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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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Dec 7 election: NPP’s Frank Asiedu Bekoe wins Suhum parliamentary seat

Frank Asiedu Bekoe, popularly known as Protozoa, has emerged victorious in the Suhum parliamentary race on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ticket. He secured 16,855 votes while his National Democratic Congress (NDC) contender garnered 15,259 votes. The election, which was keenly contested, saw Bekoe securing the seat with a significant vote difference, solidifying the NPP’s hold on the constituency. The outcome affirms the party’s dominance in Suhum, a key constituency in the Eastern Region. Frank Asiedu Bekoe’s win reflects the trust and confidence reposed in him by constituents. Speaking after the declaration of the results, Bekoe expressed gratitude to the people of Suhum for their support. “This victory is for all of us. I will work tirelessly to deliver on my promises and ensure Suhum continues to thrive under NPP’s leadership,”…

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EC declares NPP’s Frank Asiedu Bekoe as MP-elect for Suhum after recount

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has successfully retained the Suhum parliamentary seat following a recount conducted by the Electoral Commission (EC). After a thorough examination of the pink sheets, the EC announced Frank Asiedu Bekoe, the NPP candidate, as the elected Member of Parliament for Suhum. Frank Asiedu Bekoe received 16,855 votes, whereas the candidate from the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prince Kwadwo Addo Tabiri garnered 15, 259 votes, at the Ghana Police Training School in Tesano, Accra. Authentic Ghanaian cuisine recipes Kwadjo Asante, running as an independent candidate, garnered a total of 14,860 votes. In contrast, fellow independent candidate Emmanuel Dede Wiafe received only 159 votes. In response, the NDC has dismissed the results, labelling the recollation as “unlawful”. In an interview with Channel One News’ Fred Duhoe, the…

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I don’t have any connections with galamsey – Protozoa

Frank Asiedu Bekoe, also known as Protozoa, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Suhum Constituency in the Eastern Region, has responded to allegations against him during a political debate organized by TV3 for candidates in the Suhum Constituency. Addressing the claims, Protozoa expressed frustration over accusations made by Prof Frimpong Boateng, whom he referred to as the "Professor of Science," criticizing the lack of evidence supporting the allegations. He revealed that Prof Boateng had made what he called "spurious allegations" against him over the last three years, leading to an investigation by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). Despite being summoned by the CID, the professor allegedly failed to provide concrete evidence to support his claims. Protozoa criticized the situation, arguing that it is dangerous to expect the accused to prove…

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