All assembly members supported the President's choice for the Berekum East Municipal Chief Executive. Hajia Fatimatu Abubakar won every vote during elections run by the Electoral Commission in the Bono Region. Prince Adade became the Presiding Member after his opponent, Bright Yamoah, stepped away from the race. The assembly selected these leaders through proper voting procedures at their meeting.
The election faced a brief problem when the local Member of Parliament argued with the NDC Constituency Chairman about certain government appointees. Some party members claimed these appointees did not truly belong to the NDC. Police quickly settled the disagreement before it affected the voting process. Everyone calmed down after their...
Businessman Seidu Agongo believes helping others matters more than luxury items. He shared his views during a television interview with Kwasi Kyei Darkwah on CTV. He questioned whether anyone remembers the cars driven by famous leaders like Kwame Nkrumah or John Mahama. He spends his wealth on poor people instead of entertainment because he feels content with what he has.
Mr. Agongo finds deep satisfaction in supporting children who lack resources. He pays school fees for many kids from struggling families who grow into adults with their families. He considers it his duty to help children who have lost their parents become successful individuals. His happiness comes from changing lives rather than collecting material possessions or...
India wants to work with a Ghanaian health university on plant medicines. Indian High Commissioner Manish Gupta said they plan to sign an agreement with the University of Health and Allied Sciences in the Volta Region. The partnership will focus on Ayurveda, an ancient Indian medical system using herbs and lifestyle changes to treat illnesses. Mr. Gupta believes these treatments can help many Ghanaians who already use similar methods.
He visited the region recently and met with Regional Minister James Gunu. He talked about how India already invests in Ghanaian rice farming, sugar production, and energy. The commissioner mentioned new chances for teamwork in wellness tourism and farm processing industries. He pointed out that over 4,000...
Businessman Seidu Agongo finds happiness through helping others rather than spending money on himself. He told CTV he avoids drinking, smoking, gambling, and womanizing because these habits offer nothing valuable to life. His focus stays on business and service instead of personal pleasures. He dedicates his resources to supporting children who have lost parents or come from poor backgrounds. This commitment led him to adopt orphans and pay school fees for many children in need.
Agongo sees helping disadvantaged children as his responsibility rather than an option. He believes material possessions like cars cannot match the satisfaction of making a difference in someone's life. His goal includes helping orphaned children grow into the...
People across the Greater Accra Region face water problems that mess up their daily lives. Business owners struggle as they must buy water at high prices. Food seller Patience Dugboe told Channel One News they pay about GHS 30 every day for water needed to run their business. The shortage cuts into their earnings. Many homes have gone without running water for almost a month.
Large containers appear everywhere as residents store water whenever it flows. Ghana Water Limited says they need to ration because treatment plants cannot serve all of Accra. A retailer named Auntie Becky complained that water comes only once a monthly, not enough to fill her tank for sales. She still pays full water bills despite rarely having service.
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Suame lawmaker John Darko supports the Kumasi Mayor's cleanup goals but says he should tone down his methods. He shared these views during a Channel One Newsroom appearance on Wednesday. Darko believes the city needs major improvements and welcomes the mayor's enthusiasm for restoring order to the regional capital.
The MP suggested the mayor's aggressive style comes from having good intentions that need better direction. The mayor recently faced criticism after reports claimed he threatened to flog street vendors who refused to move their unauthorized structures. Darko thinks physical punishment crosses a line but maintains that strict enforcement of local rules remains necessary.
He urged everyone to help city leaders succeed without...
Queen Mothers from Buem State visited MP Kofi Adams at Parliament on Thursday to celebrate his recent wins. They came to congratulate him on keeping his seat during the elections and becoming the new Sports Minister. The group wanted to talk about helping women become more successful throughout the Buem area. They gave Adams a special award during their meeting to show their respect for his work.
The delegation included important female leaders such as Chairperson Nana Appewbea III, President Nana Okrebea, Vice President Nana Abulati Boasuma I, Treasurer Nana Boatemaa III, and Executive Secretary Mrs. Patience Smile Daves. They praised Adams for bringing development to their region but asked him to focus more on programs that help...
A local school has honored Imam Mohammed Mutawakil Abubakari for his generous help. The Al-Eman Institute recognized him during their yearly event celebrating student achievements. The school leader praised Imam Mutawakil for providing buildings and learning supplies. He also gives money each month to 55 children without parents, showing how much he cares about helping those who need it most.
Students and teachers thanked him for improving their education. At the ceremony, Imam Mutawakil received a special plaque. He promised to keep supporting the school in the future. He asked parents to ensure children learn both religious and regular subjects. He told students to study hard because they would someday lead their community.
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A leading research group stands against Ghana's anti-LGBTQ bill planned for Parliament after it expired last year. CDD-Ghana calls the Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill harmful to constitutional rights. The organization shared this view during meetings with about 50 religious leaders from the Central Region. These talks aimed to teach participants about protecting the dignity of sexual minorities.
Senior Programs Officer Dr. Michael Akagbor told the media that moral disapproval should not become criminal law. He emphasized that democratic societies must protect equality regardless of social differences. Religious leaders at the event developed more balanced opinions after learning about legal concerns. Some pastors...
