He made the remarks in Kenyasi while monitoring the exams alongside the Regional Minister and officials from the Ghana Education Service.

Mr Dauda explained that the district has undertaken extensive sensitisation efforts involving candidates, invigilators, teachers and parents to educate them on the consequences of examination malpractice.

According to him, the district recorded some cases of malpractice last year, which affected its image, prompting authorities to intensify measures to prevent a recurrence.

He noted that the District Assembly, in collaboration with the education directorate and some non-governmental organisations, has rolled out targeted awareness campaigns to curb the practice.

Meanwhile, some candidates who spoke to Adom News expressed confidence in passing the exams, saying the questions so far have been within what they were taught in class.

They also commended the level of invigilation, describing it as strict and effective, and expressed hope that the standards would be maintained throughout the examination period.

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The first project involves the construction of a two-unit kindergarten (KG) classroom block with ancillary facilities for the people of Wumenu. The facility is expected to provide a safe and conducive learning environment for early childhood education and strengthen the academic foundation of children in the community.

Speaking in an interview with Adom News, Mr. Ameko reiterated the government’s commitment to expanding access to quality education. He emphasized that investment in early childhood education remains a key priority, as it supports child development and eases the burden on working parents.

In a related development, the DCE also cut the sod for the construction of a 10-seater toilet facility and four bathrooms for animal traders at Adaklu Waya. The project is aimed at addressing longstanding sanitation challenges at the animal trading centre, where access to decent washroom facilities has been limited.

Mr. Ameko noted that the sanitation facility would improve hygiene at the market and help prevent the spread of diseases, urging traders and users to take proper care of the facility once completed.

Traditional leaders, including Togbe Sekpe III, Chief of Adaklu Wumenu, together with community members and local authorities, expressed appreciation to the District Assembly for responding to their needs. They described the projects as timely interventions that will enhance education and public health in the area.

The projects form part of the NDC government and the Adaklu Waya District Assembly’s broader efforts to promote infrastructure development and improve living conditions across the district.

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The assurance came during an inspection of the project site, which has long been a source of concern for the community. Speaking to Adom News correspondent Odehyeba Owusu Job, the DCE said significant progress has been made after years of stagnation.

“Completing this project by the end of the month is a top priority assigned by President John Dramani Mahama. It will bring relief and opportunities to the people of Adaklu Kpatsu and surrounding communities,” he stated.

Mr. Ameko commended the contractor for their dedication, noting that workers are operating day and night to meet the deadline under the government’s 24-hour economy policy championed by the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

He explained that the operationalisation of the CODA Chips compound is expected to create employment, boost economic activity, and provide opportunities for local farmers and businesses to benefit from the facility.

The DCE urged residents to remain patient as final works are completed, assuring them that the facility will soon be fully functional. The inspection has renewed optimism among residents, who believe the project’s completion will bring lasting economic and social benefits to Adaklu Kpatsu.

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Speaking in Hwidiem during an inspection of ongoing works on the Tepa–Goaso Highway being undertaken by Kofi Job Construction Limited, the DCE told Adom News that the return of the contractor to asphalt the road demonstrates the government’s dedication to addressing long-standing challenges faced by commuters.

According to him, the move reflects President John Dramani Mahama’s determination to fulfill the promises made during the 2024 election campaign, particularly in improving road infrastructure across the district.

Mr. Assabil Donkor noted that Hwidiem, as the district capital, is expected to see significant development under the Mahama-led administration, aimed at enhancing the living conditions of residents.

He further disclosed that the Member of Parliament for the area, Alhaji Collins Dauda, the Ahafo Regional Minister, Charity Gardiner, and the District Assembly are working with the contractor to ensure that all town roads in Hwidiem are asphalted, addressing the dust problem affecting residents.

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Speaking to Adom News at Hwidiem during the final General Assembly meeting for 2025, Mr. Donkor said criminal activities such as armed robbery, drug trafficking, and drug abuse are on the rise, partly because Asutifi South currently falls under the Asutifi North District Police Command.

He noted that Asutifi South qualifies to operate as an independent district police command, adding that the Assembly has already provided a standard office facility and a bungalow for a district police commander.

Mr. Donkor therefore appealed to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to urgently detach Asutifi South from Asutifi North in terms of police command structure, enabling the district to have adequate personnel to effectively combat crime.

He also urged the Chief Justice to post a permanent judge to the Hwidiem Circuit Court to ensure the smooth administration of justice.

He explained that the Assembly has constructed a well-secured bungalow for the judge, stressing that there is no justification for the continued absence of a resident judge in the district. According to him, the current judge in charge resides in Tepa in the Ashanti Region and travels daily to Hwidiem for court sittings, a situation he described as inconvenient and unsustainable.

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Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem morning show, Mr Ansah, who filed the court case against the DCE, claimed that Mr Ntim has financially benefited from galamsey operations since assuming office.

“I swear on my life that the DCE is into galamsey. In just eight months as DCE, he has built a two-storey building and bought about 30 cars. Where did he get all the money? I should die if I am lying,” he alleged.

Mr Ansah further accused the DCE of using his position to control illegal mining activities in the area.

However, Atiwa East DCE Ernest Ntim has denied the allegations, describing them as false and malicious.

He maintained that the contempt case brought against him in an ongoing galamsey-related court matter was orchestrated to tarnish his image.

Mr Ntim reiterated that he remains committed to fighting illegal mining and believes the accusations are a backlash against his efforts to clamp down on galamsey activities in the district.

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Speaking to Adom News at Kenyasi No.1, Mr. Dauda emphasized that achieving good sanitation in the district starts with public awareness of the health risks associated with poor hygiene. He stressed that residents must understand these dangers to fully support the assembly’s sanitation agenda.

The DCE added that once the ongoing sensitisation campaign takes full effect, the assembly will begin strict enforcement measures. He warned that anyone caught littering will face arrest and prosecution, regardless of their status or influence.

“Residents must understand that offenders will not be spared. Sanitation laws apply to everyone,” he cautioned.

Meanwhile, the Coordinating Director for the Ahafo Region, Joseph Frimpong Nayo, stated that the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) will closely monitor all six assemblies in the region to ensure improved sanitation and safeguard public health.

He further noted that Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) programmes currently being implemented across the region are already yielding positive results and expressed optimism that th

The projects include the construction of two school blocks at Okaikrom and Old Abirem, seven mechanized boreholes across selected communities, and a one-storey office complex to house the Fire Service, Immigration Service, National Investment Bank (NIB), and NADMO.

Speaking at the ceremony, the DCE assured residents that funding for all the projects has been secured, ensuring smooth execution without financial delays. He emphasized the government’s commitment to improving social amenities and strengthening institutional operations within the district.

Obrempong Kwasi Amoh Kyeretwie, the Akyem Kotoku Gyasehene and Chief of Abirem, commended the government for the initiative but cautioned contractors against unnecessary delays, noting that adequate resources have been provided to complete the projects on schedule.

Several departmental heads present at the event also expressed gratitude to the DCE for his continuous efforts in promoting development and improving working conditions for public institutions in the district.

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Speaking during a meeting with members of the Christian and Muslim communities in Chinderi, Mr. Anato said the initiative aligns with President John Dramani Mahama’s 24-hour economy policy and responds to calls from farmers and traders who rely on the weekly Chinderi market, held every Tuesday.

He noted that the proposed market would allow small businesses—especially women traders—to extend their operations into the evenings and early mornings, creating greater opportunities for income generation.

Mr. Anato also assured residents, particularly the Muslim community, of his commitment to engaging them regularly in discussions aimed at advancing development in the district.

Source: Odehyeba Owusu Job

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He raised the concern during a visit by the DCE to the traditional council, where the latter officially introduced himself. The chief explained that the overspeeding by motorbike riders is increasingly leading to accidents, including the knocking down of innocent pedestrians.

According to him, the alarming rate of overspeeding has created fear among traders along the roadside and pedestrians alike.

He therefore urged the DCE to collaborate with traditional authorities to take immediate action before any tragic incident occurs.

In response, the DCE for Asutifi South, Benjamin Assabil Donkor, acknowledged the problem and assured the traditional leaders of the assembly’s commitment to addressing it. He said the assembly, with the support of the chiefs, will soon implement measures to curb the menace.

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In a vote held on Thursday, May 8, 2025, Mr. Kanor secured 24 out of 38 valid votes, representing 63.2 percent—falling short of the required two-thirds majority (26 votes) needed for confirmation. Thirteen members voted against him, while one ballot was rejected.

As per local government regulations, the assembly is expected to reconvene within ten days for a second round of voting, which will determine whether the nominee is confirmed or rejected.

Reacting to the outcome, Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for Shai Osudoku, expressed disappointment and warned of the consequences of the delay.

“If you delay confirmation, you delay development; you delay progress,” she told Adom News.

The Minister cautioned that ongoing disunity within assemblies could hinder access to development initiatives.

“Municipal and District Assemblies risk losing out on development opportunities if they fail to confirm the President’s nominee,” she said.

She also urged assembly members to prioritize the district’s interest over personal grievances. “Don’t let personal issues with the nominee influence your vote,” she said.

The Minister was emphatic: “Those shortlisted and thinking they will be nominated if this nominee fails should know it’s not going to happen. If they reject him, we may even bring someone from outside.”

Mrs. Ocloo revealed she had advised Mr. Kanor to engage with assembly members to resolve any internal disagreements ahead of the next vote.

“I’ve asked the nominee to sit down with the members and address their concerns. I will return for his confirmation,” she added.

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Out of 43 eligible voters, including assembly members and government appointees, Mrs. Amefadzi Yawa secured 41 votes, confirming her strong support within the district.

Her confirmation also makes her the third woman to occupy the DCE position in North Tongu’s administrative history.

The confirmation ceremony was marked by a notable display of unity and support from key stakeholders, reflecting optimism in her ability to lead and promote development in the area.

In her acceptance speech, Mrs. Amefadzi Yawa expressed gratitude and pledged her commitment to advancing the socio-economic development of North Tongu.

She acknowledged the progress made under her predecessors and promised to build upon their achievements.

She appealed for collaboration and support from assembly members, traditional leaders, and community stakeholders to ensure a successful tenure.

Meanwhile, the Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, commended the assembly for endorsing the only female nominee among the three presidential nominations in the region and encouraged them to rally behind her efforts to fulfill the mandate of the office.

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The Assembly Members accused Mr. Okrah of disrespecting them and allegedly misusing the Assembly’s resources, including DRIP machines, for personal business.

They also claimed he tampered with the list of Assembly Members set to participate in the upcoming Council of State election.

Sensing the anger of the approaching protestors, Mr. Okrah quickly vacated his office before the Fomena police intervened to restore order.

Despite the restored calm, the Assembly Members have petitioned traditional authorities, the regional minister, and other relevant officials to push for Okrah’s immediate transfer from the district.

Speaking to Citi News, Presiding Member Dominic Odame Kusi outlined the reasons for their protest.

“Per the law, two members have to be selected from the Assembly Members. As the Presiding Member, I submitted the names to him for official endorsement and onward submission to the Regional Coordinating Council. However, I later discovered that the names had been changed without consultation. The Assembly Members were not happy with it, leading to the protest.”

He also reiterated concerns about the alleged misuse of the DRIP machines, claiming they had been used for unauthorized purposes.

“We also realized that the DRIP machines were being used for other work, and when we checked, names had been changed. We had to pack up the machines. We no longer want to work with him and have taken steps to ensure his transfer.

“A petition has been sent to the Coordinating Council, the regional minister, and the chiefs, and we have been assured that we will hear from them soon.”

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The constituency executives cited the district’s lagging development and the need for a charismatic leader who can effectively utilize available resources to drive growth.

They highlighted Sre-Onyame’s commitment to the party, especially during difficult times when some members defected to the NPP, resulting in the loss of the parliamentary seat in 2016.

As Youth Organizer, Sre-Onyame single-handedly funded youth activities to rejuvenate the party’s base, contributing significantly to the NDC’s victory in the 2020 elections.

James Djornorbua, the constituency organizer, emphasized that Sre-Onyame’s loyalty to the party is unquestionable, noting that he has supported the party both logistically and financially.

Madam Comfort Darley Huago, the constituency women’s organizer, expressed confidence in Sre-Onyame’s leadership abilities, describing him as a unifier who can bring all factions together for the common goal of community development.

Samuel Agyekum, the constituency youth organizer, praised Sre-Onyame’s mentorship, education, and understanding of the district’s dynamics. He further stated that Sre-Onyame’s peace-loving nature makes him a suitable candidate.

Sre-Onyame, who holds an MPhil in Educational Administration and Management from the University of Education, Winneba, and a Bachelor of Arts in Management and Psychology from the University of Ghana, has also worked as a teacher and education officer in the district.

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Outlining his vision for the development of North Tongu, Mr. Afetsrom pledged to implement initiatives aimed at generating income for branch executives and mobilizing resources to establish irrigation farms across all branches in the district.

He emphasized his commitment to inclusivity and good governance, stating, “I will not be an autocratic DCE because the NDC party is a democratic party.”

Mr. Afetsrom concluded by reiterating his commitment to accountability, urging constituents to demand results from him should he be given the opportunity to serve as the DCE for North Tongu.

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In his remarks on Tuesday, January 21, he stressed the importance of fostering respectful relationships between MPs and DCEs to ensure effective governance.

“I will not allow any DCE to disrespect any Member of Parliament,” Mr. Ibrahim asserted. “In the same way, I’ll ensure there is a common platform for smooth communication between MPs and DCEs.”

He emphasised the need for cooperation between the two groups to ensure that development projects and policies are effectively implemented at the local level.

The Minister-designate further highlighted that mutual respect and collaboration between MPs and DCEs are essential to advancing the goals of the government and addressing the needs of local communities.

By creating a common platform for dialogue, he believes it will encourage better coordination and understanding between the two offices.

Mr. Ibrahim stated that this reflects his commitment to maintaining a harmonious and productive working relationship between MPs and DCEs, which he sees as crucial for fostering national development and ensuring the delivery of essential services to the public.

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The controversy surfaced when the Assembly Members stormed the District office in Jacobu, the district capital, to demand clarification from the DCE and the District Coordinating Director (DCD) on the alleged misconduct.

Speaking to Adom News, Stephen Sekyere, the Public Relations Officer for the Amansie Central Assembly, explained that the Assembly has operated peacefully since the last election.

However, concerns were raised after reports emerged about irregularities in the operations of the revenue task force.

Mr Sekyere stated that the task force, traditionally formed with representatives from the assembly members, selects a mining desk officer to oversee operations.

However, it was reported that the DCE had issued new stickers, claiming the existing ones were fake, and attempted to reassign the task force’s responsibilities without consulting the assembly members.

According to the Assembly members, the DCD instructed the mining desk officer to sign off on the new stickers and hand them over to a newly formed group, raising suspicions about the DCE’s intentions.

The Assembly member for the Mile 9 Electoral Area, Simon Kojo Antwi, accused the DCE of trying to divert internally generated revenue as his tenure nears its end.

Antwi expressed concerns that such actions could jeopardize the next administration, especially in the absence of the District Common Fund.

“This new task force is illegal, and we urge the public not to pay any taxes to them. If this is not stopped, the Assembly could face severe challenges starting January 8 when the new administration takes over,” he cautioned.

The Assembly members have demanded immediate answers from the DCE and DCD, insisting that transparency and adherence to proper procedures are necessary to protect the Assembly’s operations and finances.

Source: Isaac K. Normanyo

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Awutu Senya West NDC Communications Officer, Cassious Larbi and two others were remanded into police custody by the Awutu Bereku District Court.

They were accused of threatening to attack a man who tried to prevent them from damaging the DRIP machines.

Police sources indicate that the suspects not only destroyed posters of Vice President Alhaji Bawumia and Eugene Arhin on the DRIP machines but also attempted to remove the machines’ driving mirrors.

They allegedly threatened to kill the witness who caught them in the act.

The suspects have been remanded into police custody and are set to reappear in court on Monday.

During a press conference, Awutu Senya West NPP Constituency Communications Director Ephraim Fiifi Aidoo clarified that the suspects were not remanded for removing the posters.

Instead, they were detained for threatening behavior and attempting to destroy the machines.

Mr Aidoo also urged NDC members to stop attributing their actions to Eugene Arhin and DCE Moses Arhinful.

In addition, Awutu Senya West NPP Constituency Chairman, Roland Paul Aidoo called on NDC members to refrain from creating insecurity in the constituency.

DCE for Awutu Senya West, Moses Arhinful, also appealed to the NDC to stop spreading falsehoods against him and damaging his reputation.

Source: Kofi Adjei

According to her, the motorbikes would facilitate the activities of the assembly with respect to project monitoring which would in turn generate revenue for the assembly.

Speaking with Adom News, she disclosed that the assembly wants to enhance its revenue mobilisation and saw the need for the assembly to have logistics and other resources to make it easier and faster.

The motorbikes and laptops are to be used for regular activities of the assembly to enhance revenue mobilisation so as to increase internally generated funds.

Lack of logistics and other resources such as vehicles, computers and other accessories are affecting activities of the assembly.

She, therefore, urged the workers within the assembly to have confidence in her to bring development to the assembly.

The District Coordinating Director, Naba Akolbila Robert, said the facility will help make movement and transportation easy.

Mr Akolbila advised the workers to put the items given them to proper use and take good care of them.

Staff of the assembly, on receiving the items, expressed their gratitude to the DCE for the support and pledged to use the facility to enhance their work and deliver effective service to the assembly.

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The aggrieved youth destroyed and burnt party pickups, pavilions among other items in response to the nomination of Hajia Zuweira Mada Nasheru as the DCE-select.

The youth also stormed the party’s constituency chairman, Aliu Sulemana’s house to set it ablaze but security officials intervened. The security has since taken over the chairman’s house for safety.

The youth started their agitation about three days ago, kicking against her appointment with the explanation that she joined the party recently.

The police have, however, stormed the area to foil any planned demonstration.

The Minister for Local Government on Sunday at a press briefing released names for the position of MMDCEs which saw the President’s choice, Hajia Zuweira, named as the DCE for Chereponi.

Nii Doku believes there has been a tremendous change in the area, looking back at the state of affairs when he assumed office.

Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, Mr Doku, among other things, said the area lacked some basic amenities including markets.

However, he noted he has managed to get work to commence for the construction of markets, adding that some have been completed with others at various stages.

“There were no markets so you will find people selling in front of their homes but there was an existing facility at Prampram which we have renovated and working to get the traders there and another at old Ningo.

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 “We are also looking forward to constructing market sheds in Miotso, especially to help students at Central University who have to walk all the way to Tema or Asahiman to get foodstuffs and Tsopoli among others and I believe If we are able to get these done, the area will be one to watch,” he said.

Nii Doku also recounted how the absence of data for the District and a lawyer affected certain operations in the past.

“There was no lawyer for the district so we could not take people to court for defaulting rent payments and other obligations but in recent times, we have been able to put people before the court to get them to pay debts and associated penalties,” he added.

According to them, if there should be an election for the position, Mr Agyekum would lose because he has woefully failed in the performance of his duties.

A statement released by a group, who identified themselves as New Patriotic Patriotic (NPP) members and citizens of Sekyere Kumawu,  headed by Ofosu George, alleged that the NPP secured 78.2% in the 2016 election but his actions and inactions nearly caused the NPP to lose the parliamentary seat to an independent candidate as they struggled to attain 51.1% in the 2020 election.

The group accused him of moving from radio and television stations to attribute all developmental projects to himself.

They claimed he never acknowledged the efforts of the NPP Member of Parliament (MP) for the area which in a way ridiculed the MP and the party at large.

They bemoaned the rise in arm robbery in the district which has caused business in the District’s busiest market at Bodomase to decline since traders have shunned it.

“We expected the DCE to show leadership in providing safety as well as protecting lives and property but there are no police patrol units on any of the roads that robbery attacks happen,” the statement noted.

Mr Agyekum, they added, allegedly disrespected the MP in the presence of other regional officials.

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These among others are, therefore, reasons they wish to have a new person represent the district.

The NPP loyalists are up in arms against the reappointment of the current DCE, Felix Nartey.

The party executives claimed that Mr Nartey contributed to the abysmal performance of the NPP in the 2020 general election and subsequent defeat in the parliamentary elections.  

The spokesperson of the group, Sackey Narh, said their DCE was expected to campaign vigorously after the Member of Parliament took ill prior to the general election, but Mr Nartey took to the backstage.

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They further accused the DCE of working with and in the interest of the National Democratic Congress instead of protecting his party.

For this, the NPP grassroots and executives are calling on President Nana Akufo-Addo to replace Mr Nartey with a young, dynamic and known NPP activist in his second term. 

He poured his heart out following a robbery incident he witnessed Thursday night.

Speaking on Akoma FM on Friday, November 6, Mr Dapaah explained that he personally witnessed the robbery incident in the district capital.

“On my way, from routine campaign stops when I reached Adugyama, I heard gunshots so I asked my driver to stop the car, I could see the armed men in a Rambo style robbing traders at the market centre,” the DCE said.

He added that he looked on helplessly from his car parked some 30 yards from the incident and recounted how the armed men took away a total of GH¢40,000.

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The Thursday night robbery at Adugyama brings to count more than four robbery incidents in a spate of four months, the recent being last week’s shooting to death of the owner of Sky Oil Company at Asuodei in the same district.

Mr Dapaah further lamented the lack of vehicles for police to patrol and ward off criminals from the area.

He wants immediate intervention to build at least additional two police stations in the area as well as deployment of enough police personnel to patrol the area against armed robbers

This comes barely a week after she was sacked over leaked audio verbally abusing a chief in the area and speaking against the nomination of Kwame Adom-Appiah, the party’s candidate.

In the said audio, the DCE is heard going against the President’s directive of campaigning against the NPP Member of Parliament and insulting a chief.

A statement, signed by the constituency Chairman, Osei Adiyiah, described President Akufo-Addo as a “listening leader” for his swift response.

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“The constituency executives of NPP cannot thank the listening President enough for coming to the aid of the constituency in such crucial moment in our quest to fulfilling our promises to him on the agenda 90/90 movement,” the statement said.

Read the full statement below:

The incident is believed to have taken place at a time residents gathered to pick up relief items being distributed amid the lockdown in parts of Ghana.

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The DCE, Nana Okyere-Tawia Antwi, in an Ash Lacoste and blue jeans, who was angered by the situation, pulled out a cane and begun lashing them causing the crowd to disperse immediately.

The video captured residents in front of a house believed to be the relief items collection point as they were served bags of rice through a window.

Watch the full video below:

DCE of Atwima Kwanwoma District whips residents for flouting social distancing order pic.twitter.com/XqlcLaGmPk

— Adom TV (@adom_tv) April 13, 2020

According to the aggrieved residents, who converged at Busunya, the district capital, the DCE’s performance since her appointment about three years ago has been nothing to write home about.

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Clad in red attires and hair bands, they said Madam Arthur should resign since they cannot point out any development she has brought to the area.

The angry residents wielded placards with inscriptions such as ‘Akosah Arthur we are tired of you’, ‘Blood sucking DCE’, ‘Yen gyidie asa w) DCE no mu’, ‘Incompetence DC’, and ‘Nkoranza North needs change’ among others.

They also, as a matter of urgency, called on President Nana Akufo-Addo and the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Hajia Alima Mahama to sack the incumbent DCE.

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Agona East in the Central Region has revealed how the John Mahama-led administration awarded a contract for good roads to be destroyed in the Gomoa East area.

According to Dennis .A. Frimpong, who says the move was politically motivated, majority of the roads which were in good conditions were all destroyed together with the bad ones.

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 “A contract was awarded in 2016 for the contractor to destroy roads on the orders of the then government. Most of the roads were in good condition but the government allowed the contractor to destroy the roads all because of votes,” he alleged.

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Mr Frimpong, speaking on Adom FM’s morning show ‘Dwaso Nsem‘ on Tuesday, said the contractor since 2016 has failed to report to work because the then government failed to pay him.

He noted that though the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government has paid half of the money to the contractor, the roads are still the same.

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“We cannot control the contractor because the NPP government was not the one that awarded contract so we just had to terminate the contract,” he added.

He said the government has awarded fresh contract and work will soon commence on the Agona roads.

Source: Adomonline.com | Dorcas Abedu-Kennedy

The District Chief Executive of Ellembelle, Kwasi Bonzo, is accusing the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) of failing to construct a single kilometer road at Nkroful in the Western region.

He said the Mahama-led administration awarded a partial 16 months contract but as at the time the New Patriotic Party came to office, no work had been done on the road.

Mr Bonzo’s comment follows a demonstration by residents of Nkroful, the hometown of Ghana’s first president, Kwame Nkrumah, on Wednesday against the government over the bad road which links the town to Essiama Village.

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The demonstrators, numbering about 600, threatened to boycott all national activities should government fail to construct the four-kilometre road stretch linking the two towns.

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Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosi Sen show, Thursday, he said “I engaged the chiefs to talk to the people to call off the demo because work was about to kick start and the demo wasn’t necessary. The contractor told us he was not being paid so he stopped but because the road leads to Kwame Nkrumah’s hometown, we wanted to do something in his honour by making a 6.5 km asphalt,” he said.

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The accident occurred Friday, September 20, 2019. The official vehicle of the DCE collided head-on with a speeding commercial vehicle.

The DCE also contesting the Primaries of the ruling New Patriotic Party in the area is currently on admission at GraceVille Medical Center.

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An aide to the DCE, Jeffrey Ewusi William confirmed the accident to Starr News.

According to him, the DCE is recuperating.

The accident comes at the back of a fatal motorbike accident which led to the death of his campaign manager -Alfred Koranteng Thursday.

The DCE recently filled his nomination to seek for reelection as Parliamentary Candidate for the third time in the Constituency, which has been occupied by NDC since 1992.

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In 2012, Eugene Sackey was defeated by then-incumbent Member of Parliament Joseph Sam Amankwanor by some 3,100 votes. Sackey, however, closed the gap to about 400 in the 2016 parliamentary and presidential election.

The DCE is therefore hopeful of winning the seat for the NPP in 2020 if given the nod as Parliamentary Candidate for the third time.

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The District Chief Executive (DCE) for the Gomoa East Municipality, Solomon Quarm is of the view that the fast growing nature of the Gomoa East Assembly and the Kasoa Township in the Central region has contributed to crime rate in the area.

“Kasoa’s proximity to Accra has attracted a lot of people to settle causing a rapid growth in the population. This has also increased crime rate in the area,” he said.

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The comment by Mr Quarm follows the murder of two policemen and a sub-chief in the area on Monday by unidentified assailants.

Speaking in an interview on Joy News, Mr Quarm said the densely populated nature of the district has also burdened the police in the district.

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“I have petitioned the Inspector General of Police and the Interior Minister to create another District police command in the area because as it stands now, the Kasoa District Police serves four divisional commands; Dominase, Nyarnyarno, Ojobi and the Pentecost divisional commands which is a lot of work because Budumburam alone contributes about 90% to the crime rate in the area,” he said.

Mr Quarm, however, assured that calm had been restored to Akraman with residents going about their duties after the murder of the Gyaasehene of the area.

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It has emerged that the Chief of Gomoa Akraman in the Gomoa East District of the Central region, Nana Ahor Agyei, who was murdered by unidentified persons in his house at Gomoa Akraman, was feared by residents of the town.

District Chief Executive of the town, Solomon Darko Quam, who disclosed this, could not fathom why some people gathered courage to murder a man who is feared in the town.

Mr Quam, who says he is yet to visit the scene, is calling for calm as police commence investigations into the matter.

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“What I know and what I have heard since the chief was killed was that residents feared Osebo. I don’t know if it’s because of his name and so I am shocked as to why some people gathered courage to kill him,” he told Accra based Neat FM, monitored by Adomonline.com.

The unfortunate incident happened on Monday dawn.

Bullet shells, a pestle soiled with blood and a blood-soaked shirt belonging to the deceased chief was found at the crime scene.

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It is not immediately known the motivation for the cold-blooded murder of the chief.

But, Mr Quam noted that, according to some residents of the town, the chief’s murder could be linked to land issues.

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He said they are yet to meet with chiefs and other stakeholders to find a lasting solution to the menace.

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“I have told the police to fire and kill anybody who will threaten them with deadly weapons because they have families and need to protect themselves and the rest of us in society,” Mr Darko said.

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According to Mr Quarm who doubles as the Chairman of Gomoa East District Security Committee (DISEC), his outfit will not allow criminals to take dominion of the area, especially Buduburam and Gomoa Akotsei as well as the Senya Bereku highway.

Speaking in an interview with Adom News, Mr Quarm who sounded frustrated by the rising levels of crime in his district disclosed that the Gomoah East DISEC had declared the district a fire-for-fire district and will no longer tolerate any criminality.

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“The people in Gomoa East must abide by the rules and orders of the police service. If you are doing something unlawful and you are ordered to stop, you need to obey because if you prove stubborn, the police will also retaliate,” he explained.

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Four District Chief Executives (DCEs) in the Northern region are said to be battling for their lives at the Tamale Teaching Hospital after a ghastly accident on Monday morning while on official duty.

The four have been identified as Mion DCE-Abdallah Hashim, Hon Ahmed Alhassan Iddrisu for Zabzugu, Bimbilla DCE and the DCE for Gushegu who were travelling together in one vehicle.

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The accident occurred Monday dawn just after Nanton in the Northern region, Adom News’ Illiasu Abdul Rauf confirmed on Adom Midday News.

According to reports, the accident occurred when their vehicle collided with another vehicle on the Yapei road on their way to meet President Nana Akufo-Addo in Wa for the launch of the ‘Rearing of Food for Jobs ’ flagship programme.

Suddenly, a vehicle from Accra slammed into their vehicle causing it to somersault, the Northern Regional Minister told reporters. The car was severely damaged.

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In an interview with Adom News, Northern Regional Minister Salifu Saeed, who confirmed the incident, said preparations were being made to airlift them to the 37 Military Hospital for comprehensive medical care.

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The youth of Bole in the Savannah Region are calling for their District Chief Executive (DCE), Veronica Alele, to be sacked for abandoning them in the wake of the chieftaincy disputes that erupted in Bole.

Madam Alele left Bole since the conflict broke and has since not returned to the town, making the youth believe she is not brave enough to be considered a leader.

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The youth, in an interview with Adom News, has described the action of the DCE as one that shows she couldn’t be with them or watch over them as head of the District Security Council.

“She is running because she has taken a wrong side in the issue and now that she is not in the town, where is she running to? We will now consider ourselves without a DCE and manage our own affairs,” they stated.

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The Regional Minister, Salifu Adam Braimah is expected to visit Bole today with the youth eagerly awaiting his arrival at the Bolewura’s palace.

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Mr Okrah alleges that all projects inflated in the district are sanctioned by the DCE, Kwame Agyekum.

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Speaking on Adom FM’s anti-corruption programme FABEWOSO Monday, Mr Okrah said the DCE and his cronies were witch-hunting the district finance officer who is committed to protecting the public purse.

He cited how the DCE questioned him for insisting the cost of painting a four-bedroom bungalow was too high.

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“The cost of painting the four-bedroom was GH₵13,000 and I told the painter to revise the price but the DCE claimed I’m challenging his authority because I’m just at the assembly to sign invoices,” he bemoaned.

Mr Okrah revealed that should his transfer go through, he will be the fourth district Finance Officer to be transferred under the DCE in just two years.

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He has vowed to fight to ensure he is not unjustifiably transferred after just three months at post.

“I won’t allow this case to die a natural death because it is terrible. President Akufo-Addo must intervene if he is committed to fighting corruption,” he stated.

Documents reviewed on Adom FM’s anti-corruption programme Fabewoso reveal that the assembly purchased one HP desktop computer for GH₵4000.

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Price check from the open market, however, reveals that the HP desktop cost up to a maximum of GH₵2,500.

Also, HP LaserJet coloured printer which was purchased at GHC16,000 by the assembly is sold on the market for GHC1,850 with the same or similar specifications.

This shocking price inflation has sparked controversy in the assembly with members calling on the DCE to provide answers.

The presiding member of the Asuogyaman district, Jonathan Hagan said he was not consulted about the office equipment purchase.

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He, however, noted that when the issue came to him, he confronted the DCE who pleaded innocence.

Mr Hagan pledged that he, together with the assembly members, will ensure all monies lost are refunded to the assembly’s coffers.

Meanwhile, the DCE, Samuel Kwame Agyekum denied any knowledge about the inflated price.

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Berekum West District Chief Executive Nominee, Martin Obeng Adjei, has admitted paying an amount of GH¢2,000.00 each to 27 Assembly members to vote for him as DCE.

According to him, he was forced to pay the money because the assembly members demanded it from him as a prerequisite for confirming his nomination.

Speaking on Adom FM’s Morning Dwaso Nsem show Wednesday, Mr Obeng Adjei said he was forced to borrow the money from friends who are now putting pressure on him to pay back.

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“I had an agreement with the assembly members and they assured me of voting for me and because I knew I wouldn’t get all that money, I went to some friends and borrowed money from them so I can pay the bribe. I was under pressure to pay because the assembly members demanded it before they vote for me” he said.

Assembly Members at the Berekum West District Assembly on Friday rejected the President’s nominee for the position of a District Chief Executive, Mr Martin Obeng Adjei.

The nominee polled twelve votes, representing 44.4% with 15 rejected votes, representing 55.6%.

The nominee, therefore, couldn’t get the 50% votes to confirm him as the first District Chief Executive for Berekum West, one of the new Assemblies created recently by the New Patriotic Party’s Government.

There were reports that Mr Obeng-Adjei allegedly paid GH¢2000 cash to each assembly member to influence their votes.

That allegation has now been confirmed by Mr Obeng-Adjei himself who says he is bent on retrieving the GH¢2000 paid to each assembly member for voting against him.

He said so far only two Assembly members have paid back the money.

But Assembly member the Nana Boakye Electoral Area who only gave his name as Emmanuel on the same show said they rejected Mr Obeng-Adjei’s nomination because they realised he had no vision for the newly-created district.

“Yes he gave me money and I took it. I knew he had no vision for the district and so if we decide to vote for him, he will only end up destroying the party in the region and will not work in the interest of the district”, he said.

A meeting by the newly-created Berekum West District Assembly in the Brong Ahafo Region to decide the fate of President Akufo-Addo’s nominee as District Chief Executive ended inconclusively last Friday.

This is because the nominee, Martin Obeng-Adjei, did not get the required two-thirds majority to become the District Chief Executive (DCE).

The nominee obtained 12 votes which fell short of the 18 needed in the 27-member Assembly.

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Matters arising out of the outcome of the election has generated heat in the area as there are reports that associates of the nominee are bent on retrieving the GH¢2000 paid to each assembly member to influence them to confirm Mr Obeng-Adjei’s nomination.

Mr Martin Obeng Adjei has confirmed that he paid an amount of GH 2,000.00 each to the 27 Assembly members to vote as DCE for Berekum West, but they voted against him.

“I gave 27 assembly members GHC 2,000 thinking they will vote for me and give me 100 percent full endorsement. I was overconfident but little did I know that they actually deceived me so I have asked all of them to refund the money I gave them because they took me for granted. I am very disappointed in them”, he alleged.

Mr Obeng Adjei said some of the Assembly members have since assured him of paying back the money since they voted against him.

The Northern Regional Minister, Salifu Saeed led by a team  to the assembly to ensure the confirmation is done successfully.

This is in total disregard to a warning issued by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Northern region chairman, Daniel Bugri Naabu.

He claimed the Konkombas in the area are peeved over Musah Issah nomination and have threatened to cause mayhem.

But the the Regional Minister Salifu Saeed and his deputy Solomon Buah led by team Wednesday June 28 to ensure Mr. Musah Issah is gets majority of the votes to be the DCE for the Gushegu district.

Musah Issah was confirmed by 28 out of 36 Assembly members representing 78 percent of the total votes cast.

Meanwhile, efforts by Adom News to get Bugri Naabu to react to the story proved futile.

]]> https://www.adomonline.com/hot-audio-bugri-naabu-stops-gushegu-dce-confirmation/ Wed, 28 Jun 2017 14:46:20 +0000 http://35.232.176.128/ghana-news/?p=254321 The Northern regional chairman of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Daniel Bugri Naabu has called off indefinitely a process to confirm the District Chief Executive nominees for Gushegu West Mamprusi and Bunkprugu districts in the Northern Region.

The President on Friday nominated new District Chief Executives for Gushegu, West Mamprusi and Bunkprugu districts but since the announcement of the list of the new nominees in the northern region, there has been tension, acrimony and rioting especially in the West Mamprusi town of Walewale.

According to Bugri Naabu in the case of Gushegu, the Konkombas are threatening to attack facilities of the party because they feel cheated and deceived.

He claims the Konkombas feel cheated by the NPP as the initial plan was for them to support the party to win some parliamentary seats in the area in order to have some of their own appointed as DCEs in return.

“In Gushegu, Konkombas are threatening to attack our party facilities and destroy them because they feel deceived and cheated. It was an agreement [among] them and the Vice President and the regional chairman and even the President that if they should vote for the MP to win, the Konkombas would be appointed as DCE.

“But now they have realized they have been deceived, because the MP is the Deputy Minister for Tourism, Alhaji Tampuli is the Chief Executive Officer for the National Petroleum Authority, and Rita Tani is a Deputy [High Commissioner] to the United Kingdom, and just the DCE position for the Konkombas. They have been denied again and so there is tension brewing in the area.” He said.

Mr. Bugri Naabu says he sees as security threat and therefore has asked for a holdup onto the confirmation of the nominees of West Mamprusi and Gushegu until he further consult the President on the matter for an amicable resolution.

Listen to Bugri Naabu

The President, through the Ministry of Local Government, directed him to step aside, while investigations continue into the gruesome murder of a military officer, Captain Maxwell Adam Mahama.

Capt. Mahama was lynched by residents of Denkyira-Obuasi on Monday after he was mistaken for an armed robber.

The DCE of the area has since accused the military officer for his the death.

According to him, Capt. Mahama and his colleagues from the 5th Infantry Battalion who were deployed to wage war on illegal mining, were instead protecting illegal miners.

Mr Appianing was however suspended on Thursday after public anger over his comments, but had insisted that he was still at post because there was no official communication about his suspension.

But the Deputy Local government Minister, O.B Amoah, has told Citi News, the DCE has finally left office.

“I spoke with the Regional Minister last night, and he said his deputy was on his way to take over. He had officially spoken and written to the DCE so I expect that this morning if there is any handing over he [DCE] would have done it or been in the process of doing it for the Deputy Regional Minister to take over,” OB Amoah noted.

He added that a report will be forwarded the President as soon as it was ready to enable the President take a definite position on the issue.

“…The President needs a formal report from the Regional Minister and other heads of agencies as soon as it’s ready, [and] if there is any report that the President needs it will be provided to him,” the deputy Local Government Minister said.

Daniel Appianim claimed that Captain Mahama was part of soldiers protecting Chinese Galamseyers in a forest reserve in the area; a claim which was debunked by Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul.

His comments which did not go down well for some section of the public called on the President to immediately relieve the DCE of his post.

But President Akufo Addo announced Thursday that the DCE had been suspended.

Nhyira FM’s Ohemeng Tawiah reports that the assembly members say they accept the decisiom.

They are also calling on the President to immediately visit the area to ascertain the issue on the grounds.

So far thirteen suspects have been arrested by the police with seven remanded by court.

Meanwhile five persons were arrested Thursday at Asankraguaa in the Western region.

Today another suspect has been arrested by the Kasoa Police Command bringing the number of suspects to 19.

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Daniel Appianing responding to the gruesome murder of Captain Maxwell Mahama on Adom FM’s Morning Show, ‘Dwaso Nsem’ on Tuesday claimed that the lynched Army Captain was the head of a team from the military which has been protecting illegal Chinese galamseyers in the area.

Mr Appiaing said he was unaware that the officer was part of a detachment to the area assisting in the fight against galamsey.

As far as he was concerned, the residents resorted to lynching because they assumed he was protecting some Chinese nationals who were engaged in galamsey.

“There is a large number of military personnel protecting the Chinese and the lynched soldier is alleged to be part of it, in fact, he is said to be the leader… I am shocked they are not briefing you very well but rather claiming they are here to fight galamseyers,” he said.

His comment which did not go down well with some members of the pubic have led to several calls for him to be sacked from his position.

Reacting to the calls on the same show on Thursday, the leader of the Concerned Youth of Upper West Denkyira, Richmond Kodua noted that in as much as the comments of the DCE  in the wake of the lynching of Captain Maxwell Adam Mahama is distasteful, that should not be enough grounds to warrant his immediate dismissal.

“Yes, our DCE’s comments were in a bad taste, we agree but we urge Ghanaians to exercise patience so we find solutions to the problem at hand instead of calling for his head. We plead on his behalf that the President will give him another chance because that’s all we want now,” he said.

Piecing together his experiences during his three-year tenure as DCE, Ambrose Ashia said he observed the people of Denkyira-Oboasi in the Central region have a war-like temperament.

Naked, bleeding and bloodied, an army captain posted to the area about three weeks ago got no mercy from some men in the mining town on suspicion of armed robbery.

A video showing a woman igniting a fire on the mortal remains of the soldier has ignited fresh national outrage.

Social media is awash with anger and the President, Nana Akufo-Addo has vowed to deal with the culprits who murdered the man now established to be the nephew of former President John Mahama.

Relatively little known, the Denkyira-Obuasi area is now the center of immense national interest and the scene of massive hunt for Monday morning mob’s moment of madness.

As the country struggles to come to terms with the tragic case of instant justice, the former DCE Ambrose Ashia shared his gleanings of the largely rural community of more than 60,000.

Speaking on Accra-based Asempa FM Tuesday, Ambrose Ashia said while he does not intend to stereotype the residents, he had observed some dominant traits among the people.

According to him, those who urge peace in the conflict-prone district are seen as weak and womanish.

“I don’t intend to disgrace anybody”, he prefaced a tale of lawlessness he had witnessed after he was appointed DCE in 2014.

Ambroe Ashia [ left]

He said sometime past, a young man who was returning from an all-night church service, was nearly lynched on suspicion that he was a serial killer.

According to him, the Assemblyman for the area was fingered in that attack on the man returning from prayers.

In the lynching of Maxwell Adam Mahama, the Assembly man is once again suspected to have played a role. The police are now on a man-hunt for the Assembly man.

In another incident in 2014, Mr. Ashia said a Chinese contractor tasked to build a road from Ayamfuri to Asanweneso was harassed several times by youth in the area.

He said they would go to the site, seize equipment, beat up workers and threaten the contractor not to return to the site.

The youth said the contractor had failed to fulfil his social corporate responsibilities to the community, the former DCE explained.

Ambrose Ashia said a chieftaincy dispute in the district is also threatening the peace as residents are divided among claimants to the stool.

The divided influence of traditional authority, he said, fuels lawlessness in the Denkyira-Oboasi area.

In his assessment, “psyche of the community is that of impunity savagery and lawlessness”. Otherwise ‘how dare a woman pour petrol on a soldier?”