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by: [Longman] The District Chief Executive for Birim South, Taaju Rahim, has refuted allegations that the Akim Swedru Wesley Methodist Church is obstructing the construction of the Aduasa-Apoli road. In an interview with Ahenkan FM, Rahim stated that the Church has agreed to the demolition of its fence wall and …

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Birim Central Munipal Assembly, Solomon Brako Kusi, has disclosed that the numerous cleanup exercises held in the municipality have instilled a sense of responsibility in the people he serves. Speaking to Ahenkan FM at the Birim Central Municipal Sanitation Awards’ Night, Kusi praised the …

Source: Longman   Nana Yaa Boahemaa Adwesei, the Akyem Aduasahemaa, has warned the government, stating: “You have taken our resources for far too long. Fix our roads or face action!” The traditional leader’s statement urges the authorities to address the deteriorating road conditions, threatening consequences if improvements are not made. …

by Longman   Bismarck Sintim Ofori-Atta, President of the Akim Oda Concerned Citizens Association (AKOCCA), has stated that the Traditional Authorities of the Kotoku Traditional Area have disappointed them by keeping silent over the disbursement of the Oda Central Market. Speaking in an interview on Ahenkan FM’s Asɛm Yi Di …

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet), through its Green Climate Club initiative, has officially launched and formed climate clubs in three senior high schools in the Akim Oda Municipality. The launch, held on Friday, 4th July 2025, demonstrates GMet’s continued effort in promoting climate literacy and environmental stewardship among young people. …

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Asene Manso Akroso in the Eastern Region, Hon. Eric Ahinakwa, has expressed his profound gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for instituting the National Day of Prayer.   According to him, this initiative will significantly improve the spiritual aspect of the country, fostering a …

The Municipal Chief Executive for Birim Central, Solomon Kusi Brako, has raised concerns about the severe impact of illegal mining, also known as galamsey, on communities within the municipality and the environment. During a recent tour of some galamsey sites, Mr. Brako witnessed firsthand the destruction caused by these activities, …

Report By: Francis MENSAH (Adwenpa-Hene)      The Student Representative Council (SRC) of Akim State University College, affiliated with Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has made a passionate appeal to the government to extend the free tuition policy to private universities. This call was made during the …

Report By: Francis MENSAH (Adwenpa-Hene)       The District Chief Executive for the Birim South District Assembly in the Eastern Region, Hon. Taaju Abdu Rahim, has reiterated the Mahama-led government’s commitment to completing the construction of the feeder road from Akim Swedru to Apoli-Beposo. On Friday, 13th June, 2025, …

Road Transport Operators have released new fares that commuters are to pay following an announcement of a 15% reduction in public transport fares, effective Saturday, May 24, 2025. The revised fares will be applicable to shared taxis, intra-city (trotro), intercity (long-distance buses), and haulage vehicles. The operators urged commercial transport …