Voice Of The Eastern

Authored by Edwin Kobina Amoquandoh Today, we take a moment of sober reflection to honor the enduring legacy of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah , Ghana’s first President and a resolute champion of Pan-Africanism . Nkrumah’s life was a living embodiment of courage, foresight, and determination. His vision for a united, independent, and prosperous Africa was not just a dream but a movement that reshaped the course of history and continues to inspire generations across the continent and beyond. Through his uncompromising pursuit of freedom, Nkrumah led Ghana to become the first Sub-Saharan African nation to achieve independence, setting a shining example for the rest of the continent. His role in strengthening Africa’s call for self-determination gave momentum to liberation movements far and wide. Beyond his politics, he was a master communicator, a visionary thinker, and a strategist whose ideas still resonate with relevance today. Nkrumah’s legacy reminds us that progress is neither ac...

By Edwin Kobina Amoquandoh  The Akuapem North Constituency in the Eastern Region witnessed one of its most remarkable political moments when Hon. Bismark Tawiah Boateng joined the National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia , on his thank-you tour of the region. The program was held at the Remission Church International, Abotekyi-Mampong, and commenced at exactly 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, 18th September 2025. From the very beginning, the atmosphere was electrifying, with party faithful, community members, and opinion leaders trooping to the venue in their numbers to show love and support. It turned out to be one of the warmest welcomes the Chairman and his entourage have received in the Eastern Region. At the center of this wave of excitement was Hon. Bismark Tawiah Boateng , a towering figure in the political landscape of the Eastern Region. His presence alone was enough to shake the grounds, drawing massive attention and enthusiasm from the rank-an...

  By Edwin Kobina Amoquandoh  When the name  Bismark Tawiah Boateng (Otafre Gya)  is mentioned, memories of an energetic and determined chairman come rushing back. His leadership was marked by drive, vision, and a tireless commitment to progress. But beyond the admiration of what he achieved, one question keeps echoing among those who knew his impact:  could he come back? He once poured his energy into building bridges, strengthening structures, and inspiring those around him to see possibilities where others saw obstacles. That kind of leadership is  rare  and when it departs, it leaves a silence that people feel deeply. In the  Eastern Region  especially, his absence is felt in every gathering, in every conversation about leadership. And so, the question grows louder:  will he rise once more to fill that void? Otafre Gya’s  journey has shown that true leadership does not vanish with titles. Even outside the spotlight, his humility...