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File Photo Residents of Babile in the Lawra Municipality are calling for the immediate activation of the community’s long-standing fire station, which has remained unused for over five years despite multiple fire outbreaks and urgent safety concerns. The fire post, completed in 2020, has yet to be put into operation, much to the dismay of local residents who have repeatedly appealed for its activation. During a recent community clean-up exercise, the Regent of Babile, Vitus K

File Photo Residents of Babile in the Lawra Municipality of the Upper West Region are calling for immediate government intervention to address the hazardous condition of the long-abandoned Babile–Jirapa road. According to residents, the road, which was awarded for construction in 2008, has remained incomplete for nearly 17 years, transforming into a perilous zone that residents say has become a “death trap.” Speaking to Info Radio, the Regent of Babile, Vitus Kadoe Dapilah,

File Photo A stream linking Deriyiri in the Manwe Electoral Area and Kpaglahi in the Kpaglahi Electoral Area in the Wa East Dsitricts of the Upper West Region continues to pose significant challenges for local commuters, particularly during the rainy season. The dangerous waterway has become a major obstacle, severely limiting access to essential economic and social services for communities on both sides. Residents and local leaders speaking to Info Radio have expressed grow

Upper West Regional Chair of Ghana Red Cross -Maria Johana Yuorpor Upper West Regional Chairperson of the Ghana Red Cross Society, Madam Maria Johana Yuorpor, has extended warm New Year wishes to the public, emphasizing the importance of self-betterment and compassion as Ghana enters 2026. Speaking at a gathering organized by the Upper West Regional Branch of the Ghana Red Cross Society on the eve of the New Year, Madam Maria called on citizens to strive to be the best versio

File Photo The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Wa West, Hon. Richard Wulo, has raised urgent concerns over the escalating prevalence of drug abuse within the district, highlighting it as a significant obstacle to sustainable development, especially among young people. Speaking during the Third Ordinary Meeting of the Wa West District Assembly, Hon. Wulo emphasized that addressing substance misuse is essential for meaningful progress in the district. The DCE noted that the

Sombawiera Samba-Sankara - Nadowli/Kaleo NDC Constituency Chairman The Nadowli Kaleo Constituency Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Sombawiera Samba-Sankara, has called on party members and constituency executives to prioritize unity and collective effort as the party prepares for its upcoming internal elections later this year. In his New Year address, Mr. Samba-Sankara emphasized that fostering harmony among party members is essential for strengthening

File Photo Residents of Chagpaala, a farming community in the Wa East District are raising urgent concerns over the community’s inadequate access to clean and portable drinking water. Speaking to Info Radio, Madam Rose Sangmeni highlighted that the community currently relies on just three boreholes, one of which is solely dedicated to Chagpaala Basic School. She emphasized that the government has not drilled any boreholes for the community, with the responsibility instead fa

File Photo Residents of Sagu, a community in the Wa Municipality took the opportunity of this year's Sagu Yipaala Homecoming 2026 to voice pressing development needs, urging authorities to extend electricity services to newly developed areas and establish a community health centre. During the event, Mr. Victor Mombu, a prominent community member, highlighted critical challenges impacting the community. He noted that despite ongoing expansion efforts, several sections of Sagu

Wa Central MP & Minister for Employment and Labour Relations - Dr. Rashid Hassan Pelpuo Th e Member of Parliament for Wa Central and   Minister for Employment and Labour Relations, Dr. Hassan Rashid Pelpuo, has led a high-level delegation to the Dondoli community, a suburb of Wa in the Upper West Region, following a tragic land dispute that resulted in the deaths of two individuals. The visit underscores the urgency and collective resolve of political, traditional, and secu

The Wechiau Youth Association has issued a strongly worded statement explaining its decision to bar the Member of Parliament for Wa West, Hon. Peter Lanchene Toobu, and the District Chief Executive, Hon. Richard Wullo, from entering the Wechiau-Naa’s palace on Monday, December 29, 2025.   In a statement signed by its President, the association said the action was taken to protect the integrity of Wechiau’s traditions, land, values, and chieftaincy institutions amid prolonged