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  • Sunyani-Techiman-Wenchi-Wa-Hamile road corridor reconstruction to be undertaken under “Big Push” – Minister

    Sunyani-Techiman-Wenchi-Wa-Hamile road corridor reconstruction to be undertaken under “Big Push” – Minister

    The government’s “Big Push” initiative is set to kick-start the reconstruction of the Sunyani-Techiman-Wenchi-Wa-Hamile road corridor in the third quarter of this year.

    Kwame Agbodza, Minister for Roads and Highways, made this announcement while embarking on a three-day inspection tour of the Bono, Bono East, Ahafo, and Western Regions.

    To ensure the project’s timely completion, Agbodza has directed the Ghana Highways Authority to conduct engineering studies and designs for sections of the corridor not currently under construction.

    “This entire corridor, all the way to Hamile, is part of the ‘Big Push’ initiative. It is one of the major projects we aim to award in June this year. Therefore, those involved in the studies and designs need to expedite their work. We don’t have enough time,” he emphasized.

    The Minister highlighted the government’s commitment to prioritizing road infrastructure development, despite financial constraints. “No matter what we want to achieve—whether in farming, education, or healthcare—roads are critical. Our economic development cannot take shape if we do not address the challenges in the road sector,” he stressed.

    During his tour, Agbodza inspected the 10.20km Terchire bypass, constructed by Newmont Ghana, and is expected to assess other ongoing road projects, including:

    • Jinijini-Sampa Road reconstruction
    • Tepa-Goaso Road
    • Sefwi Wiawso town roads
    • Tarkwa-Agona Nkwanta Road reconstruction
    • PTC Interchange project
    • Takoradi-Agona Junction Road dualisation
  • 3 dead after crash on Techiman-Wenchi Highway

    3 dead after crash on Techiman-Wenchi Highway

    A tragic road accident on the Techiman-Wenchi Highway in the Bono Region has claimed the lives of three people after a collision between a KIA Rhino truck and a Daewoo Matiz taxi.

    The incident occurred at Nkonsia, where the KIA Rhino, registered AS 7102-13 and carrying a load of cashew nuts, collided with the taxi, which was registered GN 356-19. The force of the impact left the taxi severely damaged, trapping its occupants.

    Two male passengers died on the spot, while a female passenger, who was critically injured, was rushed to the Wenchi Methodist Hospital but later succumbed to her injuries.

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  • Police Commander hospitalised after Wenchi youth beat him up for allegedly detaining a pregnant woman

    Police Commander hospitalised after Wenchi youth beat him up for allegedly detaining a pregnant woman

    The Municipal Police Commander for Wenchi, DSP Nana Boakye Yiadom, has been hospitalized after being severely assaulted by unidentified youth in the Wenchi Municipality of the Bono Region.

    The attack, which occurred on Tuesday morning, reportedly stemmed from his detention of a pregnant woman.

    A police source, speaking anonymously, revealed that DSP Yiadom had visited the Tohaba area, a suburb of Wenchi, to arrest a suspect. When the suspect was not found, the commander allegedly detained the suspect’s pregnant wife and brought her to the police station.

    Angered by the move, a group of youth stormed the police station, vandalizing property, including the commander’s vehicle, the charge office, a flat-screen TV, a fridge, computer equipment, and sliding doors. In the ensuing chaos, the attackers broke into the cells and freed eight inmates.

    DSP Yiadom is currently receiving treatment at the Bono Regional Teaching Hospital, while police assess the extent of the damage caused during the attack.

  • Youth break into Wenchi police station, free inmates

    Youth break into Wenchi police station, free inmates

    A violent incident unfolded in the Wenchi Municipality of the Bono Region, where a group of unidentified youth attacked DSP Nana Boakye Yiadom, the Municipal Police Commander, leaving him with severe injuries. The assailants also broke into the police cells, freeing eight detainees, and caused extensive damage to the police station.

    According to an anonymous police source, the chaos began on Tuesday morning when DSP Yiadom attempted to arrest a suspect in the Tohaba area, a suburb of Wenchi. Unable to locate the suspect, he reportedly detained the suspect’s pregnant wife and brought her to the station.

    Infuriated by the woman’s detention, the youth stormed the police station, damaging property, including the commander’s vehicle, the charge office, a flat-screen TV, fridge, computers, and sliding doors, in their bid to secure her release.

    In the commotion, the youth broke into the cells and freed eight inmates. DSP Yiadom is currently undergoing treatment at the Bono Regional Teaching Hospital for injuries sustained during the attack.

  • Honour Busia by voting for Bawumia – Napo tells Wenchi residents

    Honour Busia by voting for Bawumia – Napo tells Wenchi residents

    Running mate for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO has urged the people of Wenchi in the Bono Region to honour the legacy of former Prime Minister Dr. Kofi Abrefa Busia by supporting the NPP in the upcoming 2024 elections.

    During a campaign visit to Wenchi, NAPO paid tribute to the late Dr. Busia, laying a wreath in his memory and calling on the community to secure a victory for the party.

    Wenchi, a town with deep ties to the NPP’s political tradition, holds historical significance as the birthplace of Dr. Busia, a key figure in the formation of the Progress Party, which later evolved into the NPP.

    NAPO emphasized that voting for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP’s presidential candidate, would be a fitting tribute to Dr. Busia’s contributions to the nation and the party.

    Engaging with local chiefs, the clergy, Muslims, and residents during his tour, NAPO urged them to pray for the NPP and to provide guidance to the party in its service to the people.

    He reminded the Wenchi constituency, traditionally an NPP stronghold until it was won by the NDC in 2020, of the need to reclaim the seat as a continuation of Dr. Busia’s legacy.

    NAPO encouraged the residents to reflect on the achievements of the NPP government and to vote decisively for Dr. Bawumia and the party’s parliamentary candidate for the area, Kojo Frempong, in the December elections.

    Mr. Frempong, in turn, expressed his dedication to reclaiming the seat for the NPP and called for the support of the chiefs and the people to ensure a resounding victory.

    The Omanhene of Wenchi, Nana Ampem Anye Amoampong Tabrako III, praised NAPO for his contributions during his tenure in government and highlighted the challenges facing the community, appealing for continued government support to address these issues.

  • Violent clash at Nkonsia leaves one dead, several injured

    Violent clash at Nkonsia leaves one dead, several injured

    A violent confrontation between youths from Wenchi Zongo and Nkonsia in the Wenchi Municipality of the Bono Region has resulted in the death of one individual and the destruction of five motorbikes.

    The incident, which unfolded early on Sunday, has left the community in a state of shock and grief.

    Emergency reports from the Wenchi Methodist Hospital reveal that three victims were admitted around 5:30 AM. Unfortunately, 21-year-old Alhassan Mohammed did not survive his injuries.

    Another victim was treated and discharged, while 22-year-old Ayuuba Adamu remains hospitalized and is recovering.

    Ayuuba Adamu shared with Adom News that the violence began during a gathering at Nkonsia when a suspect attempted to steal one of their phones. The suspect was subdued, leading to a violent escalation.

    The altercation resulted in the fatal stabbing of Alhassan Mohammed and injuries to another person who tried to intervene. In the aftermath, the youth from Nkonsia set fire to five motorbikes belonging to the suspects.

    The incident has been reported to the Wenchi police, who are investigating the matter. At the time of this report, the police had not issued a statement.

  • Drivers warned to adhere to traffic laws

    Drivers warned to adhere to traffic laws

    Head of the Orthopaedic Unit at Wenchi Methodist Hospital in the Bono region, Emmanuel Denteh, urges road users to adhere to traffic regulations to prevent fatal accidents during the Easter holidays.

    He emphasizes that the festive season sees increased travel, with drivers sometimes prioritizing profit over safety by speeding, overloading vehicles, and driving recklessly.

    “I want to remind all road users, especially commercial drivers, of the need to be cautious on the road and strictly observe road traffic rules and regulations to avoid accidents during and after the festivities,” he added.

    Addressing JoyNews in Wenchi, Mr. Denteh voiced concern about the influx of accident casualties admitted to the Orthopaedic Unit with fractures, twists, and joint dislocations.

    He attributed this surge to the festive season’s celebrations, during which many drivers indulge in alcohol consumption, leading to speeding and reckless overtaking.

    “Alcohol and driving are never compatible and leads to destruction, so drivers and motorbike riders shouldn’t be intoxicated before driving.

     “The thing is if you drink, do not drive, if you drive, do not drink,” he stressed.   

    Mr Denteh said, “There is a new practice where motorbike riders push their mobile phones into the crash helmet on the chin to keep conversing over the phone while riding, but this is very dangerous”.

    He urged motorbike riders to be extra careful on the roads and use crash helmets to escape head injuries or even death during accidents.

    He further stressed the importance of road signs and implored road users to let it be their priority, adding without knowledge of road signs, one cannot call him or herself a good driver.

    He said road safety is a shared responsibility, calling on all stakeholders to play their roles to prevent the carnage on the roads in the country.

  • Wenchi cashew buying to pay levies, rates to Municipal Assembly

    Wenchi cashew buying to pay levies, rates to Municipal Assembly

    The Wenchi Municipal Assembly, in collaboration with the Wenchi Traditional Council in the Bono Region, has established a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with cashew-buying companies to pay rates and levies on every bag of Raw Cashew Nuts (RCNs).

    This initiative was unveiled during an engagement with stakeholders in the cashew value chain aimed at enhancing cashew production, marketing, and transportation within the Wenchi municipality.

    The gathering, which included representatives from the Cashew Buyers Association, Processors, and their agents, focused on devising strategies to boost revenue generation for the assembly.

    Key topics discussed during the meeting included the framework for rate payment, registration procedures for cashew buyers and companies, calibration standards for cashew weighing scales, and transportation logistics managed by the Wenchi Cargo Transport Union and Cashew Buyers.

    Chaired by the Paramount Chief of Wenchi, Osagyefo Ampem Anye Amoanpong Tabrako III, the stakeholders unanimously agreed on the necessity for all cashew weighing scales to be calibrated and certified by the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA).

    Additionally, it was decided that all cashew companies and affiliated agents must undergo registration and obtain a business operating permit from the municipal assembly.

    Furthermore, cashew buying companies are mandated to obtain certification from the Tree Crop Development Authority.

    In his address, Osagyefo Tabrako pledged to eradicate the menace of nomadic herdsmen and their cattle, which have been responsible for the destruction of cashew farms, thereby impeding cashew production and agricultural development in the Municipality.

    He assured stakeholders of the Wenchi Traditional Council’s collaboration with the Wenchi Municipal Security Council (MUSEC) to address this issue effectively.

    “The traditional council and MUSEC are serious about this cattle-herdsmen issue, so we will find a way to peacefully get them removed from our land immediately to protect crops,” he stated.

    The Paramount Chief reiterated the importance of adding value to cashew production to enhance export earnings and generate employment opportunities for residents in the Wenchi municipality.

    He pledged to allocate land for the construction of cashew warehouses, aiming to establish an industrial hub dedicated to cashew processing in the region.

    Bono East Regional Verification Officer for the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), Eric Akoto, provided insights into the calibration process for weighing scales and emphasized the importance of adhering to standards to ensure accurate results in the weighing of Raw Cashew Nuts (RCNs).

    James Kwasi Oduro Asare, the Presiding Member of the Wenchi Municipal Assembly, called upon cashew purchasing companies and agents operating within the area to collaborate with the assembly to foster growth in the cashew industry.

    He urged all stakeholders in the cashew value chain to uphold the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding, emphasizing its significance in advancing the cashew sector and increasing revenue generation for the assembly.

  • Your cattle are causing destruction in Wenchi; you have 7 days to relocate them – Chiefs tell herdsmen

    Your cattle are causing destruction in Wenchi; you have 7 days to relocate them – Chiefs tell herdsmen

    The Traditional Council of Wenchi in the Bono region has issued a seven-day ultimatum to herdsmen, directing them to relocate their cattle.

    This directive, endorsed by the Paramount Chief of the Wenchi Traditional Area, involves collaboration with chiefs, the Municipal Assembly, Police Service, and other authorities.

    The decision stems from recent grievances raised by crop farmers and residents regarding the destruction of farms by the herdsmen’s cattle.

    In an interview with Citi News, Nana Anye Amoanpong Tabrako III, the Paramount Chief, expressed his concern over the matter.

    The Paramount Chief stressed that coordinated efforts with the Municipal Assembly, Police Service, community leaders, and local farmers are underway to prevent the continued disruption caused by the cattle.

    He emphasized the importance of finding effective solutions to protect the community from harm and preserve their agricultural activities.

    “It is not something I am going to allow during my reign. They destroy the crops and farmlands. Wenchi is a farming area, and that is what the people mostly depend on. We boast of cashew, and it is this cashew that the cattle swallow. So, if the animals destroy our cashew, what are we going to boast of?”

    “We are going to be in contact with the Municipal Assembly, Police Service, Nananom, and MuSec. We are in talks to see how best we can prevent them. The farmers are also included because most of them have their ways, so it does not affect anyone or soul. We need to have a way to prevent them from entering our community and harming anyone.”

  • Why Kojo Frimpong promised ‘angry’ Akufo-Addo Wenchi seat ‘by all means’ in 2024

    Why Kojo Frimpong promised ‘angry’ Akufo-Addo Wenchi seat ‘by all means’ in 2024

    Kojo Frimpong, a parliamentary candidate hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Wenchi Constituency, has revealed how President Akufo-Addo reacted to the party losing the Wenchi seat to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2020 elections.

    According to Frimpong, when he and others went to the president’s residence to congratulate him on his victory, Akufo-Addo’s mood changed upon learning they were from Wenchi.

    The president was reportedly disappointed about the NPP’s loss in Wenchi during the 2020 elections.

    “You lose Wenchi, you lose Wenchi in my time. I am President of Ghana and you lose Wenchi-Busia seat (sic). I couldn’t utter a word, I only humbled myself and told him Mr. President we will win Wenchi back in 2024,” he stated.

    Kojo Frimpong described himself as a Member of Parliament apprentice and revealed his commitment to reclaim the Wenchi seat for the NPP.

    The seat was lost to the NDC’s Seidu Haruna during the 2020 elections, defeating the NPP’s Prof. George Yaw Djan-Baffuor, who had represented Wenchi in parliament for three consecutive terms.

  • Teacher allegedly forces students to swear by deity to solve stolen phone case in Wenchi

    Teacher allegedly forces students to swear by deity to solve stolen phone case in Wenchi

    The Wenchi Municipal Directorate of the Ghana Education Service (GES) in the Bono Region has launched an inquiry into a concerning incident involving a teacher at St. Paul’s Anglican Basic School.

    The teacher is alleged to have compelled some students to take an oath in the name of a deity to demonstrate their innocence regarding his missing phone.

    The GES has emphasized that if the teacher is found culpable for these actions, he will face appropriate consequences as outlined in the established code of conduct.

    David Baffoe, the Public Relations Officer at the Wenchi Municipal Education Directorate, stated that the directorate is committed to uncovering all the facts surrounding the incident.

    He stated, “We started the investigations…and we will continue today so that we can establish the facts on the whole matter so that we can communicate appropriately to the public. We are there to make sure that we get the truth from the matter, and if the teacher is found culpable, we will use the established code of conduct against him.”

  • Tragic Wenchi accident claims man’s life

    Tragic Wenchi accident claims man’s life

    A man, believed to be in his late fifties, has tragically lost his life in a devastating accident at Wenchi.

    The incident, which took place around 2 pm on Thursday, August 3, left the victim in a deeply distressing state.

    According to accounts from witnesses, the unidentified man was riding his motorcycle when he became trapped between a pickup truck and a heavy-duty truck.

    The collision between the pickup and the truck forcibly ejected the man from his motorbike, causing him to land on the road.

    Tragically, the man ended up underneath the large heavy-duty truck, which tragically ran over him, resulting in his immediate demise.

    The scene of the accident was a harrowing sight, drawing the attention of bystanders who were both shocked and horrified by the tragic event.

    Responding promptly to the scene, the local district police carefully extricated the lifeless body of the victim from beneath the weighty truck.

    Subsequently, the body was transferred to the Wenchi Methodist morgue, where it currently awaits proper identification procedures.

  • Wenchi Police arrest eight suspected Indian hemp smokers

    In a raid on the Municipality on Tuesday, the Wenchi Police in the Bono Region detained eight alleged Indian Hemp smokers and sellers.

    The Ghana News Agency (GNA) gathered the suspects, including a young lady, Nasiba Ubeida, 19 years, have since been placed in custody, as the Police continued with their investigations.

    The other suspects are Abdul Nashiru 28, Adama Abu, 57, Mohammed Siaka, 43, Yerifa Joe, 36, Adams Tijani, 26, Moses Fii, 80 and Sule Sumaila, 29.

    A source at the Wenchi Divisional Police Command that disclosed this in an interview with the GNA said the Police conducted the swoop around 1830 hours at the local popular “Kaamu ghetto”, arrested the suspects and set the ghetto ablaze.

    The GNA learnt the ghetto remained a den for criminals who robbed and terrorized residents in the Municipality.

    When contacted, the Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Boakye Ansah, the Wenchi Divisional Police Commander confirmed but declined to comment further on the story.

    He, however, asked the GNA to follow up the story at the Bono Regional Police Command.

    Source: GNA

  • Wenchi Police arrest eight suspected Indian hemp smokers

    The Police at Wenchi in the Bono Region have arrested eight suspected Indian Hemp smokers and peddlers in a swoop conducted in the Municipality on Tuesday.

    The Ghana News Agency (GNA) gathered the suspects, including a young lady, Nasiba Ubeida, 19 years, have since been placed in custody, as the Police continued with their investigations.

    The other suspects are Abdul Nashiru 28, Adama Abu, 57, Mohammed Siaka, 43, Yerifa Joe, 36, Adams Tijani, 26, Moses Fii, 80 and Sule Sumaila, 29.

    A source at the Wenchi Divisional Police Command that disclosed this in an interview with the GNA said the Police conducted the swoop around 1830 hours at the local popular “Kaamu ghetto”, arrested the suspects and set the ghetto ablaze.

    The GNA learnt the ghetto remained a den for criminals who robbed and terrorized residents in the Municipality.

    When contacted, the Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Boakye Ansah, the Wenchi Divisional Police Commander confirmed but declined to comment further on the story.

    He, however, asked the GNA to follow up the story at the Bono Regional Police Command.

    Source: GNA

  • Wenchi SHS geography tutor involved in Kintampo waterfalls disaster still bedridden

    Daniel Alubadek, a geography tutor of the Wenchi Methodist Senior High School, who took some of his students on an excursion to the Kintampo waterfalls, and suffered a disaster, is still bedridden, four years after the unfortunate event.

    According to medical reports sighted by GhanaWeb, Alubadek needs $91,571 to undergo emergency neurosurgery in the United States of America in order to be able to walk again.

    The report from Clearwater, Florida US, states that the patient is a candidate for autologous adipose stem cell therapy for his spinal cord injury, something that has resulted in his paralysis.

    “His therapy will include removal of his adipose tissue and administered intrathecally to promote the healing of his nerve system within the thecal sac to the brain,” parts of the report read.

    “The cost of the first therapy is $11,741. Each additional injection which can be performed every two months will be an additional $8,870. As requested, we can perform 10 injections every two months for two years for a total 10 injections. The total cost for the 10 therapies will be $91,571,” the report reads further.

    Daniel Alubadek is quoted in a mynewsgh report as saying: “There has not been any massive improvement since the unfortunate incident. There is an arrangement with [the] Government for some little support. At the initial stages, the former headmaster tried for me to get some treatment. Sometime ago, the Minister for Tourism and Culture during one of her visits to the school was reminded of my situation. She promised to liaise with authorities so I get the best […] treatment.”

    Twenty people, mostly students on an excursion, lost their lives while over 21 others sustained injuries after trees crashed on them following a heavy rainstorm on Sunday, March 19, 2017.

    Most of the victims were students of the Wenchi Senior High School (SHS) in the Brong-Ahafo Region while others were tourists. The tourist site was closed down following the incident while a committee was set up by the Government of Ghana to probe the cause of the tragedy.

    Presenting a report to Parliament, the then Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Catherine Afeku, stated:

    “The report concluded that although this was an act of God, a number of remote and immediate causes were identified as being instrumental to the accident”.

    Read below the medical report.

    Source: www.ghanaweb.com

  • 615 teenage pregnancies recorded in Wenchi from January to December 2020

    A total of 615 teenage pregnancies were recorded between January and December last year in Wenchi, in the Bono Region.

    The victims ranged between the ages of 10 and 19 years.

    The municipality also recorded 572 cases of teenage pregnancies in 2019 while 580 cases of teenage pregnancies were recorded in the year ended 2018, in 2017, and 2016,577 and 498 cases of teenage pregnancies have been recorded respectively.

    The Wenchi Municipal Director of Health of the Ghana Health Service, Kwaku Bio disclosed this during the 2020 Wenchi Municipal Health Annual Performance Review held in Wenchi Municipal Assembly Hall on Thursday, February 18, 2021.

    He called for the collaborative efforts of stakeholders for drastic reduction and eventual prevention of such unfortunate situation.

    Mr. Kwaku Bio attributed the high rate of teenage pregnancies within the Municipality to “irresponsible parenting” and lack of communication between parents and children.

    Source: Kasapa FM