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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The Chronicle
… Frank Amoakohene and pledged his support to reverse the degradation in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Authority and the Bosomtwe District Assembly. …
Otumfuo To Government: Don’t Spare Illegal MinersThe Chronicle
… Frank Amoakohene, for his dedication, describing him as a hardworking and visionary leader. …
Jinapor Assures Kumasi residents of Sustainable Power SupplyJoy Online
… 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 KumasiThe Chronicle
… 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 DedesuaJoy Online
… 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 JunctionJoy Online
… 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 complexThe Ghanaian Times
… Speaking at the graduation ceremony in Accra on Saturday, the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, called for a fundamental shift in national attitudes towards youth employment and development. …
660 graduate from University of Gold CoastJoy Online
… The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, who was the guest speaker at the event, lauded the initiative and called on investors to take advantage of the region’s business-friendly environment. …
Health professionals raise concern over rise in non-communicable diseases in Ashanti RegionJoy Online
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 securityKwame 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →