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Vivo Energy supports traders, drivers at K’dua
As part of contributions towards the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, Vivo Energy Ghana, the distributors and marketers of Shell branded products and service in collaboration with the New Juaben South Municipal Assembly has provided a GH¢60,000 mechanised water tank and hydraulic hand washing machines to market women and drivers at Koforidua.
The items placed at the Koforidua Central markets and Kumasi stations, would allow both market women and drivers to wash their hands and ensure that, basic hygienic practices were observed as they discharged their duties.
The outgoing Eastern Territorial Manager of Shell Ghana, Mr Paul Mends stated that, over the years, the company had collaborated, especially with drivers and other customers a lot, hence the need to support them in the era of the pandemic.
He added that, since hand washing had been found to be one of the safety protocols to curb the spread of the coronavirus, it was necessary that they provided the items to ensure the safety of their customers.
“As a company that believes in safety, we owe it a duty to ensure that we support our customers in the unusual time hence the donation to ensure your safety.” he said.
He urged all to engage in proper hand washing and continue to follow the President’s directives to obey all safety protocols, including social distancing, respiratory hygiene among others so that the nation could curb the spread of the disease.
On his part, the Chief Executive Officer of Jilcon Construction and Shell retailer, Nana Opare Kwarfo explained that, it was necessary to provide the items for market women and drivers who most often came into contact with the public.
“These people sell to us and most people pick vehicles at the lorry station to their destinations every day, hence it is necessary that we provide these things to ensure that, they keep themselves safe to stop the spread.”
He asked the market women and drivers to make use of the hand washing system and not to defy the safety protocols for their own good and that of others.
The Municipal Chief Executive of New Juaben South Municipality, Mr Isaac Appaw-Gyasi thanked Vivo Energy Ghana for their kind gesture and urged other companies to emulate them.
At the Kumasi lorry station, the Eastern Regional Chairman of GPRTU, Mr Johnson Kyereh who received the items also thanked the company for its gesture and pledged to use the items for the intended purpose.
The market women also expressed same appreciation to the company.
From Ama Tekyiwaa Ampadu Agyeman, Koforidua
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New BoG governor can’t engage in official duties – Afenyo-Markin to Mahama
The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo Markin has raised concerns over the assumption of official duties by Dr. Johnson Asiamah as Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG).
The former Deputy Governor was recently nominated by President John Dramani, on January 31, 2025, to serve as Governor, pending approval by the Council of State.
This follows a formal request by the current Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison, to proceed on leave ahead of his retirement on March 31, 2025.
However, in a letter to President Mahama dated February 4, Minority Leader raised serious concerns with Dr. Asiamah’s assumption of office in the absence of the Council of State.
“Your Excellency, it is my considered view that Dr. Johnson Asiamah should refrain from engaging in official duties at the Bank of Ghana until his nomination has been duly approved by the Council of State. While awaiting confirmation, he can seek any necessary briefings outside the formal assumption of office,” the letter noted.
He added, “I trust that due attention will be given to this matter to uphold the integrity of our institutional processes.”
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Bagbin lifts suspension of four MPs
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has lifted the suspension of four Members of Parliament (MPs) who were suspended after a clash during the vetting session on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
The altercation occurred between Minority and Majority MPs, escalating tensions in Parliament. The disagreement reached a peak after the suspension of the four MPs, triggering a debate over whether the vetting should proceed on January 31, 2025.
Following the suspension, the Minority MPs walked out, leaving only the Majority to continue with the vetting of nominees, including that of MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who had already undergone several hours of questioning by the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.
The lifting of the suspension comes after a review of the incident. The four MPs – Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, Jerry Ahmed Shaib and Alhassan Tampuli – are now expected to resume their parliamentary duties as normal. The move seeks to restore order in Parliament following the disruptions.
This was after both the majority leader and minority leader appealed to the Speaker of Parliament to lift the ban on the four MPs.
Alban Bagbin said, “So I have lifted the suspension order. I do so instantly and takes effect immediately. The affected Hon. Members are permitted now to enter the precincts of the house. I must say they actually complied with the orders.”
He assured that the investigations will continue, and the House will have the opportunity to make a decision.
He commended the security agencies for their support.
Source : Citinewsroom.com
