NPP Condemns Mahama's "Ashanti Region sees NDC's as lepers" comment

NPP Condemns Mahama's "Ashanti Region sees NDC's as lepers" comment

The Ashanti Region New Patriotic Party (NPP) has chided the comment of the Former President of Ghana, John Dramani during his two days "Thank You" visiting tour in the Ashanti Region. 

The Former President and Presidential candidate for the National Democratic Congress(NDC) Party in the just ended 2020 polls visited the people of Ejura to console victims of a riot between the Military cum Police stated that, the NPP in Ashanti region are treating the Members of the NDC like lepers which are bad for the country's democracy.

However, The Ashanti Regional Communication Director for the NPP, Mr. Akeasi Kyei, today during a press conference a the Party's Regional Office, Krofrom in Kumasi reprimanded the statement of the former President says, it is uncalled for.

He said John Dramani Mahama must come out to apologize but if he refuses to do so, it is not going to surprise him as he is fond of spewing out unpleasant statements.

He, therefore, cautioned the former President to be mindful of his word as he is spelling doom for himself.

Reading paragraph 4 of  2009's financial statement to the media,  he refuted the claims of Mahama saying he drilled ultra-modern mechanized borehole water in the Ashanti region.

To this notwithstanding, he also rebutted John Dramani Mahama's claims of founding the Euro Get project where this NPP's government has abandoned all the projects he initiated.

Source:SirJakenonline.co.

Use authorize means to provide electricity Meters to customers - MPs, ECG, others told

Use authorize means to provide electricity Meters to customers - MPs, ECG, others told

Certified Electrical Wiring Professionals Association (CEWPA) have charged MPs, ECG officials and Assembly Members to go to the appropriate office in distributing electricity meters to customers.

According to CEWPA, their main mandate in accordance with the law, Legislative instrument Act 2013, Li 208 is to make sure household and industrial wiring and electrical products are protected.

They said, the Section 7 of the law doesn't allow an electrician without a permit from the Energy Commission to do household or industrial wiring apart from the high tension poles which is to be operate by ECG workers.

Speaking at a press briefing, Rev. Engineer Agyenim Boateng Head of Public Relations, Coordinator for Inspectors in Ashanti Region stated that, the law was made to enforce and protect the work of electricity in the country but unfortunately, that's not how it's being done in the country.

He said, the authorities of the Association have come to realize that, majority of houses and market centers being razed down by fire are the cause of electrical wiring malpractices among electricians who are not having license from Energy Commission.

 "A lot of issues are going on in the country which is worrying, it is only the Electricity Company Of Ghana (ECG) and the Volta River Authority (VRA) who are permitted to give Meters to customers, but you will see an MP sharing meters as a result of his Political interest or an assembly man given meters to his constituents, some ECG workers also through dubious mean do same which is wrong as a country", he stressed.

To this not withstanding, he intimated that, about 70% of our power crisis are coming from electricians especially concerning fire outbreak in our various houses.

He therefore urged urged the public to ask for the license of an electrician hire to wire a house. 

Source: sirjakenews.blogspot.com.

Forklex 10th edition Award 2021: Obofo Micheal Grabs Ashanti Regional Best Reporter Award

Forklex 10th edition Award 2021: Obofo Micheal Grabs Ashanti Regional Best Reporter Award

The 10th edition of the annual Forklex Media awards took place on Saturday night at the Accra International Conference Center.

The Ashanti Regional Reporter of the year award, went to Mr. Michael Debrah also known in the media space as Obofo of Agyenkwa Fm,Kumasi.

The seasoned media personality picked the award for the first time on his first nomination.

Speaking in an interview with Sirjakeonline.com, Mr. Micheal Debrah expressed his profound gratitude to God for the glory he has bestowed upon him, his Chief Executive Officer for Atinka Media Village, Mr. Tobin also called Tobinco for the opportunity and the trust he had in him, his General Manager, Editor and entire Staff of Agyenkwa Fm.

"I will first of all give thanks to the Almighty God for it his grace that I have been able to get this Glory, and to also my General Manager, DJ Bewise, Mr. Prince Afah-Gyamfi of Agyenkwa Fm Kumasi, and Tobinco the CEO of Atinka Media Village and the entire Board of Directors and staff of Atinka Media Village, it is through their hands that I have reached this far, those who voted for me, Chiefs and Assembly Members who supported me, I say Ayekoo may God bless and replenish what you've lost because of me", he lauded.

To this not withstanding, he commended all love ones including Chiefs who supported him and voted for him.

Mr. Micheal Debrah ceased the opportunity and advised young and upcoming Journalists not to loose hope but should continue to work hard as God has time for each and every one on the work he or she is doing.

 *Listen to the audio below*

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New Curriculum Training: GES Applauds Gnacops for setting the pace

New Curriculum Training: GES Applauds Gnacops for setting the pace 

The Ghana National Council Of Private Schools, GNACOPS in collaboration with the MoE through the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment has successfully implemented the training of private school teachers on the Common Core Program, CCP, and the Standard-Based Curriculum, SBC, across the country.

According to the council's Executive Director, Mr Enoch Kwasi Gyetuah, more than three thousand seven hundred and  nine private school teachers have been trained in some part of five out of the sixteen regions in the country.

 This according to the Director mentioned that some part of the Greater Accra region, the Ashanti region, the Eastern region, some part of Central region and the Ahafo region have received the training.

He emphasized that there are a lot more of the training to be done even for the regions that the implementation has been successful.

Queried about why the Private Schools' Council is not doing it with GES, he emphatically stated that GES are policy implementers just as all Private Schools in the country.

 "As I'm  speaking with you now , the training is going on in Peduase and Nsawam in the Eastern region. It will surprise you to know that GES has applauded Gnacops for setting the pace as they also prepare to org goodanise it for their teachers.

The Municipal Director for the Ghana Education Service at Nsawam Adoagyiri in the Eastern region, Mr Hayford Awuah honoured the ongoing training at Nsawam and called on all Private School teachers to take part fully of the training organized  by Gnacops" Mr Gyetuah stated.

Call For More;

The director of Gnacops, Mr Enoch Akwasi Gyetuah;

0249641349.

0249641349.

The Communication director for Gnacops Mr Samuel Nyamekye;

0548470808.

0548470808.

1992 constitution: group charges on Parliament to amend Article 276(1)

1992 constitution: group charges on Parliament to amend Article 276(1)

Oman Sankofa Ghana Movement, non governmental economics and social movement of chiefs and citizens of ghana were very unhappy about the chember of parliament for their delayance to go through some letters that will appear before them.

According Mr. Collins Afriyie who's the president of oman sankofa ghana movement disclosed to  that , the association had written a letter that dated on 8th March, 2021 to the parliament to seek a referendum on amendment of article 276(1) of 1992 constitution of ghana but yet to date the speaker of parliament has not scheduled any meeting to see them.

He further explained that,  this letter was entailed to the parliament to amend the article that resist nananom to partake in active politics.

Again, Mr. Collins Afriyie elucidated it that, they have also written to seek an establishment of an upper house of the parliament to chiefs and some individual and technocrats on retirement to make available their expertise to the nation .

he still emphasis that the chieftaincy institution has demonstrated amazing resilience and still remains the key player not only in local administration but in ghanaian national lifes.

he concluded that they are still on the parliament attention to go through their letter and should schedule a meeting with them if there shall be a different action that will be taken again the chember of parliament .

call..Mr. Collins Afriyie, president of the association for more

0241 936 699.

Mr. Forster Ofori...national coordinator

0249866431.

Children Are Our Future Let's Protect Them Well - Mrs Akua Afriyie To Parents

Children Are Our Future Let's Protect Them Well - Mrs Akua Afriyie To Parents

Mrs Akua Afriyie who is the Gender Ambassador and all the Queen mother of Adowa Gospel has urged the parents in the country to protect their children well.

According to her, the children are our future leaders so parents should work hard and provide the necessities need to them.

In addition, Mrs Afriyie admonished parents to ensure their children do not associate themselves with any stubborn peers in the society.

She noted that, every parent must monitor his or her child,we should keep our eyes on them,we should know the kind of peers they go out with.

She said this during an interview with the media. 

PROTOA DRIVERS CRY TO NANA ADDO, IGP OVER MONEY EXTORTION FROM POLICE OFFICERS

PROTOA DRIVERS CRY TO NANA ADDO, IGP OVER MONEY EXTORTION FROM POLICE OFFICERS

The Progressive Transport Owners Association (PROTOA) Drivers are appealing to the government led by Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo, the inspector General of Police (IGP) Oppong Boanu and other authorities to come to their aid immediately with the help to reduce the persistence collecting of money from them by police officers along the roadsides.

According to the union, they always run lost especially those on the long journey, they always paid an amount not less than 5cedis each barrier they come across which is costing them a lot.

Addressing the media by the Ashanti Regional Chairman of Progressive Transport Owners Association (PROTOA) , Mr. Joseph Mensah stated that, the increased of fuel price and increased of other taxes is affecting the work of transport operaters.

Again, spare parts and other goods keeps on increasing which is also one of their major problem which needs to be address by the government.

He also added that, the 2021 budget contains a number of taxes that doesn't goes in favour of transport operators.

They therefore appeals to the government to come in immediately to increase the transport fares for drivers for good standard of living and also do something about the police officers extorting money from them. country.

FOR MORE ON THIS, CALL:

MR JOSEPH MENSAH, The Ashanti Regional Chairman:

0244886615.

Other spokepersons:

MR DANIEL KODYUAH

0244815553.

MR PAUL OFORI YEBOAH

0244615746.

FREE S.H.S IS COLLAPSING TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOL - CHIEF VOICE OUT

FREE S.H.S IS COLLAPSING TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOL - CHIEF VOICE OUT

The Nkosuohene of Anwomaso Traditional Area in the Oforikrom Constituency of the Ashanti Region, Nana Siaw is appealing to the government to also consider  Vocational and Technical schools in the country and not only on Free Senior High Secondary Schools alone.

According to Nana Siaw , the inadequate of artisans in Ghana now, is the cause of double track system in the  Free S.H.S implementation by Nana Akufo Addo lead government in his first four years.

"Although, Free Senior High School has contributes a lot to Ghanaians economy indirectly, but government should  shift his attention to Technical, Vocational training centers in the country", he added.

Addressing the media, Nana Kwaku Siaw said, the government of Ghana and through the education ministry should consider the Vocational and Technical Schools with the candidates with lower grades to help the students to achieve something in future to generate more artisans and reduce the perception of our youths for white collar jobs in the country.

NANA KWAKU SIAW FOR MORE:

0244537144.

0244537144.

Ghana's disciplinary action rate is on the'ticking time bomb' - Educationist

Ghana's disciplinary action rate is on the'ticking time bomb' - Educationist

Mr Andrews Owusu, an Educationist has stated that, the level of Indiscipline in the various institutions of this country has become a normal phenomenon and gradually sinking the image and integrity of this Nation.

According to him, the abolishment of  corporal punishment in our schools has lead to vulnerability of teachers as there have been constant attacks from parents whose wards received punishment from teachers when they go against the orders of school authorities.

Again, bribery and corruption has become legitimate life style Police Officers and other government or private angencies being it 

teachers, doctors, managers and some other authorities where bribery and corruption seems official before them.

Mr Andrews Owusu Speaking to Sirjakenews.com added that, there have been increasing rate of sexual harassment in the work places where managers,CEO's makes sexual advances towards their employees before they employe them, there is no law and order, politicians have taken the country for granted , most of our chieftaincy disputes on the part of our traditional leaders and many others.

He therefore calls on the legislation body of the government to set up proper regulations before the worst happened to the country. 

 

Mr Andrews Owusu for details, 0243843039.

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Herbal Doctors Appeals, for President Akufo-Addo to Endorse Traditional Medicine

Herbal Doctors Appeals, for President Akufo-Addo to Endorse Traditional Medicine

The Universal Plant Medicine and Traditional Healers Association are appealing to the President of Republic of Ghana,Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo to endorse herbal medicine to encourage more Ghanaians patronize it.

Addressing the media, the Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Hepa Plus Mixture who is a member of the Association, Dr Ebenezer Agyemang said the president's endorsement, will instill more confidence in Ghanaians who are now contemplating on the use and safety of herbal medicine.

Again, just as the president added his voice to the use of

Dawadawa,Kontomire and other vegetables during the covid-19 had positive effect on the economy*

Dr Agyemang therefore called on the first gentleman of the land to endorse the use of herbal medicine.

Meanwhile,Dr Issah Nyamekye who is the vice president of the Association also added that, Ghana is fortunate to have started offering degree programmes in herbal medicine and as pioneers of adding science and evidence based herbal medicine not only in West Africa but the whole of Africa,it will be suicidal if we sit down, watch herbal medicine move at a tortoise pace and create more employment is Ghanaians society.

A/R: Brokron Community spotts on two pythons, hands it over to Kumasi Zoological Center

A/R: Brokron Community spotts on two pythons, hands it over to Kumasi Zoological Center

Residents Of Brokron in the Afigya Kwabre South District have spotted on two pythons at the bank of the Community river called Nkalan.

Speaking to the Assembly Member for Brokron electoral area, Hon. Philip Sarkodie Addo stated that, the Nkalan river was desilted 6 years ago but just recently, he was informed by some of the residents that, they have seen two pythons along the river side where he also sent the report to the Chiefs in the area for rituals to be made to pacify the gods.

He said, all libations poured to send these two pythons to their origin prove futile where they made a called on the Kumasi Zoological Center to come and pick them up.

Hon. Philip Sarkodie Addo commended the zoologists who came for these two pythons as it has bring a big relief to the people though the pythons didn't harm any body since they came to the community.

Pictures of the two pythons, with Kumasi Zoological Center officials found below:

Credit: Obidombie Kwaku Bawah, Angel Fm.

BONO REGION: GROUP APPEALS TO PRESIDENT TO NOMINATE KOFI BADU AS DCE IN BANDA DISTRICT

BONO REGION:  GROUP APPEALS TO PRESIDENT TO NOMINATE KOFI BADU AS DCE IN BANDA DISTRICT

We the Banda Bongase Concern Citizen Association in Banda Constituency of the Bono Region are appealing to His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo, our NPP Regional Chairman,Kwame Baffoe  (Chairman  Abronye) and NPP Executives in the Banda Constituency to consider Kofi Badu as DCE in Banda District in the second of Nana Addo government.

 

According to the group, Kofi Badu is a leading member of the governing NPp who double as Businessman and Professional Teacher can lead the people in the District in to the promise land.

The Banda Bongase Concern Citizen Association chairman, Alhaji Yusssif Sule said, they wish if  Nana Addo consider Mr Badu as a District Chief Executive for the area to help fast track development in the area because of his devotion, dedication to duty and personal contribution to the area as well as the party in diverse ways.

Some of the members in the Association also added that, they believed that, NPP can win Banda parlimentary site when the president consider Mr Badu as DCE in Banda District through his competitive and hard work.

STOP ENCROACHING BAREKESE DAM - BAREKESE CHIEF WARNS

STOP ENCROACHING BAREKESE DAM - BAREKESE CHIEF WARNS

The Chief at Barekese in the Atwima Nwabiagya North Constituency of the Ashanti Region, Okofo Amoapem Brenya l  has question the sub chiefs and other people who have been encroachers  the BAREKESE DAM for farming, building and other activities which characterized by a high level of deforestation to desist from that.

According to Nana , the aforementioned illegality has been happening for so many years which is not helping to prevent the DAM for the people in the Ashanti Region.

 Addressing the press Today at the WORLD WATER DAY CELEBRATION he said Barekese Dam serves about more than 80 % population in the Ashanti Region.

He therefore appealed to each and everyone to help to prevent the DAM to last longer in the country.

contribution.

Meanwhile, the Chief at Barekese Zongo , Chief Issaka Amadu Ramadan Il also urged the public to keep the DAM clean.

He also added that, government should help the people in the area to do maintance   at Barekese  and Owabe Dam for the people in the Ashanti Region to get portable water to drink.

source: Obofo, Agyenkwa Fm

Obuasi Vawlence Wedding: Richard Agu steel the show with stunning photos with Bride

Obuasi Vawlence Wedding: Richard Agu steel the show with stunning photos with Bride 

Military men from the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) stole the show at the controversial Obuasi wedding which is took off in the mining town.

The wedding is arguably the wedding of the year considering the traction it has gotten on social media and all the controversies associated with it.

Social media got news of the wedding yesterday after a lady posted on Facebook threatening to cause commotion at the event scheduled for today. She claimed she has been jilted by the groom whom she took care of in the hopes of marrying him.

Despite the fact that all eyes are on Obuasi to know the outcome of the most controversial wedding of the decade, friends and colleagues of the groom Richard Agu, who is a military man, have stormed the wedding in their numbers to share in their brother’s love.

They looked unperturbed as they mounted the podium to sing and dance their hearts out at Richard’s wedding.

Let’s keep our fingers crossed since the wedding is not over yet. Maybe Comfort Bliss might come around to cause commotion as promised.

Check the photos below:

A/R, Adansi Nyankomase Bullion Van Robbery Attack: 5 Suspects Busted, 5 Others On The Run

A/R, Adansi Nyankomase Bullion Van Robbery Attack: 5 Suspects Busted, 5 Others On The Run

Photo of Nyankomasu ringleader who is on the run:

Police in the Ashanti Region has been able to arrest five (5) out of the ten (10) suspected armed robbers who attacked a bullion van at Adansi Nyankomase near Fomena in the Ashanti Region, where a police officer was also shot dead in the process. 

A police officer, General Lans Corporal Baba Martin who was dispatched to provide security to a bullion van transporting cash to amount of Ghc 500,000.00 was shot dead in a robbery attack at Adansi Nyankomase near Fomena in the Adansi District of the Ashanti Region, making away with the money.

The five suspects who are currently in police custody relating to the incident are Bismark Owusu Ansah aged 29, Azumah Titus – 23, Kofi Matthew – 24, Kwadwo Agyapong 30 and Martin Tei/Kwadwo Darko – 26 years respectively.

The suspects were arrested in their various hideouts across the country, Techiman (Bono East Region), Abuakwa (Kumasi), Apire, and Kasoa in the Central Region.

The Ashanti Regional Police Commander, COP Kwasi Mensah Duku addressing the media in Kumasi said all the five suspects have admitted to being part of the robbery incident. 

An amount of Ghc 53, 934.00 has been retrieved from them, including two (2) Toyota salon cars, 2 motorbikes and one tricycle (pragia), etc., believed to be what they used the proceeds from the robbery to purchase.

Five others are said to be on the run including their ring leader, John Appiah (Omega) aged 22 years old, with police in manhunt for them.

The ringleader, John Appiah (Omega), according to the police was also involved in the ambulance attack at Asesewa at Koforidua in which the driver was shot dead and also the robbery attack at Manso Nkwanta last year 2020 in which a police officer was also shot dead.

While processing the suspects in custody to court, the police are also calling on the general public to assist them with information that will lead to the arrest of the other accomplices.

Photos of suspects:

 

Bibiani needs purification, We have to accept-Bibianehene cries out

Bibiani needs purification, We have to accept-Bibianehene cries out 

The bad deeds such as having sex with married women in the bush amongst my people and carelessly mentioning of the names of the lesser gods have put my community in an uncomfortable corner and we have to purify the town.

According to Nana Ngoa Anyima Kodom (II), the Chief of Bibiani and the Krontihene of Sefwi Anhwiaso Traditional Area, the area needs purification and his people must accept his plea and join hands with him to sanctify the community.

Speaking exclusively with Nana Nyarko, Nana Ngoa disclosed that, mushrooms have stop growing in the community which he believes is as a result of those bad attitudes on the part of some his natives.

"Now our lands are unable to produce common mushrooms for years.I think this is as a result of the aforementioned acts", he added.

Stressing on issues, Nana Kodom (II) said, acts like bush-sex, invoking curse regularly and carelessly, thieving,incest, rape etc.. are all behaviours abomination to a community development and the nation as a whole.

Nana Ngoa Anyima Kodom is therefore calling on his people to come together and fight to bring improvement and development to Bibiani under his reign and to the coming future.

He elaborated that, the residents must accept that, purification is the only panacea to salvage to area from any obstacle.

In addition, Nana Kodom entreated small scale miners, large scale miners and other mining activity operators in the area to as a matter of urgency join hands with him and give Bibiani and and it's environs a better face.

"I, Nana Ngoa Anyima Kodom (II), I'm the overlord of Bibiani.No doubt about this and no one can challenge that. In case of anything, I will be the first person to be consulted meaning I'm the Leader.So please, adhere to my words and let's fight for the betterment of Bibiani and the surrounding communities", Nana Ngoa pleaded through Nana Nyarko 

 

Boy, 13 Suffers Serious Injury as School building collapsed On Him

Boy, 13 Suffers Serious Injury as School building collapsed On Him

A death-trap school building of the New Nsuta Junior High School (JHS) in the Obuasi Municipality of the Ashanti Region has collapsed on a 13-year-old boy.

The incident is said to have occurred in the early hours of Friday, January 22, 2021. The victim, identified as Bernard Kwabena Opoku, a JHS 1 pupil of the school, sustained a deep cut in the head and is receiving treatment at the Obuasi Government Hospital.

Speaking to Sirjakeonline.com, the victim said he was going to urinate when the incident happened. He therefore appeal to the government to pull down the structure for a new block to be put up.

Bernard, Kwabena Opoku was discharged but currently, he has been hospitalized again as his situation get worsening.

Akwasi Opoku, father of the victim, said the entire building needs to be replaced and revealed to get his son out of the School to avoid any further consequences.

However, the headmaster of the school, Frederick Mensah, Speaking to sirjakeonline.com made it known that, he will call the Obuasi Municipal Engineer to come and and check the building if they will collapsed the rest before classes begins.