Ashanti region

2 Dead In Nyinahin- Kasotie Clash

2 Dead In Nyinahin- Kasotie Clash

Two people are feared dead and five others have sustained severe injuries following deadly clashes between suspected gold thieves and angry youth in Nyinahin-Kasotie, in the Ashanti Region. Eyewitness reports indicated that a group of stoutly built men on Monday morning stormed Nyinahin-Kasotie, which is in the Atwima Mponua District, with the sole intention of stealing from the local people. According to them, the invaders of the community, who were heavily armed with offensive weapons, suddenly began stealing excavator parts and gold deposits from their fear-stricken victims, who looked helpless. The stealing expedition of the stoutly built men, who were…
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NPP Eyes Landslide Victory in Ashanti Region with 85% Target

NPP Eyes Landslide Victory in Ashanti Region with 85% Target

The Ashanti Regional New Patriotic Party (NPP) has launched its campaign with a call on party members to close their ranks, as it targets 85% of total votes cast in the region, come December 7, 2024. Opening the event in Kumasi over the weekend, the General Secretary for the Party, Justin Frimpong Kodua, charged the Ashanti regional wing of the party to eschew complacency and work hard for the NPP to retain power in the upcoming general elections. The General Secretary argued that in the midst of the economic challenges, NPP’s track records are unmatched and are better than their arch…
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Chairman Wontumi’s Election Prowess Will Guarantee Over 80% Votes In The Ashanti Region – Sir John

Chairman Wontumi’s Election Prowess Will Guarantee Over 80% Votes In The Ashanti Region – Sir John

Hon. John Kwame Duodu, also known as Sir John, the First Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for Atwima Nwabiagya, has expressed confidence that the ruling party will win more than 80% of the presidential vote in the Ashanti Region. Mr. Duodu, who also serves as the National Deputy Organizer for Friends of Bawumia 2008 Foundation (FoB-'o8), the Ashanti Regional TESCON Patron, stated that with Hon Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, as campaign manager/Chairman in the region, their flagbearer, Alhaji Dr. Mahmoudu Bawumia, will not receive less than 85% of the vote. He stated that…
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NDC’s Desperation Pushing NPP to a very unsustainable place – NPP

NDC’s Desperation Pushing NPP to a very unsustainable place – NPP

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has issued a stern warning to the National Democratic Congress (NDC), accusing them of pushing the ruling party to a very unsustainable place with their constant attacks and criticism. According to the National Communication Director, Richard Ahiagba, the NDC's actions are aimed at provoking them into taking drastic measures, which could have dire consequences for the country's democracy. "The NDC's leadership is deliberately pushing us to a very unsustainable place, and we will not hesitate to take action if they continue down this path," said Richard Ahiagba The NPP claims that the NDC's tactics are…
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Ashanti Region will develop well if NPP Breaks the 8 says, Richard Ahiagbah

Ashanti Region will develop well if NPP Breaks the 8 says, Richard Ahiagbah

Richard Ahiagba, the National communication director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has declared that the region will experience unprecedented development if the NPP wins the next election and breaks the eight-year cycle of political power switching between the NPP and the National Democratic Congress (NDC). According to Mr. Ahiagba, the NPP has a proven track record of delivering development projects in the Ashanti Region, and a second term would enable the party to build on its achievements and bring more prosperity to the region. "The NPP has demonstrated its commitment to the development of the Ashanti Region, and we…
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Video: Take your time and select a competent running mate – Bawumia told

Video: Take your time and select a competent running mate – Bawumia told

A grassroot group of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), ‘Patriotic Movement For Dr Bawumia’ is appalled over pressure on the party’s flagbearer, Dr Bawumia in selecting his running mate for the December 7, elections . The group comprises NPP constituency executives, grassroots and diehard supporters of the party. According to them, Dr. Bawumia can select the most suitable person for the running mate position if Ghanaians do not pester him. There have been controversies regarding who will be the running mate to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. At a press conference in Kumasi, addressed by Mr. James Aggrey Fiifi Eshun, the convener…
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Mahama Spent More Tax Payers’ Money On Cigarettes Than Developing Ashanti Region – Chairman Wontumi

Mahama Spent More Tax Payers’ Money On Cigarettes Than Developing Ashanti Region – Chairman Wontumi

Former President Mahama spent more money purchasing cigarettes to smoke than the money his government pumped into developing Ashanti region, Chairman Wontumi has said. The Ashanti regional Chairman for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. Antwi-Boaskai was responding to statements by former President John Mahama that traders at Kumasi should vote against the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government. According to the popular NPP regional Chairman, development in Ashanti region specifically Kumasi, has soared under the leadership of Akufo-Addo government. He explained that the situation wasn’t the same in the past when Mahama was President of Ghana. “The money Mahama spent using to smoke…
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Bawumia Has Told Me His Running Mate Will Come From Ashanti Region- Ayew Afriyie

Bawumia Has Told Me His Running Mate Will Come From Ashanti Region- Ayew Afriyie

The Member of Parliament for Effiduase Asokore constituency, Ayew Afriyie has revealed that Mahamudu Bawumia has personally told him that his choice of running mate will be someone who comes from the Ashanti region. "It is going to come Ashanti region...I told him I am not supposed to discuss the issue with him, but I said I hope it is coming to Ashanti region and he answered in the affirmative", Ayew Afriyie disclosed on the Wontumi Morning Show. VIDEO below... https://youtu.be/-3wnEE24zRo
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If 2020 was a difficult battle, pave way for popular candidates to win massively for NPP – Chairman Wontumi Advises NPP MP

If 2020 was a difficult battle, pave way for popular candidates to win massively for NPP – Chairman Wontumi Advises NPP MP

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, Mr. Antwi Bosiako aka Chairman Wontumi has urged some incumbent NPP parliamentary aspirants to withdraw from contesting for the next elections. According to him, opportunities should be given to new aspirants who can beat the NDC with huge margins in the 2024 elections to add up to the numbers of the NPP to break the eight in the 2024 elections. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Wednesday 20th December 2023 opened nominations for aspiring parliamentary candidates in constituencies. “If you nearly lost your seat or were on the verge of losing your seat…
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A/R: Nsuta installed New Chief After 5 Years Of  Vacancy

A/R: Nsuta installed New Chief After 5 Years Of  Vacancy

A 62-year-old pharmacist has been coronated as the paramount chief of Nsuta Traditional Council in the Sekyere Central District of Ashanti Region under a stool title Okokyiriahene Asamoah Gyamfi Sekyere II. Mr. Felix Asamoah, succeeded his brother, who died about 5 years ago. The man was installed in front of a large crowd of people from far and near who gathered at the forecourt of Nsuta Chief’s Palace to witness the traditional occasion. Hitherto the coronation and installation ceremony, the Nsuta royals together with the rightful occupant of the stool undertook a several traditions this dawn to pave way for…
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