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Woman survives snake bite at Abesim
Wonders they say shall never end, a 45-year-old woman who was bitten twice by a snake in the leg and hand but survived the incident at Abesim near Sunyani in the Bono Region.
The strange incident which happened around 6:15 pm Wednesday(April 19 2023) had sent many people within the neighbourhood wondering with some saying she might be under attack from her perceived enemies.
The mother of three whose identity we are keeping under wrap for security reasons was said to have gone to a nearby house within the neighbourhood to purchase avocado as an accompaniment to her boiled yam (ampesi) for supper on that fateful evening.
And on her return home, she came into contact with the dangerous reptile hiding on the footpath.
The snake bite her leg and hand bite it before she threw it away. Mr James Debrah, a neighbour who broke the story to spectator.com.gh said the woman whose husband is currently domiciled in the United States of America shouted for help.
He said some neighbours rushed to the scene and saw the woman lying unconscious with blood oozing from the leg and right hand.
She was subsequently rushed to the Regional hospital in Sunyani where she was admitted, treated and discharged the following day.
Coincidentally, a source at the hospital told spectator.com.gh that they received seven cases of snake bites on the same day from different places within the municipality
Mr Debrah used the opportunity to advise residents in the Sunyani Municipality to weed and clear the bushes that have grown within and around the houses to prevent reptiles from harbouring in them.
From Daniel Dzirasah Sunyani
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.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana’s parliament has marked the 2nd edition of May Day 2026 under the theme “ Welcome Home”.
It was special day meant to celebrate the invaluable support of the workforce, recognizing the commitment, resilience, and contributions of workers to institutional growth and national development.
Delivering the message on behalf of the Speaker, the 1st Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, described the theme as very apt, appropriate, and timely, noting that Parliament is more than a workplace, it is a shared home.
He emphasized that we cannot speak about work without speaking about people, reminding everyone that the true measure of our work is the well-being of our people.
He urged that our traditional clothing become an integral part of our everyday clothing, and that our local languages must become integral to our daily lives, interwoven into education and practiced at home.
Referencing Standing Order 63, which captures the use of local language as optional in deliberations, he encouraged a renewed commitment to identity, saying it is significant that we “come home” and present who we are so future generations can inherit a story they can fully tell.
The Clerk, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, in his remarks commended officers for their dedication and devotion to duty, calling on them to go the extra mile and leave legacies.
Echoing the reminder that an unexamined life is not worth living, he described the event as an invitation to reconnect with our roots through cultural revival.
The Deputy Clerk, C&FMS, Dr. Gloria Sarku Kumawu, urged all not to forget their roots, the people behind the stories of ministries, industries, and the strides made both in-house and beyond.
What began last year has now become a meaningful tradition, showcasing Ghanaian heritage, fostering unity, and encouraging innovation under the principle of diversity for unity and diversity for progress, she added.
The gathering brought together leadership, public officials, and staff across all levels, along with the media, standing as a unifying platform that honored service, celebrated culture, and reaffirmed a shared commitment to national development.
