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Godfred Agbeteti is best suited to lead Kpando Municipal Assembly – Assemblyman
Some Assembly members at the Kpando Municipal Assembly have urged President John Mahama and the Ministry of Local Government to nominate Godfred Agbeteti as the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE).
According to them, for the government to be strong for its policies, among other developmental projects to get to the people, the right person must be nominated.
Speaking to the media, Assemblyman for Kpando Aziave Electoral Area, Ericson Mawuli Ankah said most of his colleagues he engaged are of the view that Mr.Agbeteti ticks all the boxes and has all the needed qualities to take up the responsibility as MCE.
According to him, Mr.Agbeteti, as the chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), played an instrumental role in the 2024 elections, leading to a resounding victory for the party.
Against this backdrop, he said the Chairman’s exceptional leadership, coupled with dynamism, brought unity within Kpando, adding that such a person has what it takes to lead the municipality.
He added that as someone who was a former government appointee at the assembly, Mr.Agbeteti understands the concept of local government which is a useful quality for such an all-important role.
Mr.Ankah further noted that the current chairman has strong administrative prowess as a former Principal of Kpando Technical Institute, who also has stints with Amedzofe Technical Institute and Ho Technical University.
“Overall, he is very popular and on the ground. He is very balanced, coming from Gbefi and Kpando background. Since 1992, the position of MCE has eluded people of Kpando descent,” he added.
According to the Assemblyman, Mr.Agbeteti was part of the three individuals who were shortlisted and any attempt to smuggle anyone who has not served in the constituency will create a big problem for the party.
He therefore urged the leadership of the NDC to reward loyalty and hard work to serve as a motivator to others in the constituency.
It would be recalled that President John Dramani Mahama in accordance with Article 243 (1) of the 1992 Constitution and 20 (1) of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936) (as amended), nominated new sets of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMCEs) yesterday.
In the regional breakdown, 17 persons were nominated out of 18 districts in the Volta region, with Kpando pending.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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ICU holds Greater Accra regional youth, women confab
The Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU) on Friday held the Greater Accra Regional Youth and Women’s Conference to build a strategic network.
The conference which brought together representatives of the Union was a great opportunity for ICU Ghana to make its voice heard on policies that were crucial to the development of the country.
The platform was also used to elect new officers for the Greater Accra Branch of The ICU Ghana to mark its 12th National Quadrennial Conference in August.
The General Secretary of the ICU Ghana, Mr Morgan Ayawine, called on government to assist the two state-owned media organisation, New Times Corporation (NTC), publishers of The Spectator and The Ghanaian Times newspapers and Graphic Communication Group Limited (GCGL).
“The two state-owned media played major roles in disseminating government policies, educating, entertaining and informing the public of the happenings in the world,” he added.
He said ICU Ghana would also raise issues about the recapitalisation of the two organisations with the sector minister.
Mr Ayawine disclosed that the ADB and NIB banks were also going through the same ordeal but government intervened and urged government to do same for the two state-owned organisations.
He stressed on equal partnership between unions and employers, saying the capital and labour were crucial to create, produce and generate funds.
The General Secretary advised the various branches of the association to suggest solutions on socio-economic issues such as employment for discussions.
The newly-elected members who were sworn in by the General Secretary, Mr Morgan Ayawine includes Belinda Cochrane-chairman, Eric Ekow Turkson-Vice chairman and Moses Kwaku Otoo-Secretary.
Others were Charles Akomea-Financial Secretary, Charles Biden- Executive Member, Diana Asiedu-Women’s Representative and Samuella A. Brago-Youth Representative.
The chairman of the Greater Accra Branch of the ICU Ghana, Belinda Cochrane thanked the leadership for contributing to the success of the union.
She added that the conference was to prepare for the 12th National Quadrennial Conference and also to take stock of the activities of the branch for the past years and discuss issues on the ground.
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Minister for Health holds emergency stakeholder meeting with principals and directors of Health Training Institutions
In a proactive move to strengthen collaboration within the health sector, the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has convened an emergency meeting with the Conference of Heads of Health Training Institutions (COHHETI) across the country.
The meeting aimed to deepen engagement between the Ministry and key stakeholders responsible for training health professionals.
The session provided a platform for open dialogue on the challenges facing health training institutions, the quality of healthcare education, and the strategic direction of human resource development in the sector.
Addressing the stakeholders, Mr. Akandoh emphasized the importance of fostering strong and cordial relationships between the Ministry and training institutions to ensure a well-coordinated and responsive healthcare system.
He indicated that the purpose of the meeting was also to collaborate, discuss concerns, and find practical solutions that would benefit not only the institutions but also the Ghanaian people who rely on the healthcare system.
The President of COHHETI, Madam Margaret Mary Alacoque welcomed the initiative, describing it as timely and necessary. She raised concerns about transportation challenges, accreditation delays, staffing shortages, and the general conditions and status of service for Health Training Institutions (HTIs). She also shared innovative strategies that some institutions have adopted to improve training outcomes.
In his response, Mr.Akandoh assured participants of the Ministry’s commitment to addressing their concerns and announced plans to enhance coordination and follow-ups.
He added that the Ministry would soon introduce policy reforms aimed at improving standards in health education and ensuring alignment with national health priorities.
These reforms include reducing the cost of admission, implementing automatic code generation for applicants, and clarifying leadership roles within HTIs.
