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: News; 25 August 2023

Asantehene’s 10million dollar project for old KA

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: News; 23 August 2023

B/R: Ridge Experimental School Management accuses

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: News; 19 August 2023

C/R: Traders Fume At Mfantseman MP Over Mankessim

: News; 25 August 2023

Offinso South MP expresses worry as town gains not

The member of parliament for Offinso South Constituency Dr. Isaac Yaw Opoku has expressed worry as the town seems to be gaining notoriety for ritual internet fraud, popularly known as ‘Sakawa’.

He said it's very sad and unfortunate for our youth to engage in such practices.

The legislator revealed that he has held series of meetings with security officers in the Municipality on how best they can
solve the issue but all measures have proven futile.

In reaction to a viral video where young guys were seen bragging and saying one cannot be like them if he cannot drink blood, Dr. Opoku seized the opportunity to call on the youth to work hard and shy away from quick money like this sakawa activities.

According to him, he fears that this trend would tarnish the good name of Offinso, hence a demand for swift action.

The legislator made this known to the media when he visited various ongoing developmental projects he has lobbied for the Constituency.
As a matter of urgency, on Dr. Isaac Yaw Opoku appealed called on the government to come and fix the deplorable road which is affecting economic activities of the indigenes and those in adjoining communities.

: News; 22 August 2023

C/R: Jailbreaker Busted At Ajumako Bisease After T

: News; 18 August 2023

Executive Secretary of NIA Pays Courtesy Visit to

: News; 25 August 2023

The People of Nsawam Adoagyiri Appeal to The Presi

The entire Nsawam Adoagyiri has called on the Prez of Ghana H. E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo to talk to Okyenhene Osagyefo Amotia Ofori Panyin II to retract his decision to install a new chief because they want peace.

In a press conference, the Abakomahene of Adoagyiri Odiatuo Okatakyie Afrifa appealed to the Interior Minister Hon Ambrose Dery, the IGP Dr. George Akufo Dampare, and all heads of National Security to intervene to put a stop to Okyenhene's decision.

According to him, he said they belong to Akyem Kotoku and not Akyem Abuakwa so they will not allow Okyenhene who is the Omanhene of Abuakwa to install chief on the land of Kotoku.

Nana Odiatuo Afrifa said they've had a chief for the past 16 years Effutu Dompreh II who is still alive so they don't want any chief again.

He said they've tried it the fourth time but failed and now decided to intrude on their territory again so the president must tell him something.

Furthermore, he said they are not cowards and will fight back the next time Okyenhene attempts.

Nana Kwabena Agyemang from the royal family of Nsawam Adoagyiri said what Okyenhene did was illegal to cross his boundaries. He said the Regional House of Chief has named them the rightful owner of the land.

He added that, if there is a rule of law and Okyenhene is not above the law then he must be arrested.

According to Nana Agyamang, Okyenhene has disarmed Nsawam Police which is why he brought his policemen and task force with amenities to install their chief. They will not allow them, they will resist him.

The people expressed disappointment in the president. According to them, Okyenhene is the nephew to him and they suppose he is aware of what is happening but has kept mute. They said they voted massively for him to be president so if he continues to keep mute they will retaliate.

Filed by: Nana Yaw Amankwaah

: News; 22 August 2023

Preventive Eye Education held at Dodowa Technical

: News; 18 August 2023

DOP Baffoe-Bonnie (Esq) wins female pillar in publ

: News; 25 August 2023

Ahafo Region: Remove The Taxes on Sanitary Pads -

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The inability of parents and guardians to afford sanitary pads for their wards is a threat to girl-child education especially in the rural areas. Nana Kwasi Bosomprah I, the Omanhene of Goaso Traditional Council is appealing to government to remove the imposed taxes on sanitary pads to make it affordable and easily accessible.

He said, it is not optional for ladies to menstruate every month. However, it is a natural phenomenon. The use of a sanitary pad is for their comfort to ensure cleanliness and therefore shouldn't be expensive.

Nana Bosomprah I expressed the situation as worrying as some girls whose guardians cannot afford the sanitary pads have to stay at home till their menstrual period is over before they return to school, "this makes them lose some of the study hours" he stressed.

He added, at some point, these young girls are forced to go into relationship so that they can depend on the men for their needs.

The appeal was made to SOMPA NEWS when he donated sanitary pads, exercise books, football, teaching desks and other items worth thousands of cedis to Dechem M/A Basic School in the Asunafo North Municipality as part of his 15 Years Anniversary Celebration as Chief of Goaso Traditional Concil.

Nana Kwasi Bosomprah I also used the opportunity to call on the government and philanthropists to come to the aid of the Dechem M/A Basic school emphasizing that lack of facilities to accommodate the students leaves them with no option than to study under trees and whenever it rains they have to abandon classes.

Some Civil Society Organisations and teacher groups have revealed that only 17 out of 5,400 schools under trees have been completed by the Akufo-Addo-led government since 2021. Reports indicate that there are over 5,400 schools existing under trees, sheds and dilapidated structures, a situation which negatively affects, teaching, learning, and learning outcomes. The general learning environment is not only a disincentive for teachers to accept postings but also demotivates existing teachers while making school attendance unattractive to students.

Filed by: NANA KWAME AGYEMANG-OPAMBOUR, AHAFO REGION