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Ashanti Region

Also known as: Ashanti Regional

2026-04-242026-09-13

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    He used the Ashanti Region to illustrate his concern, suggesting that a government could face difficulties implementing national policies and coordinating the distribution of resources if opposition-affiliated DCEs controlled local administrations across the region.

    Tanko Computer backs comprehensive review of 1992 Constitution
  3. Joy Online

    She believes the country’s existing production capacity, particularly among weavers at Bonwire in the Ashanti Region, may not be sufficient if international orders begin arriving in large volumes.

    Ghana must turn kente’s global moment into proper investment – Amma Prempeh
  4. Joy Online

    William Ezah, the Race Director who announced this at a press conference in Kumasi, in the Ashanti Region said, the winner will pocket a cash prize of GHC18,000 and a travel package of $2,500 to participate in an international marathon in January, 2027.

    $4000 prize package awaits winner of Tampico Accra Inter-City Marathon
  5. The Chronicle

    Daniel Baah Achamfour, the Ashanti Regional Deputy Secretary of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), has declared his intention to contest for the position of the substantive Regional Secretary of the party.

    Baah Achamfour Declares Intention To Contest For NDC Ashanti Regional Secretary Position
  6. Joy Online

    A tipper truck has crashed into several vehicles, motorbikes, tricycles and shops along the Krofrom-Tafo-Nhyiaeso stretch in the Ashanti Region, leaving one person dead and several others injured.

    One dead, several injured as tipper truck crashes into vehicles, shops in Kumasi
  7. Joy Online

    Benson said Kumasi and the wider Ashanti region have an important contribution to make to this national ambition.

    AfCFTA reinforces Ghana as gateway to Africa – Ghana’s UK High Commissioner at Asante Business Summit
  8. Joy Online

    According to the unions, Mr Muntaka, speaking at a ceremony to open classroom facilities at the Asokore Mampong Roman Catholic School in the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, said the issue of forged or doctored WASSCE results should have occurred in the GES and tea

    Teacher unions demand apology from Muntaka over WASSCE forgery comments
  9. Daily Guide

    Gye Nyame and C-Jay The Nsuta Circuit Court in the Sekyere Central District of the Ashanti Region has sentenced two men to two years’ imprisonment each for stealing a motorcycle belonging to the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) at Effiduase.

    Two Jailed Over NHIS Bike Theft
  10. Joy Online

    Authorities of “Category C and D” senior high schools in the Ashanti Region have besieged the Kumasi CSSPS Resolution Centre in search of students to fill vacancies in their schools.

    Mass exodus hits Category C and D schools as heads scout for students at Kumasi centre
  11. Daily Guide

    Kodua Kodua Frimpong GENERAL SECRETARY of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, insists the Ashanti Regional branch of the party has a crucial role for the NPP to return to political power in 2028.

    Ashanti Region Holds Key To NPP 2028 Victory – Kodua Frimpong

Yesterday

  1. NDC official calls for comprehensive 1992 Constitution review

    Deputy Director of Elections and Information Technology of the National Democratic Congress, Rashid Tanko Computer, says Ghana's 1992 Constitution is due for comprehensive review after more than three decades of operation to address shortcomings and make democratic and administrative arrangements more responsive to current realities.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 11 September

  1. Ghana must invest infrastructure for global kente demand

    Amma Prempeh, a Ghanaian journalist and Kente Ambassador, has called for Ghana to move beyond celebrating kente's recent international visibility and invest in infrastructure to support growing demand. She argues that while high-profile events like an international wedding and a royal celebration in Washington have boosted kente's profile globally, the country's production capacity—particularly among weavers at Bonwire in the Ashanti Region—may not be sufficient for large international orders.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Tampico Accra Marathon offers increased prizes for October race

    The Tampico Accra Inter-City Marathon will award the winner GHC18,000 and a $2,500 travel package to an international marathon in January 2027, representing over 100% increase from the previous prize package. The race takes place on October 10 at the Trust Sports Emporium, with 21-kilometre and 5-kilometre options.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. NDC Ashanti deputy regional secretary bids for top party post

    Daniel Baah Achamfour, the Ashanti Regional Deputy Secretary of the NDC, has declared his intention to contest for the position of Regional Secretary, citing four years of service under Dr. Frank Amoakohene and experience gained from working across the region's constituencies.

    11 September 2026 · The Chronicle

  4. Tipper truck crashes into vehicles, shops in Kumasi

    A tipper truck lost brake control and collided with several vehicles, motorbikes, tricycles and shops along the Krofrom-Tafo-Nhyiaeso stretch in Ashanti Region, killing one person and injuring several others. The driver reported brake failure while traveling from Tema to Burkina Faso.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online

  5. AfCFTA Secretariat positions Ghana as Africa trade gateway

    Ghana's UK High Commissioner told the Asante Business Summit in London that Ghana's home to the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat reinforces the country's position as a gateway to Africa and platform for business expansion into continental markets. She emphasized the role of traditional leadership alongside government and private enterprise in realizing Ghana's economic potential.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 10 September

  1. Teacher unions demand apology from Muntaka over WASSCE comments

    Ghana's three main teacher unions (GNAT, NAGRAT, PRETAG) have condemned remarks by Interior Minister Muntaka linking forged WASSCE results to the teaching profession, describing the comments as offensive and derogatory and calling for an apology.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Two men jailed two years for stealing NHIS motorcycle

    The Nsuta Circuit Court in the Sekyere Central District has sentenced Oppong Stephen, 25, a trader, and Samuel Owusu Antwi, 20, a motor mechanic, both of Effiduase, to two years' imprisonment each for stealing a Royal motorcycle valued at GH¢16,000 belonging to the National Health Insurance Scheme.

    10 September 2026 · Daily Guide

  3. Category C and D schools lose students to transfers

    Senior high school heads in the Ashanti Region are camping at the Kumasi CSSPS Resolution Centre to recruit students after a mass exodus of first-year students who were initially placed in their schools through the computerised placement system. Most transferred students believe their grades qualify them for higher-ranked schools.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online

  4. NPP general secretary sets 1.5 million vote target for Ashanti Region

    NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong told newly elected Ashanti Regional party executives that the region is key to the party's 2028 victory and tasked them with securing more than 1.5 million votes to support Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's presidential bid. He noted the NPP has been performing worse in the Ashanti Region in recent elections and urged the new leadership to reverse the negative trend.

    10 September 2026 · Daily Guide

  5. Fire destroys Obuasi town hall trading facility, 30 containers

    A fire broke out around 11 p.m. on Saturday at a town hall trading facility in Obuasi, destroying scores of shops and spreading to about 30 containers; no casualties were recorded, though the municipal NADMO director said the structure must be demolished to prevent further disaster.

    10 September 2026 · Daily Guide

  6. Ashanti Region defeats Eastern Region to win MTN Elite U-19 Championship

    Ashanti Region claimed the 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship title with a 4-3 victory over defending champions Eastern Region in the final at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram. Elvis Kwarteng was named Most Valuable Player of the final.

    10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  7. Ashanti GJA launches 2025 journalism awards for regional media

    The Ghana Journalists Association's Ashanti Regional chapter has launched the 2025 Ashanti GJA Excellence Awards, open to all media practitioners in the region for works published or broadcast during 2025. The awards include two divisions covering eight news categories plus special honours for veteran journalists and the regional journalist of the year.

    10 September 2026 · The Chronicle

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Saalim Bamba halts NPP Nasara campaign after convoy accident

    Alhaj Saalim Bamba, an aspiring National Nasara Organiser of the NPP and two-term Ashanti Regional Nasara Organiser, has suspended his campaign activities indefinitely following an accident involving a vehicle in his campaign convoy on Monday, September 7, 2026, while traveling from Tumu to Wa. Several people were injured, with most treated and discharged, while one was transferred to Wenchi Methodist Hospital for further medical attention.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ministry orders action against alleged CSSPS payment demands in Ashanti

    The Ministry of Education has directed Ghana Education Service officials in Ashanti Region to stop alleged demands for money from parents seeking help with school placement through CSSPS, after reports that unidentified individuals were charging up to GH¢300 to help bypass queues. The ministry's Media Relations Officer confirmed the directive was issued after monitoring media reports, and stressed that parents are not required to pay for placement services.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. CSSPS deploys more staff to handle resolution centre delays

    The Computerised School Selection and Placement System has deployed additional personnel to resolution centres across the country to address long queues and delays in assisting parents with placement concerns. The ministry acknowledged that persistent delays stem from a mismatch between available vacancies and students' school preferences.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online

  4. John Boadu campaign accepts Wontumi endorsement for NPP chair

    The campaign of John Boadu, who is aspiring to become NPP National Chairman, has welcomed an endorsement from former Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi). The campaign said the endorsement demonstrates confidence in Boadu's leadership and an opportunity for greater unity within the party.

    9 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  5. SHS assistant heads demand unpaid transfer grants and allowances

    The Forum of Assistant Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools has called on the Ghana Education Service to pay outstanding transfer grants and responsibility allowances to its members, with most assistant heads transferred in 2021 still awaiting payment over four years later.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online

  6. Health workers union demands unpaid 13th-month salary, staffing

    The Health Services Workers' Union has raised concerns over the non-payment of a '13th-month salary' agreed under collective agreement and warns of severe staff shortages in public health facilities, placing excessive pressure on workers and affecting healthcare delivery. The Union says recruitment has focused on doctors and nurses while leaving other essential categories—paramedics, disease control officers, administrative staff, security personnel, orderlies and labourers—behind.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online

  7. Bosomtwe District commissions nurses' quarters to boost rural healthcare

    The Bosomtwe District Assembly has commissioned a four-bedroom nurses' quarters at Bonkoko to address accommodation challenges that have discouraged health workers from accepting postings to rural communities. The project, funded through the District Assemblies Common Fund, aims to improve healthcare delivery in rural areas by attracting nurses to CHPS compounds where inadequate housing has hindered staffing.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online

  8. CHRAJ trains community leaders on ending gender-based violence

    The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice held a training in Asokore Mampong Municipality for community leaders and grassroots organisations on how to support efforts to end gender-based violence. The Deputy Commissioner addressed neglect and poverty as drivers of abuse and emphasised support for teenage girls who become victims.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online

  9. Government to revive Aayalolo bus system to reduce congestion

    The government is taking steps to revive and restructure the Aayalolo rapid bus transport system to address traffic congestion in major cities including Greater Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, and Tamale. The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs said the government would engage relevant transport and traffic authorities to develop a framework to make the bus service more rapid and attractive to commuters.

    9 September 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Tricycle rider jailed three months for biting police assistant

    A 24-year-old Pragyia rider has been sentenced to three months in prison by Nkawie Circuit Court for negligently causing harm after biting a Community Police Assistant during arrest in the Ashanti Region. The incident occurred when the rider, found without a license and required documents, resisted directions to the police station and attacked the officer.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Akwaboa chiefs cite road neglect affecting health and economy

    Traditional leaders in Akwaboa, Atwima Nwabiagya North District, say residents blame them for the community's underdevelopment and the persistent state of the main road linking it to arterial highways. Despite multiple representations to the District Assembly, Regional Coordinating Council, and Ministry of Roads and Highways, the unpaved road remains riddled with potholes and gullies.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Parents demand more placement centres amid GNAT Hall congestion

    Parents and candidates seeking to resolve issues with senior high school placements through the Computerised School Selection and Placement System are calling for additional resolution centres in Greater Accra, citing long queues and hours of waiting at the single National Placement Resolution Centre at GNAT Hall.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Kwadaso MCE promotes household dustbin project for sanitation

    The Municipal Chief Executive for Kwadaso has urged residents to embrace a household dustbin project initiated by the Assembly's Environmental Department to reduce indiscriminate littering and improve sanitation and hygiene. Environmental Health Officers will supervise the exercise to ensure the bins are used as intended.

    8 September 2026 · The Chronicle

  5. Ashanti Region wins 2026 MTN Elite U-19 championship

    Ashanti Region defeated defending champions Eastern Region 4-3 in the final of the 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, claiming the trophy after an 11-day tournament.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 7 September

  1. Pregnancy School initiative improves maternal healthcare in Kwabre East

    The Ghana Health Service's Pregnancy School initiative provides free education and support to expectant mothers and their families on prenatal care, nutrition, danger signs, and safe childbirth practices. Held monthly at Peace Speciality Hospital in Mamponteng, the program has been lauded by residents for improving maternal healthcare delivery and reducing maternal mortality in the Kwabre East Municipality.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana communities face low literacy despite high school enrollment

    JustED Foundation's assessment found that while school enrollment is high in communities like Achinakrom and Donyina (Ashanti Region) and Akurafu (Western North Region), access to reading materials remains a major challenge, with some schools lacking libraries and adequate resources for teaching.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Ankaase community calls for school and electricity provision

    Residents of Ankaase in Adansi Akrofuom District, Ashanti Region, are appealing to the government to construct a school and provide electricity, citing long distances children must travel to access education and lack of power after sunset hampering domestic and economic activities.

    7 September 2026 · Daily Guide

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