A gory accident which occurred on the Accra-Kumasi road near Tantra Hills on Thursday morning has claimed the life of an individual, according to reports circulating on social media.
One of the victims, said to be a female, lost her right arm and was quickly rushed to the hospital for medical attention.
According to X user, @Official_BigJay, bystanders assisted in dismantling the mangled Benz C300 to rescue a trapped driver who is said to have passed on before the police arrived at the scene.
The cause of the unfortunate incident has been attributed to a long vehicle that had broken down and was parked in the middle of the highway without any hazard signs indicating its condition.
Management of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has addressed challenges faced in ensuring a consistent water supply to residents in the Greater Accra Region.
The company stated that its production of water supply to Accra is 150 million gallons per day.
However, residents in various parts of Accra have raised concerns about irregular water supply, affecting their daily lives and leading some to purchase water from tankers at high prices.
GWCL acknowledged the need for upgrades to meet the increasing demands of Accra’s growing population. The company also recognized that some complaints were related to localized faults that could be promptly addressed when reported.
During an interview on Citi FM, the Managing Director of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), Ing. Dr. Clifford Braimah, said, “Production of water supply to Accra is 150 million gallons per day or 682,000 cubic meters per day.”
Ing. Dr. Clifford Braimah attributed the shortfall in water supply to an unplanned problem encountered at the Kpong and Weija Water Treatment Plants.
“The recent problem was an unplanned issue at Kpong [Treatment Plant] and that of Weija [Water Treatment Plant]. There are very old pumps that have been trying to manage, and they normally break down at Weija. At Kpong, after the flooding due to the Akosombo dam spillage, there was a weed blockage. Everything is normalized now, and the challenge has been resolved,” the Managing Director of GWCL said.
Ing. Dr. Clifford Braimah highlighted several challenges faced by the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), including tampering with pipelines by some customers, lack of capital, and overpopulation.
“Together with the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), we should be able to move to the government and say that there must be some level of injection of capital. We will have to make a proper case that the gap will be closed. If they leave it to us, some people will not pay their tariffs, some will get people who will do illegal connections. Once they do the illegal connections, they don’t take into consideration our hydraulic system. These are the challenges we are faced with.”
He called for the retooling of the old system, which has become obsolete, suggesting that some pumps need to be changed.
“We need to retool the old system; if you go to Kpong [Treatment Plant] today, we have pumps that are as old as 1965. For the regulator, it’s dead. Because we are still using them, we take money to repair them when they break down. So, renewal of the old system,” he stated.
Business Network International (BNI) Ghana, a prominent business networking organization, celebrates a momentous achievement as it inaugurates its 2nd chapter at the prestigious Marriott Hotel in Airport City, Accra.
The launch event, graced by the presence of the newly appointed patron for BNI Ghana, Professor Robert Ebo Hinson, featured as the keynote speaker. The gathering witnessed the active participation of 24 esteemed members.
The recently established chapter demonstrated swift effectiveness by facilitating the passing of 32 referrals in just three weeks. This noteworthy achievement translated into an impressive revenue generation exceeding GHS560,000 for the members, highlighting the tangible business benefits of BNI’s referral system.
The core ethos of BNI is succinctly captured in the phrase ‘Givers Gain’.
This principle embodies the philosophy that by actively contributing to the success of others’ businesses, one can expect to receive reciprocal support. This approach emphasises the intrinsic value of fostering mutually beneficial relationships without the need for kickbacks or percentage cuts, aligning with BNI’s commitment to ethical and collaborative business practices.
BNI’s inclusive approach extends an open invitation to local business leaders who are eager to harness the power of referrals as a primary marketing tool to expand their businesses and cultivate a global network. This emphasis on leveraging referrals for business growth and global networking underscores BNI’s dedication to providing a platform for professionals to forge meaningful connections and drive sustainable business development.
The successful launch of the 2nd chapter of BNI in Accra serves as a testament to the organisation’s impact in catalyzing business growth and fostering collaborative partnerships among its members.
With its overarching ethos of reciprocity and collaboration, BNI continues to play a pivotal role in empowering businesses and professionals to thrive in an interconnected global marketplace.
Vice Chairman of the Finance Committee of Parliament, On Monday, Patrick Boamah, has announced that the government is seeking parliamentary approval for a $338 million loan agreement for the rehabilitation and expansion of the Accra-Tema motorway and other roads across the country.
Moreover, the facility is earmarked to finance the rehabilitation of the existing six-lane divided Nsawam highway within a timeframe of 36 months. Boamah provided these details during a press briefing in Accra.
Regarding the scope of work, he said, “The Accra-Tema motorway alone is 19.5 kilometres, but this project is 27.7 kilometres, so one may ask, where are you getting the remainder from? The entire project is divided into three sections. The first section is the Accra-Tema Motorway, which is 19.5 kilometres, and it is going to be the rehabilitation and expansion of a minimum of 10 lanes on the motorway… Then, the second section is N1, the George Walker Bush highway, and the scope is 5.7 kilometres… Then the third scope is the Nsawam road, rehabilitation of the existing six lanes on the Nsawam road.”
“…So this is the scope of work that is going to happen. So you can tell from what I have told you that it is going to be a very comprehensive program that will span about 3 years or more depending on how the project goes. And it is going to be a joint venture between Maripoma Limited and Ghana Infrastructure Fund.”
On November 15, Finance Minister Mr Ofori-Atta revealed that “preparation for the reconstruction of the Accra-Tema Motorway under the Road Sector’s Public Private Partnerships (PPP) with Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) is on course.”
The Concession Agreement and draft Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) agreement, he noted, have been approved by Cabinet and will be submitted to Parliament for approval “shortly.”
The Accra-Tema motorway is currently filled with potholes, which has led to several road accidents and adversely impacted the durability of cars on the road. As such, many called on the Ministry of Roads to take charge and have the challenges addressed.
The Finance Minister noted that the government’s infrastructure progamme will also be anchored on strong private sector collaboration.
“Government will continue to pursue the Mining Sector Roads rehabilitation projects to improve the road network in mining communities,” he added.
The Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) has confirmed that the tremor in certain regions of Accra on Sunday measured 3.6 on the Richter scale.
Describing it as a minor event, the GGSA assured that no significant damage was anticipated.
Communities in Weija, Nyanyano, Adenta, Bortianor, and other sections of Accra Central reported sensing the tremor around 7:20 a.m.
These areas have experienced tremors previously, making this occurrence familiar to residents.
“The epicentre of the tremor is about 7 kilometres off Weija (5.5318 N, 0.2933 W) in the Greater Accra Region, with origin time at 07:17:51am.”
The GGSA urged residents to stay calm and report any subsequent tremors to the authority.
The Authority, while admitting that such natural occurrences are difficult to predict, said it is “committed to the continuous monitoring of these events and informing the public appropriately to ensure public safety and minimize risk.”
Seven Ghanaian cyclists successfully achieved their audacious goal of completing a 600-kilometer cycling journeyfrom Accra to Tamale on Sunday, October 5, 2023.
The five-day expedition, which began in Accra, involved overcoming numerous challenges and obstacles as they embarked on a remarkable mission to raise awareness about mental health.
The Zen Riders embarked on their journey from Nsawam, accompanied by an ambulance, a videographer/photographer, a police escort, and several mental health experts.
Along the way, they made stops in various communities, engaging with residents, educating them about mental health, and offering insights on overcoming mental barriers.
During their expedition, they utilised traditional media to convey their message to a broader audience. Stops were made in locations like Apedwa, Nkawkaw, Kumasi, Offinso, Techiman, Dawadawa, Buipe, and more.
Despite facing unexpected challenges such as flat tyres, navigation issues, steep hills, and scorching sun, the group persevered and successfully conveyed their message to achieve their goal.
Shops within the environs of Circle-Accra highway have been closed for the final funeral rites of the late Ga Manye Naa Dedei Omaedru III.
Also, provision shops at Dome Market have all been closed down following a directive from the Ga Traditional Council for the final funeral rite of the late Ga Manye Naa Dedei Omaedru III.
Today, schools in the Greater Accra Region are expected not to be in session as directed by the Ghana Education Service (GES) in accordance with the Ga Traditional Council order.
It is expected that all other markets and shops in the capital will be closed for today.
The late Ga Manye, Naa Dedei Omaedru III, passed away in December 2022.
Originally, the final funeral rites were slated to occur from October 15 to 31, 2023. Initially, the Ga Traditional Council had instructed the closure of shops and offices in the Central Business District in the Greater Accra Region for three days, from October 26 to 29.
Subsequently, the Council revised its directive, specifying that businesses would only be closed on Saturday, October 28, and not for the previously announced three days.
Currently, the final funeral rites for the late Ga Manye Naa Dedei Omaedru III is proceeding as scheduled, as an interim injunction that had been placed on the ceremony has been reversed.
Justice Patrick Baayeh, the High Court judge who had initially granted the injunction, acknowledged that it had been issued in error and subsequently lifted it.
Take a look at the current appearance of the Circle-Accra highway as shops remain closed for the final funeral rites of the late Ga Manye Naa Dedei Omaedru III. #UTVGhanapic.twitter.com/gVa2jqUKNs
On October 24, 2023, a solitary protester took to the streets of Accra, marching through various parts of the capital, including a stop at the premises of Despite Media.
The protester, known as Ernest Birmeh or Dr. Think Twice, was demonstrating against the numerous pressures faced by people in the country.
He was dressed in a white long-sleeved polo neck with the inscription “IGP” (Inspector General of Pressure) which originally indicates Inspector General of Police, wore dark shades and a cap.
He was accompanied by a police van with officers, including one senior officer in the front seat and two others in the back. While marching, he held a Ghanaian flag and a megaphone, while the police van’s siren blared.
Ernest Birmeh, popularly known as Dr. Think Twice, stages a solo protest against the burdens of societal pressure. #UTVGhanapic.twitter.com/b9UcmIO6uq
“Today, I am engaged in a one-man demonstration to combat unnecessary pressure, aren’t you going to get married? Why won’t you give birth? Are you sticking to only one child, is one not too little?
“These undue pressures, I am protesting against that. If you will give birth or marry and get into a hard situation, stay away; as with anything that will put you in a tight corner, stay away. That is my one-man demo that has brought me to Peace FM today,” he stressed.
He also addressed other sources of pressure, such as women pressuring men for marriage and men supporting women’s education or training with the intention of marrying them afterward.
A Graphic news report has revealed a shocking discovery made by the Ghana Highway Authority (GHA) that could have led to a catastrophic disaster on the Accra-Tema Motorway.
Thieves have stolen about 1,400 of the 2,000 bolts that hold the corrugated metals in the tunnel that connects Tema Community 18 to Borteyman, putting the lives of thousands of motorists at risk.
The theft was uncovered recently following an assessment on the bridge that showed signs of imminent danger.
The missing bolts had compromised the structural integrity of the bridge, making it susceptible to collapse if not repaired immediately.
The collapse of the bridge could have divided the motorway into two, cutting off Accra from Tema, according to the Principal Engineer at the Bridge Division of GHA, Aaron Nana Amponsah.
He told the Daily Graphic that the missing bolts were essential for holding the bridge together and pointed out that the tunnel had recently experienced severe vibration due to the heavy axle loads on the motorway.
The tunnel was closed to traffic last Saturday to allow for the replacement of the bolts. The new ones are being welded to the corrugated metals, to make them firm and difficult to remove.
The GHA has also done concrete works around the bridge basin to prevent water from pooling there, as well as diverting some blocked watercourses into a nearby storm drain.
A Deputy Minister of Roads and Highways, Stephen Jalulah, who inspected the tunnel last Wednesday prior to the commencement of work, lamented the damage caused by the alleged thieves.
He said that such acts of vandalism were unacceptable and unpatriotic, and vowed that the perpetrators would be brought to justice.
He also urged motorists and commuters to bear with the inconvenience caused by the closure of the tunnel and assured them that it would be reopened as soon as possible.
For three days, businesses and offices in the Greater Accra Region’s Central Business District are anticipated to close to allow for the last funeral rites of HRM Naa Dedei Omaedru III, the late Ga Manye, the Paramount Queen of Ga State.
“From the 27th to the 29th of October, we expect shops and offices in the Central Business District to remain closed,” said Lady Justice Naa-Yarlay Adjei Amoah, Chief of Staff at the office of the Ga Mantse.
Justice Amoah, who doubles as the Secretary to Central Funeral Planning Committee of the late Ga Manye, added “We also expect them to decorate their business premises with black and red drippings”.
The various markets are also to drip all their surroundings in black and red because “we are mourning together, it’s not just the palace so we are respectfully calling on all to cooperate with us in this time of grief.”
During a visit by a delegation from the Jospong Group of Companies, led by Mrs. Adokarley Okpoti-Paulo, who serves as the Group Financial Controller for the Environmental & Sanitation Group and Finance Director of Zoomlion Ghana Limited, Lady Justice Amoah shared this information. The delegation signed the condolence book at the Ga Traditional Council on Friday, September 8, 2023.
As part of their visit, the Group presented a box of schnapps, a box of Castle Bridge gin, bottles of Red Label Whiskey, boxes of soft drinks, mineral water, and refuse bins, alongside an undisclosed cash donation. These contributions were intended to support the preparations for the final funeral rites of the late Ga Manye and to offer condolences to the elders.
Mrs. Okpoti-Paulo conveyed that this gesture was a means of consolation and a demonstration of mourning for the significant loss. She further announced that Zoomlion Ghana Ltd., a subsidiary of the group, would oversee all sanitation-related matters concerning the funeral.
“Zoomlion will help to keep the surroundings clean during and after the funeral ceremony to ensure that the Ga State is clean at all times,” she promised.
After accepting the gifts, Nii Ahene Nunoo III praised the Group for its generosity and wished the Group’s Executive Chairman a long and healthy life.
The late Ga Manye’s last funeral ceremonies are scheduled to take place from October 15 to October 31, 2023. Ga Manye passed away in December of last year.
On June 19, 2023, H.E. Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo, president of the Republic of Ghana, signed and declared open the book of condolences.
Enhanced air quality monitoring in Accra has unveiled a concerning trend, pinpointing Nima, Makola, Agbogbloshie, Chorkor, and Madina Zongo Junction as the city’s five most severely polluted areas.
These locations have consistently registered subpar air quality standards over an extended period, primarily due to soot generated by open waste burning and vehicular emissions.
Professor Kofi Amegah, the leader of the Breathe Accra Project, emphasized that these pollutants and particulates pose significant health risks to the local population.
Data compiled from over four months of monitoring has revealed that pollution levels in these areas remain elevated throughout the day, surpassing the recommended standards set by the World Health Organization.
According to the Air Quality Index (AQI), optimal or good air quality typically falls within the range of 0 to 50 on the index. AQI levels ranging from 51 to 100 are considered moderate, with potential health concerns for a small subset of individuals, particularly young children under the age of five.
“For instance, AQI for Agbogbloshie on Wednesday 6th September 2023 was between 150 and 200, which is unhealthy for all groups of people,” Prof Amegah said.
He noted that the deployment of over 30 sensors is enhancing the capabilities of the Environmental Protection Agency’s existing monitoring stations. This expansion in monitoring coverage encompasses a larger portion of the city, ensuring continuous surveillance of air quality.
While the monitoring network has yet to reach the international benchmark of having sensors within every five-mile radius, the improved monitoring system provides real-time data on air quality. This data is instrumental in conducting investigations to identify the sources and underlying causes of pollution, enabling prompt remedial actions.
Regarding green spaces, Professor Amegah shared findings from a recent study he conducted, revealing a significant decline in green spaces over the past two decades. These green spaces, including tree cover, grassy areas, and parks, serve as the ‘lungs of the city,’ but their presence has substantially diminished.
“These greens purified the air, but we have removed almost all. We need to act fast by planting trees before it is too late,” he cautioned.
Mr Alex Johnson, the Head of Transport, Accra Metropolitan Assembly, said: “There is a high concentration of pollutants wherever there is high population and high volume of vehicular traffic at the same time.”
“As vehicles move slowly, fuel burning becomes inefficient resulting in high emissions of air pollutants. Also, open burning of waste in these areas is quite common, so I’m not surprised at the results of the monitored data.”
He emphasized that various groups, including market women/traders, “truck pushers,” head porters (kayayei), patrons, drivers, pedestrians, and local residents living in these exposed environments, face a heightened risk of developing heart-related diseases and lung cancer in the medium to long term.
Statistics derived from the Ghana Health Service (GHS) for the first half of 2023 reveal that asthma, primarily caused by poor air quality, ranks as the second most commonly recorded non-communicable disease (NCD). Dr. Efua Commeh, the Acting Programme Manager for Non-Communicable Diseases at GHS, clarified that this data implies a growing number of individuals suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases such as asthma. Pollutants in the air also increase children’s susceptibility to upper respiratory infections like the flu, which can trigger asthma symptoms.
The inhalation of dust and soot particles poses significant health risks, potentially resulting in lung dysfunction, heart diseases, cancer, nerve damage, and harm to vital organs like the brain, kidneys, and liver, ultimately leading to premature deaths.
In terms of the healthcare burden, information obtained by the Ghana News Agency (GNA) indicates that the National Health Insurance expends an annual sum of US$14,976,000 on the treatment of NCD-related conditions among 500 hospitalized patients.
Mr. Desmond Appiah, the Country Lead of Clean Air Fund, reiterated the imperative need for collaboration among leadership, law enforcement agencies, and the public to preserve clean skies. He emphasized that working collectively and making informed decisions based on evidence, along with targeted actions, would help reduce and eventually eliminate waste burning and enhance transportation methods.
A shared objective of ensuring clean air for all can serve as a catalyst for securing financing and investments in sectors that improve air quality measures and yield numerous co-benefits.
Amidst the ongoing discourse surrounding individuals seeking better prospects in more developed nations, disconcerting images have emerged depicting a troubling scene at the entrance of one of the nation’s largest foreign embassies.
Photographs, shared on Twitter by Annie Ampofo, a journalist at Metro TV, reveal numerous individuals forming extensive, serpentine lines as they patiently await their turn for assistance at the United States Embassy in Accra.
Adding to the concern, Ampofo shared that these individuals endured the drizzling rain while standing in the open. Astonishingly, upon close examination of the images, no umbrellas or indications of raincoats are visible, depicting their resilience against the weather while patiently queuing.
Why do foreign Embassies treat us this badly … This is the American Embassy… how long will this continue???
Furthermore, one photograph clearly shows the dampened asphalt road, a testament to the recent rainfall that had occurred.
Addressing the situation, Annie Ampofo posed a poignant question, questioning the treatment of the host country’s citizens by foreign embassies in Ghana, and pondering how long such treatment would persist.
“Why do foreign Embassies treat us this badly… This is the American Embassy… how long will this continue???
“Actually, it was drizzling when this pick was taken…” she wrote on her Twitter page.
Meanwhile, recent reports indicate that professionals such as nurses have relocated from Ghana, to places like Canada, America, the UK, among others, in search of greener pastures.
The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) elections, originally scheduled for August 8, 2023, has been postponed due to an interlocutory injunction ordered by the Accra High Court.
Two MUSIGA members, Doe Kwablah Seyenam Nyamadi and Frederick Van Dyk, initiated the legal proceeding.
In their petition, they contend that the current leadership of MUSIGA has violated the union’s constitution by failing to furnish comprehensive financial records.
The plaintiffs argue that this lack of financial transparency disqualifies MUSIGA from conducting elections and transferring power to a new executive.
The court concurred with the plaintiffs, leading to the issuance of the interlocutory injunction, effectively halting the elections until a full hearing and resolution of the matter.
This setback poses a significant challenge for MUSIGA, which has encountered obstacles in conducting its elections in recent years, with the last one held in 2014.
The uncertainty arising from the election postponement raises concerns about MUSIGA’s future, leaving uncertainties regarding the timing and feasibility of upcoming elections.
Chairman of the MUSIGA Election Committee, Peter Marfo, expressed regret for any inconveniences caused by the injunction, impacting valued members, potential candidates, and the overall operations of the union.
In 2018, the concept was conceived, and after five years, it was materialized. On July 23rd, a group of 14 individuals—comprising 13 men and one woman—embarked on a daring journey, traversing multiple countries to reach London in Europe.
The team consisted of confirmed members: Kwabena Peprah, Saka, Fred Papa Kwofie, Richard, Kwame Peprah, Kofi Peprah, Kwadwo Prakah-Asante, Franklin Peters along with his son Quincy, Joseph, Cyprian Ed, Kwabena Ayirebi and his brother Kojo, and the sole female participant, Serwa the Shecanic.
Equipped with contingency plans for any unforeseen circumstances, the team set off with a total of five vehicles, prepared to face challenges that might have required them to continue the remainder of the journey by air. However, these situations did not materialize, and the journey continued by road.
Throughout the expedition, five members of the team had to return to Accra due to work commitments and other reasons. Nonetheless, nine participants successfully completed the trip.
The journey spanned 16 days and traversed 11 countries in total. One of the participants, Kwabena Peprah, provided a comprehensive account of the experience in a detailed Facebook post.
Day 1: Long drive on day 1 to Bouake in Côte d’Ivoire, using the border at Gonokrom near Dormaa Ahenkro (540km):
They navigated the paperwork needed to clear their vehicles at the customs checkpoints, fulfilling the border crossing stipulations at the Ghanaian border into Ivory Coast. This process, as they stated, proved to be relatively manageable.
Armed with valid Laissez-Passers, acknowledged travel documents among member states, they smoothly underwent the required procedures and advanced to Takikro.
However, upon reaching Takikro, they encountered immigration officials from Cote D’Ivoire who attempted to exploit them. To circumvent this situation, they opted for the longer Yamoussoukro-Bouake road instead of the shorter but more hazardous route frequented by bandits.
Day 2, driving from Bamako Mali through Tingrela (790km):
They encountered extortion attempts at the Tingrela border, during which they documented the necessary papers and their vehicles before proceeding to the Malian border post. The Malian officials exhibited a more rigorous approach to their procedures; although the Laissez-Passers process was relatively swift, the inspection of possessions and vehicles took more time.
The Ghanaian Mission in Bomaku provided them with assistance. The consul met and guided them through Bomako.
At this juncture, certain vehicles experienced brake problems. However, after conducting thorough checks, they were able to resume their journey.
Day 3, continue to the Senegalese border and then on to Dakar (Senegal) (620km):
Although the road is horrible halfway to Dakar, they made it. In this region, there are three allegedly active terrorist hotspots where attacks are reported to occur.
The terrorists can cross the road with cattle to halt you while they flank you and deal with you cruelly, so they were advised to stop far away whenever they notice a herd of cattle crossing the road and to back up, ready to turn and fire away at the least hint of trouble.
Fortunately, the livestock crossings they encountered were benign.
Head of Public Affairs at the West African Examination Council (WAEC), John K. Kapi has characterised the initial day of the ongoing Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) as trouble-free, despite receiving notifications of exam irregularities in three regions.
John Kapi disclosed instances of misconduct were detected in the Ashanti, Greater Accra, and Central regions.
For instance, in the Ashanti Region, he mentioned that a student was apprehended while trying to enter the examination hall with unauthorized materials.
He also emphasized that measures have been put in place to deal with persons who flout examination regulations to make sure fairness prevails.
Speaking in an interview with JoyNews, the Head of Public Affairs for WAEC highlighted the report of malpractices they received on the first day and how they would deal with the culprits.
“I guess we’ve had a good day so far. No reports have come from anywhere, so I guess everything’s okay. We’ve received a few reports from the Ashanti Region where one individual was picked up, but he was trying to approach the examination hall with some foreign material for the candidates. We’ve also picked somebody up from Tema Central, where the lady had some information that she intended to pass on to the candidates. In the Central Region, We picked up two people who were answering the questions in the middle of the paper that intended to send to the candidate writing exam.
“Anybody who breaches any of these rules, what you do is simply report you to the law enforcement agencies. They apply our rules, and then they are charged. They are sent to court. We still have our monitors in the field. We have our own officers who are monitoring the centers. We have the National Investigative Bureau who are working with us. We also have our own locally-recruited personnel who are monitoring these centers. And so, we’ll continue to maintain momentum. We’ll sustain momentum until the exams are over,” he said.
He further commended the soaring female population for dominating this year’s examination and for breaking the jinx of male domination over the past years.
“We know now that we’re having more female candidates going into this examination as compared to the male population. Over the years, we’ve had the males dominating in examinations. So if there are many more females who are coming up, I think it’s a good thing that is worth celebrating for us as a society and as a nation,” he added.
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has taken into custody a food vendor known as Faustina Naana Eshien, situated at the OA Bus Terminal in Accra, for vending spoiled food to unsuspecting customers.
She was apprehended by the Public Health Department on Tuesday, August 2, 2023, following a social media post by Obaa Yaa Bediide on the Trotro Diaries platform.
The post disclosed the sale of subpar food after a purchase was made from the said vendor.
Faustina Naana Eshien admitted to the act, citing lack of customers as the rationale. She also resorted to dividing the cost of the chicken, priced at GHC20, into two portions.
Head of Public Affairs at the AMA, Mr. Gilbert Ankrah, noted that aside vending deteriorated fried chicken for public consumption, Fautina neglected to acquire the essential medical health certification.
Such actions contravene the AMA’s regulations and the provisions outlined in the Public Health Act, 2012 (Act 851) Section 100 (3). This section explicitly proscribes the sale or offering for sale of tainted or unsuitable food meant for human or animal consumption. This includes food containing unclean, putrid, decayed, or unhealthy animal or plant substances.
In response, the food vendor will be subjected to legal proceedings to serve as a deterrent for potential offenders.
Mr. Ankrah encouraged the general public to insist on inspecting food handler’s certificates from vendors before making any purchases.
In addition, he advised food vendors in the metropolis to strictly adhere to the five keys to safer food: “keep clean, separate raw and cooked foods, cook food thoroughly, keep food at safe temperatures, and use safe water and raw materials.”
He urged individuals lacking food handlers’ certification to avail themselves at the AMA or its affiliated Assemblies for assessment, aimed at upholding consumer safety.
Mr. Ankrah highlighted the consistent commitment of Public Health officers in monitoring food vendors to guarantee adherence to safety protocols, as stipulated by the AMA’s regulations and public health mandates.
Underscoring the shared responsibility for upholding food safety, from its production to consumption, he lauded the individual who reported the misconduct of the food vendor, emphasizing their valuable contribution in unveiling such unethical practices.
Social media is buzzing with frenzy following the emergence of a video depicting a man purportedly stealing various room items from a rented Airbnb accommodation in Accra.
The alleged incident, said to have occurred in Ashaiman Lebanon, was recorded by the property’s CCTV cameras on both Thursday, July 20, 2023, and the following dawn on Friday.
A Nigerian man who goes by the name Paul Arkoh booked an Airbnb in Ashaiman Lebanon for two nights, and at 2 am today, he was captured on CCTV stealing the Television, blender, iron and bedsheets that were made available for a comfortable stay.
The post which was shared by Twitter user; Sikaofficial suggested that the said man who was named as Paul Arkoh in the description was a Nigerian.
Per details in the post, the man paid for the usage of the place for 2 nights but left the premise around 2 am with items including a Television set, a blender, an iron and bedsheets which were in the room.
The video captures the man wearing a green t-shirt and white shorts walking out of the house with what looked like a white bedsheet.
The post has since generated a lot of reactions, some of which are captured in the tweet below.
The Court of Appeal has dismissed Gyakye Quayson‘s application for a stay of proceedings in his trial at the High Court.
Last week, the lawyers representing the Member of Parliament for the Assin North constituency requested the High Court to suspend the proceedings temporarily, so that the Court of Appeal could hear his appeal to review a decision made by the trial judge.
The trial judge had decided to hear Quayson’s case on a daily basis, which the defense sought to challenge.
However, the plea for a stay of proceedings was rejected by the High Court.
Subsequently, Quayson sought to appeal the High Court’s ruling to the Court of Appeal, but his efforts were unsuccessful, as the Court of Appeal upheld the High Court’s decision.
As of now, Gyakye Quayson is facing trial at the High Court in Accra on charges of forgery and perjury.
The legal process is continuing, and he is required to participate in the trial without further delays.
The troubles for Mr. Gyakye Quayson started when he expressed his intention to run for the Assin North Parliamentary elections in 2020 under the banner of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). A group known as the ‘Concerned Citizens of Assin North’ filed a petition with the Electoral Commission in the Central Region, seeking the withdrawal of Quayson’s candidature on the grounds that he held Canadian citizenship.
Despite the petition against his candidacy, Mr. Quayson was allowed to contest in the 2020 parliamentary polls as the NDC candidate. He secured 17,498 votes, representing 55.21% of the votes, while Abena Durowaa Mensah, the candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), obtained 14,193 votes, representing 44.79%.
After Mr. Quayson’s victory, a resident from Assin Bereku in the Central Region filed a petition with the Cape Coast High Court, seeking to nullify his election as the MP of Assin North. The Cape Coast High Court ruled in favor of the petitioner, declaring the 2020 parliamentary election in the Assin North Constituency as null and void. The court’s decision was based on the finding that Mr. Quayson had breached the constitutional provisions related to dual citizenship.
In an attempt to challenge the court’s ruling, Mr. Quayson took the matter to the Supreme Court. However, he faced disappointment as the apex court ordered Parliament to remove his name from its records, effectively removing him from his position as an MP.
Following his expulsion from Parliament, a by-election was conducted in the Assin North Constituency. Despite his previous legal challenges, Mr. Quayson emerged as the winner of the by-election with a significant margin of victory.
Meanwhile, the members of the Minority Caucus in Parliament have taken a collective decision to boycott parliamentary sessions on the days when Mr. Gyakye Quayson, their fellow MP, is expected to appear in court.
This move was made as a show of solidarity with Mr. Quayson, who is facing legal challenges concerning his eligibility as a Member of Parliament.
However, this decision to boycott Parliament on specific days has faced criticism from members of the Majority Caucus.
The Majority Caucus members, who are from the ruling party, have expressed their disapproval of the boycott, viewing it as an obstruction to the parliamentary proceedings and a disregard for the responsibilities of the MPs to represent their constituencies and participate in legislative activities.
The boycott by the Minority Caucus and the subsequent criticism from the Majority Caucus may have further heightened tensions and divisions within the Parliament, impacting the overall functioning and effectiveness of the legislative body.
Two people on a motorcycle died instantly after a head-on collision with a Toyota Camry vehicle on the Awoshie-Pokuase highway in Accra on Wednesday dawn.
The accident occurred around 1:15 am on July 12, 2023, according to eyewitnesses and media reports.
The Toyota Camry, with registration number ER 290-20, crashed into the motorbike, with registration number M-13-GR 393, which was reportedly riding on the wrong side of the road.
The impact of the collision damaged the front of the car and flung the motorcyclists off their bike. The identities of the deceased have not been disclosed yet.
This tragic incident sheds light on the pressing issue of road accidents in Ghana, particularly those involving motorcycles. Disturbingly, the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) reports that motorcycle crashes accounted for approximately 40% of all recorded road accidents between January and October 2021.
Out of a total of 2,126 accidents during that period, nearly half were directly attributed to motorcycle-related incidents. These figures demonstrate a concerning surge from the first quarter of 2021, when the NRSA recorded over 2,000 crashes involving motorcycles.
In response to these alarming statistics, the NRSA has issued a call to action, urging motorcyclists to prioritize safety by strictly adhering to regulations and refraining from reckless driving. It is hoped that such efforts will help reduce the frequency of tragic accidents and protect the lives of road users across the country.
The police are pursuing a group of four robbers who assassinated a police officer in a bullion van at a suburb ofAblekuma Fanmilk, Accra.
The Police in a statement said “Our prayers and thoughts are with the family of our deceased colleague in particular and all personnel of the Police Service in general.”
The Police Service further assured the public that they will surely get the robbers arrested to face justice.
On Thursday, June 22, an officer of the Ghana Police Service was shot dead by unknown assailants at Ablekuma Star Oil filling station in Accra.
A viral CCTV footage shows a group of four men trailing what appears to be a white bullion van.
One of the armed men after arriving at the filling station just as the van had parked opened the door where the officer was seated and opened fire.
The officer attempted to attack but his efforts were unsuccessful. Witnesses at the scene including the driver of the van eloped to save their lives.
Meanwhile, the police have launched a manhunt to apprehend the suspected robbers involved in the tragic event. Sources say the robbers have been captured but that is yet to be confirmed by thePolice.
This tragic incident adds to the list of police officers who have lost their lives due to bullion van attacks.
In June 2021, a bullion van robbery attack at Jamestown in Accra led to the death of Constable Emmanuel Osei.
Following this, the Bank of Ghana issued a directive for all financial institutions to procure protective sophisticated vans, failure to which the central bank would not admit any substandard vehicles by the close of June 2021.
On the matter, the Ghana Police Service announced its decision to withdraw their regular escorts if the financial institutions fail to comply with the directive.
But the June 2021 deadline was extended and all financial institutions are now expected to ensure they provide bullion vans latest by July 1, 2023.
The Minority in Parliament has urged the government to promptly allocate funds for the desilting of major drains in Accra as an urgent measure to mitigate the effects of flooding in the capital.
This follows the heavy rainfall on Wednesday, June 21, which the Caucus says led to injuries and property damage in parts of Accra.
In a statement on the floor of Parliament,Minority Chief Whip Governs Agbodza called for immediate action from the government to address the perennial flooding.
“It is not beyond the capability of Parliament to help the relevant agencies to finance the needed interventions to save lives and desilting major drains and gutters in Accra cannot be something beyond the funding of the government and with the approval of Parliament and that is why I call upon the House to take this opportunity to invite our colleague Minister of Works and Housing to brief the House as soon as he can.”
Majority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, however, says the Works and Housing Committee of Parliament should be more proactive in its work to help contain the situation.
“More often than not, the matter occurs, and then we tend to call on the Speaker to make a referral or rather expect the sector minister to be called upon to appraise the House and so what? It is high time our Committee leaders also get a bit proactive. These disasters have been occurring, and we would have expected the Committee on Works and Housing to at least, by now, start visiting some of these places and also coming to brief the House.”
The Minority Caucus in Parliament is urging the government to promptly allocate funds for the desilting of crucial drains in Accra in order to alleviate the effects of flooding in the capital city.
This appeal comes in response to the significant rainfall experienced on Wednesday, June 21, which the Caucus claims resulted in injuries and property destruction in various areas of Accra.
During a parliamentary session, Minority Chief Whip, Governs Agbodza, issued a statement emphasizing the urgent need for the government to take decisive measures in addressing the recurring issue of flooding.
“It is not beyond the capability of Parliament to help the relevant agencies to finance the needed interventions to save lives and desilting major drains and gutters in Accra cannot be something beyond the funding of the government and with the approval of Parliament and that is why I call upon the House to take this opportunity to invite our colleague Minister of Works and Housing to brief the House as soon as he can.”
Majority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh, however, says the Works and Housing Committee of Parliament should be more proactive in its work to help contain the situation.
“More often than not, the matter occurs, and then we tend to call on the Speaker to make a referral or rather expect the sector minister to be called upon to appraise the House and so what? It is high time our Committee leaders also get a bit proactive. These disasters have been occurring, and we would have expected the Committee on Works and Housing to at least, by now, start visiting some of these places and also coming to brief the House.”
In his bid to become the flagbearer of theNew Patriotic Party (NPP) and potentially the President of Ghana, Kennedy Agyapong has pledged to adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards corruption and any activities related to corruption.
That, he said, would ensure accountability from public office holders and deliver the desired development for Ghanaians.
“I believe in accountability. If God gives me the nod, he (pointing at his Campaign Manager) will be the Chief of Staff. Listen to me very carefully, one strike and he is out. Ghana first, he comes second,” he said.
“If he does anything against this country, I will fire him. That is the only way we can move this country forward. So, can you imagine if I have fired my Chief of Staff. The rest would sit up because even if the Chief of Staff has been fired, what about me the director, what about me the manager? It trickles down and we become discipline.”
Mr Agyapong made the remarks after filing his nomination forms to contest the flagbearership of the NPP, inAccra.
The MP also mentioned creation of job opportunities for the teeming youth if elected as flagbearer of the Party and ultimately, the president as his priority.
He said Ghana had abundant natural resource such as arable land which supported agriculture.
“I have visited about 180 constituencies and have come to realise that we as politicians have done a disservice to the nation. With the arable lands, seas, rivers that God has given to us, we are endowed with so many minerals, a lot of opportunities in this country. But, everywhere you go, especially Volta Region, the resources are untapped. And I want Ghanaians to give the opportunity and challenge me that, I will make sure I turn the fortune of this country around, he said.
“I don’t believe in theory. I am a pragmatic person, I believe in practical things. What I saw in Volta Region, what I saw in Afram Plains area and Northern Region, believe me that we can change this country.”
Mr Agyapong stressed that Ghana’s inflation and interest rate woes where attributable to the country’s inability to produce and export more to earn .
He said, going forward, Ghana must pursue rigorous agro-processing policies to add more value to its raw materials to boost its foreign exchange earning.
“I don’t believe in theory. Your inflation will be stable only when you have been able to stabilize prices, interest rate will be stable only when we stabilize our prices here and especially when our export exceeds import and we have excess of the foreign currency, that is when we can stabilize this country.
“It is not only book. Let’s get down to work,” he added.
He called for a change in the mindset of Ghanaians which made them feel inferior to citizens of other countries, stressing that, the time had come for them to be patriotic and put the country first.
He also urged delegates and Ghanaians at large, to “have faith in me that there is a new dawn that is going to change this country.”
The NPP opened nomination for its presidential primary May 26, 2023.
The one-month long exercise is expected to close on Saturday, June 24, 2023.
The Party has scheduled August 26 for its Special Elections as well as November 4, for the National Conference to elect a flagbearer for the 2024 general election.
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Flooding also took over the Accra-Winneba Road forcing commuters to use one side of the double-lane road.
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Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah, the Deputy Minister for Local Government, has urged Municipal Chief Executives to effectively utilize their funds to mitigate the impact of recurring flooding.
The Deputy Minister conducted a working visit to assess the progress made in addressing flooding in flood-prone areas within various Metropolitan and Municipal Assemblies as part of the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development [GARID] project.
To assist in addressing the flooding issues and desilting drainage systems along the Odor River, the Local Government granted each assembly an amount of GHC420,000.
During the one-week tour on Wednesday, June 14, the Local Government ministry visited several assemblies in Accra, including Ayawaso North, Central East, and West Municipal Assemblies, to evaluate the work accomplished.
While expressing his dissatisfaction with the pace of work in Ayawaso Central and North, Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah commended the Ayawaso East Municipal Assembly for effectively utilizing their allocated funds.
Overall, the Deputy Minister emphasized the importance of efficient fund utilization to combat flooding and encouraged Municipal Chief Executives to prioritize these efforts to safeguard their respective areas from the impacts of floods.
“You can see here that the Ayawaso East Municipal Assembly have made a good investment with their funds. There has been an impact in the area because some of the settlements we visited were now sweeping the gutters.
“In our next meeting we will urge the assemblies to choose spots where they can be able to make a huge impact by desilting their drainage systems and ensuring hygienic living,” the deputy minister said.
A visit to some areas in the Ayawaso North where a food vendor was selling close to the gutters displeased the MCE, Aminu Ahmed Zakari who threatened to sanction the food vendor for selling in a poor hygienic condition.
Hajia Selma Adams, the MCE for Ayawaso East promised that the drainage systems within her community would be fully desilt by the end of June 2023. She said, “We have done 75% of the work, hopefully by June ending we should be done.”
The ousted Member of Parliament for Assin North, James Gyakye Quayson, would appear before the High Court in Accra on today, Friday, June 16, 2023, regarding the criminal accusations brought against him by government.
Quayson was recently ousted from parliament after the Supreme Court of Ghana ruled that he was ineligible to contest in the 2020 parliamentary election because he failed to renounce his Canadian citizenship in time.
But there is still one case the former MP has to face in court after the Office of the Attorney General accused him of deceiving public officers to acquire state documents.
The State, on February 12, 2022, charged James Gyakye Quayson with five counts; deceit of a public officer, forgery of a passport, knowingly making a false statutory declaration, perjury, and false declaration.
Below are details of the charges against Quayson in the criminal suit:
Deceit of public officer, contrary to section 251(b) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29)
James Gyakye Quayson on or about the 29th of July 2019 at the Passport Office, Accra with intent to facilitate the obtaining of a Ghanaian passport, deceived the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by making a false statement that you do not have a dual citizenship, a statement which you did not have a good reason to believe to be true at the time of making it.
Forgery of passport or travel certificate, contrary to section 15(1)(b) of the Passports and Travel Certificates Act, 1967 (NLCD 155).
James Gyakye Quayson on or about the 26th of July 2019 at the Passport Office, Accra, made a false statement that you do not have a dual citizenship for the purpose of procuring a passport, a statement you knew to be untrue at the time of making it.
Knowingly making a false statutory declaration, contrary to section 5 of the Statutory Declarations Act, 1971 (Act 389).
James Gyakye Quayson on or about 6th October 2020 at Assin Fosu made a statutory declaration that you do not owe allegiance to any country other than Ghana, a statement which you knew to be false in a material particular at the time of making it.
Perjury, contrary to section 210(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).
James Gyakye Quayson on or about 6th October 2020 at Assin Fosu, made a false statement on oath that you do not owe allegiance to any country other than Ghana, a statement you did not have a reason to believe to be true at the time of making it.
False declaration for office, contrary to section 248 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).
James Gyakye Quayson on or about 8th October 2020 at the Electoral Commission Office, Accra, knowingly used a declaration that you do not owe allegiance to any country other than Ghana for the purpose of obtaining a public office as a Member of Parliament, a statement you knew to be material for obtaining that office.
Konadu Vera, a 14-year-old girl, has been reported missing. She resides at New Achimota, located in the Greater Accra Region.
The last known sighting of Konadu was on Sunday, June 11, 2023.
The family of Konadu Vera is reaching out to the public, seeking assistance in locating their beloved daughter. A formal complaint has been filed with the local police station. According to the police report, Konadu Vera is a student at St. John’s Grammar School.
They are urging anyone who may have information or leads that could aid in locating Konadu Vera to please contact the family promptly.
Anyone with information on Konadu Vera’s whereabouts or have seen her since her disappearance, should kindly contact the following numbers: 0530249593 or 0551832332. Every piece of information, no matter how small, could potentially lead to finding Konadu Vera and reuniting her with her family,” a relative of Konadu Vera shared.
Current Chairperson of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Nana Akosua Frimpomaa Sarpong Kumankumah, has stated that her party was and continues to be the best in Ghana.
The CPP Chairperson conclusively added that no other political party in Ghana has been able to match or outdo Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah’s CPP in terms of development.
To buttress her position, Nana Akosua Sarpong referred to the quality road networks (the motorway linking Tema and Accra Mall) the CPP government provided when they were in power.
She was speaking on Election Desk with Etsey Atisu on GhanaWeb TV.
“CPP is still the greatest party in Ghana. Do you know why? Nobody has matched our efforts. You see the motorway, till today, is the only road that really really has stood the test of time and it was done under the CPP government.
“Even though it was concrete, cement, after almost 60 years now, if there are potholes, they just use bitumen, ordinary coal tar to fill it and that’s the kind of factory we have,” she said.
The CPP flagbearer hopeful also chastised successive governments for allowing the country to deteriorate to its current state of unavailability of running factories.
“Something as basic as sugar that we all consume. Something even as basic as pencil, go to the pencil factory in Kumasi; it’s there and abandoned,” she added.
This year’sFood Safety Month has been launched with a plea for people to adhere to food safety guidelines like often washing their hands, separating raw food from uncooked food, and thoroughly boiling their meals.
Other measures include keeping food at safe temperatures and the use of safe water and raw materials for cooking.
The Registrar of the Veterinary Council of Ghana, Dr Kingsley Mickey Aryee, who launched the programme on behalf of the intersectoral Food Safety Coordinating Committee, made the call at the event in Accra yesterday.
He said the month-long celebration on the theme: “Food standards save lives”, was important because standards were required in determining the safety of food to save lives.
Dr Aryee explained that food safety hazards seeped through and stretched across grass-roots, regional, national and international levels, while food safety involved protection of food from microbial, chemical and physical hazards that might occur during various stages of food production to consumption.
He, therefore, stressed the need for the strict consideration of standards to, among others, minimise food borne illnesses, anti-microbial resistance, food insecurity and poverty.
About event
The event, which is observed in the month of June with activities, would be commemorated on June 7, 2023.
In line with that, the intersectoral food safety coordinating committee, which comprises representatives of various government agencies and other stakeholders in the food value chain, has earmarked some activities to celebrate the month.
The activities include a quiz for second cycle schools in the Central Region, sensitisation programmes on food safety for schools, a webinar, food hygiene competition, trade fair and stakeholder engagements.
The national food safety laboratory of the Veterinary Services and the Food and Drugs Authority are the leading agencies organising the celebration with support from development partners and other stakeholders of food safety.
Importance of food
Dr Aryee said food was essential for the sustenance and continuity of life, be it humans, animals, plants or microorganisms, for which reason every living organism needed food to survive.
He, therefore, said that food safety must be the concern of all since unhealthy foods could be a global public health threat.
Quoting from the World Health Organisation to buttress his point, Dr Aryee said: “Food borne diseases caused 420, 000 deaths globally and 137, 000 deaths in Africa with children accounting for one-third of deaths.”
He, therefore, appealed to the media to continuously sensitise the public to food safety because “it is everyone’s business”.
Dr Aryee expressed appreciation to all partners for their support for the launch and preparations towards the commemoration of the day.
Some portions of the Konongo-Accra highway are currently in a bad state as defects on the road continue to pose threats to persons who ply that stretch of road if not checked in time.
According to a newspaper report by the Chronicles dated May 24, 2023, the six-year pit that has emerged on the pavement of the road keeps widening, putting road users at risk of plying that stretch.
The metallic crash barrier has been corroded, leaving it hanging. The highway has been affected by the deterioration.
A resident who spoke to the newspaper under the name Gabriel Agyapong expressed concern about the inability of the Assembly responsible for the area to get the issue addressed.
He said the defects stated are because of erosion, which has gradually become a threat to highway users.
Another person who also spoke to the newspaper under the name Nana Amofa pleaded with the government to fix defects.
The news story further stated that in a conversation with the Municipal Chief Executive of the area where the road crashes are heavily affected, Robert Yaw Kwakye indicated that what his outfit can only do to help the situation is notify the Ghana Highway Authority.
“We have sent letters and petition upon petition to the Highway. We have a week to assess the situation and we are waiting that them to come, but fortunately for us, the GHA were here last week to assess the situation and we have been promised the next week they would be done,” the newspaper quoted the MCE.
The Ashanti Regional Director of the Ghana Highways Authority, Mark Okyere, noted that they are aware of the situation, describing it as a washout challenge.
“We are aware of the situation and steps are being taken to address the problem as soon as possible,” he was quoted to have said.
The Ghana Embassy in Washington, D.C., in collaboration with the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), has launched ‘Ghana Week in DC’ in Accra, inviting Ghanaians to participate in the outreach to promote Ghana’s rich culture.
The ‘Ghana Week in DC’ will be an annual event in Washington DC which would consist of activities to showcase Ghana’s tourism ecosystem, arts, culture, trade, investment opportunities and football.
“It also aims to create awareness for and about Ghanaian arts, and music, among others while promoting Ghanaian tourism and culture with the main highlight of the week being a football match between one of Ghana’s Premier League teams and DC United.”
The celebration is also in partnership with the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Ghana Export Promotion Authority, Ghana Football Association (GFA), Embassy of Ghana – Washington DC, City of DC, Mayor Office and PKB Enterprises.
The Chief Executive Officer of GTA, in his welcome statement, touted Ghana’s achievement in the global community and music industry over the decades.
He said ‘Beyond the Return’ was about the partnership, adding that the Ghana Week in DC was one of the partnerships to put Ghana out there and within the diaspora.
According to him, “the Authority is excited with the outcomes of its partnership outreach culminating in the organising of this celebration”, and said it would help cement the gains of the Return.”
Jamil Maraby, Director of Marketing, GFA stated that football had a pulling power, saying that the sport would bring more attention to Ghana Week, hence the need for his outfit to partner in the celebration.
“We have the Ghana Week and it only entails forums on arts and culture, but with this one, we intend to bring much more attention to it, and the football aspect would help do that and make it successful.”
Mr Maraby appealed to the organisers to make sure the event comes to stay as a yearly event that people across the world would look up to.
The Head of Public Relations and Communications Division, GIPC, Mr Chares Opoku Mensah said the project would showcase Ghana “not leaving anything out. From business, culture and arts, entertainment, football, but we are using soccer to lead the charge to open the door.”
He emphasised that for GIPC it aligned with their mandate of promoting Ghana as a place to do business, saying “Our role in this project will push that agenda within the whole scoop.”
He entreated all partners to come on board to support this year’s “Ghana Week in DC”, adding that it was a good course.
Mr Paxton Baker, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), PKB Enterprises, added that the idea behind using football as a key was also to help establish the city of Washington DC as the anchor to showcase talents coming out of Africa.
The heavy downpour on Thursday, May 18, 2023 in Accra has left the Mamprobi JHS, Mamprobi Sempe classrooms flooded with some students and teachers standing on desks.
Teachers had to abandon classes and seek shelter as the rain entered the classrooms in the early hours of Thursday.
In a viral video some of the teachers and students could be seen standing on desks as they waited for the rain to stop to resume learning.
GhanaWeb gathered that this has been the situation at the school for a long time, with teachers having to put classes on hold to seek shelter for students anytime it rains.
Students sometimes have to use learning hours to sweep and scoop water out of their classrooms whenever it rains before they canresume learning.
The Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School (PRESEC), Legon in Accrahas received 50 bunk beds from the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) to aid with some of the school’s furnishing problems.
Professor Abednego Feehi Okoe Amartey, Vice Chancellor, UPSA, presented the 50 bunk beds to Dr Eric Nkansah, the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service, who then handed them over to Mr David Odjidja, the Headmaster.
The Vice Chancellor said the donation of the 50 bunk beds, which could accommodate 100 students, was to help address some pressing needs of the school.
The UPSA, a neighbour of PRESEC Legon, he said, had a special interest in the school as well as other schools in its neighbourhood, hence it adopted theLa-Nkwantanang Cluster of Schools in Madina, which it had supported with books and the constructing of a wall round its premises.
“This is because we believe that the future of this country is actually our young ones…Education is a leveler, once you are able to go to school, it is the surest way to end poverty, at least for you, which is why the UPSA takes a lot of interest in seeking to help our neighbours.” Prof Amartey said.
Although PRESEC Legon is a first-class school, it has some challenges that need to be resolved.
After engaging the Management of PRESEC, the UPSA realised that because of the increase in the number of students, more furniture was needed, hence the donation of the 50 bunk beds to the school, he said.
Touching on a request by the headmaster for more furniture, Prof Amartey said they would take the report to the University Council for its perusal.
“My prayer is that schools like PRESEC Legon would be model schools for others to emulate,” he noted.
Prof Amartey appealed to the students to take their studies seriously to excel as, usual, in the West Africa Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
Mr Odjidja said PRESEC was established in 1938 at Odumase Krobo in the Eastern Region and relocated to its current premises in 1968.
It will be celebrating its 85th Anniversary this year.
He said the school had been one of the best senior high schools in the Sub-region, especially when it came to the sciences.
He said prior to the implementation of the Free Senior High School policy, every year, admission was about 800 maximum, so the entire form one to three population could be about 2,400 or not more than 2,500.
Currently the final year students alone total 1,776, whereas the form two students are 1,930, and the form ones, 1,730.
“So, we are just about 5,500 and because of this growth, obviously some challenges are likely to come along with that,” Mr Odjidja said.
“Seven hundred students are currently without desks in the classrooms. We continue to receive some from the Ministry, but almost every time we receive, the numbers also increase and the cycle continues.”
“We have a similar challenge at the dinning hall, we are unable to sit students at the same time at dinning just because of furniture.”
He said they were preparing for the 2023 WASSCE, and that when all form three students took their tests, the rest of the students would not get desks for classes, therefore, they mobilised benches to the classrooms while some sat beside their classmates.
“In the midst of all these challenges, PRESEC Legon does not allow excuses to compromise its standards and we will continue to do our best till we produce the results, which is our mandate.”
Dr Nkansah, the GES Director General, who commended PRESEC Legon for being the best performing science school in the country, also praised it for winning the National Science and Maths Quiz for the seventh time, which was the highest in the country.
He lauded the UPSA for the kind gesture and urged other stakeholders to emulate the good example.
A visibly elated Master Emmanuel Nukpezah, the Head Boy, on behalf of the students, expressed gratitude to UPSA for the kind gesture with the assurance that they would put the items to good use.
The heavy rains inAccra on Monday, May 15, has caused traffic congestion and flooding on the Dzorwulu N1 Highway road.
The National Highway 1 (N1 Highway) fromDzorwulu to Lapaz had one of the slowest traffic, which caused delays for road users.
Monday’s rain, which lasted for almost an hour, created inconveniences for workers and pedestrians whose movement was impeded. Cars were stuck in traffic for long minutes.
Several parts of Dzorwulu experienced floods as a result of their poor drainage system, which has been a major problem for years.
According to a viral video, there are a number of stranded vehicles on the N1 Highway. The lanes started to clear after the flood water receded.
There were no casualties as drivers drove with caution; however, the storm drains, which have been choked for years, impeded movement.
In order to provide sustainable and inclusive water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services throughout the nation, a new WaterAid Ghana Country Programme Strategy was unveiled in Accra.
Under the five-year strategy (2023-2028), priority will be placed on WASH across the health sector, strengthening the resilience of WASH to climate change, and achieving universal, sustainable and safe access to WASH.
The strategy aims at reaching one million people directly and four million indirectly with sustainable, safe and inclusive WASH behaviour in 10 focused districts of the Upper West and Upper East regions, with a particular focus on Bongo District.
It will also focus on securing and normalising clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene for everyone everywhere in Ghana.
The approaches adopted include strategic partnership and alliance building, advocacy and influencing, peace and security and gender equality and gender responsive WASH.
At the launch in Accra yesterday, the Country Director of WaterAid Ghana, Ewurabena Yanyi-Akofur, explained that the new strategy, known as the WaterAid Ghana’s Country Programme Strategy 7, was the result of months of consultation, research, and collaboration with its partners, stakeholders, and communities.
She expressed their desire to continuously partner the government, Civil Society Organisations, communities and other stakeholders to advocate WASH services for everyone.
She also expressed the hope that the team would work collaboratively to raise at least £12 million to implement the strategy over the next five years.
Mrs Yanyi-Akofur added that the new strategy embodied their commitment to strengthening the capacity of local authorities to expand and deliver water and sanitation services that were sustainable and equitable.
The Deputy Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Amidu Chinnia Issahaku, said the strategy provided a framework for concerted effort to secure and sustain the provision of WASH for everyone.
He said WaterAid Ghana CPS also aligned with Ghana’s national vision and commitments to the Sustainable Development Goals.
“Our vision for the WASH Sector should extend beyond the launch of strategies and programmes and rather envision a future where every person, regardless of their background, must have access to clean sources of water.
Collaboration
The Chief Executive Officer of Water Aid UK , Tim Wainwright, called for all hand to be desk to achieve a universal, sustainable and safe access to WASH.
The Regional Director for Water Aid West Africa, Dr Abdul-Nashiru Mohammed also expressed the hope for a time when WAG services would no longer be needed in the target communities.
Residents in the Weija Gbawe municipality in Accra are in a state of mourning following the death of seven students.
The school children are said to have met their untimely demise on May 10, 2023, after the boat they were travelling by capsized on a river at Wiaboman.
They are said to have been returning to their respective homes from school.
It is yet to be confirmed the exact number of individuals on the boat.
Meanwhile, the bodies of seven children have been recovered while rescue efforts are underway to identify the missing individuals.
Former commander of the Ghana Police Service‘s Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), ACP (rtd) Victor Tandoh, has stated that the Accra-Tema Motorway has exceeded its value.
The 19-kilometre highway that links the harbour city Tema to Accra is replete with deep potholes and road markings have been wiped off.
Several attempts by the government to rehabilitate the Accra-Tema Motorway have over the years proven futile.
Attempts to also use foreign contractors to fix the deplorable motorway have failed due to lack of funds.
Speaking to the media on Wednesday, May 10, Tandoh said: “It [the expressway] is no more a motorway, it has become an urban road.”“Dual carriage roads provide safety, and it also provides security, because when you are driving on it, the speed limit is quite different from driving on any other roads, but now I am afraid, I don’t know if we can call it motorway,” the former police chief said.“Seriously speaking, the motorway is no longer safe, the speed at which you can drive on the road has reduced because of the deteriorating [nature],” Tandoh said.
The Accra-Tema Motorwayis an essential artery for Ghana’s economy, linking the largest port in the country with the capital city.However, years of neglect and lack of maintenance have left the N1 in a state of disrepair, leading to accidents and traffic congestion.
In line with #SeeSomethingSaySomething and the government’s efforts to urge all Ghanaians to be active “citizens, not spectators”, the #SafeMotorway4All campaign will identify key challenges to the smooth working of the N1 and push for action to address these.Don’t forget to join the campaign by sharing your experiences, appeals and solutions on social media with the hashtag #SafeMotorway4All.
Ghana’s capital Accra, has been ranked among the top ten most polluted cities in the world.
Data from the World of Statistics has mentioned Accra, Ghana’s capital, as the seventh most polluted city in the world.
This was contained in a Twitter post by the Institution.
According to the ranking, Accra comes below Dakan, the capital of Bangladesh, which placed sixth, and above Noida in India, which placed eighth.
Napal’s Kathmandu came first in the ranking, with Helsinki in Finland coming in as the least polluted city in the world.
It is however unclear what metrics were used by the World of Statistics in arriving at these rankings.
It can be recalled the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, in 2017 pledged his commitment to making Accra the cleanest city on the African continent within the next four years.
Six years on, the world ranking reveals that the commitment hasn’t been a reality.
Below is how the countries were ranked from the first to the tenth around the world:
1. Kathmandu 2. Tetovo 3. Faridabad 4. Ulaanbaatar 5. Beirut 6. Dhaka 7. Accra 8. Noida 9. Ho Chi Minh City 10. Ghaziabad
A man, Agya Owusu, whose mining equipment were burnt has alleged that Joseph Albert Quarm, a former member of parliament forNkwanta, sold to him an unlawful mining site concession.
According to Agya Owusu, soldiers came to stop him from mining and burnt his mining equipment; saying that his concession was illegal because it was close to a river.
Speaking to the media at the mining site in a viral video sighted by GhanaWeb, Agya Owusu said that he informed Albert Quarm of what transpired but the former MP has done nothing to help him up to date.
He added that he sent the documents on the mining concession to Accra for authentication after which he will decide on the action to take against the former MP.
“One of the soldiers told me that having a concession close to a river is illegal so they had to burn my equipment.
“I called the person who sold me the land to inform him of what has transpired but up to date he has said nothing meaningful for me, he has not even said sorry.
“The person who sold the concession to me is the former MP, Prof Quarm,” he said in Twi.
Background
A former Minister of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Prof Kwabena Frimpong Boateng, named some former and current members of parliament as well as top government officials who are allegedly involved in illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) in Ghana.
Portions of a report on illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) in Ghana by Prof Frimpong Boateng, indicated that these MPs and government officials were either directly involved in galamsey or were using their power to protect relatives who were involved in the menace.
The 36-page report, which Prof Frimpong addressed to the Chief of Staff and the Ghana Police Service, according to myjoyonline.com, implicated the former MP for Manso Nkwanta, Joseph Albert Quarm.
“He (the former NPP MP) used his position as a member of the Minerals Commission to acquire several dozens of large-scale concessions in his district, ostensibly for community mining purposes. He ended up selling these concessions to private individuals, including party members for GH¢200,000 per concession.
Joseph Albert Quarm has, however, firmly refuted the claims made by Prof Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng.
Speaking with Aduanaba Kofi Ampong on Ezra Morning show on Friday, monitored by GhanaWeb, Quarm called out the claims by Frimpong Boateng’s report as mere false accusations that seek to tarnish his image.
According to him, the Minerals Commission and the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources legally established community mining in his constituency and he doesn’t know if that was what Frimpong Boateng’s report has captured as illegal operations by him.
“I don’t even have one concession not even to talk of dozen concessions sold by me, as stated in his report. He doesn’t have any substantive evidence on his statement so I’m challenging him to come out with evidence,” Quarm said,
“I do expect him to retract and apologize over his false reportage that seeks to denigrate my reputation, else he will have to meet in court to prove otherwise,” he added.
A campaign to raise awareness about glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency has been launched by students from the development communication department of communication studies at theUniversity of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA).
The aim of the campaign is to educate members of the University Community and the general public about the importance of knowing their G6PD status.
G6PD deficiency is a genetic condition that causes red blood cells to break down when the body is exposed to certain foods, drugs, infections or stress. UPSA Development Communication students launch G6PD deficiency awareness campaign
The deficiency occurs when a person is missing or has low levels of the glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase enzyme.
Speaking at a symposium to build public awareness of the condition, Sandra Yeboah, a Project Lead and Development Communication lecturer at UPSA, shared her near-death experience with G6PD deficiency and emphasised the need for the disease to be given the attention it deserves.
Madam Yeboah called for the inclusion of the G6PD deficiency test in all mandatory medical examinations in the country to help people know their status. UPSA Development Communication students launch G6PD deficiency awareness campaign
She believes that this will improve patients’ lives and spur more research.
Dr Worlanyo Senadza, a medical practitioner at the UPSA Medical Directorate, explained that the destruction of red blood cells can be triggered by certain foods, such as fava beans, and certain medicines, including antimalarial medication, aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), quinidine, sulpha drugs, and antibiotics, among others.
He said although G6PD deficiency is rarely a life-threatening condition, it can cause serious medical conditions such as hemolytic anemia in adults and severe jaundice in newborns.
The Head of the Department of Communication Studies, Dr Adwoa Sikayena Amankwah commended the final-year communication students for their project, which she described as the “first of its kind.” UPSA Development Communication students launch G6PD deficiency awareness campaign
She revealed that the Department will incorporate the awareness campaign into its yearly programme, where final year students pursuing the Development Communications course can showcase their academic creativity through communication initiatives that address social issues and contribute to the socio-economic development of the country.
Dr Amankwah highlighted the role of the faculty in guiding students with the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to bring out the best in them.
“Our role as faculty is to guide you with the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to bring out the best in you, the initiatives in you, the creativity in you, and the latent talent in you,” she said.
“This is what UPSA is about, and I am personally excited to be part of this initiative.”
Ameyaw TV gives you an inside look at the Atlantic Mall, Accra‘s newest shopping center that cost $20 million to build.
The Atlantic Shopping Mall, which is situated at the Atomic Junction Roundabout in the North Legon neighborhood close to the University of Ghana, is anticipated to draw tens of thousands of people every day from near and far.
Almost 40 stores are located in the mall, which is owned by Medco.
The shopping mall features a wide range of local and international brands such as The Outlet, Palace, Mabel Kids Shop among others.
Kifle Hampton, Director of Medco, said the Atlantic Mall journey began with a simple idea – to create a shopping experience unlike any other in Ghana
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The National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential hopeful will also hold a public lecture on political party financing in Ghana.
The event is expected to be attended by party stalwarts and bigwigs such as ChairmanJohnson Asiedu Nketiah and General Secretary Fifi Kwetey.
It is believed that the funds raised through the platform will be used to support Mahama’s campaign as well as aid other party activities, just as he did in previous years. In January 2020, the former president launched a similar fundraising platform to support his candidacy for the general elections.
As part of his preparations for the NDC primaries scheduled for May, Mahama’s campaign team, led by a leading member of the NDC, Prof Joshua Alabi, filed his nominations for the flagbearership position at the party’s headquarters in Accra on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. The team submitted the required documents and fees to contest the position.
Speaking after the submission of the nomination forms, Prof Alabi gave a strong indication to the Electoral Commission that they would not tolerate any compromise that could be disadvantageous to their candidate ahead of the 2024 general election.
Mr Mahama will face competition from former Mayor of Kumasi, Kojo Bonsu, businessman Ernest Kwaku Krobea, and former Finance Minister Dr. Kwabena Duffour in his quest to run on the NDC ticket in 2024.
Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, and a few other locations across the nation are likely to experience flash floods from April to June, according to the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet).
The flash floods might make some routes impassable, according to GMet’s seasonal estimate for 2023.
“The total cumulative rainfall amount for March April May (MAM) both in time and space will be near normal to above normal at the eastern coast of the country, South Western parts of the country towards the north-western parts of the country will experience normal to below normal rains and the extreme North Eastern parts of the country will experience below normal to near normal rains,” GMet said in a statement.
The statement said, the rest of the country will experience near normal rains adding that, March, April, May, and June is the major rainfall season for the south of the country (8°N and below).
“At the peak of the MAM/AMJ season, there is a high probability of heavy rains accompanied by strong winds and lightning which could lead to flooding and damage to structures. There is also a high probability of experiencing relatively short to normal dry spells at the beginning and towards the end of the season.
“Places such as along the coast and its inland areas are likely to have some surplus rainfall, albeit not so significant from the normal rainfall. The western parts of the country will also experience some deficit rainfall amounts for the MAM and AMJ seasons.”
Road users are thus advised to be mindful when plying roads and refrain from driving through floodwaters.
“Light aircrafts are advised to take utmost care and avoid flying through deep convective clouds that are associated with severe turbulence and lightning, especially in the afternoon hours. Motorists should be mindful of fallen trees and objects on roads during or after a storm.”
The late Nii Amon Kotei, a renowned Ghanaian artist who created the State’s Coat of Arms, has been honored with a new students hostel at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA).
Amon Kotei’s exceptional service to the country has been recognized posthumously by UPSA, who also intends to preserve his legacy as a prestigious national icon.
Amon Kotei, who passed away in October 2011, was a distinguished sculptor, painter, musician and surveyor.
“When it came to considering a name for this hostel, no other person’s life’s journey best fits what this hostel sympolises than Amon Kotei, a celebrated Ghanaian and an honorable son of La, and the designer of Ghana’s Coat of Arms,” the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Abednego F. O. Amartey explained at a colorful ceremony to commission the hostel on Tuesday, March 14.
“Due to his illustrious work with the Cartographical Division of the Army when he enlisted in theRoyal West African Frontier Force Gold Coast as well as his exemplary work at the Gold Coast Printing Office, he was recommended by the colonial government and specially commissioned to design a Coat of Arms for the country.
“The rest, as the saying goes, is history, and we are proud to honor him today with the naming of this hostel.”
Prof Amartey thanked the faculty and staff of UPSA for their sacrifices that have made recent construction projects a reality.
He explained that the new 10-storey students’ hostel, financed through the University’s internally generated funds, will help address students’ residential needs while also promoting diversity, integration, and inclusion on campus.
“As the Vice Chancellor, I know how important it is to provide a safe shelter and environment for our students. I appreciate the fact that the provision of a holistic education goes beyond a serene lecture hall, faculty, and the provision of books.
“It is for this reason that the University has invested in infrastructural development, including this new hostel, to meet the accommodation needs of students.”
The ultra-modern hostel complex has facilities such as a recreational area, study/reading rooms, Junior Common Rooms (JCR), a laundry area, TV rooms, automated teller machines (ATM), a modern security system, CCTV cameras, an elevator, and other auxiliary amenities.
The rooms have also been fitted with individual electricity meters to prevent waste and ensure energy conservation.
The chairman of the governing council of UPSA, Dr Kofi Ohene-Konadu, thanked the President of the Republic for his personal intervention in securing the land and the necessary clearance from the appropriate ministry to pave the way for the construction of the hostel.
The commissioning and naming of the hostel was graced by some high-profile dignitaries, including the Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, family members of the late Nii Amon Kotei, traditional leaders, the clergy, faculty, staff, and students of the University.
Members of the general public have been entreated to about their normal activities despite parts of Accra experiencing an earth tremor on Friday.
The Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) noted that there is no cause for alarm and entreated Ghanaians to be calm.
An earth tremor with a magnitude of 2.8 on Friday, hit James Town in the Greater Accra Region. According to the Authority, the earth tremor which was slightly felt in High Street, Ridge and some parts of Accra Central did not cause any damage as it is a minor one.
Authority has noted that it has been difficult to predict earth tremors as it is a natural occurrence.
However, it noted that “the Authority is committed to continuously monitoring these events and informing the public appropriately to ensure public safety and minimize risk.”
It has emerged that other than offering their bodies for most often money, they also supply used condoms to those in need of it at fee.
A sex worker, Sharon, in a feature yet to be aired by TV3, has provided details as to how she is able to sell used condoms to her clients.
According to Sharon, her main source for used condoms are hotels set up in Accra. She has an agreement with the cleaners in these hotels who collect the used condoms and supply it at a fee.
Labadi, she said, is where a chunk of the used condoms are from.
She noted that running out of stock is not a thing she faces because she always receives the package even under bizarre deadlines.
“If I call my hotel cleaners, before night falls, they can deliver about five or ten pieces of condoms containing sperm,” she is quoted to have said.
In Ghana, the purchase of sperm is not surreal, however, the use of cleaners and the presence of an unauthorised merchant are novel.
To get sperms, one can visit a health facility that deals with sperm donation. Men who donate their sperms are paid a lofty amount of money.
It is still considered to be one of Ghana’s most historic cities and is well-known for its involvement in the transatlantic slave trade.
Cape Coast, historically known as Carbo Corso (a misspelling of “Corsican Cape”), was the initial capital of theGold Coastand was situated on the Gulf of Guinea coast.
Beginning in the 16th century, numerous European nations established themselves in Cape Coast, using the area as a base of operations and a trading hub for commodities like gold and slaves.
There were the Dutch, Portugese, Swedish and then later the British.
The architectural structure of Cape Coast was one that could be boasted of because these European inhabitants established lodges, forts and other buildings.
Cape Coast served as an important seat of Asante traders, a roadstead port and the British commercial and administrative capital.
The Cape Coast Castle which was built by the Swedish and later taken over by the British in 1663, became the government administrative seat for the Gold Coast Colony.
It also became an educational centre, with some of the first schools including the Philip Quaque Boys’ school being established there.
Cape Coast however lost its position as the first capital of the Gold Coast in 1877 when Accra became the administrative capital of the British colonial government in the Gold Coast.
During their time in Cape Coast, the British Colonial government introduced the window tax. This was a property tax suggested by the British to raise money from the indigenes.
Per the tax, every household head was supposed to pay for the number of windows in their house. It was assumed that any household that has many windows was wealthy and therefore could pay more.
This was however met by stiff opposition by the indigenes who disagreed with the basis for the tax.
After this, they moved away to create a centre of power in Accra. The seat of government was moved from Cape Coast and established in Accra.
Accra became the formal colonial administration with the Christianbourg Castle serving as the seat of government.
Accra became the economic centre of Ghana. Railways were built from Sekondi and Accra inland to Kumasi.
A municipal council was formed subsequently, to improve the town.
Accra developed into a prosperous trading hub; today it serves as the commercial and educational centre of the country.
Accra subsequently was declared a city on 29 June 1961 by Ghana’s first President Dr Kwame Nkrumah. Accra has been one of the fastest-growing cities in Africa since the pre-colonial era.
Two siblings, 9 and 11-year-old have reportedly met their untimely death at Babasdongo nearBortianorin Accra after drowning during Tuesday morning’s rains.
Their mother, identified as Sister Ama, said the water destroyed their single self-contained.
She disclosed that her three children were carried away by the flooding water as a portion of the structure collapsed.
Ama says she was saved together with one of her children by a good samaritan as the other two drowned.
“I could see my children going but I could not do anything,” she said while wailing.
A resident, Kofi Nyantakyi saw the first dead body and also a co-tenant of the victims.
He indicated that the victim’s father decided to park his car at a good place and return for the kids but was too late.
