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Paramount Chief of Lower Town Axim, Nsein Traditional Area sets record straight
Awulae Agyefi Kwame II
The President and Paramount Chief of Lower Town Axim and Nsein Traditional Area in the Nzema East Municipality of the Western Region, Awulae Agyefi Kwame II has said that Lower Town Axim has been part of his traditional area since time immemorial.
He said the paramount seat of Lower Axim was at Agona, a village situated behind the Nsein Senior High School.
He said he and all his Divisional Chiefs recognised Lower Axim as a Paramount Seat but the Paramount Chief should move to Agona where his seat was located in the past.
Awulae Agyefi Kwame II was reacting to a press statement by the Paramount Chief of Lower Axim, Awulae Attibrukusu II on the issue of the Awuza Stool which was pending at the Judicial Committee of the Western Regional House of Chiefs (WRHC) of which Awulae Attibrukusu II and Nana Awuza II were parties.
He said every member of the WRHC was aware of a case filed on 29th October 2018 by the President and Paramount Chief of Lower Town Axim and Nsein Traditional Council, Awulae Agyefi Kwame 11 and his elders against Awulae Attibrukusu 111 and Nana Awuza 111, Ottupai Hill at Lower Axim.
He said “Awulae Attibrukusu 111 must stop beating war drums and be truthful to himself and also be law abiding and respond to the case before the Judicial Committee of the WRHC for an amicable solution.”
Awulae Kwame II again said Awulae Attibrukusu should know that a year after his installation as Paramount Chief, he was then known as Eddie Arthiaba and three of his kinsmen were convicted by the Circuit Court Case No 46/85 in respect of the same violence threatened today of which he was the third accused.
He said the insulting statement and falsehood contained in letters Awulae Attibrukusu wrote would not deter the good and peaceful law abiding people of Lower Town Axim and Nsein Traditional Area asserting their rights and true heritage in accordance with written facts and recorded history of their people.
He said historical facts dating as far back as 1480 had shown that their ancestors Atwea/Aduana Family led by Nana Kobina Enwi settled and founded Bolofo which was later named Atxim by the Europeans in 1500.
He said his ancestor by name Bilengbli Akpolley (Aryee) granted the land on which Fort Anthony was built by the Portuguese at Atxim adding “a number of my ancestors were buried within the forecourt of Fort St. Anthony with some Portuguese.”
He said Awulae Attibrukusu had maintained that his traditional council bought hospital equipment for the Axim Government Hospital forgetting that “those equipment were donated by the Ghana Gas Company.”
“I challenge him to produce the receipts of the items if he really bought them”, he said.
He said the Paramount Chief of Lower Town Axim and Nsein, the Divisional Chiefs, the Queens and all the people of the area were law abiding and wanted to live in peace but would not tolerate the activities of ex-convicts who were always out to cause trouble.
From Peter Gbambila-Nsein
The Minority Caucus on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee has called for urgent and decisive action following recent xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians living in South Africa.
In a statement issued in Accra on April 29, the caucus expressed concern about what it described as a growing pattern of violence against foreign nationals, including Ghanaians, in areas such as KwaZulu-Natal, Durban and Gauteng.
The group noted that Ghanaian-owned businesses have been attacked, while some individuals have been harassed and assaulted. It added that, in certain cases, victims have also been denied access to essential services.
According to the statement, claims that foreign nationals are responsible for crime and economic hardship are unfounded and should be rejected.
The caucus referred to the widely circulated assault of a Ghanaian, Emmanuel Asamoah, as an example of the severity of the situation. It also raised concern about reports that some incidents occurred in the presence of law enforcement officers without effective intervention.
The Minority acknowledged steps taken by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, including his engagement with South African authorities and efforts to provide consular support to affected Ghanaians.
It noted the public condemnation of the attacks by President Cyril Ramaphosa, describing these as necessary but not sufficient.
The caucus called on the South African government to ensure the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible and to hold security agencies accountable where they fail to act.
It urged authorities to take practical steps to protect foreign nationals across the country.
On the part of Ghana, the Minority urged the government to adopt a stronger and more structured response.
It called for direct engagement between President John Dramani Mahama and President Ramaphosa to secure firm commitments on the safety of Ghanaians.
The statement further recommended increased consular support for citizens in affected areas and called for the issue to be escalated to the African Union for an urgent inquiry into recurring xenophobic attacks.
It urged the government to work with regional partners within ECOWAS to present a unified response.
The Minority suggested that Ghana should seek assurances from South Africa, including confirmed arrests, clear prosecution processes and a plan to protect foreign nationals.
It added that compensation should be considered for victims who have suffered losses.
The statement, signed by the Ranking Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Abu Jinapor, urged Ghanaians in South Africa to remain cautious and maintain contact with the Ghana High Commission.
It stressed that Ghana must act firmly to protect its citizens and uphold the principles of cooperation and solidarity among African countries.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Climate Change and Sustainability Ministry backs WiSA International Festival to promote women-led climate action
The Office of the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability has expressed support for the Women in Sustainability Africa (WiSA) International Festival, aimed at promoting inclusive climate action and sustainable development across the continent.
In a statement, the Office said it recognises WiSA as an important platform that brings together governments, development partners, the private sector and civil society to drive climate solutions and economic transformation.
The Festival is scheduled to take place on May 1, 2026, at the Cedi Conference Centre from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
This year’s event under the theme: Empowering Women For The Economic Sustainability of Africa, will feature, Liu Yaw Nana, Acting Secretary of Ghana-Chinese Business Chamber of Commerce, Issifu Seidu, Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, Dr.Agness Naa Momo Lartey, Minister for Gender Children and Social Protection, Bishop E.O Ansah, General Overseer, Eternal Life Church, President, Women’s Development Association, Turkey, Nilgün Zaimoğlu and Chief of Government Relations and Africa UN Global Compact.
Additionally, it will host, Dr.Charity Binka, Chairperson, Chairperson, African Women Leaders Network , Pearl Opoku, Trader and GUTA National Organiser, Lydia Abbey, Makola Market Queen, actress Juliet Ibrahim, CEO of FZ Global Legacy, Francesca Zoppi, The Revival Founder, Yayra Agbofah and many others.
According to the statement, WiSA’s vision, led by Nana Yaa Serwaa Sarpong, aligns with national and continental goals on climate resilience, green growth and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Office noted that WiSA’s focus on empowering women as key drivers of sustainability and economic productivity is a practical approach to addressing climate challenges and development gaps.
It highlighted WiSA’s track record of engaging global institutions and organising multi-stakeholder events as evidence of its ability to mobilise partnerships and deliver results.
The Ministry said the 2026 Festival presents an opportunity to promote climate-smart investments, green innovation and scalable solutions in areas such as renewable energy, sustainable agriculture and the circular economy.
It added that the event will also support public-private partnerships and strengthen Africa-led solutions in global sustainability discussions.
As part of its commitment, the Office said it will support policy coordination, facilitate engagement with relevant government agencies, and promote an enabling environment for climate finance and green investments.
It also pledged to contribute to knowledge sharing, technical support and stakeholder mobilisation.
The statement emphasised that investing in initiatives like WiSA is key to driving inclusive economic growth, building resilience and achieving long-term development goals.
It further stressed that empowering women remains central to delivering sustainable and equitable outcomes.
The Office called on organisations to partner with WiSA to support climate action and sustainable development efforts across Africa.
By: Jacob Aggrey
