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‘Homowo Ga Lalawiemoi’ held
● Some of the books unveiled at the launch
It was an exciting afternoon of poetry recitals in the Ga Language as poetry enthusiasts converged at the Pan-African Writers Association (PAWA) House in Accra last week, to listen to some anthologies of Ga poetry dubbed “Homowo Ga Lalawiemoi”.
The “Homowo Ga Lalawiemoi”- to wit, a poetry recital recounting the Ga Homowo festival, chronicles the rich historic culture that existed in the Ga communities.
The 31-page book which was launched by the Write Ghana Initiative contains stimulating and interesting stories of the people of Ga and the celebration of Homowo festival marked every year to hoot-at-hunger in the month of August.
Written by 13 professional poets, the anthologies encompass captivating stories that could not be found on Google because they unravelled untold history and peculiar way of life of the Ga communities.
Funds were raised to help publish more copies of the anthologies to schools across the country.
Sensational Poet, Ewulu Nii Adjei Klu, author of “Kusuum Gboo”, to wit, tradition never dies, said it was important for school children to know the rich cultural values and norms of the Ga culture as a means of enlightenment.
In an interview with The Spectator, he said it was not fetish to stop entertainment activities during the ban on noise-making marked by the Ga traditional council, hence it was important for all to comply.
He commended the Write Ghana Initiative for organising such an uplifting programme to celebrate the rich history of Ga through poetry and promoting Ghanaian languages through literature.
By Nii Arday Ankrah
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People of Volta Region will soon have a sigh of relief- Roads and Highways Minister
The Minister for Roads and Highways has assured that the people of Volta Region will soon have a sigh of relief.
This follows an update from the Ministry on the Ho-Aflao Road and Weta – Afiadenyigba – Havedzi Road
The government has taken steps to fulfill its promise to reconstruct the Ho-Aflao and the Weta – Afiadenyigba – Havedzi Road.
Yesterday, the Minister, Kwame Agbodza, accompanied by the deputy minister, Alhassan Suhuyini, led a team of engineers from the Ministry of Roads and Highways and the Ghana Highway Authority to assess the conditions of the roads and plans for urgent intervention.
Mr.Agbodza indicated the whereas the Ho-Aflao Road will be reconstructed under the Big Push Agenda of President John Mahama, the Weta – Afiadenyigba – Havedzi Road will be funded through the Roads Ministry’s 2025 budgetary allocation.
The Minister further explained that feasibility studies, drawings, and designs for the Ho bypass are almost complete, with procurement and construction set to begin soon.
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Gender Minister participate in 2025 IWD Women’s Dialogue
On Saturday March 8, 2025, the Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, participated in the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD) Women’s Dialogue.
The event, held under the patronage of Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, brought together policymakers, leaders, and advocates to discuss the theme: “Resetting the Agenda for Women: Accelerating Action on Women’s Rights, Equity, and Empowerment.”
The dialogue aimed to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women while addressing the challenges they continue to face.
It also provided a platform for stakeholders to engage in discussions that would accelerate action on women’s rights and empowerment, fostering collaboration on gender equality initiatives.
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang emphasized the need for inclusive and sustained efforts to promote women’s leadership, economic empowerment, and educational advancement.
Speaking at the event, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey reiterated the urgency of accelerating action on women’s rights, equity, and empowerment.
She acknowledged the progress made in advancing gender equality but stressed that significant challenges remain, particularly in education, healthcare, and economic opportunities.
She emphasized that discussions should go beyond identifying these challenges to taking deliberate and transformative actions to address them. She called for concrete steps to turn commitments into lasting change, urging stakeholders to work together to develop policies, shift societal norms, and economically and politically empower women.
Underscoring the theme “Resetting the Agenda for Women: Accelerating Action on Women’s Rights, Equity, and Empowerment,” the Minister called for a renewed commitment from all stakeholders to move beyond rhetoric and drive real, measurable change.
She urged policymakers, civil society, and the private sector to collaborate on initiatives that empower women economically, challenge societal norms, and create inclusive spaces for women’s voices to be heard.
The Minister further emphasized that:
“Gender equality is not just about rights—it is about ensuring that women have the power and resources to shape their own destinies and contribute meaningfully to national development.”
She reaffirmed President John Dramani Mahama’s Government commitment to advocating for gender equity and encouraged meaningful dialogue to inspire actionable strategies.
In conclusion, she called on all participants to actively contribute to shaping a future where women’s rights are fully realized, emphasizing that every action counts in achieving true gender equality.
