At the Greater Accra-East Regional Young Singles confab

Mrs Mahama with the leadership of the Young Singles’ group

The Greater Accra East Region of the Assemblies of God Ghana Young Singles (Y’s) group has organised a camp meeting at Shai Hills in the .

The three-day camp meeting was held under the theme “Send the light” from April 17 to April 20, 2024.

Mrs Mahama interacting with some leaders of the Young Singles (Y's) ladies — Mrs Mahama interacting with some leaders of the Young Singles (Y’s) ladies

Speakers at the camp meeting were the Regional Superintendent Rev Andrews N. Awintia, former First Lady Mrs Lordina Mahama who was the special Guest of Honour.

The camp meeting brought together over 400 young ladies across the region to pray, study the Bible and learn about relationships, lifestyle and home making.

Oheneyere Gifty Anti (right) being presented with a gift at the camp meeting — Oheneyere Gifty Anti speaking at the camp meeting

Mrs Mahama (sixth from left) in a photograph with the campers

Mrs Mahama urged the young single ladies to build their individual capacities while pursuing their personal goals.

• Mrs Mahama dancing with Rev Andrews
Awintia and other regional leaders of Y’s — • Mrs Mahama dancing with Rev Andrews Awintia and other regional leaders of Y’s

Also at the camp meeting was Rev Awintia who urged them to carry the word of God to every part of the country so as to fulfill the mandate given to Christians.

The Regional Superintendent of Accra East region of the Assemblies of God Church praying for Mrs Mahama and some leaders of Y's — Some members of Y’s at the camp meeting

By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu

Traders, ‘Okada’ riders take over Circle pavement

• Korle-Bu CEO with staff of Nivaansh MediQas

Activities of traders and drug addicts are contributing to make the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange (Circle) area very uncomfortable and unsafe for commuters.

Day in and out, pedestrians are ‘ejected’ from the pavement created for their safety as traders preferred to sell their wares on that space.

Staff of the National Ambulance Service (NAS) showcasing their work

That hinders the free movement of the pedestrians.

The small space left for the pedestrians are also shared with ‘Okada’ riders.

As if these woes are not enough for a commuter on a single day, they also have to navigate carefully to avoid clashes with drug addicts and the mentally challenged.

Radiology department of KBTH exhibiting their works — A staff of Korle-Bu screening a patient

These people have turned the pavements into their places of abode, covering every inch of space with their wares.

Our photographer, Lizzy Okai, captures some of the unfriendly scenes the authorities must try and deal with to restore sanity to the area.

By Lizzy Okai

NDC outlines demands before committing to Peace Pact

The National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has set forth specific conditions that the party insists must be met before considering signing the Peace Pact advocated by the National Peace Council in anticipation of the December 7 elections.

Mr. Nketia expressed scepticism about the effectiveness of past Peace Pacts, highlighting that they had not achieved their intended outcomes, particularly referencing the 2020 elections, during which eight NDC members were allegedly killed by national security operatives without accountability.

During an August 20 meeting with the National Peace Council at the NDC headquarters, Mr. Nketia detailed the certain conditions for the NDC’s participation in the Peace Pact.

The NDC is demanding that the recommendations from the investigation into the violence during the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election be fully implemented.

They also want those responsible for election-related violence in the last election to be prosecuted, stressing the importance of justice and prevention.

The party is calling for accountability regarding irregularities in the printing of ballot papers and insists that visible measures be taken to prevent such issues from happening again.

They are also pushing for a thorough investigation into the missing IT equipment from the Electoral Commission’s (EC) warehouse, expressing concerns about the integrity of the EC’s systems and the potential bias of its staff.

Furthermore, the NDC is urging the President to publicly commit to respecting the results of the 2024 elections. Lastly, the party insists that the Peace Pact should be signed by key figures, including the Inspector General of Police, the Chief Justice, the Attorney-General, and the National Security Coordinator, before they will consider signing it themselves.

Source: Citinewsroom.com