Day: January 3, 2024

Mr Edem Eric Agbana, the NDC Parliamentary aspirant for Ketu North in the Volta Region, has commissioned mechanised borehole water for some communities in the area.

The move was to alleviate the perennial water crises in the communities over the years.

Mr Agbana, during a commissioning and launching ceremony held at Afife Klayekope and Adrume Hormegobo communities respectively, disclosed to the Ghana News Agency that the ultimate objective was to ensure that by 2029 all communities within Ketu North had access to good drinking water.

‘We are laughing and commissioning these projects today and we are targeting to provide 40 communities with mechanized boreholes in 2024 and an additional 60 in 2025,’ he stated.

He further indicated that he remained steadfast and committed to striving and extending the water projects to benefit all the communities in the 38 Electoral Areas in the constituency.

Mr Agbana also commended the support of BKQ Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), for championing par
t of the projects.

‘I have already secured support for 25 of the mechanised boreholes and still talking to some other NGOs, individuals, and institutions to make this a reality.’

Mr Agbana further urged other communities that were yet to benefit from the project to keep calm for their turn.

Togbi Adumetenu III, the Chief of Adrume, expressed gratitude for the project and thanked the donors for the kind gesture.

‘He who gives you water gives you life, and l promised this facility would be used well for the benefit of all.’

Some of the residents of the communities the GNA interacted with commended the donors for the great initiative.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Dr Martin Curry, an experienced Dental practitioner, says the introduction of the Dr. Curry Dentistry, an ultra-modern dental facility, will focus greatly on oral health sensitization and education.

He said this would be in addition to their exceptional dental services, where the brand aimed to raise awareness about proper oral hygiene practices and the strong link between oral health and overall well-being.

Dr Curry, who is also the Founder of the facility made this known at the opening of the Dentistry to provide quality world-class oral healthcare to all and sundry.

The facility, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, has onboard a team of skilled health professionals with international experience to deliver all three classes of dental services.

He said by promoting oral health education, Dr. Curry Dentistry expressed the hope to prevent dental issues before they occur and improve the overall dental health of the community.

The Founder said the challenge associated with dentistry was access to qu
ality care and most people have never been to a dentist because of the lack of access and the notion that it was expensive.

Dr Curry said the facility would be operated based on three core principles -integrity, transparency, and innovation.

‘The decision to introduce our renowned dental services to the people of Ghana was driven by a passion for quality healthcare in dentistry. We bring into this space innovation and state-of-the-art technology that ensures holistic services are given to patients, benchmarked against the best standards globally,’ he added.

He said with a focus on providing high-quality dental care and promoting oral health awareness, Dr. Curry Dentistry aimed to improve the overall dental health of individuals and families at affordable rates.

Dr. Angel Tucker, the Health Director at the facility, said their team of skilled dentists used the latest techniques to offer a wide range of oral healthcare services, from routine check-ups and cleanings to advanced cosmetic dentistry procedures.

She explained that the facility had installed equipment such as panoramic X-ray machines, advanced digital radiography, Laser detection devices, and a digital patient records and chart database, among others.

The Clinic is a testament to bridging geographical gaps and ensuring that world-class dental care is not limited by borders.

With a commitment to excellence, Dr. Martin Curry deems it fit bringing the same level of expertise and service that he has exhibited in Atlanta -USA, to Ghana.

Dr. Curry brings to bear 17 years of practical and academic experience in dental practice, which would be blended with innovation and state-of-the-art technology to ensure oral healthcare is made accessible to all at affordable rates.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Another man has been shot dead on his farm by an unknown assailant at Kromase, near Shiare in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region.

The deceased, identified as Papa Kente, was shot on Tuesday, January 2, on his farm located along the border of Odomi and Kromase.

Some members of the public are attributing the incident to the ethnic disturbance between Akyodes on one hand and the Adeles and Challas on the other.

Further reports indicate that the military and other security agencies had intensified patrols in the enclave to stabilise the situation.

Mr Bright Kenwah, the Municipal Chief Executive, confirmed the sad incident to the GNA.

He said the security agencies had since conveyed the body Municipal Hospital morgue while further investigation was being carried out to arrest the culprits.

Meanwhile, one Dennis Gowugade, a teacher trainee on National Service at Odomi community was armbushed and shot dead on his farm by unknown gunmen on December 29, 2023.

In another development, similar shoot
ing incident occurred at Odomi, a farming community near Nkwanta, where four persons sustained gunshot injuries, while loading gari onto a truck with some said to be in critical condition at the Municipal Hospital.

This brings to a total of about 17 the people killed since the conflict broke out about two months ago, following a tribal conflict between three tribes.

Meanwhile, Nkwanta is under a1700 hours to 0600 hours curfew, which had been imposed only on the Nkwanta Township, leaving out the surrounding communities.

Source: Ghana News Agency

The Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL) has declared 2024 an action year for labour, urging the unions to demand their fair share of pay and better conditions of service.

‘The various labour unions must not sit aloof again; we must rise up and fight for our fair share of the national cake,’ it said.

Mr Abraham Koomson, the GFL Secretary-General, who made the declaration, called on the leadership of labour unions to solidify their front to defend the interests of Ghanaian workers by fighting for higher salaries, fair working hours, and safer working conditions.

In an interview with the Ghana News Agency in Tema on Labour expectations for 2024, he said: ‘This year, if labour unions fail to fight for the interests of workers, we risk popular revolt against the leaderships; we cannot stand the anger of hungry workers.’

‘I am calling on fellow labour union leaders to work together. We must confront anyone, including the Government and the management of establishments, whose actions or inactions are not in the in
terest of the worker’.

Mr Koomson said 2023 witnessed some Labour unrests, which demonstrated workers’ frustration over some government policies inimical to labour welfare.

He charged public sector managers to set strategic and measurable targets for workers and ensure their achievable within defined periods.

He noted that workers were often accused of under-performance when, in some instances, basic tools to work with were unavailable.

Mr Koomson identified poor supervision at the various Ministries, Departments and Agencies as major contributors to the low performance of workers sometimes witnessed.

‘We must rather hold senior management and supervisors responsible for the failure of workers to achieve targets,’ he said.

He suggested the reintroduction of the clock-in-and-out system to ensure punctuality, adding: ‘If you don’t clock in, the days or hours lost would be deducted at the end of the month from your salary.’

‘I have worked in the industry before; you can’t go loitering around; we have targ
ets. We have leaders, foremen, and workers, so if the worker is found loitering, then the manager should be concerned and ask what is happening.’

‘Some workers sometimes want to be idle, so if, as management or supervisor, you fail to assign that person, don’t expect any output.’

‘Public sector managers must sometimes study and apply the strict compliance practice systems as private companies do; if you fail to achieve targets consistently, you face the music.’

Mr. Koomson reiterated the discrimination in the labour market and said the unfair treatment must end.

He questioned the reason for some workers retiring on their full salary with all other entitlements while others went home with virtually nothing.

‘These are errors and unfair treatment on the labour front, which we must all work together to correct this year.’

‘We all work for the same state; either we all retire on our full salaries with other benefits or we all go home without it. There should be no room for animal farm policies.’

Source: G
hana News Agency

Reverend Eastwood Anaba, the President of the Eastwood Anaba Ministries (EAM), has led his congregation to pray for God’s blessings for children to grow in the Lord.

The congregation prayed that children would have the grace to lay a good foundation, finish their course and fulfil their purpose in life.

Reverend Anaba, who is also the Founder and Senior Pastor of the Fountain Gate Chapel (FGC), led the prayer on the second day of a 40-day prayer and fasting programme dubbed ‘RE’SHIYTH’ at the Desert Pastures, a branch church of the FGC in Bolgatanga.

Apart from him, who is the main Speaker for the event, Prophet Dr Kofi Oduro, the Founder of the Alabaster International Ministry and Bishop Emeritus James Kweku Saah, of the Christian Action Faith Ministries are expected to speak at the programme.

Prophet Akwasi Agyeman Prempeh, of the Ultimate Charismatic Centre and Pastor Brian Amoateng, Founder of the International Youth Summit and Head Pastor of the Mercy Life Church are also scheduled to speak.

Revere
nd Anaba noted that some children went to school and returned with strange characteristics, ‘They are doing well in school, and suddenly they drop out, and some now don’t want to go to school again.

‘Different things are leading them, and if it may even stop there, you may take it and be content, but some of these children, by the time you realise a demon is leading them, some of them go and come back with witchcraft,’ he said.

‘They come back with all kinds of things which you didn’t put into them. Some of them come back, and are so immoral, you can’t believe what happened to them,’ Reverend Anaba said.

The EAM President said Apostle Paul in the Bible, called for prayers for Kings and Rulers, noting that ‘If Kings and Rulers needed prayers, then as for our children, who don’t know what they are about in life, we must pray for them.

He asked for prayers for God to preserve all school children to ensure their successful completion.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Atronsu (WN/R), Jan. 3, GNA – Mr Bright Asamoah Brefo, the 2024 Parliamentary Candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Bibiani-Anwhiaso-Bekwai Constituency of the Western North Region, has feted some children at Sefwi-Atronsu as part of his end of year Christmas festivities.

He spent the day with children between the ages of four and 13, together with their parents and some traditional rulers in the community.

In a brief remark during the event, Mr Brefo advised parents to take good care of their wards by financing their education and protecting them from unchaste lifestyles.

He promised to make the education of the youth one of his key targets when voted to become the Member of Parliament for the area.

Mr Brefo rallied the electorate to vote massively for him in the December 7 general elections to help accelerate development in the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Constituency.

Nana Kwabena Appiah II, the Chief of Sefwi-Atronsu, thanked the NDC Parliamentary Candidate for spending his time an
d resources with them and urged him to continue the good work.

Mr Samuel Gyapong, the Assembly Member Elect for Atronsu Electoral Area, expressed gratitude to Mr Brefo and his team for the kind gesture and sought God’s blessings for him in this year’s elections.

Source: Ghana News Agency

The Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Ghana (FOMWAG) has sworn in new national executives to steer the affairs of the federation.

The 19-member new executive body would be in charge of the administrative affairs, religious, and humanitarian activities of the Federation for the next four years.

They include Hajia Safuratu Mohammed Andani, a director at Community Water and Sanitation Agency as the National President, Hajia Ayisha Frimpong, an educationist, as the First National Vice President; Hajia Hajara Shardow, a chartered accountant, as the Second National Vice President; Mariama Seidu Yakubu, a computer engineer, as the National Secretary; and Kabirat Ahmed Salihs, an educationist, as the First Deputy National Secretary.

Others are Zulaiha Abubakar, a marketer, as the Second Deputy National Secretary; Hajia Rahman Pelpuo, a legal practitioner, as the National Legal Officer; Hajia Ummu Zakari, a legal practitioner, as the Deputy Legal Secretary; Hajia Iklimatu Ayikai Otoo, a post coordinator
, as the National Treasurer; and Huraira Abdul Razak Sika, an entrepreneur, as the Deputy National Treasurer.

The rest are Hajia Hafsa Obeng, a journalist, as the National Public Relations Officer (PRO); Hajia Hajara A. Issaka, a retired SSNIT staff member, as the First National Vice PRO; Hajia Memuna Issaka, a marriage counsellor, as the National Dawah Officer; Hajia Ayishetu Osman, a preacher, as the First Deputy National Da’wah Officer; and Hajia Hawa Mohammed, a Preacher, as the Second Deputy National Da’wah Officer.

Ex-official members include Hajara Abubakar Mohammed Rufai, a commission member of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE); Hajia Adiza Baba Issah, Deputy Director of Muslim Family Counselling Services; and Hajia Azara Abukari-Haroun, a board member of the Ghana Hajj Board and the Zakat and Sadaqat Trust Fund.

Hajia Safuratu Mohammed Andani, National President FOMWAG, highlighted in an interview with the Ghana News Agency some of the plans of the new executives.

She said the ne
w executives intended to bring other Muslim women’s organisations under the umbrella of FOMWAG to facilitate the advocacy effort for Muslim women in Ghana.

She, however, raised concern about the challenges confronting the Federation, notably the poor commitment of the members, which translated into poor revenue generation due to low dues collection.

This challenge, she noted, further worsened the funding gap to undertake projects for the advancement of the Federation and the Muslim community in Ghana.

Hajia Andani also reinforced the commitment of the new executives to advance the projects initiated by the previous executives, including the school project at Achiaman.

‘Our hope is that we will be able to secure funding to complete the project during our tenure.’

During this time, we want to organise more of these fund-raising events to complete the project. We also want to engage organisations such as corporate bodies and diplomatic missions, particularly in Muslim countries, for sponsorship of the proje
ct,’ she said.

Dr. Rabiatu Koney, a member of the Board of Trustees, FOMWAG congratulated the new executives for their appointment and encouraged them to look into alternative ways to finish the school project at Achiaman.

Source: Ghana News Agency

The Tarkwa circuit court has granted a 30-year-old banker, Edmond Nashiru, bail in the sum of GH?50,000 with one surety for dishonestly appropriating cash belonging to a customer of the bank.

He pleaded not guilty.

Prosecuting, Police Chief Inspector Joseph Lartey, prayed the court presided over by Mrs Hathia Ama Manu for extension on the case to enable them to file their disclosure. The court agreed and gave the police two weeks to do the needful.

The case has been adjourned to Tuesday, January 23, 2024.

Chief Inspector Lartey earlier said the complainant Felicility Acquah, was a rotational nurse resident at New Atuabo in the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality.

Felicity holds a savings account at Access Bank, Tarkwa branch, while Edmond was a front desk officer.

He said on November 6, 2023, the Tarkwa Police, received a complaint from Felicity that she received a series of mobile alerts on his phone on the same day indicating that her account had been debited with a total amount of GH?9,781.00 without her con
sent.

The prosecutor said Felicity went to Edmond at the banking hall for clarification, but he informed her that fraudsters had stolen her money and she left.

As part of a police investigation into the complaint, on November 16, 2023, they obtained a court order and served management of the bank to provide detailed information on the transaction, which led to the cash stolen from Felicity’s account, Chief Inspector Lartey said.

The prosecution said the audit department of the bank investigated the theft presented their report to the police and indicated that Edmond was the one behind the theft.

The report further revealed that Edmond used his cell phone to transfer the said money from Felicity’s account to two different MTN numbers.

Edmond was arrested and during the investigation revealed to the police that he assisted Felicity in installing a banking application on her mobile phone and in the process obtained her log-in credentials.

The prosecutor said to cover up the crime, Edmond tasked his brother
who is currently at large to get him two Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards to purposely deposit the stolen money on it.

Chief Inspector Lartey said after Edmond and his brother had successfully completed the transaction, they discarded the two SIM cards to ensure they were not apprehended

Source: Ghana News Agency