Football: How Volta Region Players Performed over the Weekend

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June 5, 2018

It was an exciting week for Volta players over the weekend. Player performances have been outstandingly in the domestic league. There was however some level of inactivity from the Division one players. One debut was marked for a new club while others chalked new triumph. As a Writer/Sports Journalist from the region, I seek to Follow, Monitor and Expose their exploits to the world. This week, our featured players are Edward kpodo, David Ayi Akwetey and Nii Armah Okai.

Edward Kpodo was born 14th January 1990 and is a Ghanaian football defender who plays for FC Banants in Armenia. In February 2013, Kpodo moved to FC Khimki on loan from Berekum Chelsea. He however signed permanently for fellow Russian Football League side FC Shinnik Yaroslavl on a one-year contract in July 2013. A year later, he moved to the Armenian Premier League with Ulisses FC. Lasted a year with Ulisses, he returned to Berekum Chelsea in June 2015 but did not feature for the club as they failed to receive his International Transfer Certificate from Ulisses until December 2015. In February 2016, Kpodo moved back to Armenia, signing a one-year contract with Gandzasar Kapan. After a year stint, Shirak Gyumri snapped the signature of the stalwart defender to help their quest within the season. His ability to marshal the defense was so much visible and it wasn’t surprising when top ranked team Banants approached. He was part of Berekum Chelsea CAF Champions League squad that made it to the group stages in the continental tourney. He was also a winner of the Ghana premier league with Berekum Chelsea. He also played for the national.

David Ayi Akwetey is a midfielder who currently plays for Amidaus Professionals in the national division one league. David began his playing carrier from Aflao with Diamond Babies. He later joined WAFA in 2016 before opting for Amidaus Professionals. The attacking midfielder had developed to become a fine player over the period and has managed 6 appearances for his team providing 2 assists. His ability to move forward and complement the role of a striker are among the qualities he brings to his team. He is young and will do more in coming years.

Nii Armah Okai is a goalkeeper who currently plays for Unity FC in the national division one. The 18-year old began his playing career with Nadm SC in Hohoe before joining Unity FC. His agility and alertness in the goal post cannot be underestimated as he has managed to compete for the first spot after joining his new club. He has made 3 league appearances this season with 2 in the MTN FA cup.

Division One League

Striker Richard Dzikoe started the game for Kotoku Royals in their 1-0 lost away to Amaidaus Professionals in Tema. The striker was however substituted due to injuries he sustained. The sensational lad has 9 goals to his credit this season. Meanwhile, attacking winger Stephen Kofi Nargy was not part of the team as he serves a match ban for accumulation of yellow cards. Selorm Klutse did not also make the Kotoku Match day squad due to injuries.

David Ayi Akwetey was unused substitute in Amidaus Professionals’ 1-0 win over Kotoku Royals.

Michael Agbekpornu Aquah and Sylvester Smith Adjetey continued their form for new club Danbort FC in the National Division one league. Both players lasted the entire 90 minutes as they drew 1-1 away to Agbozume Weavers. They joined from former Division One side Ho Dynamo FC in an undisclosed fee. Meanwhile, Massawudu Inusah kept the post and played full interval.

Kpando Heart of Lions climbed to the summit of the table as they inflicted a convincing 2-0 win over Uncle T in Prampam. Goalkeeper Gabriel Nudakpa, Musah Amevor, Charles Quarcoo, Abednego Sarfo, Gordon Akaminko, Eric Esso all started for Lions and played pivotal roles. Gordon Akaminko started the scoring on the 24th minute before Jones Owusu concluded the victory with a 54th minute sublime goal. Meanwhile, youth graduate Samuel Agbenyega did not make the squad. Dickson Sakabutu was also not part of the match day squad as he nurses an injury he picked from Great Olympics.

There was no action for Uncle T Striker Wisdom Attamah as he missed the game through a toe injury.

Goalkeeper Bright Hadzo was absent as Wa Suntaa Sporting Club vandalised Techiman City 4-1. The goalie is yet to concede a goal in this season’s league after 6 appearances. He is expected to feature in their next game.

Julius Brempong Ankamah was not named in Accra Young Wise starting team. He missed out as Young Wise lost 1-0 away to Mighty Jet at the MATS Park.

Richard Amoah, Fia Patrick and Benedict Wobenu were all starters for Accra Lions in their home win against Okyeman Planners. Another Voltarian, Patrick Osei who was captured in the second transfer window netted the only goal of the game on the 81st minute to hand the home team all maximum points. Patrick was signed from Unity Stars FC.

Ali Idrissu missed Agbozume Weavers 1-1 draw game against visiting team Danbort FC. Striker Wisdom Kporvi started and got the much-needed equalizer for Weavers. Prince Kpodo Adedia also lasted the entire game. Weavers are bottom of zone 3 and must back up if survival is to smile on them.

The Amahia Park witnessed a clash of two foes. Vision FC’s dependable captain and defender Wisdom Ameded featured and lasted the entire duration of the game as they were held by premier league returnees’ Tema Youth to a 0-0 drawn game. There was no action for goalkeeper Melike Dzado as he nurses a shoulder injury.

Julius Anani was in the starting 11 for Proud United in their 5-1 lost to Nzema Kotoko. The midfielder played full game. Asare Saviour however was a substitute and played a bit of time for the losers. Both are Former Ho Hunters FC players.

Perry Teh Agbo made a return from injury and was a second half substitute as Nania FC drew 0-0 with Sporting Mirren. Perry however missed a penalty in the game. Daniel Aklamanu kept the post for Nania FC and lasted the entire game. The former Kpeve Lake Warriors keeper has been so impressive this season keeping nine (9) consecutive clean sheets. The longest run from the keepers from the region I’m tracking.

Goalkeeper Nii Armah Okai kept the post for Unity FC in their 2-0 loss to Techiman City. Ericson Adjogah was also a starter in that game. Both players joined Unity FC from Hohoe Nadm SC.

Jacob Esso was named in the starting lineup for Sporting Mirren and lasted the entire duration in their 0-0 drawn game away to Nania FC at the Legon Park. Meanwhile, Festus Nutakor was unused substitute for the Mirren.

Ghana Premier League

Richard Senanu started for Kumasi Asante Kotoko in their slim 2-1 win over rivals Aduana Stars in the week 15 fixture of the Zylofon Cash Premier League. The defensive midfielder joined Kotoko from Uncle T in the second transfer window and has played all 3 matches for the Porcupine Warriors wining the MPV in their MTN FA Cup fixture. He lasted full 90 minutes. Richard hails from Aflao and had previously played for Aflao Diamond Babies, Ketu United and Kpando Heart of Lions.

Solomon Okudzeto was a starter for Ebusua Dwarfs in their 1-1 away draw to Dreams FC. He was however substituted later in the game owing to an injury. His famous display against Bechem United in their 1-1 draw in week 5 of the premier league earned him the Nasco Most Valuable Player of the match.

Prosper Dayegbe Ahiabu was named in the starting lineup for West Africa Football Academy as they recorded a 2-1 loss at Bechem United. Prosper however played full throttle of the game.

Prosper Atsu Avor started for Liberty Professionals as they held Elmina Sharks 1-1 at Elmina. The right back lasted 90 minutes and had played all 15 matches this season. He joined Liberty from Kpando Hearts of Lions 3 seasons ago.

Goalkeeper Richard Attah watched from the substitute bench for Elmina Sharks.

Ivan Kpeglo was not part of Inter Allies travelling team that lost 2-1 away to Karela FC.

Striker Joseph Esso was named in a strong Accra Hearts of Oak starting lineup against Medeama SC. He lasted 90 minutes of the game. Bakai Bless Selase however was on the bench and introduced on the 72nd minute as Hearts drew 1-1. Sewornu James was also unused substitute for Hearts.

Prosper Gbeku didn’t make the Wa All Stars squad that beat Techiman Eleven Wonders.

Agbesimah Kofi was named in the starting 11 and played full match for Bechem United. Abotsi Yao was also a substitute for Bechem United in their win against WAFA.

James Akaminko started for Ash Gold and played full duration in their 1-0 loss to Berekum Chelsea.

Wahab Ahadzi was in full flight for Berekum Chelsea in their narrow 1-0 home win against Ash Gold. Wahab played 90 minutes. Meanwhile, Asiwome Joy Fumador was also named on the bench.

These are the players I kept my eyes on; help me discover other guys from the region making it big in football.

By: Eric Eli Adzie/voltaonlinegh.com

Sonrise Christian High School Commissions Health Centre

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Sonrise Christian High School in the Ho Municipality of the Volta Region has commissioned Ray and Cam Boatright Health Center during the 10th Graduation Ceremony of the school on May 12, 2018.

The Boatright Health Center which is a 16-bed clinic will take care of the basic health needs of the students. It has two consulting rooms, male and female wards, a laboratory, a pharmacy, records room, out patients’ department, bathroom facilities, etc.

The Director of the school, Mr. Joseph Dzamesi was hopeful that the Center will serve both the school and surrounding communities when operational. “We are currently waiting to complete the accreditation process for the clinic to become operational. When fully operational, it will serve the growing community around Sonrise Christian High School. Eventually, we hope to add a dental clinic.”

He expressed gratitude to philanthropists, Ray and Cam Boatright after who the clinic is named for their commitment and support over the years and wished that by commissioning the clinic in their honour, posterity will always remember their efforts.

“About 15 years ago, I placed a call to Ray and Cam Boatright and spoke about the need to build a Christian High School in Ho. They had been in Ghana many times and understood the challenges we had in Ghana. They had helped raise funds for Sonrise Basic School and therefore knew the challenges of fundraising and what a tough process it was going to be to raise funds for a new high school. I still remember Ray’s words, [We will try to help, so long as you are willing to go back and help get it started.]”

Sonrise is one of the leading schools in the Ho municipality and the region and outperforming 86% of high schools in Ghana. It continues to touch many lives not only academically, but also spiritually where 100s of students have come to know Christ through baptism.

According to the Mr. Dzamesi, the success of the school has become possible because of the efforts of Ray and Cam Boatright and prayed to God to grant them longevity.

Present at the commissioning were the Municipal Health Director, Dr. Senanu Kwesi Dzokoto, Board Chairperson and the Pro-Vice Chancellor of Ho Technical University among others.

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Volta Netball Begins Sports Festival Team Selection

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June 4, 2018

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The Volta Regional Netball Association has set Sunday, June 10, 2018 to begin their Sports Festival team selection with a Justifier at Adidome.

The single sex game which is among the many disciplines to be competed for, at this year’s event in Cape Coast will have their Southern zone justifier at Adidome SHS (ADISEC) Netball Court at 11am. School teams as well as Community teams from Adidome, Anloga, Akatsi, Sogakope, Battor, Mefe, Mafi, Tefle and its vicinities are all invited to justify their inclusion for the trip to Cape Coast in July as the Association hopes to raise a strong team which is capable of a medal.

Similar exercise is expected to be done in the northern part of the region, at a yet to be named venue and date, which will expect to have players from Hohoe, Kpando, Jasikan, Nkwanta, Dambia among others showcasing their skills and tenacity. The central zone, Ho and its environs will be the last venue to be visited to finalize on the selection process.

Speaking to TalksenseSports, the Regional Coordinator, Selorm Dusu, said they are sure of bringing back glory should their players cooperate and listen to instruction.

“The way I have seen the SHS games and the College games, I believe when we get the players and train them and they also commit themselves, we will be able to go and win something and come back.”

Information on the Justification has been sent to all Physical Education teachers of the various schools and colleges in the region awaiting positive response and turn out at all venues.

Netball which wasn’t fully included in last year’s event at Kumasi leading to low number of regions participating, has got a full nod for this year’s festival slated for July 29 to August 9.

Meanwhile, the Volta Regional Netball Association with interim executives inaugurated last month, are keen on working assiduously to raise the standard of the game in the region.

By: Davis Nii Attuquaye Clottey/voltaonlinegh.com

Football: 2017/18 Division 1 League, Zone 3 Match Day 13 Wrap Up

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The excitements, pleasure and sorrow in the National Division One Zone 3 continued unabated across all league centers over the weekend as the quest for premiership status continues.

A total of 8 goals were recorded across all league centers with 4 home wins,1 away win and 3 draws.

At Tema, Accra Lions came back to winning ways as new signing Patrick Osei netted the only goal of the game. The 81st minute sublime strike was all they needed to deepen the relegation woes of Okyeman Planners. The win takes Accra Lions to 5th on the league log with 19 points while Okyeman Planners retain their second from bottom status with 10 points.

Kporvi Wisdom has managed to save the sinking image of home team Agbozume Weavers when they faced off visiting Danbort FC at the Agbozume Somey Park. Danbort under coach Laryea Kingston took the lead before Weavers drew parity. Danbort has won two previous matches putting them 11th on the log sheet with 15 points while Agbozume Weavers are currently bottom with 9 points from 13 league matches. The game ended 1-1.

In Akosombo, it was another sweet victory for league debutants Krystal Palace as they pimp Accra Great Olympics 2-0 to brighten their chances of survival. This was the second victory on a roll for Palace after edging past planners 2-1 in their previous fixture. For Great Olympics, this result goes a long way to suppressing their chances of making a premier league quick return. Oly have failed to win 7 of their previous matches and now places inside the relegation zone with 12 points at 14th position. Meanwhile Palace are placed 8th with 18 points.

Amidaus Professionals continue a fine home form with a gunge 1-0 win over 4th place Kotoku Royals. The result at the Tema Sports Stadium cancelled the 3-match consecutive win for the Oda lads as striker Richard Dzikoe was kept silent throughout the game. The victory for the home team takes them 12th on the log table with 14 points while Kotoku still maintain their 4th place with 23 points.

The MATS Park became a fortress for Mighty Jets in their latest attempt to fall Accra Young Wise. The Jets put a goal pass their visitors as they tried to wrestle their season back to good ways. The result means they are 4 points away from the drop zone and will seek to escape with more wining feats. Meanwhile, Accra Young Wise places 5th with 19 points on the table.

The Legon Park witnessed a barren game between home team Nania FC and regional brothers Sporting Mirren. Nania are just a point away from the relegation zone and are now in dire need of points if there are to survive the league. They place 13th with 13 points while sporting Mirren comes 7th with 18 points.

The Ghanaman Soccer Center of Excellence saw a top of the table clash between Uncle T FC and visiting Kpando Hearts of Lions. Lions needing a win to climb to the top of the table and did everything there is to be done to record a 2-0 away win. Gordon Akaminko scored the opener in the 24^th minute before Jones Owusu rounded it up. Lions now have 29 points at the summit of the table whiles Uncle T has 27 at the second spot.

Amahia Park saw Vision FC unable to pick the 3 maximum points away from premier league returnees Tema Youth. The game not devoid of fun and controversy ended 0-0 between both sides. Vision FC maintains 3rd spot with 24 points while Tema Youth places 6th with 19 points.

Matches continue this midweek (Wednesday) at various league centers:

Danbort vs Mighty Jets

Olympics vs Accra Lions

Heart of Lions vs Vision FC

Kotoku Royals vs Agbozume Weavers

Okyeman Planners vs Amidaus Professionals

Sporting Mirren vs Uncle T

Tema Youth fFC vs Akosombo Krystal Palace

Young Wise vs Nania FC

Division One League Zone 3 League Table

Heart of Lions- 29
Uncle T Stars -27
Vision FC- 24
Kotoku Royals- 23
Accra Lions FC -19
Tema Youth FC -19
Sporting Mirren -18
Krystal palace -18
Young Wise -17
Mighty Jets- 16
Danbort FC -15
Amidaus Professionals -14
Nania FC- 13
Great Olympics- 12
Okyeman Planners FC -10
Agbozume Weavers -9

By: Eric Eli Adzie/voltaonlingh.com

Over 30,000 candidates sit 2018 BECE in Volta Region

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Some 36,081 candidates are writing this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) across in the Volta region.

The candidates comprising, 19,154 boys and 16,922 girls from 1,312 public and private basic schools in the region are sitting the West African Examination Council’s (WAEC) organized examination in 128 exams centres.

Voltaonlinegh.com checks at some of the centres across the region on Monday indicated that, the weeklong examination took off smoothly with minimal hitches.

There were reports of absenteeism in some centres, including those in the Krachi Nuchumuru district, where ten candidates out of a little over one thousand were absent as of the start of the exams. Some of the candidates were also said to have traveled on boats to participate in the nationwide exams.

One of the absentees was said to be among the casualties of last week’s boat accident on the Volta Lake around Krachi.

Also at the Mawuli School centres in Ho, four candidates, made up of two boys and two girls were absent out of a total of 745 candidates.

Exams officials at the centre, explained that, one the absentees dropped out of school long before the commencement of the exams, whereas, e another was said to have travelled to Nigeria.

Two visually impaired students are also sitting the exams at the Mawuli and Kabore school centres respectively.

Meanwhile, Dr. Archibald Letsa the Volta Regional Minister, have admonished the candidates against cheating during the exams.

During a tour of some centres with official of the Ghana Education Service, Dr. Letsa told the candidates to write the papers with confidence and excel in order to enjoy the free senior High school programme of the government.

“You’re going to be the second batch of the free SHS policy and I want to you to write these exams in confidence, because you don’t have to worry about fees when you pass and qualify for SHS,” he stated.

By: Voltaonlinegh.com

Public Hearing on Keta Delta Block Begins Monday

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June 3, 2018

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold Public Hearing beginning Monday, June 4 to Friday, 8th June, 2018 in four municipal and district assemblies in the Keta Delta Block.

The 5-day Public Hearing which is in accordance with the Environmental Assessment Regulations 1991, LI 1652 (Regulation 17) will elicit concerns and expectations from citizens of Ketu South, Keta, South Tongu, all in the Volta Region, and Ada East District Assembly in the Greater Accra Region on the proposed onshore oil exploration.

The Hearing will be held at the respective district assembly halls except for Ada East (at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, Ada-Foah) from 9:00am each day. A final session will be organised for civil society organisations, media, society groups, NGOs and the general public at Keta ICT Centre.

The basin stretching five constituencies was awarded to an oil firm, Swiss African Oil Company in 2016, to carry out onshore exploration for the hydrocarbon, which is believed to be in large deposit in the area.

But even before the company commences exploration, there had been concerns from a section of the Ghanaian public warning that such a venture could endanger the environment and lives of the inhabitants as the exploration would be done on land unlike the offshore.

Recently, a group, Keta Municipal Vegetable Farmers and Marketers Association took to the streets of Anloga in the Municipality to oppose the use of the 3,000-square- kilometer-basin for the planned onshore exploration activities which they feared would be unfavourable to them.

With inscriptions such as ‘Keta Basin was designed by God for Shrimp farming,’ ‘Oil Exploration will destroy our fragile ecosystem,’ No Niger Delta Militancy in Anloland,’ among others, they sought to relate the yet-to-happen Keta Delta to Nigeria’s Niger Delta situation where crude oil exploration and drilling activities by Shell company adversely affected the inhabitants.

Meanwhile, PenPlusBytes, an NGO that has done extensive media training in oil and gas in collaboration with voltaonlinegh.com will provide digital coverage of the hearing. The general public are encouraged to follow Facebook and twitter handles @penplusbytes @oilgasghana @voltaonlinegh with the hashtag, #ketaoil to contribute to the discussions.

By: Ewoenam Kpodo/voltaonlinegh.com

GHA Begins Processes to Repair Damaged Portions of Sogakofe Bridge

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June 3, 2018

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The Ghana Highway Authority (GHA) has commenced procurement processes to repair damaged portions of the Lower Volta Bridge, Sogakofe in the South Tongu District of the Volta Region.

The Authority said it had begun the procurement processes in April this year and had submitted bids for the repair work on the Bridge on May 17, 2018.

This came to light when a delegation from the GHA led by the Director of Bridges, Mr Yakubu Koray on Friday, met with a cross section of concerned Tongu citizens at the District Assembly Hall, Sogakofe. The delegation listened to the concerns and suggestions of the people with regards to fixing the bridge.

Mr. Koray enumerated the Authority’s progress on efforts to have the bridge fixed. He disclosed that a team from the Authority will on Monday, June 4 conduct bid evaluation leading to the selection of a contractor for the repair works on the bridge.

He appealed to the citizens to be patient with the Authority, explaining that all the materials needed in repairing the bridge would have to be imported into the country, thus, it will take the selected contractor about three months to start work on the Bridge. He added that work will however be completed within a month once it starts.

Discussions to fix the damaged portions of the Lower Volta Bridge, the Longest in Ghana had become necessary after an accident occurred on the bridge Thursday evening claiming the life of a 20-year old Bestway Mortor, injuring three others.

The accident happened when one motorist tried to swerve a pothole and collided with another rider coming from the opposite direction who also tried to overtake.

Joe Gidisu (right) interacting with some participants

Meanwhile, there was an agreement to pair GHA engineers with those at the Assembly to mount multiple speed signs on the Bridge as well as other measures to forestall accidents on the bridge, by next week.

In attendance at the meeting were leading political leaders including former Minister for Roads and Highways and former MP for Central Tongu, current and former DCEs, current and former MPs, and the Paramount Chief of Tefle Traditional Area among others.

By: Ewoenam Kpodo/voltaonlinegh.com

Appeal Court Judge Cautions Judicial Staff to Observe Official Hours

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June 3, 2018

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A Justice of the Court of Appeal, His Lordship Justice N.C.A. Agbevor has cautioned staff of district courts against abandoning their duties for private gains and asked that they rather comply with legitimate hours for court activities which is from 8:30am to 4:00pm.

He described situations where courtrooms are left empty without judicial staff during official hours, as heartbreaking and called on the staff to eschew indiscipline behaviours.

“Some staff go to work at 10:00am because they say there are no cases. I have inaugurated about 5 District Courts in this region but have noted that after the inauguration some places become virtually empty which I believe would not be the case here”.

His Lordship Justice Agbevor gave the caution at a ceremony to inaugurate a district court at Ve-Golokuati in the Afadzato South District of the Volta Region.

According to him, government has put in place measures to ensure that the Judiciary lives up to standard and policies are being embarked on to hold judicial staff accountable for their actions.

He said the Judiciary cannot work against the ideas of the ruling government, neither would they oppose the legislations of the Assemblies, thus, he entreated District Chief Executives, Chiefs and people to ensure that issues of indiscipline among judicial workers are quickly brought to the appropriate authorities for rectification.

Justice Agbevor disclosed that Afadzato South District Court exists to coordinate and work hand in hand with other institutions in the District to ensure peace and development.

He therefore, asked the people to corporate with the staff towards achieving a common goal of strengthening the peaceful co-existence among the citizenry and appealed to them not to interfere in the process of justice delivery since that will hinder the peaceful environment needed to work.

The Volta Regional Minister, Dr Archibald Yao Letsa underscored the existence of a court system in any society in advancing the true course of justice.

“There is the need for courts to be established closer to the people to create the opportunity for them to seek redress on alleged infractions against the constitution or the laws of the State.”

He called on the people of the district to resort to legal means (the court) for resolution of their conflicts.

The District Chief Executive for the area, Lawyer Wisdom Seneadza said the presence of the Court in the District was a major relief to the people since they will no longer have to seek the services of a court outside the District.

He expressed optimism that the presence of the district court will relieve the District Police Service of the financial burden of having to persecute offenders of the law on behalf of the Attorney General outside the district and as well help distinguish between cases that can be adjudicated at traditional customary courts which was not the case in the absence of a court.

By: Collins Anku/voltaonlinegh.com

Rawlings Commemorates 2018 June 4 at Madina

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June 2, 2018

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Former President Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings will be delivering the keynote address at a durbar of cadres and activists to mark the 39th anniversary of the June 4 uprising.

The Founder of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and Leader of the June 4 Uprising will on Monday be joined by other speakers including NDC party chairman, Kofi Portuphy, Dan Abodakpi, Fritz Baffour, Samuel Nuamah Donkor, Ebi Bright and Lawrence Lamptey at the Madina Social Welfare School Park in the Greater Accra Region.

This was contained in a release dated June 1, 2018 and signed by Kobina Andoh Amoakwa, Director of Communications at the office of Mr. Rawlings.

Activities including a lecture at the National theatre held on Thursday, May 31 was to herald this year’s celebration which is under the theme, “Re-organising towards the Core Values”.

The release added, “Monday’s durbar is open to all sympathisers of the June 4 Uprising, the 31st December Revolution and members of the public.”

June fourth was the day junior officers and men of the Ghana Armed Forces led by Flt Lt Rawlings showed their revolution and rejection of the corruption and other negative practices that had engulfed the country at all levels leading to an almost breakdown of the economy.

Rawlings however handed over power to an elected government, three months of leading the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC).

By: Ewoenam Kpodo/voltaonlinegh.com

South Tongu Engages Stakeholders on Dilapidated Lower Volta Bridge

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June 2, 2018

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A stakeholders’ meeting is soon expected to commence at the South Tongu District capital, Sogakofe in the Volta Region.

The meeting which will be hosted by the District Chief Executive of the Area, Emmanuel Louis Agama will deliberate on the status and repair of the fast depreciating Lower Volta Bridge at Sogakofe.

The meeting had been provoked by the public outcry following Thursday evening’s accident involving two motorbikes on the bridge that claimed the life of a 20-year old Bestway Mortor and injured three others.

The accident according to sources, occurred when one motorist in trying to swerve a pothole, collided with the other one who was also attempting to overtake from the opposite direction.

Mr. Yao Amekor, an opinion leader in the area confirmed to voltaonlinegh.com that the meeting comes off this afternoon in an effort to find solution to the problem.

He said key stakeholders including Director of Bridges at the Ghana Highway Authority, Volta Regional Director of Highway among others, will be be part of the meeting to brief the Assembly on the arrangements to fix the problem.

He expressed gratitude to former Minister of Roads and Highway, Hon Joe Gidisu for wading in and activating his contacts to get people on their way to partake in the discussion hours after news of the accident broke.

The Lower Volta Bridge located on the Lagos-Accra-Abidjan highway, thus, witnesses heavy vehicular traffic on a daily basis, has for some years now, had some of its expansion joints become weak and exposed serving as death trap to motorists who attempt to dodge the potholes. Several appeals and complaints by residents to fix the problem are yet to yield results.

By: Ewoenam Kpodo/voltaonlinegh.com