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The Somè Traditional Council has officially announced the launch of the 50th edition of the Somètutuza Festival, marking a major milestone in the history of one of the traditional area's most celebrated cultural events. The Golden Jubilee launch is scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Adafienu Batekorme, near Adafienu R/C Basic School, beginning at 10:30 a.m. prompt. The event will be held under the Leadership of Torgbiga Adamah III, President and Paramount Chief (Mankralo) of the Somè Traditional Council. It is expected to bring together traditional authorities, government officials, development partners, and citizens from across the Somè Traditional Area and beyond. The Special Guest of Honour for the occasion is Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Member of Parliament for Ketu South and Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts. She will be joined by Hon. Nicholas Ezo Worklatsi, Municipal Chief Executive for Ketu South, and H.E. Solomon K. Kumordzie, Ghana’s Deputy High Commis...

Hon Thomas Yao Atidefe, founder Atidefe foundation. Hon. Thomas Yao Atidefe, Founder of the Atidefe Foundation, has clarified that the Foundation is neither a political party nor affiliated with any political party. He said the Foundation is an independent, non-partisan organization dedicated to humanitarian service and community development, and urged the public to disregard any claims or misinformation suggesting otherwise. Hon. Atidefe made the clarification on the morning show on Shine 96.9 FM, hosted by Cosmos Amenposh, where he appeared alongside members of the Foundation's management team to inform the public about the Foundation's upcoming fifth anniversary celebration. The celebration will feature a free coconut seedlings distribution exercise and a Youth Empowerment Forum aimed at supporting community members and empowering young people. According to him, he decided to use the opportunity to address what he described as misconceptions among some individuals who have a...

All roads will lead to Akatsi on Saturday, July 25, 2026, as the Atidefe Foundation holds Phase Five of its Coconut Seedlings Distribution Project and Youth Empowerment Forum at the RC Park, Akatsi, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The programme is expected to attract farmers, youth groups, traditional leaders, government officials, business personalities, and other stakeholders as the Foundation continues its commitment to promoting agriculture, youth empowerment, and community development. The Phase Five edition of the initiative forms part of the Foundation’s broader vision to support farmers with quality coconut seedlings, encourage tree crop production, create sustainable economic opportunities, and inspire young people to take advantage of opportunities within the agricultural sector. The event will have H.E. Dr. Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple as the Special Guest of Honour. The Patron of the Atidefe Foundation, His Royal Majesty Torgbuigah Dorglo Anumah VI, and the Patron of the programme...

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ketu South Constituency has successfully elected a new crop of constituency executives during its constituency elections held on Saturday, July 11, at Three Town Senior High School. The keenly contested election attracted delegates from across the constituency, who turned out in large numbers to elect leaders expected to steer the affairs of the party ahead of the 2028 general elections. The biggest contest was for the position of Constituency Chairman, where Benjamin Agorsu Katsekpor secured a landslide victory with 1,387 votes, defeating the incumbent Emmanuel Coffie Nyatsikah, who polled 342 votes, and Obed Alaglo, who obtained 192 votes. There were 24 rejected ballots. In the First Vice Chairman race, Silas K. Tuamu emerged victorious with 1,113 votes, beating Fidelia Awakoe (446) and Dennis Gator (341), with 32 rejected ballots. For the Second Vice Chairman position, Pius K. Agbemashor won with 796 votes, ahead of Frank Sonny Widah (459), Nash ...

  Residents of the Gakli community in the Ketu South Municipality who were affected by the recent heavy rains have received relief items from the Member of Parliament for Ketu South and Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, and the Municipal Chief Executive, Nicholas Ezo Worklatsi. The donation, made on Saturday, July 11, included five wheelbarrows, five shovels, five rakes, 15 pairs of Wellington boots, 33 bags of rice, and 13 cartons of cooking oil. The items were officially received by the Assembly Member on behalf of the Gakli community. Speaking during the presentation, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie assured residents that the intervention marks the beginning of a wider relief exercise. She announced that other communities across the Ketu South Constituency affected by the recent flooding will also receive support in the coming weeks. The MP expressed appreciation to the President of the Republic, John Dramani Mahama for his continuous support during ...

 Agorsu Katsekpor has been elected as the new Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ketu South Constituency following the party's constituency executive elections held on Saturday, July 11, at Three Town Senior High School. Mr. Katsekpor secured a decisive victory, polling 1,387 votes to defeat the incumbent Chairman, Emmanuel Coffie Nyatsikah, who obtained 342 votes, while Obed Alaglo garnered 192 votes. Addressing party delegates and supporters after the declaration of the results, the Chairman-elect expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the delegates for the confidence reposed in him. "I am deeply grateful for the overwhelming support and trust you have placed in me. I assure every party member that I will work tirelessly to justify this confidence," he said. Mr. Katsekpor pledged to unite all members of the party, regardless of their affiliations during the election, to build a stronger and more cohesive NPP in the constituency. He stressed that unity wou...

Hon. Wilfred Kwabla Dakunya, the Assembly Member for Akame Electoral Area, has been elected Deputy Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ketu South Constituency after a decisive victory in the party's constituency executive elections. The election, held on Saturday, July 11, at Three Town Senior High School, attracted delegates from across the constituency. Hon. Dakunya polled 1,074 votes to defeat his opponents, Sylvester Sitsofe Kutu, who secured 584 votes, and Eric Adjei, who obtained 242 votes. Deputy Secretary Elect & his boss Sancho Darlington. In his victory speech, Hon. Dakunya thanked the delegates for their overwhelming support and confidence in his leadership. He pledged to serve with humility, dedication, and integrity, while working closely with the constituency executives and party members to strengthen the NPP in Ketu South. He also called for unity among all party members, urging supporters of every candidate to put the election behind them and work ...

My commitment to this party extends beyond mere membership; it is defined by years of service, personal sacrifice, and shared growth.  Aspiring to elevate my service is grounded in years of active dedications, loyalty, and a clear understanding of the strength of our party, which lies in its people and its message. I have risen through the ranks, serving as Branch Women Organizer and later as Constituency Deputy Women Organizer for the Bortianor Ngleshie Amanfro Constituency. In these roles, I worked closely with grassroots members, mobilizing support, strengthening structures, and ensuring that the voices of women and ordinary party faithful are heard and respected. My service as the Volta Caucus Women Organizer further broadened my experience in coordination and unity building across diverse groups within the party. I have also contributed directly to shaping and projecting the party’s message, first as a member of the Regional Communications Team and now at the National Communic...

Ketu South, Volta Region – Aspiring Constituency Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ketu South Constituency, Hon. Obed Yao Alaglo, has intensified his engagement with party delegates, outlining a bold vision centered on accountability, unity, organizational growth, and improved welfare for party members. Addressing delegates during a series of consultations across the constituency, Hon. Obed Yao Alaglo emphasized that accountability must remain the cornerstone of effective party leadership. He pledged to operate an open and transparent administration that keeps delegates and party members informed about the activities, finances, and decisions of the constituency executive. According to him, regular consultations, financial transparency, and continuous engagement with polling station executives and electoral area coordinators will help strengthen trust and unity within the party. He noted that every member deserves to have a voice in the affairs of the constituency and pro...

Mr. Felix Akonta Akakpo also known as Torgbui Tenuvi II a youth Chief of the Aflao Traditional Council has supported 275 residents of Agbozume in the Ketu South Municipality who were affected by the recent floods across the entire country. A team led by Torgbui Tenuvi's brother, Mr Dynamic Akakpo, comprising personnel from the Ketu South National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) presented the relief items to the people in dire need. The relief items presented include 250 Kilograms of rice, 10 cartons of sardines, 200 mosquito nets, 4 sacks of maize, 200 litters of cooking oil, and 10 cartons of spaghetti. The presentation was held at the forecourt of Torgbuiga Hor's Palace. Beneficiaries were drawn from Agbozume- Logove Electoral Area, including Amefinukope, Babanawokope, and Agbozume Zongo. Other communities includes Agbozume Sukladzi and E.P Kpota in the Agbozume North Electoral Area. Mr. Dynamic Akakpo on his brother's behalf noted that the flooding remains a nat...

Somè Senior High School Old Students Association (SSOSA) have scheduled 3rd July, 2026 as a General Meeting day for all Old Students of the school at the school's dinning hall ahead of their 60th Anniversary Celebration in October  Speaking to the General Secretary of the Association, Mr. Godson Sena Adjavor, he noted that as they are preparing towards the 60th Anniversary Celebration on October 31st,  they have planned to meet with all the Old Students of the school ahead of the celebration to deliberate on how  to have a successful celebration and projects they intend doing in the school  Mr. Adjavor mentioned that their main objective is to build 800 bed capacity dormitory for the girls in the school.  "The current 200 bed capacity dormitory for the ladies in the school is occupied by over 600 students and we think this does not speak well with our dear Alma Mater" he stated He also mentioned that even though the boys dormitory is nothing good to right home a...

The Black Stars of Ghana have secured a 95th dramatic 1- 0 win over Panama in their opening Group L match in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup competition After a goalless 90 minutes of dramatic football, the Ghanaian International, Caleb Yirenkyi scored the winning goal in the fifth minute of injury time Thomas Christiansen's side were on top for much of the game and deserved at least a point, but Panama walked away without a point as they have lost all four games they have ever played at a World Cup. Ghana had their first shot on target in the 45th minute of the game as they endured a dreadful first half. However they were much improved in the second half, with Antoine Semenyo at the heart of everything good, and that was the case as he began the move that sealed the victory late on. Panama also came close via Cristian Martínez and Ismael Díaz late on, but were unable to find the finishing touch. With England defeating Croatia 4-2 in the other game in Group L, Ghana move to second ...

The youth and developmental Chief of the Aflao Traditional Council in the Ketu South Municipality, Mr. Felix Akonta Akakpo also known as Torgbui Tenuvi II has promised to bear a full cost for printing 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results for all graduates in the municipality. 4,845 candidates from both public and private schools will benefit from the initiative. According to Torgbui Tenuvi II, the initiative is to eliminate the long-standing practice of parents and guardians paying for result checker fees. He mentioned that the exercise will be carried out in coordination with the municipal education directorate within 24 hours of the release of the results. "All 130 Basic Schools in the municipality will receive printed copies of their candidates. Graduates will then be able to collect their results directly from their respective schools at no cost" He stated. "Having been born and raised in this system, I understand the financial burden some pare...