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Shocker as HIV/AIDS takes over Sunyani West with over 200 drinking spots

The capital of the Sunyani West District of the Bono Region, Odumase, could pass for Ghana’s drinking hub as it has up to 200 drinking spots, MyNewsGh.com reports.

The town never sleeps as loud music and colourful beams of light spice the vibrant nightlife from every corner of the suburbs.

The town has become a centre of attraction for revellers from across the Bono capital as vibrant youth give in to hard liquor, smoking and dancing the nights away every given day.

Rutchen Pub, Bantama Spot and Amina’s Spot are some of the popular joints, where revellers hangout, though other pubs can be counted at any other lane.

A source from the Ghana Aids Commission who confided in MyNewsGh.com on condition of strict anonymity said the dreaded HIV/AIDS is prevalent in the town, and attributed it to the town’s unrelenting nightlife.

She said four out of every ten young persons in the town could test positive for the disease, compelling the Ghana AIDS Commission to embark on a peer education exercise at the night clubs.

Under the Ghana AIDS Commission initiative, peer educators are deployed to the night clubs every weekend to counsel girls to know the HIV statuses and distributing free condoms and vagina lubricants to aid them have safe sex if they are unable to abstain.

The Sunyani West District Assembly resolved to control the decadence that the town’s nightlife has brought about by getting all spots to close by 11 PM by the latest, but it never saw the light of day.

The Sunyani West DCE, Hon. Martin Obeng was heavily criticised when he openly complained about the negative impact the town’s nightlife is having on the youth.

The traditional authority is also struggling to bring the situation under control.

 

Source: mynewsgh.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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