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Godfred Agbeteti is best suited to lead Kpando Municipal Assembly – Assemblyman
Some Assembly members at the Kpando Municipal Assembly have urged President John Mahama and the Ministry of Local Government to nominate Godfred Agbeteti as the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE).
According to them, for the government to be strong for its policies, among other developmental projects to get to the people, the right person must be nominated.
Speaking to the media, Assemblyman for Kpando Aziave Electoral Area, Ericson Mawuli Ankah said most of his colleagues he engaged are of the view that Mr.Agbeteti ticks all the boxes and has all the needed qualities to take up the responsibility as MCE.
According to him, Mr.Agbeteti, as the chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), played an instrumental role in the 2024 elections, leading to a resounding victory for the party.
Against this backdrop, he said the Chairman’s exceptional leadership, coupled with dynamism, brought unity within Kpando, adding that such a person has what it takes to lead the municipality.
He added that as someone who was a former government appointee at the assembly, Mr.Agbeteti understands the concept of local government which is a useful quality for such an all-important role.
Mr.Ankah further noted that the current chairman has strong administrative prowess as a former Principal of Kpando Technical Institute, who also has stints with Amedzofe Technical Institute and Ho Technical University.
“Overall, he is very popular and on the ground. He is very balanced, coming from Gbefi and Kpando background. Since 1992, the position of MCE has eluded people of Kpando descent,” he added.
According to the Assemblyman, Mr.Agbeteti was part of the three individuals who were shortlisted and any attempt to smuggle anyone who has not served in the constituency will create a big problem for the party.
He therefore urged the leadership of the NDC to reward loyalty and hard work to serve as a motivator to others in the constituency.
It would be recalled that President John Dramani Mahama in accordance with Article 243 (1) of the 1992 Constitution and 20 (1) of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936) (as amended), nominated new sets of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMCEs) yesterday.
In the regional breakdown, 17 persons were nominated out of 18 districts in the Volta region, with Kpando pending.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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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