Also known as: Dr. Frank Amoakohene · Dr. Amoakohene · Ashanti Regional Minister Frank Amoakohene · Dr. Frank Amoakohenen · Dr Frank Amoakohene · Dr Amoakohene
Dr. Frank Amoakohene — Ashanti Regional Minister overseeing development projects including Boankra Logistics Terminal, Accra-Kumasi Expressway, and education infrastructure.
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How Dr Frank Amoakohene’s youth strategy in Ashanti offers lessons for all parties in 2026BYLINE: Full disclosure: I have a personal connection to this story. …
Beyond insults: The I.D.E.M playbook for political parties in the age of the ‘social media minister’Joy Online
… 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 securityBusiness & Financial Times
… 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 platformBusiness & Financial Times
… 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 enterprisesJoy Online
… 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 MinisterJoy Online
… Frank Amoakohene.
Otumfuo praises KGL Group, Alex Daddey for driving Ghana’s developmentThe Ashanti Regional Minister says inadequate funding has delayed completion of the Boankra Integrated and Logistics Terminal, and the government is working through the Ministry of Finance to develop a roadmap to mobilise resources and stakeholder support for the project.
2 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ashanti Regional Minister says inadequate funding has delayed completion of the Boankra Integrated and Logistics Terminal, and the government is working through the Ministry of Finance to develop a roadmap to mobilise resources and stakeholder support for the project.
2 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ashanti Regional Minister says the government is rallying sectors to explore funding options to complete the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal after taking over from a failed concessionaire. Phase one of the project is 65% complete, and the contractor JUSTMOH Construction states it will cost $165 million to finish the operational phase.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
More than 3,000 secondary and tertiary students attended the EducationUSA College Fair in Kumasi to seek guidance on studying in the United States, with over 20 US-based universities present to advise on admissions, visas, and scholarships. Ghana is the second highest sender of students to the United States in Sub-Saharan Africa, with over 12,800 students currently studying there.
26 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene held talks with former President John Agyekum Kufuor to discuss development priorities in Kumasi and Ashanti Region, focusing on educational and road construction works including the Sofoline Interchange project and infrastructure improvements at Prempeh College and Osei Tutu Senior High School.
25 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Okai Mintah, an aspirant for NDC National Youth Organizer, has highlighted the importance of creating opportunities for young people to take up leadership roles in the party and country, citing the performance of young appointees in the current administration as evidence of their capacity to contribute to public service.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has described the late District Chief Executive for Ahafo Ano South West, Abubakar Sedik, as an exceptional and hardworking administrator whose dedication contributed significantly to district development. The Regional Minister assured that government will continue development projects to preserve the late DCE's legacy.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's 2026 Nkrumahfest drew political leaders, government officials, and Pan-African advocates to commemorate Ghana's first President and discuss his vision for African unity, economic independence, and industrialisation. The event featured speakers including Prof. P.L.O. Lumumba, Samia Nkrumah (the late leader's daughter), and officials from both ruling and opposition parties.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Regional Minister has dismissed reports that a 12-unit classroom block at Mankranso is being demolished for a 24-Hour Economy Market project, stating instead it will be re-engineered and incorporated into the market while retaining its educational purpose. He explained that an alternative site was ruled out due to swampy terrain requiring extensive drainage work.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Service Authority aims to place about 70 percent of national service personnel in private institutions, as government institutions have limited capacity to retain them after service. The Authority is also exploring skills training for personnel to improve their chances of securing sustainable employment.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Region recorded a 25% drop in institutional maternal mortality in the first half of 2026, falling from 199.5 to 148.7 deaths per 100,000 live births. The improvement was attributed to targeted clinical interventions and expanded care at peripheral health facilities, though the rate remains above the national target of 125 per 100,000.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Regional Minister and District Chief Executive have denied reports that a classroom block at Mankranso is targeted for demolition to make way for a 24-hour market, dismissing the allegation as "false, misleading and politically motivated propaganda" after a viral video from an NPP Communications Officer raised concerns about the facility.
16 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Deputy Chief of Staff Nana Oye Bampoe Addo led a delegation of female government officials to pay a courtesy call on Nana Yaa Akyaa II, the newly nominated Asantehemaa, at Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on Monday, September 14, to extend goodwill and reaffirm collaboration between government and traditional leadership.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ashanti Regional Minister Dr Frank Amoakohene called on Ghanaians to support President John Mahama's government in completing the Accra-Kumasi Expressway, describing it as a monumental project necessary to improve transportation connectivity and address traffic congestion between the two cities. He said opposition to the project would undermine development interests in the Ashanti Region.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Chief of Staff Stan Xoese Dogbe has clarified that the government did not approve the siting of a market near a school in Ahafo Ano South District, Ashanti Region. The Ashanti Regional Minister halted construction after the issue was raised, and the community has been asked to find alternative land for the model market project.
14 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ashanti Regional Minister has ordered the District Assembly to halt activities related to an alleged plan to demolish a school in Ahafo Ano South West District for a 24-hour market project, after a viral video raised concerns. He assured the public that the school has not been demolished and has summoned stakeholders for a full review.
14 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ashanti Regional Minister has ordered a halt to the 24-Hour Economy Market project in Mankranso following claims that a school facility could be demolished to make way for construction. The Minister denied demolition plans and summoned stakeholders for a full review, while the District Chief Executive rejected the allegations as false and politically motivated.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
The Chief of Staff to the President, Dr Julius Debrah, has called for a strong partnership between government and the church to address challenges including poverty, teenage pregnancy, substance abuse, indiscipline, and crime, saying these issues cannot be solved by government alone and require a national response.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene has called for continuity in governance, arguing that Ghana's development must not restart after every change of government and that successive administrations should complete and sustain projects inherited from previous ones regardless of which party initiated them.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kwadaso Municipal Chief Executive Eric Asibey has responded to a petition from 'The Grassroots Movement' of the NDC in the constituency, which alleged he neglected party interests and prioritized personal gains. Asibey told The Chronicle the allegations come from people who opposed his nomination as MCE.
25 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
At least 23 people, including 11 children, have died after falling into abandoned illegal mining pits in Ashanti Region; 19 bodies have been recovered while four remain trapped. The Regional Minister said most victims were residents attempting to access their farms when they fell into uncovered pits, and reclamation efforts are underway to cover the abandoned sites.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Resident Engineer for Rango Construction Company disclosed that the Offinso-Anomangye road widening project in the Ashanti Region will be completed and handed over by October 31, 2027, though delays in compensation payments, structural obstructions, and damage to completed works have slowed progress.
24 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Kwame Dadzie, in an open letter to President Mahama, calls for the scrapping of the Black Star Experience—a campaign initiative promised to position Ghana as a Culture, Arts, and Tourism brand—citing five months of inactivity and a lack of clear execution that suggests the NDC may complete its term without making meaningful progress on the project.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has challenged Ghanaian youth to move from being consumers of technology to becoming creators and innovators, saying emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, blockchain, digital commerce and automation present major opportunities for jobs and sustainable livelihoods.
13 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Kumasi Academy has begun marking seven decades of academic excellence and service to Ghana with a 70th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, 8 August 2026, themed "Shaping Character, Cultivating Minds and Nursing Souls." The launch assembled alumni, students, government officials, traditional leaders, and parents to reflect on the institution's achievements and renew its commitment to producing responsible citizens.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Osagyefo Kpolly Armah Foundation, in collaboration with the Ashanti Regional Prisons Command, has renovated and commissioned the female prison health facility at the Central Prisons in Kumasi. The project included expanded office space for officers and a urinal, aimed at strengthening partnership with the Ghana Prisons Service and improving healthcare delivery for inmates and officers.
11 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
MTN Ghana reaffirmed its commitment to digital inclusion, economic growth and community development through investments in network expansion and enterprise solutions as part of its 30th anniversary celebration. The company accounts for about six per cent of the country's total tax revenue and plans to invest US$1.1 billion over the next period.
11 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Dr Frank Amoakohene, Ashanti Regional Minister, has cautioned students against vandalism and assaults on teachers, citing concerns that such behavior disrupts academic work and the educational environment. He made the appeal while addressing students at Kumasi Academy during the launch of the school's 70th anniversary celebrations.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Regional Security Council has launched investigations into violent disturbances at Obuasi Senior High Technical School on August 5, during which the headmaster was assaulted and school property vandalized. Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene warned students against taking the law into their own hands and said those found culpable would face the full rigours of the law.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Division of the Ghana Medical Association held a 10-kilometre wellness walk in Kumasi on Saturday to promote healthy living and preventive healthcare, drawing doctors, healthcare professionals, government officials, and fitness enthusiasts. The event highlighted the burden of non-communicable diseases and stressed the importance of regular physical activity in preventing conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and heart disease.
10 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →