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Abena Osei-Asare to sponsor vacation classes in Atiwa East to support basic school pupils
The Member of Parliament for Atiwa East and former Deputy Finance Minister of the Republic of Ghana, Abena Osei-Asare, has pledged to sponsor primary and junior high school vacation classes for pupils in her constituency.
The classes, which target pupils from Primary 1 to JHS 3, will be held in Anyinam, Adasawase, Sekyere, and Abakoase to help keep children engaged during the long school break.
In a facebook, the MP said the initiative is aimed at ensuring that pupils stay academically active and continue learning even while schools are closed.
“I am happy to sponsor these vacation classes to keep our children meaningfully engaged. Education remains one of my top priorities for Atiwa East, and I will continue to invest in the future of our children,” she revealed.
As part of the intervention, Abena Osei-Asare, distributed pens, exercise books, and pencils to support the learning process.
She expressed gratitude to the teachers who volunteered to assist with the classes, describing their dedication as inspiring.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Accra High Court of Ghana has granted bail in the sum of GH¢30 million to Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, in a major development in his ongoing extradition case.
Abu Trica as part of the bail condition is expected to provide two sureties.
His lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, disclosed the decision in a Facebook post on Tuesday.
Frederick Kumi, also known as Abu Trica, has been at the centre of a prolonged legal process to extradite him.
The latest ruling allows him temporary freedom while legal proceedings continue.
His legal team is expected to provide further updates on the next steps in court.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) today commenced its second Zonal Public Hearing in Kumasi Ashanti Region to examine the 2024 Auditor-General’s Report on public schools and District Assemblies yesterday, April 20, 2026.
In her opening remarks, the Chairperson of the Committee, Abena Osei Asare noted that the Committee will consider four (4) Auditor – General’s reports, namely, District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) & Other Statutory Funds, The Accounts of District Assemblies for the Financial Year (IGF), Pre-University Education Institutions and lastly Colleges of Education in the year ending 31st December 2024.
She assured the various District Assemblies and other institutions invited to respond to infractions cited in the Auditor-General’s report that the Committee would be transparent in asking questions as well as granting opportunities to all to explain issues to the Committee.
Abena Osei Asare, allowed the Ranking Member of the Committee, Samuel Atta Mills to chair the sitting with the explanation that her government was in power then, therefore she could not chair over Auditor-General reports of 2024.
