Sukuvi Nufiala Dze Afɔku Le Nkwanta Mɔ Dzi

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Nyatakakawo ɖee fia be lɔri fɔku aɖe dzɔ ɖe nufiala aɖe yiwo hehe xɔm le nufiala heƒe sukuwo me le Amuga nutoa mea dzi.

Dzɔgbevɔe sia dzɔ le esime wonɔ mɔ zɔm tso Amuga Nutome ɖo ta Pusiga, le Dzogbe-Ɣedzeƒe Nutome hena woƒe takpekpe gã wɔwɔ le Gbewaa College of Education Nufialawo Heƒe Sukua me.

Le nutsotsoa ŋua, υufɔkua dzɔ anɔ abe fie ga enyi lɔƒo ene le Kuɖa, dzinu enea ƒe ŋkeke blaeve-vɔ -atɔa gbe le ƒe sia me.

Sukuvi nufiala siawo do ŋgɔ wɔ kpekpe aɖe le Amedzofe E. P. College of Education sukua me hafi kpɔtɔ nɔ mɔzɔzɔa dzi yim hena gomekpɔkpɔ le takpekpe bubu ma me.

Nyatakakawo de dzesie be, ame aɖewo xɔ abi vevie to afɔkua me alebe wokɔwo yi atikewɔƒe yi te ɖe nuadzɔƒea ŋua me hena asitɔtrɔ le wo ŋu.

Nutsotso bubu aɖe ɖe eme be, hafi takpekpe gã ma nadze Gbewaa suku kpoa dzia, Ŋgɔgbetɔ na Sukuvi Nufialawo le Gbewaa College of Education sukua me ha kpɔ afɔku do ŋgɔ alebe eya ƒe agbe tsi eme nublanuitɔe.

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Togbega Gabusu Seeks Muslim Prayer for Eastern Corridor Road Completion

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April 30, 2018

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A section of Eastern Corridor road- Volta Region — A section of Eastern Corridor road

The Overlord of Gbi Traditional Council, Togbega Gabusu VI has called on Muslim faithful to pray for the Eastern Corridor Road project which was awarded some years ago to be completed.

Works on the Eastern Corridor Road project stalled for lack of funds and non-payment to contractors resulting in the contractors abandoning the project.

The road which cuts across eight administrative districts of the Volta Region and is expected to reduce travelling time from the south to the north of the country is in deplorable state with the worse and dangerous portions between Hohoe and Jasikan, Jasikan and Kadjebi as well as areas around Kpassah and Damanko.

Togbega Gabusu asked that Muslims put the prayer for the completion of the road before Allah and added that he would readily visit any mosque to offer sacrifice of praise if that prayer request is answered.

He was speaking at a durbar last Saturday to climax the 24^th annual national Ramadan Conference held at Hohoe, Volta Region from 27^th-29^thApril, 2018.

The conference brought together delegates of Muslim Umah from all ten regions of Ghana as part of the preparations to embark on their spiritual journey.

Togbega also spoke briefly on the theme of the Conference, The Need for Peace, The Role of the Muslim. He underscored the need for religious tolerance among Ghanaians for peace and development

“Human beings all over the world believe in a Supreme Being. It is required of each of us to live in peace with one another whether Muslims, Christians or Traditionalists.”

National and regional Imams, government officials, chiefs and other dignitaries who were also in attendance added their voice to the call for peace among Ghanaians.

Meanwhile, in a communique compiled by Chairman, Alhaji M. Ghazali Yakubu and Secretary, Hon Alhaji Baba N. Dawud of the sub-committee appointed by the delegates, and issued at the conference said it is expected that Muslims commence this year’s Ramadan fasting on Tuesday, May 15 or Wednesday, May 17.

“The first day for the sighting of the moon shall start on Monday, 14^th day of May when Sha’ban shall be 29 days. If sighted, Tuesday, 15^th day of May becomes the first day of Ramadan 2018. If not sighted, Tuesday, 15^th May shall be the 30^th day of Sha’ban then Wednesday, 16^th day of May shall automatically be the first day of Ramadan 2018.”

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad.

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Ghana Crowned ACA T20 Champions

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April 30, 2018

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The senior national men’s Cricket Team have been crowned Champions of the Africa Cricket Association (ACA) T20 Africa Cup, North West Africa Qualifier after beating Nigeria in the finals at the Tafawa Balewa Square.

The current ICC World Africa T20 Champions brilliantly accomplished this feat by winning all 6 matches played in the competition from the preliminaries.

In the final game against the host nation on Sunday, April 29, Ghana won toss and opted to field with Julius Horlali Mensah who took 5 catches, named Man of the Match.

Nigeria, with revenge on their minds after losing thrice to Ghana on home soil, went all out and scored 109 runs, for 9 wickets. Ghana scored 110 runs, for 3 wickets in 16.2 overs and won by 7 wickets.

Ghana has thus beaten Nigeria 4 times within 2 weeks; twice in the ICC tournament and twice in the ACA tournament.

The ACA T20 tourney which began 2 days after the ICC competition wrapped up with a short closing ceremony and dinner at the Tafawa Balewa Square.

Chairperson of ACA, Jackie Janmohamed in her closing remarks congratulated all the teams for having a good tournament and exhibiting good sportsmanship. She urged all, to keep the spirit of the game high and raise the standard in Africa.

Ghana’s David Nii Ashong Ankrah was adjudged player of the tournament. He also won the best fielder Accolade. Simon Ateak won the Best Batsman Award, while Nigeria’s Felix Iteougu Chibuike was adjudged the Best Bowler.

Gambia’s Captain Mbaye Dumbuya received an Award for being the best behaved player. There were other Awards, which went to the Umpires, sponsors, Officials and players.

Ghana and Nigeria, have however qualified from the North West region for the upcoming ACA T20 Africa Cup at a yet to be named venue and date. The maiden ACA T20 Africa Cup which was launched in Nigeria (North West Africa) will have similar competitions in Eastern and Northern Africa.

By: Davis Nii Attuquaye Clottey/voltaonlinegh.com

Lands Minister, Amewu Adjudged 2017 Most Distinguished Minister

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April 30, 2018

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The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr. John Peter Amewu has been honoured as the Most Distinguished Minister for the year 2017 at this year’s Ghana Entrepreneurs and Corporate Executive Awards in Accra.

The awards organised by the Entrepreneurs Foundation of Ghana (EFG) on Saturday night at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel, recognised Mr. Amewu’s outstanding leadership in the government’s anti galamsey (illegal mining) fight.

The fight is intended to curb the activities of illegal local and foreign (mostly Chinese) miners which have caused excessive destruction of the country’s vegetation cover and water bodies.

Mr. Amewu, a former Municipal Chief Executive for Hohoe in the Volta region, since his appointment to the Ministry of Lands and Natural resources last year, has been in the frontline, implementing policy measures and strategies to curb the menace which has become a national crisis.

One of such measures was the deployment a joint Military and Police anti-galamsey task force, christened, Operation Vanguard who are out in the galamsey endemic areas of the country’s mining areas, arresting the miscreant miners and putting them before the law courts.

Mr Amewu receiving a presentation at the awards

In addition, heavy duty equipment of these illegal miners get to vandalised to deter their activities.

The Entrepreneurs and Corporate Executive Awards was to inspire and recognise the most successful and respectful entrepreneurs, business executives and corporate executives, who own or manage successful organisations in the private and public sectors.

By: Lambert Coffie/Voltaonlinegh.com

Ghana, Nigeria Clash in ACA T20 Qualifier Final

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April 29, 2018

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Ghana locks horns with Nigeria in an epic final in the ACA Africa T20 North West Africa Regional Qualifiers at the Tafawa Balewa Square on Sunday, April 29, after both countries won their semi-final matches on Saturday.

Ghana, who played Gambia in the first semis won toss and chose to field. Gambia scored 59 runs, for 9 wickets while Ghana scored 60 runs, for 1 wicket in 7.3 overs.

Ghana won the game by 9 wickets and captain of the side, Isaac Otuafo Aboagye was adjudged Man of the Match. Isaac scored 31 runs, off 20 balls and took 3 wickets for 9 runs in 4 overs.

Nigeria, later in the day also defeated Sierra Leone by 7 wickets. After winning the toss, the host opted to field first. Sierra Leone scored 33 runs, all out in 7.5 overs, while Nigeria scored 34 runs, for 3 wickets in 3.5 overs.

Ghana and Nigeria will be meeting for the second time in the ACA competition and for the third time within two weeks in Lagos.

Ghana, in all those meetings have triumphed over their nemesis, including the finals of the ICC World T20 Africa Qualifier A in which they won by 4 wickets after a 73 runs, all out in 19.4 overs and 74 runs, for 6 wickets in 13.4 overs results on Saturday, April 21.

Speaking with Voltaonline Sports, Ghana’s Coach, Kodam Kofi Anefie said they have proven to be the best.

“We are certain of a win because we have shown everybody and everything that we are the best. We only pray that officiating will be excellent for both teams. Apart from that, we don’t have any problem.”

Ghana has over the years suffered several defeats from the hands of Nigeria and is working on clearing the entire deficit.

However, it will still be a difficult final for both teams, as the host will also come all out to prove a point on home soil.

Ghana Cricket has the support of Africa World Airlines and Bethel Logistics, as well as the government as they seek to continue their dominance in Africa.

By: Davis Nii Attuquaye Clottey/voltaonlinegh.com

GJA-Volta Marks World Press Freedom with a Business Development Forum at Nkwanta

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Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Volta Region chapter on Wednesday, April 25, marked the 2018 International Press Freedom Day ahead of the mandated May 3, with a business development caucus at Nkwanta, capital of the Nkwanta-South Municipal.

The forum formed part of GJA regional chapter’s flagship project to spur the founding, development and modernization of businesses in the Volta Region, with backing from the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) Volta-Eastern chapter.

The forum which was facilitated by the Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC) and the Nkwanta Municipal Assembly and themed, Reviving Local Industries, provided the platform for business people to interact with bureaucrats, business development officers and journalists.

Among the business people in attendance were cassava, yam and rice farmers and marketers, gari processers, traders, garage owners, dressmakers, carpenters and honey makers.

There were also representatives of the Ministry of Trade and Industries, National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI) and Gratis, makers of light processing industrial machines.

Mr John Thasun, Nkwanta Municipal Chief Executive, (MCE), said agriculture is the bedrock of the economy of the area with about 140,000 population. The municipality which shares borders with Togo has a dual vegetation area; forested as well as deciduous and with a mixed climate.

The Municipality has sprawling valley bottoms and rolling hills and with an expansive National Park, Kyabobo- 360 square kilometers.

The area, experts say, has the capacities to be an expansive granary of the country and a tubers production haven.

The MCE believes these factors coupled with the government’s Planting for Food and Jobs and a cashew cultivation agenda, among other programmes including, artisans skill upgrade programme, would raise the economic stakes of the area.

Human Resource Manageress of Agya Appiah Bitters Limited, Mrs Tenkorang stressed the need for all businesses to be registered so they could be traceable and available for genuine business transactions.

Anthony Bells Kafui Kanyi, GJA Volta Chairman also emphasised the need for journalists to pursue stories that would bring up issues that negatively affect businesses, such as bad roads, credit sourcing, unreliable power supply among others for discussion.

Earlier, Journalists stopped over at Volta Red, an oil palm processing factory near Kadjebi, where the managers said business was good but wanted government’s support with some form of irrigation to considerably increase production on their farms.

Ghana will on May 3, host this year’s International World Press Freedom Day on the theme “Keeping Power in check: Media Justice and the Rule of Law.

By: Sepenyo Dzokoto/voltaonlinegh.com

Stigmatising People Living with HIV Cruel- Dr Ashinyo

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April 29, 2018

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The Volta Regional HIV/TB Coordinator, Dr Anthony Ashinyo has appealed to the public to desist from the discrimination and stigmatization of persons living with HIV.

According to him, labeling persons living with HIV as promiscuous, deviant and deserving of the epidemic is cruel and inimical to efforts and programmes to end the HIV epidemic.

Dr. Ashinyo said there are different ways that a person can get infected with HIV including use of non-sterile equipment, multiperson use of injecting equipment, through delivery, contact with body fluid, breastfeeding, and not just through unprotected sex.

He made this known at a day’s workshop organised by the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) to hold an interactive session with Health Reporters and Senior Editors from the Eastern and Volta regions on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Ho in the Volta Regional capital.

The workshop aimed to increase knowledge on HIV and AIDS, focus on regional perspective and challenges in reporting on HIV and AIDS issues, share current information on the epidemic and progress made in the national response

Also, to empower media personnel to initiate more programs and stories on HIV and AIDS and update media on new terminologies used in writing HIV and AIDS news.

He said AIDS is not a deadly disease describing it as, “syndrome of opportunistic infections and diseases that develop as the body’s immune systems are suppressed due to HIV infection.”

He therefore, advocated for people to undergo tests to know their HIV status to take caution to remain negative if tested negative or get support (Antiretroviral therapy)to manage one’s status if tested positive in ending the AIDS epidemic as a public health threat.

Heart-Heart Ambassadors who were in attendance also added their voice to putting an end to discrimination and stigmatization of persons living with HIV.

They called for a change in how the epidemic is referred to in many Ghanaian languages, for instance in Ewe, “ Dikanaku” (Grow-lean-and-die) which suggest the disease is deadly and scare people from even attempting to know their status.

Meanwhile, technical coordinators of the two regions in briefs on regional response updated the gathering on the achievements of the Commission in their respective regions.

They included building capacity of focal persons to effectively coordinate decentralised response, use of social media to disseminate information among key stakeholders and reaching out to persons living with HIV, among others.

However, lack of financial resources, loss to follow-up, non-availability of lay counselors, lack of food and good nutrition to prisoners and false claim of HIV cure, etc were pointed out as challenges to ending the AIDS epidemic.

By: Ewoenam Kpodo/voltaonlinegh.com

Dogboe Becomes Ghana’s Youngest Ever World Champion

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Dogboe becomes Ghana's youngest world champ — Dogboe, Ghana's youngest world champ

Young Ghanaian boxer Isaac Dogboe has become the country’s eighth world champion after knocking out Jessie Magdaleno to claim the WBO Super Bantamweight/junior featherweight title.

The bout came off at the Liacouras Center on the campus of Temple University in Philadelphia, USA, in the early hours of Sunday.

Both undefeated boxers came into the fight with high hopes, after the pre-bout weigh-ins were dominated by foul words labeled at each other.

Dogboe had described his Mexican opponent as the “worst world champion ever” with Magdaleno also referring to the Ghanaian as a noise maker.

However, it was Magdaleno to have the better of the opening exchanges by handing Dogboe, a first round knockdown.

The 23-year-old recovered in the second round, combining a couple of jabs which proved too fast for the Mexican to handle.

The Ghanaian dominated the contest right from the second round and finally landed the winning punch in the eleventh round.

First, the ‘Royal Storm’ knocked Magdaleno down but the champion quickly rose to continue with the bout.

However, a second knockdown proved damaging as the referee had to stop the bout in Dogboe’s favour for a TKO.

The young Ghanaian boxer’s record now stands at 19 bouts, 19 wins, with no losses or draws.

Dogboe also becomes Ghana’s youngest ever world champion and eighth in history – after winning the WBO Super Bantamweight/junior featherweight title.

Source: yen.com.gh

Woanyah embarks on 5-day Thank You Tour

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April 28, 2018

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Newly elected Volta Regional Chairman of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Makafui Kofi Woanyah, has embarked on a five-day thank you tour to the twenty-six constituencies in the region.

His visit is to show appreciation to the delegates in the various constituencies following his landslide victory in the Regional Delegates Conference of the party held on Saturday, April 21, at Hohoe.

Mr. Woanyah has reiterated his pledge and readiness to work for the growth of NPP in the region through the provision of constituency offices and modes of transport in all 26 constituencies to facilitate party work.

“My administration would embark on building of offices in the first year and equip it with brand new pick-up to be able to link communities across the constituencies to enable maximum output.”

He made the pledge on his first day of the tour of the region. The tour which began on Thursday, April 26, had already been to Afadjato South through to Kpando, Biakoye, Krachi West and Nchumuru constituencies.

Mr. Woanyah, also the former Regional Organizer of the party, said he and his team will work to bridge the gap between the party and the government and called on all to put the last Saturday’s election behind them, forge ahead in unity in order for the party to retain power in the 2020 general elections

“Forgive me if I have wronged you in the heat of the campaign, it’s all over and we are one family. Hesitate not to call me with your suggestions and directions. I am going to be chairman for all NPP members.”

“The agenda 3/30 percent votes is on course. We shall do all we can together to increase the number of seat from one to three while ensuring that we increase our votes threshold to 30 percent,” he assured.

Krachi East Constituency Chairman, Christopher Yaw Ahenkorah (Castro) commended the Regional Chairman for the tour of the constituencies after the conference saying, it is a sign of good leadership.

“This visit is a proof of the cordial relations between your office and the constituencies. I am optimistic that you will soar higher in leadership considering the way you have begun.”

Meanwhile, the Regional Chairman who is touring the region in the company of his campaign team, led by David Nkabonam (Regional Youth Organizer), Elikem Sewordor (Director of Operations), Innocent Papa Gobah (Media and Public Relations Officer), Prince Adjorlolo, in charge of logistics and Emmanuel Quarshie (Special Aide), is expected to end the visit on Sunday in Keta and Anlo Constituencies, his home base.

By: Ewoenam Kpodo/voltaonlinegh.com

Teacher Trainees involved in Accident on Eastern Corridor Road

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April 27, 2018

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TTAG AGM Amedzofe — File Photo: TTAG Volta delegates at one of their conference

Teacher Trainees from the Volta Sector of the Teacher Trainees Association of Ghana (TTAG Volta) has been involved in a gory accident on the Eastern Corridor road.

The Accident occurred at about 8:00pm on Wednesday, April 25,2018 around Nkwanta in the Volta Region when the trainees were travelling to Pusiga in the Upper East Region to attend the 23rd Annual General Assembly of the Teacher Trainees Association of Ghana (TTAG) hosted by the Gbewaa College Of Education.

The Trainees were coming from the Amedzope E. P College of Education where they had their Sector General Assembly.

Information gathered indicated that, some six students sustained various degrees of injury and are currently receiving treatment at a nearby hospital.

In a related development, the SRC President of Gbewaa College of Education, met his untimely death through a motor accident few weeks to the General Assembly being hosted by his College.

Credit: EducationGhana.net