Evans Manasseh, Author at Wontumi Online

02 Aug

Samira EHP To Host Africa Conference On Climate Action

Evans ManassehNewsAFRIWOCC, AMINA J. MOHAMMEDNGOZI, EHP, IWEALA, OKONJO, Samira

The Samira Empowerment and Humanitarian Projects (SEHP), in collaboration with the Office of the President, will host the inaugural Africa Women and Children Conference (AFRIWOCC) in Ghana. Taking place on August 2-3, 2023, at the prestigious Kempinski Hotel in Accra, this conference aims to bring together a diverse range of participants to discuss the theme of “Amplifying the Voices of Women and Children in Climate Action.” Climate change poses significant challenges globally, with vulnerable populations, particularly women and children, being disproportionately affected. As natural resource-dependent individuals and caretakers, women and children face adverse effects on their livelihoods, health, and well-being.…

02 Aug

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01 Aug

Minister Launches 2023 Close Season For Wildlife Observation

Evans ManassehNewsClose Season For, Launches 2023, Minister, Wildlife Observation

The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, responsible for Lands and Forestry, Hon. Benito Owusu-Bio has launched the 2023 Closed Season for Wildlife Observation themed; "Effects of Climate Change on Forest & Wildlife Resources" at a brief event on Tuesday, 1st August, 2023 at the Achimota Basic School Park in the Greater Accra Region. The Deputy Minister announced that a ban will be placed on hunting, capturing and destroying of wildlife animals from August 1st to 1st December, 2023 as specified in the Wildlife Conservation Regulations. "The only animal that could be hunted during this period is the grasscutter…

01 Aug

NPP Members To Pay Bronze, Silver, Gold As Membership Dues And Donations.

Evans ManassehNewsCHAIRMAN, NPP, Stephen Ntim

The National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Stephen Ayensu Ntim has addressed the media on the newly rolled out digital payment platform for membership dues and donations. He underscored the need for members and sympathizers, both in Ghana and abroad to pay their monthly dues and donations to build a stronger party together. The membership dues mode of payment and procedures ensure accountability. “We are convinced about that the new membership dues payment system is designed and structured into various categories, powered by an inbuilt technology, where every member can easily and conveniently pay their dues…

01 Aug

Ghana, Morocco reaffirm bilateral cooperation

Evans ManassehNewsGhana, Morocco reaffirm bilateral cooperation

Ghana and Morocco have reaffirmed commitment to strengthening their bilateral cooperation for the mutual benefit of the two countries, and for unity, peace, stability and progress of Africa. The Kingdom of Morocco Ambassador to Ghana, Imane Ouaadil and Ghana’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Kobina Tahir Hammond, affirmed this commitment in Accra, Sunday at the 25th anniversary of the enthronement of King Mohammed VI. The “Throne Day” was attended by Moroccan community in Ghana, ministers of state, members of the diplomatic corps, traditional rulers, Members of Parliament, and a cross section of Ghanaians. Proposing the toast for the strengthening of…

01 Aug

BREAKING: Protest Begins In Kano As Nigerians March Against Hardship Under Tinubu’s Government

Evans ManassehNewsBREAKING: Protest Begins In Kano As Nigerians March, GOVERNMENT, Hardship, Tinubu

Nigerians have begun a “warm up” protest in Kano State over the hike of petrol price from N195 to N617, naira devaluation, school fees increment and other anti-poor policies of the President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government. Photographs of the protest obtained by SaharaReporters on Tuesday confirmed that the Joint Action Front (JAF) coordinated the demonstration. The civic organisations in a joint declaration, signed by Femi Falana (ASCAB), Baba Ayelabola (CORE), and Achike Chude (JAF) after a meeting on Sunday, which was made available to SaharaReporters on Monday, had said they would join in the protest until victory was achieved. Titled:…

01 Aug

Nsuta Kwaman Beposo MP Calls For Parliamentary Action Against Activities Of Fulani Herdsmen

Evans ManassehNewsHon. Adelaide Ntim, MP, Nsuta Kwaman Beposo

MP for Nsuta Kwaman Beposo Hon. Adelaide Ntim has called for a parliamentary action against the escalating crisis caused by some Fulani herdsmen in some parts of Ashanti region especially Nsuta Kwamang Beposo Constituency. Their activities according to her is increasingly characterized by lawlessness and violence, citing that their operations in communities such as Atonsu, Esereso, Jeduako, Dagaati, Kokomba, Oku and Ete in her jurisdiction "is associated with a series of criminal activities". She has indicated some as the widespread destruction of farms, lands and properties, persistent threat of vandalism and reported incidents of rape. "The formation and operation…

01 Aug

PNC COMMENDS PARLIAMENT FOR THE PASSAGE OF THE ANTI WITCHCRAFT BILL

Evans ManassehNewsGhana, Parliament, PNC

The PNC congratulates Ghana's Parliament on the passage of the Anti-Witchcraft Bill. The PNC, a political party that is worried about the plight of the vulnerables especially women and children, was thrilled when the Parliament of Ghana put aside their political differences and passed the Anti Witchcraft Bill to protect mostly the lives of the elderly women in the country. Although the bill came a little bit late after a lot of women have lost their lives and property, it is better late than never. The party hopes that the president would append his signature to the law as soon…

01 Aug

Pray For NPP And Akufo-Addo Government, Sir John As He Makes Historic Donation To 2023 BECE Candidates

Evans ManassehNewsBECE, NPP, SIR JOHN

The First Vice Chairman of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Atwima Nwabiagya South of the Ashanti Region, Hon. John Kwame Duodu, has donated 4,200 pieces of mathematical sets to education authorities in the Constituency. The mathematical sets and pens are expected to be distributed to all candidates across the municipality preparing for this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The presentation, which is free of charge, forms part of measures to ensure that no candidate lacks the basic learning inputs required for the BECE. Motivation: At a brief ceremony at the premises of the Atwima Nwabiagya Municipal…

01 Aug

Oti Region: Some Appointees Making Party Unattractive To Grassroots – NPP Regional Chairperson Laments

Evans ManassehNewsGrassroots, NPP, Oti Region

The Oti Regional 2rd vice chairperson of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Doris Abronyeh has accused some government appointees in the Oti Region of bad leadership, resulting in the slow pace of party attraction to the grassroots. The second vice chairperson has expressed regret that the Minister, MMDCE's and some other appointees in the region have failed to align with the grassroots, thus making them unable to avail themselves of the opportunities like jobs that they can take advantage of. Madam Abronyeh says the party is courting disaffection in the region because the expectations of most of those at…