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Be proud of yourselves, celebrate achievements of ancestors…Bagbin tells chiefs, people of Bono Region
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Mr Bagbin
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has asked the chiefs and people of Techiman in the Bono East Region to be proud of themselves and celebrate the achievements of their ancestors.
According to him, one of their illustrious sons the region must celebrate was Nii Kwabena Bonny, aka ‘Boycotthene,’ a chief from Osu who he said was very instrumental in Ghana’s struggle to attain independence in 1957.
Nii Kwabena Bonny, a royal from Techiman, he said engineered the boycott of European goods in the Gold Coast, culminating in the 1948 riots and subsequently paved the way for the country’s independence.
“This instrumental role Nii Kwabena Bonny played by rallying the support of other chiefs in the Gold Coast to boycott European goods compelled the British colonial administrators to speed up the process in granting the country independence; that feat is worth celebrating.”
Mr Bagbin was speaking at a public forum as part of activities marking the 30th anniversary celebrations of the Fourth Republican Parliamentary Democracy in Ghana at Techiman in the Bono East Region.
The forum, organised by the Parliamentary Service Board was attended by traditional rulers, clergy, security agencies, students from the Senior High Schools, Members of Parliament among others.
The Speaker of Parliament urged the youth especially the students to show keen interest in learning the history and cultural heritage of their respective localities to enable them gain knowledge and better appreciate who they are.
Parliamentary democracy, he noted has ensured a stable governance and an uninterrupted democracy, bringing about enormous benefits to the country.
The Vice President of the Bono East Regional House of Chiefs, Nana Owusu Sekyi, appealed to parliament to ensure absolute peace during and after the December poll.
According to him, the death of eight citizens during the 2020 general elections in the Techiman area was a dent on Ghana’s fledgling democracy and such a thing should not occur anywhere in the country come December.
The chief who is also the President of the Baasa Traditional Council noted that nobody should be attacked or intimidated during the electioneering campaigns and elections day.
From Daniel Dzirasah, Techiman
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly posing as a soldier and extorting money from unsuspecting members of the public at Ashaiman.
The suspect, identified as Bright Atsu Kudiabor, was arrested by the Ashaiman Police on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at about 7:00 a.m.
According to the Police, he was arrested at an area known as “I Shall Return”, where he was allegedly parading himself as a soldier and demanding money from people.
The Police said Kudiabor, who is an ex-convict, was initially arrested by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service in Ashaiman with assistance from other members of the public.
A search conducted on him after he was handed over to the Police reportedly led to the recovery of a set of military camouflage uniform.
The suspect is currently in Police custody and assisting with investigations.
The Tema Regional Police Command said he would be processed for court after investigations are completed.
The Police urged the public to remain vigilant and report anyone who falsely presents themselves as a soldier or a member of another security agency to deceive or extort money from the public.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, says the Volta Region holds enormous agricultural potential and efforts must be geared towards connecting farmers to the needed resources to unlock that potential.
He said focus must be on linking farmers to resources, technology, financing and markets to increase production, create jobs and build sustainable livelihoods.
Hon. Gunu made the remarks at the national launch of the Ghana Tomato Self-Sufficiency Initiative (GHATSI) held at Anloga in the Volta Region on Tuesday, September 15.
The initiative, under the theme “Produce at Home. Feed the Nation. Export the Surplus,” seeks to boost local tomato production, processing and marketing while reducing Ghana’s heavy reliance on imported tomatoes.
The launch was attended by the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, his Deputy, John Setor Dumelo, Feed Ghana Coordinator, Bright Demordzi, Members of Parliament, traditional leaders, MMDCEs, farmers and other stakeholders.
Mr.Gunu expressed appreciation to the Minister for Food and Agriculture for the support announced for the region, including two excavators, 200 cartons of organic fertiliser, and GH¢200,000 for Ms. Kuatudzo Esther Dela, a tomato farmer and processor from Ziope.
He described the initiative as an important step towards making agriculture a stronger driver of food security, job creation and economic growth in the Volta Region.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
