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The election to appoint a new Presiding Member of the Lambussie District Assembly ended inconclusively after two rounds of voting failed to produce a victor, prompting plans for a subsequent election within the next ten days. The contentious race saw two prominent Assembly members vying for the leadership role: the incumbent Presiding Member and Assemblyman for Happa, Hon. Abubakari Abdul-Moomin, and the Assemblyman for Suki, Hon. Zimi Kanitii Pau. In the initial round, Hon.

“Previously, we didn’t use to feel the effect of the water like we do,” Maxwell Maaluu, a resident of Kambali in the Wa Municipality of the Upper West Region of Ghana, said after floodwaters invaded his home.

Residents of Konkuo, a suburb of Jirapa in the Jirapa Municipality, have raised concerns over inadequate access to potable water in the community. Speaking to Info Radio, several women in the community said residents depend on only two boreholes to serve the entire population. They noted that the limited water sources have resulted in long queues and daily struggles to secure water for domestic use. The situation is further compounded by the low output from the boreholes, whi

The Two Contesting Candidates The Wa East District Assembly's efforts to elect a Presiding Member for the second time within a month have again ended in stalemate, after a second round of voting failed to produce a winner. The election process, held amidst high tension and debate, has now been declared inconclusive, prompting a restart of the nomination process. During the vote, which saw 36 Assembly Members cast ballots, Hon. Moses Kankpang received 23 votes, while his conte

File Photo Residents of Kantu, a farming community in the Wa West District are appealing to government authorities for urgent intervention to address critical infrastructure deficiencies that are severely impacting their daily lives. The community, which has been without access to potable water for over two years, is now relying on a river approximately 20 kilometers away, raising concerns about health and sanitation. Yirinebe Tabere, a resident, explained that broken boreho

Wa MCE - Hon. Alhaji Nurah Issah Danwaana in Vest The Wa Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Alhaji Nurah Issah Danwaana, has called on residents to prioritize proper sanitation practices to foster a cleaner and healthier environment. Speaking during an interview on Info Radio morning news current affairs program “Zienyaaye Upper West” , Hon. Danwaana highlighted the critical role of sanitation in disease prevention and overall public wellbeing. He explained that effective sanita

File Photo Residents of Kpagedinga and Kanyenduori in the Kanyeni Electoral Area, in the Nadowli-Kaleo district of the Upper West Region have raised serious concerns over the lack of electricity in their communities, citing it as a major hurdle affecting daily life and community relations. The residents shared their frustrations during an interview with Info Radio, explaining that the absence of power has heightened tensions with neighboring communities that already enjoy el

File Photo The Mental Health Officer at Eggu Health Centre, Mr. Ibrahim Mohammed, has issued a stern warning to residents about the dangers of substance abuse, emphasizing its potential to cause serious health and social consequences. His remarks came during the recent Asse Health Committee durbar, an annual review of the facility’s performance, led by Mr. Azie Angsokpieo Michael, In-Charge of the Asse CHPS Compound. Mr. Ibrahim highlighted that drugs such as tramadol, often

MTN Ghana on Wednesday officially launched its innovative Self-Service SIM Swap platform in Tamale . The rollout, celebrated amidst national pride during Ghana’s 69th Independence Anniversary, promises to transform how millions of customers manage their SIM cards—combining convenience, security, and independence. Mr. Samuel Appiah, MTN Chief Customer Experience Officer Speaking at the launch, Mr. Samuel Appiah, MTN Chief Customer Experience Officer speaking on behalf of Mr. N

ACFO Grade Two Isaac Kofi Obosu - Regional Commander GNFS The Upper West Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO) Grade Two Isaac Kofi Obosu, has raised concerns over the impact of obsolete firefighting equipment on emergency response efficiency in the region. In an interview with Info Radio Morning Current Affairs Program Zienyaanye Upper West , ACFO Obosu disclosed that aging fire tenders and limited protective gear a