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  • Police deny reports of voting at NPP office in Abeka

    Police deny reports of voting at NPP office in Abeka

    The Ghana Police Service has dismissed claims of ongoing voting at the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) office in Abeka, located in the Okaikwei Central Constituency, Accra.

    Earlier reports indicated that a group of National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters gathered at the NPP’s office in reaction to these allegations, leading to a heated confrontation.

    However, in an official statement, the police clarified that no voting exercise is taking place at the NPP’s premises, stressing that the office is not one of the designated polling stations for the election.

    “The Police have taken note of media reports alleging that a group of National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters stormed the New Patriotic Party office at Abeka in the Okaikwei Central Constituency over suspicions of voting taking place at the said location.

    “Police investigations have revealed that the place is not a polling station and no voting is taking place at the said office.
    We urge the public to disregard this claim and partner the Police as we work towards avoiding misinformation and disinformation during this critical time and beyond,” part of the statement read.

    The 2024 elections have been marked by reports of missing voter names and verification issues across polling stations nationwide, leading to delays and voter frustration.

    In several locations, registered voters discovered their names were absent from the electoral register.

    One such incident occurred at the Old Library polling station in the Ledzokuku Constituency, Greater Accra Region, where confusion broke out due to the alleged omission of names.

    Reports of missing names and verification issues have surfaced across various polling stations during the ongoing 2024 elections, leading to delays and frustration among voters.

    In the Ablekuma Central Constituency, concerns about the accuracy of the voter register have been raised, despite expectations of thorough verification before the elections.

    Other areas, including Tamale Central and Wulensi, have experienced delays due to problems with biometric verification devices, temporarily halting the voting process.

    At the Faith Academy polling station in the Ledzokuku Constituency, voting has been delayed entirely due to malfunctioning biometric devices.

    These delays have created tensions among voters, some of whom are concerned they may be disenfranchised. However, polling officials have reassured voters that efforts are being made to resolve the issues as quickly as possible.





  • Abeka Market food vendors flout violation of FDA permit rules

    Abeka Market food vendors flout violation of FDA permit rules

    A recent report indicates significant non-compliance with the Food and Drugs Authority’s (FDA) Street Food Vendor Permit directive at Abeka Market.

    The FDA introduced the Street Food Vendor Permit to ensure street foods meet basic hygiene and safety standards, thereby enhancing consumer confidence and protecting public health. This permit, costing 5 cedis, is mandatory for all street food vendors nationwide. It includes training, registration, and licensing.

    However, at Abeka Market, the majority of food vendors were found to be operating without the required permit, with only a minority claiming to possess it.

    Alice Tetteh, a porridge seller, admitted ignorance of the requirement, stating,

    β€œI don’t have one. I am not sure of what you are talking about. I don’t know I need to get one so if you have one to give me, I would be glad”.

    β€œI have been engaging AMA on that. For the FDA permit, I do not have one. But my place is clean. So I don’t think it is a big issue”.

    Sahadatu Mohammed, who sells Waakye, acknowledged engaging with the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) but admitted not having the FDA permit. She defended her operation’s cleanliness but downplayed the permit’s importance.

    Patrons interviewed expressed apathy towards checking vendors’ permits before purchasing food. One remarked,

    β€œI have been eating here for years. I don’t have time to check the permit because I don’t care. The food is good and I know the place is clean so yeah”.

    Another also stated, β€œI believe they have the permit. I have been a regular customer for 27 years”.

    The Municipal Environmental Health Officer, Boniface Ashalley, acknowledged the challenges, noting ongoing efforts to educate vendors and enforce health standards.

    He emphasized the municipality’s role in ensuring food safety amidst widespread ignorance.

    β€œWe have our staff who do one-on-one education. We have been doing screening for them to get the health permit. We are aware of some of these issues but we have been embarking on sensitization to get them informed. We also go round to monitor their place of work if it is clean and safe for people to buy from them” he stated.

    Deputy CEO of the FDA, Roderick Daddey-Adjei, refuted claims by some vendors who alleged possession of permits not displayed at their stalls. He clarified that compliance involves visibly displaying a sticker with a QR code.

    Daddey-Adjei expressed concern over vendor negligence and highlighted the FDA’s intensified education efforts, including direct outreach and multilingual campaigns.

    He underscored the seriousness of non-compliance, stressing that operating without the Street Food Vendor Permit constitutes a criminal offense and offenders will face sanctions.

    β€œWe are all doing the same work so when there is the need to assist or let the food vendors know that apart from the health permit it is mandatory for them to get the street food vendor permit, we do” he added.

    β€œIt is not possible for the vendors to have the sticker and claim it is at home. It has a QR code and it is sticker which has to be pasted on their shop or wherever they are selling from. To see the one who has complied fully is the one with the health permit and also the street food vendor permit”.

    In summary, while the FDA’s initiative aims to enhance street food safety and regulatory compliance, significant challenges persist at Abeka Market, necessitating continued enforcement and public awareness efforts.

  • Court sentences 44-year-old man for theft

    The Hohoe Circuit Court has sentenced, Erica Borke, 44, and unemployed, to two years in jail for stealing a crankshaft and oil pump valued at GHβ‚΅3,300.

    Borke pleaded guilty with an explanation, but the explanation was not accepted by the court, presided over by Mr Michael Johnson Abbey.

    Borke was convicted on his own plea.

    Chief Inspector Charles Aziati, the Prosecutor, said the complainant was a businessman, the convict claimed to be a driver by profession and the complainant’s father, was an owner of a fitting shop.

    He said on June 11 at about 0545 hours, one Gbetoryedzi who was also a witness in the case was in his blacksmith shop close to the shop of the complainant’s father when he saw the convict moving about in the said shop.

    Chief Inspector Aziati said the witness who became suspicious about the presence of the convict, monitored his actions and in the process, he saw the convict pick a crankshaft and oil pump in the shop and put them in a sack he was holding.

    He said the convict left the sack with its contents in the shop and went to the roadside and brought in an Okada rider to convey the items in the sack.

    Chief Inspector Aziati said the witness got the convict arrested and managed to reach out to the complainant who sought the assistance of police, and the convict was escorted to the police station.

    He said the convict admitted the offence during investigations.

    Source: GNA