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RIGHT TO INFORMATION OFFICER FOR AHAFO REGIONAL COORDINATING COUNCIL ENCOURAGES ACCESS TO INFORMATION

In a recent interview on the AMANSAN NTIE MORNING SHOW Hosted by Abrantepa kizaro on Rejoice fm 101.7 at Ahafo Mim, Mr. Theophilus Nti-Antwi, the Right to Information Officer in the Ahafo region, provided valuable insights on how Ghanaians can acquire information through the Right to Information Act. Mr. Nti-Antwi emphasized that to request and receive information in the Ahafo region, individuals only need to possess their Ghana card. He mentioned that citizens can visit any municipal or district office dedicated to the Right to Information Act in the region to initiate the process.  Mr. Theophilus Nti-Antwi underlined that Article 21 of the 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana addresses the right to information. He highlighted that this constitutional provision makes it a legal entitlement for all citizens and even foreigners to request information. He  also noted that there are exemptions  to the disclosure of certain information. These exemptions are in line with the law and e

CONCERNS ARISE OVER LIMITED VOTER REGISTRATION TURNOUT IN AHAFO REGION- MR SANDY AMANKWAH

In a surprising turn of events, Mr. Sandy Amankwah, an Assemblyman hopeful for the Airport, Zongo Asukese electoral area of the Asunafo North Constituency in the Ahafo Region of Ghana, has expressed his discontent with the limited voter registration exercise in the region. Mr. Amankwah's concerns stem from the discouragingly low number of registrations that have taken place, particularly in the Mim Airport, Zongo Asukese electoral area, where he aspires to contest the assembly member elections. Despite the registration exercise lasting for six days, only a mere 50 individuals have been registered in Mr. Sandy Amankwah's electoral area. This dismal turnout has left Mr. Amankwah disheartened and deeply worried about the overall participation of the community in the upcoming elections. The limited voter registration exercise is a crucial process in the democratic fabric of Ghana. It serves as an opportunity for eligible citizens to have their voices heard by participating in the e

Cocoa FM 94.7: A Beacon of Unity and Information in Ahafo Ano North"-- CEO, Hon Eric Nana Agyeman Prempeh

In a recent interview with Cocoa FM 94.7, Hosted by Nana Yaw Dwumfour and monitored by Abrantepa kizaro, Hon Eric Nana Agyeman Prempeh, the Chief Executive Officer of Cocoa FM and Director General of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), shed light on the purpose behind bringing Cocoa FM to the Ahafo Ano North municipality, specifically to the town of Tepa. This new radio station, which is currently on test transmission, is poised to make a significant impact on the local community. Hon Eric Nana Agyeman Prempeh emphasized that Cocoa FM's primary objective is to serve the people of the Ahafo Ano North municipality. Unlike some radio stations, Cocoa FM aims to be a non-partisan platform, welcoming voices from all political spectrums to engage in meaningful discussions. The station intends to broadcast a diverse range of programs, including news, talk shows, and political discussions, with the aim of informing and engaging the community. One distinguishing feature of

Director of Wioso Senior High School Offers Scholarships to 2023 WASSCE Candidates

In a commendable effort to motivate and reward academic excellence, Mr. Akomeah Dannies, the Director of Wioso Senior High School, located in the Ahafo Ano South West Municipality of the Ashanti Region, has announced a promising scholarship opportunity for 2023 WASSCE candidates. This initiative aims to encourage students to strive for exceptional academic performance and provide them with a path to higher education. Under Mr. Akomeah's guidance, the school has unveiled a remarkable incentive: any student who achieves 6 or 8 As in their WASSCE exams will be awarded a scholarship to further their education at the University College of Agriculture and Environmental Studies, which is affiliated with the prestigious Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. This announcement has generated immense excitement and enthusiasm among the 2023 WASSCE candidates at Wioso Senior High School (Alma matter Education).  Upon learning about this opportunity, students expressed their determ