Former Akwatia legislator, Baba Jamal, has expressed concern over the decision of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to conduct fresh primaries ahead of the September 2 by-election. He believes the party would have been better served by maintaining its 2024 parliamentary candidate, Henry Boakye Yiadom, widely known as Okoyo. In an interview on Citi FM […]
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10 arrested, 9 weapons seized in police crackdown ahead of Akwatia by-election
Police in the Eastern South Region have arrested 10 individuals and seized nine firearms in a series of targeted operations in Akwatia, as part of heightened security measures ahead of the upcoming by-election. The Police Command confirmed that the weapons recovered include eight pump-action shotguns and one locally manufactured single-barreled gun. Police say the operations […]
Hours before his death, Dr Omane Boamah shared Akwatia by-election strategy – Tanko-Computer
Deputy Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rashid Tanko-Computer, has revealed that the late Defence Minister, Dr. Omane Boamah, spent the morning of the fatal helicopter crash discussing election strategies with party officials. “In fact, in the morning, we had a close discussion with Dr Omane Boamah around 7 am. […]
Supreme Court overturns contempt conviction of Akwatia MP Ernest Kumi
The Supreme Court has overturned the contempt conviction of Ernest Yaw Kumi, New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Akwatia in the Eastern region. The conviction was previously handed down by the Koforidua High Court. In a ruling delivered on Wednesday, June 11, the apex court also nullified the execution of a bench warrant […]
E/R: SHS student dies out of shock over Liverpool’s historic victory
A Senior High Student of Akwatia Secondary Technical, yesterday 7th May 2019 passed away after watching the UEFA Champions League semi-final match between Liverpool and Barcelona. It is believed that the final year student identified as Herbert Atiko Danso died out of shock after Liverpool’s fourth goal. According to the Administrator of the institution Micheal […]
Sammi Awuku shares birthday with orphans-donates to two orphanages
The iconic and charismatic National Organiser of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) Sammi Awuku has shared his birthday which falls today, April 10, with the less privileged in society. This year, he spent time with orphans at the Our Faith in the Lord orphanage and the Good Shepherd Outreach both at Akwatia in the […]