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Kwame Asare Obeng

Also known as: Member of Parliament for Kwame Asare Obeng · Mr Kwame Asare Obeng

Kwame Asare Obeng — independent Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central elected in 2024, pursuing infrastructure and industrialisation projects including solar facilities and an eco-tourism park.

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    The Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, has announced plans to develop what he describes as the biggest solar energy facility in Africa to support industrial growth in the country.

    A Plus announces plans for Africa’s largest solar energy facility in Gomoa
  3. Business & Financial Times

    By: Cyril QUANSAH-QUAINOO When voters in Gomoa Central elected Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, as their Member of Parliament in the 2024 general election, many viewed the outcome as one of the biggest political upsets in Ghana’s recent democratic history.

    Kwame Asare Obeng (A-Plus): Could he be the Messiah Gomoa Central has been waiting for?
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    The Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, says the proposed Gomoa Eco Park in the Yenku Forest will become the biggest eco-tourism park in Africa and could rival the famous Kakum National Park.

    Gomoa Eco Park will be biggest in Africa – Kwame A Plus ‘cautions’ Kakum management
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, has toured a leading solar energy facility in Canada following the submission of a Letter of Intent and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for a proposed 270MW solar power project in his constituency.

    GSEZ Project: Kwame Asare Obeng tours Canada’s AKA solar facility
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    The Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Mr Kwame Asare Obeng, has called on members of the Vehicles and Assets Dealers Union of Ghana (VADUG) to remain united and work together to strengthen Ghana’s automobile industry.

    Stay united to grow auto industry – Gomoa Central MP
  7. May 2026
  8. Joy Online

    Introduction I have followed the arguments of the Member of Parliament for Gomoa West, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, to introduce a bill on paternity testing to Parliament.

    The scientific and legal case for proactive paternity verification in Ghana
  9. Joy Online

    The celebration also featured a surprise appearance by the Member of Parliament for Kwame Asare Obeng, who joined the event to wish the mothers an early Happy Mother’s Day.

    Mothers treated to fun, gifts and adventure at Joy FM’s Mummy’s Day Out
  10. The Ghanaian Times

    Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, affectionately called APlus has disclosed that all is set for maiden Gomoa Industrial Fair.

    Gomoa to host Industrial Fair in November; Organizers expect over 2000 blobal firms
  11. The Ghanaian Times

    Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, affectionately called APlus has disclosed that all is set for maiden Gomoa Industrial Fair.

    Gomoa to host Industrial Fair in November; Organizers expect over 2000 global firms
  12. Joy Online

    When Gomoa Central MP Kwame Asare Obeng recently unveiled a Private Member’s Bill proposing to criminalise “paternity fraud” and mandate DNA testing for every newborn in Ghana, it touched a raw and deeply emotional nerve.

    The Genetic Panopticon: The dangerous reality of mandating newborn DNA

Yesterday

  1. A-Plus announces plan for Africa's largest solar facility

    Gomoa Central MP Kwame Asare Obeng says he is developing what he describes as Africa's biggest solar energy facility to reduce Ghana's electricity costs and attract manufacturers, with significant progress expected by year-end.

    11 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

  2. A-Plus elected independent MP in Gomoa Central

    Kwame Asare Obeng (A-Plus) was elected as Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central in the 2024 general election as an independent candidate, an outcome viewed as a major political upset. Barely two years into his tenure, he is pursuing a development-oriented agenda focused on infrastructure, education, industrialisation, tourism and grassroots engagement.

    21 hours ago · Business & Financial Times

Thursday 25 June

  1. Gomoa Eco Park to rival Kakum as Africa's biggest eco-tourism park

    Kwame A Plus, MP for Gomoa Central, says the proposed Gomoa Eco Park in Yenku Forest will become the biggest eco-tourism park in Africa, featuring canopy walks, glass walkways, zip lines, hiking trails, quad biking and other attractions. He urged Kakum National Park management to invest more to remain competitive.

    25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 18 June

  1. MP tours Canadian solar facility for 270MW Gomoa project

    Kwame Asare Obeng, MP for Gomoa Central, visited AKA Energy Systems in Canada to inspect technology for a proposed 270MW solar power project that will support the Gomoa Special Economic Zone. The facility is intended to provide energy security and enable manufacturing and exports under AfCFTA.

    18 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Gomoa Central MP urges vehicle dealers to stay united

    The Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central called on members of the Vehicles and Assets Dealers Union of Ghana to remain united and work together to strengthen Ghana's automobile industry, noting that solidarity was essential for addressing challenges and contributing to national economic growth.

    16 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Opinion: Scientific case for Ghana's proactive paternity testing

    An opinion piece responds to Justice Sedinam Awo Kwadam's critique of a proposed compulsory paternity testing bill, arguing that while the judge's criminal law objections have merit—notably that DNA tests establish only biological linkage, not intent required for fraud—there is room for a scientifically and legally coherent alternative approach.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 9 May

  1. Joy FM celebrates mothers with gifts, games at Crown Forest event

    Joy FM hosted a Mummy's Day Out event on Saturday, May 9 at Crown Forest, where mothers participated in adventure activities, a quiz session, and games, with prizes including souvenirs, gift items, and free stays at Crown Forest Hotel.

    9 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Gomoa Industrial Fair set for November 2026, expects over 2,000 global firms

    Ghana's largest industrial fair will be held at Gomoa Special Economic Zone from November 27–29, 2026, with organizers expecting more than 2,000 global industries to participate, according to Gomoa Central MP Kwame Asare Obeng.

    5 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Gomoa to host inaugural industrial fair in November 2026

    The Gomoa Industrial Fair will be held at the Gomoa Special Economic Zone from November 27 to 29, 2026, and is expected to draw more than 2,000 global industries, according to Gomoa Central MP Kwame Asare Obeng. The fair aims to attract firms to establish operations in the zone.

    5 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 4 May

  1. Mandatory newborn DNA testing bill threatens privacy and rights

    Gomoa Central MP Kwame Asare Obeng proposed a Private Member's Bill to criminalise "paternity fraud" and mandate DNA testing for every newborn in Ghana. The article argues this opens risks to constitutional rights, public health priorities, and digital sovereignty, noting no democratic nation currently mandates universal DNA testing at birth.

    4 May 2026 · Joy Online

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