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Use appropriate channel to address grievances – NCCE urges youth
The Ketu North Municipal Director of National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Mr Prosper Afealete has urged the youth to use appropriate channels to address their grievances.
He was speaking at a youth activist workshop organised by the National Commission for Civic Education in collaboration with the National Security Ministry on “Secessionism and Violent Extremism, National Cohesion and National Development.”
Touching on Grievance Handling procedures: Public Order Act and Vigilantism, he admonished the youth to abide by the laws of the country.
He said the Public Order Act provided the right to freedom of assembly including freedom to take part in processions and demonstration, but this must be done in accordance with security agencies, such as the police for the sake of peace and security.
Mr Afealetey further revealed how vigilante groups were hiding behind some religious groups, NGOS, Keep-fit clubs among others to carry out their heinous crimes in communities.
“It will surprise you that, vigilantism is operated on different levels and in different forms these days and no longer with names that can easily be identified and dealt with. Some are even trying to use religious groups, keep-fit clubs and NGOs,” he said.
He advised the youth to be mindful of their associations and report crime to the appropriate authorities at all times for action to be taken against such threats to peace and security of the nation.
The representative from the National Security, Mr George Abizy Baffour also called on the youth to assist security agencies to deal with criminals in their various communities.
Speaking on “Peaceful Coexistence and National Development”, the Parish Priest of Dzodze, Rev. Fr Frederick Sedo-Henyo advised the youth to “weigh their actions and not allow their emotions to control their reasoning.”
He identified indiscipline, culture of greed and selfishness, negative ethnic or cultural practice, among others as some of the threats to peaceful coexistence.
Former Volta Regional Police Commander, Togbi Bedi Ahiadzi lamented how some chiefs were being used by political parties to disrupt peace and development in their communities.
He tasked all traditional authorities to be true representatives of peace and unity in their areas and commended the National Commission for Civic Education for the effort in deepening democracy in the country.
Mr Tito Voegborlo, Secretary of the Commission, also encouraged the youth to remain patriotic and contribute to national development.
The workshop is being organised in selected districts to educate and equip the youth with basic knowledge and security tip on the activities of the secessionist groups.
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Accra Polo Club, South African Tourism hold 68th Independence Cup
To commemorate Ghana’s Independence Day, the Accra Polo Club in partnership with South African Tourism organised 68th Independence Cup.
The event held last Saturday brought together Ghanaians and South Africans for a memorable experience.
It highlighted a celebration of premium lifestyle, culture and a showcasing of brotherly competition between South Africa and Ghana.
The event saw Ghana’s Accra Polo Club secure a reverberating 9-1 victory over South Africa’s Sparta Polo Club.
Speaking at the ceremony,Acting South African High Commissioner to Ghana, Thando Dalamba, commended the organising team for putting up a superb event.
According to him, South Africa Tourism together with the Accra Polo Club over the years have ensured an event of this nature to bring about cohesion and strengthen the bilateral relationship.
He emphasised the strong affinity Ghanaians have for South Africa, reinforcing why they continued to visit in large numbers.
The South African team’s participation in the polo tournament was a strategic move to deepen the sporting and cultural ties between the two nations while subtly promoting travel to South Africa.
The joy was made complete with good food, music, and an immersive South African experience.
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Heritage Month Ghana trends
Since the institution of the Heritage Month celebration in Ghana, it has offered citizens opportunities of a lifetime to learn about their cultures and lifestyles.
Ghana’s version is observed in the month of March, coinciding with the country’s Independence Day celebrations on March 6.
Show host, George Sappor in full
regalia as a traditional leader
outfit to mark Independence Day and
Heritage Month. She usually does it with
husband and best friend, Kofi Aduonum
but in his absence, she maintained the
poise to attract the atte
Heritage Month features festivals, food fairs, arts, crafts, and music events to highlight the economic and social value of preserving national heritage.
Though a brainchild of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), the celebration has been driven to greater heights by local media with the organisation of several events to create the needed euphoria.
at Original TV gave
culture a touch of ‘old
school’ in her presentation
last Tuesday to wow
her audience as part of
the station’s Heritage
Month celebration
Among the events are the Heritage Caravan and Back To Your Village Food Bazaar powered by Accra-based Citi FM and Citi TV, Wear Ghana Festival and the Gɔbɛ festival powered by 3News.
The Heritage Caravan is a road trip which takes patrons across more than half of Ghana’s regions to offer a distinctive road trip that allows participants to explore the various regions of Ghana, providing an up-close encounter with the country’s historical and cultural heritage.
In addition to these roles played by the media, news anchors and other presenters appear on screens immaculately garbed in locally made outfits, bringing out the beauty of our traditions.
Today, The Spectator newspaper selected a few of the media personalities that are working to give the celebration a global dimension to project the country.
By Andrew Nortey
