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Adukrom chief, elders honour Presiding member
Osuodumgya Otutu Ababio V (left) presenting a citation to Mr Asiedu Offei
The Presiding Member of the Akuapem North Municipal Assembly, Mr Asiedu Offei, has been honoured by the chief and people of Adukrom.
The gesture was in recognition of his immense contributions, either in cash or kind, not only to Adukrom, the traditional headquarters of the Nifa Division of the Akuapem Paramouncy, but the entire Akuapem Municipality of the Eastern Region.
The Chief of Adukrom, who doubles as the Nifahene, Osuodumgya Otutu Ababio V, bestowed the honour on him at Adukrom recently.
The function, which coincided with the town’s Akwasidae Festival, was witnessed by sub-chiefs, elders and people from all walks of life.
According to Osuodumgya Otutu Ababio, the chiefs and people of the Nifa Division had to honour Mr Offei becauase of his commitment towards the development of Okuapemman and beyond.
The chief read the citation and said, “Your esteem organisation has served the Adukrom, Okere community by contributing financially towards several projects which have lifted the town to become a beacon of many. Your contribution and commitment to the success of Odwira Festivals is much appreciated. Chiefs, Queens and people of Adukrom appreciate your patroitism and are grateful to you. Osuodumgya Otutu Ababio V on this occasion of Akwasidae bestows on you this honour. Ayekoo.”
Osuodumgya was hopeful that Mr Asiedu Offei would continue to support the area to help uplift the town and improve the living conditions of the people.
Mr Offei, who was grateful for the honour done him, assured that he would never turn his back against the town in terms of supporting the construction of social amenities either with cash or materials.
He promised that he would donate three cows to Osuodumgya Otutu Ababio to enable him and sub-chiefs and the entire people to celebrate this year’s Odwira Festival.
From Spectator Reporter, Adukrom
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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