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The 2026 Dunenyo Easter celebration by the people of Blekusu in the  Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region is scheduled to take place from April 1 to 5 at Blekusu. The celebration will be under the theme “Development of Blekusu through resilience, hardworking and Unity "  The celebration will showcase a rich tapestry of Ghanaian culture and full of fun. The 5-day celebration will feature a variety of activities, including clean-up exercises, football gala, health walk and health screening, street carnival, beauty pageant, artist night and the grand durbar on Saturday April 4, and thanksgiving service on Sunday April 5. Mr. Nukamewor Raphael the assembly member of Blekusu Electoral Area stated that the celebration will reaffirms the enduring love, peace and unity among the people of Blekusu and the whole coastal belt of the municipality. According to him, the Dunenyo Easter celebration is not to only build Blekusu but also serves as a reminder that peace is hard-won, just...

Ghana is planning to conduct a nationwide SIM card registration exercise under a new regulatory framework that will involve advanced biometric verification. The government is also vowing tougher sanctions against defaulters. Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations Minister, Hon Samuel Nartey George, gave the information recently during a media stakeholder engagement session ahead of the commencement of the activity. The Director General of the National Communications Authority (NCA) and the Executive Secretary of the National Identification Authority (NIA) were present. In his remarks during the exchange, George explained the peculiarity of the planned SIM card drive, saying it is the first biometric SIM verification to take place in the country. It could also be the last such exercise the country would ever need, he added, citing one novelty which is the introduction of a facial recognition liveness detection system connected to the NIA database. The reason is to make sure p...

Torgbui Tenuvi II, a development Chief of Aflao, has toured some examination centres for the ongoing common mock examination he organized for all the final years students in both public and private Junior High Schools in the municipality. Torgbui Tenuvi II, embarked on a surprise visit to some selected schools in all the three traditional areas in the municipality.  He noted that the purpose of the tour is to assess the firsthand arrangements in place for the 4,400 candidates preparing for their Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The candidates today started the first of the three mock exams sponsored by Mr. Felix Akonta, Torgbui Tenuvi II. "I sponsored these three mock exams to enhance the academic performance of our children and for them to be placed in the Senior High School of their choice especially outside the region. Some of the schools Torgbui Tenuvi visited includes Klikor Unity Basic School, Klikor Central Basic School, Wisdom Children International School, ...

February 26, 2026. Mr. Prince Dzade, a young and a great business man has officially announced his intention to contest the position of the Ketu South Constituency Treasurer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) when nominations open, citing the need for a strong, transparent and innovative financial system to keep the party competitive. In his declaration, the young business man stressed that no political party can survive without a solid financial foundation, warning that weak financial structures ultimately lead to decline. “Without doubt, no political party or entity can survive and remain competitive without finance. A political party without a sound financial base will wither and die,” he stated. He underscored the importance of modern financial management, arguing that the NPP must align its financial operations with global digital trends. “In the 21st century context, financial integrity calls for an alignment with global digital trends and financial models, with innovation as a key...

The Anniversary Banner The Somè Senior High School Old Students Association in collaboration with the school administration, is set to launch the school's 60th anniversary on Friday February 27, 2026. The much anticipated launch of the 60th anniversary celebration has been scheduled for three days on campus starting from Wednesday February 25 to Friday February 27, 2026 on the theme "Sixty Years of Educational Excellent, Overcoming Challenges, And The Role of The Stakeholder" The School Crest According to the 60th anniversary planning committee and management of the school, the occasion will have in attendance Ketu South Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Nicholas Kwabla Worklachie as the Guest of Honour, Proff Rudith Sylvana King, the Vice Dean of students from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) as the Chairperson, Mr. Felix Y. Adjavor as a keynote speaker and Mr. Spencer Agbemenu the headmaster of the school. Anniversary T-shirt The launch is schedu...

The assembly member for Tackscorner Electoral Area in the Ketu South Constituency Lord Dotsey Hammond Agbogedenu, popular known as "Chairman Lord" has declared his intention to contest for the position of Ketu South Constituency Youth Organiser of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP). Mr Agbogedenu, in an interview, confirmed his readiness to file for nominations when the process opens, saying he is heeding to calls from party faithful who believe he is best suited to serve the party’s youth front in the constituency. “There have been calls for so long. It's a call to serve, and I won't turn down the party's request at any moment. When nominations are ready, I will surely contest," he stated. He noted that his involvement in the party’s activities over the years, coupled with mentorship under experienced leaders, has prepared him for the role. He said these experiences have equipped him with the needed skills to lead and mobilise the youth effectively. “I...

  February 23 - 2026 The assembly member for Akame Electoral Area in the Ketu South Constituency, Hon. Wilfred Kwabla Dakunya, has declared his intention to contest the Deputy General Secretary position in Ketu South for opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the party’s next constituency executive election. He said the party needed bold, innovative and pragmatic leadership as it sought to win the 2028 elections and return to power. In an interview, Mr Dakunya stated that he possessed the exemplary leadership and experience to lead the NPP as its deputy general secretary and return the NPP to the seat of government. “The NPP needs innovation, energy and unity, and I am ready to serve the party,” he said Outlining his vision for repositioning the NPP for electoral victory in the 2028 presidential and parliamentary elections, Mr. Dakunya promised to bring bold, tech-driven leadership to strengthen the party's future and victory in the next election. “I have decided to contest for th...

 February 18, 2026 The former Youth Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ketu South constituency, Elolo White Kelie, has formally announced his intention to contest as the party's chairman of the constituency. Mr. Kelie  reaffirms his commitment to leading the party in the constituency toward further consolidation and growth. “I am fully prepared to contest when the polls open. My record in our party over the years can been seen and testified by everyone in the party" he stated. "The active role I have played in the party from the time we were in opposition through to becoming the governing party, speaks for itself" he added. Mr. Kelie, who is the current chairman of the party's youth working committee and former chairmanship aspirant of the party mentioned that, currently he is the only one that stands tall to lead the NDC party in the constituency. "I have been in active politics in Ketu South for the past 26 years and a veteran grass...

Hon Ferguson Ahorlu February 16, 2025  Reports indicate that the National Disaster and Management Organization (NADMO) director and the current organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), in the Ketu South Constituency, Ferguson Ahorlu is set to declare his intention to contest the constituency chairmanship position of the NDC. Sources within the NDC say the contest will be fierce with Mr. Ahorlu declaring his intention. The current NADMO director  has also expressed his interest in contesting the constituency chairmanship position of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). According to him he has received so many calls from the rank and file of the party to contribute his quota in order to retain the NDC in power in the 2028 election. Mr. Ahorlu, who is currently organiser of the Ketu South of the NDC for three consecutives, will face stiff competition from other contestants but time will tell if the race will be competitive for him Fafaa Fm can also report that ther...

The current assembly member for Avoeme West electoral area in the Ketu South Constituency and a proud member of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Hon. Faustina Elikplim Korwu has declared her intentions to contest as the party's deputy women organizer of the constituency. Madam Faustina, has officially announced her intention to contest the position of constituency deputy women organizer when nominations open, citing the need for a strong, transparent and dedicated role of a woman to keep the party competitive. In her declaration, she stressed that no political party can survive without a solid, vibrant and well organized women, warning that weak organization structures ultimately lead to decline. “Without doubt, no political party or entity can survive and remain competitive without a role of well organized women. A political party without organized women with a truthful, dedicated and a vibrant servant-leader will wither and die,” she stated. Hon Faustina Elikplim Ko...

February 7, 2025 The chiefs and people of Nogokpo in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region today, Saturday, February 7, undertook a massive cleanup exercise to rid the town of filth and promote communal unity. The exercise led by the divisional chief of the town, Torgbui Sabah V; the assembly member, Hon. Jonas Fotor Agbagba, the unit committee members, the opinion leaders and the residents cleared and swept the town's bushy cemetery. Torgbui Sabah urged residents to stay united and proposed regu­lar cleanup exercises to maintain the town’s cleanliness, emphasizing the importance of collective effort in keeping Nogokpo clean and beautiful. The assembly member, Hon. Jonas Fotor Agbagba, states that the cleanup exercise will not be a nine-day wonder. "These exercises will not stop here; we will be doing this twice every month to make our beloved town clean and beautiful," he said. "As the president initiated, every first Saturday of every month we will be cle...

January 26, 2026. The Member of Parliament for Ketu South Constituency and  Minister for Tourism Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie has donated 25 sewing machines, 10 hair dryers and 7 boxes of mobile phone repairing kits to some individuals that enrolled under her apprenticeship initiative in a short ceremony held at the Ketu South Municipal assembly today, Monday January 26, 2026. The beneficiaries include 24 seamstresses, 1 tailor, 10 hair dressers and 7 phone repairers across the constituency. The Ketu South lawmaker stated that the initiative is to enable the beneficiaries to start their own businesses. The donation of the items followed the beneficiaries 1 year apprenticeship  and NVTI certified initiated and financed by the MP. Presenting the items, Hon. Gomashie said she was delighted to contribute towards the future development of the 41 young men and women. She promised further assistance to residents in the constituency, stressing that the role of t...

By Courage Edwin Amenuda- December 22, 2025 Pillars of Volta Foundation, a Non governmental organization (NGO) in Aflao in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region, has donated assorted items to Effective Life Academy on Monday December 22 at Logotome in the Akame Electoral Area. The items include bags of rice, gallons of cooking oils, pastries, soft drinks, bags of sachet water, toiletries, Spaghetti, boxes of biscuits and many more  Mr Emmanuel Korba also known Big Money, the deputy C.E.O of Pillars of Volta Foundation, said the Foundation’s said the donation was made to put smile on the faces of the less privileged and show them love during this Christmas season. He also noted that it is an appreciation of God's love and contribution towards the welfare of the children. "This should not been seen as just a donation but celebration of the Lord's amazing mercies and favour in our lives. I feel excited to the joy on the faces of these little ones who are our future ...

  Torgbui Nuwordu, a fetish priest from Klikor has been crowned the overall best farmer in the Ketu municipal at the  41st National Best Farmers day held on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at Agbozume Logove A M.E Zion School park.  He took home a tricycle, 10 cutlasses, 2 pairs of wellington boots, 4 bottles of herbicides, 4 bottles of insecticides, 1 spraying machine, 1 50kg bag of NPK, 1 50kg bag of Urea and a flat screen TV. Torgbui Nuwordu beat 8 other contestants. His scale of operation includes maize 62.5 acres, Cassava 52 acres, Okro 10 acres, Cowpea 10 acres, Chilli Paper 5 acres, Coconut 5 acres, 20 Cattle, 30 goats, 10 sheeps, 10 Turkeys, 20 Guinea Fowls, 20 doves and 175 local poultry The over 60 years experience farmer receiving his award, thanked the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Nicholas Kwabla Worklatsi and Agric department in the Municipality for the honour. He used the opportunity to advise everyone especially the youth to take farming serious. "The youths...