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Eliplim Akurugu pays working visit to Ga East Municipal Assembly
In a bid to strengthen collaboration and accelerate development in the municipality, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Dome-Kwabenya, Elikplim Akurugu, paid a working visit to the Ga East Municipal Assembly on January 20, 2025.
The visit was intended to engage with the various heads of departments and staff of the assembly and assess at first hand pressing developmental issues affecting the local communities.
Elikplim Akurugu was warmly received by the heads of the assembly’s departments , along with assembly members, and municipal staff.
In her address, Elikplim Akurugu commended the assembly for contributing to the development of the of the municipality, highlighting the need for more work to be done.
She reiterated her commitment to working closely with the assembly to attract more resources to the municipality.
The MP also assured the staff of the vision of President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress to deepen decentralisation through the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the country.
“I consider you as worthy partners to deliver on my pledge to our people. I also want to assure you that my office is open and ready to collaborate with the assembly to address the challenge we face. Whether it’s through advocacy in Parliament, mobilising resources, or facilitating stakeholder engagements, I am here to support the work you do,” she assured.
The assembly’s staff lauded her proactive approach intimating that this was the first time such a meeting had been held, and assured her of the assembly’s unwavering support in implementing her development agenda.
The visit ended with a stakeholder engagement session, where the MP fielded questions from the assembly members, and the staff.
They also took the opportunity to share with the her at firsthand their challenges.
She was later led on guided tour of the offices and other facilities within the premises of the Ga East Municipal Assembly
The working visit was seen as a step towards fostering stronger ties between the Member of Parliament and the Ga East Municipal Assembly, with renewed hope for impactful development in the constituency.
Ahyiresu and Abofrem, two quiet communities in the Atwima Mponua District, have been shaken to the core by a chilling midnight drama that reads like a nightmare.
A pastor and a young mother stand accused of attempting to bury a five‑month‑old baby girl alive, a crime that has ignited outrage and disbelief across the township.
According to police, Apostle Richmond Akwasi Frimpong, 36, Head Pastor of the Anointed Grace Prayer Ministry at Kuffour Camp, conspired with his uncle Emmanuel Appiah, 53, and the child’s mother, 23‑year‑old Beatrice Agyapomaa, to dispose of the infant, Anaya Achiaa, under the cover of darkness.
A fourth suspect, Emmanuel Donkor, remains on the run.
The suspects were caught near a refuse dump around 10 pm on April 9, 2026, after a vigilant resident, Akwasi Twezor, noticed their suspicious movements.
When confronted, they claimed the child was already dead and had palace approval for burial. But Twezor’s instincts proved right—the baby was still alive, gasping faintly for breath.
Chief Linguist, Nana Yaw Badu, later confirmed that Frimpong had misled him earlier in the evening, securing permission for burial by falsely declaring the child dead.
The infant was rushed to the Abofrem Clinic, where she is now responding well to treatment. Police described her as “very beautiful.”
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Evelyn Yitamkey, Commander of DOVVSU in Bibiani, confirmed that the suspects have been provisionally charged.
Frimpong faces attempted murder and conspiracy charges, while Agyapomaa and Appiah are charged with conspiracy and abetment.
They were remanded by the Bibiani Circuit Court, presided over by Judge Frank Asiedu Nimako, to assist investigations.
The docket has been forwarded to the Attorney General’s Department for advice, ASP Yitamkey indicated.
The attempted crime has provoked fury among residents, many suspecting ritual motives aimed at bolstering the pastor’s influence.
Crowds attempted to attack the suspects outside court, but police intervention prevented mob justice.
The Assembly Member for Ahyiresu, Yusuf Suleiman, has assured residents that justice will be pursued swiftly.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
The forecourt of the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) in Accra came alive on Friday with colour, creativity and innovation, as Level 300 students transformed the space into a lively exhibition of ideas.
Under the theme “Building meaningful brands beyond the logo,” the students invited patrons into a world where ordinary products were reimagined through storytelling, design and purpose.
From scented candles to innovative food concepts, each stand told a unique story, one that went beyond aesthetics to capture identity, value and human connection.
For many of the students, the event was more than just an academic exercise; it was a moment to dream out loud.
Guided by their lecturer, Peter Wonders, they explored what it truly means to build a brand in today’s competitive world where trust, consistency and experience matter just as much as logos and slogans.
Chairman of the occasion, Nana Kum Gyata VI, in his remarks said a brand is what people say about you when you are not present.
At the end of the presentations, awards were presented to deserving groups with Vida Nyaneba emerging as the overall best branding student.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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