Group Protest Oil Exploration in Keta Basin

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Members of the Keta Municipal Vegetable Farmers and Marketers Association on Thursday took to the streets of Anloga in a massive demonstration against a planned exploration of crude oil in the Keta basin of the Volta region.

The group is opposing the use of the 3,000 square kilometres basin, for onshore exploration activities, which they dread would destroy the environment and adversely impact their livelihoods.

The basin stretching five administrative districts in the southern Volta 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 large deposit in the area.

But even before the company commences actual work in the area, the group is raising red flag about the project.

Clad in red attire and armbands, the protestors marched briskly with placards to the Keta Municipal Assembly where they presented a petition to the President through the Municipal Chief Executive, demanding an abrogation of the said contract.

Inscriptions on some of the placards read, ‘Keta Basin was designed by God for Shrimp farming,’ ‘oil Exploration will destroy our fragile ecosystem,’ No Niger Delta Militancy in Anloland,’ among others.

The aggrieved residents posited that, giving out the ‘fragile’ basin for crude oil extraction, will for instance, destroy the Keta lagoon on which many people depend on for their livelihoods, as fishing, salt mining and irrigation farming, in addition to the pollution underground water sources.

They are therefore urging government to focus on a sustainable alternative use of the basin for agriculture and ecotourism purposes instead of endangering the lives of 600,000 inhabitants within the basin with the exploration.

By: Voltaonlinegh.com

Christian Group Donates to Cured Lepers in Ho

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Some inmates of Cured Lepers Village, Ho

A group of aged Christians known as Shepherd’s Centre of Ageing based in the Volta Region has donated clothes and food items to Cured Lepers Village in the capital, Ho as part of their activities to marking the New Year.

A delegation of the group, mostly women of about 70 to 80 years of age from different churches and led by a divisional queen mother of Asogli State, Mama Agblatsu, spent hours interacting with the inmates before presenting the items that included bags of rice, cooking oil, toiletries among others, to them.

The delegation took the beneficiaries through an hour of teaching and learning of the Holy Bible, health tips, storytelling and psychological education.

Speaking to voltaonlinegh.com after the presentation, Mama Agblatsu explained that the group planned to visit the Village earlier but could not due to some circumstances but remained resolute to make it happen to the glory of the Almighty.

“During the Christmas period we decided to show kindness to people so we were collecting items by times (from group members) but we couldn’t donate them during the Christmas time. During the New Year time too, many of our members traveled. Fortunately, this period is also for Christ, the reason why Lord brings goodness to people so we came to donate items contributed by members.”

She said although the members have not been financially sound to carry out the gesture, they have resolved to continue contributing together what they have to extend a helping hand to the needy especially the aged, out of love.

Nelson Atito the care taker of the Facility expressed gratitude to Sheperd’s Centre of Ageing and promised to ensure fair distribution of the items.

Presentation to the Cured Lepers Village

He disclosed that although the Cured Lepers Village has the needed facilities such as, Craft Centre, CHPs Compound, Vehicle and Accommodation, the people lack basic items including food and clothes to cater for themselves.

Mama Agblatsu therefore, on behalf of the Group appealed to the general public to help the Cured Lepers.

“Many people think that people are donating to them so they don’t lack but really when you see them it is good that people should donate things to them especially soap and food items, because when you look at them they cannot work as we can.”

Currently, the Facility accommodates over 80 Cured Lepers most of whom are the aged. The Centre also has one modern health centre where the inmates visit for regular medical check-ups.

By: Albert Kuzor/voltaonlinegh.com

Fire scare at Ho Municipal Hospital

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A fire scare at the Ho Municipal hospital has reportedly sent patients and nurses running for cover, Thursday afternoon.

The incident which was caused by the explosion of an electricity main switch at the Out-Patient Department (OPD) was quickly brought under control by one of the doctors with the use of an extinguisher.

An eyewitness told Voltaonline.com that, patients were waiting to take their turns in the consulting room, when one of the nurses detected smoke emanating from the main switch.

‘Moments later, it started exploding and people rushing out of the place, when one of the Doctors came out with the extinguisher to douse the fire’ the witness narrated.

The swift action of the doctor saved the situation even before the arrival of fire personnel from the Municipal fire station.

As of the time the news team was leaving the scene, cleaners at the facility were busily cleaning the dust left behind as result of the use of the extinguisher.

Hospital workers cleaning up the OPD after the incident

No damages or injury was recorded, as normalcy has since return to the facility.

By: Voltaonlinegh.com

How Players from the Volta Region Performed this Week

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Players from the Volta Region have been performing remarkably well for their various teams this season. For me as a Writer/ Sports Journalist from the region, I seek to follow, monitor and expose their exploits to the world.

A fine, prolific and unnoticed striker with Kotoku Royals has scored 6 goals in 10 league matches. Richard Dzikoe is his name.

This week featured players are another trio who are taking family football to the next level. All 3 brothers ( Esso Brothers) hail from Aflao and are playing week in week out for their respective clubs. They are Eric Esso (Kpando Hearts of Lions), Joseph Esso (Accra Hearts of Oak) and Jacob Esso (Sporting Mirren).

Belgium

Bernard Yao Kumordzi was absent in Kortrijk 2-1 loss to Zulte Waregem through injury.

Francis Amuzu was unused substitute for Anderlecht in their 2-1 win over Club Brugge.

Iceland

Former Dreams FC Midfielder Manuel Eli Keke enjoyed full action for Olafsvik in their 2-0 win at Ir Reykjavik.

Kazakhstan

Patrick Twumasi made a cameo appearance for Astana FC in their 1-0 loss at Shakhtar Karagandy.

Zhetysu Taldykorgan FC player, David Mawutor lasted 74 minutes in their 3-1 loss against Kairat Almaty.

Egypt

The Egyptian premier League is over and Wilson Akakpo and all other players are in their off season.

Portugal

Lumor Agbenyenu made a cameo appearance for Sporting Lisbon in their goalless draw against Benfica.

Sweden

Patrick Kpozo made substitute appearance for Ostersunds FK in their 2-0 home loss to Norrkoping.

Turkey

Beşiktaş Kayserispor Joseph Attamah was unused substitute.

In the Turkish League 2, Akaminko Jerry was left out of Eskisehirspor squad in their 3-0 win at Adanasapor AS.

France

Goalie Lawrence Ati-Zigi was unused substitute in Sochaux 1-3 loss to Clermont Foot 63

Belarus

There was no action for Dinamo Brest midfielder Saliw Babawo as he is currently in the national U-20 team camp in Ghana.

Ghana (Division One)

Defender Musah Amevor, Charles Quarcoo, Gabriel Nudakpa, Abednego Sarfo and Eric Esso all started for Kpando Hearts of Lions in their 2-0 home win over Tema Youth. Charles Quarcoo scored the opener on the 41st minute, assisted the second goal and got substituted on the 83rd minute. Gordon Akaminko made a cameo appearance on the 74th minute.Meanwhile, Samuel Agbenyega, a young graduate watched the game from the stands. Dickson Sakabutu was not part of the squad as he serves a 3-match suspension after receiving a red card in their last away game against Great Olympics.

Attacking winger Stephen Kofi Nargy continues his fine form for Kotoku Royals in their 0-0 away drawn game to league leaders Uncle T. Striker Richard Dzikoe started the game but was unable to continue his goal scoring form away. Selorm Klutse made a cameo appearance and lasted 20 minutes of the game.

There was no action for Uncle T. striker, Wisdom Kelvin Attamah. The striker has one goal to his credit this season. His inactivity is due to his higher education pursuit.

Daniel Aklamanu still mounted the post for Nania FC in their 2-0 win over Okyeman Planners at the Legon Park. The former Kpeve Lake United keeper has been so impressive this season. There was no action for striker Agbo Teh Perry as he continues his recovery process.

Julius Brempong Bita Ankamah has regained full fitness and will most definitely be in action for Accra Young Wise when they travel to Tema Sports Stadium to play Amidaus Professionals.

Melike Dzado Rich was unused substitute in Vision FC 1-0 win over Danbort FC.

Massawudu Inusah, a former player of Kwamekrom De Youngsters FC, was in the post and played full duration of the game as Danbort FC lost 2-0 to Vision FC.

Jacob Esso was named in the starting line-up for Sporting Mirren and lasted the entire duration in their 2-0 win over Accra Great Olympics at the Teshie MATS Park. The midfield enforcer has 1 goal to his credit this season. Meanwhile Festus Nutakor was unused substitute for the home team.

Ali Idrissu missed Agbozume Weavers 2-0, lost to Accra Lions due to injuries he sustained in their previous game against Akosombo Krystal Place.

Former Ho Hunters FC player Starboy Olamide Julius Anani aka Messi was named in the starting 11 for Proud United in their 1-1 away draw to King Faisal FC. There was another former Ho Hunters FC player Asare Saviour who watched proceedings from the bench for Proud United.

Ghana (Premier League)

James Akaminko started for Ash Gold and played full duration in their 0-0 drawn game with Elmina sharks. James is a cousin to Jerry and Gordon Akaminko.

Accra Hearts of Oaks encounter with Aduana Stars has been postponed due to Aduana campaign in the CAF inter club game. Joseph Esso is regular for the side.

Ivan Kpeglo watched Inter Allies 1-0 victory over Brekum Chelsea from the bench.

Asiwome Joy Fumador was not part of Brekum Chelsea travelling team to Inter Allies.

These are the players I kept my eyes on and look forward to discovering other guys from the region making it big in football.

By: Eric Eli Adzie/voltaonlinegh.com

Inclusion Ambassadors Resolve to Raise Level of PWDs Participation at Assemblies

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Participants in a pose after the meeting

A concept of designating influential individuals in society to advance the interests of People with Disabilities, (PWDs), has been conceived to raise the levels of PWDs participation in the decision making processes at the local governing areas.

The influential individuals, dubbed “Inclusion Ambassadors” who are knowledgeable about tenets of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, consistently speak for and push issues of PWDs at all governance forums.

Three districts, Akatsi-North, Central-Tongu, Nkwanta North as well as Nkwanta-South and Krachi-East Municipal Areas are pioneering this concept under the Stronger Voice Project, designed by VOICE-Ghana, a Ho-based non-governmental organisation (NGO), and supported by STAR-Ghana, with funding from UKaid, EU and DANIDA.

Planning Officers, Presiding Members, Inclusion Ambassadors, representatives of beneficiary communities and project organizers, at an evaluation meeting in Ho, were unanimous that the project has presented the assemblies with an active segment of society that can no longer be wished away.

Under the project, linkages are developed between PWD self-help groups, and their assemblies for the selection of development-projects that are of priority and also meet the mutual needs of all segments of the communities.

All the projects selected, including water systems, school blocks and a child weighing shed, are within the Medium Term Development Plans of the various local government areas.

The consensus opinion after group discussions, among other things was that PWDs should be trained in local governance processes.

Mr Francis Asong Executive Director of VOICE-Ghana was upbeat about the growing rapport between PWDs and Duty-Bearers at the Assemblies.

He said besides the Inclusion Ambassadors, beneficiary districts and municipalities have set up Disability Caucuses to promote issues concerning PWDs.

By: Sepenyo Dzokoto/voltaonlinegh.com

Asoglis Revert Annual Festival to Asogli Te Za

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Togbe Afede XIV, Agbgbomefia of Asogli State

The Asogli State has changed its annual celebration from Asogli Yam Festival to its original name, Asogli Te Za.

The restoration of the original name according to a press statement issued on May 8, 2018 and signed by secretary to the Asogli State Council, Mr. Stephen Tetteh, is to ensure the festival reflects its traditional and cultural roots.

Asogli Yam Festival, now Asogli Te Za is celebrated annually by the Chiefs (Togbewo, Mamawo) and the people of Asogli State in the Volta Region of Ghana. It is celebrated every September to thank God and also the gods and ancestors for a bumper harvest, and as an occasion to offer prayers for good health and prosperity.

The statement said the cultivation of yam which is called “ete” in Ewe, meaning, it is swollen, was started by a hunter who found the tuber in the forest on his hunting expedition during the famine period.

The statement further said the cultivation of yam started when the hunter cooked some of the tuber for a meal and hid the rest in the soil for use some other time. When he later went back for it, it had germinated and grown bigger.

The celebration was brought into Ghana by the Ewes when they migrated from Notse in the Republic of Togo where it is still celebrated.

Mr. Stephen Tetteh also added that “the restoration of the original name of the Asogli Yam Festival to Asogli Te Za coincides with the 15^th anniversary of the coronation of His Royal Majesty Togbe Afede XIV, Agbogbomefia of Asogli State.”

By: Ewoenam Kpodo/voltaonlinegh.com

Wheta Chief Appeals for Water

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Torgbui Ashiagbor IV, Dusifia of Wheta Traditional Area in the Ketu North Municipality of the Volta Region has appealed to government to provide potable drinking water for his people.

He said Wheta is the oldest township in the Municipality yet continues to suffer from water problem which is a major concern to its people.

Torgbui made the appeal during question and answer segment at the 2018 launch of National Town Hall Meetings on Monday, May 7, 2018 at Dzesime Park, Dzodze.

The town hall meetings is jointly led by the Ministry of Information, Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, and the Information Services Department to create a platform that will bring government closer to the people and to engender interactions between the people and government to propel development across the country.

It is expected to be held in all metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies (MMDAs) across the country where members of government will subject themselves to questions from people on how the resources they hold in trust are being spent.

Torgbui Ashiagbor expressed worry at the water problem which has persisted for ages, saying, he had it tough getting water for his bath to come for the launch of the programme.

In response, the Municipal Chief Executive, Mr. Anthony Avorgbedor assured that Wheta will soon get good drinking water because the Assembly has begun taking steps to drill boreholes in those communities to ensure residents have respite from water problems.

The Volta Regional Minister Dr. Archibald Yao Letsa in an address at the inaugural ceremony said the launch of the town hall meetings is important and a sign that the President Nana Akufo-Addo is committed to addressing the needs of the citizenry.

Deputy Minister for Local Government and Rural Development in a goodwill message on behalf of the Minister, Hajia Alima Mahama urged all to take keen interest and to actively participate in the programme to serve the intended purpose.

Meanwhile, the minister for Information, Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid who launched the programme called on the citizenry to support the President and his government to deliver more life changing programmes and policies for improved lives.

By: Ewoenam Kpodo/voltaonlinegh.com

HTU Defeats Mawuli in a Tight Game; EPUC Withdraws From VRHL

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Ho Technical University (HTU) male Handball team has defeated Mawuli Senior High School (SHS) narrowly in week 12 of the Volta Regional Handball League at the Ho Sports Stadium on Saturday, May 5.

HTU who were tied on 4 points with both Stars of Asha (SOA) and Mawuli needed a goal more than their opponents to win the match which many would tag, titanic. The game never saw any difference between the two but the tertiary side finally emerged winners with a 29-30-result.

Mawuli who represented the Central Zone Sports at the Inter Zonal competition in March after coming tops in the Inter schools Sports festival became a torn in the flesh of HTU who had to work harder to gain victory on the afternoon.

The tempo with which the game began continued throughout the end of first quarter where the scores stood at 12-12.

It was a display of technically and tactically beautiful handball last Saturday at the Ho Sports Stadium Handball court where HTU scores and Mawuli leveled.

The win for HTU keeps them on top with 6 points, 2 points adrift 2nd and 3rd places, Stars of Asha and Mawuli.

Sadly, Evangelical Presbyterian University College (EPUC) withdrew from the league as they served the Association with a letter on the day of their match against Mawuko Girls SHS and Sokode SHS (Sostech) respectively.

EPUC who won Handball Gold and Silver for male and female respectively at the recently held PUSAG games at Kumasi cited reasons for their withdrawal being a decision by the school’s management.

Signs from SOSTECH Technical Handlers also show they might not continue with the league as they were missing for their match on Saturday, coupled with unresponsive several calls made by officials of the league and the Association.

The league however, continues on Saturday, May 12, at the Ho Sports Stadium with SOA female playing Mawuko at 12noon. HTU will then lock horns with St. Prospers SHS (Prosco) at 1:30pm before SOA male meets up with Mawuli at 3:00pm.

Meanwhile, the executives of the Volta Regional Handball Association will meet on Friday, May 11 to deliberate on issues surrounding the justification and participation at the upcoming National Sports Festival in July/August at Cape Coast.

By: Davis Nii Attuquaye Clottey/voltaonlinegh.com

DJ Ricky Augustine Is Volta’s Best DJ

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DJ Ricky Augustine has beaten competitions from DJ Karanja, DJ Barma, DJ Teller, DJ Cyril, DJ Cantonna and Dr J to win the Best DJ – Volta Region at the just ended 2018 Ghana DJ Awards.

The 6^th edition of the prestigious award scheme, Ghana DJ Awards took place on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC).

The award scheme seeks to awards all disc jockeys across the 10 Regions of Ghana for contributing their quota to promoting local Ghanaian music.

DJ Cantonna despite losing the competition congratulated DJ Ricky Augustine for winning the award for the region.

At the national level, the event had DJ Vyrusky crowned as the Overall DJ of the year to the delight of the patrons who thronged the venue to witness this year’s awards.

Below is the full list of winners at the 2018 Ghana DJ Awards:

Overall DJ of the year – DJ Vyrusky

Best Highlife DJ of the year – Oyoko Dehyi3

Best Hiplife DJ of the year – DJ Slim

Reggae/Dancehall DJ of the year – King Lagazee

Best Male Radio DJ of the year – DJ Slim

DJ song of the year – One Corner (Patapaa)

Life Achievement Award of the year recipient – Mark Okraku Mantey

Best International DJ of the year – Cuppy Music

DJ/Artiste Collaboration of the year – DJ Vyrusky (Adwenfi ft Kuami Eugene and Shatta Wale)

Record Promoter of the year – DJ Vyrusky

Best Female DJ of the year – DJ Nyce

Gospel DJ of the year – Papa Bills

Best Campus DJ of the year – iPhone DJ

Best Nightclub DJ of the year – Vision DJ

Scratch DJ of the year – DJ Mpesempese

Best Event DJ of the year – DJ Mic Smith

Artiste DJ of the year– DJ Shiwaawa

By: voltaonlinegh.com

2018 MTN SWAG Awards Captured in Pictures

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Sports Minister Presenting an award to Dogboe (in hat)

The 43rd MTN Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) Awards came off last Friday, May 5, 2018 at the Accra International Conference Centre.

The Awards ceremony had IBO World Featherweight champion, Isaac Dogboe known as the “Royal Storm” crowned the Sports Personality of the year 2017 and also as the Professional boxer of the year.

Other sportsmen and women were also honoured for their various roles in promoting sports in the country.

It was a night full of glamour and entertainment.

See Pictures of the SWAG Awards captured by Skefotos for voltaonlinegh.com