The Volta Regional Chief Imam, Alhaji Alpha Anas Haidu, has urged the Muslim community to promote peace, unity, and national development during Eid al-Adha celebrations held at the Nuriya Islamic school in Ho on Friday.
In his Eid message, Alhaji Haidu reminded congregants of the spiritual significance of Eid al-Adha, tracing it to Prophet Abraham’s obedience to God’s command. “The purpose of Eid al-Adha is to remind us of the obedience of our grandfather Abraham,” he explained.
The Chief Imam advocated for peace and coexistence among all residents, highlighting the link between peace, unity, and development. “My main message is to live in peace. Without peace, you cannot be united. Without unity, there is no development.”
Alhaji Haidu emphasized that Islam is a religion of peace, noting that individual character matters more than religious affiliation. He called on Muslims to live harmoniously with non-Muslims and be exemplary citizens.
The Volta Regional Police Commander, ACP Wisdom Akorli, commended the Muslim community for their cooperation and peaceful conduct during the celebrations, praising their efforts in promoting peace and national cohesion.
A three-day Young & Safe Project Bootcamp has commenced at Tanyigbe Senior High School, bringing together 100 selected students for intensive training on sexual and reproductive health rights, mental well-being, and cyber hygiene.
The programme, which began on Thursday, June 5, and will conclude on Saturday, June 7, 2025, is designed to equip young people with essential knowledge and practical skills to navigate key health and safety concerns.
Addressing participants at the opening session, the Headmaster, Mr. Etse Godstime Seake-Kwawu, underscored the importance of the initiative. He stated that the bootcamp comes at a crucial time, as some students are already exploring their sexuality independently, making it necessary to provide them with the right information to make informed decisions.
The first day featured insightful sessions, including one led by Princess Lovia Tetteh, who guided students through discussions on sexual and reproductive health rights, focusing on consent, safe practices, and personal responsibility. The interactive nature of the session allowed students to express concerns and clarify misconceptions.
Ms. Kendell Elizabeth Mantey took students through puberty and menstruation, offering valuable insights into hormonal changes, menstrual hygiene, and the importance of breaking societal taboos. Her discussion helped young girls approach menstruation with greater confidence and awareness.
Ms. Mary Naa Ashirley Anyormi, Regional Technical Officer at the Ghana AIDS Commission, delivered an engaging session on consent and healthy relationships. She emphasized mutual respect, clear communication, and personal boundaries, while also addressing sexually transmitted infections and the importance of safeguarding oneself from indiscriminate sexual activities.
The bootcamp will continue in the coming days with discussions on mental health and cyber hygiene, ensuring students understand the impact of digital exposure on their well-being.
The Young & Safe Project Bootcamp forms part of the broader Young & Safe Project, implemented by a consortium of organizations, including Node Eight as the lead, Ho Municipal Assembly, Ghana Education Service, and Love Aid Foundation.
Over the next three years, the project aims to build a youth-inclusive city through youth participation in City Governance, Health and Well-being, and Sustainable Employment for young people in Ho.
The Volta Regional Police Command has intercepted a staggering sum of cash—over GH¢1 million—concealed in fertilizer bags aboard a commercial vehicle traveling from Ho to Kumasi.
According to a statement by DSP Felix Danku of the Public Affairs Unit of the Regional Police Command, the operation took place on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, during a routine security check at Juapong. The vehicle, a Ford Transit Bus, was found carrying 68 fertilizer bags filled with one cedi notes and coins, amounting to GH¢1,021,700.
The driver, identified as 42-year-old Edward Ansah, was taken into custody and is assisting police with investigations.
Preliminary police interrogation revealed that he was hired by an unidentified man in Kumasi to transport the money from Ho to the Ashanti regional capital.
The statement noted that, authorities were working to determine the origin and intended use of the cash, as well as any other individuals linked to the transaction.
The Police Command has therefore assured the public that thorough investigations are underway and further updates will be provided as new details emerge.
This interception raises concerns about possible money laundering or other financial irregularities, underscoring the need for sustained vigilance by law enforcement on the country’s road networks.
Healthcare services at the Volta Regional Hospital in Hohoe have come to a near standstill following the nationwide strike action by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), leaving patients stranded and struggling to access care.
A visit to the hospital’s Outpatient Department (OPD) and Family Care Unit on Wednesday, revealed a grim scene, as nurses and midwives remained absent, leaving patients unattended for hours.
In their absence, doctors and house officers have taken on additional responsibilities, including performing vital signs checks, typically handled by nurses.
However, the overwhelming number of patients has made it nearly impossible for the few available medical personnel to cope with demand.
Efforts to engage some doctors proved futile, as they appeared visibly overburdened and preoccupied with attending to emergencies under severe constraints.
Speaking to the media, Volta Regional Chairman of the GRNMA, Mr. Courage Kwame Kumah, confirmed the full implementation of the strike in the region. He reiterated the Association’s call for government intervention, urging the public to support their demands for improved conditions of service.
“We are calling on government to prioritise the welfare of nurses and midwives. Our conditions of service must be urgently addressed to restore normalcy in healthcare delivery,” he stated.
At the hospital’s Emergency Unit, frustrated patients and their relatives voiced their displeasure over the dire situation. Some recounted waiting for hours without receiving medical attention.
The ongoing strike, which has taken full effect across the Volta Region and other parts of the country, was prompted by the nurses demand for the implementation of a new condition of service, which was approved by the previous government.
Selected journalists and media practitioners from the Volta and Oti Regions have gained specialized knowledge in nutrition and public health following a two-day capacity-building workshop organized by the Fred N. Binka School of Public Health at the University of Health and Allied Sciences in collaboration with Women, Media and Change.
The training aimed to empower media practitioners to drive impactful conversations on critical development challenges, including graduate unemployment and childhood stunting.
The workshop also marked the official launch of the UHAS-NKABOM Mastercard Project, a transformative 9.8 million dollar initiative supported by a 10-year grant from the Mastercard Foundation. The project seeks to create dignified employment opportunities for three million young Ghanaians while addressing malnutrition and childhood stunting.
Prof. Frank Baiden, Dean of the Fred N. Binka School of Public Health and Principal Investigator of the NKABOM Project, described the initiative as a watershed moment in the School’s history. He explained that NKABOM, meaning togetherness in Akan, embodies a collaborative impact, bringing together seven Ghanaian institutions and McGill University in Canada to restructure Ghana’s public health education.
The revised curriculum will incorporate stronger entrepreneurial components, ensuring that graduates gain practical, hands-on experience with a balance of theory and practice. These reforms will introduce innovative solutions such as agro-waste processing, aquaculture technology, and full value chain agribusiness education, equipping young professionals to create employment rather than rely on job hunting.
Beyond education, the NKABOM Project also seeks to uplift youth, women, and marginalized communities through sustainable livelihood initiatives. Community-based research is currently underway to develop scalable models to tackle childhood stunting, focusing on rural and underserved areas.
Prof. Baiden urged journalists to champion the project’s mission by amplifying awareness through their reports. He stressed the media’s crucial role in promoting social accountability, influencing policy, and advocating for development interventions.
The media practitioners pledged to use their platforms to amplify the impact of the NKABOM Project and hold duty bearers accountable for its successful implementation.
Additionally, the Dean called on the media to advocate for the completion of UHAS’s permanent campus at Fodome, emphasizing the urgency of moving the university to its designated home.
The NKABOM Project is set to redefine Ghana’s public health education and build resilient, self-sustaining communities by 2030.
The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) in Ho has over the weekend conferred degrees on 958 students, mostly from postgraduate and sandwich programmes, during the second session of its 9th Congregation.
This brings the total number of graduates for the 2023/2024 academic year to 2,483, the highest since the university’s establishment.
Professor Kodzo Gavua, Chairman of the UHAS Governing Council, commended the graduates for their perseverance, clarity of purpose, and life experiences.
The Council Chairman, while addressing his first Congregation since assuming the role, also urged University management to pay closer attention to the specific needs of sandwich students, including nursing mothers and pregnant students, to ensure programmes remain attractive and accessible.
He noted that the university’s mission is to promote lifelong learning in service of humanity, with a commitment to upskilling health professionals. The Chairman acknowledged the dedication of faculty and staff, whose mentorship and support have shaped the next generation of health professionals. He also expressed gratitude to alumni for being a testament to the quality of teaching and mentoring at UHAS.
Prof. Gavua, new Chairman of UHAS Council with the Vice-Chancellor
Prof. Gavua highlighted infrastructural challenges facing the university, including the need for improved access roads and accommodation shortages. He commended the completion of China Aid Phase II projects and expressed appreciation to the Chinese Government and the Government of Ghana for their support.
The Council Chairman further urged the graduates to approach their professions with competence, empathy, and humility. “Go confidently into the world, let your knowledge heal, your voice advocate, and your presence inspire,” he said.
Dr. Sodzi Sodzi-Tettey, Guest Speaker and Chief Executive Officer of National Vaccine, challenged the graduates to live lives defined by excellence, integrity, and purposeful decision-making. He emphasized the vital role of healthcare professionals in shaping the future of Ghana and beyond.
The Vice Chancellor, Professor Aziato, commended the graduates for their dedication, hard work, and perseverance. She urged them to remain committed to continuous learning and innovation, stressing the value of teamwork and collaboration in the health sciences.
Mrs. Bernice Evenunye Akosua Atsu from the School of Nursing and Midwifery received the Professor John Evans Atta Mills Award for the overall Graduating Sandwich Student.
UHAS continues to strive towards being the desired destination for training health professionals in Ghana and Africa.
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has organized a two-day training workshop for 20 selected journalists from the Eastern, Volta, and Oti regions on Illicit Financial Flows and domestic revenue mobilization.
Held at the Afrikiko Riverfront Resort in Akosombo, the training aimed to deepen journalists’ understanding of these complex issues and the role of progressive taxation in national development.
The training was supported by Oxfam in Ghana with funding from the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation and forms part of the Media Foundation’s broader project titled “Strategic Partnership Initiative for Ghana and West Africa,” funded by the Danish International Development Agency and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, through Oxfam in Ghana.
Mr. Edward Cudjoe, Lead Trainer and an officer with the Economic and Organized Crime Office, emphasized the media’s critical role in exposing financial misconduct and holding institutions accountable. He stressed the need for collaborative action to build a fairer and more resilient economy.
The initiative is expected to contribute significantly to Ghana’s development agenda, aligning with national and international efforts to curb illicit financial flows and enhance domestic revenue generation for sustainable development goals.
The National House of Chiefs has affirmed Torgbui Kludzi III, known in private life as Samuel Pascal Gakor, asthe legitimate Dufia (Divisional Chief) of Avenor Gefia in the Akatsi South Municipality of the Volta Region.
This follows a review of official records and recommendations from the Volta Regional House of Chiefs. According to a letter cited by VoltaOnline, dated March 12, 2025, and signed by Acting Registrar Muhammed Ikililu, the Volta Regional House of Chiefs confirmed that Torgbui Kludzi III has been duly registered as Dufia of Avenor Gefia since 2015.
The document further stated that he has neither abdicated, been destooled, nor passed away. Asa result, the Regional House of Chiefs formally requested the removal of the name of a rival chief, Torgbui Korbadzi III—known in private life as Michael Papa Ahiadeke—from the National Register of Chiefs, as his registration in December 2022 conflicted with an existing substantive chief.
In response, the Standing Committee of the National House of Chiefs convened on March 27, 2025, and unanimously resolved to delete the name of Torgbui Korbadzi III from the register. This decision was communicated in a letter dated May 9, 2025, and signed by National House of Chiefs Registrar, Anthony Yeboah Tabiri, with a certified extract from the National Register of Chiefs attached to confirm the update.
“I write to inform you that at the Standing Committee Meeting of the House that took place on Thursday, March 27, 2025, members unanimously resolved to have the name of Torgbui Korbadzi III deleted from the National Register of Chiefs as Dufia of Avenor Gefia in the Avenor Traditional Area in the Volta Region on the basis that at the time of his registration, there was a substantive chief of the town by name Torgbui Kludzi III, whose details were entered into the National Register of Chiefs as far back as 2015, and is neither dead, abdicated nor destooled,” the letter to the Volta Regional House of chiefs stated.
The resolution is expected to finality to the lingering chieftaincy dispute in the Gefia community and the entire Avenor Traditional area in the last few years.
Preparations are underway for the funeral of the late Hon. Mawutor Kwame Goh, a former Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ho, this weekend.
The soft-spoken NPP politician, passed on last month after a period of illness.
The funeral rites will begin with a Night of Hymns and Tributes at his residence in Ho on the evening of Friday, May 30, 2025. On Saturday, 31st May 2025, a Pre-Burial Mass will be held at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Ho-Dome, followed by a Burial Mass and interment at Anfoeta-Tsebi Catholic Cemetery in Ho West District, his hometown.
The funeral rites will conclude with a Thanksgiving Mass on Sunday, 1st June 2025, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Ho-Dome.
Hon. Goh, a devout Catholic and a staunch member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), attended Bishop Herman College and the University of Ghana.
In 2001, he was appointed District Chief Executive (DCE) for the then Ho District Assembly, which previously comprised Ho Central, Ho West, and Ho East constituencies, under President John Agyekum Kufuor’s led NPP administration.
Under his tenure, the assembly was elevated to municipal status in 2004, making him the first MCE until January 2009. In 2008, he also contested as the NPP parliamentary candidate for Ho West Constituency.
Though, his tenure was marked by some infrastructure development and municipal reforms, he also faced challenges such as the ‘Goh Must Go’ demonstration, where some stakeholders called for his removal.
His funeral is expected to draw dignitaries from across the political spectrum and other sectors, reflecting his vast political networks and leadership over the years.
Hon. Mawutor Goh is survived by his wife and three children.
Princess Lovia Tetteh, Executive Director of LoveAid Foundation, has officially launched her first book, Mind Reset: Unlocking the Transformative Power of Your Mind, reinforcing her advocacy for personal growth and mental resilience.
The grand event took place on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at the Rotary Centre in Ho, bringing together distinguished personalities, including the Regional Head of the Department of Gender and the Regional and Municipal Directors of the National Youth Authority. Friends, family, and colleagues of the author joined the celebration, which coincided with her birthday.
Mental health practitioner, Jerry Elorm Dogbey delivered an insightful presentation, highlighting the significance of a strong mindset in navigating life’s challenges.
Princess Tetteh shared her inspiring journey of overcoming adversity and urged attendees to take control of their thoughts.
“Our mind is the powerhouse of everything,” she emphasized. “If you don’t cultivate resilience, life’s uncertainties can easily sway you.”
The Author
The evening was energized by a captivating musical performance from young sensation Nyornu, adding a celebratory touch to the occasion.
Event chairman Andrews Dodzi Adugu, Esq., encouraged attendees to support the book, emphasizing its potential to transform lives.
Mind Reset, is expected to become an essential resource for individuals striving for mental fortitude and personal transformation.
With LoveAid Foundation committed to gender and social inclusion, youth empowerment, and sustainable development, the book aligns with the organization’s broader vision of holistic societal impact.
