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W/R deserves fair share of national cake – Kofi Buah
Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah
The Deputy Minority Lead¬er in Parliament, Mr Em¬manuel Armah Kofi Buah, has lamented over the social and economic situation in the Western Region, arguing that the area deserved a fair share of national development.
He explained that, the issue of a fair distribution of the national cake for the Western Region is a con¬cern which has often been raised particularly about the challenges not only of the road infrastructure, but, also healthcare.
Mr Buah, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Ellem¬belle, raised these concerns on Tuesday, when Parliament held a public forum to mark three decades of represen¬tation in Takoradi, on the theme; ‘30 years of parlia-mentary democracy under the 4th Republic: The journey thus far.’
He noted that, in most cases, families returned to various constituencies with dead bodies that could have been saved.
Mr Buah said the existence of a strong minority has held a balance and tried to nip in the bud some of the issues that resulted in the death of the three republics.
He said “as politicians, we should take note of these concerns and work collective¬ly towards strengthening our democratic governments to proceed on this trajectory,” he said.
Mr Buah explained that the minority did not seek to hinder the action of the government, but, rather to improve issues in the national interests.
The MP for Effia Nkwanta, Joseph Cudjoe, who repre¬sented the Majority Leader said the new democratic cul-ture was to establish a frame¬work of government which would “secure for ourselves prosperity, the blessings of liberty and equality.”
He said research showed that fewer people enjoy the fruit of democracy and that, constituents were angry and unhappy about institutions.
The MP told participants that Ghana was grappling with youth unemployment, chieftaincy, conflicts, eco¬nomic hazards, vigilantism, insecurity and corruption in public life, suggesting that “It’s time to re-engineer our constitutional architecture and parliamentary processes and procedures to conform to today’s realities.”
“We need a constitutional order and a parliamentary system that frowns upon the winner takes all syndrome and promotes collaboration, collectiveness and conversa¬tions in decision making at all levels of governance,” he said.
The Clerk to Parliament, Mr Cyril K.O Nsiah, described the celebration as a signif¬icant milestone in Ghana’s democratic history.
Mr Nsiah assured that the parliamentary service, re¬mained committed to provid¬ing the necessary technical support services required for the effective discharge of the constitutional mandate of Parliament.
He said “we will continue to reform our institutional structures to better serve your representatives in a non-partisan and profession¬al manner. The service shall strive at all times to uphold the culture, the values and principles of independence and impartiality.”
“We shall continue to strive for even greater achievements and leave a lasting legacy for posterity, as we firmly establish principles and ideals of parliamentary democracy in our nation.”
From Clement Adzei Boye, Takoradi
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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.
