… Frank Amoakohene, for his dedication, describing him as a hardworking and visionary leader. …
Jinapor Assures Kumasi residents of Sustainable Power SupplyGhana Minute.
Tuesday, 12 May 2026
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Frank Amoakohene
Also known as: Dr. Frank Amoakohene · Dr. Amoakohene · Ashanti Regional Minister Frank Amoakohene · Dr. Frank Amoakohenen
Ashanti Regional Minister who has called for support for women-led enterprises and faced criticism over his approach to illegal mining.
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- May 2026
… Kpekpena said this when led a team of officials from ECG to pay a working visit to Dr Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister. …
ECG revives two key stalled projects in Kumasi… Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, said the project would reshape communities and livelihoods at a time when demand for affordable housing is rising. …
President Mahama Cuts Sod For 1,000-Unit Green City Housing Project At Dedesua… Sadiq, urged residents to take sanitation seriously and follow directives from national leadership. “I will advise the residents to take the sanitation exercise seriously,” he said, referencing calls by President John Dramani Mahama and Ashanti Regional Minister Frank Amoakohene …
Old Tafo Assembly cracks down on encroachment at Atimatim Junction… Frank Amoakohene stressed the importance of continuity in governance, noting that the successful completion of the project reflects the collective efforts of successive administrations. …
Accommodation constraints threaten audit independence despite new Kumasi office complex… The event was attended by the Ashanti Regional Minister, Frank Amoakohene, Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) Mayor, Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, and the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu. …
May Day: TUC expects economic growth to reflect in job security- April 2026
Ashanti minister calls for support for women-led enterprises
… ty and clearer pathways to expansion. “There is value in the conversations, but what matters is what happens after,” one participant said, echoing a broader sentiment among attendees. “We want to see real opportunities come out of this.” Ashanti Regional Minister Frank Amoakohene …
Women in Business Dialogue Series: Participants backs result-driven platform… Frank Amoakohene, has called for renewed commitment to empower women-led enterprises… describing them as central to economic transformation. …
Ashanti Regional Minister advocates renewed commitment to women-led enterprises
… Frank Amoakohene, urging him to shift attention from social media to tackling illegal mining, which he says is undermining government efforts. …
“Stop the social media escapades and work” – Titus Glover to Ashanti Regional Minister… Frank Amoakohene.
Otumfuo praises KGL Group, Alex Daddey for driving Ghana’s development
Mining & Energy
Energy Minister pledges reliable power supply for Kumasi region
The News
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition has assured Kumasi and Ashanti Region residents of sustainable power supply as the ministry upgrades transformers and installs new ones, with improvements expected by the end of the third quarter. The minister visited ECG and GRIDCo facilities and said the government aims to address power instability and eliminate load shedding in the region.
22 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Yesterday
Energy Minister pledges reliable power supply for Kumasi region
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition has assured Kumasi and Ashanti Region residents of sustainable power supply as the ministry upgrades transformers and installs new ones, with improvements expected by the end of the third quarter. The minister visited ECG and GRIDCo facilities and said the government aims to address power instability and eliminate load shedding in the region.
22 hours ago · The Chronicle →
ECG revives two stalled power infrastructure projects in Kumasi
The Electricity Company of Ghana has revived two stalled projects in Kumasi: a link from Anwomaso Bulk Supply Point to Kaase and a link from Ridge Bulk Supply Point through Neoplan Primary Substation to Barekese. The ECG is undertaking the upgrades to address capacity constraints at substations and feeders that have caused frequent power outages and low voltage in the region.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama launches 1,000-unit green housing project in Bosomtwe
President John Mahama has cut sod for the Green City Housing Project at Dedesua in the Bosomtwe District, a 200-acre development by the State Housing Company Limited expected to deliver over 1,000 housing units with modern designs and environmental sustainability, while creating jobs and economic opportunities in the region.
11 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Wednesday 6 May
Old Tafo Assembly removes unauthorized structures at Atimatim Junction
Authorities in Old Tafo Municipality have carried out a clean-up and decongestion exercise at Atimatim Junction, clearing waste and removing containers, and have warned residents and traders to comply with sanitation regulations or face removal of unauthorized structures and fines for indiscriminate dumping.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 5 May
70% of auditors housed by assemblies they audit, independence threatened
Ghana Audit Service leadership has raised concerns that auditor independence is compromised because 70 per cent of audit operations are accommodated by the district assemblies they oversee, while only 30 per cent operate from independent offices. The Auditor General highlighted risks including undue familiarity and weakened objectivity while commissioning a new Ashanti regional office complex in Kumasi.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Friday 1 May
TUC: Economic growth must create quality jobs for workers
The Ashanti Regional Secretary of the Trades Union Congress said that economic growth without job creation is exclusionary, and many jobs created are of poor quality. The TUC called on the government to prioritize worker welfare and quality employment to match economic growth.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Wednesday 29 April
Women in Business Dialogue Series builds practical support platform
Participants at the Women in Business Dialogue Series in Kumasi praised the platform for moving beyond discussion to deliver tangible results for female-led enterprises, citing achievements in providing business exposure, advocating favourable policies, and facilitating linkages with markets and financial institutions. The event brought together women entrepreneurs, young agripreneurs, financial institutions and policymakers to address barriers including limited access to finance, weak business formalisation and constrained market access.
29 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Tuesday 28 April
Ashanti minister calls for support for women-led enterprises
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has called for renewed commitment to empower women-led enterprises, describing them as central to economic transformation. Speaking at the 2026 Women in Business Dialogue Series in Kumasi, he highlighted persistent barriers including limited access to finance, weak market linkages and gaps in digital skills.
28 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Monday 27 April
Titus Glover urges Ashanti minister to focus on illegal mining
Former Greater Accra Regional Minister Titus Glover has criticised the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, for focusing on social media rather than tackling illegal mining. Glover said the minister must take a more proactive hands-on leadership role to address the scale of destruction caused by galamsey.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Sunday 26 April
Otumfuo commends KGL Group's Alex Daddey for Ghana development
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II praised Alex Appau Daddey and KGL Group as an outstanding Ghanaian enterprise, highlighting the company's construction of a mental health facility, payment of GH₵153 million in taxes this year, and sponsorship support. Otumfuo also commended other Ghanaian businesses including Sir Sam Jonah's for contributing to national development across various sectors.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →