Politics
Governance, elections, parliament, and policy — shaping Ghana and the Ashanti Region.
President Visits Kumasi to Commission New Regional Hospital
President John Mahama made a working visit to Kumasi to commission the newly completed Ashanti Regional Hospital, a GH₵320 million facility that will serve over 2 million residents.
President John Mahama made a working visit to Kumasi to commission the newly completed Ashanti Regional Hospital, a GH₵320 million facility that will serve over 2 million residents.
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Ashanti Regional Minister Announces GH₵80M Road Rehabilitation Programme
The Ashanti Regional Minister has announced a GH₵80 million road rehabilitation programme targeting 120 kilometres of feeder roads across 15 districts.
NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Calls for Unity Ahead of 2028 Elections
The NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman has called on party members to set aside internal divisions and focus on rebuilding the party's base ahead of the 2028 general elections.
Parliament Passes Ashanti Decentralisation Bill in Landmark Vote
Ghana's Parliament has passed the Ashanti Region Decentralisation and Local Governance Enhancement Bill, granting greater fiscal autonomy to district assemblies in the region.
NDC Ashanti Region Launches 'Operation Footsoldier' Membership Drive
The NDC's Ashanti Regional office has launched 'Operation Footsoldier', an ambitious membership and voter registration drive targeting 500,000 new members across the region.
Ashanti MPs Demand Faster Action on Galamsey Crisis
A bipartisan group of MPs from the Ashanti Region has issued a joint statement demanding urgent government action to combat illegal small-scale mining destroying farmlands and water bodies.
Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly Elects New Presiding Member
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has elected Nana Akwasi Acheampong as its new Presiding Member following the resignation of his predecessor over health reasons.
Ghana Electoral Commission Begins Voter Register Audit in Ashanti
The Electoral Commission of Ghana has commenced a comprehensive audit of the voter register in the Ashanti Region, targeting the removal of deceased voters and duplicate entries.