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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 Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church in Wa has pledged its support to the development of a vital borehole project at Wa SDA Junior High School in the Upper West Region, donating GH¢10,000 towards the initiative. The contribution underscores the Church’s ongoing commitment to the welfare of the school community and its dedication to humanitarian service. According to Pastor Whaley Asonre Aboungo, Director of the SDA Church’s Upper West Administrative Unit, the donation is p

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 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

Mr. Gerald Nii Adjei, Upper West Regional Director of the Department for Children, has urged for stronger measures to protect children from abuse and ensure their voices are heard. Speaking at the National Children’s Day event held in Wa at the Upper West Regional Library, Mr. Adjei emphasized the importance of involving children in decisions that affect their lives and encouraged them to speak out whenever they experience abuse or harm. He highlighted the department’s use o

The Rotary Club has officially commissioned several new ambulances to serve communities in the Wa East (Kataah, Kulkpong) and Wa West (Vieri, Egu) districts, marking a significant step toward resolving the region’s healthcare transport crisis. This donation responds directly to the severe shortage of emergency vehicles that has long left residents without reliable access to life-saving medical transport. Speaking to Info Radio, Stephen Mwinkaara, Past President and Service Pr

Maulvi Mohammed Bin Salih Maulvi Mohammed Bin Salih, Ameer and Missionary-in-Charge of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission in Ghana, has voiced grave concerns over the deteriorating condition of roads in the Upper West Region, with particular emphasis on the Wa–Sawla–Bole–Bamboi route. Speaking at the 40th Annual National Conference of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Elders Association held at JAHAN College of Education under the theme “Upholding Moral Excellence in the Digital Age: The Role o

Wa Naa -Naa Fuseini Seidu Pelpuo IV The Overlord of the Waala Traditional Council, Naa Fuseini Seidu Pelpuo IV, has conveyed the disappointment of traditional authorities and the people of the Upper West Region regarding the recent reshuffling of Dr. Hassan Rashid Pelpuo. Dr. Pelpuo was moved from his position as Minister for Labour, Jobs, and Employment to Minister of State in charge of Special Initiatives at the Office of the President. The concerns were outlined in a welco

The Ponyentanga Displaced Residents Association in Wa West District has called for urgent compensation and livelihood assistance, three months after their homes were demolished to make way for a 24-hour market project in the community. At a press conference on Sunday, August 30, 2026, the Association’s Secretary, George Kancheon, disclosed that over 14 households were affected by the demolition carried out on May 19, 2026. While expressing gratitude to traditional leaders for