Volta Handball Postpones League after Agbotse Memorial Match

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November 1, 2018

By: Davis Nii Attuquaye Clottey | Voltaonlinegh.com |

The Executives of the Volta Regional Handball Association (VRHA) have unanimously agreed to postpone the commencement of the second edition of the regional league after honouring the late Prince Agbotse (handball player) with a memorial match at the Ho Sports Stadium on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.

The league which has been scheduled to start on Saturday, November 3 had to be postponed to November 10, as the burial and final funeral rites of the late Agbotse, popularly known as ‘Borbor’ will take place at Hohoe on November 3.

The decision became necessary as most of the handball players who showed up at the memorial match expressed their desire to go and pay their last respects to the deceased who played for Mawuli School.

For the memorial match, 3 teams (Agbotse, Prince and Borbor) were formed out of the many present including Mawuli School male and female players.

A section of players who showed up for the game

The 15 each half game which had most of the Association members, together with Mawuli School P.E teachers present, saw Team Agbotse defeating Team Borbor 18-11 and then allowing team Prince to play Borbor, which resulted in fierce 12-13 score line with several substitutions.

The enthusiasm with which the players (in red arm bands) exhibited their skills in honour of their friend was spectacular.

The non-competitive match ended with players sharing fond memories of the player who helped Mawuli School win Gold in the Central Zone Sports Festival Handball game this year amidst jama.

Dennis Eli Osei who mentored Borbor as a coach described the former Mawulian (Mawuli student) as a gem.

In closing the gathering, Vice Chairman of the Volta Regional Handball Association and former Sports Committee Chairman of the Ho Technical University, Vincent Asimah advised all players to be particular about their health issues, although an activity like handball improves one’s health.

“I want to congratulate all of you for coming to honor our son, friend and brother. I would like to take this opportunity to advise you all on your health. As you play, you must check your diet, alcohol intake, and other behaviors that will not enhance your health status. I pray and hope, no such calamity will befalls us again.”

The executives of VRHA are therefore working on acquiring a bus which will convey to and fro Hohoe, members as well as players.

Meanwhile, the Organizing Committee still reminds all teams of the payment of their GH₵150.00 affiliation which will help the smooth running of the league.

Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com

Volta GJA Blacklists Separatist Groups

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October 31, 2018

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By: Ewoenam Kpodo | Voltaonlinegh.com |

The Volta Regional Chapter of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has directed its members to boycott all events of secessionist groups in the region following recent verbal attacks on journalists by elements of these groups at Asogli Palace in Ho.

By this directive, events of Homeland Study Group Foundation and other groups campaigning for the separation of Volta Region from Ghana as an independent Western Togoland will not be covered by journalists in the region.

Journalists on Sunday, October 28 suffered verbal attacks from some people believed to be in the camps of secessionist groups while on assignment to cover an engagement between chiefs from the region and Agbogbomefia of Asogli, Togbe Afede XIV.

The attack and hooting from the separatist elements who were drawn to the Asogli Palace having heard of the planned meeting between the chiefs, was too much for the journalists to bear, thus, forcing them to leave the event even before it started.

Blacklisting these groups was contained in a release by the Association dated October 30 and signed by its Secretary, Alberto Mario Noretti as a way of registering its displeasure and deterring others from attacking Journalists in the future.

The release said the Association “sees this conduct as totally unacceptable and cannot guarantee the safety of journalists who turn up for their events.”

It decried the increasing incidents of attacks on media practitioners and noted its resolve to resist such unwarranted attacks on members.

“The Association is unhappy with the soaring incidents of attacks on journalists in the Region in recent times and wishes to state that it will fiercely resist any attempt by individuals or groups to intimidate media practitioners in the Region.”

Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com

EP University College Rotaract Club Donates to Basic School

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October 31, 2018

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By: Fred Duhoe | Voltaonlinegh.com |

The Rotaract Club of Evangelical Presbyterian University College (EPUC), Ho on Friday provided hand washing equipment to Tanyigbe Dzafe M.A Primary School after sensitising them on the need to always keep their hands clean.

The donations by the EPUC branch of Rotaract Club, a non-governmental organisation to help pupils keep their hands clean at all times, was in line with this year’s Global Hand washing Day (marked every October 15) on the theme, Clean Hands- a recipe for health.

The members of the Club led by the President, Mr. Felix Amenuvor encouraged the pupils to make hand washing a habit.

“We brought you this hand washing basins in order to help you wash hands under running water and soap so as to completely remove germs before eating.”

“Wash hands with soap at critical times, especially before eating, cooking, or feeding others. Model good hand washing behaviour and remind or help others to always wash their hands before eating,” he advised.

Mr. Amenuvor further told the pupils to make hand washing part of their family meals and asked that they establish places to wash their hands in the household saying, “in your community, in schools, workplaces, and in health facilities, promote effective hand washing behaviour change.”

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Volta Handball to Honour Late Agbotse with a Memorial Match

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By: Davis Nii Attuquaye Clottey | Voltaonlinegh.com |

The Volta Regional Handball Association (VRHA) in collaboration with all handball players in the region will honour the late Prince Agbotse (handball player), with a Memorial Match on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.

The match which will be played at the Ho Sports Stadium at 3pm is part of preparations towards the burial of the late old student of Mawuli School at Hohoe on Saturday, November 3, 2018.

Agbotse, popularly known as ‘Borbor’ was part of the maiden Regional Handball League in 2017 and played for Mawuli School. His contribution to the school’s handball team led them to win Gold medal in the Handball Games in the 2017 Inter-Schools Sports Festival organised by the Central Zone Schools Sports Association at the Ho Sports Stadium.

Borbor, who completed his senior high school education in 2017 died on Monday, September 3 after a short illness. Condolences from the Regional Handball Executives, the entire playing body, his team mates as well as schools mates have since been pouring in to mourn with the family.

The organising committee of the regional handball league is therefore entreating all handball players in the region to be available for the match.

Meanwhile, it is announced to all clubs who have showed interest in participating in this year’s league to pay their affiliation fee on time to enable the organising committee put together the necessary measures to ensure a smooth season, beginning November 3, 2018.

Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com

Nkwanta SHS Shut down Indefinitely over Students Riot

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By: Obrempongba Kwame Owusu | Voltaonlinegh.com |

The Nkwanta Senior High School (SHS) in the Volta Region has been closed down indefinitely and students asked to leave the campus by 4:00pm on Tuesday, October 30.

The decision by the school authorities to shut down the school came a day after students went on rampage destroying properties of the school.

The destruction of school properties was in protest of some rules in the school which permit authorities to seize mobile phones from the students as well as other disciplinary measures imposed on them.

The protest by the students on Monday night saw a section of the administration block and classroom structures destroyed while over sixteen motorbikes and four vehicles of the school had their windscreens smashed.

Windscreen of a car left smashed after protest

The Headmaster of the School, Paul Boafo Nyarko, who announced the decision to close down the school until further notice said, the decision was taken after a meeting with the Municipal Security Committee (MUSEC).

The Municipal Police Commander, ASP William Ayensu disclosed to Voltaonlinegh.com that 30 students have been arrested so far in relation to the protest and are currently assisting the police with investigations.

Speaking to some parents who were there to take their wards, they condemned the protest describing it as unwarranted. They however, called for government intervention for the school to be re-opened soon.

Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com

Electricians in Hohoe Benefit from Energy Commission’s Capacity Building Training

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October 29, 2018

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By: Kris Delali Asare | Voltaonlinegh.com |

Electricians in the Hohoe Municipality of the Volta Region will undergo one month capacity building training to unable them obtain license as fully fledged electricians with the authority to operate in any part of the country.

Mr. Atsu Egbenunya, the Special Assistant to the Minister of Energy, John Peter Amewu, made this known during a familiarisation workshop at the Hohoe Municipal Assembly Conference Hall on Friday, October 26, 2018.

He mentioned that, the program is a nationwide exercise and that interested members of Hohoe cannot be overlooked.

For the programme, electricians will be awarded competency certificate after going through the month’s training aimed at helping to improve on their work standard.

Meanwhile, the Chairman of the New Patriotic Party in the Hohoe Constituency, Mr. Anthony Kondobrey who was present at the event debunked claims of partisan approach towards the selection of the beneficiaries. He asked all competent electrical engineers to take advantage of the opportunity.

The trainees were taken through basic safety tips for the first start by Engineer Adam Issah, an international Electrical Engineer from the Ghana Energy Commission.

The Ghana Electrical Wiring Regulations 2011, (L.I. 2008) were passed into law by Parliament on Friday, February 24, 2012 as one of the responses to the spate of electrical fires that had occurred in the country.

The key objectives of the Regulations are to ensure that only properly qualified and certified professionals engage in electrical wiring and installation works, to well defined standards that would promote the safety of persons, property and livestock.

Under the regulations, only Certified Electrical Wiring Professionals (CEWPs), qualified under the regulations, will be legally entitled to undertake indoor electrical wiring projects.

Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com

NGO Supports JHS Pupils with Educational Materials

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October 29, 2018

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By: Albert Kuzor | Voltaonlinegh.com |

Integrated Rural Development Initiative (IRDI), a Ghana-based non-governmental organization (NGO) in the Volta Region with support from David and Carol Christensen Foundation from the United States of America has supported some junior high school (JHS) pupils in deprived communities in the region.

A delegation led by Mr. Charlse Agboklu, the Founder of IRDI, visited the schools and made donations of mathematical equipment including Mathematical sets, rules, graph books, drawing square and books to the pupils, mostly in JHS3 to prepare them towards their final examination.

The donation, worth GH₵2078.00, forms part of the NGO’s contribution towards the quality and compulsory basic school policy for every Ghanaian child.

Mr. Agboklu, speaking during the donation said the basic school is the fundamental institution for every scholar and needs to be given much attention to prepare its pupils for higher levels.

He described as unfortunate how people in rural areas struggle for quality and affordable basic education unlike their counterparts in the cities.

He noted that his NGO with its sponsors will go a long way to ensure quality basic education in deprived communities in the region and beyond through the provision of teaching and learning materials, uniforms and capacity building for teachers.

The beneficiary schools included Shia EP, Saviofe Agokpo EP and Kpoeta Akyem EP junior high schools.

Integrated Rural Development Initiative has over the years formed Eco clubs in schools in the region and carried out other interventions programmes such as literacy projects.

Mr. Charles Agboklu also appealed to government and philanthropists to support basic education in rural areas.

Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com

Volta NPP Pay Last Respects to Senior Presbyter Edward Kwadzo Glalah

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October 29, 2018

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The Volta Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Makafui Kofi Woanya, on Saturday led a powerful delegation of the party executives and government appointees to commiserate with the family of Glalah as they (family) mourned the passing of their beloved son, Edward Kwadzo Glalah.

The late Presbyter, Edward Kwadzo Glalah before his demise gave out his house for use as regional party secretariat.

Recounting his love for the party, the former Regional Chairman for the NPP, Mr. Kenwuud Nuworsu narrated how the late Mr. Glalah embraced the party in 1992 and gave out his house that had served as the party’s regional office till date.

The former Deputy Minister for Manpower under Kufuor administration, Mr. Nuworsu also eulogised the late benevolent Presbyter for his immense contribution to the party as the then government appointee at the Ho Municipal Assembly in the erstwhile President Kufuor administration.

The funeral ceremony which was well attended saw the presence of the immediate past Regional Chairman and now the Energy Minister, John Peter Amewu, Volta Regional Minister, Dr. Archibald Yao Letsa, the Regional Secretary, Joseph Homenya, the Regional Women’s Organizer, Madam Afi Adzagbo, the Regional Communication Director, Enoch Amegbletor, Financial Secretary, Wisdom Gakpo, Ho Central Chairman, Richard Kwadekpo AS well as constituency executives across the length and breadth of the region.

Some members of the Glalah-Adza family at the funeral ceremony

Also present at the funeral were municipal and district chief executives.

An amount of GH₵10,000.00 and drinks were donated to the bereaved family and additional GH₵200.00 and drinks were presented as table collection in support of the fallen hero.

The Head of the Glalah-Adza family, Mr. Benoni Glalah, lauded the powerful delegation of the New Patriotic Party and Government for their show of solidarity and invaluable support.

Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com

Volta Male Team Loses 2 in Week 7 of Table Tennis League

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October 28, 2018

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By: Davis Nii Attuquaye Clottey | voltaonlinegh.com |

Vilcabamba’s male Table Tennis team lost all 2 matches over the weekend at the ongoing Stanbic Bank National Table Tennis League, week 7 in Accra.

The team that started the league well out of 18 clubs still find themselves in the lower middle of the table, 11th with 24 points after losing 3 straight each to Immigration and King’s Royal Academy at the Sports Hall of the Accra Sports Stadium.

In the first match against Immigration, Emmanuel Asante saw off Frank Sedewonu 3-1 (8-11, 11-8, 11-7, 11-7) in the first single before Emmanuel Commey defeated David Senyo in 3 straight sets, 11-3, 11-6, 11-8. The doubles which included award winning Table Tennis player, Derrick Abrefa pairing with Emmanuel Commey saw Immigration go on another 3-1 (11-13, 11-4, 11-6, 11-8) victory against David Senyo and Bright Dzotsiafe.

Immigration who went on to defeat Ghana Army 3-2 maintain their position on top of the league table with 42 points, 2 more than 2nd place Otumfour Stars.

The male second match against King’s Royal Academy which saw Vilcabamba play home had Senyo start with a 3 straight set loss to Adolf Awotwe with a 4-11, 5-11, 8-11 results. Bright Dzotsiafe continued with a 3-1 (5-11, 7-11, 11-8, 4-11) loss to Joseph Osei after which Frank Sedewonu and Bright Dzotsiafe fought hard for a win but eventually lost out on a 2-3 thriller (8-11, 6-11, 11-9, 11-9, 7-11).

According to the Head Coach, David Senyo Ahiaba, the inability of the team to get all top players is a factor in their recent losses.

“One major reason why the male team is struggling to meet the team’s target is the inability to get all the best 3 players coming together to play as a team. The second and third seeds were absent this weekend and that affected us greatly.”

He was however grateful to the efforts of the ladies as they moved closer to achieving the top 3 target with a win on Saturday.

The ladies climbed back to their 4th position with 15 points thanks to a 3 straight sets win against Madina Stars. They are however, tied on points with Ghana Revenue Authority who are now 5th after losing 3-0 to joint table toppers, Immigration (21).

Third seed Malwine Akator started off with an 11-1, 11-7, 11-4 win against Agnes Coleman while Matilda Fodu endured a 3-2 victory against Emmanuella Yaa with 11-7, 11-9, 9-11, 9-11, 11-5 results.

First seed Millicent Ankude and 2nd seed Matilda finished off the job with an 11-3, 11-5, 11-3 results over Emmanuella and Ahin.

Mr Ahiaba believed the availability of the top 3 players for the ladies was pushing them closer to achieving a top 4 target, with less possibility of a top 3 target earlier set.

“I appreciate the effort of VTTC, especially the ladies, considering the conditions under which we travel every week to go and participate in the league. The ladies are able to rise because sometimes we get all best 3 players competing. This weekend is an example and the result is evident. My target was for us to be in the top 3 but I think the possibility of making top 4 is higher. Getting sponsors outside VTTC will do us a lot of good more especially as we are approaching the end of the league.”

With few matches to go for both categories, all teams might want to toughen up their performance to be able to be placed at a respectable position on the league table.

Vilcabamba male team must then fight for a position in the mid table as the action continues at the Sports Hall next week Saturday.

Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com

Journalists Boycott Anlo, Asogli Chiefs Programme over Attack

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October 28, 2018

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By: Ewoenam Kpodo | Voltaonlinegh.com |

Journalists have boycotted a scheduled meeting between chiefs of Anlo and Asogli at the Asogli Palace in Ho in the Volta Region over verbal attacks on them by some aggrieved youth.

The meeting was intended to show support for the Agbogbomefia of Asogli and President of National House of Chiefs, Togbe Afede XIV who has been commenting on issues regarding the division of the Volta Region into two.

Togbe Afede had made strong observations on processes leading to the creation of new regions from existing ones including the Volta Region without due process describing the work of the Commission of Enquiry set up to investigate the substantial demand for the regions as “shoddy”.

This provoked responses. First from the sector minister, Hon Dan Botwe expressing shock over the comments of Togbe, the most consulted Ghanaian on the issue of creation of new regions. Then from Madam Elizabeth Ohene, a Journalist and former Minister who in a write up tried to suggest that Togbe Afede was not in a position to speak for the Ewes.

But even before the chiefs could address the large crowd who had gathered at the forecourt, verbal attacks from the youth drawn from different parts of the region including some elements of the group calling for the independence of Western Togoland.

A section of the crowd at the forecourt of Asogli palace

It began when a young man (name unidentified) in full red attire after taking possession of the microphone, turned his anger on journalists from the region blaming them for all the problems facing the region. Right from roads, development projects, the division of the region among others. He further accused them for misrepresenting facts and not projecting the interest of the citizens.

Unable to contain the allegations, the journalists, drew the speaker’s attention to register their displeasure at his comments. Unfortunately, he got charged up to heap up more allegations on them.

This made Joy Fm’s Regional Correspondent, Hubert Mawuli Yevu-Agbi to rally his colleagues to leave the venue.

Surprisingly, the crowd teamed up with the speaker and treated the departing media practitioners with scorn.

“Oh leave them, let them go. They should go. We’ll publicise this programme ourselves. We don’t need them here. Greedy people,” the crowd hooted.

While some members of the crowd marched the journalists out of the palace before returning, few others impressed upon them to let go and cover the programme to which the journalists objected.

Information Voltaonlinegh.com picked later revealed that the chiefs after their closed door meeting, descended heavily on the secessionist element who made the disparaging comments against the pressmen which forced him to crawl into his shell for the entire duration of the programme.

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