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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

Public Health Nurse working with the Upper West Regional Health Directorate Madam Kuutir Eleonora has underscored the crucial role that society, families, and partners play in supporting breastfeeding mothers, highlighting how such support can significantly enhance the breastfeeding experience. Speaking to Info Radio during the breastfeeding week celebration , Madam Eleonora explained that assisting breastfeeding mothers by managing household chores, running errands, or offe

Mr. Seidu Kamwininaan Ibrahim Mr. Seidu Kamwininaan Ibrahim, the immediate past Upper West Regional Secretary of the Ghana Federation of Disability Organizations (GFD), has urged Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to prioritize skills training for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) before disbursing Disability Common Fund support to businesses. Speaking on Info Radio’s Info Weekend Watch, Mr. Ibrahim emphasized that equipping beneficiaries with relevant bu

File Photo Residents of Wa- Mangu in the Wa Municipality are appealing to the Wa Municipal Assembly to urgently complete the long-abandoned Bonkperi Bridge, a critical link to the Wa New Market. The unfinished bridge project has exposed the community to severe flooding, with even brief rainfall inundating homes and farmlands in Mangu, Kambali, and Zendil. Each rainy season brings hardship, forcing school children and the elderly to be carried through floodwaters just to acces

The Upper West Parliamentary Caucus has called on contractors handling major road projects in the region to accelerate construction while upholding quality standards to ensure timely completion. This appeal followed an inspection tour on Wednesday of ongoing works on the Wa–Tumu and Han–Lawra roads, part of the government’s “Big Push” infrastructure initiative. The inspection was led by Dr. Sebastian Sandaare, Caucus Leader and Member of Parliament for Daffiama-Busie-Issa, al

Dr. Hafiz Bin Salih- Former UW/UE Regional Minister Dr. Hafiz Bin Salih, former Upper West and Upper East Regional Minister, has expressed strong confidence in the newly elected executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) after the party’s successful internal reorganisation in the Upper West Region. On Saturday, August 15, 2026, the NPP concluded its regional-level elections, following earlier polls conducted at the polling station, electoral area, and constituency levels. I