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Breast Cancer Workshop Held for Domease Residents
The ‘AJ’s Help The Needy Project’ (AJHTNP) recently organised a breast cancer sensitisation workshop for women in Domease, under the global theme: “Every Story is Unique, Every Journey Matters.”
Led by the founder, Anita Opoku-Appiah, the event sought to educate the community on the critical importance of regular breast cancer screenings, with particular focus on the youth. Madam Opoku-Appiah emphasised that early detection is vital to saving lives, noting that some communities often lack access to such crucial information.
The “Pink Talk” session not only provided education on breast cancer but also offered on-site screening opportunities for attendees.
The Assembly Member for Domease, Mr Emmanuel Nortei Snr., expressed gratitude for the initiative and encouraged active participation in the programme.
Madam Esther Asamoah Donkor, Deputy Women’s Organiser and Assembly Member for the Methodist Electoral Area, highlighted the importance of regular screenings for everyone, including young people. She urged residents not to rely solely on traditional medicine for health concerns but to prioritise professional medical screening.
Health professionals at the event also provided information on the national HPV vaccination programme, urging parents to ensure their children receive the vaccine and to participate in breast cancer screenings.
The workshop underscored the significance of proactive health measures and community awareness in preventing and managing breast cancer.
By Spectator Reporter
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A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment with hard labour by the Bekwai Circuit Court for his role in a 2022 robbery at a mining site at Manso Akwasiso in the Ashanti South Region.
The convict, Dominic Ofori, also known as Fanta, was arrested on 16th February 2026 after years on the run. He pleaded guilty before the Bekwai Circuit Court to robbery contrary to Section 149 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 Act 29, and was accordingly sentenced to 25 years imprisonment with hard labour.
On March 20, 2022, the Manso Adubia District Police received intelligence that a group of armed men from Manso Abodom were planning to attack a mining site at Manso Akwasiso to rob the owner of gold concentrate. Acting on the information, police mounted a coordinated operation and laid an ambush at the site.
At about 5:30 pm the same day, four-armed men arrived at the site, fired indiscriminately, and robbed the miners of their gold concentrate. The police team on surveillance intervened, resulting in an exchange of gunfire.
Three of the suspects, Abu Abubakar, Musah Latif, and Gideon Takyi, sustained gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead on arrival at St Martins Catholic Hospital at Agroyesum. Dominic Ofori escaped at the time but was later arrested and put before the court.
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has assured the public of its continued commitment to combating violent crimes and bringing offenders to justice.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested 45-year-old Isaac Boafo, also known as “Duabo King,” for allegedly publishing false news intended to cause fear and panic.
Police said the arrest follows a viral TikTok video in which Boafo claimed that four officers at the Central Police Station in Kumasi engaged in inappropriate conduct with commercial sex workers during night patrols in Asafo.
Officers from the Police Intelligence Directorate (Ashanti Region) apprehended Boafo after receiving intelligence about the video.
During questioning, he admitted to creating the video to attract views and engagement online, and acknowledged that he could not prove the allegations.
Boafo also admitted making comments about the President of the Republic for content purposes and could not defend those statements.
He has been formally charged and is in detention as investigations continue.
The Ashanti Regional Police have warned the public against publishing or sharing false information on social media, noting that such acts can cause fear, panic, and damage reputations.
They said anyone found engaging in similar conduct will face legal action.
By: Jacob Aggrey
