Also known as: Joseph Addai Akwaboah · Joseph Addae Akwaboah · Mr. Akwaboah · Mr Joseph Addae Akwaboah
Joseph Addae Akwaboa — Bono Regional Minister who urges communities to report illegal mining and calls on media to promote peace and national stability.
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Joy Online
… Providing an update on the arrest during an interview with the media in Sunyani, Mr Joseph Addae Akwaboa, the Bono Regional Minister, did not disclose the suspects’ names. …
Cocoa smuggling: Fiapre Circuit Court grants GH¢10k bail each to four suspectsDaily Guide
… As at 8 a.m. yesterday when DAILY GUIDE visited the fire scene, all relevant officials including the Bono Regional Minister, the Member of Parliament for Sunyani East, the Municipal Chief Executive, Regional Fire Commander, as well as President of the Bono Ghana Bar Association, …
Sunyani Circuit Court, District Court B Razed DownThe Ghanaian Times
… As of 7:56 a.m., yesterday, when The Ghanaian Times got to the scene, state officials including the Bono Regional Minister, Regional Fire Commander, Sunyani MCE and MP for the area and Regional Police Crime Officer, among others were all at the scene to assess the situation. …
Fire destroys Sunyani District Court BThe Securities and Exchange Commission's Director-General has urged the public to avoid investing in unlicensed financial institutions promising unusually high returns, and to verify companies' licensing status before investing. He warned that thousands of families have lost savings through such schemes and that high returns do not guarantee investment security.
26 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Securities and Exchange Commission's Director-General has urged the public to avoid investing in unlicensed financial institutions promising unusually high returns, and to verify companies' licensing status before investing. He warned that thousands of families have lost savings through such schemes and that high returns do not guarantee investment security.
26 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The General Officer Commanding Ghana Army's Central Command said the Ghana Army must maintain high readiness as security challenges including violent extremism, terrorism, and organised crime continue to evolve in Ghana and West Africa. He made the remarks at Exercise Thunderbolt 2026, a four-day shooting competition bringing together personnel from multiple army commands and brigades.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The General Officer Commanding Ghana's Central Command says the Ghana Army must maintain high readiness as security challenges in Ghana and the wider West African region continue to evolve, with threats including violent extremism, terrorism, organised crime, and armed robbery requiring vigilance and capability. He made the remarks at the opening of Exercise Thunderbolt 2026, a four-day shooting competition involving personnel from multiple command units.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Daniel B. Dzirasah, the Ghanaian Times' Bono Regional Correspondent, won Best Reporter in Mining and Best Development-Focused Reporter at the 4th Bono Regional Ghana Journalists Association Awards. Eight other journalists were also honoured at the ceremony in Sunyani.
22 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority Board Chairman George Spencer Quaye has urged the DVLA to tighten roadworthiness checks and enforcement, citing weak compliance as a factor in Ghana's road safety crisis. He attributed the issue partly to corruption in enforcement and noted that between January and April 2026, 1,009 people died in road crashes.
18 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority has called on food and agro-processing companies to establish processing plants in the Bono Region to transform raw cashew apples into value-added products, citing about 1.8 million cashew apples wasted annually on farms and offering tax incentives to investors.
30 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The regional ministers of Ashanti and Bono have welcomed the establishment of the Right to Information Commission and its branch offices in their regions, viewing it as an advancement of democracy in Ghana. Both ministers emphasized the importance of free access to information for rule of law and open governance, though the Bono Regional Minister cautioned against abusing the Commission's mandate.
1 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The President of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs has commended President Mahama's "Big Push" initiative for improving roads in the Bono Region, citing progress on projects including the Sunyani Outer Ring Road, Sunyani-Atronie-Acherensua road, Sunyani-Wenchi-Berekum road, and Jinijini-Sampa road. He also expressed hope that the Accra-Kumasi Expressway, a 198.7-kilometre road, will be completed within its scheduled timeframe.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bono Regional Minister, Joseph Addae Akwaboa, called on the chiefs and people of Amomaso and Benkasa communities in Berekum West District to report suspected illegal mining activities to security agencies or the Assembly. He said a security taskforce had been formed to disrupt illegal mining operations and urged residents not to allow individuals to exploit government officials' names for such activities.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bono Regional Minister has called on journalists and media practitioners to move beyond traditional reporting and play a more active role in promoting national stability and safeguarding peace in an era marked by digital disruption and misinformation. He stressed that the media must amplify community voices, promote civic responsibility, and empower young people to use media tools for dialogue and peacebuilding.
12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Fiapre Circuit Court has granted GH¢10,000 bail each to four persons arrested in April for allegedly smuggling more than 100 bags of cocoa beans from Côte d'Ivoire. The suspects, arrested by the Ghana Cocoa Board's Anti-Smuggling Unit and security operatives at Nkrankwanta, must reappear in court on May 13, 2026, and report weekly to police.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A fire razed an apartment housing Sunyani Circuit Court and District Court B on the Sunyani Municipal Assembly premises last Sunday morning, destroying courtrooms, judges' chambers, registrar's office, and court documents. Firefighters struggled to access water, with local fire hydrants dried up, forcing them to draw water from a private facility to contain the blaze.
27 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
An overnight fire razed Sunyani District Court B on Sunday, destroying court records, computers, and equipment housed in the registrar's office, judges' chambers, courtrooms, and other sections. Fire fighters from the Sunyani Municipal and Abesim commands responded, though initial water shortages hampered efforts.
27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →