament of the area – Thomas Ampem Nyarko in their prayers as he faced turmoil in Kenya.

According to him, his attention has been drawn to media reports indicating that the MP for Asuogyaman had been caught up in the political chaos and turmoil in Kenya which has already resulted in five persons losing their lives.

Pius Hadzide added that the Kenyan Parliament where Ampem Nyarko visited had been on fire forcing MPs to run for their lives through underground channels.

“While expressing my deep condolences to the bereaved as well as appealing for calm in Kenya my thoughts and prayers remain with the Asuogyaman MP, my contender in the year elections, and I pray for his safe return home,” he said.

This comes after Kenyan citizen’s gargantuan demonstration against their Parliamentarians for trying to introduce new taxes which led to the unfortunate incidents.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.