Why Ho Should be Ghana’s MICE destination.

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April 25, 2018

The Meeting, Incentive, Convention and Exhibition (MICE) industry generated $752 billion in revenue in 2016 and is projected to reach $1,245 billion by 2023[i]. Many cities across the world are strategically positioned as the MICE destination in their regions, attracting millions of business visitors each year. Seoul, South Korea, for instance, hosted 526 meetings in 2016, up from 494 in 2015 (up 4.97%) ranking number 3 MICE city in the world according to International Meetings Statistics Report released by the Union of International Associations (UIA)[ii]. Sadly, only about 2% of the global $7 trillion value of MICE industry is captured by African cities[iii]. Cape Town, Nairobi, Rabat, Cairo, Kigali are the most preferred destinations MICE in Africa.

MICE are big business and play an important role in supporting other businesses in the host city. MICE promote investment, trade, communications, and technology. It brings education and professional development to a city and creates several jobs. According to data from the Rwanda Development Board, hosting the 27th African Union Summit pumped an estimated $4.2 million into the Rwandan economy while some $2.4 million was received from the World Economic Forum[iv]. The MICE industry when developed can create the jobs much needed to deal with the growing unemployment in the country.

Accra is the host of most MICE events in Ghana. However, due to limited capacities of the major venues in Accra such as the International Conference Center; traffic congestion, high crime rate and other reasons, Accra is becoming less attractive to Global MICE events. This presents an opportunity for the country to develop other cities as alternatives to take advantage of the value of the MICE industry. Ghana can learn from South Korea that has developed ten (10) other MICE cities that offer tailored events to business travelers aside its capital, Seoul. Daejeon for instance hosts technology related MICE events while Jeju opens its doors to cultural and nature-related MICE events.

Ho, the regional capital of the Volta Region has a huge tourism and MICE potential waiting to be tapped. Nested in between Mount Adaklu and Mount Galenukui or Togo Atakora Range, bustling with cool hostels and natural destinations, Ho can best be described as the green city of Ghana. Ho offers a unique blend of business, convenience, hospitality, and leisure, suitable for a MICE destination. Here are reasons why Ho ticks every box when it comes to MICE destination in Ghana and should be developed.

A welcoming city

“Woezor” means welcome in Ewe, the local dialect in Ho. The city has everything one will need to have a productive, comfortable and awesome MICE experience. Ho has an excellent record in public safety and security. Business travelers can walk around freely at night without worrying about their safety. The quality of life is also high with a clean environment, green landscapes, unpolluted air, state-of-the health facilities and many more. Ho can boost of two four-star hotels (sky plus and Volta Serene hotel) and 8 other decent hotels that can accommodate hundreds of business travelers in the city. With a booming student population as a result of the establishment of a Health and Allied Science University in the city, several Hostel facilities are springing up that can offer additional rooms for low budget MICE events at specific times. The above notwithstanding, there are unique locations available for development into various categories of hotels to accommodate the increased inflows when Ho becomes the MICE destination in Ghana. Most importantly the people are welcoming and offer great services that can make MICE events memorable.

A convenient transport system

Ho is one of the closest regional capitals to Accra. It is just about two hours drive from the Accra Airport. With the completion of the Ho aerodrome, it will even become faster to connect to Accra.

Getting stacked in traffic and finding it difficult to find your way around a city makes it less ideal for a great MICE destination. It is very easy to move around in Ho since there is no traffic. Clean and affordable Taxis with flat rates dominate the public transport system. The internal road network is well paved while most eateries and busy areas are within walking distance.

Nature and Cultural Incentive Programs

Need to take your business team outdoors to build camaraderie? Ho offers many options. There are several open parks that can host camps, aerobic and open games. For hiking lovers, the 600m Adaklu Mountain and Kabaka hills offer an adrenalin-filled climbing experience. Also, the Amedzofe Mountain, which is only 25 minutes drive from Ho, offers another thrilling hiking experience for mountain lovers. Photography and wildlife enthusiast would find the Adaklu Mountain breathtaking at dawn and at night. Nightlife in Ho bustles with several activities in clubs, pubs and food joints. Water and boat experiences, Sogakope is only about 35 minutes drive from Ho. It offers several water-based games and fun activities including a spa on the Volta River. There is also the Volta Regional Museum in the center of Ho, which displays the rich history and culture of the people of the Volta Region.

Way Forward

Although Ho is strategically placed to become Ghana’ preferred MICE destination, deliberate efforts must be made on the part of government through the Ministry of Tourism and the local authorizes to invest and market the city. The first step is to recognize the MICE opportunity in Ho and then craft a clear strategy to exploit its potential. The Korean Government in 2009 officially identified the MICE Industry as one of the 17 New Growth Engine Industries of their economy in a bid to transition from its past of a manufacturing led growth[v]. Last year, the Seoul Metropolitan Government allocated a KRW 10 billion to an aggressive “see-you-in-Seoul” plan to elevate the city’s MICE industry, which it identifies as a future core industry[vi]. The above and the remarkable story of MICE industry in Rwanda are examples of how priority and strategy at all levels is required to reap the benefits of MICE industry.

Awesome event spaces make a MICE event unforgettable. Ho has two main event spaces; the GNAT teacher’s hall and the Afeti Multipurpose Auditorium that can take about 3000 people. The limited capacity notwithstanding, Ho has vast lands available in the city for the constructions of mega multipurpose conventions and auditoriums that can host all type of global MICE events.

Ho is ready to welcome the world.

Brian Dzansi

Co-Founder of Node Hub, A digital Innovation Hub that provides inclusive innovation space, business incubation, digital skills training and co-working space for entrepreneurs in Ho

Don’t Be Scared of Science, Maths-North Dayi DCE to Pupils

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April 24, 2018

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North Dayi DCE doing some inspection — North Dayi DCE Inspecting some science inventions

The District Chief Executive (DCE) of North Dayi, Edmund Atta Kudjoh who is also the Dean of DCEs in the Volta Region, has encouraged basic school pupils in his area to resist the fear for Science and Maths.

According to him, should they take their studies seriously, they will be able to compete with other pupils from privileged schools and communities.

According to him, pupils from North Dayi area “will be writing the same subjects with pupils from privileged schools from across the country and the only way they can excel is when they learn.”

DCE, Edmund Atta Kudjoh Speaking to Students

Mr. Attah said this at a Science Practical Lesson Summit held in the North Dayi District Assembly on Friday, April 20, 2018. The Summit which was organized by a non-governmental organisation (NGO) in education, Pedagogy Empire Limited and sponsored by the Assembly was geared towards eradicating the phobia school children especially, girls, have towards Mathematics and Science subjects.

The summit was also to help students have practical feel of processes used in marking their examination papers in order to have the confidence to approach the examination and come out with good results.

The DCE who was the guest of honour at the event, said it was fulfilling for him to be part of the agenda to improve on the education of school children in the area.

He reiterated government’s commitment to promoting quality education in the country, citing, the introduction of the Free Senior High (SHS) policy in the 2018/2019 academic year.

He admonished the pupils to be self-disciplined and respect authority in order to come out with good grades in their Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results so as to progress to SHS to benefit from the government’s flagship programme.

Mr. Attah Kudjoh also congratulated teachers for their efforts in educating their children and thanked the Chief Executive Officer of Pedagogy Empire Limited, Mr. Cephas Denutsui and the facilitators for the project.

By: Ewoenam Kpodo/voltaonlinegh.com

Ghana Seals First Victory in ACA T20 Cup Qualifier

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April 23, 2018

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IMG-20180423-WA0028 — Ghana Cricket Team

Ghana’s senior national male cricket team continued their winning momentum in Nigeria as they beat Gambia in the first match of the Africa Cricket Association (ACA) Africa T20 Cup North West Africa Regional qualifiers at the Tafawa Balewa Square on Monday, April 23.

Their win against Gambia becomes the third time in 10 days, as they beat the latter twice in the just ended ICC World T20 Africa qualifier A at the same venue.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) Africa T20 champions won toss and chose to bat. A partnership between the first two batsmen, Rexford Bakum and Simon Ateak produced 125 runs, out of the total score of 163 runs for 5 wickets. Rexford scored 60 runs, off 49 balls, while Simon scored 65 runs, off 53 balls.

The Gambians broke the partnership when Rexford smashed a ball bowled by B Jaye, but was caught by M. Dumbuya on the 14.2 over. Simon stayed a little longer till the 19.4 over when he was caught behind the wicket by P. Campbull.

In the second winnings, Ghana restricted Gambia to 83 runs, all out in 18 overs. Ghana won by 80 runs. Mark Bawa took 3 wickets for 16 runs in 4 overs; Samson Awe Awiah took 2 wickets for 9 runs in 3 overs while David Mario Periera took 2 wickets for 18 runs in 4 overs.

Meanwhile, Nigeria later in the day defeated Sierra Leone by 59 runs. The host, in the first innings scored 148 runs for 4 wickets, whereas Sierra Leone managed 89 runs, all out in 18.1 overs.

Ghana will meet Nigeria for the 3rd time but for the first time in this tournament Tuesday, April 24 at 1pm (Nigerian Time) after Gambia and Cameroon begins the day’s matches at 9am.

Ghana plays 2 more matches, against Cameroon on Wednesday and then Sierra Leone on Friday, in the single round robin tourney. Top 4 teams will qualify to the semifinals on Saturday and then winners will play the finals on Sunday.

Ghana Cricket, who have had support from Africa World Airlines (AWA) and Bethel Logistics, needs the continuous support from government in their consistent dominance in Africa.

By: Davis Nii Attuquaye Clottey/voltaonlinegh

Volta North Gets Stable Power After Months of Low Current

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April 23, 2018

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Customers of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), in Northern Volta now have a relief from power shortages after the installation of 20MVA auto transformer at Jasikan Switching station.

The Consumers who are in more than three districts in Volta North had complained of consistent low electricity voltage which for several months affected their daily life activities and business, particularly frozen food business.

According to the ECG, the challenge arose because power supply to the Northern belt of the region is sourced from Kpando Bulk Supply Point (BSP), however the voltage of the power vastly reduces after travelling such a long distance to reach Dambai, Nkwanta, Krachi, Kpasa and Jasikan territories.

As an interim solution to boosting quality service delivery to clients up north, the company on April 10, 2018 installed the 20MVA transformer to boost the voltage levels of power supplied to the Northern area.

A press release from ECG and copied to voltaonlinegh.com said “the capacity of the installed Auto Transformer is triple the current peak electricity demand of communities in the Northern belt. Since the installation, customers in Northern Volta have enjoyed improved voltage levels and are able to power their machinery, even during peak hours.”

Some group of concern customers who made complaints on challenge has lauded the intervention after the installation and asked for regular maintenance of the Transformer to extend its working capacity.

The Volta Region General Manager of the ECG, Ing. Delali Oklu said the solution is just a temporal measure which will enable the consumers to at least overcome their complaints but promised to ensure a permanent solution to the power shortages up there.

He said, in partnership with the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo), an ultra-modern BSP at Kadjebi is in the process of being completed for enough power to reach the northern zone (Jasikan, Nkwanta, Dambai and beyond) permanently.

“The location of the new BSP under construction reduces the distance to the beneficiary areas and thus, also reduces some risk that affect the smooth supply of power on the network from Kpando BSP” he said.

By: Albert Kuzor /voltaonlinegh.com

Ho Technical University Promotes Volta Tourism

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April 23, 2018

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Ho Technical University Promotes Volta Tourism

The Department of Marketing of Ho Technical University (HTU) has launched a documentary to promote tourism potentials in the Volta Region.

The Department which is under Business School of the University, documented the various tourist attraction sites in the region with special focus on tourism marketing and agro tourism.

The 53 minutes’ video had a glimpse of numerous Tourist sites in the 25 administrative territories of the region and their history. It also delved into the Ewe people and the other tribes in the region, the religion and culture of the indigenes of the Volta region.

Captured in the excited and colourful video was Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary, Amedzofe’s Mount Gemi, Kalakpa Wildlife Reserve, Wli Water Falls, Ostrich Farm in Logba, the Atorko Slavery Market, Adaklu Mountain, Shiare Forest Reserve in Nkwanta, Fort Prinzenstein in Keta just to mention a few.

The video also covered several traditional festivals celebrated in the Region which displayed its rich culture and glory.

Some of the festivals featured include, the Hogbetsotso za of the Anlos, Yam Festival of Asogli State, and Agbamevorza of the people of Agotime, the home of the rich and pure Ewe Kente.

A representative from the Ministry of Tourism, Mr. Sulley l lauded the students who came up with the concept and urged them to do more as there existed a lucrative venture in the tourism industry. He assured them that the ministry is working hard to provide infrastructure and equipment for schools running tourism programs like HTU.

He lamented that bad road network leading to the various sites in the region is hindering the ministry’s efforts to promote Tourism in the region, that notwithstanding a lot are being done to improve the tourist sites.

He encouraged the students and other interested organisations, film makers, photographers among others should come on board to help showcase the tourism potentials to the world to attract enough revenue for road maintenance.

Mr. Sulley also urged Ghanaians, schools, groups and corporate organisations to patronize made in Ghana and the tourist sites.

Dr. Gabriel Eshun, the National Patron of Ghana Association of Tourism Students speaking att he event advised that, creating social media platforms especially YouTube to share exclusive photos and videos will do well in attracting foreigners to patronize the region.

He also said Tourism will boom in the country if Ghanaians could learn international languages in addition to English.

The launching was themed “Destination Marketing: The Key to Unlock Ghana’s Tourism Potential.” The next episode of the documentary promises to feature more tourist sites and interesting discoveries in the region.

By Albert Kuzor/voltaonlinegh

ECG Donates Heavy Duty Printing Machine to Mawuli School

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April 23, 2018

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FL-Volta ECG Boss, Ing Delali Oklu presenting the machine to Peter Logo, Rep of OMSU 69-71

The Management of the Electricity Company of Ghana, Ho in the Volta Region has donated a heavy duty printing machine to Mawuli Senior High School as part of the Company’s Cooperate Social Responsibility to the Needs of Communities and Institutions where the ECG operates.

The Staff of ECG in the Volta Region led by the Regional Manager, Ing. Delali Oklu made the donation of the Machine ” Risograph” worth GHC20,000.00 to the School’s Authorities at the School Campus recently.

Speaking at a short meeting to hand over the Machine to the School, Engineer Delali noted that, the decision to help Mawuli SHS with such an IT Equipment came after the 1969-1971 group of the School appealed to ECG.

He said, despite the constrict financial status of the Company the Staff and management considered the success the printer will bring to the students, hence the decision to purchase the equipment.

“When the request by the 1969-1971 Old Mawuli Students Union (OMSU) was evaluated, we deemed it necessary to grant it despite our current tight financial position” he said.

The headmaster of the school, Mr. Rev. Samuel Senanu Asienie expressed gratitude to ECG for the gesture. He revealed that the aim to appeal for the Risograph is to curb challenges the School goes through to print examination papers.

Rev. Samuel pledged to ensure the right use of the printer in other to expand the lifespan for it to meet its purpose and also to benefit more batches in the future.

“It is my pledge that this machine will be properly catered for, to live its fullest lifespan” Rev. promised.

A Risograph is brand of digital duplicator designed mainly for high volume photocopying and printing and one of the world’s quality and expensive IT Machine.

An IT expert was also provided by the Company (ECG) to train some staff of the School on proper operation of the Risograph.

By: Albert Kuzor / voltaonlinegh.com

See Volta NPP Elections in Pictures

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April 23, 2018

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IMG-20180422-WA0040 — Makafui Woanya (Middle), declared winner and Chairman of Volta NPP

The New Patriotic Party Regional Executives Elections in the Volta Region has been successfully undertake despite a court injunction by one disqualified candidate, George Kofi Boateng who contested for the Regional chairmanship.

The newly elected Chairman to lead the NPP in the region is, Makafui Kofi Woanyah, who was the regional party organizer.

He was elected alongside Kofi Adjei Ntim as his 1st Vice and Abdallah Mohammed Sadiq as his 2nd Vice.

Joseph Homenya retained the position of Party Secretary with Joshua Makubu being elected as his Assistant Secretary.

The Party also retained Joseph Dente as it’s Treasurer, while the Director of Elections for the 2016 General Election in the Volta Region, Emmanuel Korsi Bodja pulled a surprise to win the office of Regional Organizer and Afi Agyagbo as Women Organizer.

Aliu Bashiru Sharubutu was also elected as NASARA Regional Coordinator, while King David Ninkab Nkabonam wining the position of Party Youth Organizer.

BELOW IS THE COMPILED LIST OF THE OFFICERS.

Regional Chairman – Makafui Wanyah (outgoing Organizer)

1st Vice chairman – Kofi Adjei Ntim

2nd Vice chairman- Abdullah Mohammed Sadiq

Regional Secretary – Joseph Homenya (Incumbent)

Assistant Secretary- Joshua Makabu (incumbent)

Regional Treasurer- Joseph Dente (incumbent)

Regional Organizer- Emmanuel Korsi Bodja

Women Organizer- Afia Agyagbo

Nasara Coordinator- Aliu Bashiru Sharabutu

Youth Organizer- King David Ninkab Nkabom (unopposed).

See Pictures Below …

By:Albert Kuzor /voltaonlinegh.com

Woanyah Gets Nod as Volta NPP Chair

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April 22, 2018

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The Volta Region New Patriotic Party (NPP) went ahead with their annual delegates conference to elect ten regional executive officers to steer affairs of the party despite an ex parte interlocutory injunction secured by a disqualified Regional Chairman Aspirant, Mr. George Kofi Boateng from Ho High court on Friday, April 20, 2018 to restrain the party from holding the elections.

The election process which started late in the afternoon and had winners declared minutes after midnight, saw Woanyah polling 296 votes out of 493 to clinch the top spot from three other candidates.

Emmanuel Korsi Bodja also won massively (301 out of 489 votes) over his contenders to become the Organiser.

Other candidates who emerged victorious at Saturday’s conference were: Kofi Adjei Ntim, 1st Vice Chairman, Abdallah Mohammed Sadiq, 2nd Vice Chairman, Joseph Homenya, Secretary and Joshua Makubu, Assistant Secretary.

The rest included: Joseph Dente, Treasurer, Afi Gyagbo, Women Organiser, King David Ninkab Nkabonam, Youth Organiser and Aliu Bashiru Shaributu, NASARA Cordinator.

The Chairman, Mr Woanyah on behalf of the new executives was grateful for the show of suppport and assured that the new executives would work for the growth of NPP in the Volta Region.

In defense of the party’s decision to go ahead with the conference despite the court injunction, District Chief Executive (DCE) for North Dayi who is also the Dean of DCEs in the region told voltaonlinegh.com that the party has not been served with any notice of injunction, saying, NPP respects the rule of law therefore, cannot be seen undermining a court order.

Meanwhile, the elections went on without the participation of two aspirants. Lawyer Ken Anku, Chairman Aspirant, cited the court injunction as basis for his inability to remain in the contest and Solomon K. Bodzah, Organiser Aspirant decided to withdraw and rather throw his support behind his contender, Divine Bosson.

By: Ewoenam Kpodo/voltaonlinegh.com

Volta NPP Defies Court Order to Hold Regional Elections

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April 21, 2018

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The annual delegates conference of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Volta Region is ongoing amid a lot of controversy.

The conference which is being held at Hohoe began on a note of funfare with supporters singing and dancing to local borborbor, drew a large crowd to the venue to give support to their aspirants.
The first half of the programme went uneventful.

Various speakers welcome the delegates and gave the reason for the conference. They called for unity among the aspirants during and after the elections to ensure the party retains power and win more parliamentary seats for the party in the Volta Region in the 2020 general elections.

However, when it was time for election of regional executives, the major on the agenda for the day, there was a controversy as to whether the elections should go on or not.

The Regional Electoral Commission (EC) Boss, Mr Selormey Dogbey, overseeing the conduct of elections ruled out the election of Chairmanship position, saying, that position is been contested in a court of law.

This intended decision met the displeasure of both aspirants and the delegates resulting in EC officials packing away voting materials.

It took the intervention of Lands and Natural Minister, John Peter Amewu who purportedly spoke with national EC officials for the process to resume.

The controversy was a result of an ex parte interlocutory injunction secured by a disqualified regional chairman aspirant, Mr. George Kofi Boateng from Ho High court on Friday, April 20, 2018 to prohibit the conduct of the elections.

Mr. Kofi Boateng, a former Regional Secretary, vying for Regional Chairmanship position, in addition to three others, Mr. Joseph Kwaku Wilberforce, a first Vice regional Chairman aspirant, Joy Kumfo, assistant regional Secretary aspirant and Lambert Sefadzi Ahiadzu, vying for the regional treasurer position, were disqualified from taking part in the contest.

The vetting which took place on March 26 and 27, 2018, chaired by Mr. Bob Charles Agbontor, with Mr. Ken Ayim and Madam Agnes Okudzeto as members, disqualified the four for various reasons.
According to Mr Boateng, he was shocked when he learnt of his disqualification based allegations and made several attempts to seek redress from the party but failed.

Meanwhile, voting is in progress to elect regional officers to steer the affairs of the party in the region.

However, prior to the start of the voting, one of the chairman aspirants, Lawyer Ken Anku withdrew from the race, citing the injunction as the basis for his inability to remain in the contest.

By: Ewoenam Kpodo/voltaonlinegh.com

Women Ministry Donates to Residents of Kpogede

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April 20, 2018

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The Women Ministry of Christian Council of Ghana from Volta, Ashanti and Greater Accra regions has donated assorted items running into thousands of Ghana cedis as well as organised health screening exercise for residents of Kpogede, a farming community near Adidome, capital of Central Tongu District in the Volta Region.

The items included toiletries, detergents, toothpastes, cooking oil, rice, sugar, biscuit, shoes, and clothing, among others.

The donation which was the first of its kind, is the initiative of the Women Ministry dubbed: “Ghana Women’s Ministry Capacity Building and Voluntary Donation”

The donation which is expected to be an annual event to help the needy and to spread the gospel of Christ, will be held in Ashanti Region next year, then Greater Accra, and would be rotating among these three regions.

The National President, Mrs. Mawufemor Kley-Bruce at a durbar to give the donation, said the donation was influenced by a prophecy that was revealed to the Women Ministry few months ago.

She used the opportunity to educate the gathering, most of whom were the elderly on how to live a healthy life by keeping a hygienic environment and warned them against open defecation which is prevalent in the area.

The Chriatian Leader also expressed worry over the rise in teenage pregnancy in Kpogede and appealed to women to pay attention to properly raising their girl children and asked that couples commit their marriages to God to ensure successful families.

Health officials from the Ghana Health Service who were invited to screen residents for various diseases, educated the people on family planning, girl child education, teenage pregnancy and health tips.

Mama Sename III, who chaired the occasion, received the items on behalf of the community members with gratitude and reiterated the call by Mrs. Kley-Bruce.

The Assembly member for the area, Kenneth Komla Logo, speaking at the event thanked the donors and appealed for support from the public to end open defecation in the area.

He called for aid to have continuous health screening exercise for the residents who find it difficult in renewing their National Health Insurance Scheme membership over lack of money.

He also appealed to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to distribute electricity meters to every household in the community.

By: Albert Kuzor/voltaonlinegh.com

The annual delegates conference of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Volta Region is ongoing amid a lot of controversy.

The conference which is being held at Hohoe began on a note of funfare with supporters singing and dancing to local borborbor, drew a large crowd to the venue to give support to their aspirants. The first half of the programme went uneventful.

Various speakers welcome the delegates and gave the reason for the conference. They called for unity among the aspirants during and after the elections to ensure the party retains power and win more parliamentary seats for the party in the Volta Region in the 2020 general elections.

However, when it was time for election of regional executives, the major on the agenda for the day, there was a controversy as to whether the elections should go on or not.

The Regional Electoral Commission (EC) Boss, Mr Selormey Dogbey, overseeing the conduct of elections ruled out the election of Chairmanship position, saying, that position is been contested in a court of law.

This intended decision met the displeasure of both aspirants and the delegates resulting in EC officials packing away voting materials.

It took the intervention of Lands and Natural Minister, John Peter Amewu who purportedly spoke with national EC officials for the process to resume.

The controversy was a result of an ex parte interlocutory injunction secured by a disqualified regional chairman aspirant, Mr. George Kofi Boateng from Ho High court on Friday, April 20, 2018 to prohibit the conduct of the elections.

Meanwhile, voting is in progress to elect regional officers to steer the affairs of the party in the region.

However, prior to the start of the voting, one of the chairman aspirants, Lawyer Ken Anku withdrew from the race, citing the injunction as the basis for his inability to remain in the contest.

By: Ewoenam Kpodo/voltaonlinegh.com

The conference which is being held at Hohoe began on a note of funfare with supporters singing and dancing to local borborbor, drew a large crowd to the venue to give support to their aspirants.
The first half of the programme went uneventful.