Year: 2023

The Sunyani-based Sompa FM on Friday presented Christmas packages to widows in the Sunyani Municipality to mark the festive season.

In all more than 200 widows, mostly aged, each received five kilo bag of rice, cooking oil and a number of sardines and tin tomatoes and non-alcoholic drink.

They also benefited from free health screening exercise, conducted by the Alma Medical Laboratory to know their health conditions, and were screened for body mass index, sugar levels, blood pressure and hepatitis ‘B’.

In an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) on the sidelines of the exercise held at the premises of the radio station, Mr Yaw Aboagye Boadi, the General Manager, Sompa FM, said the items were to put smiles on the faces of the beneficiaries.

He said Christmas was a period to share, care and show love to, especially the needy and vulnerable in society, and called on the wealthy citizens to support the upkeep of the needy in society, particularly in the festive season.

Mr Boadi said, ‘we are happy and
God is happy when the vulnerable and the needy in society are happy.’
Source: Ghana News Agency

Charles Nii Armah Mensah aka Shatta Wale, self-acclaimed dancehall king, has been ordered to appear before the Family and Juvenile Court in Accra on January 10, 2024.

This follows a hearing notice posted on the Family and Juvenile Notice Board in Accra dated December 21, 2023.

In an order for Substituted Service which read, ‘this order for substituted service, Hearing notice and the form for custody and maintenance be served on the respondent who cannot be

traced for personal service to be effected on him by posting copies of the processes at the following places for 14 days, after which period this shall be deemed sufficient service.

It read: ‘When the case is called and you do not appear and answer, the court will proceed to hear the case without you.’

This was after Michelle Gbagonah, ex-girlfriend, had dragged Shatta Wale before a Juvenile Court in Accra.

Madam Michelle Gbagonah is applying for monthly maintenance for their eight-year-old son and his custody.

According to the applicant, the respon
dent has ‘failed or refused ‘to contribute any expense towards the child’s medical bills unless he’s asked and consistently reminded of this responsibility.

The applicant contended that the respondent has ‘blatantly shirked his responsibilities as a parent’ since she moved out of the respondent’s house.

The court has directed that the court notice on hearing should be posted on the respondents (Charles Nii Armah Mensah) instagram handle Shatawalenima.

The court has therefore ordered that the hearing notice should be posted at the Family and Juvenile Court at the former Commercial Court building High Street Accra

It further directed that the processes should be posted at his last known address at an unnumbered house, East Legon around Islamic University in Accra.

‘By service to the respondent through his WhatsApp Number 0552222500.’

The GNA gathered that when the matter was called before the magistrate Anna Akosua Appiah Gottfried Anaafi, on December 18, 2023, Shatta Wale failed to turn up.
Source: Ghana
News Agency

The TDC Ghana Limited (TDC) has stated that open lands within the Company’s acquisition area in Tema Community 25 are government lands and not meant for recreational purposes.

Mr. Ian Tabalor Okwei, the TDC Protocol and Administrative Officer, said this in an interview with the Ghana News Agency on the resolve by some residents to prevent development of those lands claiming it for recreational purposes.

Mr. Okwei explained that whenever TDC developed a community certain portions of the land were earmarked for future development, allocation to statutory bodies, and individual development depending on demand.

He stressed that not all open spaces in the TDC acquisition area lay fallow, adding that the company had all of its lands schemed; therefore, no community could lay claim to any area merely because they had for a long time used such places for recreational facilities such as football parks.

He explained that when the community 25 area was developed, TDC allocated land to the Ghana Police Service, and
documents and proposals were done and handed over to the service even though it was yet to fulfil the financial requirement.

He indicated that the land besides the police station, even though it had yet to be developed, had not been allocated to any group of residents for their activities; therefore, it was illegal for such a claim to be made as TDC dealt with each resident individually.

Mr. Okwei said just like other lands within its acquisition, the land had duly been allocated to individuals who were yet to develop it.

He stressed that fallow lands did not belong to the community, drawing attention to a land the company had allocated to the Ghana Police Service, Tema Regional Command, which the community had turned into a park.

He said the fact that they had named the park and used it for their activities did not mean that when the Police Command wanted to develop it, it must not because it had become theirs without any authority.
Source: Ghana News Agency

The Chamber of Automobile Dealership Ghana (CADEG) has commended the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Minority’s role leading to the suspension of the laying of the import restriction regulation.

A statement jointly signed by Nana Adu Bonsu Agyekum and Mr Eddie Kusi Ankomah, CADEG President and National Chairman respectively, copied to the Ghana News Agency said the Chamber considers this a great privilege to extend its heartfelt gratitude to Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, the NDC Minority Leader and his Caucus for their invaluable support and contributions in advocating and ultimately achieving the Government’s decision to suspend the Import Restrictions Constitutional Instrument (CI) before the Parliament of Ghana.

‘Your commitment to our shared cause has been instrumental in fostering a collaborative and informed dialogue with key stakeholders, including policymakers and government officials,’ the statement said.

‘The suspension of the CI is a testament to the effectiveness of our collecti
ve efforts and the strength of our advocacy initiatives supported by Honourable Minority Leader.’

It noted that the Minority’s dedication to ensuring that the concerns of the automobile industry were heard and considered during this process had significantly contributed to the positive outcome they had achieved.

The statement said the decision reflected not only the Government’s responsiveness but also its commitment to engaging in a comprehensive and inclusive decision-making process.

‘As we continue to work towards well-balanced and sustainable importation policies, we recognise and appreciate the pivotal role you have played in this journey,’ it said.

‘Your support has been crucial in upholding the interests of the industry and promoting fair and equitable trade opportunities.’

It said CADEG looked forward to the Minority’s continued partnership and collaboration as they embraced future challenges and opportunities within the automobile sector.

It said together, they could contribute to the developme
nt of policies that supported the growth and sustainability of their industry and the economy of Ghana.

It said once again, CADEG was grateful to the Minority Leader, for his unwavering support and commitment to the success of its advocacy initiatives.

‘We value our partnership and are grateful once again Hon Minority Leader for the positive role you have played towards the achievement of our goal.’
Source: Ghana News Agency

The Deeper Life Aid (DLAiD), a non-governmental organisation (NGO) of the Deeper Life Bible Church, has donated relief items to farmers affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage in Sokpoe to lessen their plight.

Sacks of maize, rice, beans, gari, clothing and gallons of palm oil were among the essentials distributed to the victims.

Madam Sarah Suobogbiree, the Programs Officer, DLAiD, said the items were mobilised by the members of the church across the country to minimize the farmers’ plight.

She pledged their continuous support to the victims until the situation got resolved and called on corporate Ghana to keep extending a helping hand.

Madam Suobogbiree appealed to the government to mobilise funds to ignite the livelihood restoration agenda for the displaced persons.

Pastor Joseph Bonnah, one of the divisional overseers for the church, said the support was part of the Church’s corporate social responsibility and urged other organisations to emulate the gesture and donate to the affected people.

Mr Godw
in Fiatsorbu, a beneficiary, told the Ghana News Agency that his finances went down after he lost 40 acres of cassava to the floods.

He lauded the NGO for supporting them in their challenging times and called for support from other organisations and the government to remedy the situation.

Togbe Dika V, the Tsidomhene for Sokpoe, received the items and expressed his gratitude to the donors for the support and called for more.
Source: Ghana News Agency

Mr Nat Kwabena Anokye-Adisi, widely known as Bola Ray, has joined forces with the European Union in Ghana to launch an entrepreneurship programme to empower 25 innovative startups.

The initiative, dubbed ‘Entrepreneurship with Bola Ray’, forms part of Bola Ray’s 25-year anniversary celebrations in the media space.

The ‘Entrepreneurship with Bola Ray’ is a comprehensive start-up support programme designed to empower 25 deserving entrepreneurs under 30 years old.

This initiative focuses on providing essential pillars of support: Funding, Training, Mentorship, Branding and Marketing, and Bookkeeping.

The launch was held at the residence of European Union Ambassador Mr Irchad Razaaly, who is the grand mentor of the programme, and was attended by esteemed businessmen and women, the diplomatic corps, and the 25 beneficiaries.

Delivering his speech at the official launch event, Bola Ray said, ‘This scheme is aimed at nurturing and empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs.

‘We are launching this great i
nitiative with 25 budding entrepreneurs under 30 years that will be resourced, mentored, and clearly getting some capital incentives.’

‘This initiative, in partnership with the European Union, is designed to provide aspiring entrepreneurs with the necessary resources, guidance, and support to turn ideas into successful ventures.’

He went on to explain to the beneficiaries that ‘this is not just to give money but to mentor. I believe that having a great mentor is 50 percent of your idea steering well because experience, knowledge, and insight can’t be gotten from the classroom but from the school of life.’

‘These are people that you are going to be matched with who will help you navigate the storms. So, you should know that this job is something that you prayed for and that you have opportunities to network, and we encourage you to do that.

‘We are getting you in touch with people who will get you access to capital, and we aim to cultivate an ecosystem where innovation thrives, and entrepreneurship is cele
brated.’

Mr. Irchad Razaaly, the EU Ambassador, said, ‘First and foremost, the first moment Bola told me about it, I did not hesitate because it makes sense for the youth and the EU because the number one job of the EU here in Ghana is to support job creation.’

‘So, the moment I was asked to commit to supporting young entrepreneurs, I did not hesitate. We are already supporting a lot in the field of youth entrepreneurship in the Central region, Ashanti region, and in the rregions of theNorth , because job creation and youth unemployment is a key challenge of this country. ‘

Mentors for the programme include but are not limited to KGL boss Alex Dadey, Equity Insurance boss Elton Afari, Reiss and Co. CEO Jeff Sowah, and EIB Network General Manager Nana Yaa Sarpong.

The anniversary celebrations themed ‘Impact at 25’ will celebrate Bola Ray’s journey as a radio presenter to an esteemed CEO, exemplifying his commitment to changing lives.
Source: Ghana News Agency