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NPP Executive Elections: No ‘Bawumia Candidate’ According to Anthony Karbo
The NPP’s Organisation Committee Chair rejects claims that the upcoming national executive polls will favor those aligned with flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.
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King Zuba’s Kumasi Revamp: From Unauthorized Kiosks to Solar Streetlights
Since taking office in April 2025, Mayor Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi has tackled illegal structures, sanitation, and lighting to bring order to the city’s streets.
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DCOP Rtr Kwaku Ayesu Opare-Addo: Laying‑In‑State and Funeral Services in Kumasi
The former Deputy Commissioner of Police, Kwaku Ayesu Opare‑Addo, will lie in state at the Ghana Police Training School on 2 October, with burial and funeral rites following the same day and a thanksgiving service the next.
Business
KMA Cracks Down on Illegal Transport Fares Ahead of Christmas
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has warned operators that charging outside approved rates will lead to prosecution and public naming of offenders.
Crime
Kumasi Arrests: Two Men Detained for Kidnapping and Killing Senegalese Goalkeeper
Police in Ashanti Region have taken into custody Salifu Walid and Aziz Wadrago Mane after linking them to the murder of Cheikh Touré in October 2025.
Business
Kumasi Drivers Reject 8% Fare Hike, Claim It Won’t Cover Rising Costs
Commercial transport operators in Kumasi say the government’s proposed fare increase is too small to offset fuel price hikes and higher vehicle maintenance expenses.
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Golden Bean Hotel Wins 3‑Star Hotel of the Year at Ashanti Regional Tourism Awards
The Kumasi‑based hotel earned the award and a Certificate of Excellence for its blend of luxury and comfort at the 2026 GTA ceremony.
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Railway Workers to Resist Kumasi Eviction Order
Former and current Ghana Railway Company staff refuse to vacate the Kumasi site by Dec. 31, 2026, citing lack of consultation and disputed land sale claims.
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Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Urge Ghanaians to Safeguard Natural Resources
During the 45th Annual National Ijtema in Kumasi, the association called on young people to uphold morality and responsibly manage public assets.
Politics
NPP Delegates to Vote on Three National Vice Chairpersons in Kumasi
On October 3, New Patriotic Party members will elect three vice chairpersons at Baba Yara Sports Stadium, using a tally system and online verification for delegate eligibility.
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Mansoman SHS Headmaster Raises Concerns Over Rising School Placement Changes
Rev. Nicholas Adu Berko warns that many students are leaving Mansoman Senior High School for other schools, citing road conditions and perceived school rankings as key factors.
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Nhyiaeso Chief Pledges Support to End Encroachment on Utility Corridors in Kumasi
Chief Nana Osei Yaw Frimpong II assured the Electricity Company of Ghana that traditional authorities will enforce right‑of‑way laws to protect poles and transformers in his jurisdiction.
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Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Returns to Kumasi After US Visit
The Ashanti monarch was welcomed with a parade and ceremonial salute upon his arrival in Kumasi following a series of engagements in Washington, D.C. and other U.S. cities.
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Kumasi businessman Kwabena Kesse, founder of Kessben Group, dies at 68
Stephen Kwabena Boateng, popularly known as Kessben, built a sprawling business empire from travel and driving schools to media and banking over more than 30 years, and served on the National Peace Council between 2004 and 2010.
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One dead, 14 hurt as truck and Hiace collide on Accra-Kumasi highway
A woman lost her life and 14 people were treated for injuries after a truck swerved into the path of an oncoming minibus near Paradise Restaurant on the N6, in a crash that fire officials say may have started with a risky overtaking maneuver.
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Ghana, Philippines Announce Chamber of Commerce to Boost Trade
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and Philippine Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro agreed to create a new chamber of commerce during the UN General Assembly, aiming to deepen business ties and explore investment opportunities.
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Premier League Commission Declares Manchester City Guilty of Financial Rule Breaches
The independent body found the club in violation over nine seasons, citing sham contracts, misstated accounts and non‑cooperation with league inquiries.
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Queiroz Rejects Resignation After 4-2 Loss to The Gambia
Ghana’s national team coach says the defeat should be a lesson, not a reason to quit, as the Black Stars fall short in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
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Ghana Loses 4-2 to The Gambia in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier
Captain Gideon Mensah blames the team’s many newcomers for the loss, saying new players need time to grasp the weight of representing the Black Stars.
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Odo Broni Donates GH¢63,000 to Korle Bu Children in Daddy Lumba’s Memory
The popular singer gave the Child Health Department a sizeable cash gift on what would have been the late highlife legend’s 62nd birthday.
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Weta Chief Urges Urgent Road Repairs and Stronger Police Presence
Paramount Chief Torgbuiga Akpo Ashiakpor VI called on the government to rehabilitate critical roads and boost security during the 10th anniversary of Galiza in Ehi.