Acute water shortage hit parts of Kumasi as power outages cripple Barekese, Owabi plants

Acute water shortage hit parts of Kumasi as power outages cripple Barekese, Owabi plants

An acute water shortage has hit sections of the Greater Kumasi Metropolis, leaving thousands of residents scrambling for water after days of dry taps. For three consecutive days, households across the city have had no running water, forcing families and businesses to depend on hand-dug wells and other underground sources to survive. “We are really struggling in accessing water. Getting water for cooking and even bathing your kids for school […]

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NDC opts out of Ejisu Constituency by-election

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) says it will not participate in the upcoming Ejisu Constituency by-election scheduled for April 30, 2024. According to Mr Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, the Party’s General Secretary, the decision was to enable it to channel all its resources towards winning the seat in the national election in December 2024. Mr Kwetey made the disclosure in an interview with the media, on the sidelines of a news […]

April 17, 2024 81

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NDC yet to decide whether to contest Ejisu By-Elections – Ashanti Reg. Sec.

Following the demise of MP Dr. John Kumah, the NDC has yet to finalize its stance on participation in the forthcoming Ejisu by-election in the Ashanti region. Despite expressing confidence in its candidate for the December 7 general elections, the party hesitates over its involvement in the forthcoming by-election, citing concerns about costs alongside other factors. “As I speak to you now, the party is yet to firm up on […]

April 5, 2024 42

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Former GFA President Kwesi Nyantakyi hints of contesting Ejisu constituency by-election

Amidst preparations for a by-election in the Ejisu Constituency following the passing of the Member of Parliament, the late John Ampontuah Kumah, speculation surrounds the potential candidature of former President of the Ghana Football Association, Kwesi Nyantakyi. Kwesi Nyantakyi has emerged as a possible contender for the upcoming by-election, although he has shown sensitivity to the grieving process within the constituency in light of the recent loss of the late […]

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John Kumah’s family officially informs Speaker about his death

The family of late Ejisu MP and Deputy Finance Minister, John Kumah has officially informed the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin of his death. This was during a courtesy call on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. First Deputy Speaker and Bekwai MP, Joseph Osei Owusu received the bereaved family on behalf of Mr Bagbin and Parliament. John Kumah died on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the Suhum Government Hospital after a […]

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EC Breaks Silence On Ejisu By-elections

The Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC), has not yet received an official notification from parliament to hold by-elections in the wake of the death of the Member of Parliament for the Ejisu constituency in the Ashanti Region. Dr. Serebour Quaicoe, the Director of Electoral Services for the Electoral Commission (EC), revealed in an interview that the 1992 constitution forbids by-elections when a vacancy occurs less than three (3) months prior […]

March 12, 2024 71

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Sad scenes at John Kumah’s Ejisu residence as Assembly members, MCE mourn

A sombre atmosphere has enveloped the residence of the late Deputy Finance Minister, John Kumah, as news of his untimely demise spread. Family, friends, political colleagues and Assembly members gathered to mourn the loss of a dedicated public servant and a beloved member of the community. John Kumah, who also served as a Member of Parliament for Ejisu, was known for his unwavering commitment to public service and his tireless […]

March 8, 2024 52

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Parliament suspends sitting following John Kumah’s death

Parliament has suspended this afternoon's sitting following the death of Member of Parliament for Ejisu and Deputy Finance Minister, Dr John Kumah. The legislator is reported to have passed away in the early hours of this morning, Thursday, March 7. He is reported to have died after a short illness. When news of his death reached the House, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin asked that the House take a […]

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