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 On International Anti-Corruption Day, St. Andrews Junior High School came alive as 160 enthusiastic students gathered to commemorate the occasion. The theme, “Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity,” strongly resonated with the participants, underscoring the vital role of young people in promoting ethical values. The event commenced with a thought-provoking address by Mr. Yaghr Samuel, the focal person for LANeT-Nandom. In his presentation, he shared compelling real-life examples illustrating the far-reaching effects of corruption and emphasized the importance of integrity, accountability, and responsible citizenship. The programme further engaged students through interactive activities such as debates, quizzes, and art competitions, all designed to raise awareness about the dangers of corruption and to inspire a culture of honesty and transparency among the youth. A 14-year-old Dery Eunice, shared her hopeful vision, stating, “I dream of a Ghana where...

 The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) marked International Anti-Corruption Day 2025 with a powerful event in Goriyiri Nadowli Kaleo District, emphasizing the importance of youth involvement in combating corruption. The event, held on December 8, 2025, brought together young people from Goriyiri, with representatives from Local Accountability Networks (LANET), Mr. Enock Danwaah and Mr. Paschal Mwine, leading the discussions. Mr. Danwaah defined corruption as a longstanding issue hindering Ghana's development, urging youth to take an active role in combating it. He explained various forms of corruption and their effects, quoting the Anti-Corruption Act: Corruption is a menace that undermines our nation's progress. As Section 1 of the Anti-Corruption Act, 2008 (Act 736) states, a person commits an offence if they engage in corrupt conduct. We must work together to prevent and combat corruption." Mr. Mwine highlighted the Whistleblowers Act, encouraging young people to r...

  A 36-year-old entrepreneur from Bussie, Jonas Dorsah, popularly known as "Bozing Man", has been crowned the Best Farmer in Daffiama, Bussie, Issa (DBI). This surprise win has left many in awe, as the young businessman has been keeping his agricultural pursuits under wraps. Dorsah's farming empire spans across rice, livestock, yam, maize, soybeans, and sorghum production. His hard work and dedication have earned him a brand-new tricycle and the coveted Best Farmer award for the district. Speaking to the media, Dorsah revealed that he's been farming seriously for 15 years, urging the youth to consider agriculture as a viable business opportunity. He also appealed to the government to make farming inputs more accessible to farmers, lauding the efforts of the current administration's FEED GHANA PROGRAM. Dorsah's win is a testament to the potential of agriculture in Ghana and serves as an inspiration to young entrepreneurs looking to make a mark in the industry. ...

The Daffiama, Bussie, Issa lawmaker, Hon Sebastian Sandaare, donated three brand-new tricycles as special awards at this year's Farmers' Day celebration in Bussie. The event recognized the outstanding achievements of farmers in the district. The tricycles were awarded to the best Disabled Farmer, best Youth Farmer, and District Best Farmer of the year. Hon Sandaare stated that the awards aim to encourage farmers in the district to invest in agriculture, supporting the government's "Feed Ghana" program. The district is known for subsistence farming, but government initiatives have promoted large-scale commercial farming, with significant production of maize, sorghum, yam, soybeans, and groundnuts. The MP's efforts have also led to the district benefiting from the government's Farm Service Center policy, which will provide farm machinery like tractors and combine harvesters to transform agriculture in the district. This gesture demonstrates the MP's comm...

 The Upper West former deputy regional minister, Hon. Abu KK, has taken a significant step towards fulfilling his campaign promise to the people of Daffiama Bussie Issa District. On December 30th, 2025, he cut the sod for the construction of a party office in Fian, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the district's development. In an interview with Tumpaani Radio's morning show hosted by Barrister Enock on December 1st, 2025, Hon. Abu KK reaffirmed his commitment to serving the people, stating, "My eye is on the ball." He expressed heartfelt gratitude to his constituents for their unwavering support during the primaries, despite his narrow loss to the current MP, Dr. Sebastian Saandaare, by a mere 7 votes. Hon. Abu KK also revealed plans to construct party offices in various zones within the constituency, with Bussie and Daffiama zones next on his target. When questioned about the motivation behind the construction, he stressed the importance of politicians ackn...