The Minority NPP Caucus in Parliament has called on the government to increase the producer price of cocoa, citing promises made before and after the 2024 elections. According to the Minority, key NDC figures, including Minister for Agriculture Eric Opoku and Minister for Finance Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, had previously accused the former government of […]
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Gov’t approves 10% salary increment for public sector workers
The government has approved a 10% salary increment for public sector workers following successful negotiations between Labour Union representatives and President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday, February 20, 2025. The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, and Minister for Labour, Jobs, and Employment, Dr. Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, were also present at the meeting. The salary adjustment […]
Mim Manhene Appeals to Minister for Support in Continuing Developmental Projects
The Mim Manhene, Dr. Okofrobour Yaw Agyei II, has appealed to the Ahafo Regional Minister, Hon. Charity Gardiner, to ensure the continuation of key developmental projects initiated in Mim, within the Asunafo North Municipality. Speaking during a courtesy call by the Regional Minister, Nana Agyei II highlighted significant projects, including the STEM school with an […]
Ahafo NDC Chairman Elected as Regional Council of State Member
The Ahafo Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Hon. Yaw Okyere, has been elected as the Ahafo Regional representative on the Council of State. The election, which saw eight candidates vying for the position, had a total of 12 voters. Hon. Yaw Okyere emerged victorious with six votes, while his closest contender, Abraham […]
Goaso Traditional Council Bans Noise-Making
The Goaso Traditional Council in the Asunafo North Municipality of the Ahafo Region has placed a ban on all noise-making activities ahead of the one-week observation of the late paramount chief, Nana Kwasi Bosomprah. The announcement was made by Nana Kwabena Frimpong, Nkabomhene of the Goaso Traditional Area and Chairman of the Planning Committee, during […]
Ahafo Regional Minister Designate Has No Excuse to Fail – Former MP
Former Member of Parliament for Asunafo North, Hon. Evans Opoku Bobie, has stated that the Ahafo Regional Minister designate, Mrs. Charity Gardiner, has no justification for failure if she is approved for the role. Speaking on Success FM’s morning show, Hon. Opoku Bobie emphasized that the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) government, under his leadership […]
Renowned Prophet Installed as Chief of Sekyerekrom
Renowned Prophet Nkwantabisa has been installed as the chief of Sekyerekrom on Thursday, January 30, under the Mim Traditional Council in the Asunafo North Municipality of the Ahafo Region. He now bears the stool name Nana Sekyere Nkwantabisa III. Speaking after his swearing-in ceremony at the palace of Mim Manhene, Okofrobour Dr. Yaw Agyei II, […]
Former CPP General Secretary Appointed As Presidential Staffer
Nana Yaa Jantuah, a former Director of Public Relations and External Affairs at the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) and General Secretary of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) has been appointed as a Presidential Staffer by President John Dramani Mahama. This was announced as part of a series of key appointments to the Office of […]
Road tolls to be digitised, physical barriers to be eliminated – Kwame Agbodza
The Roads and Highways Minister-designate, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has revealed that road tolls will be reinstated in a new, technological form, eliminating the need for physical barriers on the roads. He made this disclosure on Monday, January 20, during his vetting by the Appointments Committee.Mr Agbodza’s announcement marks a significant shift from the previous toll […]
Kukuom Manhene Commends Political Parties for Comportment During 2024 General Elections
The Kukuom Manhene, Osahene Kwaku Aterkyi I, has praised political parties for their peaceful conduct during the 2024 general elections. He noted that the Asunafo South District, once a hotspot for electoral violence, has set a remarkable example by holding violence-free elections last year.Osahene Kwaku Aterkyi I expressed his delight at the district’s progress, attributing […]