May 02, 2025
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Member of Parliament (MP) for Asokwa, Madam Patricia Appiagyei has declared support for Alan Kyerematen as the next flagbeaerer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). The MP, speaking on Adeɛ Akye Abia this morning said she is ready to rally support for Alan Kyerematen who she described as “God sent” for the women of Ghana.
She stated that, Alan is whole, works hard, and has served the NPP vehemently throughout these years. Confirming to Omanhene Yaw Adu Boakye, Madam Apiagyei said Alan has no “dirt both internally and externally” thus opposition and within the NPP political party.
She revealed that the government’s One District, One Factory project was modified and stabilized by Alan Kwadwo Kyeremateng, hence voting him into power will spring incredible benefits for the people.
“1D 1F” was revamped by Alan Kyerematen. Hence, he should be elected so he can create factories and more to revive the economy.” She stated.
According to her, the conduct of Alan Kyeremanten during his tenure as Trades minister, was satisfactory and an indication of a brighter tomorrow for all, especially women.
“I can vouch for Alan. He believes women are a driving force and has plans underway to nurture women, polish/hone their skills and bring out the best in them.”
“Alan is matchless in terms of critical thinking. I know him and how he works his policies. He is spotless. No one can point fingers and blame him for something."
Hon. Patricia Appiagyei also enumerated that, Alan Kyerematen is the only person among the aspirants who will change Ghana for good for every single Ghanaian to benefit. She touted his credibility and said, Alan has been widely regarded as a formidable contender to lead the party.
“I believe it is Alan that can break the 8 because we have come far as Ghanaians and I can testify that it is NPP that can give the people better and more comfortable lives.” She insisted.
Hon. Apiagyei then implored all and sundry to vote for Alan when the time is due. “I plead with women and all delegates to stand by Alan and massively support him to win the Candidacy.” she concluded.
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Vice Chairman of the Magazine Spare parts Association, Yaw Opare has bemoaned that the operations of custom officers, and task force is negatively affecting their toil as spare parts importers.
Mr. Opare elaborated how the national and regional task force extorts them in an interview on Sompa Fm’s Me Man Nti, narrating that whenever the task force accosts their goods, the victim is required to pay between ghc7,000 and ghc8,000 on the spot before the goods are released.
“I cannot tell if the national and the regional taskforce are warring against us. Clearing our goods from the port is costly and there comes the taskforce who are using their intelligence to abuse us which I find appalling.” He told Nana Kwabena Kesse.
According to the Vice Chairman, a victim who doesn’t pay the amount is marched to Aboabo by the force, and subjected to pay a charge of ghc70,000 and ghc80,000 at the bank. He revealed that the force then opens the container and examine the goods to ascertain if it all falls within the guidelines with an assurance to the victim that the money will be refunded if they find nothing wrong with the goods. Mr. Opare laughed it off and declared they most definitely will find something wrong which means it is unlikely the ghc80,000 the victim paid will be refunded.
He commented on the harm the extortion of the taskforce has imposed on them, hinting he has downsized the number of his employees since he struggles to pay all of them.
“I had employed 15 people, but now I am left with two. That is because there are no funds to pay them. After selling the goods I procure, I have a family to also cater for and everything is expensive nowadays.”
Mr. Yaw Opare expressed how disappointed he and the association are in the Ashanti regional Minister, Hon. Simon Osei-Mensah for his alleged nonchalance, accusing the minister of misplaced priorities. He lamented that they have been to his office on five different occasions, meeting his absence each time.
“It is the security coordinator who meets us every time. One day, we asked Omanhene to reach the regional minister on our behalf. He promised to meet us but never showed up. The minister is enjoying his position without worrying about his people’s concern.” He stated.
Deputy secretary of the Magazine Spare parts Association, Kwabena Agyeman added that the ills in the society might cripple the business. He highlighted that importers and retailers have not spent their capital but they have no funds in their coffers either.
He said “Many people profit from our business. But It is only in Ghana that you buy a product at 5$ but pay a duty of 15$. It is fretting especially now that we owe our banks. The dollar has collapsed our businesses and the customs too are harassing us.” He cried.
Mr. Agyeman divulged their next step which is to send a petition to Otumfour and request his intervention in their miserable situation.
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The Transport sub-committee of KMA has restructured the movement of tricycle taxis in and around the Central Business District (CBD) of Ashanti region. The modification stems from their published report on road safety which recorded a higher indiscipline rate of tricycle taxi riders which cause diverse accidents in the business-centered area.
Speaking to Afia Konadu, PRO of Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, she said the increasing indiscipline among tricycle riders has necessitated a reform to sanitize the system. The request was forwarded to the Executive committee that, if possible, they should restrict the movement of tricycles in the CBD. It was then submitted at the General Assembly meeting where it was approved that the activities of Aboboyaaa and Pragya at CBD should be controlled.
The PRO divulged that the recommendation is in its implementation stage. However, this calls for massive sensitization and stakeholder engagement until the recommendation officially takes effect.
“There must be law and order and utmost sanity in CBD. We are currently in the implementation stage but a massive sensitization and stakeholder engagement is required before the full implementation takes effect on 16th June 2023.” She narrated.
According to Madam Konadu, they have commenced the vital stakeholder engagements where they’ve met the various executives of the tricycle unions at KMA to abreast them about the relevance of the reformation.
Afia Konadu maintained that the initiative will help reduce traffic flow and congestion in CBD.
The tricycle taxi operators on the other hand, have expressed their dissatisfaction to Sompa News that they dread this reformation will cripple their businesses.
Offinso District Chief Executive Officer (DCE), Hon. Haruna Usif says he sees no sense in observing the tree planting exercise where the government on the hand, has allowed "known" people to destroy the nation’s forest reserves, therefore, referring to the Green Ghana day as contradictory and woefully unreasonable.
According to him, Nana Ado has failed to protect the environment and our resources such that “these familiar people” have utterly destroyed about 7 forest reserves in the country yet no one has been arrested for the damage caused in spite of Prof. Kwabena Frimpong’s report.
“It is ironic to know that the President has failed to protect the environment yet initiates a tree planting exercise. We have entrusted our lives, hope and resources in the hands of the government for safekeeping but he keeps looking on whilst these bigwigs exploit our forest reserves, and now Akonta mining, among others continue to destroy our virgin forest.” Hon Usif cried.
Commenting on His Excellency Nana Akufo Addo’s open displeasure about the chief who refused to rise when the national anthem was recited at the University of Ghana during the Green Ghana Day exercise, the Offinso DCE defended the chief hinting that he might have been suffering from a complication which made him unable to stand as was demanded of everyone present.
In a widely circulated video, Prez. Akufo-Addo was seen angry because the chief had allegedly refused to respect the national anthem. The chief was supposedly seated as everybody stood whilst the anthem was played.
“Maybe there was something wrong with him. The President did not inquire yet he was furious. He should have handled it diligently by sending someone to caution the chief. But displaying public disgust like that is not good for someone like him.” Hon. Usif told Omanhene Yaw Adu Boakye.
Mr. Usif criticized Prez. Nana Ado Dankwa for flaring up and emphasized the relevance of temperament in governance and leadership.
“A nation is not ruled with anger. That is the real nature of the President. Character is seen in action. At best, the President could have tamed his frustration, waited until the event was over, before assigning someone to approach the Chief to inquire about the reason behind his failure to rise whilst the National Anthem was being played.” He added.
The Green Ghana Day which was held on June 9th was a commemorative exercise organized to encourage tree-planting and reforestation programs. The program was attended by government officials, social leaders, media men and other high profile personalities.
Listen to the full interview here
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