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One confirmed dead, scores trapped after Saturday’s downpour in Central Region
One person has been confirmed dead and scores of people trapped in their homes at Amamoma in the Central Region.
Nearly a thousand people who were also affected by Saturday’s downpour in the Komenda Edina Eguafo Abirem Municipality are seeking shelter in churches, mosques and school blocks.
More than 100 houses and some major bridges linking several towns and communities have collapsed following the overflow of some rivers in the region.
JoyNews’ Central Regional Correspondent, Richard Kwadwo Nyarko, reported that the road from the Elmina Junction to the Ankaful Prisons is impassable, with the houses nearly submerged.
Director-General of the National Disaster Management Organisation, Nana Agyeman Prempeh, has asked residents to move to higher grounds to ensure their safety.
“As I said, we are here with some relief items for them. Currently, they are in safe haven – they are in churches, classroom blocks and mosques. Some of them have gone to live with their relatives and friends in other areas.
“We are going to make the presentation of the relief items to the affected individuals,” he said.
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Twifo Hemang, Bright Wereko Brobby, has said the Roads and Highways Ministry has assured of fixing the roads that have been washed away by the floods immediately.
“We heard the news early yesterday [Saturday] morning and since that time, we have done all we can, including getting in touch with everybody who matters, particularly the Roads Minister who, according to him, immediately dispatched his rapid response team and directed a very resourced contractor working on the Twifo Praso-Dunkwa stretch to come in.
“Fortunately for us, the bridge itself was not affected and the engineers have confirmed that it is the road itself that has been washed away…I am pretty sure by close of day, they can open this [road] to traffic. I will appeal to residents to be calm. Some of these things happen to us in life,” he said.
Source: www.myjoyonline.com
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Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation –Pres.Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern over the misuse of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) for personal financial gain by individuals in leadership positions.
Speaking during a meeting with Chief Executives of specified entities under the State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA) on Thursday, March 13, the President directly attributed the dire state of SOEs to their leadership, accusing chief executives, management teams, and governing boards of prioritising personal enrichment over organisational efficiency.
He pointed to bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures as factors draining public funds while SOEs continue to rely on government bailouts.
“Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation by appointees. The chief executives, management, and boards of these enterprises are responsible for this situation. Some SOEs have become perennial loss-makers, draining public funds with bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures while relying on government bailouts as if entitled to them. Many of these entities are at their lowest point in the entire history of the Fourth Republic,” he said.
President Mahama further noted that many SOEs have been plagued by inefficiencies, corruption, and mismanagement, leading to consistent financial losses. He cited the 2023 State Ownership Report by the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), which highlighted systemic inefficiencies and wasteful expenditures within these entities.
He therefore reaffirmed his commitment to reforming under-performing SOEs and ensuring they serve national interests.
He warned that loss-making SOEs will no longer be tolerated and will either be merged, privatised, or closed.
“I will assess you based on your performance. If you do not align with the pace of the reset agenda, you may be asked to step aside. If that adds to the horror movie, so be it,” he added.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
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Prophet Courage Heavens set to launch ‘Predestination’ book on March 23
Prophet Courage A. Heavens is set to launch the much-awaited book titled ‘Predestination’ on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 5:00PM.
The launch, which is expected to impact lives, will take place at Crossgates Ministries, Flattop, off N1 Highway, opposite Angel Hauz.
The book is aimed at addressing the way people struggle to understand how free will and destiny align.
It is also aimed at providing clarity on God’s sovereignty and one’s place in His divine plan.
The various chapters of the book address various issues through scriptures and personal stories.
Committed to impacting society, part of the proceeds from the book will go into Courage Heavens Education Legacy (CHEL), an educational foundation transforming lives.
CHEL is dedicated to providing financial support and mentorship to brilliant but needy students, ensuring they have access to quality education and opportunities for a better future.
Prophet Courage Heavens is a prolific writer and previously authored Eli Eli Lama Sabachthani, a powerful book that encourages unwavering faith in times of trials.
In addition, he has written seven more prophetic and life-changing books that are yet to be published.
He is dedicated to raising the next generation for impactful ministry. As the leader of Crossgates Ministries, he nurtures believers in faith and purpose.
