The newly elected National Democratic Congress Executives in the Eastern Region has held its first meeting chaired by chairman Mark Oliver Kevor.
Addressing the media after the meeting, the regional secretary for the party, Baba Jamah Konneh said, the exercise was a successful and peaceful one which everyone is ready to contribute his or quota for the party to recapture power from NPP come 2024.
He mentioned that, they had the youngest executives in the country and they are going to work hand in hand with all the old executives and their setting Members of Parliament to ensure they bag more votes in the region to increase their eight parliamentary seat.
Baba Jamah used the opportunity to show their gratitude to the delegates for having confidence in them and voted them to lead the party in the region for the next four years where he promise not to let them down come.
Akosua Asabea Annoh, MCE, Abuakwa South Municipal Assembly.
The Municipal Chief Executive for Abuakwa South Municipal Assembly in the Eastern Region, Akosua Asabea Annoh has laments on the setback of agriculture in the area due to the activities of galamseyers.
According to her although the Municipality is predominantly of agriculture practice, one major challenges confronting them has to do with Illegal mining activities whose negative affects have degraded arable lands and reduced the size of the agricultural lands.
Asabea Annoh adds, Galamsey is a treat to the existence of mankind and the water bodies because they are heavily polluted and if care is not taken, water would soon be become a scarcity.
The MCE presenting an award to the overall best farmer of the Municipality, Isaac Krampah.
“Let us not abandoned our farms and resorted to Illegal mining because it is not sustainable.”
The MCE stated that, as part of alternative livelihood project and land reclamation, Abuakwa South Municipal Assembly, in collaboration with the Mineral Commission and Tree Crop Development Authority has distributed 6,500 coconut seedlings to the Abuakwa South coconut farmers Association and Akyem Abuakwa Presbytery.
Additionally, 98,270 oil palm seedlings have been also distributed to farmers to reclaim the degraded lands and also serve as income generation activities to farmers.
The MCE exchanging pleasantries with Nanaanom of Ahwenease.
She made this remarks at Ahwenease during the celebration of the Assembly’s farmers day. This year’s national 38th farmers day celebration would take place in the Eastern Regional capital, Koforidua on December 2,2022 that’s why all the 33 District And Municipal Assemblies in the Region celebrated theirs today, Friday, November 25,2022.
She then congratulated the farmers for contributing to Ghana’s recent feat of achieving the the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2 (” NO HUNGER”).
Furthermore, the 2022 Abuakwa South Municipal Assembly’s Best farmer, Issac Krampah told KONTIHEN KOFI OBOH OBOH, that he is happy he has been crowned as the best farmer of the Municipality.
He added that, it is not only the galamseyers whose activities are affecting them, but rather cows are also destroying their farms. He then pleaded with the Assembly to do something about the situation.
The National Chairman for National Democratic Congress (NDC) Samuel Ofosu Ampofo has categorically stated that both Samuel Koku Anyidoho and Allotey Jacobs are not part of his campaign team as speculated.
According to him, he was part of those who took the decision to sack Koku Anyidoho and Allotey Jacobs from the party and he would be the last person to undermine the same party he belongs to.
Ofosu Ampofo who is seeking reelection for the chairmanship position noted that he ended his campaign tour in Accra and about 10 to 15 constituency chairmen formed part of his campaign team.
He thus argues that he does not lack people who will do the campaign for him.
He told Kingdom FM’s KONTIHEN KOFI OBOH when he engaged the Eastern Regional NDC Executives at the ‘Bed Time, Hotel in Koforidua to ask them to vote for him when the time is due.
Samuel Ofosu Ampofo further challenged all those contesting him to boldly come out and tell the party what they will do when voted for and stop tarnishing his image.
“Again let me emphatically state that am not ‘Anti-John Mahama’, I have worked with him before and would continue to work with him if the delegates give me another nod to lead the party as the national chairman,” he clarifies.
The Member of Parliament for Fanteakwa South Constituency in the Eastern Region, Kofi Okyere Agyekum has commissioned 14-bed capacity Osino Female and Children’s Ward and Nsutem Community Health-Based Planning Service Compound (CHPS Compound).
The facilities, Osino Female and Children’s ward and Nsutem Community Health-Based Planning Services Compound (CHPS COMPOUND) aimed to enhance quality healthcare delivery in the constituency.
Speaking to Kingdom FM’s KONTIHEN KOFI OBOH, the MP bemoans the unappreciated attitude of some constituents who deliberately accused him of not undertaking any developmental projects in the area however it is contrary to their claims.
Mr. Agyekum, defended that following the assumption of the NPP government in 2017, he has worked tirelessly in collaboration with the Fanteakwa South District Assembly and has been able to execute 12 developmental projects for only Nsutem Community.
He was of the view that once an MP perform a good job for the people and they ain’t going to appreciate his or her effort, discrediting him or her should never be a practice let alone entertain nor condone because such attitude is disheartening.
He stressed by assuring that he will continue to work hard to secure more projects for his constituents.
Furthermore, the Director of Health for Fanteakwa South District Assembly, Margaret Nyarko indicated that, although the Osino Health centre is close to the Accra-Kumasi highway, they are unable to admit victims whenever there is an accident due to lack of hospital beds.
She seized the opportunity and thanked the MP for the female and children’s ward provided, saying, it has come at the right time and would help them to admit more patients, especially accident victims, and give them first aid before any referral would be done.
On his part, the District Chief Executive for Fanteakwa South District, Ernest Ofosu disclosed that work on the agenda 111 hospital projects in the District Hospital will be commenced soon.
He buttresses that Fanteakwa South District has received its share of the National cake when it comes to developmental projects, especially in the Health sector.
Ernest Ofosu mentioned that they were supposed to commission four Health centres at a goal but because of time factors they couldn’t, therefore the remaining two would be done in a week.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chairmanship race of the Eastern Region was decided by the delegates on Saturday, November 19, 2022, by voting massively for Mark Oliver Kevor to give him victory over the incumbent Chairman, John Owusu Amankrah (JOWAK).
The delegates’ conference which was held at Koforidua Technical University saw Oliver Kevor putting his keen competitor to his deserving position.
Out of the total 933 valid votes cast, Dr. Mark Oliver Kevor, a former Regional secretary of the party had 353 votes whiles John Owusu Amankrah, the incumbent chairman garnered 59 votes with 6 rejected.
Bismark Tawiah Boateng got 206 votes, William Kwame Atamudze had 166 votes, and Basil Ahiable also polls out 143 votes respectively. They all eyed for the chairmanship seat but Oliver Kevor stood tall among his competitors.
Speaking after the conference, the newly elected chairman, Oliver Kevor thanked all and sundry who fought hard for his victory especially his indefatigable campaign team members led by Gyeke-Dako
He also congratulated his colleagues’ Executive members’ elect, mentioning that they have a big task ahead of them by working hard to ensure they win power from the NPP come 2024 in Ghana’s general election.
Vincent Opoku Sarkodie, Aspiring Deputy Treasurer, NDC-E/R.
An Aspiring Eastern Regional Deputy Treasurer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Vincent Opoku Sarkodie has promised an insurance package to cover all delegates within the 33 constituencies of the region when elected.
The regional executive hopeful believes the move will go a long way to encourage party member to carry out their duties with maximum enthusiasm.
Sarkodie, who is affectionately called ‘Amountwura’ is also promising the party of an initiative called ‘The Regional Apprenticeship Program’ which will enroll constituents into acquiring artisanal training and skill for enhance their livelihood.
He believes this initiative will help curb the rate of unemployment among party faithfuls in the region. This will also help in mobilizing funds for the activities of the party.
Vincent Sarkodie is optimistic the program, when enrolled will go a long way to reduce financial difficulties which mostly bestows the progress of the party’s actibities.
He was quick to add that, when he is given the mandate as the Deputy Regional Treasurer, he will provide all the constituencies with a Mobile Money Merchant Sim to ensure transparency and accountability in the distribution of monies meant for delegates and activities of the party.
Opoku Sarkodie prays kingmaker of the party will give him the opportunity to serve in the upcoming regional elections scheduled for this weekend at the regional capital, Koforidua.
Eastern Regional Minister, Seth Kwame Acheampong has stated that the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) is determined to create equal opportunities for the Staff of Colleges of Education to upgrade themselves to be self-sufficient in terms of human resources.
He said the Ghana Education Trust Fund will continue to support this course.
According to him, the government will provide all the necessary infrastructure and other ancillary academic facilities to ensure the efficient discharge of their core mandate as trainers of teachers.
Dr. Cecilia Ofosua Odame, Acting Principal, SDA College of Education- Asokore-Koforidua.
The Minister also underscores the need to improve upon the existing facilities of Colleges of Education to enable them to absorb the increasing number of SHS graduates churned out every year.
Mr. Acheampong was speaking on behalf of President Akufo-Addo during the 60th anniversary of S. D. A College of Education in Asokore-Koforidua in the New Juaben North Municipal Assembly when he made the statement.
Nana Odame Ayeboafo, Mawerehene- Asokore.
He stressed further by reiterating that the government is leaving no stone unturned to ensure the smooth running of all 46 Colleges of Education in the country.
The Minister, buttressing the government commitment said, the releases of over ‘sixty-seven million Ghana cedis’ recently to address the challenges confronting the Colleges of Education attest to the fact.
The Acting Principal of the Seventh-Day Adventist College of Education in Asokore-Koforidua, Dr. Cecilia Ofosua Odame noted that the institution is facing some challenges including lecture theatres and transport.
SEDACoE Students.
She then appeal to the government through the Ministry of Education to provide them with adequate and well-equipped lecture theatres, one 60-seater bus, and 16 seated minibus to cater to the current student population.
The theme for the anniversary was; ‘Sixty years of Adventist teacher education in Ghana: Our success our challenges and the way forward.
On his part, the Mawerehene of Asokore, Nana Odame-Boadu Ayɛboafo who represented the Asokorehene, Nana Antwi Panin II, said, Sixty years ago, when the chiefs and people of Asokore released the parcel of land to the S.D.A church, it never occurred to them that they will meet on such a memorable occasion to celebrate brilliance, both in academic achievements, and to witness the great transformation they have seen today in the form of infrastructure development.
He assures them that, their doors are open to the college at all times and that they shall endeavor to respond positively to any request they will put before them.
The Municipal Chief Executive for Abuakwa North Municipal Assembly in the Eastern Region, Alhaji Umar Bodinga has break grounds and handed over nine school sites projects to contractors to commence work.
He said, one of the major challenges confronting them is lack of classroom blocks in the Municipality and this has compelled many schools to accommodate more than 80 students in one classroom.
“I thank my MP, Gifty Twum Ampofo through whose effort and hardworking we have been able to secure this nine schools infrastructure projects which will enhance teaching and learning in the Municipality. The building of the school blocks is expected to complete in 6 months time,” he noted.
Below are the School infrastructure projects which the MCE cut sod and handed over the sites to the contractors to begin work.
MCE handing over the site document to the contractors.
6 unit classroom block with 6 seater toilet facility for Anyinasin Presbyterian Primary School.
6 unit classroom block with 6 seater toilet facility for Anyinasin Methodist Primary School.
6 unit classroom block with 6 seater toilet facility for Kukurantumi R/C Primary school.
6 unit classroom block with 6 seater toilet facility for Ofori Panin Primary school
3 unit classroom block with 6 seater toilet facility for Anyinasin Presbyterian J.H.S.
3 unit classroom block with 6 seater toilet facility for Mid Tafo Presbyterian J.H.S.
3 unit classroom block with 6 seater toilet facility for Ati S.D.A J.H.S.
2 unit Kindergarten classroom block for Kukurantumi Methodist Primary School, and 9.2 unit Kindergarten classroom block for Aboabo M/A Primary School.
Alhaji Umar Bodinga reiterated to Kingdom FM’s KONTIHEN KOFI OBOH that he will continue to work hands in hands with his MP to grab more developmental projects to Abuakwa North.
He was accompanied by Abuakwa North NPP constituency executives led by chairman Alhaji Seidu Ibrahim.
The MCE then urged the various contractors awarded the contracts to ensure they employ labours from the locality to enable them earn something for themselves.
He added that, he won’t hesitate to arrest those who will steal the building materials should the contractors make such report to him.
To add with; the Fanteakwa North District Education Director, madam Gloria Aggrey Kilson who doubles as the Acting Education Director for Abuakwa North Municipal Assembly also commended the MP, Gifty Twum Ampofo and the MCE, Alhaji Umar Bodinga for their contributions to education in the Municipality.
She said, the nine (9) classroom blocks received will help reduce the school infrastructure deficit in the Abuakwa North Municipality.
Koforidua District Minister of Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Rev Justice Kwame Asumeng, has spoken on the benefits of time management.
The district minister threw much light on time keeping and proper time management when he took the congregation through a teaching lesson on how to tap God’s blessings.
Rev Asumeng said God has programmed enough blessings for mankind so as to get everyone making a difference in one’s life time.
The Reverend Minister said, attending of church service from time to time should not just end up making church members but to equip the members with wisdom to get them properly shaped and ready to tap God’s blessings.
Rev Asumeng continued, all acts of God are time bound and that they are all calculated to meet specific purposes.
He further said, it would therefore be impossible for people who do not respect and act on time, to meet God’s calculated time for blessing.
“There is no blessings for whoever has no respect for time”. Reverend Asumeng stated.
Stressing on the importance of timing, Rev Asumeng entreated the congregation to be serious with time and thus, should invest and manage it effectively.
The outspoken Reverend Minister comparatively said, most Europeans (whites) are time conscious. They walk briskly and report punctually and on time to all calls ahead of Africans (Blacks) hence their immesurable blessings. Most Africans (Blacks) on the other hand, care less about that. “Sluggish walking and lack of seriousness account for our late attendance to programs or functions” Reverend Asumeng explained.
He admonished all to be time conscious in order to access God’s blessings for God respects time and people who live with it.
Narrowing the lesson to Ghana, Rev Kwame Asumeng said, God has blessed Ghana with abundant human resources and in very good condition of health but due to improper time management, many people are swimming in adverse poverty.
In God’s demonstration of time, Rev Kwame Asumeng said at a particular time in the lifetime of Jesus Christ, God directed Joseph to move the child away from Nazareth and at the convenient period, God directed Joseph to take the child home.
Jesus spoke about importance of time. “My time has not yet come“ He stated on such occasions.
In summary, Rev Justice Kwame Asumeng said God’s blessings are with us and that those who respect and keep to time, would eat the (fruits) blessings of it.
The Eastern Regional Communication Director of the NPP, Evans Osei Yeboah has indicated, the achievement of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s government in the region is phenomenal.
According to him, a lot of infrastructure projects has taken place across all the various sectors in the region, being it roads, education, energy, health, sports, agriculture among others.
Mr. Osei Yeboah buttress his point by indicating that under successive governments, some constituency such as Asamankese, Ofoase Ayirebi, Upper West Akim, Abirem, Kwaebibirem, Fanteakwa North, Ahiase Constituency and others could not boast of even 1KM roofed road.
But, under the able leadership of president Nana Addo all the roads in the aforementioned constituencies have been tarred.
He made this known to Kingdom FM’s KONTIHEN KOFI OBOH when projecting and briefing the media the developmental projects the Eastern Region have benefited from the NPP led Akufo-Addo government.
Mr. Osei Yeboah who emphasized that the president recent three days tour to the region was to inspect ongoing projects and commissioned others, he believes nobody can describe the tour as a waste of time and resources.
According to him, the visit has made the entire country to know the work carried out by the government over the past six years.
“We have shown pictorial evidence of every single project we mentioned in our press briefing and this indicate that Eastern Region has gotten its share of the national cake distribution,” he stressed.
He also underscores that taking into account how the president was able to fulfill the promise he made of some key policies, he believes, electorates will take a clue from that and avoid attending rallies instead analyst the campaign messages of political parties and decide whom to vote for to avoid being deceived because Ghanaians are now wise and civilized.
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