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Ashanti Region

Also known as: Ashanti Regional

2026-04-242026-06-15

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  1. June 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    Two of the mangled vehicles Five persons sustained various degrees of injuries when three vehicles, including a fuel tanker carrying 54,000 litres of diesel, were involved in an accident at Konongo Lady Diana in the Ashanti Region last Saturday.

    Five Injured In Konongo Highway Crash
  3. Joy Online

    The pilot phase is currently being implemented in the Ashanti Region, with 25 out of 38 TVET institutions participating in the programme.

    Ghana School Enterprise Project launched to bridge TVET education and entrepreneurship in Ashanti Region
  4. Business & Financial Times

    Okomfo Anokye Community Bank, at Wiamoase at the Sekyere South District in the Ashanti Region has unveiled a community centre in Wiamoase as the flagship project of its 40th‑anniversary corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme.

    Okomfo Anokye Community Bank inaugurates social centre in Wiamoase
  5. Joy Online

    Akwasi Poku, as he is affectionately known, made the statement ahead of the electoral area elections across Ghana from Wednesday, June 10 to Monday, June 15, following his team’s monitoring of the situation in his mother constituency, Offinso South, in the Ashanti Region.

    NPP East London chapter secretary calls for party unity ahead of electoral area polls
  6. Joy Online

    Several people narrowly escaped death after a container-laden truck rammed into a fuel tanker and a commercial taxi in a dramatic crash at Konongo in the Ashanti Region on Saturday.

    Konongo crash leaves multiple injured
  7. Joy Online

    Deputy Ashanti Regional Director of NADMO, Mr. Charles Oppong.

    KNUST, NADMO begin dredging works after assessment reveals blocked stream and wetland encroachment
  8. Joy Online

    He explained that the project was initially intended for Sofo Line, before being moved to Tamale, then Accra (37 Military Hospital area), and later returned to the Ashanti Region following further consultations and public pressure, including involvement of traditional leadership.

    Kwabena Bomfeh urges gov’t to intensify reshuffles and complete stalled health projects
  9. Joy Online

    The Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, has called for clarity and accountability in the ongoing plea negotiation process involving Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, who is standing trial over an alleged GH¢1

    Wontumi case: Akwatia MP urges clear accountability
  10. Joy Online

    The university recently announced plans to establish the Ashanti Region’s first private university teaching hospital.

    Okyenhene lauds Garden City University leadership, urges focus on education and human capital
  11. Daily Guide

    Issahaku Tahiru also worked with the Ghana Health Service in the past as the Head of Finance in various facilities across the country, including the Ashanti Region.

    I’ll Contest NPP National Treasurer Position – Dr. Issahaku Moomin Tahiru
Society

Three vehicles collide at Konongo; five injured, no deaths

The News

Five persons sustained various degrees of injuries when three vehicles, including a fuel tanker carrying 54,000 litres of diesel, collided at Konongo Lady Diana in the Ashanti Region. Personnel from the Konongo Fire Station responded and completed rescue operations; all injured persons were transported to Steward Hospital.

43 min ago · Daily Guide

Today

  1. Three vehicles collide at Konongo; five injured, no deaths

    Five persons sustained various degrees of injuries when three vehicles, including a fuel tanker carrying 54,000 litres of diesel, collided at Konongo Lady Diana in the Ashanti Region. Personnel from the Konongo Fire Station responded and completed rescue operations; all injured persons were transported to Steward Hospital.

    43 min ago · Daily Guide

  2. Ghana TVET Service launches School Enterprise Project in Ashanti

    The Ghana TVET Service, in partnership with UK-based RANT Academy, has launched the School Enterprise Project in Kumasi to bridge classroom theory and real-world enterprise by giving TVET students hands-on experience running small-scale businesses. The pilot phase involves 25 of 38 TVET institutions in the Ashanti Region.

    2 hours ago · Joy Online

  3. Okomfo Anokye Community Bank opens centre in Wiamoase

    Okomfo Anokye Community Bank has unveiled a community centre in Wiamoase as its flagship 40th-anniversary corporate social responsibility project, intended to serve as a hub for local events and gatherings while remaining under community management.

    3 hours ago · Business & Financial Times

  4. NPP official urges unity ahead of electoral area polls

    The New Patriotic Party East London Chapter Secretary has called on party members to prioritize party interests over personal interests ahead of electoral area elections scheduled for June 10–15, urging them to avoid conflict and voter apathy.

    4 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Container truck brake failure causes Konongo highway crash

    A container truck with alleged brake failure rammed a fuel tanker and commercial taxi on the Accra-Kumasi Highway at Konongo in the Ashanti Region on Saturday, leaving multiple people injured. Emergency responders from the Ghana National Fire Service rescued victims trapped in the wreckage and transported them to Steward Hospital at Yawkwei for treatment.

    14 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 13 June

  1. KNUST flooding linked to wetland encroachment, blocked stream

    NADMO assessments found that encroachment on wetlands and blockage of a natural stream channel behind KNUST, including areas opposite Ahinsan Police Post, contributed to recent overflow of the Wewe River that flooded the campus. Officials attribute the flooding to a combination of heavy rainfall and human activities that restricted the river's discharge capacity.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Bomfeh urges cabinet reshuffles, completion of health projects

    James Kwabena Bomfeh, CEO of CenCES, has called on the President to use cabinet reshuffles more frequently as a tool for improving governance efficiency and to complete stalled health infrastructure projects. Bomfeh argued that periodic reshuffles help refresh leadership, improve performance, and prevent complacency among public officials.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Akwatia MP urges accountability in Wontumi plea negotiations

    The Member of Parliament for Akwatia has called for clarity and accountability in ongoing plea negotiations involving the Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, who is standing trial over an alleged GH¢14.3 million loan fraud linked to the Ghana Export-Import Bank. The MP stressed that while plea bargaining is legitimate, any settlement must not obscure accountability.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Okyenhene commends university leadership, emphasises human capital investment

    The Okyenhene praised Garden City University's leadership for promoting innovation through education and contributing to national development, urging Ghana to focus on developing human capital rather than relying primarily on natural resources. He stressed that education and integrity among leaders in academia and public service are essential to the country's future success.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. Chartered accountant declares bid for NPP national treasurer

    Dr. Issahaku Moomin Tahiru, a chartered accountant and former Wa Municipal Chief Executive Officer, has announced his intention to contest for the position of National Treasurer of the New Patriotic Party when nominations open. He brings experience in public financial management from roles at the Controller and Accountant General's Department, Ghana Revenue Authority, and Ghana Health Service.

    12 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 11 June

  1. Telecel launches 12-week coding program for Ashanti youth

    Telecel Ghana has launched Ashanti Codes, a 12-week initiative in Kumasi and Obuasi to teach digital and AI skills to young people, with 70 percent of participants being girls. The programme expects 1,000 beneficiaries and includes teacher training and curriculum-aligned kits through the Telecel Foundation.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Afari Military Hospital 60% complete, government re-engages contractor

    The 500-bed Military Hospital project at Afari in the Ashanti Region, initiated in March 2014 and valued at $180 million, is approximately 60 per cent complete after more than a decade, with civil and architectural works largely advanced but biomedical and mechanical installations at only 5 per cent completion. The Deputy Minister for Defence attributed delays to mismanagement and administrative bottlenecks, and disclosed that the contractor is demanding outstanding payments of $7 million under one claim and $78 million under another before returning to the site.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. 500-bed Military Hospital at Afari incomplete after 12 years

    The Deputy Minister for Defence disclosed that the Afari Military Hospital project in the Ashanti Region remains incomplete 12 years after construction began in March 2014, with the contractor now demanding $85 million in outstanding claims before returning to site. The $180 million project, originally scheduled for completion in 2018, has been delayed due to financial disputes, theft, and administrative challenges.

    11 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  4. Akwatia MP accuses NPP of failing on Afari Military Hospital

    Bernard Bediako Baidoo, MP for Akwatia, has accused the previous NPP administration of failing the Ashanti Region over the stalled Afari Military Hospital project, stating the NPP had eight years in government to operationalise the facility but did not. He criticized the Minority for politicizing abandoned health projects and argued the focus should be on completing the hospital rather than scoring political points.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Barekese Water Plant resumes production after pipeline repairs

    Ghana Water Limited has restored production at the Barekese Water Treatment Plant following completion of urgent repairs to a damaged transmission pipeline that had disrupted supply to parts of Kumasi and adjoining communities. The repairs were completed on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, ahead of schedule, and water has begun flowing back into the distribution system.

    11 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  6. Minority MPs blocked from Afari Military Hospital inspection

    Parliament's Minority Health Committee MPs were prevented from accessing parts of the Afari Military Hospital in Ashanti Region during an inspection tour, with military personnel citing security protocols. The MPs argued their constitutional oversight mandate gave them access rights to the publicly funded project.

    11 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  7. Ahafo North NPP group protests over polling station elections

    The Concerned Patriots of the NPP in Ahafo Ano North Constituency have protested against the party's failure to conduct elections at 23 out of 139 polling stations, citing reports of violence, procedural violations including improper committee constitution and selective use of voters' registers, and allegations that executives did not follow party constitution.

    11 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  8. Teacher arrested after assault on student in Ashanti Region school

    A teacher at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School in the Ashanti Region was arrested for allegedly assaulting an 18-year-old female student following a confrontation over student misconduct and unpaid hostel fees. The incident, which was circulated on social media, sparked student retaliation and community involvement before police restored order, prompting an editorial reflection on discipline and safety concerns in Ghana's schools.

    11 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  9. Kwabre East MCE begins 24-hour economy market construction at Mamponteng

    The Municipal Chief Executive for Kwabre East has officially cut the sod for construction of a 24-Hour Economy Model Market at Mamponteng, designed to stimulate round-the-clock economic growth, create jobs, and boost household incomes. The multi-purpose facility will feature 250 shops, a Women's Bank, and auxiliary infrastructure including a police post, fire station, and healthcare clinic, with completion scheduled within three years.

    11 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  10. MP urges government to open completed Agenda 111 hospital in Ashanti

    Abuakwa South MP Dr Kingsley Agyemang has called on the Mahama administration to operationalise the completed Trede Agenda 111 Hospital in the Ashanti Region to ease congestion at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, which has suspended new admissions. The 100-bed facility is fully equipped and commissioned but remains closed, requiring only staff to begin operations.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

  11. Sewua Hospital delays tied to utilities, roads, finances

    The Lambussie MP and Health Committee member Prof. Titus Beyuo attributed delays in opening Sewua Hospital to incomplete electricity and water connections, unfinished access roads, and unresolved financial disputes between the contractor and government, though he said outstanding issues would be resolved to enable the facility's opening.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

  12. Sewua Hospital to become operational before year-end, says Lambussie MP

    The Member of Parliament for Lambussie, Prof. Titus Beyuo, has expressed confidence that the Sewua Hospital in the Bosomtwe District of the Ashanti Region will begin operations before the end of 2026, as the government works to resolve infrastructural and administrative issues that have kept the facility non-operational since its 2025 commissioning.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Sand truck mate dies in Bokankye electrocution incident

    A truck mate died after being electrocuted while attempting to clear sand from a sand-winning truck whose bucket had contacted a live wire on an electric pole in Bokankye, Atwima Nwabiagya North District. The truck driver was also electrocuted and rushed to hospital for treatment.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Afari Military Hospital was 97% complete before government change

    Former Presidential Advisor on Health Dr. Anthony Nsiah-Asare has defended progress on the Afari Military Hospital project, stating it was about 96 to 97 per cent complete when the NPP administration left office, with only outstanding works and specialised equipment installation remaining. The facility was scheduled to be commissioned and operationalised in early 2025 to ease the patient burden on Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and improve healthcare access in the northern Ashanti Region.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Agenda 111 hospitals completed, await operationalisation – Dr Nsiah-Asare

    Former Presidential Advisor on Health Dr Anthony Nsiah-Asare says many Agenda 111 hospitals are completed with equipment installed and ready to begin operations, urging the current government to recruit health workers and operationalise the facilities. He defended the programme as a strategic intervention financed through COVID-19 funds and petroleum revenues to address healthcare infrastructure gaps across the country.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. NPP lawmakers cite contractual dispute over Afari Military Hospital

    Minority members on Parliament's Health Committee visited the abandoned Afari Military Hospital in Kumasi and called on President Mahama to complete existing health facilities before starting new ones. The NPP government attributed the hospital's non-operationalisation to a contractual dispute.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Previous government prioritized Agenda 111 over hospital completions

    Parliament's Health Committee chairman says the previous administration neglected the completion of Afari Military Hospital and Sewua Regional Hospital in favor of the Agenda 111 hospital project. He cited that Afari was about 75 per cent complete when visited, with medical equipment left exposed and deteriorating.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  6. Two women petition Mahama to dismiss Ashanti Regional Minister

    Two Ghanaian citizens have filed a formal petition to President John Dramani Mahama calling for the dismissal or reprimand of Dr Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, over a sexually offensive and gender-demeaning Facebook post directed at Akosua Manu, former Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority. The petitioners describe the post, published on June 3, 2026, as constituting sexual harassment and misogynistic conduct, and argue that its publication by a sitting Regional Minister amplified harm to the victim.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  7. GWL completes repairs at Barekese, resumes water production

    Ghana Water Limited has completed repair works on the transmission pipeline at the Barekese Water Treatment Plant and resumed water production for Kumasi and nearby communities, finishing the work ahead of schedule on June 10.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  8. NPP MP raises Ebola preparedness concerns over non-operational health facilities

    Dr. Kingsley Agyeman, MP for Akyem Abuakwa South and member of Parliament's Health Committee, has questioned Ghana's capacity to respond to potential Ebola and infectious disease outbreaks in the middle and northern regions, citing gaps in health infrastructure and non-operational facilities such as the Sewua Hospital, which has a 50-bed isolation centre designed but not in use.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

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