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AGONA WEST MCE REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT DURING END-OF-YEAR THANK YOU TOUR

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The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Agona West, Hon. Eric Gyamfi Odoom, has once again demonstrated responsible and people-centered leadership by assuring traditional authorities and residents of an equal share of the municipal development agenda during his end-of-year Thank You Tour across Agonaman. Speaking to Nananom and elders, Hon. Eric Gyamfi Odoom emphasized that his administration remains accountable to the people through their traditional leaders, reaffirming that development under his leadership will be fair, inclusive, and transparent, irrespective of political, social, or geographical considerations. The MCE assured the chiefs that the “municipal cake” — development projects and opportunities — will be fairly distributed, with special attention given to communities facing urgent infrastructure deficits. He outlined key priority areas, including: Improvement of road networks Provision of potable drinking water Expansion of electricity Construction and rehabilitation of s...
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Nana Aduokuah Old Age Foundation Holds Free Health Screening for Gomoa Benso

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In a heartwarming gesture of compassion and community care, the Nana Aduokuah Old Age Foundation, with support from Nana Kwabah II, organized a free health screening exercise at the Gomoa Benso Durbar Grounds on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The initiative, themed “We Care, We Love”, brought together health professionals, volunteers, and residents to promote wellness and preventive healthcare. Screening Services Offered The free health screening covered vital areas of health, including: Eye screening to detect early vision problems Ear checks for better hearing health Dental examination for strong and healthy teeth General body check-up to assess overall wellness By offering these services at no cost, the foundation is addressing one of the major challenges facing many communities—limited access to healthcare. Promoting Preventive Healthcare: Speaking at the event, representatives of the foundation emphasized the importance of preventive health care, noting that early detection and treat...
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Respecting Privacy and Avoiding Assumptions: A Call for Mindful Living

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  In a world where appearances often speak louder than facts, it’s easy to fall into the trap of assumption. Whether it's in our workplaces, places of worship, campuses, or communities, people tend to form conclusions based on what they think they see—often without context, conversation, or confirmation. But what if we paused for a moment and asked ourselves: Do I really know the full story? More often than not, the answer is no. Understanding Assumption and Privacy Assumption is the act of believing something without concrete proof. It's a mental shortcut, often rooted in past experiences, stereotypes, or social narratives. While sometimes harmless, assumptions about people’s personal lives—especially relationships—can quickly turn into harmful gossip or misjudgment. Privacy, in contrast, is a fundamental human right. It is the space every person deserves to think, feel, act, and connect without unsolicited opinions or intrusions. Respecting someone’s privacy means honoring th...
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Tragedy Strikes Agona Abodom: Festival Turns Deadly Amid Renewed Chieftaincy Dispute

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What was meant to be a peaceful and joyous celebration in Agona Abodom has turned into a community-wide tragedy. The town, located in the Agona West Municipality of Ghana's Central Region, was plunged into chaos after violent clashes erupted during a traditional festival, leaving three people dead and many others seriously injured. According to reports, the violence stems from a deep-rooted chieftaincy dispute that has plagued the community for more than four decades. Though tensions had appeared to ease following the installation of Nana Osamdade Obrempong XI earlier this year, recent events suggest the conflict is far from over. The Attack: As traditional leaders and residents gathered to celebrate the festival, an opposing faction allegedly hired land guards to violently disrupt the occasion. Eyewitnesses say the assailants stormed the chief’s palace, damaging vehicles, tables, chairs, and other property before clashing with residents. “It was terrifying. We didn’t expect viole...
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Cocoa Sacks and Cameras: When Dignity Died with the Dead

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In the annals of national tragedy, August 6th, 2025, will be remembered not only for the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight distinguished sons of Ghana, but for something far more disgraceful the stripping away of their dignity in death. Yes, a nation mourns. Yes, grief hangs thick in the air. But how did we become so numb to reverence, so desensitised to human worth, that we thought it appropriate, no, necessary to broadcast their remains live, and even more horrifying, to show their noble bodies shoved into cocoa sacks? Cocoa sacks? For the defenders of the realm? For the leaders, the trailblazers, the men who once wore the nation’s badge with pride? This is not only a tragedy of aircraft or altitude, but of attitude. The accident was sudden. The heartbreak, unimaginable. The silence of their departure, deafening. But what followed was even more deafening; the clatter of camera shutters, the relentless clicking of phones, the livestreams of agony, the footage of bodies,...
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Scenes from the Agona Abodom festival moments before and after rival factions clashed.

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What started as a vibrant, joyous celebration in the town of Agona Abodom took a heartbreaking turn when clashes broke out between rival factions during the annual festival. The event, known for bringing together families, friends, and communities in a colorful display of culture and unity, ended in violence, panic, and widespread concern. The festival had begun peacefully, with traditional performances, music, and a strong sense of pride among attendees. Crowds filled the streets, dancing and sharing in the excitement. However, beneath the surface, tensions between opposing groups had been quietly building — and by afternoon, those tensions erupted into open confrontation. Captured in Real Time Photos and videos from the scene (included below) show the stark contrast: smiling faces in the morning, then fear, confusion, and chaos as the day wore on. Screams replaced songs, and what was once a celebration quickly became a scene of people fleeing, shouting, and trying to avoid danger. Ey...
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