Paramount Chief of the Odau people of Akyem Etwereso, Daasebre Ofosu Kwabi Ayebiahwe

The Paramount Chief of the Odau people of Akyem Etwereso, Daasebre Ofosu Kwabi Ayebiahwe, has urged kingmakers in the various traditional areas of the country to select royals who are ambitious and development oriented as chiefs to advance the course of their communities.

According to him, the modern system provides diverse political and socio-economic challenges that require dynamic leadership to tackle. He stressed that being a royal alone is not enough for one to ascend to a throne in modern times if the chieftaincy institution is to continue to be respected and take its pride of place in society.

“People should not occupy chieftaincy positions just because they are royals; they must be royals who have good character and have made significant economic achievements. How can we make someone who cannot take care of himself a chief, how is he going to be able to bring development to his people when he cannot develop himself?”.

Daasebre Ayebiawhe made these remarks during the celebration of the 4th Akwasidae of the year which was marked with the entire Odau Traditional Council with colourful celebrations, traditions and culture at Akyem Etwereso.

Reacting to a proposal for the appointment of a chief for one of his towns, Daasebre Ayebiawhe said “Gone are the days when entire communities used to work and farm to sustain their chiefs. These days, the citizens expect more from their chiefs and it is incumbent on us to seek to influence resource allocation to develop our people.” he continued, “It is not enough to be a custodian of tradition. Chiefs must be agents of development. We must influence our citizens to invest in property and businesses in our hometowns and villages, we must influence our wealthy friends to invest in our communities. We must influence our national government to invest in our infrastructure, We must influence NGOs to invest and make a meaningful impact in our lives. We must influence international agencies to support the development of our people.

When we do these as Chiefs, then we are prioritizing the wellbeing of our people and therefore leading to the betterment of their lives.”.

Daasebre Ofosu Kwabi Ayebiawhe bemoaned the numerous disputes surrounding chieftaincy and vowed to work hard to bring those within his traditional area to peaceful settlements.

Daasebre Ayebiawhe capitalised on the Akwasidae celebration to introduce businessman, Nana Osei Afrifa, to his people as the nominated Twafohene of Akyem Odau Traditional area. Nana Osei Afrifa, an IT Specialist and businessman is the CEO of Afrifanom Limited, a Ghanaian IT Company that specialises in Software Development. He is the brain behind Ghana’s National Digital Address System. Nana Osei Afrifa is set to take his traditional oath of office as Twafohene on Monday 7th July 2025.

Daasebre Ofosu Kwabi Ayebiawhe was enstooled as the Paramount Chief of the Odau Traditional Area in 2021. The Odau Traditional area, which falls under the Benkum Division of Akyem Abuakwa, has 12 Palanquin Town Chiefs (Apakanfuo) and 46 Village Chiefs (Adikro).

It covers parts of the Asante Akim South District, Akyemansa District, Kwaebebrim District and West Akim District. Daasebre Ayebiawhe has since constructed a multi-storey palace complex at Akyem Etwereso, the traditional capital and is embarking steadily on other projects such as Kwaneakwa tourist site, a hospital and a Police Station.

He believes that the prosperity of his reign is in alignment with the well-being of his people.

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Ghanaians have spoken, and the results are clear. After just five months in office, President John Dramani Mahama’s new ministers are already making a big impact. Among them, one name stands out as the best-performing minister so far is Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister for Finance.

In a recent public opinion poll, many Ghanaians were asked to name the minister who has impressed them the most since Mahama returned to power in January 2025. The responses came from people across all regions of the country. While many ministers were praised for their hard work, Dr. Ato Forson received the highest number of votes.

Dr. Forson has been praised for stabilizing Ghana’s economy in a short period. One of his major achievements so far is reducing the exchange rate of the Ghana cedi to the US dollar. When he took office, one dollar was selling for 16 cedis. Today, it is around 10.2 cedis. This has brought some hope to businesses and ordinary Ghanaians who depend on imports.

Other ministers who received public praise include John Jinapor, Minister of Energy and Petroleum, and Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who is serving as the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, also got recognition for his leadership in the region. Greater Accra’s Linda Ocloo was also mentioned among the hardworking ministers.

Also making the list were Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources; Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Minister of Health; Dominic Ayine, Attorney General and Minister of Justice; and Samuel Nartey George, Minister of Communications and Digital Technology.

Despite the strong performances of many of these ministers, Ghanaians have chosen Dr. Ato Forson as the standout minister in President Mahama’s government so far.

Andy Appiah-Kubi is the lawyer for Chairman Wontumi

Andy Appiah-Kubi, legal representative for Bernard Antwi Boasiako (popularly known as Chairman Wontumi), has announced that his team will maintain a strict focus on the legal aspects of the case to secure his client’s release.

This decision comes as Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), faces detention by the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) for allegedly causing financial loss to the state.

The arrest has sparked nationwide protests by NPP members and heightened political tensions.

In a report by insightghana.com.gh, despite the charged atmosphere, Appiah-Kubi emphasised in an exclusive interview on Friday, May 30, “I beg you, all of you; I will stay out of the politics and theatrics and I’ll do the work within the law.”

Appiah-Kubi confirmed that he and his team had successfully met the GHC 50 million bail requirement with two sureties, stating, “We have been able to provide the sureties; that one I can assure you.”

However, despite clearing the bail conditions, Chairman Wontumi will remain in detention over the weekend due to a new legal complication.

“We encountered a challenge, a legal challenge unknown to me; there was an application that prohibits us,” Appiah-Kubi revealed.

He added that this unexpected development would be addressed in court on Monday.

The lawyer thanked Bryan Acheampong for assisting in filing the necessary property documentation, assuring that the value of the submitted assets exceeded the required amount.

As the case unfolds, all eyes are on the legal system to deliver justice.

Appiah-Kubi remains optimistic that Monday could bring freedom for Chairman Wontumi once the newly emerged legal roadblock is addressed.

Meanwhile, the lawyer denied rumors of Wontumi’s alleged hunger strike, saying, “Two days ago in the evening, I had dinner with him. I’m going to see him now at EOCO. After that, he will respond whether this happened today or yesterday.”

The situation continues to draw attention, with NPP supporters condemning the bail conditions as “unreasonable” and politically motivated.

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In a shocking turn of events, reports have surfaced alleging that former President John Dramani Mahama has orchestrated the demolition of a residence linked to Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings, the former First Lady of Ghana. The incident has sparked outrage, with Member of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong delivering a fiery response that has further fueled the controversy.

According to circulating reports, the property in question was situated on a Ramsar site, an area designated for environmental protection. The demolition has led to widespread speculation about the motivations behind the move, with some suggesting political undertones while others argue it was a necessary enforcement of land regulations.

Eyewitnesses claim that the demolition was carried out under the directive of authorities, leaving many in disbelief. Videos circulating online show emotional reactions from affected individuals, with some expressing frustration over the perceived injustice.

Never one to shy away from controversy, Kennedy Agyapong has reportedly reacted with intense criticism, condemning the alleged actions of Mahama. In a widely shared video, Agyapong is seen passionately addressing the issue, calling out what he describes as political victimization. His remarks have resonated with many, further polarizing public opinion on the matter.

The incident has reignited discussions about land ownership, political power struggles, and governance in Ghana. While some view the demolition as a necessary enforcement of environmental laws, others see it as an unjustified attack on a prominent political figure.

As the debate rages on, Ghanaians are left questioning the true motives behind the demolition and whether justice will be served. Will this controversy shape future political narratives, or will it fade into the background as another chapter in Ghana’s political history?

Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah and Anne Sansa Daly

Media personality Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah has denied claims made by embattled self-styled medical practitioner “Dr” Anne Sansa Daly, who alleged that she made a staggering $100,000 during a six-day trip to Ghana from the United States.

In a video shared online, Anne Sansa Daly who has been exposed as a fake medical doctor, is seen displaying several bundles of dollar bills while boasting that she earned $100,000 through deals with just two hospitals in Ghana.

“Hammond, I want to give you some work to do for me. I want you to send this message to Foster that his Uber cars and his noisy Range Rover, which causes noise pollution… tell him that I said within my six days in Ghana, from just two contracts with two hospitals, I made not less than $100,000.”

However, speaking on his “For The Records” show on Sunday, June 1, 2025, Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah, who has been leading a campaign to expose Anne Sansa Daly as a fraud, dismissed her claims as outright falsehoods.

He asserted that Daly, who is allegedly known for duping unsuspecting individuals, could only have acquired that kind of money through fraudulent means with the support of US-based Ghanaian media personality Kevin Taylor, whom he accused of being her accomplice.

“It is a big lie. On record, she has not secured any contract deals with any hospitals. She does not own or operate any hospital in Ghana. If she claims to have made such an amount, it could only be through defrauding people with support from Kevin Taylor.

“That is what they do, they blackmail people into paying them. Some of their victims are in government, some are prominent individuals, and others are wealthy men, including one rich Nigerian named Femi. For certain reasons, I won’t mention his full name. This girl duped him for years, feeding him false stories after sleeping with him just once.”

Describing Anne Sansa Daly as a blackmailer, Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah displayed screen shots of messages from the former to some of her ‘victims’ where she alleged scammed people.

President John Dramani Mahama on May 28, 2025, revoked the appointment of Anne Sansa Daly from the Board of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), following concerns about her lack of a valid license to practise medicine in Ghana and the US.

If you missed #ForTheRecords, catch a glimpse here…

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— Gen. Buhari (@Gen_Buhari_) June 1, 2025

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