Okada Riders Association Of Ghana (ORAG) Moves To Collate Data Of National Members To Regulate Its Activities. AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - September 11, 2024November 29, 20240 By: Daniel Asare With elections looming and the celebration of Christmas gaining considerable attention, there are concerns over frequent road crashes which has reached nightmarish proportions. This has been attributed to over speeding, reckless driving, non-conformity to road traffic regulations and drunk-driving. Worryingly, some people have apportioned blame to ‘’Okada’’ riders for their negligence which has cost the lives of others. However, calls for their activities to be regularized have been welcomed by stakeholders within the transport sector. Photograph of Michael Kofi Owusu Image by Daniel Asare National President of the Okada Riders Association of Ghana, Michael Kofi Owusu has clarified the thought-provoking matter. According
Improving Fishing In Ghana: Former Krachi East DCE assures fishermen of John Mahama’s commitment to revamping sector. AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 11, 2024November 29, 20240 𝚂𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚢 𝚋𝚢 : 𝙸𝚟𝚢 𝙰𝚋𝚎𝚗𝚊 𝙳𝚎𝚍𝚎 𝙽𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚒 𝚃𝚎𝚢𝚎 𝟷𝟶/𝟿/𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟺 Former DCE Krachi East has assured that John Dramani Mahama will reset the fisheries sector and make it lucrative once again after winning the 2024 presidential election. In a conversation with Pan African television’s Ivy Abena Dede Narki Teye , he decried the system where the distribution of premix fuel has allegedly been taken over by politicians, thereby placing undue strain on the activities of fishermen. The former DCE therefore assured fishermenthat when his party comes into power , They would implement a system that will help erase the seeming politicisation of the distribution of premix fuel .
Going To School With Joy Project :North Dayi MP Donates Educational Materials To SHS Freshers. AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 11, 2024November 29, 20240 𝚂𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚢 𝚋𝚢 :𝙸𝚟𝚢 𝙰𝚋𝚎𝚗𝚊 𝙳𝚎𝚍𝚎 𝙽𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚒 𝚃𝚎𝚢𝚎 𝟷𝟷/𝟿/𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟺 The Member of Parliament for the North Dayi constituency, Joycelyn Tetteh, has brought smiles to the faces of over 800 students in her constituency, particularly the newly enrolled SHS students.She donated educational materials worth overGHC300,000 to support the students. The items include over 800 student-mattresses, more than 1000 exercise books, over 800 chalk boxes, 50 packs of sanitary pads, and 50 packs of sardines, among other items. In an interview with the media ,she explained that, this isn't the first time she has made such donations to newly enrolled SHS students in her constituency. “As a young woman entrusted by my constituents to serve them, I am aware of the challenges parents face, particularly in purchasing
Resolve Issues Of Missing Names In The Voters’ Register-Dormaahene Tells EC. AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 10, 2024November 29, 20240 Story by: Justice Appiah 10-09-2024 The President of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs, Osagyefo Oseadeyo Agyemang Badu II has called on the Electoral Commission to ensure that issues surrounding some missing names in the voter’s register are resolved before the upcoming election. According to him, the recently ended voters’ registration exercise saw some misunderstandings including bloating of the register at various exhibition centres including Ho Central Constituency in the Volta Region. The revered chief further expressed worry over how names of over two to three thousand voters were transferred from the register without their consent. He has asked the Electoral Commission to furnish all the political parties contesting in the 2024 polls including the National Democratic Congress, New Patriotic Party, the People’s National
Mental Health Crisis Looms In Ghana as MHA Reports Alarming Surge In Suicide Rates for 2024. AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - September 10, 2024November 29, 20240 By Stanley Kwabla Arku The Mental Health Authority of Ghana has joined the global community in observing World Suicide Prevention Day today, amidst a growing national concern about the alarming increase in suicide cases. This year, the observance comes at a critical time, as the country has recorded a disturbing surge in both attempted and completed suicides during the first half of 2024. According to MHA, data from Ghana’s district health information management systems show that between January and June 2024, the country reported 543 attempted suicides and 81 completed suicides. These numbers already surpass the total number of suicide cases recorded in 2023, when 594 attempts and 48 completed suicides were documented. This steep rise, especially in completed suicides, underscores the
Shai Osudoku NPP Excited On Receipt Of DRIP Machinery. AFRICA NEWS NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 10, 2024November 29, 20240 By: Gregory Pilkington Amoah 10/9/2024The Shai Osudoku chapter of the New Patriotic Party have expressed optimism that the arrival of the District Road improvement Program(DRIP) machinery aimed at facilitating the improvement of roads around the country will give their constituency a massive facelift as far as road development is concerned.Speaking to the media on receipt of the equipments, the party’s Constituency Chairman and Parliamentary candidate bewailed the poor nature of roads in the constituency and their optimism that these equipment will herald a new dawn for them thus assuring residents of an imminent solution to their concerns.The District Road Improvement Program was put in place by government to provide mechanical support to facilitate road infrastructural developments across all districts in Ghana.Responding
“I Want To Debate Them” – Ayariga Challenges NPP, NDC To An Intellectual Discourse. AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by panafricantv - September 10, 2024September 10, 20240 10/9/2024 Flagbearer of the All `People’s Congress (APC), Dr. Hassan Ayariga has thrown a challenge to the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the main opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to engage him in a presidential debate ahead of the general elections in December this year. The declaration of his intention was necessitated by the current economic hardship which continues to take a toll on citizens’ livelihood and socioeconomic activities, a situation he claimed has led to the involvement and addiction to gambling by both the unemployed and gainfully employed youth alike. Dr. Ayariga’s assertions were contained in a brief speech that preceded the official unveiling of Rev. Dr. Samuel Worlanyo Mensah as his running mate for the 2024 general elections.
Ashaiman NDC Executives Threaten Massive Protests Over Development Neglect. AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 10, 2024November 29, 20240 Story by George Yawson Vineh 10/09/24 Some residents and constituency Executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have raised serious concerns over what they described as neglect of key infrastructure and development projects in Ashaiman by the current government. They have threatened to organize series of massive demonstrations that would halt all political activities if government continues to be inactive to their demands. Addressing a media conference on Monday 9th September, 2024, the group the ruling New Patriotic Party government since coming into office has failed to complete critical road projects in the area, leaving key routes such as the Main Traffic Light to Katamanso and the Afariwaa to New Town Junction road in a state of disrepair. Large potholes and dusty roads
Mahama Calls For Akufo-Addo’s Resignation Over Cedi’s Depreciation To GH¢16 Per Dollar. AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 10, 2024November 29, 20240 𝚂𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚢 𝚋𝚢:𝙸𝚟𝚢 𝙰𝚋𝚎𝚗𝚊 𝙳𝚎𝚍𝚎 𝙽𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚒 𝚃𝚎𝚢𝚎 𝟿/𝟿/𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟺 Flagbearer of the largestopposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama has slammed President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for superintending over the country’s economic woes. According to him, President Akufo-Addo should have resigned over the depreciation of the Ghanaian cedi to the dollar. Speaking at a rally in Nkwabeng in the Nkwanta South District, as he concluded his tour of the Bono East Region on Friday, Mr Mahama expressed frustration with the current exchange rate, which has exceeded GH¢16 to the US dollar. Mr Mahama questioned the President’s previous claims that the current economic conditions were better than during the NDC administration when inflation was in single digits.Under the late President Atta Mills, the exchange rate was GH¢2
Odumse Residents Bare Teeth At MP Over Poor Roads. AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 10, 2024November 29, 20240 By: Gregory Pilkington Amoah 9/9/2024Some motor riders, taxi drivers and residents Odumse,in the Dodowa township of the Shai Osudoku constituency are baring their teeth at authorities over the poor nature of roads in the area.According to them, the poor road network in the area has made life unbearable for both drivers and commuters who ply the road hence are signaling the Member of Parliament for the area to as a matter of urgency heed their concerns or face their wrath in the upcoming elections.These residents in voicing their agitation revealed that for years, they have called on the office of their representative Linda Oclooo to drum home their concerns concerning the poor nature of the road but these have been unattended. They