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Max launched in Ghana
The Max team addressing the media
Max, a pioneer in commercial electronic vehicle technology for transport in Africa, has announced its entry into the Ghanaian market.
The move is aimed at offering commuting alternatives for drivers and people.
As part of this, they have announced the appointment of David Hoyme as Director of International Growth and Expansion.
Speaking to the media at Alisa Hotel on Friday, November 4, 2022, MrHoyme said Max was funded with the vision to provide affordable mobility to all riders in Africa.
He said that the quick adoption of Max in Nigeria is an indication that other markets are ready to receive the company.
He added that “Max is looking at introducing electronic vehicles into the African market, and it is great expectation for Ghana to be one of the key areas for this to be enrolled.”
Tolu Williams, Head, E-Mobility at Max, said, “The official rollout in Ghana is a necessary step on the mission to address the perennial problems around urban and rural mobility across the African continent.”
He said that Max had been able to establish a vehicle subscription service to address affordability for drivers and provide employment. He again said that features like the e-wallet and other benefits also sought to solve the problem of financial inclusion for operators in rural areas.
According to him, Max’s entry into Ghana and planned expansion to other countries was an indication of its readiness to help Africa embrace a feature of renewable energy driven by electric vehicles.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Barker-Vormawor granted GH¢20K bail after three-week detention
Convener of the Democracy Hub protest, Oliver Barker-Vormawor has been granted bail to the tune of GH¢20,000 with two sureties.
Barker-Vormawor was arrested along 52 others on Monday, September 23, 2024 and charged for allegedly causing public disturbances during the Democracy Hub protest
He is expected to report to the police twice a week.
He has been charged with counts of stealing, unlawful assembly, unlawful damage, assault on a public officer and offensive conduct conducive to the breach of peace.
He was denied bail by the Accra Circuit Court and further remanded by the High Court when his lawyers appealed the Circuit Court’s ruling.
The High Court judge, who was concerned whether Barker-Vormawor will not commit another offence if granted bail, as he already was on bail for treason felony charges at the time of the alleged offences, warned to grant bail if prosecution fails to commence the trial.
Barker-Vormawor’s lawyers thus repeated the bail application at the High Court, which was granted.
Source: Citinewsroom.com
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The Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) has reiterated that its mandate is not to determine or appoint the country’s president.
During a live broadcast of the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, EC Chairperson Madam Jean Mensa emphasised that the Commission’s sole responsibility is to declare the choice of the voters, not to influence the outcome.
She assured that the EC will uphold this stance in the upcoming 2024 general elections, reaffirming the Commission’s neutrality and dedication to fairness.
Madam Mensa also called on political parties to refrain from spreading misinformation about the EC’s role, urging them to be clear about the Commission’s limited authority in the election process.
“I would like to quote from Dr Hassan Ayariga’s statement where he said the EC can never make anybody a president, and I think that we all know that around this table. And therefore, we should not peddle misinformation,” she said.
She added, “And peddle false news and disinformation and give the innocent citizens who do not know the process that the Electoral Commission can make somebody a President. I would like to quote from Dr Hassan Ayariga’s statement that the EC can never make anybody a President.
“What the EC does is to declare who the voters choose as their President. And so, it’s the Ghanaian voter who votes a president into being and not the EC that makes a President. We only declare the voter’s choice. And that is what will happen come December 2024. It’s who the voter wants to be President of this land who will be declared by the EC,” she concluded.
Source: Citinewsroom.com
