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Volta Begins Mass Disinfection Exercise Phase 3

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BY: Rita Nedjoh | Voltaonlinegh.com |

The Volta Region has embarked on the third phase of the national disinfection and clean-up exercise at the  various markets, lorry parks, institutions and other public places across the region.

The exercise formed part of the third phase of the national fumigation, disinfection and clean-up exercise in markets and public places across the country against the spread of Corona-virus.

Briefing the media at the Ho Central market, the Volta Regional Minister Dr. Archibald Yao Letsa noted that, the exercise was part of measures put in place to ensure that all markets and public places are fumigated and disinfected to control the spread of the novel Corona virus and also kill other viruses, diseases and bacterial on surfaces within these public facilities across the region.

He explained that the exercise has been conducted twice already and the third phase which was conducted across the region is to help prevent the second wave of the Corona virus in the country .

He however appeals to the people in the region to always practice the Covid-19 safety protocols by constantly wearing the face mask, washing of hands with soap and water, use of sanitizer and ensuring social distancing.

Mr. Letsa also stated that the same exercise is ongoing in all the various Municipal and District Assemblies (MDAs) across the entire Region.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dansworld International Services Limited, Mr. Bernard Danso Ntow, noted that, the second wave Covid-19 is moving at a very fast pace and needs urgent measures to stop it.

He noted “the third phase of the disinfection exercise is important and effective because if we do not battle or fight, the virus it becomes a problem for us to bear so I admonish everybody to observe the protocols and wear the mask. “

Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com

Keta-Wego to Also Benefit From Harbor Project

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BY: Akpabli Daniel Yao | Voltaonlinegh.com |

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Keta, Mr. Godwin Edudzi Effah has announced that Keta-Wego area will not be left out in the ongoing Harbor project in the Keta Municipality.

This revelation came after Mr. Effah enumerated government’s plan to commence the erection of the Keta Harbor after a stakeholder engagement in the municipality.

He stated that, not all the facilities are going to be situated in Keta central but some are going to be stationed at the other side of the municipality called the Wego which included towns such as Atiavi, Tsiame Asadame area aimed at boosting the developmental status of the Keta Municipality and the region at large.

Enumerating further, he explained that, the other second project, Fish Landing site, which is purposely for local boats and other fishing trawlers, will come with Schools, Health centers, outboard motor repair centers and net mending center, and Wego is equally a beneficiary.

“As we speak, we are putting up some fabrication at the junction of the port and an office complex to house the marketing department, the reception, the shipper’s council office and the library/information center”.  He stated

He noted that, latest by fourth quarter, feasibility works will end and the contract awarded to one constructor to start, adding that, work is far advanced because, feasibility studies are ongoing and his office is receiving an interim and situational report which is encouraging.

He stated that, the chiefs have supported the project and government at the planning state and in a few months to come, we will see bricks works and other material coming to site.

He therefore called on Chiefs and other prominent stakeholders in the region to support government in achieving this goal adding that, their government takes the welfare of the people at heart.

Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com

Akatsi South District Attains Municipal Status

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BY: Evans Worlanyo Ameamu| Voltaonlinegh.com |

The Akatsi South District Assembly in the Volta region has gained the status of a Municipal Assembly under the administration of the current government.

This announcement was made by the District Chief Executive (DCE) Mr. Leo Nelson Adzidogah on the Kaleawo radio Morning Programme.

According to Mr. Adzidogah, the area has the necessary structures as well as the population that made it possible to attain such a status. He was however thankful to the Nana Addo led government for the elevation.

With the elevation, Akatsi South has joined the likes of Ho, Keta, Ketu South, Hohoe and Kpando assemblies as the only six municipalities in the region, which currently has 18 MMDAs.

The elevation will also bring to area, the services of the Department of Urban Roads, an agency of Roads & Highways ministry, responsible for developing and managing a sustainable integrated urban road transport system in municipal and metropolitan areas.

Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com

Keta-Anloga Municipalities Inaugurate Inter-Party Dialogue Committee

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BY: Kekeli Blamey| Voltaonlinegh.com |

Two Directors of National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in the Keta and Anloga Municipalities, Mrs. Lina Bensah and Mr. Godwin Agbenyo, respectively have  inaugurated an inter-party dialogue committee to ensure that the upcoming Ghana’s general elections runs free and fairly.

The move, according to them, will help unite the political parties, security experts, the media as well as other stakeholders in the Municipality to drive at recording peaceful, free and fair elections.

Torgbui James Ocloo V, the Dufia of Keta and the Chairman for the Committee, said he will work to ensure all stakeholders play integral roles toward achieving the aims of the Committee.

He however called on the leaders of the political parties to avoid all manner of violence and abuse during the elections.

He also urged the Police, the BNI and the Media to work unanimously so as to maintain peace and order in the upcoming elections.

Reverend Noble Kukubor, a representative from the Local Council of Churches, also reiterated the need to ensure peace before and during the elections.

He said, the Local Council of Churches, have also taken strides to put peace messages across through few activities they have organized.

Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com

Three Victims of Ho Gas station Fire Dead [Update]

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Scene at the Mighty Gas filling station in Ho. (C) Citi FM

BY: KALD | voltaonlinegh.com |

At least three victims of last week’s fire outbreak at the Mighty Gas filling station in Ho have died, information reaching Volta Online indicates.

The victims, two males and  a female reportedly gave up their ghosts on Saturday and Tuesday respectively at the Ho Teaching Hospital, where they were receiving treatment with 12 others for injuries sustained in a fire that swept through some vehicles at the Gas station last Wednesday dawn.

A source close to the family the decease woman told Volta online that, the mother of three was at the filling station that morning to buy LPG for her bakery business when the unfortunate incident occurred.

The swift response of personnel of the Ghana National Fire to the incident at the time, curtailed the fire from escalating and resulting a major disaster.

Meanwhile, Volta Online understands two of the victims who are critical condition have been transferred to the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, while the rest are responding to treatment at the Teaching Hospital.

Video: CCTV footage of the incident

Below is a statement issued by the Gas Company after the incident last week;

Statement by Mighty Gas Company Limited

For Immediate Release

Date:  November 11, 2020.

This statement is to confirm that indeed there was an incident at the LPG filling point at the Mighty Gas station in Ho, near the Ho Teaching Hospital.

The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning of Wednesday November, 11, 2020 at about 5:10am.

The cause of the explosion which injured a few persons, both staff and customers is unknown.

The fire which was restricted to the gas filling point alone due to the safety system put in place by the company was quickly curtailed by the fire service.

The few casualties are currently receiving treatment at the Ho Teaching Hospital and no deaths recorded.

Please note that the cause of the accident is currently unknown and still under investigation by the Ghana Fire Service. Mighty Gas is cooperating with the fire service and other regulatory bodies to ensure a thorough investigation.

Our sincerest sympathies to all injured and the general public of this sad event. We wish casualties a speedy recovery. To ensure continues safety of both staff and customers, the Gas station is closed temporarily to allow for thorough assessment, repairs and improvements.

The general public will be informed of any developments that comes up

 Signed

Management

Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com

 

Assemblyman Accuses MCE, Others over Neglect

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BY: Kekeli Blamey| Voltaonlinegh.com |

The Assembly Member for Keta Central electoral area, Hon James Ocloo Akorli has registered his displeasure regarding neglect from some officials in the Municipal Assembly.

Mr. Akorli, disclosed that the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Godwin Edudzi Effah and those in charge of environmental health in the Municipality have sidelined him during a fumigation exercise held in the Keta market which is under his jurisdiction.

He explained that, he was unhappy to hear that some activities have been carried out in his electoral area without any notification to his office.

Hon. Akorli also stated that, he has been an active player when it comes to the electoral area hence should not be exempted in such an important and crucial exercises.

He however said, measures are underway to get the MCE into few discussions to address the issue.

Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com

Keta EC Boss Calls for Calm Ahead of December Polls

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A man casts his vote at a polling station during presidential elections in Accra December 7, 2012. Ghana extended voting in its presidential election into a second day, officials said on Friday, after a rash of technical problems prevented thousands of people in the West African state from casting their ballots on time. The decision was broadly accepted by political parties and voters, who hoped the poll would entrench Ghana's reputation as a bulwark of democracy and progress in a region better known for civil wars, coups and corruption. REUTERS/Stringer (GHANA - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) - RTR3BBZF

BY: Kekeli Blamey| Voltaonlinegh.com |

The Keta Municipal Director of the Electoral Commission, Mr.  Philip Adzomadi has called on the youth to desist from any act of violence before, during and after the December 7 general elections.

This follows several engagements with the media and some security experts in the Keta Municipality to deliberate on measures to ensuring free and fair elections.

Mr. Adzomadi, indicated that some youth have always been initiated into acts of violence during elections, adding that in the course of these, some have been apprehended by the police.

He therefore urged the youth to avoid acts of violence during the election.

He also called on the police and the media to be on guard against any form of violence and election malpractices.

Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com

Volta NDC to Visit Rawlings’ Dzelukorpe Family

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BY: Akpabli Daniel Yao | Voltaonlinegh.com |

The leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Volta region has scheduled Wednesday, November 18, 2020 to visit the Late former President Jerry John Rawlings’ hometown Dzelukope to commiserate with the family in line with the Ewe culture and  Anlo tradition.

In a statement signed by the Regional Secretary, James GUNU, the secretariat is shocked and devastated by the sad news of the passing of H.E. Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings hence the suspension of all campaign activities in the region by the party.

According to the Statement, Former President Jerry John Rawlings was a grassroots man, legend, great asset, and a charismatic leader with vision who founded our NDC on probity, accountability and social justice.

As part of activities outlined by the Regional Secretariat, All Regional Executives, Members of the Political Committee and Council of Elders have since been deployed to the constituencies to hold emergency meetings to officially inform them about the untimely departure of our founder. The Constituency Executives shall do same at the branch and community levels.

they said, there shall be a Media briefing and opening of book of condolence at the Regional Secretariat Today, Monday, November 16th, 2020, Memorial walks at all levels of the party structure and Regional Vigil at the Jubilee Park, Ho on Thursday, November 19th, 2020 at 6:00pm.

They also noted that, as part of his (Former Prez Rawlings) commitment to inclusiveness, the Regional Zongo Caucus in collaboration with the Regional Secretariat will organise special Muslim prayers in Kpando, Hohoe, Aflao and other zongo communities starting Monday, November 16th, 2020.

The statement further  entreated all rank and file of the umbrella party to participate in all the activities.

Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com

Signing of Former Prez Rawlings’ Book of Condolence begins Today

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BY: Akpabli Daniel Yao | Voltaonlinegh.com |

As part of a week long national mourning declared by the state for the Late Former President Jerry John Rawlings, a book of condolence has been opened for Government officials, state institutions and the public starting from today, Monday, 16th November to Friday, November 20, 2020.

In a statement signed by  Nana Enoch Osei-Mensah, Head of Protocol at the office of the Vice President and the Moderator of the signing of the book of condolences, there will be a schedule for the entire process due to the Covid-19 pandemic situation.

The exercise, according to the statement will take place at the Foyer of the Accra International Conference center from 9am to 5pm daily.

The statement has therefore attached the schedule list to assist the general public to get abreast with the processes so as to bring decorum to the entire 5 day activity.

Below is the full details of the exercise

 

Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com

FDA Reacts to “#The Return Bribe” story

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BY: Akpabli Daniel Yao | Voltaonlinegh.com |

The Food and drugs authority (FDA) has issued a statement regarding corruption and bribery allegation leveled against some staff of the authority.

The release came at a time when the Joy new documentary titled #The Return Bribe is scheduled to be aired regarding the alleged scandal in the authority by the multimedia group.

In the statement signed by the board Chairman of the authority, Sammy Ohene (Dr.), the matter came to the attention of the authority in April, 2020 and they are doing their best to see that the right procedures are followed to see to the finality of the allegations.

According to the statement, the authority urged the public to allow the National Security as well as committees instituted by the authority to conduct and complete investigation into the allegations.

He reiterated the authority’s zero tolerance for bribery and corruption and reaffirms its commitment to protect the health and well-being of consumers.

THE RETURN BRIBE DOCUMENTARY

In the Joy News documentary, it was alleged that the CEO of the FDA, Mrs Delese Mimi Darko, through the head of Legal Affairs at the FDA, Cynthia Dapaah Ntow, demanded $100,000 from the manufacturer of COA-FS to enable him continue selling his product.

An amount of GH₵600,000 was allegedly given to the head of Legal Affairs at the FDA as bribe, according to the documentary.

Below is the full statement………..

Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com