Day: October 18, 2025

Sampa Chieftaincy Dispute: Police Engage Muslim Worshippers for Peace Building

Sampa: The Bono Regional Police Command has engaged Muslim worshippers at the Sampa Mosque in the Jaman North District of the Bono Region to strengthen peace building, sustenance, and social cohesion. According to Ghana News Agency, the Sampa Township has been characterized by recurring violent clashes between two traditional feuding factions over a protracted chieftaincy dispute. A statement issued by the Command and signed by Chief Inspector Thomas Akeelah, the Bono Regional Police Public Relations Officer, explained that Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Andrews George Kumah, the Deputy Bono Regional Police Commander, led his operational team to engage Muslim worshippers.

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Mfantseman-Saltpond Development Alliance Launches Water Project for Saltpond Municipal Hospital

Saltpond: The Mfantseman-Saltpond Development Alliance (MSDA), a community-led development group, has initiated a sustainable water project for the Saltpond Municipal Hospital to address ongoing water challenges at the facility. Persistent water shortages have long plagued the hospital, impacting health care delivery, sanitation, and patient attendance. According to Ghana News Agency, the Hospital, which serves as the referral center for the Mfantseman Municipality’s population of over 125,000, often had to refer patients to other facilities due to water scarcity. At times, relatives of inpatients were required to bring water to the hospital. However, the new solar-powered project promises a permanent and

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EC Sets November 11 for By-Election in Anyako Electoral Area

Keta: The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has announced a by-election for the Anyako Electoral Area in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region scheduled for Tuesday, November 11, 2025. This follows the elevation of Mr. Wisdom Seade, the Assembly member for the area, to the position of Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Keta, leaving the seat vacant. According to Ghana News Agency, the EC had earlier opened nominations for the by-election from Monday, October 6, closing on Thursday, October 16, 2025. This allowed interested aspirants to pick forms to contest the vacant position, in accordance with the Local Governance

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Dr. Bryan Acheampong Expands Campaign to Ashanti Region

Accra: The Communications Directorate of Dr. Bryan Acheampong has announced the continuation of his nationwide constituency tour on Saturday in the Ashanti Region, as part of his strategic engagement with party grassroots. According to Ghana News Agency, after successfully touring over 76 constituencies across the country, including nine in the Ashanti Region, Dr. Acheampong’s message of unity, discipline, and grassroots empowerment is resonating with the rank and file of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). His engagements have reignited confidence, restored focus, and galvanized support across all regions. The Ashanti Region, widely regarded as the political heartbeat of the party, will

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Asiedu Nketia Promises Job Opportunities for NDC Supporters

Keta: Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketia, the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has encouraged party faithfuls and residents of Keta to maintain their trust if they have not yet received appointments or employment from the current Mahama-led administration. He mentioned that the party is relatively new in governance and requires time to restructure the nation’s various sectors to enhance employment opportunities. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Nketia provided these assurances during his ‘Thank you tour’ at Keta Dzelukope in the Volta Region. He urged branch executives, party members, and the public to be patient as the party

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Government Allocates Funds for Infrastructure Projects in Keta Municipality

Keta: Mr. Wisdom Seade, the Keta Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), has announced that the government has released sufficient funds to complete and initiate several developmental projects in the communities. The projects include the renovation of the Anlo-Afiadenyigba market shed, which has been finalized, while efforts on the PWD premises and school infrastructure at Abor are ongoing. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Seade shared these updates during a thank you tour by NDC party Chairman Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketia in Keta. He praised the government for its initiatives aimed at enhancing infrastructure development within the municipality. He also mentioned that

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Ghana Signs MoU to Send Nurses to Grenada

Accra: Ghana and Grenada have formalized an agreement for recruiting Ghanaian nurses to work in Grenada, a Caribbean island nation. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at a ceremony held at the Presidency in Accra during a luncheon hosted by President John Dramani Mahama in honor of the visiting Grenadian Prime Minister, Dickon Amiss Thomas Mitchell. According to Ghana News Agency, the MoU was signed by Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and Grenada’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Export Development, Mr. Joseph Andall. President Mahama stated that Grenada’s interest in recruiting Ghanaian nurses and allied

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