President Mahama receiving briefing on the progress of work

President John Mahama on Thursday , inspected  progress of  work on the  eastern corridor road project in the volta region.

The road which starts from the Asikuma junction, through  Peki, Have, Hohoe to Nkwanta in the region, was started under the President Mills  in 2012, with work moving at a snail pace due to lack of funds.

However, work is currently progressing steadily  on the Asikuma junction towards Kpeve, following the release of funds by government.  The  contractor, Green House developers International has already asphalted 20km of the stretch between Asikuma junction to Peki-Agbate.

Addressing separate durbars  at Todome and Ve-aGolokwati in the South Dayi  and  Afadjato south districts respectively,  President Mahama reiterated his government’s commitment towards the completion of the project, which he said holds a lot of economic prospects for citizens along the corridor.

Section of the road under construction

He said Rolider construction Ltd has begun work on  Hohoe-Pepesu section of the road, which is being funded under the Cocoa roads projects, while GS International has take Have-Hohoe section. The president also noted that, work has been completed on the Pepesu-Nkwanta section as well, as work on the northern and Upper East regions sections have also been awarded.

“A lot of food stuff comes through this corridor to our cities and towns, so we know how important this road is and I want to assure your that, we will ensure its speedy completion.”

President Mahama also described as false, claims by some people that, his government has neglected  the region, which the political world bank of the governing NDC. According to him, his government has deliver substantial number of projects in the region across the various sectors. 

The President seated with Todome chiefs

“When somebody comes and tells you that government has abandoned Volta region, it’s an absolute falsehood.This is one region I have visited more than any other region in this country. And when I come, I come to inspect projects, cut sod and commission projects. And so a lot of development is taking place in this region. I can assure you that the NDC government will never take your support for granted. We appreciate that this is our World Bank, it is our IMF and we will never take your support for granted,” the President stated.

Community durbar at Todome

The President who was accompanied by  the Ministers of communication, Interior, roads and highways as well the volta regional minister, Helen Ntoso, her Deputy Francis Ganyaglo and top party functionaries, received a rousing welcome from the some residents and party supporters in the communities visited.

President Mahama receiving cheers from school pupils

Fidelity MD presenting a gold coin to Togbe Howusu

Seventeen customers of Fidelity Bank Ghana Limited have won gold coins in the latest draw of the bank’s ongoing ‘Save for gold’ promotion held at the Volta Serene hotel in Ho.

The draw which is the fifth in the series, saw  the first fifteen winners taking a gold coin each, with the 16th and 17th winners taking home two and three gold coins respectively. A gold coin is valued at about GHc 2000. 

Two customers with the Ho post branch, Togbe Howusu, chief of Ho Dome and one Divine Jacobs also won a gold coin each in a special draw held for patrons at the event on Wednesday night. Madam Magaret Nutsugah, was also honored with a gold coin as the most loyal customer of the  Ho branch.

Speaking to Volta Online, Managing director of Fidelity Bank, Alex Dodoo said the promo is aimed at encouraging the culture of saving amount Ghanaians whiles appreciating the bank’s loyal customers  in the last ten years. According to him, it is only through individual  savings and investments that, funds can be made available for development.

He said, the bank has so far given out 80 gold coins in the promotion and three gold bars in addition to the coins will be given during the final draw of the promotion.

hon. Ganyaglo presenting a prize to another winner

The event was attended by customers of the bank and dignitaries including the Deputy volta regional minister,  Francis Ganyaglo, regional police commander, DCOP Peterkin Yentumi-Gyinae as well as Chiefs from Asogli among others.

Madam Nutsugah (R) honoured as most loyal customer

Source: Voltaonlinegh/LA

One of the ripped of buildings

A rainstorm which hit  Dormabin,  a community in the Krachi East district has ripped off at least 20 houses, on Tuesday night. The storm is said to have also  broke an electricity transmission pole in the area.  

The disaster, according to the Assemblyman for the area, Cornelius Kofi Ampeh has rendered over one hundred person  homeless, with  properties worth thousands of cedis destroyed.

He said “ most of the people have their buildings and other belongings destroyed. As we speak now, even food for them to eat is a problem, not to talk of where they will lay their heads.”

The victims, the assemblyman noted are putting up with other relatives, as they await relief items from the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO).

Some residents re-roofing their houses

the broken Electric pole

Mr, Seddoh (R) taking his oath

The  Biakoye district Assembly has finally gotten a new Chief Executive, 10 months after the demised of the former DCE Nana Louis Akattah.

Assembly members at an emergency meeting on Tuesday confirmed Mr. William Seddoh, a 47 year old staff of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) as the new District Chief Executive for the area. 

President Mahama earlier this month in accordance with article 243(1) of the 1992 constitution and section 20(1) of the Local Government Act, Act 46, Mr. Seddoh for the position after an earlier nominee, Casmir Rockson Addo-Mensah failed to get the nod of assembly members three months ago.

The new DCE however  secured 36 out of 43 votes to get the nod from the assembly members to replace late Nana Louis Akattah who died in May 2015 after a short illness.

In an interview with VoltaOnline  after his confirmation , Mr. Seddoh  pledged his commitment towards restoring absolute peace between the people of Nkonya and Alavanyo, to ensure rapid development  of the district.

“My first assignment is to unite the people of Biakoye and with regards to the Nkonya-Alavanyo conflict, so far the two areas are relatively calm and the people are no longer fighting. Just last week, the road between Nkonya and Alavanyo was opened and citizens of both towns have been visiting one another. We need to sustain this effort and ensure regular sensitization and interactions, so that we completely bring this conflict to an end.”

Deputy Regional minister (R) congratulating the new DCE

The deputy Volta regional Minister, Francis Ganyaglo who was present at the meeting called for maximum cooperation between the new DCE and various stakeholders to speed up development in the area. He also tasked the assembly management to fast track processes of constructing an office complex for the assembly.

The paramount chief of Nkonya Wurapom, Nanai Attieku urged the new DCE to run an open door policy and consult all stakeholders in the discharge of his duties. He also pledged the support of Chiefs in the area towards the developmental agenda of the assembly.

Source: Voltaonligh/LA

Dzolokpuita section of Ho-Fume road

Contractors of the Ho-Fume road, Rolider Ltd has handed over the 17.4km highway to government after almost 5 years of construction.

The road which starts from the foot of the Galenkui mountain near Ho, traverses through the Weto hills and  the Avatime mountain to Fume. This connects the regional capital, Ho to Hohoe and Kpando through, Taviefe, Dzolokpuita, Avatime-Vane and Fume.

Briefing the deputy Volta regional minister, Francis Ganyaglo and officials of the Ghana Highways Authority at a short  handing over ceremony on Thursday, Mr Anthony Lansana, Project Manager of Rolider Limited attributed the 3 years delay in the completion of the road to changes in the original design resulting from the mountainous nature of the area as well as delays in mobilization.

He explained the estimated GHc 45million  project was divided into two lots,  with lot one being the 10.4km Ho-Teviefe section and 7 km Vane- Fume section  for effective and easy execution.

Mr. Lansana also noted that, the road has opened up the Ho West district and the Avatime area in particular, for commercial and Eco-tourism activities. 

Mr Charles Baah, resident  Engineer at the Ghana Highways Authority said enough road safety furniture,  such as New Jersey Barriers, Road Signs and Markings as well as  speed calming measures have put in place to enhance the safety of motorists on the road.

The project Manager of Rolider conducting the Deputy minister on the road

He therefore advised motorists to adhere to warnings and instructions as they maneuvre through the sharp curves and bends on the road.

The  Deputy Volta Regional Minister Mr Francis Komla Ganyaglo on his part, commended Rolider constructions Ltd for job well done. He however tasked the Highways Authority to put in place a maintenance plan to ensure longevity of the road.

Mr. Ganyaglo also urged  and  communities along the stretch to take advantage  of the road to enhance  their livelihood, as the  area is now a major transit point to the upper part of the region through  the Hohoe-Jasikan-Kadjebi section of the Eastern Corridor roads.

Meanwhile, President Mahama is expected to officially commission the road later in the year, as the contractor, Rolider Limited  begins work on the Jasikan to Pepesu section of the famous eastern corridor road.
Source: Voltaonlinegh/LA

The deceased

A Junior High school student has been arraigned before a Ho magistrate court in the Volta region for allegedly stabbing to death one Wisdom Amu, a 19 years old tailor-apprentice on Sunday, March 6, 2016.

The suspect (name withheld) who is in his teen ages was among three other friends who engaged the deceased in a fight around the Ho sports stadium, when he (the deceased) was returning home from the 59th Independence Day celebrations at Jubilee park in Ho.

During the scuffle however, the suspect reportedly pulled a knife and stabbed Amu on his left breast and was later pronounced dead at the regional hospital. 

Confirming the incident to Voltaonline, the Ho municipal Police crime officer, ASP Adobo Apeatu said  the suspect who was arrested on Monday March 7, confessed to stabbing the deceased with a nail cutter during interrogation. He  was subsequently  remanded into police custody by the court  last Thursday and to reappear today, Thursday March 17.

ASP Apeatu however noted that, the three other suspects who were initially arrested by witnesses at the scene of the incident have been released after investigations revealed they had no hand in the crime. 

Source: Voltaonlinegh/LA

Test run of asphalt on 150metres stretch of road

Work is  set to the start on the asphalting of some roads within the Volta regional,Ho.

This follows the successful installation and test run of the asphalting plant and equipment by the contractor, First Sky constructions Ltd.
A 150 metre stretch of the road linking SSNIT flats and Goshen city was also asphalted as part of the test run over weekend.

The project, which forms part of the government’s urban roads improvement project, is aimed at giving facelift to roads networks in all regional capitals and selected major towns in the country.

The minister of roads and highways, Alhaji Inusah Fuseini who witnessed the test run of the plant and equipment, said 25 kilometers of roads in Ho will be asphalted with Keta and Hohoe roads also receiving similar facelift of ten and five kilometres respectively. 

He however appealed to both motorists and residents to cooperate with the contractor since  the project will create some inconveniences on the roads.

Project engineer (L) briefing the roads minister

“These are existing roads that we are working on, so we should expect some inconveniences. Sections of the roads will have to be blocked at various points in time for the asphalts to be laid. So I urge residents to cooperate with the contractor.”

The Project Engineer at  First Sky constructions, Enoch Anyimado said the asphalt works which will begin on the Sokode-Lokoe to Civic centre, will be completed in two months. He however said most of the work will be done at night in order to reduce  the  inconveniences to road users.

The asphalt plant

The Volta regional minister, Helen Ntoso, who accompanied the roads minister, with her deputy, Francis Ganyaglo and some Chiefs of Ho, expressed gratitude to the ministry for fulfilling  President John Mahama’s promise to the chiefs and people of the area.

This asphalt project comes on the back of  concerns expressed by some residents and elders of Ho in recent past over the poor state of roads in the regional capital. An issue, the Agbogbomefia Togbe Afede XIV put before President Mahama during a visit to the region in January this year.

Source: Voltaonlinegh/LA

Some of the items impounded

The officers who were  on  their routine patrol Tuesday evening, intercepted the articulated truck with Lagos registration number MUS-139-XQ between Akatsi and Dabala junction on the Aflao-Accra highway.

Mr. Confidence Nyadzi, Aflao sector commander of  Customs revealed that, though the bucket of the truck was empty, a critical examination revealed that, metallic compartments were created beneath the vehicle in which the smuggled goods were hidden.

The impounded truck

Items found on the vehicle, according to him are mostly bales fabrics  and assorted drinks. These include 320yards of poly cotton materials, 335 pieces wax prints, 78 cartons of Hollandia yogurt, 100 crates of Maltina drink and five crates of assorted soft drinks. Seven cartons of cooking oil and 15 pieces of mosquito net were also part of the consignment.

Mr. Nyadzi also noted that, the driver, Razak Osman  and his conductor, Salam Nuhu have been detained with truck and are assisting with investigations. 

Source: Voltaonlinegh/LA