{
  "id": 8041087,
  "title": "Kpandai ‘Yellow-Yellow’ riders commend DCE for development projects",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/kpandai-yellow-yellow-riders-commend-dce-for-development-projects",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T14:55:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/kpandai-yellow-yellow-riders-commend-dce-for-development-projects/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Commercial tricycle operators, informally known as 'Yellow-Yellow' riders in Kpandai District of Ghana's Northern Region, have expressed admiration for District Chief Executive Haruna Karim. They have acknowledged his leadership and development projects since taking office, stating that he has shown a strong commitment to the district's progress during his tenure. When contacted by Adom News correspondent Odehyeba Owusu Job, the riders praised the DCE for the noticeable effects of various development projects under his administration, noting that these initiatives have improved living conditions in multiple communities. They expressed optimism that the DCE would continue prioritizing projects that benefit residents directly. The riders also urged residents to support the District Assembly and collaborate with the DCE to maintain the positive developments in the district. DCE Haruna Karim, in a separate conversation with Adom News correspondent Odehyeba Owusu Job, expressed gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for his appointment as DCE. He emphasized that he deeply values the responsibility and pledged to use his position to foster development and enhance residents' living standards. Mr. Karim assured Kpandai's inhabitants that he will continue to seek and execute more development projects in the district. He further encouraged residents to back the Assembly's development agenda, promising more initiatives to boost the image and socio-economic growth of Kpandai.",
  "summary": "Commercial tricycle operators, popularly known as ‘Yellow-Yellow’ riders in the Kpandai District of the Northern Region, have commended the District Chief Executive (DCE), Haruna Karim, for his leadership and development initiatives since assuming office. The riders said Mr Karim had demonstrated a commitment to the development of the district during his one year and three […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Kpandai Yellow-Yellow riders praise DCE Haruna Karim for development projects.",
    "DCE Haruna Karim committed to district's progress since taking office.",
    "Riders urge residents to support Assembly and DCE for continued positive developments."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Kpandai DCE accounts for development projects after 15 months in office",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/kpandai-dce-accounts-for-development-projects-after-15-months-in",
        "published": "2026-09-17T14:20:38.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}