Also known as: Ketu North Constituency
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The Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Eric Edem Agbana, has welcomed the approval of a US$300 million facility by the World Bank under the Secondary Education Reform and Resilience Project (STARR-J), describing it as a major boost for Ghana’s education sector. …
Edem Agbana welcomes $300m World Bank support for secondary educationJoy Online
The Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Eric Edem Agbana, says he is hopeful that the newly approved US$300 million STARR-J Project will bring meaningful improvements to educational infrastructure in schools within his constituency and across Ghana. …
STARR-J Project could transform learning conditions in Ketu North schools – Edem AgbanaJoy Online
… The announcement was made by the founder of the academy and Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Eric Edem Agbana, in a Facebook post on Tuesday, June 16. …
Nukunu Sports Academy to support young football enthusiast until he turns 14The Ghanaian Times
More than 300 young farmers, drawn from Ketu North, Ketu South and other communities across the southern and middle belts of the country, have completed training in the operation and maintenance of modern farm machinery. …
300 youth trained in farm machinery operation to boost agricJoy Online
Martin Amenaki, Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ketu North, has called for increased investment in agricultural mechanisation and modern farming practices to boost productivity, strengthen food security, and drive economic growth. …
Ketu North MCE advocates agricultural mechanisation to boost productivityJoy Online
… Mr John Dumelo, Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, announced this in Parliament on Thursday when responding to an urgent question posed by Mr Eric Edem Agbana, Member of Parliament for Ketu North. …
Gov’t registers 45 LBCs to purchase grains to tackle food glutJoy Online
… Mr Dumelo, while responding to an urgent question posed by Mr Eric Edem Agbana, Member of Parliament for Ketu North, said the government budgeted GHS100 million in November 2025 and additional GHS200 million in 2026 to purchase excess grains. …
Gov’t has distributed 1.7 million poultry birds under Nkoko NkitsinkitsiThe Chronicle
… The community further pointed out that the Ho-Denu road corridor passes through five district capitals – Ho, Agortime-Ziope, Akatsi North, Ketu North and Ketu South – and has been earmarked for rehabilitation. …
Ave-Dakpa Community Appeals For Inclusion In Dual Carriageway ProjectJoy Online
The Ketu North Municipal Assembly (KNMA), in collaboration with Auburn University Outreach, has announced a two-day free health screening programme for residents in the municipality. …
Ketu North Municipal, Auburn University outreach to offer free health screeningJoy Online
… The Council argued that the present location remained the most accessible and strategically positioned for justice delivery within the southern corridor of the Volta Region, serving communities across Ketu South, Ketu North, Akatsi South, Akatsi North, and parts of the Anlo area. …
Aflao Traditional Council opposes relocation of High CourtThe Deputy CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme commended the Adwumawura Programme for empowering women with skills and support to improve livelihoods across the country, encouraging greater participation at grassroots level.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme commended the Adwumawura Programme for empowering women with skills and support to improve livelihoods across the country, encouraging greater participation at grassroots level.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A development expert presents "Job Creation Through Policy: A Blueprint for Ghana's Entrepreneurial Development & Industrial Transformation," citing Ghana Statistical Service data showing national unemployment at 13.0% in 2023 and youth joblessness at 21.9%, while highlighting underemployment and low-wage work as critical issues.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Eric Edem Agbana, MP for Ketu North, outlined interventions in education, health, agriculture and infrastructure at his quarterly accountability forum, including scholarships for over 800 tertiary students, support for 1,200 teachers' professional development, and furniture provision to all four second-cycle institutions in the constituency.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship, the second edition of the competition, is taking place at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, organised by the Ghana Football Association with MTN support as part of youth development efforts. Early standout results include Greater Accra's 6–0 victory over Upper East, while Northern Region and Volta Region have suffered successive defeats.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Twenty soccer players drawn from 15 districts across Volta Region have begun camping in Akatsi to prepare for the upcoming Inter-Regional Basic Schools Sports Festival, which features soccer, volleyball, athletics, and other sports.
25 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The National Democratic Congress Volta Regional Communication team conducted a monitoring exercise across Agortime-Ziope, Ketu South, Ketu North and Anloga districts to assess ongoing and completed development projects in education, health, roads, markets and other sectors, aiming to verify project status and improve communication on their impact.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Mama Atrato II, Queen Mother of Ho-Dome, has alleged that delegates in the Volta Region's Council of State election were paid GH¢5,000 each to vote for particular candidates, and that delegates were transported and accommodated at a hotel in Sogakope. She attributed the Volta Region's slow development to the monetisation of the electoral process over competence.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Queen Mother of Ho-Dome has expressed optimism that abolishing the delegate system in Council of State elections will enable the election of representatives genuinely committed to Volta Region's development, and address what she sees as the growing influence of money in selecting public office holders.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ketu North MP Eric Edem Agbana defended the government's expenditure programme during 2026 mid-year budget debate, arguing that fiscal discipline should not be mistaken for unwillingness to spend and that the Mahama administration is adopting prudent, strategic investments rather than excessive spending.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ketu North MP Eric Edem Agbana has accused the Minority in Parliament of being accustomed to reckless public spending, arguing that this explains its criticism of the government's fiscal discipline during Wednesday's debate on the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review. He contended that the Mahama administration's restraint in expenditure and focus on priority sectors reflects responsible fiscal policy, unlike the opposition's past experience in government.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Enoch Amegbletor, a former Ketu North NPP Parliamentary Candidate, is vying for the Volta Regional NPP Communications Officer position after passing vetting, competing against incumbent Perry Quarshie Nuwordu and Zain Suleymam. Amegbletor, with 20 years of experience in communication and media, aims to improve the NPP's electoral performance in the Volta Region ahead of 2028.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ketu North Skills and Apprenticeship Programme has begun distributing sewing machines, hairdryers and other vocational tools to apprentices who have completed at least three months of practical training. The 525 enrolled beneficiaries have had their apprenticeship fees fully paid and received cash support, with tool distribution now underway to prepare them for self-employment.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ketu North Skills and Apprenticeship Programme, established by MP Eric Edem Agbana, has begun distributing sewing machines, hairdryers and other vocational tools to apprentices who have completed at least three months of practical training. The 525 enrolled beneficiaries have had their apprenticeship fees fully paid and received cash support for their training.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Electricity Company of Ghana and the Power Tennis Club have inaugurated a renovated tennis court in Accra to promote sports development and community engagement. The facility, originally built in 1994, was upgraded through contributions from the club's executives, patrons, and donors.
20 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A three-unit classroom block completed in 2021 at Kamalo D/A Junior High School in Kwahu Afram Plains North has been abandoned due to severe bat infestation; the absence of a ceiling allowed bats to occupy the building, leaving it filled with droppings and stench, forcing the headmaster and teacher to conduct lessons for about 197 pupils in an open-sided pavilion instead.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Dzodze Traditional Council has formally notified the Ketu North Municipal Assembly and other state institutions of the appointment of Torgbui Ege IV as Acting President of the Council, approved by the Volta Regional House of Chiefs on June 18 in accordance with the Chieftaincy Act, 2008. The one-year appointment follows due process pending resolution of a chieftaincy matter affecting the Traditional Area.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Member of Parliament for Keta has called for urgent intervention as severe flooding devastates communities across the constituency, submerging homes and destroying farmlands. The MP described it as one of the worst floods the area has experienced in recent years, affecting multiple communities including Klovi, Anloga, Afiadenyigba and Keta, with impacts extending to neighbouring constituencies.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Interior Minister told Parliament that more than 60 communities in the Volta Region were affected by recent flooding from heavy rains, with over 1,200 people displaced in parts of the Western North Region. The Minister said the Volta Region floods were not life-threatening, and emergency response agencies have been monitoring and supporting affected residents.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) inspected a petroleum-funded road project in Volta Region and found that the Ehi-Dzodze Road remained unsurfaced despite records showing petroleum revenue allocations for bitumen surfacing; residents told the Committee that only drainage works had been undertaken. The discrepancy has prompted PIAC to seek clarification from relevant authorities amid concerns about delays and oversight of oil-revenue-financed projects.
23 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Nukunu Football Club has partnered with The Hope Brand to strengthen its identity, increase national visibility, and showcase football talent from the Volta Region. The partnership aims to support the club's goal of building a professional institution while creating opportunities for young people and promoting community development.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has received approval for a US$300 million World Bank facility under the Secondary Education Reform and Resilience Project to improve infrastructure in secondary schools, addressing overcrowded classrooms, inadequate dormitories, and limited laboratory facilities, particularly in Category B and C schools.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The US$300 million STARR-J Project, approved with World Bank support, aims to improve educational infrastructure in schools including those in Ketu North, according to the constituency's MP Eric Edem Agbana. The project will fund classrooms, dormitories, and laboratories to create better learning environments and address long-standing facility deficits.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Nukunu Sports Academy has pledged to provide a young footballer who approached the academy below its minimum recruitment age of 14 with football boots, a personal football, school fees, and learning materials until he reaches the eligible age. The academy's founder and Ketu North MP Eric Edem Agbana announced the support in a Facebook post, describing the boy as "a star in the making" and noting his determination impressed the academy's leadership.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
More than 300 young farmers from southern and middle belt communities completed a two-day training in the operation and maintenance of modern farm machinery, organised by BonAgro LOVOL in partnership with Weichai LOVOL Global and PanAfrica Savings and Loans to improve agricultural productivity and attract youth to farming.
15 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ketu North Municipal Chief Executive has called for increased investment in agricultural mechanisation and modern farming practices to boost productivity and food security. He made the remarks at a Farm Machinery Training and Capacity Development Programme in Avalavi on June 11.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government has registered 45 licensed buying companies through the Ghana Buffer Stock Company to purchase grains directly from farmers at guaranteed minimum prices, aiming to address grain gluts and protect farmer incomes. The initiative is backed by GHS100 million budgeted in November 2025 and GHS200 million in the 2026 budget, with support from the World Bank Group to refurbish storage warehouses nationwide.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Government has distributed 1.7 million poultry birds to farmers under the Feed Ghana Programme (Nkoko Nkitsinkitsi), according to the Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture. The government has also registered 45 licensed buying companies to purchase grains at guaranteed minimum prices and allocated GHS100 million (November 2025) and GHS200 million (2026) to address grain surpluses and protect farmer incomes.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Residents and traditional authorities of Ave-Dakpa in Akatsi North District have appealed to the government to include the township in the proposed dual carriageway development along the Ho-Denu highway corridor under the Big Push infrastructure programme, citing long-standing road safety challenges and at least 46 deaths since 1980.
4 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ketu North Municipal Assembly, in collaboration with Auburn University Outreach, will hold a two-day free health screening programme on 2–3 June 2026 at the Kuli CHPS Compound. Services include blood pressure checks, blood sugar testing, BMI assessment, eye screening, general medical examinations, and treatment of minor ailments.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Aflao Traditional Council has rejected a proposal to relocate the High Court serving Ketu South Municipality to Glidzi, arguing that infrastructure challenges should be addressed through reconstruction at the current Denu site, which they view as more accessible and strategically positioned for justice delivery in the southern Volta Region.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →