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Frank Asiedu Bekoe Joins Church of Pentecost to Commission Executive Ward Block at Suhum Government Hospital

On Friday, January 9, 2026, the Member of Parliament for Suhum Constituency, Hon. Frank Asiedu Bekoe, joined the Church of Pentecost, Suhum Area, for the commissioning and official handover of a newly constructed Executive Ward Block to the Suhum Government Hospital. The facility, built by the Church of Pentecost, is a major boost to healthcare delivery in the municipality. The block comprises six wards with a total bed capacity of 12, two consulting rooms for doctors, two changing rooms for nurses, and two rooms designated for the storage of non-drug medical items. The addition is expected to help ease pressure on the hospital and improve patient care, particularly in terms of accommodation and service delivery. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Hon. Frank Asiedu Bekoe expressed his appreciation to the Church…

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One Year in Office: Here are achievements of the Suhum MP, Frank Asiedu Bekoe

Today marks exactly one year since Hon. Frank Asiedu Bekoe was sworn in as the duly elected Member of Parliament for Suhum in the 9th Parliament of the Republic of Ghana. It has been a year of steady work, learning, resilience, and visible impact both in Parliament and within the constituency. ●Work in Parliament Within his first year, Hon. Frank Asiedu Bekoe has earned the confidence of his colleagues, leading to his appointment to key parliamentary committees. He currently serves as Deputy Ranking Member, Employment, Labour Relations and Pensions Committee Member, Budget Committee Member, Human Rights Committee and Member of Climate Action and Persons with Disability (PWDs) Caucus. Through these committees, he has gained first-hand exposure to national issues and policy realities. His work has taken him on oversight and…

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Frank Asiedu Bekoe supports commercial drivers with free fuel in festive season gesture

In a move aimed at easing the burden on commercial drivers and strengthening community safety, the Member of Parliament for Suhum, Frank Asiedu Bekoe, has donated free fuel to hundreds of drivers operating within the Municipality. The initiative, which formed part of his festive season outreach, was warmly received by drivers who described the gesture as timely and thoughtful. During the exercise, the MP said the response from drivers had been overwhelming, with many turning up early to benefit from the offer. He explained that the programme was designed to support between 400 and 500 commercial drivers, each receiving two gallons of fuel. According to him, the distribution would continue until the list of beneficiaries was fully exhausted. Mr. Asiedu Bekoe noted that the decision to support commercial drivers was…

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Odwira Festival 2025: Suhum MP calls for stakeholder engagement to end opioid abuse

Hon. Frank Asiedu Bekoe, the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Suhum constituency in the Eastern Region, has raised concerns about the growing opioid abuse in Ghana, warning that the country is on the verge of a silent epidemic that threatens its future. Speaking at the 2025 Odwira Festival, Hon. Frank Asiedu Bekoe urged increased stakeholder participation in eradicating the problem. "We must protect our youngsters from opioid and substance abuse. We can solve this by organizing a stakeholders' task force to address these issues," he stated. He emphasized the MP's Health Education Program train, which has already visited places like Osafohene Atiemo, Ayekotse, Nankese, and Newtown, with plans to expand the program throughout all electoral areas. The MP also contributed financially to the festivities, while expressing his gratitude for…

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Frank Asiedu Bekoe screens over 1,500 residents in community health drive

In a bid to promote health and wellness among his constituents, the Member of Parliament for Suhum in the Eastern Region, Frank Asiedu Bekoe, has launched a large-scale health screening exercise that has already reached over 1,500 residents across the municipality. The initiative, which began last week, forms part of the MP’s broader health education program aimed at improving community health outcomes. Initially targeting 10,000 residents, Bekoe has revised the outreach to accommodate up to 15,000 people due to growing demand. The screening has been conducted in various communities, with 1,200 residents attending in Ayekotse and about 900 in Nankese. During subsequent days, turnout reached nearly 700 in the Runabout community and 1,200 in other areas, reflecting strong community engagement. The health initiative provides comprehensive medical checks, including blood pressure,…

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Protozoa launches constituency-wide health education & promotion in Suhum

In a significant move to bring healthcare closer to the people, Frank Asiedu Bekoe, Member of Parliament for Suhum Constituency, officially launched his office’s Health Education Program over the weekend. The program, aimed at improving healthcare access and promoting health awareness across the constituency, drew participation from residents of Ayekotse and surrounding communities in the constituency. Medical professionals were on hand to provide comprehensive health screenings, including checking vital signs and conducting consultations. Patients received expert advice and prescriptions, followed by interactions with pharmacists who dispensed necessary medications. A key feature of the program was the Quantum Resonance scan, a diagnostic tool used to assess participants’ health status. Doctors carefully reviewed the results and provided further guidance to ensure personalized healthcare interventions. Additionally, free registration and renewal of National Health…

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Frank Asiedu Bekoe ‘presses nect’ of Roads Minister over abandoned roads project

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Suhum Constituency, Frank Asiedu Bekoe, has raised concerns on the floor of Parliament over the stalled construction of the Gariba Zongo–Otwebediadua–Adarkwa–Ntunkum road, a key route linking several farming communities within the Municipality in the Eastern Region. Frank Asiedu Bekoe, also known in political circles as Protozoa, questioned the Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, about the current state of the project, which has been left incomplete despite its importance to local transportation and economic activity. The inquiry took place during Thursday’s parliamentary proceedings presided over by the First Deputy Speaker. Responding to the question, the Roads and Highways Minister provided detailed background information on the project. He explained that the affected road network — which includes the Gariba Zongo, Otwebediadua, Adarkwa, and…

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Frank Asiedu Bekoe fights for expansion of the Suhum Government Hospital

The Member of Parliament for Suhum, Frank Asiedu Bekoe, popularly known as Protozoa, has called on the Ministry of Health to fast-track plans to expand and refurbish the emergency ward at the Suhum Government Hospital in the Eastern Region, following growing concerns over inadequate infrastructure and overcrowding at the facility. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, Mr. Asiedu Bekoe described the Suhum Government Hospital as a critical health facility serving not only residents of Suhum but also travelers along the busy Accra–Kumasi highway, which has become a hotspot for road traffic accidents. “Between January 2025 and September 2025 alone, we have recorded 263 accident cases in Suhum. Many victims are rushed to the hospital, but due to congestion and limited facilities, treatment becomes a major challenge. I therefore…

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Frank Asiedu Bekoe engages Akorabo community in fight against drug abuse

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Suhum, Frank Asiedu Bekoe, has stepped up his war on opioid and substance abuse, taking his sensitisation drive to Akorabo, a community in the Municipality. On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, the MP, led a delegation of health experts and members of the Committee on Opioid and Substance Abuse to meet various stakeholders in the Akorabo Zone. The campaign began with a courtesy call on the chiefs and elders, after which the team engaged opinion leaders, clergy, Muslim leaders, artisans, driver unions, and okada riders in an open discussion about the rising menace of substance abuse. Frank Asiedu Bekoe explained that his decision to personally spearhead the initiative was driven by disturbing reports from the Suhum Government Hospital, where doctors have been recording increasing cases…

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Frank Asiedu Bekoe motivates 2025 BECE candidates with Mathematical Sets

On Monday, June 2, 2025, the Member of Parliament for Suhum Constituency and Deputy Ranking Member on Employment, Labour Relations and Pensions, Hon. Frank Asiedu Bekoe, demonstrated his unwavering commitment to education by engaging with all Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates within his constituency. In a special outreach program, Hon. Bekoe fully sponsored a comprehensive guidance and counselling session for the 2,515 BECE candidates preparing for this year’s examination. In addition, he presented each student with a mathematical set, an essential tool for the exam to support their final preparations. Addressing the students, Hon. Asiedu Bekoe encouraged them to face the exams with courage, discipline, and confidence. He urged the candidates to believe in their own abilities and avoid any form of examination malpractice. "I was once like you.…

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