GHS to Distribute a Million Bed Nets in Volta

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October 20, 2021

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The Ghana Health Service (GHS) in the Volta region is expected to distribute Long Last Insecticide Nets (LLIN) to households in the region, as part of measures to sustain the fight against malaria.

The exercise, which forms part of the National malaria control programme, would see a total of 1,083,499 long-lasting insecticides treated bed nets being distributed among a population of 1,950,299 in 487,575 households across all 18 municipalities and districts of the region.

Ahead of the exercise, the Regional Health Directorate held a stakeholders engagement in Ho on Tuesday, where they announced modalities for free distribution.

Dr. Kwesi Djokoto, Deputy Regional Director – Public Health, said activities will commence on Monday October 25, 2021 with registration and validation of households, using digital devices.

He explained, the campaign would comprise of seven days of registration in October and another seven days of distribution between the last week of November and the first week of December. The period between the two phases would be used for the necessary mobilization of logistics to the various districts and communities.

According to him, the Point Mass Distribution Campaign was a revised campaign strategy by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) and partners using the universal coverage approach (1 net for 2 persons) of distributing LLINs to the general public, especially at the household level.

‘The use of insecticide treated bed nets have been found to be a cost-effective approach to break the transmission of the malaria parasite from mosquitoes to humans,’ he stated, adding that, the upcoming mass distribution campaign a would phase out bed nets that were distributed in March and April 2018 in the Region, which had a three-year effective cycle.

The Deputy director therefore called for active participation of all stakeholders in the campaign to ensure a 100 percent coverage.

Success story

Touching on the success of previous campaigns, Mr. Roland Glover, Regional Malaria Focal Person said the exercise coupled with other interventions, have reduced the incidence of malaria cases among the general population, especially pregnant women and children under five years over period.

He said the campaign has achieve more than 90 percent coverage of LLIN among pregnant women and under 5 children, which resulted in the reduction of under 5 mortality to 0.01 percent.

Mr. Glover also disclosed that, due to the sustained campaigns, two districts in the region, namely South Tongu and Hohoe Municipality have attained malaria pre-elimination status, – a stage where the incidence of malaria is approaching elimination stage.

He was therefore optimistic that, the continuous patronage of the various interventions by all stakeholders would achiveve desired results.

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Don’t fall for NPP Propaganda, NDC has Solid Record in Volta – Mahama

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October 19, 2021

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The 2020 Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress, Mr. John Mahama has described as a palpable falsehood, claims that the Volta region did not witness any development under the party when they were in power.

He said those were propagandist assertions by their political opponents just to swayed the massive support the NDC enjoys from the good people of the region.

Speaking at various forums in Ho as part of his one-day ‘Thank You’ tour, Mr. Mahama noted that, the region had witnessed massive developmental projects under the erstwhile NDC government, and appealed to the residents not to fall for the propaganda of the governing New Patriotic Party.

Video: Mahama speaks on Ho based Global FM

He enumerated infrastructural projects undertaken by the party across various sectors in the region – key among them being, the Ho Airport, redevelopment of Ho Central Market, Construction and expansion selected district hospitals, Water Expansion projects at Kpando and Adidome, Asphaltic overlay of four Municipal capitals, establishment of a Naval base, construction of Community Day SHSs, among others.

Mr. Mahama however took a swipe at the NPP, accusing them of engaging in deceptive propaganda regarding President Akufo-Addo’s achievements in the region without any tangible project to show the good people of the Region.

He thus, challenged the government to put out a list of their infrastructural trackrecord in the region for public scrutiny.

“I am talking about major governmental projects, the NPP has done no major governmental projects in the Volta Region since President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo took power from me,” he added.

Video: Mahama Engages NDC faithfuls

Mr. Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, National Chairman of the NDC said the party does not take for granted, the massive support of the Volta region towards the course of the NDC over the years.

He said, in spite of machinations, the region gave the NDC the highest vote percentage of 84% in the 2020 presidential elections, for which he expressed gratitude to the people of the region for their absolute loyalty.

Also on the tour, were the 2020 Running Mate, Professor Jane Naana Opku-Agyamang, Mr Asiedu, Nketia, General Secretary and a host of other party functionaries.

Video: Mahama interacts with Asogli traditional Council in Ho

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Show Competence on the Job’- Dr. Letsa to New MDCEs

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October 18, 2021

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The Volta Regional Minister, Dr. Archibald Yao Letsa, has advised newly confirmed Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs) in the region to exhibit high level competence and proactiveness in office.

These, he noted was what the President requires of them in leading the government’s transformational agenda at the local level.

“His Excellency the President requires competent and proactive people to take charge of our various Assemblies to prosecute his agenda of developing and transforming the nation,” he stated.

The Minister gave the advice at the swearing-in of 15 confirmed MDCEs out of the expected 18, at the Residency in Ho last Friday.

He noted that, though the sustainable development of the Region was the collective responsibility of all stakeholders, a sterling leadership from the new MDCEs was crucial in harnessing all the “varied talents, potentials and resources to bring about the desired and expected results.”

He thus charged the MDCEs to justify their selection to the people in their respective jurisdictions or else face any consequences on the contrary.

“As you would admit, there are a significant number of interested and qualified persons on the touchline ready to take over your positions if you fail. This should serve as enough motivation for you to perform creditably without being prodded to do your duties as expected and as you must.

Dr. Letsa who is also the Dean of Regional Minister, further tasked the MDCEs to acquaint themselves with the relevant laws and legislations governing the operations of the local assemblies in order not to be found wanting.

Among those sworn into office were, Mr. Divine Bosson – Ho MCE, Mr. Edmund Kudjo Attah- North Dayi DCE, Mr. Etornam James Flolu – Afadzato South DCE, Geoffrey Badasu – Kpando MCE, Noble Daniel Awume-Hohoe, Ernest Victor Apau- Ho West DCE and Godwin Dadzawa – South Dayi DCE.

The rest include, Keta MCE – Emmanuel Gemegah, Anloga MCE – Seth Yormewu, Ketu South MCE- Maxwell Lugudor, Akatsi South MCE – Martin Kofitse Nyahe, Central Tongu DCE- Thomas Moore Zonyera, South Tongu DCE – Seth Kwesi Agbi, Agortime-Ziope DCE – Emelia Emefa Adzimah and North Tongu DCE – Divine Osborn Fenu.

The ceremony however excluded nominees for Adaklu-Phanuel Kadey Donkor, Akatsi North-Prosper Kofi Patu and Ketu North-Anthony Avorgbedor, who were outrightly rejected during their respective Assemblies, leaving their in the hands of the President for a possible renomination.

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CWSA Sensitise Public on Global Hand Washing Day

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October 18, 2021

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The Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA) in the Volta Region joined the rest of the world to commemorate this year’s marks Global Hand Washing day on the theme “Our Future is at Hand – Let’s Move Forward Together.”

The state agency, which is responsible for rural water and sanitation services in the country, as part of the global day observation, last Friday, October 15, embarked on public sensitisation drive on radio and some selected institutions, including schools across the region.

In Ho, officials of CWSA were engaged in a radio discussion on Global FM and later engaged with staff and students of Kabore School Complex.

They also donated a handwashing facility to the school and demonstrated to them, proper hand washing skills.

Speaking on the theme at the ceremony, the Human Resources Manager, Madam Sally Donkor said, over the years, research has proven that handwashing has been and will continue to be one of the most effective ways to prevent infections. Adding that, in this COVID-19 era, handwashing was by far one of the most important behaviours to adopt to stay safe.

‘As we enter a new normal, beyond COVID-19, our future is at hand.’

She noted that, this year’s theme was a call for coordinated action on the part of all stakeholders to actively work toward universal hand hygiene.

This call, madam Donkor indicated, CWSA was committed to, through the combined power of providing access to safe WASH services and promoting healthy behaviours.

During the radio engagement, the Regional Hydrogeologist, Mr. Benjamin Yeboah stated that, in line with SDG 6, which is, “access to clean water and sanitation for all”, the Agency was working hard to make sure, most rural communities have access to sustainable clean water.

According to him, “we can only cultivate the habit of hand washing when communities have access to clean water, hence the Agency is undergoing a reform to enhance management of Water systems in the communities which will in effect provide sustainable water to the rural communities in the region.”

On her part, the Assistant Extension Services Specialist, Madam Shallom Abla Lumor said, the global handle hygiene commemorations has been replicated across CWSA’s Water Systems in the Region, including Taviefe, Akatsi, Matse, Dzolo, Adidome, Mafi Kumase, Ziope, Akpokofe, Shia, Amedzofe, Adaklu, and Vakpo.

She noted that, since 2008, Global Handwashing Day has been celebrated annually on October 15 to promote handwashing with soap and water as an easy, effective, and affordable way to prevent disease and save lives.

“When handwashing with soap is practiced at key moments, such as after using the toilet or before eating, it can dramatically reduce the risk of diarrhea and pneumonia, which can cause serious illness and death. Handwashing with soap also helps prevent the spread of other infections and viruses including influenza and COVID-19.”

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Mahama’s ‘Thank You’ tour train lands in Volta

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The nationwide ‘Thank You’ tour of the National Democratic Congress’ 2020 flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama is set to make a stop-over in the Volta region on Monday.

The one-day visit, would afford the former President the opportunity to interact with various stakeholders in the party’s stronghold after his defeat in the December 2020 Presidential elections.

A release from the Regional Secretatiat of the NDC, said the visit was to extend the appreciation of Mr. Mahama and the NDC to ‘our revered Traditional Rulers and the good People of the Volta Region for their massive support during the 2020 general elections despite the discrimination and militarization of the Volta Region by President Nana Addo’s led NPP government.’

It added that, the former flagbearer’s entourage will include, ‘his Running Mate, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Mr. Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, National Chairman and General Secretary respectively, National Executives and Other Party Stalwarts from the region.’

Below is the full itinerary of the former President

1. (8:00AM – 9:00AM) Live Radio Interview at Global FM (to be hooked on other radio stations in the region);

2. (9:30AM – 10:30AM) Courtesy call on the Agbogbomefia, Togbe Afede XIV, and the Asogli Traditional Council at the Asogli Secretariat, Ho.

3. (11:00AM -12:00PM) Interaction with Religious Leaders at Dela Cathedral, Ho Kpodzi.

4. (12:30PM – 1:30PM) Visit to the residence of the late Comrade Courage Worlasi Danku, to commiserate with the family and sign the book of condolence in memory of the late Deputy Regional Youth Organizer at Sokode Gbagble.

5. (3:00PM – 4:30PM) Meeting with Party Stakeholders at the G.M. Afeti Auditorium, Ho Technical University.

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Breaking: ‘Western Togoland’ Leader, Papavi Hogbedetor Dies

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October 16, 2021

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Report reaching Volta Online indicates that, the founder and leader of secessionist movement, the Homeland Study Group Foundation (HSGF) has passed on.

The 87-year old Charles Kormi Kudjordji, alias Papavi Hogbedetor was reported to have died Friday night at the St. Paul’s hospital in the Akatsi South Municipality, where he has been on admission.

Papavi has been at forefront of a separatist campaign to get the Volta region and other parts of North-Eastern part Ghana seceded into an independent Western Togoland state.

He was recently arrested and arraigned in connection with a supposed independence declaration sometime in October, 2019.

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Three Suspected Murderers Arrested; Attempt to sell Victim’s Body for Ghc 7K

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October 11, 2021

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Three persons are in the grips of the Volta Regional Police Command for allegedly killing, and attempting to sell the body of a 30-year old man, Albert Anyinado at Agavedzi in the Ketu South Municipality.

The suspects-Kalefe Korku age 42, Afedo Kpotor age 21 and Ametoke Sitsofe age 27, according to police were arrested Sunday from their hide out upon a tip off.

Narrating the facts of incident, Volta Regional Police Public Affairs Officer, DSP Effia Tenge, said the three suspects informed a fetish priest of Agbozume that they had a dead body they were offering for sale so he should assist them to get a buyer. The police was informed where they feigned interest in the deal and negotiated to buy the dead body at GHS 7000.00.

According to her, the buyer agreed to meet the suspect at Agavedzi near the lagoon to receive the dead body, but suspects upon sighting the police abandoned the dead body and bolted.

Police however pursued and arrested the three suspects in their various houses at Agavedzi, Agbozume and Adina.

The body victims has since been deposited at Ketu South Municipal Hospital morgue awaiting autopsy, while the suspects are in custody, assisting with investigations.

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Opponents of Guan District should revise their notes -Osibo

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October 9, 2021

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A lead advocate for the creation of Oti region and Guan district, Michael Osibo, has called on those who doubted and opposed the legitimate creation of the region and the district to rethink in the best interest of the good people of the land they are part of.

“This day is a great day in my life in the sense that it is something we started but many people doubted this day. But thank God this day has come. First of all we achieved the Oti region and then the consequence of SALL becoming Guan district has been achieved officially today. I am glad and we give praise to God for this wonderful event,” Mr. Osibo spoke to the media at the well attended inauguration of the Guan District Assembly at its capital, Likpe Mate, Friday, October 08, 2021.

On expectations Mr. Osibo said that “the community and the assembly should come together to achieve the development aspirations of the people. And added that he expects “the assembly to serve the people selflessly” so that they can “catch up with development”.
“I would ask those who were against the district to revise their notes. Now it is clear,” he remarked.

Oti region was one of six regions created in Ghana in 2018, bringing the total number of regions to sixteen.
Santrokofi, Akpafu, Lolobi and Lipke (SALL) areas of the region have, through legislative instrument, become Guan district.

Guan constituency is the next expectation of the people.

Guan district becomes the 261st in the country.

Friday’s event was graced by minister for Local Government, Decentralization and Rural Development, Dan Botwe, eminent statesman, Dr. Obed Asamoah, Col. Gbevlo Lartey, other government officials and chiefs and people of Santrokofi, Akpafu, Lolobi and Likpe traditional areas.

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Bosson Endorsed as Ho MCE; Pledges to run an Open Administration

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Members of the Ho Municipal Assembly have endorsed the President’s nominee, Mr. Divine Komla Bosson as Ho Municipal Chief Executive.

A total of 36 members out of the 42-member assembly, representing 86 percent, voted in favour of the nominee, to enable him secure the top political job at the assembly.

The confirmation poll was conducted on Monday by officials of the Electoral Commission, was monitored by the Regional Minister, Dr. Archibald Letsa and host of other government and party functionaries.

In his acceptance speech, the new MCE thanked the assembly members for the confidence reposed in him and pledged to work with them closely for the advancement of the municipality.

He promised to run a participatory administration and called for the support of all stakeholders to address the challenges confronting the assembly and the municipality.

Mr. Bosson’s endorsement brings to seven, the number of MDCEs who have so far been confirmed by their respective assembly since the start of the confirmation exercise last Thursday.

They are, Mr. Edmund Kudjo Attah – North Dayi, Geoffrey Badasu – Kpando, Noble Daniel Awume-Hohoe, James Etornam Flolu – Afadzato South, Ernest Victor Apau- Ho West and Godwin Dadzawa – South Dayi.

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Volta MMDCE Nominees Approval begin Today; See Schedule & Breakdown

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September 30, 2021

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Assembly members across all 18 Municipal and District Assemblies in the Volta Region will from today, Thursday 30^th September 2021 begin the confirmation processes of President Akufo-Addo MMDCE Nominees, which was released by the Minister of Local government Hon. Dan Botwe.

A schedule released by the Regional Coordinating Council showed the exercise would be supervised by the Regional Minister, Dr. Archibald Letsa, and would be carried out in batches for the next six-days across region.

The exercise begins in the North Dayi district and ends in the Anloga District next Thursday.

See schedule below

The confirmation will pave way for the various assemblies to continue developmental projects in the various areas, which some observed believed halted due to lack of substantive Chief Executives.

The Approval Process

According to the Local Governance Act, (Act 936) ‘there shall be a District Chief Executive for each district appointed by the President with prior approval of NOT LESS THAN TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY of members of the District Assembly present and voting at the meeting.

But how does this plays out in the context of the 18 assemblies in the Volta region? Prince Yao Amevi, a broadcast Journalist breaks down the Two-thirds requirement of the various assemblies for the approval of their respective nominees;

North Dayi District – Nominee: Edmond Atta Kudjoh

Total No. of Assembly members = 34

Total Number Elected = 23

Total Number Appointed =11

Two-thirds =not less than 22 votes from members

If all Government Appointees Approve (vote for the nominee) then only 11 votes from elected members will be needed.

Assumption: All members are present and voting

Hohoe Municipal– Nominee: Noble Daniel Yao Awume

Total No. of Assembly Members = 25

Total Number Elected = 17

Total Number Appointed =08

Two-thirds =not less than 16 votes from members

If all Government Appointees Approve (vote for the nominee) then only 08 votes from elected members will be needed.

Assumption: All Members are present and Voting

Kpando Municipal – Nominee : Geoffrey Kodzo Badasu

Total No. of Assembly members = 28

Total Number Elected = 19

Total Number Appointed =09

Two-thirds =not less than 18 votes from members

If all Government Appointees Approve (vote for the nominee) then only 09 votes from elected members will be needed.

Assumption: All members are present and voting

Afadjato South – Nominee: James Etornam Flolu

Total No. of Assembly Members = 32

Total Number Elected = 22

Total Number Appointed =10

Two-thirds =not less than 21 votes from members

If all Government Appointees Approve (vote for the nominee) then only 11 votes from elected members will be needed.

Assumption: All members are present and voting

Ho West District – Nominee: Ernest Victor Appau

Total No. of Assembly Members = 37

Total Number Elected = 25

Total Number Appointed =12

Two-thirds =not less than 25 votes from members

If all Government Appointees Approve (vote for the nominee) then only 13 votes from elected members will be needed.

Assumption: All members are present and voting

South Dayi District – Nominee: Godwin Dzadzawa Kwame

Total No. of Assembly Members = 31

Total Number Elected = 21

Total Number Appointed =10

Two-thirds =not less than 21 votes from members

If all Government Appointees Approve (vote for the nominee) then only 11 votes from elected members will be needed.

Assumption: All members are present and voting

Ho Municipal – Nominee: Divine Richard Bosson

Total No. of Assembly members = 43

Total Number Elected = 29

Total Number Appointed =14

Two-thirds =not less than 29 votes from members

If all Government Appointees Approve (vote for the nominee) then only 15 votes from elected members will be needed.

Assumption: All members are present and voting

Adaklu District – Nominee: Phanuel Kadey Donkor

Total No. of Assembly members = 21

Total Number Elected = 13

Total Number Appointed =08

Two-thirds =not less than 14 votes from members

If all Government Appointees Approve (vote for the nominee) then only 06 votes from elected members will be needed.

Assumption: All members are present and voting

Agortime Ziope– Nominee: Emelia Emefa Adzimah

Total No. of Assembly members = 22

Total Number Elected = 15

Total Number Appointed =07

Two-thirds =not less than 15 votes from members

If all Government Appointees Approve (vote for the nominee) then only 08 votes from elected members will be needed.

Assumption: All members are present and voting

Central Tongu – Nominee: Thomas Moore Zonyrah

Total No. of Assembly Members = 40

Total Number Elected = 27

Total Number Appointed =13

Two-thirds =not less than 27 votes from Members

If all Government Appointees Approve (vote for the nominee) then only 14 votes from elected members will be needed.

Assumption: All members are present and voting

North Tongu -Nominee: Divine Fenu

Total No. of Assembly Members = 42

Total Number Elected = 29

Total Number Appointed =13

Two-thirds =not less than 28 votes from members

If all Government Appointees Approve (vote for the nominee) then only 15 votes from elected members will be needed.

Assumption: All members are present and voting

South Tongu – Nominee: Seth Agbi

Total No. of Assembly members = 58

Total Number Elected = 40

Total Number Appointed =18

Two-thirds =not less than 37 votes from members

If all Government Appointees Approve (vote for the nominee) then only 19 votes from elected members will be needed.

Assumption: All members are present and voting

Akatsi South – Nominee: Martin Kofi Nyahe

Total No. of Assembly members = 41

Total Number Elected = 28

Total Number Appointed =13

Two-thirds = not less than 27 votes from members

If all Government Appointees Approve (vote for the nominee) then only 13 votes from elected members will be needed.

Assumption: All members are present and voting

Akatsi North – Nominee: Prosper Kofi Patu

Total No. of Assembly members = 18

Total Number Elected = 12

Total Number Appointed =06

Two-thirds =not less than 12 votes from members

If all Government Appointees Approve (vote for the nominee) then only 06 votes from elected members will be needed.

Assumption: All members are present and voting

Ketu North – Nominee: Anthony Avorgbedor

Total No. of Assembly members = 55

Total Number Elected = 38

Total Number Appointed =17

Two-thirds =not less than 37 votes from members

If all Government Appointees Approve (vote for the nominee) then only 20 votes from elected members will be needed.

Assumption: All members are present and voting

Ketu South – Nominee: Maxwell Lugudor

Total No. of Assembly members = 57

Total Number Elected = 39

Total Number Appointed =18

Two-thirds =not less than 38 votes from members

If all Government Appointees Approve (vote for the nominee) then only 20 votes from elected members will be needed.

Assumption: All members are present and voting

Keta Municipal – Nominee: Emmanuel Gemegah

Total No. of Assembly members = 32

Total Number Elected = 22

Total Number Appointed =10

Two-thirds =not less than 21 votes from members

If all Government Appointees Approve (vote for the nominee) then only 11 votes from elected members will be needed.

Assumption: All members are present and voting

Anloga District – Nominee: Seth Yormewu

Total No. of Assembly members = 41

Total Number Elected = 28

Total Number Appointed =13

Two-thirds =not less than 27 votes from members

If all Government Appointees Approve (vote for the nominee) then only 14 votes from elected members will be needed.

Assumption: All members are present and voting

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