A Nissan Frontier was engulfed in flames and completely destroyed after it veered off the road and collided with a tree at Brekumanso on the Asamankese-Suhum road.
The impact caused the vehicle to overturn into nearby bushes, sparking a fire that quickly spread to the surrounding area.
Firefighters from Asamankese, with support from their counterparts in Suhum and under the leadership of Station Officer II Aboagye Ernest, arrived promptly and managed to put out the blaze by 13:45 hours.
Three people, including the driver and a female passenger, sustained minor injuries and were taken to the Asamankese Government Hospital for medical attention.
Eastern Regional Minister Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey praised the firefighters for their swift intervention and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening emergency response services.
A fire outbreak at Amanase Zongo in Suhum on Monday, March 3, resulted in the destruction of Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) meters and cables, officials have confirmed.
A five-member team from the Suhum Municipal Fire Station, led by STNO II Antwi Forson, swiftly responded to the emergency after receiving a distress call.
Arriving at the scene at 4:42 a.m., the crew found a high-tension fuse engulfed in flames. Firefighters promptly alerted ECG officials to disconnect the power supply before commencing firefighting operations. The fire was successfully brought under control by 5:01 a.m.
Investigations revealed that the blaze was triggered by overheating due to high-pressure electrical loads. Although the fire caused damage to the fuse, meters, and cables, the swift intervention of the fire service prevented the flames from spreading further.
Authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant about electrical installations and report any anomalies to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has raised alarms over a recent spike in road traffic accidents across Ghana.
The NRSA attributes the surge primarily to reckless driving, excessive speeding, and parental negligence.
Some of the recent incidents occurred at locations such as Obretema near Suhum, Atwedie near Juaso, East Legon, and Kwapia near Obuasi, on dates ranging from September 21 to October 14, 2024.
In a statement issued on October 17, the NRSA disclosed that these crashes have tragically led to 30 fatalities and numerous injuries within the past month.
Despite ongoing public awareness campaigns and stricter enforcement, the authority expressed disappointment that accidents continue to rise.
In response, the NRSA has announced it will conduct a multi-stakeholder investigation into the Kwapia crash under Regulation 8 of the National Road Safety Authority Regulations 2022 (L.I. 2468).
Preliminary investigations by both the NRSA and the Ghana Police Service have identified speeding, irresponsible behavior by parents, and reckless driving as the main causes behind these tragic events.
“Preliminary investigations by the Ghana Police Service and the NRSA revealed excessive speeding, parental irresponsibility, and reckless driving as the main contributing factors to the crashes.
“This notwithstanding, the NRSA intends to commission a multi-stakeholder investigation into the crash occurring in Kwapia near Obuasi, under Regulation 8 of the National Road Safety Authority Regulations 2022 (L.I.2468).”
Additionally, the NRSA issued a firm reminder to parents and guardians to respect the country’s legal driving age of 18, stressing the need for responsible behavior to prevent further accidents.
A dog played a pivotal role in saving a nine-bedroom house in Apedwa, Suhum Municipality, from being completely destroyed by fire.
The incident unfolded on September 7, when a distress call was received by the Suhum Municipal Fire Station at 0406 hours. A rapid response team led by ADO II Ofori Kingsley arrived on the scene by 0418 hours.
Upon arrival, the firefighters found that the blaze had already consumed the kitchen and had spread to two adjacent rooms. Thanks to the dog’s alert barking, which led to the early discovery of the fire, the homeowner, Mr. Godwill Attah, was able to call the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in time.
The firefighters promptly de-energized the building and worked diligently to control the fire, managing to bring it under control by 0425 hours and extinguishing it completely by 0440 hours.
While the fire caused significant damage to the kitchen and two bedrooms, the quick actions of both the homeowner and the firefighters helped salvage seven other rooms. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Mr. Attah expressed deep gratitude towards his dog, whose timely alert undoubtedly prevented a more catastrophic outcome. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Member of Parliament (MP) for Suhum Constituency in the Eastern Region, Kwadwo Asante, has officially announced his decision to contest the upcoming December 7th, 2024 general election as an independent candidate.
This move follows his defeat in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primary earlier this year.
Asante, widely known by his moniker “Boafo,” lost the January 2024 NPP primary to Frank Asiedu Bekoe, also known as “Protozoa,” by a margin of 179 votes. Protozoa secured 496 votes against Asante’s 320, making him the new NPP parliamentary candidate for Suhum.
Despite his defeat, Asante’s supporters have rallied around him, insisting that he is the preferred choice for the constituency. Over the weekend, during a Health Walk at Suhum Amponsah Market, Asante addressed his supporters and officially declared his intention to run as an independent candidate. He cited the overwhelming support from his constituents as the driving force behind his decision.
“I am the helper this constituency needs,” Asante said, emphasizing that his decision to contest is in response to the calls from the people.
“My developmental agenda for Suhum cannot be truncated abruptly,” he added, reinforcing his commitment to continue his work for the area.
The announcement comes despite efforts by high-ranking NPP officials, including Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and Minister of Food and Agriculture Bryan Acheampong, to persuade Asante to stay within the party. Sources indicate that Asante had previously given assurances that he would not run independently, but the events of the past weekend have upended those plans.
Tensions within the Suhum NPP have been simmering since Asante’s victory in the 2020 general election, which saw him unseat then-MP Fredrick Opare Ansah in the party’s primary.
The rivalry between Asante’s followers and those of Protozoa has led to several confrontations, with some resulting in violence. The Suhum Constituency has a history of political unrest, dating back to the 2008 election cycle.
Asante has since launched his independent campaign under the slogan “Oboafo Toaso” (Oboafo Continue), distributing posters and T-shirts to solidify his position.
His supporters believe that his independent candidacy will resonate with the broader electorate, who view him as the true representative of Suhum’s interests.
The current Member of Parliament for Suhum Constituency and an NPP incumbent, Kwadwo Asante, has revealed that he will be running as an independent candidate in the December 7, 2024 general election.
Known by his supporters as Boafo, Mr Asante’s decision comes after he lost the NPP parliamentary primary in January 2024 to Frank Asiedu Bekoe, also known as Protozoa, by a margin of 179 votes.
Bekoe received 496 votes, while Asante garnered 320 votes, securing Bekoe’s position as the NPP’s candidate for Suhum.
Despite this setback, Asante’s supporters have been advocating for his independent candidacy, arguing that he remains the preferred choice among local voters. Over the weekend, during a Health Walk at the Suhum Amponsah Market, Asante officially announced his intention to run independently, motivated by the strong support he received from his constituents and the enthusiastic turnout at the event.
Sources within the NPP indicate that senior party members, including Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and Bryan Acheampong, tried to convince Asante to withdraw his independent bid. However, these efforts were unsuccessful, leading to unexpected developments for the NPP in Suhum.
Asante, who previously defeated Fredrick Opare Ansah in the 2020 NPP primary with 394 votes to Ansah’s 272, remains determined to continue his political journey. He has launched his independent campaign with new promotional materials featuring the slogan “Oboafo Toaso” (Oboafo Continue), underscoring his commitment to ongoing development in Suhum.
The Suhum Constituency has a history of political tensions and violence, with past conflicts between rival factions dating back to the 2008 elections. Despite these challenges, Asante insists that his plans for the constituency should not be interrupted and remains focused on his independent run.
Former Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has promised to transform Amasaman and Suhum into industrial centers.
He noted that it is impractical for all industries to be concentrated in Tema, as is currently the case.
John Dramani Mahama made this announcement during his tour of the Greater Accra Region, addressing Ghanaians about his plans.
“When everyone wants to build a factory he sends it to Tema. As a country, we can not put all our eggs in one basket like that. When I come to power I will ensure that Amasaman to Suhum becomes an industrial hub. Whoever wants to build a factory will be made to bring it to Amasaman. We will allow them to register for the 24-hour economy. If they register we will reduce taxes so that they will have enough money to expand their factories,” he said.
He assured residents of the area of the needed security saying “police posts will be built here and the youth will be employed in the Ghana Police Service to provide the needed security so that they don’t have to deal with armed robbers”.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has taken disciplinary action against two of its executives in the Suhum Constituency, suspending them for engaging in activities that go against the party’s principles.
The suspended executives are Samuel Baah, the Constituency Communication Officer, and Alhaji Bala Abubakar, the Deputy Constituency Nasara Coordinator.
The decision, made by the Constituency Executive Committee (CEC), was communicated in letters handed to the affected members.
According to a statement signed by Constituency Secretary Stephen A. Odame on Tuesday, August 13, the two executives were found guilty of actions that breached the NPP’s constitution, resulting in their suspension. These actions were described as divisive and harmful to the party’s unity.
The CEC outlined a series of misconducts, including the duo’s involvement in campaigning against the party’s officially chosen parliamentary candidate and organizing processions with anti-party messages.
They were also accused of presenting a petition to the incumbent Member of Parliament, urging him to run as an independent candidate, a move that directly contradicts the party’s rules.
In one instance, it was noted that after the Constituency Delegates’ Conference, which confirmed the party’s parliamentary candidate for the 2024 elections, Samuel Baah expressed dissatisfaction with the outcome. He reportedly set up a Public Address system on his car and travelled through various communities in the constituency, playing a song that implied opposition to the party’s decision.
Additionally, the CEC discovered that the two executives were behind a series of processions disguised as health walks, during which participants displayed placards with slogans like “No Oboafo, No Vote” and “Few delegates can’t decide for Suhum.”
These activities took place in multiple communities, culminating in a procession through the streets of Suhum on July 28, 2024. The procession ended with the delivery of a petition to the incumbent MP, Hon. Kwadjo Asante, urging him to run as an independent candidate in the upcoming election.
The CEC’s decision to suspend Baah and Abubakar was also influenced by their continued defiance, despite being removed from the party’s WhatsApp platforms as a sign of disapproval.
Their actions were ultimately deemed to violate key articles of the NPP Constitution, leading to their suspension from their positions and forfeiture of party membership.
The CEC was guided by Article 3(9)(1) of the NPP Constitution to come to this decision.
The said provision states: “A member of the Party, who stands as an independent candidate against the officially elected member of the party, or who joins or declares his or her support for another Political Party, or for an independent candidate, when the Party has sponsored a candidate in a general or by-elections, automatically forfeits his or her membership from the Party (emphasis provided)”.
Also, according to article 3(5)(A)(4) of the NPP Constitution (as amended) it is the right and duty of every member of the Party, “at all times to abide by and publicly uphold the decisions of the Party”.
The NPP has stressed the importance of discipline and unity as the 2024 elections approach, warning that any similar behaviour will not be tolerated within the party.
The current Member of Parliament for Suhum, Kwadjo Asante, is reportedly weighing the option of running as an independent candidate in the upcoming 2024 general elections.
This consideration comes after his loss to Frank Asiedu Bekoe, popularly known as Protozoa, in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) primary, as reported by Asaase Radio.
In a recent segment on the Asaase Breakfast Show, Kofi Tonto, an aide to NPP presidential candidate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, addressed the potential challenges posed by Asante’s possible independent run.
“We do have a small challenge in Suhum because the current MP, who lost the primary to Protozoa, wants to contest as an independent,” Tonto stated.
He noted that Suhum, a key NPP stronghold, could face complications if Asante proceeds with his independent bid.
Despite this potential obstacle, Tonto assured that efforts are being made to mend relations and reintegrate Asante into the NPP. Bryan Acheampong, the MP for Abetifi, is leading these reconciliation efforts.
“Discussions are ongoing to bring him back to the fold. Honourable Bryan Acheampong is leading that charge to work with him to bring him back. I think we’ve made great gains in terms of engagement with him, and we hope that he will come on board to solidify our base as we move forward,” Tonto added.
In the recent primary, Frank Asiedu Bekoe won with 496 votes, while Kwadjo Asante secured 320 votes in his attempt for re-election.
In the Suhum Municipality, fresh posters featuring Oboafo Kwadjo Asante, the incumbent New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Suhum Constituency, have emerged.
Despite his loss in the last primaries, these posters suggest Asante’s intention to contest as an independent parliamentary candidate in the upcoming general election.
Emblazoned with the slogan “Maintain – Hon Oboafo Kwadjo Asante as MP. The King of Development,” the posters indicate Asante’s defiance against his party’s decision.
The appearance of these posters has generated considerable interest in the constituency, with branded materials like flyers and banners carrying messages such as “The Development King” and “Oboafo Toaso” circulating widely.
Moreover, vehicles showcasing his images suggest a well-organized campaign strategy.
Although Asante has yet to officially declare his intentions, sources close to him indicate that encouragement from market women and other community stakeholders has prompted him to consider this move.
His recent community development projects, including the construction of a new football pitch and bridge, have further enhanced his reputation as a committed public servant.
Meanwhile, the political atmosphere in Suhum remains tense, with Asante and the NPP’s new parliamentary candidate, Frank Asiedu Bekoe, engaging in separate activities within the constituency.
This has prompted calls from concerned party members for leadership intervention to prevent further escalation.
Firefighters from Suhum Fire Station, under the leadership of STNO II Darwah Prince Ofobi, successfully averted a potential disaster on Monday, April 29, 2024, on the Accra-Kumasi Highway.
Responding to a distress call, they encountered a blazing Man Diesel Fuel Tanker with registration number GS 5343-18.
The team acted swiftly upon arrival, battling the flames with efficiency. Within minutes, they brought the situation under control and extinguished the fire completely.
Despite the extensive damage to the tanker’s head and its contents, there were no recorded injuries.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. However, the prompt and courageous response of the firefighters prevented a catastrophic explosion of the tanker truck, saving both the vehicle and its contents.
UPDATE🚨: A fuel tanker with registration number GS 5343-18 caught fire on the Kumasi -Accra highway around Suhum.
Although the head of the tanker was destroyed, a Bible inside the tanker remained unscathed by the flames.
The Ghana Police Service is mourning three of its officers, Chief Inspector Michael Adzaho, PW Inspector Theresa Zampiah, and General Corporal Emmanuel Asamoah, following a tragic accident that claimed their lives.
The deceased officers were involved in the fatal incident on March 27, 2024, near Kyekyewere, close to Suhum in the Eastern Region, along the Accra-Kumasi Highway.
The officers, all serving with the Formed Police Unit (FPU) of the Ghana Police Service, were on their way to their operational duties when the accident occurred.
Another officer, General Corporal Samuel Jude Koufie, who was traveling with them, sustained injuries and is currently receiving medical treatment.
Inspector General of Police (IGP) George Akuffo Dampare personally spoke with the family members of the fallen officers, extending sympathies and offering words of comfort during this difficult time.
The Service issued a statement on March 28, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of the gallant officers and reaffirming their commitment to stand by the families of the deceased.
The Ghana Police Service is in mourning following a tragic accident that claimed the lives of three of its officers.
The deceased officers, Chief Inspector Michael Adzaho, PW Inspector Theresa Zampiah, and General Corporal Emmanuel Asamoah, were involved in the fatal incident on March 27, 2024, near Kyekyewere, close to Suhum in the Eastern Region, along the Accra-Kumasi Highway.
The officers, all serving with the Formed Police Unit (FPU) of the Ghana Police Service, were on their way to their operational duties when the accident occurred.
Another officer, General Corporal Samuel Jude Koufie, who was traveling with them, sustained injuries and is currently receiving medical treatment.
Inspector General of Police (IGP) George Akuffo Dampare personally spoke with the family members of the fallen officers, extending sympathies and offering words of comfort during this difficult time.
The Service issued a statement on March 28, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of the gallant officers and reaffirming their commitment to stand by the families of the deceased.
Kwasi Owusu Twumasi, spokesperson for the late Deputy Minister of Finance and MP for Ejisu, John Kumah, has clarified that the MP passed away at the Suhum Government Hospital, not in Germany as some reports suggested.
Contrary to speculations that Kumah died in Germany, Twumasi explained in an interview with Accra FM that the MP was in the process of traveling to Germany for medical treatment but, unfortunately, succumbed to his ailment at the Suhum Government Hospital on Thursday, March 7, 2024.
Reports indicate that Kumah had visited his constituency in the Ashanti Region for the independence anniversary on March 6.
Mr Twumasi disclosed that the late MP had been unwell for some time, experiencing difficulty walking.
On March 6, doctors visited Mr Kumah at his residence in Ejisu, and due to the worsening of his health, plans were made to transfer him to Accra.
However, on the way to the airport for medical evacuation to Germany, they had to divert to Suhum Hospital as his condition deteriorated, leading to his unfortunate passing.
“We realised that he couldn’t walk properly and that was what drew our attention to getting him medical attention. Doctors came to his aid yesterday (March 6), but because his health was getting worse, he needed to bring him to Accra. “His office had made arrangements for him to be flown out of the country to Amsterdam and then transit to Germany this evening. So we began the journey in an ambulance from Ejisu, together with his wife. “When we got to Suhum, we had to divert to the hospital because his ailment was getting worse, and unfortunately, he passed on,” he stated.
Numerous individuals are feared dead due to a collision on the Accra-Suhum road near Nsawam in the Eastern Region on Friday, February 2, 2024.
A video shared by Adom FM on Friday, depicting the aftermath of the accident, showed several individuals lying motionless on the ground.
At least 10 casualties could be observed in close proximity to one of the vehicles involved in the crash, which was identified as a public transport minibus.
Emergency responders and onlookers had gathered around the accident site, attempting to provide assistance, but the somber scene was marked by the sounds of mourning.
A fatal accident involving a VIP Granbird on the Accra-Kumasi Highway has resulted in at least one reported death and several injuries, as per information from Accra-based UTV.
The incident occurred around 3:30 am on Friday, December 15, 2023, at Amanase near Suhum in the Eastern region.
The bus, en route from Kumasi to Accra, reportedly experienced brake failure, colliding with a vehicle transporting wood that had turned ahead of it, according to eyewitnesses.
The UTV report indicates that the deceased, believed to be in his 20s, was swiftly transported to the Suhum Government Hospital for treatment, with his body subsequently taken to the mortuary.
Other individuals who sustained minor injuries have received medical attention and have been discharged, as per the report.
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) successfully managed to prevent the destruction of a 4-bedroom compound house in Suhum during a fire outbreak.
A distress call was received at the Suhum Fire Station at 11:02am on Friday, reporting an outbreak of fire near the ST. Mary School in the Suhum Municipality.
Upon arriving at the scene at 11:07am, the crew observed that fire had engulfed a wooden structure used as a kitchen, which is situated very close to a four-bedroom house.
The crew tackled the fire and brought it under control at 11:29am and finally extinguished it at 11:45am.
The fire caused damage to some cooking utensils, books, and food stuff, but the four bedroom house was saved.
A security guard at a Total fuel station in Suhum, located in the Eastern region, has tragically lost his life after being shot by a group of armed robbers on Monday, October 30.
Five robbers, who were on foot, carried out the attack at approximately 6:43 p.m., taking advantage of rainy weather. They entered the fuel station’s store and confronted the security guard, Kwasi Agbeti, who was commonly known as “Killer.”
The assailants resorted to physically assaulting Agbeti with sticks, and when he attempted to seek refuge away from the store, they shot him at point-blank range.
Additionally, they shot the fuel station supervisor in his office and absconded with an undisclosed sum of money. The robbers also targeted a tanker driver who had just arrived to unload fuel, stealing his mobile phone and GH¢1000.
Kwasi Agbeti was rushed to the hospital in a customer’s vehicle but, unfortunately, succumbed to his injuries upon arrival. The supervisor is currently undergoing treatment at the Eastern Regional Hospital.
Notably, this marks the third robbery incident in the Suhum area within a span of two weeks. The police, along with personnel from the National Investigation Bureau, are at the scene to initiate an investigation into this criminal act.
Boxes of turkey tail, or “chofi,” which were being sold in Suhum and Nsawam in Ghana’s Eastern Region, were seized by the Food and Drugs Authority.
On Monday, October 30, 2023, the seizure was carried out in coordination with the Ghana Police Service.
Nonetheless, the FDA pointed out that Ghana has outlawed the product since 1999. On the Accra-Kumasi highway between Suhum and Nsawam, chofi is a popular dish.
“Although chofi is a staple enjoyed by many Ghanaians, the FDA announcing the seizure on X, noted that the action was to ensure a ‘healthier Christmas’.”
Our Eastern Regional Office, working with the Ghana Police Service, organized a swoop at Suhum and Nsawam to seize turkey tail, also known as Chofi, that was being sold as part of the FDA’s efforts to ensure a healthier Christmas.
“It would be recalled that the product has been banned in Ghana since 1999,” the statement added.
Read the full statement below:
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The Suhum Fire Station has rescued five individuals who were trapped in a vehicular accident on the Accra-Kumasi highway within the Suhum Municipality.
The Suhum Fire Station received a distress call reporting the accident involving a Kia Sportage with registration number GN 6340-16 that had veered off the road and crashed.
A crew of seven (7) under the command of StnO II Antwi Forson was dispatched to the incident scene last Sunday.
Arriving at the scene within 4 minutes from the time of notification of the incident, the crew quickly assessed the scene and deployed their rescue gear using hydraulic cutters and spreaders to create enough space to free the victims.
The victims were handed over to the National Ambulance Service for immediate care and transportation to a nearby hospital.
Fortunately, no deaths were recorded, however, the cause of the accident is under investigation.
In the Eastern region, the Suhum Police Command has made a significant discovery – a warehouse containing considerable amounts of tampered sugar and cooking oil.
The bags of sugar found in this warehouse have been illicitly mixed with sand, which is cleverly positioned beneath the bags and concealed beneath authentic sugar.
Similarly, the extensive supplies of cooking oil present have been diluted with water.
Thanks to police intelligence, one individual was apprehended during the operation.
Currently, the police are in the process of assessing the inventory to ascertain the precise quantities of these items held within the warehouse, situated in the vicinity of the Dr. Marvel Clinic area.
Reports indicate that the suspects have been distributing these counterfeit products to unsuspecting customers outside the Suhum township.
Their deceptive activities have led to the defrauding of an undisclosed number of store proprietors across various parts of the Eastern Region.
Suhumhene, Osabarima Ayeh Kofi, has reinstated Nana Opeabre Awuah Asiedu as the Benkumhene of the Suhum Traditional Area.
Nana Asiedu had been suspended earlier this year in February but has now been officially reinstated following an apology and promises to refrain from further disrespectful behaviour, Graphic.com.gh reports.
The suspension of Nana Asiedu was announced by Osabarima Ayeh Kofi during the first Akwasidae ceremony of the year on February 5, 2023, citing disrespectful remarks made by the Benkumhene.
However, during a ceremony held at the Suhumhene Palace on Saturday, May 27, 2023, Osabarima Ayeh Kofi expressed that Nana Asiedu had apologized for his actions and had given assurances that such behaviour would not be repeated.
Accepting the apology, the Suhumhene emphasized that all necessary traditional rites had been performed to reinstate Nana Asiedu and allow him to resume his duties as a chief.
Osabarima Ayeh Kofi further advised Nana Asiedu to conduct himself with decorum, showing respect towards the Suhumhene and his elders, thus ensuring peaceful coexistence within the traditional area.
Expressing gratitude for the Suhumhene’s acceptance and reinstatement, Nana Asiedu and his family extended their appreciation.
Nana Asiedu pledged not to engage in any actions, either directly or indirectly, that would disrespect Osabarima Ayeh Kofi in the future.
Furthermore, he outlined his vision for the traditional area, emphasizing his commitment to promoting development and improving the socio-economic conditions of the people.
The resolution of this dispute and the reinstatement of Nana Asiedu mark a significant step towards unity and harmony within the Suhum Traditional Area.
With the commitment of both parties to fostering peaceful relations, the focus can now shift towards pursuing development initiatives that will benefit the community and its residents.
It is reported that one Oto Acquah has gunned down a staff of Qnet who attempted plucking avocado from his premises.
The news came to light after the suspect reported the incident to the Suhum Police Divisional Command.
The unfortunate incident, per reports, occurred at Kwasi Larbi, a suburb of the Suhum Municipality in the Eastern Region on Saturday night around 11:30 pm.
According to sources, the deceased, who is yet to be identified, went with some of his colleague staff and upon returning home around the suspect’s enclave, went to the suspect’s house to pick some avocados in the compound.
However, the suspect who has been wild in the area and has been accused of chasing children for picking his avocados from his compound, when he saw the victim picking the fruits at night went to pick up his AK47 gun from his room and gunned down the victim.
The deceased, a source confirmed, died instantly. His colleagues who were walking with him reportedly fled from the scene.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Party School would be dispersed across the various regions to train and reorient branch and constituency executives on the principles and history of the party, according to former president John Dramani Mahama.
Speaking at a campaign event in Suhum in the Eastern Region on Wednesday, Mr. Mahama who is expected to lead his party to the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections said, “it is not enough to say you are an NDC executive. You must understand what the party stands for.”
Mr. Mahama says because the NDC’s 2024 campaign will be anchored around the party’s branch executives across the country, it will require that they are not only resourced to carry out an effective campaign but also equipped with continuous training.
“We will therefore send all branch and constituency executives to the Party school to learn about the party, our ideology, its origins, Jerry Rawlings and about the Revolution, and the party constitution.”
According to Mr. Mahama, the plan is to decentralize the operations of the Party School into the regions, adding that the training will also focus on the functions of the executives, the NDC’s policies, campaigning, voter mobilization and canvassing among others.
The former president is on a three-day campaign tour of the Eastern Region. The ‘Building the Ghana we want Together’ tour is visiting 31 out of the 33 constituencies of the region in this phase of the campaign.
He has visited 7 other regions and is expected to receive an overwhelming endorsement from the party’s delegates to the May 13, 2023, presidential primaries.
The regional director of NADMO, Kwame Appiah Koduah, said officials have intensified their efforts to find the missing persons.
According to him, 19 out of the 33 municipal and district assemblies were affected by the rains, which displaced several others.
“Six persons are still missing,” Koduah said at the International Day For Disaster Risk Reduction summit in Suhum on Thursday. “It is quite unclear and so we have commissioned people to look into the river and look for the dead bodies.”
“Now that we are celebrating world disaster reduction day here in Suhum we are taking account of what has happened to us as a region.”
At least five people were confirmed dead early this month in the Eastern Region after torrential rains.
River Densu breaks its banks
Meanwhile, close to 2,000 residents of Nsawam, also in the Eastern Region, have been made homeless after floods swept away their homes.
The River Densu overflowed its banks after the downpour, forcing residents of the area to abandon their houses, livestock, and other property.
The zongo community was worst affected, including areas such as Gyankrom, Lanteh, Adoagyiri, and the main Nsawam lorry station.
The retreat was designed to help the party’s patrons, members, disciplinary committee, council of elders, and constituency executives and coordinators build their relationships with one another and the party as a whole moving ahead.
The Suhum congressman spoke to the members and praised the advancements his group has made since he was elected.
The Regional Secretary of NPP, Mr. Kofi Osei-Adjei who chaired the retreat educated the party members on the need to hold themselves in togetherness to win 2024.
He spoke on how the government was poised and committed to fulfilling its promises to promote development.
Mr Osei Adjei added that the regional party was ready to give adequate support and resources to each constituency to prepare the party ahead.
In his part, Constituency chairman, Frederick Ofosu said the retreat was very necessary and came at the time when the party had restructured its base from polling stations to the regional level. He said it will help the new executives to abreast themselves with the party’s constitution.
“As a political party we have gone through various elections from polling stations, electoral area, constituency, and all appointments have been done. Now we have new executives and even the old executives need to sharpen their tools as we approach the 2024 elections,” he said.
“When we continues this way, we will break the eight, this is one of the warm-ups and refreshing courses as well as strategies we are adopting. We are working towards breaking the eight so that the NDC party will realize that indeed we put in more effort to break the eight not just by words,” he added.
The Member of Parliament for the Suhum constituency, Oboafo Kwadjo Asante, has reiterated his commitment to fulfill promises made to constituents to pursue the developmental agenda of the constituency.
He said this during his sod cutting ceremony on Friday, January 14, 2022, in fulfilment of one of his promises made to nananom, the local council of churches, the Muslim community, and the butchers association to build an ultra-modern abattoir to befit the status of the constituency.
The construction of the new abattoir which is solely funded by the Suhum MP’s personal coffers is an urgent response to the distress call on him to come to the aid of the constituency.
“During my campaign, my attention was drawn to the bad state of the Suhum abattoir. The local council of churches was first to draw my attention, followed by Nananom, then the Butchers Association and later the Muslim community. The call was then coming from diverse groups which means indeed it is the need of the people and in that regards we need to respond to the distress call of the people,” Oboafo Kwadjo Asante said.
Oboafo Kwadjo Asante in his one year as MP has embarked on numerous projects across almost every sector; education, employment, sports, roads, security, electrification, communication, social interventions, health and sanitation, for which he has received C=commendation from many.
The fulfilment of his promise to construct an ultra-modern abattoir for the constituency, has received lots of praises from constituents and a trust reposed in him.
At least six persons have sustained gunshot wounds after indiscriminate gunshots during the enstoolment of a top national security capo as Akyampimhene of Suhum in the Eastern region on Saturday, October 6, 2021.
The victims were rushed to Suhum Government Hospital in an ambulance.
The injured include ushers and drummers at the traditional event.
The gunshot incident occurred in the house of the newly enstooled chief Nana Amoako Darko after a firearm being carried by a police officer went off.
Starr News has gathered that some of the victims were in critical condition.
The enstoolment of the top national Security capo at the Jubilee House, Nana Amoako Darko as Akyampimhene of Suhum brought a joint team of about 100 armed national security operatives, Military and Police who took over the streets of Suhum amidst indiscriminate firing of live bullets into the air.
The gunshots escalated when the Nana Amoako Darko was being paraded in town to show him to the subjects.
This created fear and panic among residents of Suhum.
Electorate at Obeng Down in the Suhum constituency are expressing fear in going out to vote after suspected thugs of 14 young men were arrested by the police over an alleged intimidation on them.
Police officers who made the arrest in a rambo style amidst warning shots drove the suspects in the bucket of pick up truck and sent them to the Suhum police station.
Information gathered indicates that the suspected thugs were arrested for allegedly intimidating some voters at a hotel named Daily Bread Hotel near Obeng Down in Suhum.
Some voters were said to be lodging at the Daily Bread Hotel when the suspects who arrived on motorbikes stormed the place and allegedly beat them.
NPP Loyal Ladies, a volunteer group under the Youth Wing of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, embarked on a walk to solidarized with their members who were allegedly attacked by thugs within the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Some unidentified persons believed to be NDC thugs on October 11, 2016 attacked the Suhum branch of the NPP Loyal Ladies at the Suhum Chief’s Palace while they were campaigning ahead of the 2016 general election.
The thugs allegedly attacked the Loyal Ladies for punching holes in the activities of the then MCE, Mrs Margaret Ansei.
The young ladies had gone for a house-to-house campaign and just when they were about wrapping up their activities, thugs from nowhere surrounded them, demanding to know which of them had called the name of the MCE of the area.
The ladies then sought refuge at the Suhum chief’s palace but the thugs chased them up and assaulted them together with some chiefs who were in a meeting.
In the process, some of them were manhandled and had fractured legs. The incident was reported to the police where medical forms were issued for medical treatment.
In commemoration of the incident 4 years back. the NPP Loyal Ladies led by the Gender Minister, Mrs. Cynthia Morrison, converged at the Suhum NPP Constituency Party office and walked through the principal streets amidst singing.
The walk was aimed at reminding Ghanaians that never again should any woman be subjected to violence because of their political opinions and affiliations.
Addressing the members at the Suhum lorry station, Mrs. Cynthia Morrison said women must be encouraged, supported and pushed to play active roles in the political process and help shape the dynamics for social change.
She called on Ghanaians to give President Akufo-Addo’s government another term to steer the affairs for the country for the next 4 year’s as according to her, the NPP has done extremely well after assuming office.
According to her, the flagship programs implemented by the NPP government such as free SHS and also absorbing the cost of electricity and water amid coronavirus pandemic is a clear indication of a socialist party.
She implored the people to work extra hard and campaign massively for the party to secure a second term in office.
On her part, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration who doubles as the MP for Anyaa Sowutuom constituency, Madam Shirley Ayorkor Botchway also preached against election violence. She said the NPP is known for its tolerance and that no party folk should engage in any violent act ahead of the December elections.
In attendance were Suhum MCE, Margaret Darko Darkwa, National Youth Organiser, Nana B, Mrs Gifty Aboagye Oware, Deputy CEO of NSS, Nana Appiah Mensah, Managing Director of State Housing, Oboafo Kwadwo Asante, the Suhum Parliamentary candidate amongst others.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will on Friday morning commission the Suhum overpass on the main Accra-Kumasi Highway in the Eastern Region.
The project, including the overpass and the Apedwa Junction to Nsawam dual carriage road, funded by the Government of Ghana was first awarded to a Chinese Construction company, CWE- China International Water and Electricity in 2008 for GH¢150 million, to be completed in 3 years by the Kufuor administration.
But the project was abandoned by the Mills-Mahama administration during their term in office.
The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwasi Amoako Atta two years ago attempted to commission the overhead but the residents in Suhum protested and it was halted.
Their concerns were about their safety, especially that of their children who cross the road on a daily basis to and from school.
The residents noted that there were no speed ramps, no streetlights, no reflectors and no pedestrian footbridge at the intercession to guarantee their safety.
In an efforts to complete the project, a sod-cutting ceremony took place last year to complete the second lane of the 32-kilometre Kwafokrom-Apedwa section of the Accra-Kumasi highway.
The GH¢333 million project undertaken by China International Water and Electric Corporation is expected to be completed within this year.
So far, the project is almost at its completion stage as the contractors have started laying asphalt on the second phase which would soon be opened for the free flow of traffic.
The Minister for Roads & Highways, Kwesi Amoako-Atta, who cut the sod at Suhum-New Station, reiterated that President Akufo-Addo had taken a bold decision adding that massive road projects would be seen at the end of his first term in office.
He pointed out that the Accra-Kumasi dual carriageway was originally scheduled to be completed within 36 months after ex-President Agyekum Kufuor cut the sod in 2008, however, after 10 years, the project was yet to be completed.
Mr Amoako-Atta emphasized that governance is continual and erstwhile projects should be continued even when there is a change of government.
After the commissioning of the overhead which the contractors have given the government the green light, the Road Minister will also embark on a tour and inspects some of the ongoing roads projects in the Region.
