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Education Minister enstooled Nkosuohene of Tepa
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On Monday, May 1, this year, the Palace of the Paramount Chief of Tepa, Nana Adusei Atwenewa Ampem I, was thrown into a state of frenzy. It was filled to capacity by the elderly and young from the Tepa enclave, high profiled personalities from the Ministry of Education, Ghana Education Service (GES) led by its Director General, Dr. Eric Nkansah, traditional leaders, the clergy and a section of the public.
The atmosphere was charged with traditional songs amid the beatings of ‘fontomfrom’ drums laced with cultural dance and recitations of poems.
The occasion was the enstoolment of the Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, as the Development Chief (Nkosuohene) of the Traditional Area. By the honour, Dr. Adutwum now goes with the stool name, Nana Yaw Adutwum I.
The ceremony climaxed a four-day working tour of some parts of the Ashanti Region by the Minister to inspect ongoing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) projects and also interacted with students.
Through an interpreter, the Paramount Chief said that he conferred the chieftaincy title on Dr. Adutwum due to the immense transformation that had taken place in Ghana’s Education system since he assumed office as the Minister responsible for Education.
The Tepamanhene noted that the impact of Dr. Adutwum’s transformational ideas of STEM had been felt not only in Ghana but globally, having begun the good move in the United States of America.
He indicated that the sector minister had aided the success of President Akufo-Addo’s Free Senior High School vision and needed to be applauded in that regard.
Nana Adusei Atwenewa Ampem emphasised that massive infrastructural development had taken place in the Tepa Senior High School and through the Minister’s vision, Tepa had got Teacher Training College.
“These and many others have come to my recognition, thus finding the need to honour my son, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum. Today, I confer on you the Nkosuohene of Tepa Traditional Area with the stool name, Nana Yaw Adutwum I,” he said.
After the installation, the Paramount Chief urged the Education Minister to pay serious attention to the Tepa Senior High School to address some critical challenges, with regard to infrastructure.
The Education Minister, on his part, said he was proud to be installed a development chief and assured that he would spearhead development in the Tepa Traditional Area and Ghana as a whole.
The tour started off after a courtesy call on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to receive his blessings.
Some of the schools the Minister visited were Osei Kyeretwie SHS, Kumasi High, Kumasi Girls, Wesley Demonstration JHS, Krobea Asante Technical and Vocational Institute, Effiduase SHS,T.I Ahmadyyia (Asokore),Boanim SHS, Juaben SHS, were.
The rest were Saint Monica’s, Obuasi Secondary Technical, Christ the King, Asare Bediako SHS, Bosomtwe Girls STEM SHS,Saint Michael Technical and Vocational Institute, Jachie Pramso SHS and Tepa SHS.
From Kingsley E.Hope, TEPA
Accra’s creative industry is preparing for one of the most ambitious film projects in recent Ghanaian cinema as award winning filmmaker Big Ghun and acclaimed media personality and producer Doreen Avio officially open auditions for their upcoming feature film, Scarlett Unveiled.
The highly anticipated auditions will take place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM at MCB Studios, Lapaz Tabora, with actors of all ages invited to participate.
Presented by PB Studios Africa, Scarlett Unveiled is a bold and emotionally charged Ghanaian creative project.
The project is expected to resonate strongly with young audiences in Ghana and across the diaspora..
The production is being developed in collaboration with the Embassy of Switzerland in Ghana, which is supporting the project’s executive launch.
Renowned textile brand Woodin has also come on board as the official clothing partner, while MCB Studios is serving as a support partner for the audition process.
According to Big Ghun, known for directing internationally recognized projects such as Koro (One), Leaked, and Vibes the Movie, Scarlett Unveiled is designed to become a landmark cultural production that will travel from cinema screens to schools and global platforms.
Producer Doreen Avio, one of Ghana’s most respected media personalities and event hosts, says the project aims to discover both established and emerging actors who can bring authenticity and emotional depth to the story.
She added that “This is more than an audition,” the producers say. “It is an opportunity for talented individuals to become part of a one of a kind Ghanaian story with the potential to inspire audiences around the world.”
Interested participants are encouraged to come with a passport sized photograph and be prepared to showcase their talent and confidence before the casting team.
With an award winning creative team, respected institutional partners, and a story rooted in truth and transformation, Scarlett Unveiled is shaping up to be one of Ghana’s most significant cinematic undertakings in the coming year.
Parliament has confirmed that the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, has been detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
In a statement signed by the Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, Parliament said the incident had been brought to the attention of the House leadership.
According to the statement, the Speaker of Parliament and the leadership of the House are currently in contact with Ghana’s Mission in The Hague to gather detailed information about the matter.
Parliament, however, did not disclose the reasons behind the MP’s detention.
“The public will be duly informed appropriately on this matter,” the statement added.
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