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Bono Region

Also known as: Bono regions

2026-04-242026-08-23

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Greater Accra, Ashanti, Western, Central, Eastern, Volta, Oti, Bono, Bono East, Ahafo, Northern, Savannah, North East, Upper East, Upper West and Western North regions will all be part of the activation.

    TRiBE Culture Fest to show 2026 FIFA World Cup at all 16 Regions of Ghana
  3. Joy Online

    The Vice President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, on Thursday, laid a wreath at Banda-Ahenkro in the Bono Region, on behalf of the nation, to commemorate the 47th anniversary of the June 4 Uprising.

    Opoku-Agyemang leads 47th commemoration of June 4 Uprising
  4. Joy Online

    The Bono Regional Police Command has commenced investigations into the murder of an 87-year-old retired veterinary officer.

    Bono Region: Police investigate heinous murder of retired veterinary officer
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    Cocoa smuggling continues to pose a major challenge to the industry, with new smuggling routes emerging in the Volta, Western, Western North and Bono regions.

    COCOBOD proposes 10-year jail term for cocoa smugglers
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    Speaking in separate meetings with Regional Executives, the Council of Elders, and the Patrons of the NPP in the Western North, Ahafo, Bono and Bono East Regions as part of his consultative engagements nationwide during the weekend, Mr.

    We must build bridges to the future, not the past -Afoko rallies NPP
  7. Joy Online

    The Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, has expressed surprise over a court decision that led to his remand in the custody of the Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI), arguing that he was not allowed to respond to

    Remand order against me ‘surprising, bad but not political’ – Abronye
  8. Business & Financial Times

    The Regional Minsters of Ashanti and Bono have hailed the establishment of the Right To Information Commission in the country and its branch offices in their respective regions as a further step in the enhancement of democracy in Ghana.

    Ashanti, Bono Regional Ministers hail Right to Information Commission
  9. The Ghanaian Times

    Residents of several farming communities in the Sunyani Municipality of the Bono Region say they are living under siege as illegal miners, popularly known as galamsey operators, move into their areas with armed force and heavy equipment.

    Farming communities in Sunyani under siege …as armed galamsey operators invade farmlands
  10. The Chronicle

    Addressing separate meetings with Regional Executives, Councils of Elders and Patrons of the party in the Western North, Ahafo, Bono and Bono East regions, Mr.

    Afoko To NPP: Move Beyond Old Disputes
Society

Wenchi Traditional Council suspends Twafohene indefinitely over allegations

The News

The Wenchi Traditional Council in the Bono Region has suspended Nana Akora Tua Adutwum Kyeremeh Siasaa Kufour IV, the Twafohene of the council, indefinitely. The Paramount Chief announced the suspension and overturning of the Twafo stool to investigate allegations of breaches including land issues, and has ordered the suspended chief to cease using his traditional title.

4 hours ago · Joy Online

Today

  1. Wenchi Traditional Council suspends Twafohene indefinitely over allegations

    The Wenchi Traditional Council in the Bono Region has suspended Nana Akora Tua Adutwum Kyeremeh Siasaa Kufour IV, the Twafohene of the council, indefinitely. The Paramount Chief announced the suspension and overturning of the Twafo stool to investigate allegations of breaches including land issues, and has ordered the suspended chief to cease using his traditional title.

    4 hours ago · Joy Online

Thursday 20 August

  1. Gomashie urges Bono Region to leverage culture and tourism

    Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie called on Bono Region stakeholders to raise standards on professionalism and patriotism to unlock the region's tourism potential. She urged MMDCs to work with the Ministry to identify and promote tourist attractions while preserving cultural heritage and creating an enabling environment for investors.

    20 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Sunyani–Atronie–Acherensua road project reaches 33% completion

    The 48-kilometre Sunyani–Atronie–Acherensua road rehabilitation under the government's Big Push programme has reached 33 per cent physical completion since commencing in September 2025, with completion scheduled for September 2027. The project aims to improve connectivity and facilitate movement of people and goods in the Bono Region.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Titus Glover leads NPP National Organiser race at 23%

    According to a Global InfoAnalytics survey, former Greater Accra Regional Minister Titus Glover leads the NPP's National Organiser race with 23% support, ahead of Salam Mustapha (14%), Alhaji Ismaela Ibrahim (8%), and Kwame A. Prempeh (5%), though 50% of voters surveyed remained undecided.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Presbyterian leader urges environmental protection for future generations

    The immediate past Presbytery Lay Representative of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana has called for greater commitment to environmental protection, warning that unchecked human activities—particularly illegal mining—are putting the environment at risk and urging Christians to recognize their responsibility as stewards of God's creation.

    20 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Nkrankwanta Area Community Bank doubles profit in 2025

    Nkrankwanta Area Community Bank posted strong financial results with profit before tax rising 110 per cent to GH¢4.58 million, while customer deposits grew 41 per cent to GH¢82.30 million and loans and advances more than doubled to GH¢14.65 million.

    19 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Student ambassadors identify road safety hazards near schools

    Student ambassadors under the VIA Safe Mobility for All Young People Programme, an initiative of the TotalEnergies Foundation implemented by Oli Best Road Safety Organisation, conducted a "Discovery Walk" to identify road safety hazards threatening pupils and students. The exercise across schools in the Eastern, Ashanti and Bono regions exposed unsafe school surroundings, reckless driving, inadequate road infrastructure and signage, and poorly organised traffic and pedestrian environments, with participating schools now expected to develop action plans to address these hazards.

    18 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 17 August

  1. Tanker drivers suspend three-day strike after BOST agrees to repairs

    The Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST) and the Ghana National Petroleum Tanker Drivers Union ended a three-day strike over conditions at the BOST Kumasi depot. Under the agreement, BOST committed to immediate repairs including parking yard resurfacing, fixing a loading arm, and constructing a new car park, while both parties agreed to engage the National Petroleum Authority over meter accuracy concerns scheduled for September 2026.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. SUSEC, Twene Amanfo advance to 2026 NPSC national stage

    Defending champions Sunyani Senior High School (SUSEC) won the Bono Region's Zone 2 contest, while Twene Amanfo Senior High/Technical School won Zone 1, earning both schools spots at the next stage of the 2026 National Public Speaking Competition. The regional competition, themed "Stolen Futures: Drug and substance abuse among adolescents," was held at SUSEC's auditorium and featured three rounds of speeches, panel discussions, and collective presentations.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 15 August

  1. Abronye DC wins NPP Bono Regional chairmanship election

    Kwame Baffoe, known as Abronye DC, retained his position as NPP Bono Regional Chairman after winning the regional election on August 15 with 201 votes, defeating four other candidates to continue leading the party's regional structure.

    15 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 14 August

  1. Man burnt by mob after wife's death in Bono Region

    A 50-year-old man, Kwame Jack, was burnt to death by angry youth in Brodi, Tain District, Bono Region, after being accused of killing his 43-year-old wife, Abena Donkor, following a reported misunderstanding. Both bodies have been deposited at Nsawkaw Government Hospital Mortuary and police have launched investigations.

    14 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 13 August

  1. Farmer allegedly kills wife, then dies by suicide in Bono

    A 45-year-old woman, Abena Donkor, was allegedly killed by her husband, Kwabena Jack, while the couple worked on their farm in Brodi, Tain District on August 11, 2026. The suspect's body was found in a nearby bush the following day, and police have taken both bodies for autopsy.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Evelyn Badu: footballer from Seikwa rises to global renown

    Evelyn Badu, born in Seikwa in Ghana's Bono region, has become a globally renowned footballer. She joined Hasaacas Ladies under mentorship from former Ghana captain Samira Suleman, and helped the team to their first league title since 2015.

    13 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. GSS identifies ginger price surge as investment opportunity

    The Ghana Statistical Service reports that sustained high ginger inflation—which reached 111.3 per cent year-on-year in July 2026, making it the highest-inflation item and the third-largest individual contributor to food inflation—presents significant opportunities for investment in the crop's value chain, benefiting smallholder farmers, agro-processors, investors, logistics firms, and cold storage businesses, as demand from industry and export markets continues to rise.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online

  4. NPP needs bold leadership for 2028 elections, says Nana B

    Henry Nana Boakye, National Organiser of the NPP, said the party requires bold, fearless, and experienced leadership to regain power in 2028, citing the need to resist intimidation by the Mahama administration and addressing voter apathy.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Chief Justice defends specialised courts for corruption and galamsey cases

    Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonney has defended the establishment of specialised courts to handle corruption, financial crimes, and illegal mining cases, saying the initiative is not a political witch-hunt but rather intended to strengthen the justice system and ensure accountability. He stated the courts would expedite handling of financial malfeasance identified in Auditor-General reports and facilitate recovery of misused public funds.

    12 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Chief Justice: legal vacation does not stop case hearings

    Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie said judges who are sitting and ready to hear cases cannot be prevented from doing so because counsel has made personal arrangements during the legal vacation period. He stated that lawyers can take leave only where clients permit them to do so, and decisions on adjournments are made by judges.

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Dzremave DA Basic School learners compete in National Culture Festival

    Learners from Dzremave DA Basic School in the Agotime-Ziope District of the Volta Region are competing in the Still-Life Drawing category at the ongoing National Culture Festival in Techiman, Bono Region. The Ghana Education Service Directorate commended them for their creativity, dedication and artistic excellence as they compete against participants from across the country.

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Chief Justice urges management-staff partnership for justice delivery

    Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has called for stronger collaboration between management and staff of the Judicial Service, saying a productive relationship is critical to effective justice delivery and maintaining public confidence in the judiciary. He cautioned against persistent confrontation between management and staff, urging constructive engagement instead.

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 10 August

  1. Galamsey activities threaten Ghana's reforestation efforts

    An opinion piece argues that illegal mining (galamsey) is a major factor hindering Ghana's climate change efforts and reforestation goals, despite the country's natural mineral resources.

    10 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Motor rider in critical condition after head-on collision in Berekum

    A motor rider sustained serious injuries in a head-on collision with a Sprinter vehicle in front of Berekum Senior High School in the Bono Region and was rushed to Berekum Holy Family Catholic Hospital in critical condition. Eyewitnesses reported the motorcycle veered from the outer lane into the Sprinter's inner lane, though police are investigating to establish the precise cause.

    10 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 7 August

  1. Ahmed Ibrahim becomes Works, Housing, Water Resources Minister

    President Mahama has reassigned Ahmed Ibrahim, the Member of Parliament for Banda Constituency, from the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs to head the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources, replacing Kenneth Gilbert Adjei.

    7 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Bank of Ghana chief assures firms economy stable, inflation below target

    The Governor of the Bank of Ghana told business leaders in Sunyani that the economy remains on a stable growth path, citing low inflation, stronger economic growth, improved banking sector performance and resilient external reserves. The Monetary Policy Committee maintained the Monetary Policy Rate at 14 percent after assessing domestic and global economic conditions.

    7 August 2026 · The Chronicle

Thursday 6 August

  1. Bono Regional Minister reaffirms commitment to galamsey crackdown

    The Bono Regional Minister Joseph Addae Akwaboa has reaffirmed authorities' commitment to fighting illegal mining in the region, stating that all known galamsey sites have been communicated to security agencies for coordinated action, despite criticism over the handling of illegal mining in Atronie.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Armed robbery at Fiapre leaves two dead, two vendors wounded

    An armed robbery attack on mobile money vendors in Fiapre, Sunyani West Municipality, Bono Region, left one resident dead from a stray bullet and one suspected robber dead on August 5, 2026. Two vendors sustained gunshot wounds and are receiving treatment; the robbers escaped with GH¢40,000.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. 150 Bono farmers trained in vegetable production practices

    About 150 smallholder vegetable farmers in the Bono Region received training in good agronomic practices and vegetable nutrition for tomato, okra and amaranth production. The training, organised under the TAAT II Vegetable Compact Project, covered seed selection, planting seasons, land preparation, nursery management, and safe use of agrochemicals.

    6 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  4. Speaker Bagbin commissions expanded dialysis unit in Wa

    Parliament Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin inaugurated a GH¢4 million expanded dialysis facility at Upper West Regional Hospital in Wa, featuring six additional dialysis machines and equipment to serve kidney patients across northern Ghana's regions. The facility is expected to reduce the need for patients to travel to Accra and Kumasi for treatment.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Two men remanded for alleged murder of suspected burglar

    Two young men have been remanded into prison custody for allegedly murdering an 18-year-old suspected burglar at Wenchi in the Bono Region. They are accused of assaulting Ibrahim Abu to death after accusing him of stealing a mobile phone, with the court hearing scheduled for August 17, 2026.

    5 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Two remanded over alleged murder of suspected burglar

    A Wenchi Magistrate Court has remanded two young men—an 18-year-old electrician and a 22-year-old sprayer—into custody for allegedly murdering an 18-year-old after accusing him of stealing a mobile phone. According to the prosecutor, the deceased was assaulted by about 15 young men on July 22 and died nine days later at Wenchi Methodist Hospital.

    4 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Invest in Africa launches green business programme for youth

    Invest in Africa has opened applications for the MicroGREEN Programme, a scheme funded by the African Development Bank aiming to support 1,000 young entrepreneurs aged 18–35 in Ghana and Senegal across agroforestry, fisheries, aquaculture and biodiversity value chains. Successful applicants will receive entrepreneurship training and business development support.

    4 August 2026 · Joy Online

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