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Corpnation Foundation partners GPRTU to tackle plastic waste at lorry stations
In a major initiative to combat the growing issue of plastic waste, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (G.P.R.T.U.) has partnered with CorpNation Foundation to launch the 4R+ Project.
The project will target ten major lorry stations in Takoradi, including the Accra, STC, Cape Coast, and Tarkwa stations. This initiative follows CorpNation’s successful waste management programmes across the Western Region, which have already recovered over 9 tonnes of plastic waste, resulting in significant environmental benefits, such as a reduction of 26 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
The project launch, held on September 19, at the Tarkwa station in Takoradi, was chaired by Dr. Emmanuel Atta from Takoradi Technical University. He emphasized the project’s goal to curb indiscriminate waste disposal at lorry stations, in commercial vehicles, and along travel routes, with a particular focus on plastic waste.
CorpNation’s Programmes Director, Mr. Anthony Botwe, outlined the scope of the project, which aims to cover 100 long buses, 1,000 mini buses and taxis, and over 50 towns and cities, including Accra, Kumasi, Tamale, and even Abidjan.
He highlighted the severe environmental and health impacts of plastic waste, including its contribution to flooding, climate change, and harm to human health and aquatic life.
Representatives from each of the ten stations were presented with bins and sacks to facilitate waste segregation and collection, along with banners and stickers to raise awareness among drivers and passengers about the importance of tackling plastic waste.
The project also received support from local authorities and environmental agencies, including the EPA and the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly.
G.P.R.T.U. Chairman, Mr. Solomon Brenin, called on stakeholders for continued support, while CorpNation’s Executive Director, Mrs. Dorothy Okwaisie Adzika, was commended for her leadership in promoting environmental sustainability.
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New BoG governor can’t engage in official duties – Afenyo-Markin to Mahama
The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo Markin has raised concerns over the assumption of official duties by Dr. Johnson Asiamah as Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG).
The former Deputy Governor was recently nominated by President John Dramani, on January 31, 2025, to serve as Governor, pending approval by the Council of State.
This follows a formal request by the current Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison, to proceed on leave ahead of his retirement on March 31, 2025.
However, in a letter to President Mahama dated February 4, Minority Leader raised serious concerns with Dr. Asiamah’s assumption of office in the absence of the Council of State.
“Your Excellency, it is my considered view that Dr. Johnson Asiamah should refrain from engaging in official duties at the Bank of Ghana until his nomination has been duly approved by the Council of State. While awaiting confirmation, he can seek any necessary briefings outside the formal assumption of office,” the letter noted.
He added, “I trust that due attention will be given to this matter to uphold the integrity of our institutional processes.”
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Bagbin lifts suspension of four MPs
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has lifted the suspension of four Members of Parliament (MPs) who were suspended after a clash during the vetting session on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
The altercation occurred between Minority and Majority MPs, escalating tensions in Parliament. The disagreement reached a peak after the suspension of the four MPs, triggering a debate over whether the vetting should proceed on January 31, 2025.
Following the suspension, the Minority MPs walked out, leaving only the Majority to continue with the vetting of nominees, including that of MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who had already undergone several hours of questioning by the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.
The lifting of the suspension comes after a review of the incident. The four MPs – Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, Jerry Ahmed Shaib and Alhassan Tampuli – are now expected to resume their parliamentary duties as normal. The move seeks to restore order in Parliament following the disruptions.
This was after both the majority leader and minority leader appealed to the Speaker of Parliament to lift the ban on the four MPs.
Alban Bagbin said, “So I have lifted the suspension order. I do so instantly and takes effect immediately. The affected Hon. Members are permitted now to enter the precincts of the house. I must say they actually complied with the orders.”
He assured that the investigations will continue, and the House will have the opportunity to make a decision.
He commended the security agencies for their support.
Source : Citinewsroom.com
