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July 2026
8 JulJoy Online
The Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Ralph Poku-Adusei, has challenged government to explain where waste collected during the planned two-day national cleanup exercise will ultimately be disposed of. …
Where are you taking the waste after the clean-up exercise? – Bekwai MP to government
8 JulJoy Online
… According to the Bekwai Member of Parliament, the government has not fulfilled its responsibility under the country’s Environmental Sanitation Policy to guarantee proper sanitation and waste management. …
Government responsible for Ghana’s sanitation crisis – Bekwai MP
June 2026
23 JunJoy Online
… He recalled the intervention by Engineers and Planners in addressing flooding caused by the Odo River and appealed for similar assistance. “Now we have also sent some of the community people to Pentecost Church, Catholic Church, that’s Nyambekyere and Bekwai, and some individual …
NADMO appeals to Ibrahim Mahama to dredge rivers as flooding worsens in Samreboi
18 JunThe Ghanaian Times
… The injured suspects were rushed to the Bekwai Municipal Hospital for treatment but were pronounced dead on arrival. …
Police arrest wanted car snatching suspect
16 JunJoy Online
The Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Ralph Poku-Adusei, has pledged to push for the immediate reconstruction of the bridge linking Edwinase and Kokotro after it was washed away by heavy rains. …
Bekwai MP pledges to pursue urgent intervention after flood washes away Edwinase-Kokotro bridge
16 JunJoy Online
… The Institute also raised concern about what it described as a growing pattern of attacks on forestry officers, citing similar incidents in areas such as Mankranso, Tepa, Nkawie and Bekwai. …
Foresters demand arrest and prosecution after violent attack on Babatokuma Forestry Commission checkpoint
May 2026
30 MayThe Chronicle
… Upon completion, communities including Kaase, Kuntenase, Sewua and Bekwai are expected to benefit from improved voltage quality and a more dependable power supply. …
ECG to Complete Major Power Network Upgrade in Greater Kumasi by June 5
29 MayJoy Online
… Charles Nii Ayiku Ayiku, General Manager for External Communications at ECG The company noted that the project is expected to improve voltage quality and power supply stability in Kaase, Kuntenase, Sewua, Bekwai and surrounding communities. …
ECG sets June 5 to complete major power network upgrade in Greater Kumasi
25 MayJoy Online
The Oda Forest Reserve in the Bekwai enclave of the Ashanti Region is facing what residents and traditional authorities describe as one of the gravest environmental crises in recent years, as illegal logging, unregulated mining activities, and widespread encroachment continue to …
JoyNews checks reveal massive destruction of Oda forest reserve as chiefs call for immediate action
11 MayJoy Online
The Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Ralph Poku-Adusei, has reaffirmed his commitment to expanding educational support for students in the constituency, with a special pledge to assist a physically challenged candidate who sat for this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examinati …
Bekwai MP pledges support for physically challenged BECE candidate, urges 2026 cohort to excel

Society

Obuasi SHTS second complainant faces pressure to withdraw abuse case

The News

A second complainant in an alleged sexual abuse case involving Obuasi Senior High Technical School headmaster Zakaria Abdulai is facing pressure to drop her complaint, after the first of two former complainants has withdrawn her case. Police sources and the complainant's father report that a traditional ruler in the Obuasi area intervened and asked the family to settle the matter amicably.

23 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 23 October

Obuasi SHTS second complainant faces pressure to withdraw abuse case
A second complainant in an alleged sexual abuse case involving Obuasi Senior High Technical School headmaster Zakaria Abdulai is facing pressure to drop her complaint, after the first of two former complainants has withdrawn her case. Police sources and the complainant's father report that a traditional ruler in the Obuasi area intervened and asked the family to settle the matter amicably.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Second Obuasi SHTS complainant faces pressure to withdraw abuse case
A second complainant in an alleged sexual abuse case against Obuasi Senior High Technical School headmaster Zakaria Abdulai is reportedly facing pressure to withdraw her complaint, after police confirmed the first of two former complainants has already withdrawn. The father of the second complainant alleged that a traditional ruler in the Obuasi area intervened and asked the family to settle the matter outside court.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
CSJ demands swift independent probe into Obuasi SHTS abuse allegations
The Centre for Social Justice has called for an independent investigation into allegations of sexual abuse involving female students at Obuasi Senior High Technical School, with the headmaster reportedly implicated. The organisation is demanding protection for affected students, accountability for officials who may have mishandled complaints, and reforms to safeguarding systems in secondary schools.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 21 October

Police forward Obuasi headmaster rape case to Attorney-General
Ghana Police have forwarded a docket to the Attorney-General's Office following investigations into an alleged rape case involving Zakaria Abdulai, Headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School. A 20-year-old Form Two student alleged that the headmaster forcibly had sexual intercourse with her at his official bungalow on the school campus on July 25, 2026.
21 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Bekwai MP distributes 450 streetlights, 2,500 LED bulbs
The Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Ralph Poku-Adusei, has distributed 450 streetlights and 2,500 LED bulbs across the constituency's 34 electoral areas and key institutions under his "Let Bekwai Shine" initiative, intended to improve visibility, reduce crime, and support economic activity.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 19 October

Bekwai MP donates cement, funds to Ankaase palace construction
The Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Ralph Poku-Adusei, has donated 100 bags of cement and GH¢5,000 towards the construction of an ultramodern palace at Ankaase in the Ashanti Region, made during celebrations marking the 30th anniversary of the enstoolment of Nana Adomako-Ansa I as Ankaasehene.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 17 October

Bekwai MP acquires two pickups for constituency office operations
Ralph Poku-Adusei, Member of Parliament for Bekwai, has taken delivery of two pickup vehicles to support his constituency office operations and improve engagement with residents. The vehicles are intended to strengthen local outreach, particularly when the MP is in Accra for parliamentary duties.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 13 October

Bekwai MP donates GH¢100,000 to hospital for equipment
The Member of Parliament for Bekwai has donated GH¢100,000 to Bekwai Municipal Hospital to procure specialist equipment following its accreditation as a secondary-level health facility. The funds are intended to address equipment gaps, including dental chairs and an Optical Coherence Tomography machine for the Eye Unit.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Bekwai MP inspects KNUST Medical School project at hospital
The Member of Parliament for Bekwai visited Bekwai Municipal Hospital to inspect progress on a KNUST Medical School project, which has received support from VALCO and is expected to position the facility as a teaching and training centre while improving access to specialist services. Hospital management outlined challenges including limited emergency unit capacity, absence of a dedicated isolation unit, and inadequate accommodation for health personnel.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 30 September

Bekwai MP pledges to address traders displaced during market redevelopment
The Bekwai MP has committed to engaging municipal authorities over the situation of traders displaced by the ongoing redevelopment of Bekwai Central Market, some of whom are currently trading along roadsides. He plans to pursue a two-pronged approach of securing temporary trading spaces for affected traders while working to expedite completion of the modernised stalls.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 22 September

Krachi East MCE praises Zoomlion waste management support
The Krachi East Municipal Chief Executive has commended Zoomlion Ghana Limited for its corporate social responsibility activities, including free waste management services and cleanup exercises. He noted that Zoomlion's IRECOP facility at Yabram has been critical for the municipality's waste disposal, particularly since the area lacks a dedicated landfill site.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 19 September

Salaga South MP defends sanitation improvements against critic
Salaga South MP Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah dismissed criticism from Bekwai MP Ralph Poku-Adusei that government is not doing enough to address sanitation, pointing to toilet facility projects undertaken in communities including Salaga and Krachi East as evidence of local improvement efforts.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

Ghana enforces gender equity and disability inclusion through new laws
Ghana's Gender, Children and Social Protection Minister says the country has shifted from advocacy to enforcement on gender equity and disability inclusion through the Social Protection Act 2025, the Affirmative Action Gender Equity Act, and supporting regulations, with the Gender Equity Committee now operational and 47 institutions submitting compliance reports.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 3 September

Police and Forestry Commission arrest 16 armed men in illegal mining clash
A joint police and Forestry Commission team arrested 16 armed men accused of preventing officials from accessing the Asenayo Forest Reserve to clamp down on illegal mining. The suspects were allegedly armed with pump-action guns, machetes and talismans during a confrontation on Monday, August 31, after illegal operators had invaded a section of the reserve and moved two excavators and a bulldozer into the forest.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana sidelines indigenous languages by choosing English instead
The Executive Secretary of the Bureau of Ghana Languages told Parliament that Ghana should not adopt a single indigenous language as national language, fearing speakers of other languages would feel marginalized. The decision has effectively placed all Ghanaian languages beneath English, drawing debate on Facebook about linguistics, colonialism, tribalism, and politics.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 24 August

Driver sentenced to two years for amplifier theft
A 26-year-old driver, Kofi Nti, has been sentenced to two years' imprisonment by the Bekwai Circuit Court for unlawful entry and stealing five sound amplifiers and a can of emulsion paint valued at GH¢3,300 from his neighbour's home in Adagya, Ashanti Region.
24 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 21 August

Breast cancer advocates shift focus to post-screening patient support
Breast Care International and Jhpiego have launched a project in Ghana's Ashanti Region to ensure women diagnosed with breast cancer complete treatment, addressing a gap where screening is common but follow-up support is often absent. The project combines community education and screening with a pathway to help patients navigate the health system from diagnosis through treatment.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 20 August

Wesley High edges Techiman SHS by one point in NSMQ 2026 prelims
Techiman Senior High School's 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz campaign ended at the Preliminary Stage after they narrowly lost to Wesley High School, Bekwai by one point. Wesley High emerged with 38 points while Techiman SHS finished second, with struggles in the True or False round proving costly in the close contest.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 13 August

Ghana losing fight against illegal mining in forests
Journalist Erastus Asare Donkor warns that progress made in clearing illegal miners from forest reserves in 2025 is being reversed, with previously inaccessible areas now being reclaimed by galamsey operators. He noted that areas classified as "red zones" by the Forestry Commission due to armed miners have regressed from zero red zones at the start of 2026.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Mining advocate criticises Ghana's continued failure to stop galamsey
Dr Ken Ashigbey, Convener of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, has criticised the country's failure to stop galamsey a year after eight people, including senior military and government officials, died in a helicopter crash travelling to an anti-illegal mining programme, saying the continued destruction of water bodies and illegal mining activities raise questions about Ghana's commitment to the fight.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana losing gains against illegal mining—galamsey returning
Journalist Erastus Asare Donkor warned that Ghana is reversing progress made against illegal mining, with illegal miners returning to forest reserves that had been cleared of destructive activities. He noted that forest reserves previously classified as "red zones" by the Forestry Commission—where armed illegal miners had staged roadblocks and barred access—are now being retaken by galamsey operators.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 11 August

Ashanti South Media Caucus honours four police officers
The Ashanti South Media Caucus has recognised four senior police officers — DCOP Joseph Hammond Nyaaba, ASP Martin Amoah Kpentey, Chief Superintendent Richmond Bonsu, and Superintendent Stephen Antwi — for their contributions to peace, security and crime reduction in Ashanti South and the wider Ashanti Region.
11 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 7 August

Kokofu campaigns for Ashanti NPP chairmanship with unity message
Dr. Henry Kwabena Kokofu, a candidate for the New Patriotic Party's Ashanti Regional Chairmanship, is campaigning across constituencies with a message focused on rebuilding trust and unity following the party's 2024 election defeat. He has proposed strengthening party organization through a membership database, internal structures, and increased resources for youth and women's wings to prepare for the 2028 general election.
7 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 31 July

Regional minister details ongoing infrastructure projects in Ashanti
The Ashanti Regional Minister outlined major infrastructure and development projects across several constituencies, including road rehabilitation, a regional hospital construction, and education facility upgrades funded by GETFund. He described these developments as evidence of the government's commitment to improving livelihoods and accelerating development.
31 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 30 July

Ashanti delegates endorse Eugene Antwi for NPP General Secretary
Majority of delegates from the Ashanti Region have backed former Subin MP Eugene Boakye Antwi's bid to become the next General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party. About 500 of 940 delegates from 25 constituencies declared support for Antwi, who promises to enforce party discipline and constitutional provisions ahead of 2028 elections.
30 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 22 July

Bekwai MP donates roofing sheets worth GH¢14,000 to school cluster
Ralph Poku-Adusei, Member of Parliament for Bekwai, has donated 10 packets of roofing sheets valued at GH¢14,000 to the Behenase Cluster of Schools to help renovate damaged classroom roofs and improve the learning environment.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 21 July

CAGG disputes government's illegal mining progress claims
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey has rejected the government's assessment that "the era of impunity is over" in illegal mining, citing uneven regional enforcement and raising unverified allegations of corruption within NAIMOS. The Coalition credited government action on Achimota Forest Reserve protection and charges against the "Atronsu 5," but argued conditions in areas including the Eastern Region contradict claims of progress.
21 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 16 July

Bekwai MP supports road, education, commerce projects in three communities
The Member of Parliament for Bekwai has provided material and financial assistance to three communities—Kensere-Biribowomanmu-Pampaso, Amanhyia and Sarfokrom—for community-led projects addressing road access, education and local commerce. Support included gravel sand and GH¢15,000 for road improvement in Kensere, and completion of a three-unit teachers' quarters project in Amanhyia.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ashanti South police arrest murder suspect in Obuasi killing
Seidu Masawudu, 25, has been arrested by Ashanti South Police in connection with the July 9 killing of Abdul Jabal Suleman at Abompe New Site, Obuasi. The suspect was apprehended on July 11 at a hideout near Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region, along with his 22-year-old girlfriend.
16 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Sunday 12 July

Bekwai MP urges NPP unity ahead of 2028 general elections
The Member of Parliament for Bekwai has congratulated newly elected NPP constituency executives and called on party members to put aside differences and unite behind the party's effort to recapture political power in the 2028 general elections. He praised the peaceful conduct of the electoral process and urged all aspirants, regardless of outcome, to remain committed to the party.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →