Also known as: Madam Awatey · Eastern Regional Minister Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey · Mrs Awatey · Mrs Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey
Eastern Regional Minister who ordered shutdown of Koforidua China Mall construction project following flooding in May 2026.
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Joy Online
… Mrs Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, the Eastern Regional Minister, commended Mr Ampem for supporting development initiatives in the district, particularly in the areas of infrastructure, health, education and economic empowerment. …
New DVLA office opens in Asuogyaman to improve access, fight licensing fraudJoy Online
… Speaking at the ceremony, a representative of the Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, urged young people to work towards a common front to strengthen their influence in engagements with government and political actors. …
Ghana Youth Federation launches Eastern Region chapter with 79 youth leadersThe Ghanaian Times
… For her part, the Eastern Regional Minister, Mrs Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, underscored the importance of local governance in promoting grassroots development and delivering government policies directly to citizens. …
Parliamentary committee questions delay in release of PWD fundsThe Ghanaian Times
The Eastern Regional Minister, Mrs Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, has urged Ghanaians to uphold integrity, patriotism and discipline as the bedrock for building the country they desire. …
Character key to Ghana’s renewal – Eastern Regional MinisterJoy Online
… The Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, in her welcome address, reaffirmed Parliament’s commitment to strengthening local governance, promoting accountability, and ensuring that development interventions yielded tangible benefits for citizens. …
Don’t misuse PWDs’ funds—Parliament’s Committee on Local Govt to MMDCEsJoy Online
… The crackdown comes weeks after the Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, ordered an immediate halt to construction works after inspecting the site and expressing concerns about its potential effect on stormwater management and public safety. …
Six arrested as security forces crack down on defiant China Mall projectDaily Guide
… Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey was recognised as Best Female Minister of the Year, while Eric Opoku received the Best Male Minister of the Year award. …
Ato Forson Named Best Performing MinisterThe Chronicle
… Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey was honoured as Best Female Minister of the Year, and Eric Opoku was recognised as Best Male Minister of the Year. …
Ato Leads Mahama’s Ministerial Rankings –Big Events GhanaThe Chronicle
… Eastern Regional Minister Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, who inspected the project on Saturday, May 23, 2026, received a warm and enthusiastic reception from residents who thronged the area to express appreciation and renewed hope for the completion of the road. …
Somanya-Kpong road finally receives bitumen surfacing after years of public outcryJoy Online
… The intervention occurred on Friday, 22 May 2026, when the Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, personally led a heavily armed detachment of police officers and senior drainage engineers from the Regional Urban Roads Department to storm the construction site. …
Eastern Regional Minister halts Koforidua China Mall project over severe floodingA new Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority office has been commissioned in Asuogyaman District to bring licensing services closer to residents and curb fraudulent documents. The facility is the 25th of 40 district offices being established nationwide under the DVLA's decentralisation programme.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A new Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority office has been commissioned in Asuogyaman District to bring licensing services closer to residents and curb fraudulent documents. The facility is the 25th of 40 district offices being established nationwide under the DVLA's decentralisation programme.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Youth Federation launched its Eastern Regional chapter on August 6, 2026, with 79 youth leaders representing all 33 districts, as part of its nationwide rollout to build a unified platform for youth participation in national development.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chair of Parliament's Select Committee on Local Government has expressed concern that Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies in the Eastern Region have failed to disburse District Assemblies Common Fund monies meant for Persons with Disabilities, despite having received the funds. The committee has summoned assemblies with irregularities in DACF management to appear before it to address governance concerns.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Eastern Regional Minister Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey has urged Ghanaians to uphold integrity, patriotism and discipline, arguing that national renewal requires a transformation of values beyond economic recovery. She stressed that honest, humble and accountable leadership is essential for development, and called on citizens to prioritize national interest over political, ethnic and personal considerations.
2 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Local Government and Rural Development has warned Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives against misusing funds allocated to Persons with Disabilities, saying the money must support PWDs and improve their socio-economic well-being. The committee's chairperson, during an oversight visit to the Eastern Region, noted that some assemblies had kept disability funds idle and observed discrepancies in District Assemblies Common Fund accounts.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Six persons have been arrested following a joint security operation at the China Mall project site in Koforidua, where developers had allegedly resumed construction despite a stop-work order from the Eastern Regional Security Council. The site has been declared a restricted security zone due to concerns about the project's impact on drainage systems and flooding.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Minister of Finance, has been named the Overall Best Performing Minister at the 6th Ghana Minister of the Year Awards, recognized for his distinguished service and performance at the Ministry of Finance. The awards ceremony, held in Accra, celebrated excellence in public service and impactful leadership in governance during the 2025 review period.
8 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Finance Minister, was adjudged Overall Best Minister of the Year 2025–2026 at the 6th Ghana Minister of the Year Awards held in Accra. Other ministers honoured included Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa as Best Young Minister and John Abdulai Jinapor as Best Innovation Minister.
8 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Somanya-Kpong road in the Eastern Region's Yilo Krobo and Lower Manya Krobo municipalities has begun bituminous surfacing works as of May 22, 2026, following years of deterioration and public complaints. The reconstruction project, which started from Somanya Roundabout, involves primer seal application followed by asphalt laying to address the road's poor condition and improve durability.
25 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Eastern Regional Security Council has ordered the immediate shutdown of the China Mall construction project in Koforidua following severe flooding that cut off key transportation routes. The intervention, led by Regional Minister Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey on 22 May 2026, came after heavy rains caused floodwaters to inundate the main dual carriageway and strand pedestrians and motorists.
24 May 2026 · Joy Online →