Ellembelle MP, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah Storms Aiyinasi Market NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - August 28, 2024November 28, 20240 Hon. EMMANUEL ARMAH KOFI BUAH 29/8/2024 By: Ivy Abena Dede Narki Teye The Deputy Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Ellembelle, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has stormed Aiyinasi market in the Ellembele constituency as part of his constituency tour. In an engagement with market women and traders, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah shared the transformative vision and promises outlined in the recently launched NDC manifesto, which resonated well with the audience. He also highlighted the success stories of the NDC and Former President John Mahama’s tenure, which brought about phenomenal development and progress to the constituency. “The reception is overwhelmingly positive and I reaffirmed my continued vision and commitment to building on the foundation of progress already laid,” he said. With unflinching determination to recapture power
NDC Holds Sectorial Briefing On 2024 Manifesto: Elucidates On Health, Education And Security Policies. POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - August 27, 2024November 28, 20240 By Stanley Kwabla Arku Following the launch of the National Democratic Congress' (NDC) 2024 manifesto over the weekend, the party held a sectorial briefing to provide the public with a deeper understanding of their policy proposals. The event featured presentations by key members of the party, who elaborated on specific sectors like health and security, offering insights into how the NDC plans to address critical national issues if elected into power in 2024. Health Sector Plans NDC’s parliamentary candidate for the Lambussie-Karni Constituency and party’s Spokesperson on Health Dr. Titus Beyuo, led the discussion on the party’s health agenda. He outlined a robust strategy aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery across the country. One of the major promises was the construction of a 500-bed children’s hospital,
Filth Engulfs Agbogbloshie Market In Accra LOCAL NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - August 27, 2024November 28, 20240 BY: DANIEL OTU ASANTE 27-08-2024 The Agbobloshie Market, a bustling hub of commercial activities in the national capital, Accra, is facing a severe sanitation crisis that has raised concerns among residents and traders. The market, which is known for its vibrant trade in fresh farm produce, textiles, and household goods is grappling with deteriorating hygiene conditions that pose serious health risks. Vendors and shoppers alike have expressed concern over the increasingly unsanitary conditions, which include lack of trash bins, uncollected waste, and stagnant water – a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Some vendors who spoke to Pan African News expressed how frustrated they are about the situation. “The situation has been exacerbated by irregular waste collection services and insufficient garbage management infrastructure, and if both
Dry Spell: Over 980,000 Cultivating An Estimated 1.8 Million Hectares Are At Risk- Agric Minister AFRICA NEWS LOCAL POLITICS by panafricantv - August 27, 2024November 28, 20240 Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr. Bryan Acheampong Minister for Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong has outlined measures taken by his outfit to support livelihood of farmers and ensure adequacy of food supply due to what he described as a situational crisis confronting farmers in some eight regions of the country. According to the minister, the regions which include the Northern, Upper East, North East, Savannah, Upper West, Bono, Bono East and the Oti regions are currently experiencing dry spells that have led to the disruption of crop production. Speaking at a press briefing organized by the Ministry of Information, Mr. Bryan Acheampong disclosed that, the lack of rain for the past two months has severely impacted the planting season in many of the
Sam George Renovates Prampram Trad. Council; Urges Politicians To Desist From Meddling In Chieftaincy Affairs NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - August 27, 2024November 28, 20240 By: Gregory Pilkington Amoah Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram Sam Nartey George has called on politicians to desist from meddling in chieftaincy affairs and allow the institution to run its own course and affairs. Speaking on the sidelines of a ceremony to hand over the renovated office of the Prampram Traditional Council spearheaded by Dzata Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility wing of his office, he emphasized on the need to uphold the Chieftancy institution to salvage the deteriorating cultural fibre of the country. The firebrand legislator argued that, the chieftaincy institution has since time immemorial played a watchdog role over society and ensuring that the cultural fiber maintained. According to him, this role of chieftaincy has in recent years been undermined due to
“𝐍ext 𝐍𝐃𝐂 𝐆overnment 𝐓o 𝐌ake 𝐀djen 𝐊otoku, 𝐀masaman, 𝐒uhum 𝐀reas 𝐈ndustrial 𝐇ub” – 𝐌ahama POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - August 26, 2024November 28, 20240 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒃𝒚 𝑲𝒐𝒌𝒖 𝑨𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒓 Leader of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama has stressed on the need to decentralise development in the country. Addressing an ecstatic group of party sympathisers at Adjen Kotoku in Accra, the former President indicated that a Adjen Kotoku and its catchment areas will be transformed into an industrial zone which will boost productivity and employment. Speaking on the concentration of factories and manufacturing companies in Tema, Mr. Mahama noted that it was important to spread development and not put all of our eggs in one basket as a country. “We will designate Adjen Kotoku and its surrounding areas including Amasaman and Suhum to be an industrial zone. Any individual or organisation willing to put up a factory will
Election 2024: IEA Constitutes 9-Member Presidential Debate Committee NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - August 26, 2024November 28, 20240 26/8/2024 Ghana's premier public policy think-tank the Institute of Economic Affairs has inaugurated a nine-member committee to organize debates for flagbearers and running mates of the various political parties ahead of this year's election. Presidential debates which constitute an integral part of democracy are held to provide a unique platform for presidential contenders to outline their policies and vision of governance for the country, to inform and empower citizens to make informed decisions, to promote issue-based campaigns devoid of personal attacks and rancour and finally to promote and sustain peace before, during and after the electioneering period. The Institute of Economic Affairs birthed in 1989 as Ghana's first independent public policy think tank is entrusted with promoting good governance, democracy and sustainable economic
GFA President Commissions BetPawa Pitch At Ghanaman Soccer Centre Of Excellence In Prampram AFRICA NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - August 26, 2024November 28, 20240 28/8/2024 President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has commissioned a new artificial football pitch at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram. The pitch, which was funded by BetPawa forms part of the agenda to establish a 3,000-capacity stadium at the sports facility by the nation’s football governing body, GFA. The commissioning of the pitch marks the completion of phase one of the project. The event also preceded the 30th Congress of the football administration body. According to Mr. Simeon-Okraku, the construction of the modern astro turf indicates the association’s commitment to enhance facilities for the development of sports in Ghana. He emphasised that the pitch is a significant step in unearthing and nurturing football talents for world competitive games.