Old Tafo

Also known as: Old Tafo Municipality

2026-04-262026-10-07

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April 2026
30 AprJoy Online
Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has strongly criticised the government over what he describes as a “shocking and unacceptable U-turn” on the reintroduction of entrance examinations into the Ghana School of Law system. …
Vincent Ekow Assafuah slams gov’t over ‘u-turn’ on Ghana School of Law entrance exams
26 AprJoy Online
For many residents of Old Tafo in the Ashanti region, access to clean and safe drinking water remains a daily struggle. …
Old Tafo begins 15 mechanised boreholes, 39 more left to reach 54-borehole target

Society

Old Tafo MCE pledges drainage repairs after residents raise alarm

The News

Residents in Old Tafo, Ashanti Region, have raised concerns over faulty drainage systems during a sanitation exercise, warning that stagnant water poses health risks and could worsen flooding. The Municipal Chief Executive acknowledged the problems—including gutters without proper slope and obstruction from water pipes—and pledged the Assembly would work with relevant authorities to address them.

6 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 6 September

Old Tafo MCE pledges drainage repairs after residents raise alarm
Residents in Old Tafo, Ashanti Region, have raised concerns over faulty drainage systems during a sanitation exercise, warning that stagnant water poses health risks and could worsen flooding. The Municipal Chief Executive acknowledged the problems—including gutters without proper slope and obstruction from water pipes—and pledged the Assembly would work with relevant authorities to address them.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 24 August

Minority dismisses Gyamfi extortion claim, pursues Bank of Ghana inquiry
Ghana's parliamentary Minority has challenged Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi to substantiate extortion allegations against Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, saying it will not be distracted from pursuing a parliamentary inquiry into a reported US$1.7 billion loss associated with the Bank of Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 12 August

Opposition MP calls for sustainable jobs over youth development rhetoric
Vincent Ekow Assafuah, Ranking Member of the Select Committee on Youth, Sports and Culture, has urged the government to move beyond political slogans and create sustainable jobs and opportunities for young people. He criticised reliance on "propaganda" and called for a deliberate national strategy linking education and skills training to industry, entrepreneurship, technology, agriculture and the creative economy.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 11 August

Tafo Zongo residents accept losses from new road project
Structures including shops, a school, and mosques are being cleared in Tafo Zongo, Ashanti Region, to make way for an 800-metre road along a previously undeveloped corridor. Residents who lost property say they support the project despite personal costs, expecting improved access and economic benefits.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 7 August

NPP Ashanti secretary praises party unity ahead of elections
An NPP Constituency Secretary in Ashanti commended the party's National Steering Committee for maintaining current constituency executives in 10 regional constituencies, saying the decision clears the path for Ashanti regional elections on August 15 and reinforces the party's mission to maximize votes for its presidential candidate.
7 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 31 July

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 →

Tuesday 7 July

Old Tafo MP urges football reforms following World Cup exit
Old Tafo MP Vincent Ekow Assafuah has called for Ghana to use its World Cup elimination as an opportunity to address weaknesses in football policy, administration, infrastructure, talent development and long-term planning. He urged stronger governance structures, greater accountability and strategic investments in player development and coaching to restore Ghana's position among leading football nations.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
World Cup revenue must develop Ghana's football ecosystem – MP urges
Old Tafo MP Vincent Ekow Assafuah has urged football authorities to invest every cedi generated from Ghana's FIFA World Cup participation into developing the country's football ecosystem, including grassroots football, talent identification, coaching education, sports science, infrastructure, and women's football.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
MP calls for reinvesting World Cup proceeds into football development
Vincent Ekow Assafuah, Old Tafo MP and Ranking Member of Parliament's Committee on Youth and Sports, has called for reinvesting Ghana's FIFA World Cup proceeds into strategic programmes to rebuild the football sector, including grassroots football, youth development, infrastructure, coaching education, sports science and women's football rather than routine expenditure.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 22 June

Multi-vehicle crash leaves motorcyclist in coma
A multi-vehicle crash at Adabraka near Old Tafo in the Ashanti Region left a motorcyclist in a coma with multiple fractures and several other people injured. The Toyota V8 struck the motorcycle, then collided with a commercial tricycle, two parked vehicles, and a metal signpost after the driver reportedly stepped on the accelerator instead of the brake.
22 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Sunday 14 June

MP Assafuah warns legal education reform may reintroduce entrance exams
Vincent Ekow Assafuah, MP for Old Tafo, has raised concerns that Ghana's new legal education framework could indirectly reintroduce entrance examinations Parliament sought to abolish, as the interim directives allow institutions to set their own admission criteria for the Pre-Bar Course.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 13 May

MP criticises government over African Athletics Championship organisation
Old Tafo MP Vincent Ekow Assafuah has criticised the government over the organisation of the ongoing African Athletics Championship, citing accommodation challenges, transportation confusion, delayed preparations, and poor treatment of athletes, and describing it as a national embarrassment under the NDC administration.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Akyem Tafo chief opposes Parin Gold mining plans
The Chiefs and people of Akyem Tafo in the Eastern Region have strongly opposed plans by mining company Parin Gold Limited to undertake prospecting and possible mining activities in Old Tafo and surrounding communities, citing concerns about protection of water bodies, farmlands, and future generations from mining's effects.
13 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 11 May

Old Tafo MP demands clarity on Ghana School of Law entrance exams
The Member of Parliament for Old Tafo has called on the government to clarify whether prospective law students will still be required to sit entrance examinations to the Ghana School of Law following the President's assent to the Legal Education Reforms Bill 2025, with students seeking answers on whether an examination scheduled for July 31, 2026, will proceed.
11 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
MP seeks clarity on entrance exams under new legal education law
Vincent Ekow Assafuah, MP for Old Tafo, has called on the government to clarify whether prospective law students will still be required to sit entrance examinations to the Ghana School of Law following presidential assent to the Legal Education Reforms Bill, 2026. He criticized remarks by the Majority Chief Whip suggesting no official advertisement had been issued for examinations scheduled for July 31, 2026, saying such comments create false expectations among students.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 10 May

Assafuah urges government to fund Ghana Tennis Federation immediately
The Ranking Member on Parliament's Youth and Sports Committee has called for urgent government intervention to support the Ghana Tennis Federation with financial assistance for international tournament participation. He warned that without quick support, Ghana risks missing important competitions that provide critical exposure and development for athletes.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 7 May

Old Tafo MP endorses Nana B for NPP First Vice Chairman
Vincent Ekow Assafuah, MP for Old Tafo, has endorsed Nana B's bid for the position of National First Vice Chairman of the NPP, describing him as a bold and experienced figure capable of strengthening the party's internal cohesion and defending its interests.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
BECE 2026 progressing smoothly in Old Tafo Municipality
The 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination is progressing smoothly in Old Tafo Municipality, with 2,196 candidates from 50 schools showing high discipline, minimal absenteeism, and zero cases of malpractice so far, according to local authorities.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 6 May

Old Tafo Assembly removes unauthorized structures at Atimatim Junction
Authorities in Old Tafo Municipality have carried out a clean-up and decongestion exercise at Atimatim Junction, clearing waste and removing containers, and have warned residents and traders to comply with sanitation regulations or face removal of unauthorized structures and fines for indiscriminate dumping.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 1 May

MP accuses government of selective reasoning on law school entry exams
Old Tafo MP Vincent Ekow Assafuah has accused the government of inconsistency over legal education reforms, arguing that it showed sudden lack of urgency in addressing the Ghana School of Law entrance examination controversy after previously assuring students the exams would no longer be required. Assafuah contended that the government has broken its assurances to prospective law students and failed to demonstrate accountability.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 April

MP criticises government reversal on Ghana School of Law entrance exams
Vincent Ekow Assafuah, MP for Old Tafo, has condemned the government's reintroduction of entrance examinations at the Ghana School of Law, which the NDC had pledged to abolish before the 2024 elections. He argues the reversal is unjust to students who made academic decisions based on the government's earlier assurances that exams would be scrapped.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 26 April

Old Tafo begins 15 mechanised boreholes toward 54-borehole target
The Old Tafo Municipal Assembly has started construction of 15 mechanised boreholes across the municipality, with 39 more planned to reach a total target of 54 boreholes. The project aims to improve access to safe drinking water in communities, schools, and health facilities where water shortages are currently a challenge.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →