Selorm Dzramado to contest as independent candidate

By Iddi Yire, GNA

Accra, May 29, GNA - Mr Selorm Dramani Dzramado, a political activist, has declared his intention to contest the Tongu Central parliamentary seat as an independent candidate in the 2024 general election.

Mr Dzramado announced his intention on Monday in a statement copied to the Ghana News Agency.

"I declare to run as an independent parliamentary candidate for Central Tongu in the upcoming 2024 general election after giving it enough thought and consulting with a wide range of people within and outside the constituency," he said.

"As a selfless political activist who has consistently held governments accountable for 23 years, I have exceptional understanding of the real challenges the residents of Central Tongu Constituency are facing as well as the effective solutions to those challenges."

Mr Dzramado said his leadership would be echoed in forward-thinking ideas and the 'servant leadership' principle, which prioritised the needs of the group over the interest of the individual.

"I shall soon articulate my vision and objectives for the residents of Central Tongu when I officially launch my campaign."

Kwadaso MP cuts sod for construction of reproductive and child health block

Professor Kingsley Nyarko, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Kwadaso, has cut the sod for work to commence on a reproductive and child health block for the Nwamase Health Centre.

The project, comprising of a ward, two-unit office with washroom, is being executed by Nana Banahene Company Limited, a local contractor in the Kwadaso Municipality.

It is expected to be completed within six months, with funding from the central government.

Prof. Nyarko, addressing residents of Nwamase during the sod-cutting ceremony, said he remained committed to making health care accessible to the people of Kwadaso.

He noted that the project when completed, would help enhance healthcare delivery in the area and beyond.

Currently, the health centre has inadequate space for reproductive and child health services, making it difficult for effective and efficient health delivery.

The MP asked the people to remain patient and support him to continue to bring more development projects to the Municipality.

Mrs Grace Billi Kampitib, the Kwadaso Municipal Director of Health Services, said the project was timely and commended the MP for the intervention.

According to her, the project would have a great impact on healthcare delivery in the area and urged the contractor to work within the stipulated time for the contract.

Mr Richmond Agyenim Boateng, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), said the Assembly would supervise and support the contractor to ensure speedy completion.

 

Accident claims four lives at Akatsi Yaluvi-Junction on Aflao Highway

 By Agbaxode Emmanuel, GNA

Akatsi (V/R), May 26, GNA - Four people on Friday lost their lives in an accident at Akatsi Yaluvi Junction stretch of the Accra-Aflao Highway. 

The deceased, Rita Foli and Dzodzi Agbemenya, both residents of Torve within Akatsi South, and two other unidentified males, were crushed by a Lexus 4x4 vehicle with registration number UW 200-22.

Chief Superintendent Isaac Baah, the Akatsi South Municipal Police Commander, who confirmed the fatal accident to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), said Rita Foli, onboard a tricycle with registration number M-19- GW 467 died on the spot.

The remaining two unidentified males; one on board the tricycle and the other riding the motorbike, and Dodzi, who was riding the tricycle, were pronounced dead upon arrival at the St Paul’s Hospital at Akatsi.

Mr Baah said the tragedy, which happened at about 0800 hours, involved a Lexus 4x4 vehicle, an unregistered Boxer-type motorbike, a tricycle, and one stationary tipper truck.

He said investigations were ongoing to establish the cause of the accident.

However, Assistant Divisional Officer Grade II, Mr Clemence Kponyo, the Akatsi South Municipal Operations Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service, during their rescue operation, disclosed to the GNA at the scene of the accident that the Lexus vehicle was moving from Accra towards Aflao.

The five passengers onboard escaped unhurt when the accident occurred.

He said the driver in charge of the Lexus, in an attempt to swerve an object, hit the motor rider before running into the tricycle, and finally hitting the tipper truck in the process.

The tipper truck driver, who sustained some injuries, is currently receiving treatment, whilst the bodies of the deceased had been deposited at the St Paul’s Hospital Morgue awaiting autopsy, Mr Kponyo said.

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AU Day: Ghana's ‘Jollof’, ‘Waakye’ receive high patronage in Morocco

 By Edward Acquah, GNA

Rabat (Morocco), May 26, GNA- It was an interesting sight to behold at the King Mohammed V Theatre in Rabat, Morocco, as many queued to taste Ghana's local dishes and beverages served as part of the commemoration of the "Africa Day" in Rabat, Morocco.

Ghana's ‘Waakye’ and ‘Jollo’, served with indigenous pepper sauce and spicy beverage known as ‘Sobolo’ attracted many participants at the exhibition coordinated by Ghana's Embassy in Morocco.

The swift manner in, which some patrons completed their first course and opted for another turn was indicative that their tongues had had a memorable encounter with a good meal.

"This is very good. I'll taste it again. We also prepare jollof in our country but this is more spicy," Philip, a participant from Cameroon, said.

Fasouma, a Nigerien student in Morocco, told the Ghana News Agency that: "I have heard about Ghana's jollof so I wanted to have a taste of it. This is really good and I wish your people can teach me how to prepare it."

Nasiru, a Nigerian journalist, revived the Ghana-Nigeria jollof debate, but admitted in the end that "Ghana's jollof is almost as good as that of Nigeria”. 

Earlier, some Ghanaian students in Morocco performed Ghanaian cultural dances at a ceremony that preceded the food exhibition.

The Kingdom of Morocco on Thursday held series of events to mark the establishment of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), now African Union (AU) in 1963.

In an interview with the GNA, Mr Samuel Jojo Effah-Broni, Ghana's Ambassador to Morocco, said the country's rich local meals demonstrated its unique culture and identity.

He said many Moroccans and other foreign nationals were in love with Ghana's local dishes and beverages.

"Everybody enjoys the taste of Ghanaian food. Ours is unique . Other countries prepare waakye and jollof, but they are not smooth like ours," Mr Effah-Broni said.

He said the country must package and market its local dishes well to drive cultural export and to reap benefits for the country in the area of tourism.

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