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  The Effutu Municipal Assembly, led by Municipal Chief Executive Hon. Rev. Atta Mensah, has distributed high-quality toolkits and start-up equipment to beneficiaries of the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) on Saturday, February 7, 2026. The event, held in collaboration with Mr. Ebenezer Abeiku Essien, Central Regional Coordinator of NAP, and executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), marked a significant milestone in the programme's implementation. Over 50 apprentices received tools and equipment, while 10 mastercraft persons, popularly referred to as "Madams," received machines to support hands-on training. In his keynote address, Hon. Rev. Atta Mensah emphasized that the programme is a "shield for the youth and a pillar for the economy," providing a pathway to financial independence and reducing social vices. He highlighted the importance of acquiring a skill, noting that government workers have a retirement age of 60, but with a skill, ther...

  The Tarkwa District Magistrate Court II has sentenced a 24-year-old firewood seller to 18 months imprisonment in hard labour for stealing rubber lumps valued at GH¢1,722. Aziz Fuseini, who resided in Damang in the Prestea Huni-Valley Municipality, pleaded guilty to stealing.   Isaac Osei Asare, the presiding judge, therefore, convicted Fuseini on his own plea.   Prosecution, led by Police Sergeant Adwoa Yeboah, said the complainant, Mary Amoah, and her husband were into rubber plantation and food crop farming at Nsuaem near Aboso.   She said that on December 16, 2025, at about 12:00 noon, the complainant was heading back from her crop farm when she encountered Fuseini loading her harvested rubber lumps for sale into a tricycle.   Sergeant Yeboah said Prince Ampofo, the rider and a witness in the case were also standing by his tricycle near the rubber plantation.   The prosecutor said fo...

  The Amasaman High Court has reduced the prison sentence of controversial evangelist Patricia Asiedu, (Nana Agradaa) from 15 years to 1 year, after ruling that the original punishment was excessive. In its decision, the court upheld her conviction but exercised its discretionary powers to review the sentence. The court concluded that while the offence justified a custodial punishment, the initial 15-year term with hard labour was disproportionate to the circumstances of the case. The revised sentence is to take effect from the date of her conviction on July 3, 2025. This means Nana Agradaa will serve a total of 12 months in prison. Nana Agradaa, a former fetish priestess who later turned an evangelist, was convicted for charlatanic advertisement and defrauding by false pretences. The trial court’s decision to impose a lengthy sentence with hard labour generated widespread public debate and drew significant legal attention.

The Effutu Traditional Council and Aboakyer Planning Committee have announced a change in the launch date of the annual Aboakyer Festival. The event, initially set for Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 9:00 am at the Kojo Beedu Community Center in Winneba, Ghana's Central Region, will now take place on February 17, 2026, at the same time and venue. The Royal Court of Winneba and the Aboakyer Festival Committee released an official statement on the postponement of the Aboakyer 2026 launch, which reads: OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON THE POSTPONEMENT OF ABOAKYER 2026 LAUNCH The Royal Court of Winneba and the Aboakyer Festival Committee regret to announce that the launch of Aboakyer 2026 has been rescheduled to 17th February 2026. This decision was taken due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, to ensure a successful and memorable event. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the change in date and kindly request that all stakeholders take note of the new launch date. New Date: 1...

  The Effutu Traditional Council and Aboakyer Planning Committee have announced the launch of the annual Aboakyer Festival, scheduled for Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 9:00 am at the Kojo Beedu Community Center in Winneba, Ghana's Central Region. This year's theme is "Advancing our cultural heritage for development." The Aboakyer Festival is a centuries-old tradition that commemorates the migration of the Simpafo people from Timbuktu in ancient Sudan to their current home in Winneba. The festival is a celebration of community, tradition, and cultural continuity, featuring a thrilling competition between two hunting groups, the Tuafo and Dentsifo Asafo companies, who race to capture a live bushbuck. The festival, which takes place on the first Saturday in May, showcases vibrant music, dance, and regalia, making it a spectacular event. It brings together people of all ages, fostering unity and shared identity.

  Minority Leader of Parliament and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has donated laptop computers to the Winneba Divisional Police Headquarters to support the Police Service’s operational efficiency. The donation forms part of the MP’s ongoing efforts to resource key security and public service institutions within the Effutu constituency. It is intended to provide the Police with a more reliable system for receiving, processing and storing information to enhance crime prevention and law enforcement. Presenting the laptops to the Divisional Commander, Afenyo-Markin reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening security in the area, pledging to complete ongoing expansion works at the headquarters. He disclosed that the contractor is expected to return to site soon. He further noted that an accommodation facility being constructed to support police personnel is nearing completion, while works on a new Divisional Police Headquarters at Gyangyanadze are also at an ...