Podcast appearances and mentions of ashanti region

Asante South Regional Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Akwasi George, who is reported to have fatally stabbed 70-year-old Laar Ibrahim at Manso Gyeduako in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region.

ECG PRO William Boateng explains the recent power outages in Ashanti Region and across Ghana and what's being done to fix them.

A 34-year-old woman has been arraigned before the Obuasi Circuit Court in the Ashanti Region for allegedly kidnapping a 5-year-old girl from New Edubiase and taking her to Tuobodom, where she had kept the child for over two months. The suspect, Helena Oduro, also known as Yaa Ohenewaa, was arrested by the Tuobodom Police in the Bono East Region and later transferred to New Edubiase to face legal proceedings

The government should hand over the sanitation contract from Zoomlion to KMA and pay us the same amount. We'll manage waste in the Ashanti Region more effectively and bring in a skilled businessman to generate even greater profits. - Richard Ofori Agyeman, Mayor of Kumasi... (Hear more from this interview)

Residents of Akatakyieso in the Amansie Central District of the Ashanti Region are living in fear after an alleged invasion by an unauthorised taskforce on the concession of Mickey Mining Company

One person has been shot dead in an alleged clash between a group of military men and some youth of Nyinahin in the Ashanti Region. Five others have sustained injuries

An 18-year-old girl, identified as Afia Nkor, has been butchered in her room at Nweneso No. 2 in the Atwima Kwanwoma Municipality of the Ashanti Region by unknown assailants

Paramount Chief of Mampong, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, has condemned the recent violent incident at the National Democratic Congress (NDC) office in Mampong, Ashanti Region, and issued a strong warning against the use of tribal sentiments in politics

Some irate youth of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Asante Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti Region have staged protests for two days over the nomination of a Municipal Chief Executive (MCE)

Two people have died following the collapse of an illegal mining pit at Mpasatia Yaw Nkwantah in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region . Others are believed to be trapped in the pit as rescue efforts to retrieve the illegal miners continue

By Wednesday, a communique will be issued banning the eating of fufu in the Ashanti region. This move is being pushed by people with bad intentions toward the region, who will wrongly claim that all the cassava in the region is contaminated by bacteria from galamsey activities. - Nana Kwadwo Jantuah

We have successfully removed all illegal miners (galamseyers) from our forest reserves in the Ashanti Region. Our focus remains on ending galamsey activities in Ghana, and only President Mahama or the regional minister can stop us. Anyone caught will face consequences, regardless of their identity or political ties. - Captain Kwame Jabari, Ashanti Regional Security Coordinator

A member of the Forestry Commission's Rapid Response team is battling for his life after being attacked by armed illegal miners in the Offin Shelterbelt Forest Reserve in the Ashanti Region.

Suspected thieves have broken into the Sokoban Krofrom Palace in the Ashanti Region, making off with the traditional 'black stool' and other valuable items. Family members from the Adumasa clan report that a group of heavily built men raided the Palace while the new chief and other family members were at the Manhyia Palace taking the oath of allegiance

"Dumsor isn't back, and there's no dumsor in Ashanti Region. It's simply a technical issue that we are working to resolve. We apologize to the residents for any inconvenience caused and appreciate their patience." – Benjamin Obeng Antwi (ECG PRO, Ashanti Region).

A confrontation between the police and some supporters of a candidate in the Council of State election re-run in the Ashanti Region has led to the arrest of one person.

The Minority in Parliament is calling for the immediate prosecution of individuals responsible for disrupting the election of the Ashanti Region's representative to the Council of State.

"Akufo-Addo's subpar leadership has surprisingly made the NDC more appealing to the people of the Ashanti Region, and the NDC owes him a debt of gratitude for that."_Enoch Amoako Nsia, former National Security Coordinator for the Ashanti Region

The NDC and NPP have turned the Ashanti Region into a key battleground, intensifying their campaigns in preparation for Saturday's election, with both parties engaged in a boot-for-boot contest.

I compose my own songs and began my musical journey in the Ashanti Region. I received training at the concert house, a venue where renowned celebrities like Ampofo Adjei and Sunsum once performed. My father recognized my musical talent and encouraged me to pursue it, providing me with the training needed to start my own musical path.

A Political Science Lecturer at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Dr Kwasi Amakye Boateng has disclosed that, the NPP is panicking in Ashante Region, fears NDC will pull more votes. He claims that although the NPP government has completed several projects, it has not been able to create any significant projects in Kumasi, in contrast to the former president who built a sizable market there.

Not much has changed here in the Ashanti Region; it's the usual campaign activities by the various political parties. Some are distributing party-branded shirts as part of their strategies. The reason behind the intense presence of political parties in the region is straightforward—the NDC understands that securing over 30% of the votes cast here could significantly boost their chances of winning the election.

Town folks at Adansi Brofoyedru in the Adansi Asokwa district of the Ashanti Region are finding it difficult to uncover the mystery around the sudden death of a 48-year-old woman Abena Nuamah.

The battle for Ashanti Region; Both Dr. Bawumia and John Mahama boxing themselves into the region in a desperate fight for hearts and minds.

"Free SHS is enshrined in our constitution and won't be canceled. The viral tape of Asiedu Nketia saying otherwise is doctored by the NPP to tarnish our image; disregard it." - Abass Nurudeen, NDC Communicator Officer, Ashanti Region to Ghanaians.

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the assault on some Luv FM journalists during a report on the illegal mining issue at Asumenya near Manso Nkran. The three staff members, including Erastus Asare Donkor, were attacked by armed men claiming to work for Edelmetallum Resources Limited in the Ashanti Region.

A 20-year-old named Samuel Obeng confessed to killing his 8-year-old brother, Messiah Akomeah, in a bush near Kwamo in the Ejisu Municipality of the Ashanti Region.

Three persons arrested; glass shattered at the office of the electoral commission in the Ashanti Region as the National Democratic Congress embark on a demonstration to press home their concerns about the credibility of the voter's register ahead of the 2024 general elections.

Unknown persons have reportedly stolen the battery of a tipper truck, which is part of the District Road Improvement Project (DRIP) equipment in Konongo, within the Asante Akim Central Municipality of the Ashanti Region. The Assemblyman for the municipality explains the situation.

Greetings Glocal Citizens! It's Leo season and birthday week for both my guest and me as well as fellow Glocal Citizen and birthday celebrant Muhammida El Muhajir (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/muhammida-el-muhajir), which is how I was introduced to my guest, Ghanaian-born, Rita Kusi. Rita is a highly respected, passionate, and result-oriented strategic human resource professional with 20 years of experience as a generalist in the field. Currently, she serves as the CEO and Senior Consultant at Keeping 'U' Simply Intact (KUSI) Consulting, a boutique Digital HR and Marketing consulting firm providing HR and Marketing services to clients across Africa and the United States. She is also the Team Lead of Execution and Strategy for the Global Conference on Human Resources in Africa (https://gchrafrica.com) (GCHRA), a gathering of visionary human resource, business, and technology leaders to empower Africa's workforce. Keep watching this space for collaborations around their upcoming conference happening October 24-25, 2024 in Accra, Ghana. She has distinguished herself as a mentor, coach, and fervent advocate for professional development. Rita is on a mission to revolutionize the role of HR within organizations. Her career highlights, including being the first black woman to hold a directorial position in a prominent U.S. condominium firm and recognition as one of the 50 most influential young Ghanaians in 2018, underscore her exceptional leadership. In 2023, she was voted and named “Ghana's Most Respected CEO in HR Management” at the 6th Ghana Industry CEO Awards by The Business Executive. Where to find Rita? Visit http://kusiconsulting.com for more on their services. On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritakusi/) On Instagram (https://instagram.com/ritakusi) On Facebook (https://web.facebook.com/ritakusi81) On X (https://twitter.com/miss_kusi) On TikTok (https://tiktok.com/@ms_kusi) On Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3RVASINSAaOcd8CogxIoA/videos) What's Rita reading? Unbroken (https://a.co/d/jjiGtzG) by Trishia Bailey (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trisha_Bailey) Other topics of interest: Where is Bolgatanga “Bolga” (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolgatanga), Ghana Kumasi, Capital of Ghana's Ashanti Region (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kumasi) Akan Proverbs (https://www.adinkrasymbols.org/pages/the-50-most-important-akan-proverbs/) Ghana's Labor Laws in Transition (https://www.ela.law/firms/fatima_freitas/Articles/2024-employment-law-year-in-review-ghana) About the US Diversiy Visa Lottery Program (https://www.unsunghistorypodcast.com/diversity-visa-lottery/) Impact Hub Accra (https://accra.impacthub.net) iSpace Accra (https://www.ispacefoundation.com) Who is Gary V? (https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyvaynerchuk/) About Johnny C. Taylor (https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnnyctaylorjr/) Special Guest: Rita Kusi.

An Independent Parliamentary Aspirant for the Atwima Nwabiagya North Constituency in the Ashanti Region, Emmanuel Osei Gyamfi, has promised to build an oxygen plant and nurse's bungalows to improve health service delivery in the constituency should he get the opportunity to represent the people

A former Deputy Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Obuasi West in the Ashanti Region, Kwaku Kwarteng has likened the management of Ghana's economy to a Ponzi scheme.

Nana Addo Boamang, the Chief of Nahinso in the Ashanti Region, was arrested by officials from the Asokwa Municipal Assembly for undertaking road works without official authorisation. He was subsequently released on bail over the weekend.

"Nana Addo Boaman, the Chief of Nahinso in the Ashanti Region, was arrested by Asokwa Municipal Assembly officials for carrying out road work without permission. He was released on bail over the weekend. MCE Asokwa Akwanuasah Gyimah explains the full story."

"Deputy IGP—a role I've never heard of before. It's interesting how Akufo Addo acts as if he plans to stay in power forever. I don't understand why he's still keeping Dampare if he finds his work useless." Abass Nurudeen, NDC Communication Officer, Ashanti Region, on Christian Tetteh Yohuno's appointment as Deputy IGP. [Listen]

Raphael Sarfo Patrick, NPP Ashanti Regional Youth Organizer, reacts to NAPO as Bawumia's VP pick.

Hon. Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye has embarked on a four-day working visit to the Ashanti Region, where he is visiting regional and district health facilities to inspect ongoing projects and engage with staff, gathering firsthand information on the health sector in the region for policy direction

A mentally challenged man has allegedly beheaded his wife at Konongo in Asante Akyem Central of the Ashanti Region

Assembly members in the Ashanti Region have kicked against a directive of the Local Government Ministry on the fixing of end-of-service gratuity for members of the previous assemblies

14-year old girl has been sited dead in an abandoned Chinese galamsey pit at Akrokerri Bobriase in the Adansi North district of Ashanti Region. This came to bare when her siblings reported the incident to the elders of the community when she got trapped in the pit they went to swim. Speaking to Adom news correspondent, Isaac K. Normanyo, the assembly member for the Bobriase electoral area, Kwadwo Korankye confirmed the incident and disclosed that the issue has been reported to the police and the body has so far been retrieved.

I see myself as the one of the people to be talked about in the next 500 years, and I know people don't like to hear this fact"- Nana Kwame Bediako on his sea in Ashanti Region vision

A boy of 18 years, Albert Bekyi met his untimely death yesterday, April 7, 2024, in the bush at Frante of Ejura Sekyedumase Municipality in the Ashanti Region.

Woman believed to be in her 40s has allegedly stabbed her husband to death at Ashanti Mampong in the Ashanti Region

Asokore Mampong Municipality Education Directorate has raised concerns over the disconnection of power to the Garden City Special School at Asokore Mampong in the Ashanti Region

Hundreds of communities plunged into darkness as thieves vandalize high tension towers belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana

Lack of adequate space is compromising the quality of healthcare at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi, Ashanti Region.

Man kills wife, attempts suicide at Afigya-Kwabre

3 killed as truck runs over 7 apprentices at Akorabuokrom in Ashanti Region

NPP envisages a resounding victory in by-elections at Kumawu constituency in the Ashanti Region

Man shot dead by unknown gunmen in the Ashanti Region