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Extend network service to all parts of Kwahu …Chiefs appeal
The chiefs and elders of Kwahu Traditional Area have appealed to management of the telecommunication giant, Mobile Telecommunication Network (MTN), to ensure network coverage is extended to all other surrounding villages within the traditional area which have persistently been struggling for network service.
While commending MTN for strengthening their network and widening coverage to most parts of the area in helping to bridge the communication gap, the chiefs said some villages within the traditional area still struggled to have access to network services.
They made the appeal when MTN presented a dummy cheque for GH¢25,000.00 and airtime worth GH¢2,500.00 to some selected traditional councils in support of the Kwahu Easter Celebration.
The cheques were presented separately with the Kwahu Traditional Council receiving GH¢10,000.00 and GH¢1,000.00 worth of airtime out of the total amount. Obomeng Traditional council was also presented with an amount of GH¢5,000.00 and GH¢500.00 worth of airtime, Abetifi traditional council received an amount of GH¢5,000.00 and GH¢500.00 airtime, while Mpraeso traditional council had GH¢5,000.000 with GH¢500.00 worth of airtime.
Presenting the cheques, the Area Sales Manager for Eastern, Volta and Oti regions, Mr. Stephen Asare said the gesture was as a result of the long standing relationship between MTN and the Kwahu Traditional Councils.
He said MTN would continue to render quality service to all its cherished customers in the country.
“The people of Kwahu have been loyal to MTN for the past years, therefore, it is important for us to also appreciate your loyalty to the company by supporting the community at all times”, he emphasised.
He notified the chiefs and elders that nominations for this year’s MTN Heroes of Change had started until April 25, 2022, to reward individuals and institutions that had made significant impact in the fight against COVID-19 in the country.
Mr. Asare said the work done by these individuals during the period should be inline with the three focus areas of MTN Ghana Foundation which are Health, Education and Economic Empowerment.
He urged the people of Kwahu to nominate persons from their communities who met the criteria to enable them partake of the
From: Kodjo David, Kwahu.
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ASWIM lauds Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang
The Association of Women in the Media, (ASWIM) has congratulated Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang on her historic achievement as Ghana’s first female Vice President.
The association said her trailblazing journey with sterling accomplishments from academia to politics, is undoubtedly, a vivid inspiration to countless women and girls across Ghana and Africa.
This was contained in a statement signed by its president, Mrs Mavis Kitcher, and copied to The Spectator on Tuesday in Accra.
“ASWIM celebrates your remarkable career, marked by numerous firsts, including the first female Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, (UCC), and the first female to hold a professional chair in Ghana, (UCC),” the statement said.
It said the accomplishments of Prof Opoku- Agyemang were clear testament to the brilliance, resilience and resourceful nature of the complete beautiful African woman.
“As she takes on this new role, ASWIM proudly lauds her commitment to education, women’s empowerment, distinguished public service and patriotism and is very confident that her pursuit of excellence, love for humanity, humility, decency, modesty and commitment to the welfare of the vulnerable will characterise Ghana’s political leadership and public service,” the statement added.
By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu
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Demolition of Fantasy Dome unfair — Mark Okraku-Mantey
Months after the Fantasy Dome was dismantled to make way for construction at the Ghana International Trade Fair site, the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr Mark Okraku-Mantey, has expressed concern over the manner the facility was destroyed.
In an interview on Daybreak Hitz with Andy Dosty, Mr Okraku-Mantey criticised the handling of the dome’s dismantling, suggesting that it could have been done without causing damage.
“I don’t think that leadership gave instructions that they should do what happened. The structure was a prefab but I hear the people destroyed it. That one, we cannot defend it. It is unfair to him (owner). Sometimes, you give instructions and people will go and do things that will make you look bad,” he stated.
When asked about any punitive measure against the workers responsible for the destruction, Mr Okraku-Mantey clarified that the Trade Fair does not fall under his ministry.
He said he had previously contacted the owner, Leslie Quaynor, to discuss relocating the dome, and even suggested the National Museum as a potential site, though it was too small.
The demolition of the 20,000-seater Fantasy Dome occurred on March 16, 2024.
According to Dr Agnes Adu, CEO of the Ghana Trade Fair Company Limited, the action was taken after multiple notices were given to Quaynor to vacate the premises for redevelopment, as per their tenancy agreement.
Dr Adu noted that all previous tenants had complied except for the Fantasy Dome.
Quaynor, in an interview with JoyNews, confirmed that his lease had ended, and was in the process of relocating the dome.
He had requested an extension, which was denied, leading him to seek a writ and an injunction from an Accra High Court to halt the demolition.
Despite this, the demolition proceeded, causing significant damage to the structure.
Quaynor described the incident as a major setback, not only for his business but also for the entertainment industry, which relies on venues like the Fantasy Dome.
