Gov’t Engages Media on National Security Strategy

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September 28, 2021

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A one-day sensitization programme has been organised for selected media practitioners on Ghana’s newly drafted National Security Strategy (NSS).

The engagement is a first of three sessions put together by the National Security Ministry and the Ministry of Information in taking broad-based inputs from relevant stakeholders, the media inclusive on the implementation of the NSS.

Participants included Journalists drawn from various television and radio networks in the Greater Accra, Central, Western, Volta, Western-North and Oti Regions.

Addressing the participants , the National Security Minister, Albert Kan-Dapaah said government is using the engagements to primarily equip the media with the appropriate information on the document and how it will be implemented.

He emphasized the need for the media in the country to be circumspect in their daily reportage especially on issues that have national security implications.

“The media by definition is an independent institution. There is a limit to the role of other accountability institution but for the media, it possesses the independence that enables it to hold government to account. It is a very important duty the media play which is why we get concerned

“That is why it is important that our media men and women don’t play with the security and stability of the country. Also, it is important that the media is able to do away with sensational stories that have very serious security implications, and not because it will help to sell newspapers and get viewership”, he said.

The NSS document was launched on 7th June, 2021 by President Akufo-Addo as part of measures to coordinate a national response efforts to protect and safeguard the country from threats, risks, challenges to its security and stability from both the domestic and international environments.

On his part, Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah whose Ministry facilitated the engagement underscored the need for extensive education and sensitization on the content of the strategy.

He said the engagement is important because it provides stakeholders the opportunity to deepen their understanding of their roles in the implementation of the strategy.

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Ho Node Hub holds forum on Mobile App development

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September 27, 2021

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A one-day consultative forum has been held for stakeholders on Mobile App development in Ho by Digital Innovation company, Ho Node Hub.

The event held last Saturday, brought together young persons from all walks of life to share ideas on how to leverage mobile apps in boasting local economic activities and create sustainable jobs..

The stakeholder engagement which was held in partnership with the Ghana Tech Lab with support from the MasterCard Foundation’s Young African Works program and the World Bank, sought to among other things, inform and identify current market needs of industries, companies, job market and skills gaps; Which would help single out the needed intervention to help bridge the gap.

To this end, the Head of ICT Directorate at the Ho Technical University and Director for Centre of Education Research and Training, Mr. Mawuli Agbenorto, has advised youth and stakeholders in the Digital Innovation space to conduct regular needs assessment for their communities in order to build innovative applications and solutions to cater to their immediate ecosystem.

Speaking at the forum, Mr. Agbenorto said, for digital talents to make significant impact, it was imperative for them to be solution oriented especially with a focus on providing solutions to businesses through innovative technology.

A report by Meltwater in 2014, indicated that 26 million people out of 93 million mobile phone owners come from Ghana with the country also recording the highest mobile phone penetration in Africa in 2013. Ghana is also reported to have a high rate of consumers owning multiple phones.

As a result, more mobile phone service providers were in search of digital talents to produce consumer -informed applications to address their needs, Mr. Agbenorto noted.

Speaking on the theme, ‘The role of Mobile Application in Transforming the Local economy for Job Creation and Economic Development’, he said the numerous problem-solving opportunities presented avenues for job creation and other related benefits.

He therefore called on them to develop an eye for problem identification while urging them to make the best use of resources available to them.

The Managing Director of Ho Node Hub, Mr. Courage Asase, said the engagement was significant since it needed to pull in more input from stakeholders in the ecosystem to chart the course of the base program and curriculum for the year.

He said the Hub over the years had cultivated fruitful relationships with various stakeholders including those from Academia, organisations, startups and other significant stakeholder to ensure a holistic contribution in its impact projects in the ecosystem.

The Hub having completed its base program in Digital Media Training is set to begin its next base program in Mobile Application Development, he added.

The Technical Lead of the Hub, Mr. Seth Megbetor in a report on the Hub’s base training program said the Hub, having already trained the youth in Digital Media, was set to begin a 6- week Mobile Application Development program for which reason the stakeholder engagement was deemed necessary.

He indicated that the Hub’s training programmes have nurtured and produced formidable youth-led startups which were already competing with other industry giants especially in the field of Tourism and in the Creative arena.

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LRC Deepens Engagement with Stakeholders on Case Tracking System

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September 26, 2021

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BY: Daniel Orlando | Voltaonlinegh.com |

The Legal Resources Centre (LRC), a lead advocate for the Ghana Case Tracking System has organised a sensitization workshop for stakeholders including community monitoring groups in the Volta region to further deepen their participation in the initiative.

The workshop, which is supported by Commonwealth Human Rights initiative and Crime Check Foundation with funding from United States Agency for International Development (USAID), was aimed at enchancing the effectiveness of the Case Tracking system in the Justice delivery chain in Ghana.

The Case Tracking System allows civil society organizations and the citizenry to monitor the progress of cases from beginning to end.

As part of efforts to improve justice delivery in the country, Government of Ghana in 2018 launched the electronic integrated criminal justice Case Tracking System, CTS to support key justice sector institutions in the justice delivery chain.

The six justice sector institutions include Ghana Police Service, Ghana Prisons Service, Attorney General’s Department, Legal Aid Commission, Economic and Organised Crime Office, EOCO, and Judicial Service.

Ghana’s Case Tracking System aims to promote the involvement of civil society organizations in advocacy for justice delivery in Ghana.

The Cass tracking system has been designed to digitally track criminal cases from inception to its conclusion and avoid the delay in accessing Justice delivery in the Country.

The System Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist of the Justice Sector Support Activity, Samuel Kombian in an interaction with the media, said the CTS is being implemented in 40 districts in seven regions namely the Greater Accra, Ashanti, Northern, Bono, Upper East, Volta and Western Regions.

He said one issue that accounted for delay in the justice delivery system has to do with the issue of missing docket but with the introduction of the electronic CTS and training of Community Case Tracking Groups to help monitor the CTS process thereby eliminating the matre of missing documents

The Justice Sector Support Activity therefore, seeks to strengthen the Ghana Case Tracking System through citizen engagement, empowerment and amplification of citizens’ voices to demand accountability and improved justice delivery services for the Ghanaian people.

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President Nominates NADMO Boss as Ho MCE; Retains Seven Incumbents

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September 19, 2021

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The much awaited list of President Akufo-Addo’s nominees for Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives has finally been announced.

The nominations, which have delayed for several months were on Sunday afternoon made public by the Minister for Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development, Mr. Dan Botwe at a press briefing in Accra.

Out of the 18 MDCE nominees announced for the Volta region, seven of them were incumbents, with the remaining being new entrants, including one female.

In the Ho Municipality, Mr. Divine Bosson, the Regional Director of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NaDMO) has been nominated to replace the incumbent MCE, Mr. Prosper Pi-Bansah.
Mr. Bosson was among the three finalists shortlisted by the vetting Committee for the President’s consideration, though they recommended Mr. Bright Doh, the NPP Ho Central Constituency Secretary for nomination.

Incumbents retained include, Edmund Kudjo Attah -North Dayi, James Etornam Flolu – Afadzato South, Ernest Victor Apau – Ho West, Thomas Zonyrah – Central Tongu, Anthony Avorgbedor – Ketu North, Seth Yormewu – Anloga and Phanuel Kadey Donkor – Adaklu.

The only female on the list, is the nominee for Agotime-Ziope district, Emelia Amefa Adzimah.

See full list below

Meanwhile, the Regional chairman of NPP, Mr. Makafui Woanyah has appealed for calm among party supporters, and called on them respects the President’s choice of MDCEs.

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Volta NPP Chairman Calls for Calm Ahead of MMDCEs Announcement

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September 19, 2021

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The Volta Regional Chairman of the governing New Patriotic Party, Mr. Makafui Woanyah is calling for calm among the rank and file of the party, as government announces nominees for Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives for all 260 local assemblies nationwide.

The announcement, which would be made by the Minister for Local Government, Decentralization and Rural Development, Mr. Dan Botwe on Sunday afternoon, would end months of speculations and anxiety among party supporters and the general public over the long delay in announcing substantive political heads for the various assemblies.

But ahead of the big announcement, the Volta NPP chairman has urged party faithful to respect the President’s authority and accept whoever is nominated for MDCE position in any of the 18 assemblies of the region.

In a release, Mr. Woanyah said, “We have waited long enough and as expected, not every applicants will be selected and not every interest will be met. The President is the sole appointor and he alone has the prerogative to select those who must help him deliver on his mandate and transformational agenda. The opportunity to serve is therefore a privilege and not a DO OR DIE affair.”

He further called for support for the nominees to enable them have a successfully nomination process at the assemblies.

” I wish to urge all of us to accept the President’s nominations and work collectively towards their confirmation by our various Assemblies.”

The Chairman’s call follows a National Security alert to all Regional and District security councils and committees to be on alert for possible agitations after the nominations.

Meanwhile, a leaked report of the presidential Committee which vetted aspirants for the positions have recommended four incumbent MDCEs in the region for re-nominations.

They are, Hon. Edmund Kudjo Attah of North Dayi, Hon. Etornam James Flolu, Afadzato South, Hon. Ernest Apau, Ho West and Hon. Elliot Agbenorwu, Ketu South. Below is the full list of recommended nominees for possible appointment by the President.

However, there are suggestions the widely circulated list, could witness some last minute changes from the President, a situation, which is brewing uneasy calm among supporters of various aspirants.

As a result, the Volta Regional Chairman has entreated party supporters to eschew any acrimony and rancor after the announcement.

Below is the full statement

Press Release!!!

19th September, 2021

Good morning fellow Patriots.

I wish to reach out to you all this morning as we wait rather impatiently to receive the President’s nominations for our various MMDAS.
We have waited long enough and as expected, not every applicants will be selected and not every interest will be met.
The President is the sole appointor and he alone has the prerogative to select those who must help him deliver on his mandate and transformational agenda.
The opportunity to serve is therefore a privilege and not a DO OR DIE affair.
I wish to urge all of us to accept the President’s nominations and work collectively towards their confirmation by our various Assemblies.
There always will be a better tomorrow. The longer we stay in power, the greater the opportunities and the chance for us all to take our turn. Let’s eschew acrimony and rancor. There will be no winners nor losers in this process. Those who will be nominated will need the prayers and support of all of us to succeed.
I wish to congratulate all the nominees in advance and to pledge my support to help push them through the confirmation process. I also urge us all to be measured, magnanimous and gracious in our reactions to the nominations later today.
Long live Volta NPP !
Long live the NPP Government !
Long live Ghana !

Makafui Kofi Woanyah
Regional Chairman
(NPP VOLTA)

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We’re Sorry for Not Giving You an MP’ – Krachiwura Apologises to Nana Addo

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September 10, 2021

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The Paramount chief of Krachi Traditional Area, Nana Mprah Besemuna has apologized to President Akufo-Addo, for the inability of the Oti region to deliver a single parliamentary seat for the governing New Patriotic Party in the 2020 elections.

The Krachiwura, who is also the President of Oti Region House of Chiefs, said “It is sad that Oti did not contribute any seat to your victory despite all that your government did for the region… We can only apologise and urge you to put this behind you and focus on your developmental agenda for Oti so the people can boast of your legacy in the area.”

He rendered the apology when President Akufo-Addo interacted with traditional leaders at Dambai, as part of his one-day tour of the region on Thursday.

The NPP prior to last year’s election, had one out of the 8 parliamentary seats in the Oti enclave, but lost it to the opposition NDC at polls, in spite of the creation of a new region for the area by the government.

That notwithstanding, the Krachiwura urged the President not to feel disappointed at the turn of events but rather remain focus and execute his agenda for the region. Adding, “That is the beauty of the democracy. Being an astute politician, I believe you will appreciate the dynamics of the issues.”

He also posited that, they do not regret fighting for their own region, as the area was now having a fair distribution of resources and developmental projects.

According to him, “there have been a fair spread of resources and regional offices. Feeder roads office is at Kete Krachi. Health directorate at Worawora. Agric Department at Nkwanta. Education Service at Jasikan. NHIS at Kadjebi and Regional Coordinating Council and High court at Dambai. These will not have happened without the creation of the region.”

While thanking the President for the various developmental projects ongoing in the region, Nana Besemuna also appealed to him to expedite work on the construction of a bridge across the Oti River as captured in the national budget.

He also mentioned roads, acess to potable water and health facilities as some of the pressing needs of the region, which required urgent attention.

In a response, President Akufo-Addo assured that, he will not relent on his agenda of living a lasting legacy for the Oti Region, despite not having an MP on his side to be giving him constant reminders.

He said,he was determined to fulfill his promises, including the bridge on river Oti and called for the support for the government to deliver.

“I have made the promise and I am going to see to it that it is done.I will make sure it (the Bridge) is my legacy for this region. We will do it; the bridge. As well as the Technical University. We will ensure they are done.”

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President inaugurates ‘1D1F’ Factory as He Begins Tour of Oti Region

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September 9, 2021

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commissioned a food processing factory at Adonkwanta in the Krachi East Municipality, as he takes his nationwide tour to the Oti Region on Thursday.

The CH Global Limted Food Processing factory, a wholly owned Ghanaian company, has become the first industry under the government’s One-District-One-Factory (1D1F) initiative to commence operations in the Oti Region.

The factory processes yam and cassava into chips and balls as well as animal feed. Currently, it has the capacity to process over 800 tubers of yam per day, and 700 tons of per year, raw material, which are heavily produced in the Oti enclave.

According to officials of the company, the factory currently offers direct employment to 52 persons and 200 casual workers. This, is expected to increase when the factory scale up operations.

Officials added that, the factory source its raw material from farmer associations in the region, while they plan to cultivate 100 acres of yam and cassava to argument supplies from the locals.

Some residents who spoke Volta Online expressed delight at the opening of the factory, which they noted would provide ready market for their farm produce, to improve their livelihoods.

The President as part of the tour is expected to interact with traditional leaders, inspect ongoing infrastructural and road projects in the region.

Accompanying him are government functionaries including, Agric Minister, Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto, Local Government Minister, Dan Botwe, Sanitation and Water Resources, Madam Cecilia Dapaah, Deputy Minister for Trades and Industry, Mr. Hebert Krapah and a host of others.

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Div.2 Middle League: Volta Rangers Drew with Oti Warriors, Roberto FC beat Akatsi All Stars on Match Day 3.

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BY: Elinam Acorlor | Voltaonlinegh.com |

It was the turn of new boys Volta Rangers and Yadzo Oti Warriors on day three of the ongoing Volta regional division two middle league.

Volta Rangers played out a 1-1 draw in their second Group A match.

Despite enjoying the larger share of possession and creating some chances in both halves Rangers couldn’t secure a win.

However, a rejuvenated Roberto FC came back from Rangers 4-0 defeat of Match Day 1, winning g against Akatsi All Stars by a lone goal.

The former division one side scored early in the first half, having gained momentum with the one goal, Roberto FC pushed more men forward and created numerous chances but couldn’t make it count.

Results from Match Day Three.

Yadzo Oti Warriors 1-1 Volta Rangers

Akatsi All Stars 0-1 Roberto FC

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Home Stars, Sons of Thunder triumph on Day-2 of Div. Two Middle League

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Division one middle league (4) — Home Stars vs Agbogba FC

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Group B matches in the ongoing Volta Regional Division Two Middle League were honoured Wednesday 7^th September, 2021 at the Ho sports Stadium.

After match day two of the Volta Regional Division Two Middle League , 4 goals were scored in total, one less than what happened in Match Day One. Sons of Thunder FC subdued Bebeto FC from Sogakope by 2 goals to 1 in the group B opener.

In the fierce contest that ensued between the two teams, Sons of Thunder FC were first to score at the early stage of the first half but Bebeto FC came back strong to equalize before recess.

Sons of Thunder gave their all in the second half to take away the three points after 90 minutes.

Meanwhile, in the second game of the day, Home Stars FC were 1-0 winners over Agbogba FC. A goal from the spot in the 6^th minute, was enough for Home Stars to run away with all the 3 point in a fiercely contested game that ensued between the two teams.

Results from Match Day Two

Sons of Thunder FC 2-1 Bebeto FC

Home Stars FC 1 – 0 Agbogba FC

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Water Resources Minister Inspects Projects in Volta

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September 8, 2021

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The Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Madam Cecilia Abena Dapaah has embarked on an inspection tour of some projects under the ministry in the Volta region.

The tour, which started on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 was for the Minister to ascertain the progress of work on two water projects, and a waste treatment plant in the region.

The water projects comprise, the third phase of the 5-district water supply project under the Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA) and the expansion of the Agordome Water Treatment facility under the Ghana Water Company in the South Tongu district.

The minister’s first stop was at Adidome in the Central Tongu District, where she inspected a Water treatment plant as part of the 5-districts water project. The solar powered facility produces over a million gallons of potable water daily. She was conducted round the facility by officials of CWSA led by the Chief Executive, Ing. Dr. Worlanyo Siabi, as well as officials of Strabag AG from Vienna, Austria, who are working on the third phase of the water project.

Under the project, potable water is being extended from the Adidome treatment plant to communities in Adaklu, including the district capital, Waya at a cost of 11 million Euros.

It entails the laying of 110km transmission pipes from the Adidome treatment plant and the construction automated standpipes in the beneficiary communities.

According to the sector minister, “We are also adding 73 standpipes, and in the Adaklu district we will create 163 standpipes and transmission lines as well.”

She noted that, the project was scheduled to be completed in 24 months, adding that “we are holding the contractor’s feet to fire to make sure he finishes on time for His Excellency to commission the project”.

She reiterated that government was on course to achieving the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 on Clean Water and Sanitation by the year 2030.

This, she noted, was evident in the huge investment made by government in the water and sanitation sector across the country.

“ Last year, we were privileged to have His Excellency cut the sod for eight (8) major water projects totaling US$1.4million which will give 4.5 million people access to potable water,” she stated.

Madam Dapaah, who was accompanied by officials of her ministry, later visited Akrofu, in the Ho municipality, where an integrated waste treatment facility is being constructed by the Zoomlion Group.

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