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Akwatia Line shooting: Family fumes over suspect’s absence in court
Family members of 23-year-old Abdul Salam, who was shot and killed during a demolition exercise at Akwatialine in the Ashanti Region, have expressed anger and disappointment after the prime suspect failed to appear in court. Abdul Salam was killed on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, when a demolition exercise on disputed land—currently under litigation—turned violent. The incident left three people with gunshot wounds.
Stalled Kejetia Phase II project must resume by May or we’ll protest – Traders
The Combined Kumasi Central Market Traders Union has demanded the immediate resumption of work on Phase Two of the Kejetia–Central Market redevelopment project, warning it will embark on a major course of action if government fails to act by May 2026. The project, which began more than seven years ago when former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, cut sod, has stalled for over three years despite reaching about 70 per cent completion.
Court remands suspect in Akwatia Line shooting
The Asokore Mampong District Court has remanded Umar Abdullahi for his alleged involvement in the shooting and killing of 23-year-old Abdul Salam during a demolition exercise at Akwatia Line on Wednesday, April 1. Police say the incident occurred when Umar Abdullahi, who claims ownership of the disputed land currently under litigation, arrived at the site with armed police personnel to carry out the demolition.
Ashanti Region: One dead, two injured in land dispute at Akwatia Line
A land dispute at Akwatia Line in the Ashanti Region turned deadly on Wednesday morning, April 1, leaving one person dead and two others injured. Reports indicate that a private developer, claiming ownership of the land currently under litigation, arrived at the site accompanied by police personnel and began demolishing structures. Residents said they received no prior notice, leading to the sudden displacement of hundreds of people.
Kejetia market a ‘death trap’ – Traders warn
Traders at the Kumasi City Market, popularly known as Kejetia Market, have warned of a potential catastrophe, describing the facility as a “death trap” and calling for urgent government intervention to avert a possible structural failure. The traders say they are living in constant fear as visible cracks continue to widen across sections of the market, raising concerns about the building’s structural integrity.
Boy, 19, loses hand in alleged Ginger farm theft
A 19-year-old boy had his right hand severed during an attempted theft at a ginger farm in Atwima Trabuom, Ashanti Region, in the early hours of Friday, March 20, 2026. Police in Toase have arrested a 30-year-old ginger farmer, identified as Francis, in connection with the incident. Authorities say the victim went to the farm around 2:00 a.m. to steal produce but was confronted by the farmer, resulting in the loss of his hand. He reportedly returned home later that morning, alarming residents.
KMA warns traders over GH₵1,500 eviction scam
Management of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has warned traders and business operators around the Baba Yara Sports Stadium not to fall victim to a scam involving people allegedly collecting GH₵1,500 in the name of the Mayor, Richard Ofori Agyemang-Boadi to stop the planned evacuation exercise. In a press statement, KMA described the claims as false and cautioned that neither the Mayor, nor the Assembly has authorised anyone to collect money to halt the operation.
Fmr. Asokore Mampong MCE, 8 others granted GH¢800k bail over land fraud case
Nine persons, including former Asokore Mampong Municipal Chief Executive, Alidu Seidu, have been granted bail by the Kumasi High Court over their alleged involvement in a land fraud scheme at Buoban in the Asokore Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti Region. The accused persons are alleged to have conspired to unlawfully sell a 10.54-acre parcel of government land earmarked for the construction of a community hospital at Buoban.
Ashanti Region: Four vehicles destroyed in fire at Kronum filling station
Four vehicles have been destroyed in an early morning fire at the Kronum branch of Goil Filling Station in Suame Municipality, Ashanti Region. The incident occurred around 3:00 a.m., affecting a Nissan Urvan bus, a Kia Pregio, and two tricycles parked near the premises. Eyewitnesses reported that the Kia Pregio began emitting thick smoke moments before the fire erupted. Flames quickly spread to the other vehicles and reached a nearby motor park, raising fears of a major disaster.
Suame traders urge Mahama to release funds to speed up interchange
Artisans and road users at Suame Magazine are urging the government to release outstanding payments to contractors to speed up work on the long-delayed Suame Interchange project. Although there are talks about changing the project from a four-tier to a three-tier interchange, residents say their main concern is the slow pace of construction and its impact on their livelihoods.
Epilepsy: Ghana faces 85% treatment gap — GHS - ChannelOne News
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has revealed that stigma and misinformation continue to prevent many people living with epilepsy in Ghana from accessing treatment, contributing to an estimated 85% treatment gap nationwide. The situation is particularly concerning in the Ashanti Region, where reported cases of epilepsy have fluctuated in recent years.
Police arrest 53-year-old over suspected drug-laced local drinks
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested a 53-year-old man in connection with the alleged production and distribution of locally manufactured alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages suspected to be laced with narcotic substances. The arrest followed an intelligence-led operation by the Drug Law Enforcement Unit, which led officers to a popular pub known as De-Vicky’s at Akyeremade in the Atwima Kwawoma District of the Ashanti Region.
Four suspected armed robbers arrested in Ashanti Region
Four men suspected of involvement in an armed robbery syndicate operating in the Ashanti Region have been arrested by the Regional Police Command following an intelligence-led operation. The suspects were apprehended on January 21, 2026, in a joint effort between the Ashanti Regional Police and the National Police Headquarters.
Kumasi mayor shuts down Alpha and Omega chop bar over poor sanitation
The Mayor of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), Richard Ofori Agyemang-Boadi, has ordered the immediate closure of a popular food joint, Alpha and Omega Chop Bar, located around the Krobo-Odumase (K.O) area within Kumasi’s Central Business District, over poor sanitary conditions.
KMA installs 240 solar streetlights to improve night safety
Following growing concerns about malfunctioning streetlights, which have made night-time commuting in Kumasi increasingly dangerous, the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has installed 240 new solar-powered streetlights across the city. Speaking to the media on Friday, January 16, Kumasi Mayor Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi said work has also begun to repair other faulty streetlights, as part of a broader effort to improve public safety and enhance urban mobility at night.
1,500-seat theatre for Kumasi to be completed in three years – Mayor - ChannelOne News
The government is set to construct a 1,500-seater theatre in Kumasi, with completion expected within two to three years. The announcement was made by Kumasi Mayor Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi on Thursday, January 15. He said President John Dramani Mahama has responded to longstanding calls for a theatre in Kumasi and has included the project in the 2026 national budget.
Ashanti printers record strong sales as festivities peak
As 2025 draws to a close, the printing industry in the Ashanti Region is ending the year on a strong note, recording one of its most profitable periods in recent months. Printers say demand for banners, flyers, posters and branded materials picked up steadily from November and peaked in the final weeks of December, driven by a surge in entertainment events, homecoming activities and church programmes.
Shippers call for increased funding to speed up Boankra Terminal
Shippers in Ghana’s Middle Zone have called on the government to increase investment in the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal (BILT) to accelerate construction and reduce cargo transportation costs. For more than two decades, shippers in the Middle Zone have awaited the completion of BILT, a project expected to boost trade and lower transport expenses. Despite repeated assurances from successive governments, the project remained stalled for years.
A/R: Bosomtwe NPP Coordinators, Assembly Members declare full support for Adutwum
Electoral Area Coordinators and the caucus of NPP Assembly Members in the Bosomtwe constituency of the Ashanti Region have thrown their full support behind their Member of Parliament and New Patriotic Party flagbearer hopeful, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum. The endorsement was announced during Dr Adutwum’s engagement with delegates as part of his flagbearership campaign tour in the Ashanti Region.
Adutwum is real Presidential material – Agyenim Boateng tells NPP - ChannelOne News
The Leader and Founder of the United Front Party (UFP), Nana Agyenim Boateng, popularly known as Gyataba, has called on delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to rally behind Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum in the party’s flagbearership race. According to him, the former Minister of Education and Member of Parliament for Bosomtwe has distinguished himself above all ministers in the Akufo-Addo administration, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to both the party and the nation.
Speed up Boankra Logistics Terminal project - Shippers to govt
Shippers in Ghana’s Middle Zone are appealing to the government to increase investment in the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal (BILT) to accelerate construction and help drastically cut cargo transportation costs. For more than two decades, shippers in the Middle Zone have eagerly awaited the completion of the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal (BILT), a project expected to boost trade activities and lower transportation costs.
Rice glut forces sharp drop in milling output at Ejisu
Rice millers in Ejisu, Ashanti Region, have raised concerns over a sharp decline in business, attributing the slowdown to an oversupply of locally produced rice in the market. They report a marked drop in daily production as demand for local rice continues to wane and are urging the government to accelerate efforts to purchase excess stock from farmers, warning that the situation is taking a serious toll on livelihoods.
KMA impounds 28 vehicles over road transport offences
A security taskforce of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) in the Ashanti Region has impounded 28 vehicles for various road transport offences, including charging unapproved fares at night. The arrests were made at several unapproved transport stations within the Kumasi Metropolis as part of an intensified operation by the KMA’s Transport Department to clamp down on unregistered transport unions, vehicles without destination or assembly stickers, and drivers who overcharge passengers.
A/R: Police Inspector sentenced to life imprisonment for girlfriend's murder
The Kumasi High Court in the Ashanti Region has sentenced Police Inspector Ahmed Twumasi, also known as Taacum, to life imprisonment after a jury found him guilty of murder by a 5–2 majority verdict. Inspector Twumasi was convicted for the murder of his girlfriend, Victoria Dapaah, popularly known as Maadwoa, whom he shot and killed at Adum on April 20, 2023, just a few meters from her residence.
A/R: Four critically injured in crash at Dichemso
Four individuals have been critically injured in a serious road crash at Dichemso Plaza in the Kumasi Metropolis, Ashanti Region, involving a commercial Urvan bus and a school bus. The collision occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, September 17, when the Urvan bus, carrying 15 nursing students, rammed into the stationary school bus. Thankfully, no students were on board the school bus at the time. Eyewitnesses described the impact as severe, leaving four nursing students critically injured.
A/R: Traders left stranded after ‘unauthorized’ demolition at Krofrom
Scores of traders at Krofrom, Colombia, in the Kumasi Metropolis, have been left stranded following an unauthorised demolition exercise carried out at dawn on Monday, September 8. Eyewitnesses say the operation, executed by unidentified individuals around 2:00 a.m., destroyed dozens of shops along with goods and personal belongings.
Saviour Church Tragedy: Govt extends support to affected families at Obogu
As the Obogu community and the families of the 16 members of the Saviour Church of Ghana continue to grapple with the recent tragedy, the government—through the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection—has stepped in to provide further support.
A/R: Fire ravages Anomangye Market in Suame Municipality
Scores of shops have been reduced to ashes after a devastating fire swept through the Anomangye Market in the Suame Municipality of the Ashanti Region on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Eyewitnesses said that the blaze started around 10:30 p.m., reportedly from a charcoal shop, before spreading rapidly to nearby stores. Within hours, several shops were engulfed in flames, with traders losing a wide range of goods, including vehicle spare parts and provisions.
I’ll transform journalism in Ashanti Region - Adu Domfeh
The Ashanti Regional Chairperson-elect of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Kofi Adu Domfeh, has revealed plans to transform the association within his first six months in office. Speaking after securing a decisive victory in the rerun election, he called on journalists in the region to remain united and rally behind him in driving positive change within the GJA. Domfeh secured 20 out of 31 valid votes in a closely contested rerun held on Friday, August 22.
Adu Domfeh elected GJA Ashanti Regional Chairman after rerun
Kofi Adu Domfeh has been elected as the new Ashanti Regional Chairman of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) after securing 20 out of 31 valid votes in a closely contested rerun held on Friday, August 22. His opponent, Georgina Ama Ankomah, received 11 votes. There were no rejected ballots, and all votes cast were valid. The rerun was ordered by the GJA Elections Dispute Adjudication Committee (EDAC) following the June 30, 2025, elections, which were marred by irregularities.
A/R: GJA chairperson rerun underway
Voting is underway for the rerun of the Ashanti Regional Chairperson position for the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA). The rerun follows a decision by the Election Dispute Adjudication Committee (EDAC) after one of the candidates filed a petition challenging the result, which was submitted and followed by an engagement with stakeholders on the matter.
A/R: National Security Operatives intercept dozens of fake diapers
The National Security Operatives in the Ashanti Region have intercepted dozens of diapers suspected to be counterfeit. According to the operatives, the diapers—branded with the name of a well-known Ghanaian company—were smuggled into the country from Nigeria using falsified documentation. The interception occurred three weeks ago during a routine inspection at Asafo, where the suspicious products were discovered.
Uncover true cause of Helicopter crash, stop blaming small-scale mining - Miners
The leadership of the Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners has strongly rejected calls by sections of the public for a nationwide ban on small-scale mining. This follows the August 6 tragic military helicopter crash near Adansi-Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region, which claimed the lives of eight officials, including two Ministers of State and several military officers, who were on their way to an event focused on tackling illegal mining and promoting responsible mining practices.
A/R: Three burnt to death in motorbike collision at Manso Watreso
Three people have been burnt to death following a road crash involving two motorbikes at Manso Watreso in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region. Eyewitnesses report that the incident occurred on Monday when two speeding motorbikes, one carrying two riders and the other with a single rider, collided head-on, causing both bikes to burst into flames.
Asawase: Police call for responsible reporting amid rising tensions
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has urged the media to be circumspect in its reportage of security developments within the region, especially in Asawase, to avoid inflaming tensions following the gruesome killing of two people in the area last week.
A/R: Nurse found dead in suspected suicide at Edwenase
A 37-year-old nurse, identified as Akosua Adutwumwaa, has tragically died by suspected suicide at her residence in Edwenase, in the Ashanti Region. She was found unresponsive on Sunday morning, leaving her family, particularly her mother, in deep shock. According to her mother, Akosua showed no signs of distress earlier that morning and had followed her usual Sunday routine. After briefly losing sight of her, the family began searching and later discovered her unresponsive in one of the rooms.
A/R: Police arrest nine in armed robbery crackdown; one suspect killed
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested nine (9) robbery suspects in connection with recent residential armed robberies within the Kumasi Metropolis. Police say the operation led to the death of one suspect, who sustained gunshot wounds during an exchange of fire with police officers. He was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead. Another suspect who also sustained gunshot wounds is currently receiving treatment at the hospital under strict police guard.
Stray cattle will be slaughtered and used to feed prisoners - Kumasi Mayor
The Mayor of Kumasi, Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, has issued a strong warning to cattle rearers, stating that effective May 1, stray cattle found causing a nuisance in the city will be seized, slaughtered, and used to feed inmates at the Kumasi Central Prison. Addressing a news conference in Kumasi, the Mayor said the decision is a response to the growing problem of cattle roaming freely and disrupting public life—an issue he described as unworthy of the city’s stature.
We’ll flog traders who violate the pavement trading ban - Kumasi Mayor
The Kumasi Mayor has given a two-week ultimatum to traders operating along pavements within the central business district of Kumasi to vacate the area as a matter of urgency or risk facing sanctions, including being lashed. Cautioning the traders, Mr. Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi stressed that starting Wednesday, 16th April 2024, the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) will embark on a two-week decongestion exercise to evict all traders who sell on pavements and along the roadsides.
Adum Fire: Adutwum donates GH₵100k to traders
The Minister for Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has donated GH₵100,000 and 500 bags of cement to support traders affected by the recent fire outbreak at the Adum Bluelight Market in Kumasi. The donation, made on Thursday, April 10, is aimed at helping the victims recover and rebuild their stalls after the fire destroyed the entire section of the market on Friday, March 21, 2025.
Adum Fire: NAPO donates GH₵50k, 500 bags of cement to victims
The running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2024 general elections, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has called on the victims of the Adum Bluelight fire incident within the Central Business District of Kumasi in the Ashanti Region to remain united in their efforts to rebuild the market. The former Manhyia South MP, who visited the site on Wednesday, March 2, 2024, to commiserate with the victims, assured them of his support in their efforts to restore the market.
KNUST School of Business marks 20th anniversary with bold strides in AI
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) School of Business (KSB) is leading the charge in a world where businesses are rapidly embracing artificial intelligence and cutting-edge technology. The institution has seamlessly integrated AI and technological innovations into its entrepreneurship programs, ensuring that its graduates are equipped with the skills to compete on a global scale.
Suspected armed robber killed by mob at Adum
A suspected armed robber was lynched by an angry mob at Adum, in Kumasi’s Central Business District, following a robbery incident. Eyewitnesses say the suspect and two others attacked a victim with a knife, robbing him of his phone and other personal belongings. While his accomplices managed to flee with the stolen items, he was captured by the mob and beaten to death on the spot.
KsTU calls for policy shift to keep TVET graduates in Tech fields
The management of Kumasi Technical University (KsTU) has advocated for a policy shift to prevent graduates from Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) second-cycle institutions from veering into non-science and non-technical fields. According to the university, a large number of TVET graduates are not pursuing careers aligned with their training, which weakens their impact on the job market and contributes to Ghana’s rising unemployment rate.
Empowering Women in Agribusiness: B&FT and Ecobank host 2025 Women in Dialogue Series
To create equal opportunities for businesses particularly women in Agribusiness in the current competitive global economy, the Business and Financial Times in Partnership with Ecobank with support from Stanbic Bank has for the second time provided a platform to empower women entrepreneurs. The 2025 edition of the Women in Dialogue Series is under the theme Creating an Inclusive Economy: Scaling Jobs for Women through Agriculture and Technology.
Asokore Mampong: Over 70 shops demolished amid looming eviction
Over 70 artisans risk being displaced at Sabon Zongo within the Asokore Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti region following the demolition of parts of their workshops in the early hours of Tuesday, March 11, 2025. The artisans, who are being evicted, bemoan that their sources of livelihood are being threatened following the demolition exercise. According to a court order, the exercise was carried out by one Margaret Sanaa, who has been given possession of the land by five individuals.
Amoakohene inaugurates 17-member committee to revive Kumawood
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has inaugurated a 17-member ministerial committee tasked with revitalizing the region’s declining film industry, popularly known as Kumawood. With Kumawood facing a downturn in recent years, the committee has been charged with developing a strategic framework to rejuvenate the industry and create sustainable employment opportunities for industry players.
KNUST student remanded over alleged murder of final-year girlfriend
21-year-old final-year student of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Daniel Tuffuor, has been remanded into police custody in connection with the alleged murder of Joana Deladem Yabani, also a final-year student at the university. Tuffuor was arrested on Thursday, February 27, 2025, following the discovery of Joana’s lifeless body on campus earlier that morning. The university’s security service was alerted to the incident and subsequently reported it to the police.
Cancel teacher, nursing trainee allowances - Group to Mahama
A group known as the ‘Platform for Elite Teachers’ (PET) has called on the government to cancel the teacher and nursing trainee allowance that supports students while in school. According to the group, the allowance paid to trainee teachers and nurses does not make economic sense and hence must be scrapped. Following the assumption of office by the Mahama administration, the cancellation of teacher and nursing trainee allowance has been a major controversial topic.
A/R: Two perish in fatal crash on Tech-Oforikrom road
Tragedy struck early Tuesday [February 11] morning along the Tech-Oforikrom stretch of the Kumasi-Accra highway when a devastating head-on collision resulted in the deaths of two individuals and left several others injured. The accident occurred at approximately 4:30 a.m. at the Opoku Transport intersection, a known busy junction along the highway.
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