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8 Sub chiefs enstooled at Abisim
The Chief and elders of Abisim, a farming community near Nankese in the Eastern Region, have enstooled eight sub chiefs in the area.
They are Dr. Paul Ofori-Atta, Nkosohene, Emmanuel Adjei Dario, Amankrado, Mensah Adjertey, Gyasihene, Eric Djanghah, Mmarantehene, Josephine Abena Kemi, Queen mother, Joyce Ahama, Youth Queen mother, Kwaku, the Lingqist and Norteh Dageson, Asafoatse.
According to the Chief of Abisim in the Nankese Traditional Area, Nene Baffour Adjarnor IV, the installation was to assist the traditional council with the spiritual matters of the area.
He advised the new chiefs to work as a team, humble themselves and liaise with the community members to achieve a common goal.
Nene Adarnor appealed to the citizenry to support the new chiefs to woo investors into the area as his doors were always opened to everybody.
He said that the community has lots of land which he was ready to offer for developmental projects.
He called on the government to construct a Community-Based Health Planning and Service (CHPS) compound to improve health care delivery of the people in the area.
Nene Adjarnor appealed to the Abisim community members both home and abroad, friends and philanthropists to help construct more boreholes in the community to reduce the pressure on the existing one.
He commended the Nkosohene, Nene Kwame Ofori-Atta for his generosity, love and assistance in the development of the area.
Nene Kwame Ofori-Atta pledged on behalf of his colleagues to obey and support the chief to bring the needed development to the area.
He said he was already constructing a toilet facility for the Basic school in the area.
He said at the moment, his aim was to liaise with his colleague chiefs to engage the women in the area in vocational training by providing them with sewing machines and experts to train them.
By Samuel Opare Lartey
President John Dramani Mahama joined the National Chief Imam, Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, and the Muslim community at the Black Star Square for Eid ul-Fitr prayers, marking the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan.
In his address, the President underscored that Eid represents not only a moment of celebration but also a call to sustain the values of discipline, sacrifice, and compassion cultivated during Ramadan. He urged Ghanaians to carry forward the spirit of the holy month in their daily interactions, promoting unity, tolerance, and mutual respect.
President Mahama reaffirmed government’s commitment to inclusive national development, emphasizing that efforts are being made to ensure that progress reaches every part of the country. He noted that national development requires a shared responsibility between government and citizens.
Highlighting Ghana’s long-standing tradition of religious harmony, the President described the nation as a shining example of peaceful coexistence and called on all citizens to safeguard this unity by rejecting division and fostering national cohesion.
The National Chief Imam commended the President for his leadership and fulfillment of commitments to the Ghanaian people, and offered prayers for his continued strength, wisdom, and success. He further called on all government appointees to support the President in advancing policies aimed at improving the lives of citizens.
The President also extended his warm wishes to all Muslims in Ghana on the occasion of Eid ul-Fitr and prayed for continued peace, stability, and prosperity for the nation.
The Government of Ghana says it will engage authorities in Burkina Faso following the West African country’s recent ban on the export of fresh tomatoes.
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry confirmed in a press release that the ban, which took effect on March 16, 2026, has prompted Ghana to open discussions with its neighbours to find a mutually beneficial solution.
The government said the talks will involve relevant state institutions and aim to address concerns surrounding the suspension while protecting the interests of Ghanaian traders and consumers.
The ministry urged tomato traders to remain calm as efforts are underway to secure an amicable resolution.
The ministry reiterated its commitment to boosting local tomato production through the “Feed Ghana” and “Feed the Industry” programmes.
These initiatives it said are designed to increase domestic output to meet market demand and reduce reliance on imports.
By: Jacob Aggrey
