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Asani Abdul-Razak Tiehisung The former Assembly Member for the Tanina Electoral Area in the Wa West Constituency, Asani Abdul-Razak Tiehisung, has declared his intention to contest the position of Constituency Youth Organiser for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Wa West. Announcing his bid, Mr Tiehisung said the decision followed extensive engagement with the rank and file of the party, which convinced him that more work remains to be done within the youth wing of th

The Coalition of Concerned Citizens of the Upper West Region has renewed pressure on government over the "painfully slow" pace of reconstruction on the Sawla-Wa Road. According to the coalition, the project could become a lasting stain on President John Dramani Mahama's legacy if not completed before he leaves office. The Coalition of Concern Citizens in a statement issued on September 11, 2026 and signed by signed by Acting Secretary Mohammed Abdul-Basit, Convener Issahaque

The Member of Parliament for Lawra, Bede A. Ziedeng, has officially commissioned and handed over a fully refurbished ambulance to the Lawra Municipal Health Directorate, restoring crucial emergency services after a two-year hiatus. The ceremony took place on September 8, 2026, amid gratitude from health officials and community members alike. Speaking at the event, Mr. Ziedeng expressed appreciation to Osman Mahmoud, the Upper West Regional Coordinator of the National Ambulanc

President of Ghana - John Dramani Mahama In a renewed effort to revive Ghana's Citizen Engagement initiative, President John Dramani Mahama is scheduled to visit Wa, the regional capital of the Upper West Region, on Saturday, 12th September 2026. This high-profile visit is part of the President’s commitment to strengthening the bond between the government and citizens in the region. At 11:30 a.m., President Mahama will meet with key stakeholders and residents at the Auditoriu

File Photo Kanyinguasi, a community located along the main Tumu-Wa road in the Nadowli-Kaleo District of the Upper West Region , is facing pressing infrastructural challenges that threaten the well-being and development of its residents. Despite its strategic position, the community remains without a CHPS compound and proper roads, compelling residents to travel long distances to access essential health and educational services. Speaking exclusively to Info Radio, community

File Photo In the Goli community in the Nadowli-Kaleo district of the Upper West Region, residents are grappling with an ongoing water crisis that has severely impacted daily life. Several boreholes, which previously served as the community’s primary water sources, remain non-functional, leaving many families without reliable access to clean water. This prolonged scarcity has compounded difficulties in maintaining hygiene and meeting basic household needs. During an interview

The Upper West Regional Chairman of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Alhaji Mujeeb Suleman, has voiced serious concerns over the declining performance in the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), with particular focus on English Language and Mathematics. According to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), the pass rates for these critical subjects have seen a troubling decline. In English Language, only 62.40 percent of can

The Paramount Chief of Zini Traditional Area and Vice President of the Upper West Regional House of Chiefs, Kuoro Abu Diaka Sukabe Ninia V, has called for a stronger role for traditional authorities and host communities in the licensing and management of artisanal and small-scale mining activities. He says communities should not be brought into the process only after mining companies have secured licences, arguing that early engagement can help identify potential conflicts

Office of the Wa Municipal Assembly. Photo Credit: Wa Municipal Assembly CLAIM: Multiple Facebook users claim that Wa Municipal was granted Metropolitan status on "today," September 6, 2026, crediting President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the decision. VERDICT: FALSE. The executive approval for Wa Municipal’s upgrade to metropolitan status was granted by then-President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on December 4, 2024, not by President J

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Alumni has launched a two-day workshop in Wa, Upper West Region, focused on artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM). The event, titled “Managing Small-Scale and Artisanal Mining: A Community Mining Perspective in Northern Ghana,” brought together DAAD alumni, industry experts, regulators, academics, security personnel, and traditional leaders to discuss responsible and sustainable mining practices. Workshop convenor Mr. Benjamin Naah