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Tag: 101 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs)

  • E/R: Man electrocuted in attempt to steal transformer at Suhyen

    E/R: Man electrocuted in attempt to steal transformer at Suhyen

    An unidentified man, presumed to be in his early 30s, met his death through electrocution while attempting to steal a transformer belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in Suhyen, situated in the New Juaben North Municipality of the Eastern Region.

    On Tuesday morning, residents of Suhyen stumbled upon the lifeless body near the ECG transformer, noting the absence of any physical signs of assault.

    The ECG’s installations have been under frequent attack in the Eastern Region recently, causing significant disruptions to their operations.

    Upon notification of the incident, personnel from the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) and officers from the Koforidua Effiduase Police Divisional Command promptly arrived at the scene to initiate an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.

    Confirming the incident to Citi News, Daniel Kankam Twumasi, the New Juaben North Municipal Deputy Director of NADMO, stated that the body has been moved to the Effiduase St. Joseph Hospital.

  • 221 people die every year from road crashes caused by inferior car tyres

    221 people die every year from road crashes caused by inferior car tyres

    The Public Relations Officer of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Pearl Adusu Sateckla, has stated that 10 percent of all deaths related to road accidents are caused by substandard tyres.

    Speaking to Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, she noted that many drivers lose control of their vehicles due to the poor quality of their tires and other vehicle components.

    “We all have a responsibility as Ghanaians to help reduce road accidents. There are several factors leading to road accidents. But the four major ones are speeding, inattention, and the use of mobile phones while driving. Speeding is one of the major issues. Some drivers drive above the speed limits. Speeding leads to several deaths when accidents occur. Inattentiveness is also another issue. It involves several factors. They are those who use their mobile devices when driving. They WhatsApp; they chat with others while driving. Others may also be going through some challenges, including money-related problems, among others.

    “The other issue is loss of control, which is usually caused by inferior tyres. Ten percent of all crashes or accident-related deaths are caused by inferior tyres. The engineering system, the electrical system, the engine, the steering, and other parts of the vehicle should always be examined to ensure that they are in good condition. Drunk driving and wrongful overtaking are also contributing factors,” she said.

    According to data provided by the NSRA, the number of road fatalities over the period of five years due to various causes shows a concerning trend.

    In 2019, there were 2,284 reported road deaths, which increased to 2,589 in 2020.

    The year 2021 saw a significant rise to 2,924 fatalities. In 2022, the number slightly decreased to 2,179, but the following year saw a small drop to 2,089 fatalities.

    The NSRA’s findings emphasize that among these fatalities, a consistent 10% are attributed to accidents caused by inferior tyres.

    This statistic translates to an average of 221 deaths annually linked to the use of poor-quality tyres.

  • Nigerian man sentenced for stealing 101 permanent voting cards

    Nasiru Idris  has been sentenced to one year in prison by a magistrate court in Sokoto, Nigeria, after being caught with 101 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), a violation of Sections 117 and 145 of the Electoral Act of 2002.

    Barr. Festus Okoye, National Commissioner in Charge of the Information and Voter Education Committee at the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, announced this in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja.

    Man Gets One Year Jail Term For Stealing 101 PVCs (News Central TV)
    Over 60,000 Permanent Voter Cards were recently destroyed by hoodlums in Ogun state

    INEC further stated that it has begun the prosecution of another man who was found in possession of 367 PVCs in Kano State.

    According to him, the Commission convened over the weekend and deliberated on a variety of matters, including the date and procedure for collecting Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), as well as the prosecution of individuals caught for illegally possessing PVCs.

    Okoye stated that the Commission is resolved to make the collection of PVCs as seamless as possible following the end of the statutory period for the presentation of the register of voters for claims and objections.

    Okoye stated that a Standard Operating Procedure SOP has been developed and that this will be one of the issues discussed and finalised at a retreat scheduled to hold in Lagos from November 28th to December 2nd, 2022, involving all Resident Electoral Commissioners RECs from the 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory FCT).