Editorial
Abuakwa South residents grateful to Dr. Kingsley Agyemang
Dr. Kingsley Agyemang
Dear Editor,
Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, a philanthropist, has insured more than 26,000 residents in the Abuakwa South Constituency of the Eastern Region free of charge.
The registration of free the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) began in January 2023 in Abuakwa South Constituency. Its first edition ended on March 30, 2023, with more than 12,000 constituents being insured while the second edition which commenced in April is still ongoing.
On records, over 26,000 constituents have been insured so far within six months. The number of insured constituents looks encouraging and speaks volume.
Dr. Agyemang’s focus is not only on education, welfare and agriculture. He included health because he knows health is wealth and our health is very important to him.
Talking about health, he did not only insure constituents, he has organised a series of free health screenings for constituents in various communities to ensure their healthiness.
The residents of the Abuakwa South Constituency appreciate Dr. Agyemang for making constituents’ health a priority and bringing happiness to their doorsteps. “It is been a wonderful journey with you as a leader and we shall cross the river Nile with you,” a resident was heard saying.
As it stands now, over 80 per cent of the constituents are grateful to Dr. Kingsley Agyemang.
I will like to appreciate some key personalities in the Abuakwa South Constituency offering help and making Dr. Agyemang’s task easier. These individuals work tirelessly to make sure his vision in developing the area materialise. I am making it known that, when writing the history book of Abuakwa South, we would not turn blind eye to people like Dr. Michael Ampem Darko, Hon. Dada Joe, Hon. Julius Okyere and Hon. Felix Nyarko Acheampong.
By Obeng Daniel Ofosu,
Nungua, Accra
Editorial
ECG PowerApp: A mixed bag of technical issues, uncredited payment concerns
Dear Editor,
On February 18, 2020, the former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, launched the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) PowerApp, a mobile application designed in-house by staff of ECG.
It was to improve its service delivery to its customers.
The development of the app also meant that customers of ECG would now have the opportunity to purchase power and pay bills using their mobile phones.
That means customers of ECG would no longer have to join long queues to purchase power, but could now do that at their own convenience and in the comfort of their homes.
According to the Communication Officer, the PowerApp has increased annual revenue growth for the company.
He said as of April 2024, the new application system had increased its annual revenue growth by 128 per cent as compared to the old system at negative seven per cent.
Despite these reasons for which the app was developed and the benefits it has brought to ECG, there have been growing concerns among a section of the public on its use.
Some have argued that they were not credited after using the app to recharge their prepaid meter while the money was deducted from their MoMo accounts.
Such experience has made some customers vow not use the app to recharge their prepaid meters but rather go to prepaid vendors nearby to purchase credit. Some are even prepared to travel to far places to purchase prepaid credits.
I think such experience does not speak well of ECG because it could affect public trust in the company in its service delivery. This is the more reason why the ECG has to take the concerns raised by its customers seriously.
Kofi Bruce,
Mampong
Editorial
Our women can deliver
Dear Editor,
I write to congratulate the women that have so far caught the attention of President John Dramani Mahama for ministerial appointment.
So far, over 10 women have been vetted already and they all gave a very good account of themselves and I hope that they perform to the best of their abilities.
This is a good sign from President Mahama who demonstrated a strong resolve to provide an enabling environment for the women to be part of decision making by choosing a woman as his Vice President.
And true to his word, a number of women have been appointed in ministerial positions and others as presidential staffers.
I believe the other appointments to come would also have women making the cut.
This would be a morale booster for the young women out there who thinks that their position is the kitchen or in a man’s house as a wife.
This is a clear case of women given the urge to aim to rise above what society and traditional norms have set for them. I wish them well.
Maame Atta,
Kokompe
