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Frank Amoakohene

Also known as: Dr. Frank Amoakohene · Dr. Amoakohene · Ashanti Regional Minister Frank Amoakohene · Dr. Frank Amoakohenen · Dr Frank Amoakohene · Dr Amoakohene

Ashanti Regional Minister who has warned students against indiscipline, vandalism, and mob justice in schools and cautioned against illegal mining activities.

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Among the dignitaries present were the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, Member of Parliament for Akyem Abuakwa South, Kingsley Agyeman, and the Municipal Chief Executive for Abuakwa South, Addo Aikins Junior.

    Akyem Sagyimase Queen Mother launches foundation to empower youth, women and vulnerable groups
  3. The Chronicle

    Frank Amoakohene, now the Ashanti Regional Minister. According to him, he is confident and has a proactive mindset that focuses on solutions, embraces resilience and expects favourable outcomes.

    Lawyer Sarfo Duku Declares to Contest NDC Ashanti Regional Secretary Position
  4. The Chronicle

    Frank Amoakohene, now the Ashanti Regional Minister. According to him, he is confident and has a proactive mindset that focuses on solutions, embraces resilience and expects favourable outcomes.

    Lawyer Sarfo Duku Declares to Contest NDC Ashanti Regional Secretary Position
  5. Joy Online

    Frank Amoakohene, has appealed to the Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, to consider the establishment of a specialized sanitation court to strengthen the enforcement of environmental sanitation laws and help tackle the growing problem of filth across the country.

    Ashanti Regional Minister appeals for specialized sanitation court to tackle filth
  6. The Chronicle

    Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister and the Metro Waste Management Director, Mr.

    Kumasi Mayor Vows To Punish Sanitation Offenders
  7. The Chronicle

    Dr Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, has commended Belco Heavy Machinery and Construction Limited and Prudent Link Engineering and Construction for the remarkable progress made on the construction of a modern six-unit classroom block for Agogoso D/A Primary School

    Ashanti Regional Minister Commends Two Contractors In Atwima Mponua
  8. The Chronicle

    Frank Amoakohene, in a speech read on his behalf, expressed happiness over the provision of the two facilities by AngloGold for the two communities.

    AGA Commissions Two Health Centres for Apitikooko, Binsere/Dokyiwa Communities
  9. The Chronicle

    Frank Amoakohene, Ashanti Regional Minister, said safeguarding the rights and dignity of Ghanaian children required the collaboration of communities, parents, and chiefs.

    Labour Minister Declares First Child Labour-Free Zone In Three Farming Communities
  10. Daily Guide

    Hafiz Adams, as well as the Ashanti Regional Minister, Frank Amoakohene, and the Bono East Regional Minister, Francis Owusu Antwi, who represented Ghana’s 16 Regional Ministers at the engagement.

    ‘Mahama Cares’ Seeks Chiefs’ Support
  11. Joy Online

    Delivering the keynote address, the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, pledged the government’s full support for the successful implementation of the 24-Hour Economy policy, particularly in the health sector.

    Pharmaceutical Society backs 24-Hour Economy, seeks security and tax relief for pharmacies

Monday 17 August

  1. Columnist urges President Mahama to scrap Black Star Experience initiative

    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

Thursday 13 August

  1. Mahama urges youth to lead Ghana's digital transformation

    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

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Kumasi Academy launches 70th anniversary celebration

    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

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Foundation renovates female prison health facility in Kumasi

    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

  2. MTN Ghana marks 30 years with digital inclusion focus

    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

  3. Ashanti minister warns students against indiscipline and teacher attacks

    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

Monday 10 August

  1. Ashanti Regional Minister warns students against mob justice

    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

  2. GMA Wellness Walk promotes healthy living in Kumasi

    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

Monday 3 August

  1. SOGOG unveils Kumasi Declaration to end preventable maternal deaths

    The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to ending preventable maternal deaths by 2030, designating Kumasi as a key intervention area. Ghana records an estimated 300 deaths per 100,000 live births, and the Ashanti region saw a 51% surge in maternal deaths with 232 fatalities in the first half of 2025.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Fifteen suspected galamseyers arrested near Obuasi school

    Fifteen suspected illegal miners, including an alleged kingpin, were arrested and three excavators seized during a joint security operation near Sanso Methodist School in Obuasi after a viral video exposed the site. The miners had been operating for about two weeks before the operation was launched.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Obstetricians convene in Kumasi to address preventable maternal deaths

    The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Ghana held its 2026 Annual General and Scientific Meeting in Kumasi under the theme "Every Mother Counts: Ending Preventable Maternal Deaths in Ghana," bringing together health professionals to discuss strategies for reducing maternal mortality to fewer than 70 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2030 in line with SDG targets.

    3 August 2026 · The Chronicle

Friday 31 July

  1. 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

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Health ministry briefs Asantehene on medical trust fund expansion

    The Ministry of Health and Ghana Medical Trust Fund briefed Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II on the Fund's progress and plans to expand access to specialised healthcare across the country, with a focus on reducing financial burden on patients requiring treatment for chronic non-communicable diseases.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 July

  1. Minister Amoakohene and Paul Yandoh redefine political rivalry with humour

    An opinion piece commends the exchanges between Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene and NPP's Paul Yandoh for demonstrating that political rivalry can coexist with personal respect and humour, citing Yandoh's witty television style and Amoakohene's mature responses to criticism rather than personal attacks.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ejisu MCE faces one-week ultimatum to resign or face vote

    Twenty-nine members of the Ejisu Municipal Assembly have given MCE Jerryne Asante one week to resign or face a vote of no confidence, citing financial mismanagement, abuse of power, and poor administrative leadership. The move follows unaddressed directives from the Assembly's Public Relations and Complaints Committee issued in April.

    27 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Saturday 25 July

  1. Ghana Medical Trust Fund updates Otumfuo on healthcare reforms

    The Ministry of Health and Ghana Medical Trust Fund leadership visited Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at Manhyia Palace to brief him on progress since the Trust Fund's establishment and its vision for expanding access to specialised healthcare for Ghanaians with chronic non-communicable diseases.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 24 July

  1. Twenty-nine Ejisu assembly members to vote no confidence against MCE

    Twenty-nine aggrieved assembly members of Ejisu Municipal have resolved to pass a vote of no confidence in Municipal Chief Executive Jerryne Asante, citing allegations of financial mismanagement, abuse of power, and poor administrative leadership. They allege the MCE failed to address pressing issues including oversight of a court-ordered demolition and diversion of GH29,000 in property rates and business permits collected in August 2025.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 23 July

  1. Atwima Kwanwoma DCE seeks Italian partnerships for water projects

    The District Chief Executive for Atwima Kwanwoma has engaged Italian water technology companies at an Italy-Ghana Water Technology Workshop to explore partnerships and improve water supply systems in the district. The workshop, organised by the Italian Trade Agency in collaboration with BolognaFiere and Accadueo, brought together experts and stakeholders to discuss modern water treatment technologies and sustainable infrastructure solutions.

    23 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Chief Justice lauds traditional leaders for resolving disputes

    Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie commended traditional leaders for their roles in maintaining peace and order and peacefully adjudicating community disputes, which he said has reduced the burden on courts. He called for closer collaboration between the chieftaincy institution and judiciary to improve justice delivery.

    22 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 20 July

  1. Akyem Sagyimase enstools new queen mother focused on development

    Nana Afia Ofosua Danquah I was enstooled as Queen Mother of Akyem Sagyimase on February 8, 2025, with a focus on championing welfare and education. She launched the Nana Afia Ofosua Foundation in July 2026 to drive sustainable community development across the area.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Akyem Sagyimase Queen Mother launches youth, women empowerment foundation

    Nana Afia Ofosua Danquah I, Queen Mother of Akyem Sagyimase, has officially launched the Nana Afia Ofosua Foundation to improve the lives of young people, women, children, the aged and vulnerable members of society through vocational skills, education support, and healthcare assistance.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 17 July

  1. Lawyer Sarfo Duku contests NDC Ashanti Regional Secretary position

    Lawyer Samuel Sarfo Duku has announced his intention to run for the Ashanti Regional Secretary position of the NDC ahead of the 2028 general elections, arguing that his track record in public and private service qualifies him to strengthen the party's performance in the region.

    17 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. Lawyer declares candidacy for NDC Ashanti regional secretary

    Lawyer Samuel Sarfo Duku has announced his intention to contest for the Ashanti Regional Secretary position of the ruling NDC, arguing that his track record in public and private service qualifies him to replace the outgoing regional secretary, now Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene.

    17 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Thursday 16 July

  1. Ashanti Minister seeks specialized court for sanitation law enforcement

    The Ashanti Regional Minister has appealed to the Chief Justice to establish a specialized sanitation court to accelerate prosecution of environmental sanitation offences and address persistent filth across the country. The Minister argued that judicial delays weaken enforcement and that a dedicated court would enable swift adjudication and timely sanctions for violators.

    16 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Kumasi Mayor pledges crackdown on sanitation offenders

    The Mayor of Kumasi vows to punish those who litter indiscriminately and has called on business owners in the Central Business District to help monitor and stop offenders. He notes that waste disposal clogs gutters and causes flooding, and that despite Assembly efforts to maintain drains, the situation deteriorates quickly due to human activities.

    14 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. Ashanti minister commends contractors for rapid project progress

    The Ashanti Regional Minister has praised Belco Heavy Machinery and Construction Limited and Prudent Link Engineering and Construction for their work on a six-unit classroom block at Agogoso D/A Primary School (95% complete in 12 weeks of a 32-week contract) and a 24-hour Economy Market Project in Atwima Mponua District, urging other contractors to emulate their dedication.

    14 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 13 July

  1. AngloGold Ashanti commissions two health centres in Obuasi Municipality

    AngloGold Ashanti has commissioned two health centres in Apitikooko and Binsere/Dokyiwa communities in Obuasi Municipality, Ashanti region. The Apitikooko facility cost GHc4,077,496 and the Binsere/Dokyiwa facility cost GHc2,712,264; the company says the investment reflects its commitment to improving healthcare in host communities and has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Municipality and Health Directorate for facility maintenance.

    13 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Thursday 9 July

  1. Labour Minister declares Ghana's first child labour-free zones

    The Minister of Labour has declared three cocoa farming communities in the Ashanti and Western North Regions as Ghana's first Child Labour-Free Zones. The initiative, supported by the Government of Japan, is described as a community-driven approach to eliminate child labour in cocoa-producing areas.

    9 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Ghana Medical Trust Fund appeals to chiefs for healthcare access

    The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (Mahama Cares) appealed to the National House of Chiefs to support government efforts expanding access to specialised healthcare for Ghanaians with chronic non-communicable diseases. The delegation, led by Board Chairperson Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, said traditional leaders are essential partners in ensuring the Fund's benefits reach communities across the country.

    7 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 6 July

  1. Pharmaceutical Society backs 24-hour economy, calls for security and tax relief

    The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana has welcomed the government's 24-Hour Economy initiative and 24-Hour Economy Market project, saying that adequate security, tax relief, and guaranteed market access will enable pharmacies to operate round-the-clock and improve access to essential medicines. The Society has urged government to work with stakeholders to address challenges including security, staffing, electricity, and logistics to ensure the policy's sustainability.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

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