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19 Aug

“Your Leadership Has Been Exceptional; Your Policies Transformational” – Apremdo Chief To President

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The Divisional Chief of Apremdo Traditional Area, Nana Egya Kwamena XI, has lauded the leadership and policies implemented by the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, since the latter came into office on 7th January 2017. Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony for the construction of an integrated recycling and compost plant and wastewater treatment plant, at Asakae in the Effia-Kwesimintsim Municipality on Wednesday, 19th August 2020, Nana Egya Kwamena XI stated that all Ghanaians, over the last three and a half years, have been witnesses to the “great works” of the President. According to the Apremdo Chief, “through…

19 Aug

Prez Cuts Sod For First Ever Waste Treatment Facilities In Sekondi-Takoradi

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has cut the sod for the commencement of the construction of the Sekondi-Takoradi Solid and Liquid Waste Facility, estimated to cost 60 million Euros, in Asaakae in the Effia-Kwesimintsim Municipal Assembly (EKMA), Western Region. The project, which is going to be executed by waste management expert, Zoomlion Ghana Limited (ZGL), and its partners--Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources (MSWR), Sewerage Systems Ghana Limited (SSGL), Pureco and Komptech---would serve the people over 2 million people in EKMA. Speaking at a colourful but brief ceremony yesterday, President Akufo-Addo reiterated that the issue of sanitation was very important…

19 Aug

Our Infrastructure Agenda Is Inclusive; No District Without Development – Bawumia

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Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumua has stated that the Akufo-Addo government has embarked on a massive infrastructure for all program which has left no district in Ghana behind since assuming the governance of the country three and half years ago. Speaking during his presentation of the NPP government's investment in infrastructure projects, Dr. Bawumia said having realised the disproportionate allocation of infrastructure in the country, the Akufo-Addo government has, in its first term in office, pursued an agenda to ensure the even spread of amenities to accelerate growth at both the local and national levels. "Infrastructure for all includes all…

19 Aug

Man Jailed 3 Years For Sexually Assaulting 6-Year-Old Girl

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Man Jailed 3 Years For Sexually Assaulting 6-Year-Old Girl A 51-year-old Waste Collector, who sexually assaulted a six-year-old girl, has been sentenced to three years imprisonment in hard labour by an Accra Circuit Court. Daniel Martey Commodore Okine charged with indecent assault, pleaded guilty, and asked the court presided by Mrs Christina Cann, to deal leniently with him and that it was the first time he had committed such an offence. According to Okine, his wife has passed on and he had no one to support him. The judge before passing sentence on Okine, said the court considered his plea,…

19 Aug

Koku Anyhidoho Curses NDC’s ‘Babies With Sharp Teeth’

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Koku Anyhidoho Curses NDC’s ‘Babies With Sharp Teeth’ Chief Executive Officer of the Atta Mills Institute, Samuel Koku Anyidoho, has expressed his disdain for some members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Persons at the receiving end of the former presidential aide’s ‘hatred’ are the popular ‘babies with sharp teeth’ in the NDC. Taking to his twitter page, Mr Anyidoho said these ‘babies with sharp teeth’ andr with their paymasters have tortured him for eight long years. As a reward for the torture meted out to him by them, Mr Anyidoho requested that the Lord Almighty punishes and severely…

19 Aug

A/R: Nana Oteatuoso Congratulates NPP Campaign Team, Urges Members To Be “Workaholic”

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A/R: Nana Oteatuoso Congratulates NPP Campaign Team, Urges Members To Be "Workaholic" Etwienana Baffour Oteatuoso Kokoben II, Akwanserehene of Akyem Kwabeng has congratulated the Ashanti Regional NPP team placed in-charge of the Election 2020 Campaign activities as frontliners to help the party retain power in the December polls. He admonished the members to be committed and put the interest of the party first. Speaking on Wontumi Morning Show programme in Kumasi which was carried live simultaneously, via Wontumi Radio and TV, the firebrand NPP staunch supporter said the campaign team has a tedious work to do in ensuring that the…

19 Aug

Akuapem North Gets New MCE, Presiding Member

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Akuapem North Gets New MCE, Presiding Member The President’s nominee for the position of Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Akuapem North in the Eastern Region, Mr Berima Asiedu Larbi, yesterday received an overwhelming endorsement from members of the assembly at Akropong. Mr Larbi, who was nominated after the former MCE, Mr Denis Aboagye, was dismissed by the President, polled 45 out of 46 votes with one against, representing 98.1 per cent at the election conducted by the Municipal Directorate of the Electoral Commission (EC) led by the Municipal Electoral Officer for Akuapem North, Mr Solomon Agaaga, Mr Larbi was…

19 Aug

First Lady Inaugurates Library, ICT Centre @ Moree

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First Lady Inaugurates Library, ICT Centre @ Moree The First Lady, Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo, has inaugurated a 30-seater library and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) centre at Moree in the Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese District in the Central Region, with a call on the nation to reignite the reading culture.She said if a child’s ability to read and write was enhanced, learning outcomes and success in academics were greatly improved, adding: “We have no option as a country than to reignite the reading culture.” The library was constructed by the Rebecca Foundation, under the “Learning to read, Reading to learn” project which aims…

19 Aug

President Promises Football’s Imminent Return

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President Promises Football’s Imminent Return Ghana President H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assured the football fraternity that the sport will soon be allowed to take place. Football in the country has been suspended since March due to the CoronaVirus pandemic. The situation has worsened the plight of football clubs, players and other stakeholders. Engagements have been had between government and the relevant football role players about a return to play. Club administrators have in recent past poured out their frustrations at the decision of the government to continue to halt football despite easing COVID-19 imposed restrictions. Speaking to Takoradi-based Radio station, President…

19 Aug

I Wanted To Be A Police Officer, Not A Footballer – John Paintsil Discloses

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I Wanted To Be A Police Officer, Not A Footballer – John Paintsil Discloses John Paintsil might have made his name as one of Ghana’s best fullbacks in history but playing professional football was not part of his early career plans. Paintsil grew up nursing a career in the Ghana Police Service where his father also served. For a young Paintsil, walking in his dad’s path was the ultimate goal and he was not going to sacrifice it. Paintsil enjoyed playing football at his early stages but thoughts of wearing the national colours never occurred to him. He saw…