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  • A/R: Man allegedly stabbed by assemblyman at Odumai Apeboso

    A/R: Man allegedly stabbed by assemblyman at Odumai Apeboso

    The Assemblyman representing Abeposo electoral area in the Asante Akyem Municipality, Emmanuel Opoku, has been accused of stabbing a young man.

    According to a report by Adom News, the incident unfolded after the young man’s brother was allegedly assaulted.

    Idrisu Ibrahim, the victim, claimed that among those involved was Niri, a friend of his and the Assemblyman’s brother.

    Ibrahim approached to investigate the situation, during which another individual named Kwesi Mintah reportedly slashed his back with a cutlass.

    This led to a confrontation, with Ibrahim retaliating using the same cutlass after it fell from Mintah’s hands.

    The situation escalated further, resulting in Ibrahim allegedly being attacked by multiple residents before the Assemblyman purportedly stabbed him in the rib with a cutlass.

    Injured, Ibrahim sought refuge in a nearby store and was later taken to a health center for treatment.

    Meanwhile, the Konongo Divisional Police have reportedly taken the Assemblyman into custody.

  • A/R: Father fined GHC1K, to perform ritual for ‘mishandling’ son’s corpse at Asante Akyem Akutuase

    A/R: Father fined GHC1K, to perform ritual for ‘mishandling’ son’s corpse at Asante Akyem Akutuase

    The Traditional Council of Asante Akyem Akutuase in the Ashanti region has summoned and fined the father of a young man whose mishandled corpse appeared in a viral video on social media.

    Nana Kofi Bediako, the area’s chief, announced that the father must present a sheep and GH₵500 for bringing the body to Akutuase instead of his wife’s hometown, as reported by Adomonline.com.

    He explained that since the deceased’s mother was not from Akutuase, customs dictated that he should not have been buried there.

    Furthermore, the father is required to purify the stone of the gods, known as Brosambour, with a sheep, a bottle of schnapps, and GH₵1,000 during the ‘Awukude3’ on July 17, 2024.

    Though the incident occurred over five years ago, the individual who recorded and shared the video, identified as Nana Kofi, has also been fined GH₵500. He must purify Brosambour with a sheep, two bottles of schnapps, and GH₵1,000.

    The chief stressed that these rituals are essential to prevent severe consequences for the community and to cleanse the town, thereby averting any potential disaster.

    Consequently, Kofi is also required to provide two sheep, GH₵5,000, and four bottles of schnapps for all the rituals.

    In a tragic revelation, Nana Kofi Bediako disclosed that three of the individuals who carried the corpse have since passed away.

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  • Over 1,000 pieces of hips, butt enlargement products destroyed at Asante Akyem

    Over 1,000 pieces of hips, butt enlargement products destroyed at Asante Akyem

    In partnership with the Municipal Assembly, the Asante Akyem North Health Directorate has taken action to eliminate more than 1,000 unapproved products for penis and buttocks enlargement in Asante Akyem Agogo.

    This decisive step is part of a broader strategy to combat the illegal trade of such substances and safeguard public health.

    Municipal Health Director Roland Miah, in conversation with Adom News correspondent Isaac Amoako, clarified that the confiscated items included body enhancement products, Viagra, and various concoctions often misused, particularly by youth, with detrimental effects.

    Highlighting the aim of the operation, Miah emphasised the enforcement of regulations prohibiting illegal drugs, herbal medicines, cosmetics, medical devices, and household chemical substances.

    He also urged the public, especially young people, to steer clear of these harmful products due to their severe side effects.

    Assuring continuity, Municipal Chief Executive Francis Oti Boateng stressed that this initiative is part of an ongoing campaign rather than a one-time effort.

    He outlined plans for a dedicated task force to consistently monitor and enforce regulations, with a commitment to prosecute individuals involved in the illegal sale of drugs.

  • Constituents of Asante Akyem North debunk MP’s claims of functioning 1D1F factory

    Residents of Asante Akyem North Constituency in the Ashanti region have expressed disappointment in their MP over claims of a functioning plantain processing factory in the area.

    Andy Appiah-Kubi during a parliamentary debate claimed the factory was already exporting plantain to Canada in defence of the government’s One District, One Factory (1D1F) initiative.

    Constituents of Asante Akyem North debunk MP's claims of functioning 1D1F factory
    Inside a private plantain factory

    Asante Akyem North MP put up a strong defence during a debate on the 2023 Budget on the floor of parliament.

    He touted the initiative as one having provided a source of livelihood for Ghanaians, especially his constituents.

    Constituents of Asante Akyem North debunk MP's claims of functioning 1D1F factory
    Side of the Defunct Plantain Factory

    The Asante Akyem area is one of the leading plantain-producing communities in Ghana.

    Farmers, traders and residents of Agogo however say they are yet to see any plantain processing factory in operation.

    Constituents of Asante Akyem North debunk MP's claims of functioning 1D1F factory
    Asante Akyem North MCE, Francis Oti Boateng

    They are calling on their MP, Andy Appiah-Kubi to retract his claim.

    The Municipal Chief Executive Officer, Francis Oti Boateng, also sighted the factory which sits in weeds.

    “The first face of the factory is done, it is left with the second face. We are yet to get machines”.

    He is clueless about plantain processing for export.

    “We have been producing but for exporting, we are yet to begin”.

    Constituents of Asante Akyem North debunk MP's claims of functioning 1D1F factory
    Former MCE for Asante Akyem North, Andy Appiah Kubi

    A former DCE who is into private plantain biscuit processing, says there is no such plantain processing factory in the constituency.

    “As a meme bet of parliament, he should have known that the factory is not even located at Agogo”.

    George Frimpong, further explained how government and 1D1F Secretariat failed to fund his project.

    “After government accepted to fund the project, we were told to visit Exim bank but as of now, not even a penny has been given to us”.

    Source: myjoyonline

  • Lands Minister launches Birim North and Asante Akyem South CMS

    The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Kweku Asomah-Cheremeh, has launched a Community Mining Scheme (CMS) for the Birim North District and Asante Akyem South Municipal Assemblies.

    Speaking at the joint launch of the CMS for the two communities on Thursday, November 12, 2020, at the forecourt of the New Abirem fire service, the Minister stated that “mining, especially of gold, plays a significant role in the economy of Ghana and small scale mining is a major contributor to this”.

    “In 2019, the small-scale mining sub-sector contributed 36% of the total gold produced in Ghana,” he added.

    He noted that the Community Mining Scheme is a novel mining model being introduced by the NPP government to address some of the underlying causes of illegal mining (popularly known as galamsey), within the mining communities throughout the country.

    The Scheme, according to the Minister, is an adaptation of small-scale mining as provided for under sections 81-99 of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), adding that “It is yet another innovative policy initiated under the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo administration which is aimed at providing members of mining communities the opportunity to engage in lawful and meaningful mining ventures and ensure sustainable livelihoods for the beneficiaries of the Scheme.”

    He disclosed that “the Scheme has the capacity to create meaningful employment (for large numbers) in the rural and host communities across the mining areas.”

    The Minister indicated that the Scheme will create a total of 7,500 jobs made up of 5,000 direct and 2,500 indirect jobs in Birim North and Asante Akyem South.

    He reiterated that to ensure a successful implementation, key strategies have been infused into the Community Mining Scheme.

    Among the strategies, he said, were the formation of a Community Mining Oversight Committee, adoption of the Small-scale miners’ code of practice; and provision of support services to the community miners.

    In attendance at the launch were traditional leaders, the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem South Constituency, Kwaku Asante-Boateng; MP for Abirem Constituency, John Osei Frimpong; DCE for Birim North District Assembly, Remond Damptey, and Alexander Frimpong, MCE for Asante Akyem South Municipal Assembly; officials of the Minerals Commission as well as the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources.

    Source: Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources

  • What Obour said after loosing NPP primaries at Asante Akyem South

    Few months ago news broke about MUSIGHA President, Bice Osei Kufuor popularly known as Obour going to stand the NPP primaries at Asante Akyem South.

    The news happened to be true and yesterday, 20th June 2020 the NPP primaries came off as planned but unfortunately for the MUSIGHA president he lost the battle to his opponent Hon. Kweku Asante Boateng.

    After the election, Obour has come out to speak about how he has taken the loss and moving forward what needs to be done.

    He said he promised Nana Addo 10,000 votes from his constituency and now that they have decided on a candidate they will make sure it happens, pledging his support to Hon. Kweku Asante Boateng.

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    Former Musiga President @obourbice speaks after losing the NPP Asante Akyem South parliamentary primary elections earlier today!

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    Source: GH Base

  • NPP suspends 40 polling station executives in Asante Akyem

    The Asante Akyem branch of the ruling New Patriotic Party has suspended infinitely over 40 polling station executives.

    The party is said to have suspended the polling station executives for supporting the parliamentary bid of one, William Yamoah a former President of the National Union of Ghana Students.

    Asante Akyem Agogo residents jubilate over reinstatement of Kwadwo Baah

    The affected polling station executives have blamed their MP, Asante Boateng for causing their woes.

    They have also appealed to the party to rescind its decision.