The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has announced the successful completion of repair works at the Kpeve headworks in the Volta Region.
The repairs, which were necessitated by a pump breakdown on New Year’s Eve, were completed on January 6, restoring water supply to the Ho township.
According to a statement released by GWL, the company expressed gratitude for the understanding and cooperation of residents during the disruption period.
The restoration of water supply is expected to bring relief to households, businesses, and institutions severely impacted by the outage.
President-elect John Dramani Mahama has announced key appointments to the Office of the President, ahead of his inauguration on January 7, 2025.
In a statement issued by Mr. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, MP-Elect and Aide to the President-elect, Mr. Mahama named Mr. Julius Debrah as his Chief of Staff, a position he previously held.
Dr. Callistus Mahama, former Head of the Local Government Service, has been appointed as the Executive Secretary to the President, while former Interior Minister, Mr. Prosper Douglas Bani, has been named as the Head of the Interim Security Taskforce.
Other appointments include Dr. Valerie Sawyerr, a former Deputy Chief of Staff, who returns as Senior Presidential Advisor, Governmental Affairs, and Mr. Augustus Goosie Tannoh, an NDC stalwart, who has been appointed as the Presidential Advisor Responsible for 24-hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development.
Ms. Marietta Agyeiwaa Brew, a former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, has been appointed as the Legal Counsel to the President, while Mr. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, MP-Elect and Aide to the President-elect, has been named as the Ag. Spokesperson to the President. The appointments take effect on January 7, 2025.
The Volta Parliamentary Caucus is set to welcome six new faces to the ninth Parliament, all of whom are part of the 18 NDC MPs-elect from the region.
The ninth Parliament is slated to be inaugurated at midnight on January 7, 2025.
The new MPs are Eric Edem Agbana (Ketu North), Maxwell Kwame Lukutor (South Tongu), Edem Richmond Kofi Kpotosu (Ho Central), Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo (Hohoe), Frank Afriyie (Afadjato South), and Sebastian Deh (Kpando).
These first-time legislators are expected to bring fresh perspectives and ideas to the table as part of the 276 Members of Parliament elected to serve in the 9th Parliament.
Meanwhile, there are only two women among the 18 MPs-elect, a decrease from the four women in the outgoing 8th Parliament. They include Abla Dzifa Gomashie of Ketu South and Joycelyn Tetteh of North Dayi.
The Ho Municipality is facing a severe water crisis, leaving residents and businesses struggling to access the essential commodity.
The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) shut down its Kpeve headworks for emergency repairs on January 1, 2025, resulting in a prolonged water shortage in the area.
Residents have been forced to rely on alternative sources, including wells and private tanker services, which come at a significant cost.
Food vendors, who rely heavily on water for their daily operations, are among the hardest hit. “We are struggling to get water for cooking and cleaning, and it’s affecting our business and customers,” Seyram, a food vendor at the Ho lorry station, told VoltaOnline.
The situation, this news portal gathered, is also affecting health facilities, which are relying on water reservoirs that may soon run dry if the supply is not restored quickly.
Public health officials are warning of a potential outbreak of waterborne diseases, such as cholera and typhoid, if the situation is not addressed promptly.
“The situation is dire, and we urge residents to take precautions and maintain good hygiene practices to prevent the spread of diseases,” Vivian, a Public Health practitioner, told VoltaOnline in an interview.
Despite assurances from GWCL that its emergency response team is working to repair the fault and restore water supply as soon as possible, residents are growing impatient, and the situation is becoming increasingly dire.
President-elect John Dramani Mahama has mandated the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Leadership to nominate Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin as Speaker of the 9th Parliament.
This was contained in a press statement issued by Mr. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Aide to the President-elect. According to the release, the decision was made in consultation with the National Executive and Parliamentary Leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
It noted that the Rt. Hon. Bagbin, a veteran politician, has had a distinguished career in Parliament, serving as Member of Parliament for Nadowli, Minority and Majority leader, and currently as Speaker of the 8th Parliament. His wealth of experience would be crucial in guiding the affairs of Parliament during this critical period in Ghana’s democratic development, the release stated.
The President-elect Mahama also expressed confidence that under the Rt. Hon. Bagbin’s leadership, Ghana’s Parliament will be strengthened to deliver effectively on its oversight responsibilities, the statement added.
Meanwhile, the Speaker, in a separate statement, expressed appreciation to the President-elect for the confidence reposed in him and pledged to judiciously discharge his mandate to strengthen Parliament and ensure smooth government business.
The Speaker, together with the MPs-elect, will be sworn-in on the midnight of January 7, marking the beginning of a new chapter in Ghana’s democratic journey.
The Ho Technical University (HTU) in the Volta Region has achieved a major milestone with the appointment of its first female Associate Professors.
A public notice issued by the Registrar and Secretary to the University Council, Dr. Christopher K. Amehoe, said the University’s Council, at its 117th Regular Meeting on Friday, January 3, approved the promotion of two Senior Lecturers, Dr. Eli Ayawo Atatsi and Dr. Elizabeth Dzigbordi Obinnim, to the rank of Associate Professor.
Prof. Atatsi, from the Department of Management Sciences, HTU Business School, is currently the Dean of International Programmes and Institutional Linkages. She holds a Ph.D. in Management from the Open University of Heerlen, Netherlands, and has served in various capacities, including Head of the Departments of Applied Modern Languages and Communication, and Management Sciences.
On the other hand, Prof. Obinnim, from the Department of Fashion Design and Textile, Faculty of Art and Design, is also the current Dean of Student Affairs. She holds a Ph.D. in Fashion Education and Management from the Business University of Costa Rica. She has also served as Ag. Dean of the Faculty of Art and Design, Head of Department of Fashion Design and Textiles, and Coordinator of Apprenticeship and Access Programmes of the University.
Their appointments take effect from October 7 and October 8, 2024, respectively. The Registrar noted that the Council commended the two professors for their scholarly achievements, noting that their publications meet the acceptable standards of reputable universities globally.
“The University Council congratulates Prof. Atatsi and Prof. Obinnim on attaining this feat as the first female Associate Professors the University has produced,” the statement added.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has kicked off the process of appointing Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) ahead of the inauguration of President-elect John Mahama.
In a circular sighted by VoltaOnline, General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey has directed the NDC Regional Executives to work closely with Constituency Executives, MPs-elect, and the council of elders to receive and vet applications for the vacant MMDCE positions.
‘Each district must submit a list of three shortlisted candidates to the National Secretariat for the President-elect’s consideration,’ the General Secretary noted.
He added that, the selection criteria should prioritize balance within constituencies, considering the geographical representation of MPs.
He also reaffirmed the party’s commitment to transitioning to non-partisan elections for MMDCEs during President Mahama’s term, and thus stressed on the need for applicants to embody the principles of unity, development, and service.
The NDC led by President-elect John Dramani Mahama will assumed governance of the country on January 7, 2025, having overwhelmingly won the December 7, 2024 general elections.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Wednesday delivered his final State of the Nation Address to Parliament, touting his administration’s achievements and leaving behind a legacy of a working Ghana.
“I leave behind a Ghana that is working,” President Akufo-Addo declared, as he reflected on his eight-year tenure. The President highlighted significant gains in the economy, infrastructure development, education, and job creation.Ghana’s economy, he noted, had recovered strongly, with a GDP growth rate of 7.2 percent in the third quarter of 2024.
In the area of infrastructure, President Akufo-Addo cited the construction of over 12,000 kilometers of roads and numerous interchanges, as well as the transformation of the Takoradi Harbour into a world-class facility.
The Free SHS and Free TVET policies, he said, had enabled 5.7 million young Ghanaians to access secondary education, while initiatives like the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) and the Ghana Enterprises Agency had supported 1.6 million Ghanaians and created over 100,000 jobs.
He further highlighted the progress made on the Agenda 111 hospitals project, with three hospitals already completed. He expressed his hope that his successor will complete the remaining projects to strengthen Ghana’s healthcare infrastructure.
President Akufo-Addo however acknowledged that challenges still existed, including the ongoing conflict in Bawku and the need to combat corruption.
He expressed gratitude to Ghanaians for the opportunity to serve and congratulated President-elect John Dramani Mahama on his victory.
The President’s farewell speech marked the beginning of a transition period, as Ghana prepares for the inauguration of a new administration led by President-elect John Mahama and his NDC party on January 7, 2025.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has outlined a series of activities to celebrate the inauguration of President-elect John Dramani Mahama on January 7, 2025.
In a circular to all Regional Chairmen, NDC General Secretary Hon. Fifi Fiavi Kwetey first congratulated the party’s regional and constituency executives, as well as its members, for their hard work and dedication that led to the party’s victory in the 2024 General Elections.
According to the document sighted by VoltaOnline, the party detailed various activities at both the constituency and national levels to celebrate the party’s victory and the inauguration of President-elect Mahama.
The events, scheduled from January 4-12, 2025, include victory celebrations across all 276 constituencies, a victory walk, and a concert in Accra, Islamic and Christian Thanksgiving, among others.
The inauguration of President-elect Mahama is expected to attract thousands of Ghanaians, including foreign dignitaries at the Black Star Square in Accra, on Tuesday, January 7.
The Ghana Water Company Ltd (GWCL) in the Volta Region has announced emergency repair works at the Kpeve headworks, affecting water supply to several communities including the Regional Capital, Ho.
According to a press release issued by GWCL on Thursday, January 2, 2025, the affected areas include Peki, Have, Bame, Akrofu, Ziave, Klefe, and the entire Ho township. The company has assured the public that its emergency response team was working around the clock to repair the fault and restore water supply as soon as possible.
The company also apologized for the inconvenience caused and expressed appreciation for the public’s understanding during this period.
Affected residents have been advised to make alternative arrangements for their water needs until the repair works are completed.
