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Info Radio is mourning the death of news presenter Simon Bazaara, whose commanding voice and work in local broadcasting made him a familiar presence across the region. He was 43. Bazaara died on the evening of Tuesday, 27 October 2026, after battling diabetes for several months. A widower, he leaves behind three children. His funeral and burial took place the following day in his hometown of Charia. He joined Info Radio in August 2020, when the station began broadcasting, fol

Assembly Member for Siriyiri electoral area in the Wa West Dsitrict of the Upper West Region Mr. Osman Adams has called for greater logistical support for health workers serving remote communities, saying difficult travel conditions and long distances are hindering access to essential care. Speaking to Info Radio during the visit of the Director General of Ghana Health Service to the Siriyiri community, Mr Adams, who represented the Chief of Siriyiri,-Naah Alhassan, said n

File Photo The Chairman of the Ghana Federation of Persons with Disabilities in the Wa West District, Mr. Jungmere Saavurooma Charles, has called on authorities to make public offices more accessible to persons with disabilities. Speaking to Info Radio, Mr Charles said several public buildings lack ramps and other facilities needed by wheelchair users. He cited the Wa West District Assembly, which has a ramp at its entrance but no ramp leading to the conference hall. He said

Mr. Osman Tiani Umar - NDC Wa Central Newly Elected Communication Officer Newly elected National Democratic Congress (NDC) Communication Officer for Wa Central, Mr. Osman Tiani Umar, has urged party members to set aside their differences and unite ahead of the 2028 general elections. Mr Umar, who won the position with 1,142 votes in the constituency executive elections held over the weekend, described his victory as humbling. Although he said he had been confident of winning

Associate Professor Awinpoga Akorogo Constance Professor Constance Awinpoka Akurugu says sexual violence allegations must be referred to law enforcement, not settled through internal mediation. Professor Constance Awinpoka Akurugu has urged school authorities and teacher unions to report all incidents of rape in schools to the appropriate security agencies for investigation and possible legal action. Speaking to Info Radio about reported sexual abuse cases in schools, Profess

The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in the Upper West Region has called for a prompt, thorough and impartial investigation into allegations of rape and defilement involving 19 girls at Obuasi Senior High Technical School. The allegations reportedly implicate the school’s headmaster and include claims of similar misconduct at other institutions over several decades. The claims have not been established in court. I

File Photo The High Court in Tamale has convicted a former chief executive of the Northern Development Authority (NDA), two former deputies and a private contractor over procurement breaches. The Office of the Special Prosecutor brought charges against the four in connection with alleged procurement violations. The court delivered its decision on Friday afternoon, while the judgment was being read at the time of reporting. The four are Sumaila Abdul Rahman, former CEO of the

Hon. Alhaji Nurah Danwaanaa - Wa MCE Wa Municipal Chief Executive for Wa, Hon. Alhaji Issah Nurah Danwana has announced measures to address sanitation challenges and improve public hygiene across the municipality. Speaking on a Wa based Home Radio , Alhaji Danwana said volunteers would be selected to monitor compliance with sanitation rules. He urged residents to cooperate, saying sustained public participation was essential to keeping the municipality clean, healthy and sust

Mr. Sombawiera Samba-Sankara - NDC UW Regional Chairmanship Aspirant Mr. Sombawiera Samba-Sankara, an aspirant for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Upper West Regional chairmanship, has accused the party’s regional leadership of sidelining constituency executives and grassroots members. Mr Samba-Sankara, who chairs the NDC in Nadowli-Kaleo Constituency, has filed his nomination to contest the position. He said he was seeking the chairmanship to address what he describe

Fifty-five aspirants are vying for 17 executive positions in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Jirapa ahead of constituency elections scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026. Constituency Elections Director Yabang Bernard says preparations are complete for the polls, which form part of the party’s reorganisation process. Speaking to Info Radio, Mr Bernard said the party had engaged the candidates and urged them to campaign respectfully, without insults or personal at