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His Royal Majesty, Ya-Na Mahama Abubakari Gariba II, has pledged his unwavering support for Governmentโs efforts to maintain peace and security in the Northern Region and across the country.
During a courtesy call by the Interior Minister, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, at the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi, the Overlord of Dagbon called on all stakeholders to use legal and appropriate means to resolve misunderstandings and promote harmony.
The Overlord assured the Minister of his commitment to collaboration and urged him to continue his engagements with stakeholders to promote peace and security.
In his remarks, Hon. Muntaka reiterated the Government’s dedication to working hand-in-hand with traditional authorities to address security challenges and promote development.
The Minister emphasised the vital role of traditional leaders in fostering peace and security, emphasizing their influence in community cohesion. He assured Ya-Na of the Ministryโs commitment to collaborating with the palace to maintain peace and security in the region.
The courtesy call marks a step towards strengthening ties between Government and traditional authority with both sides committed to fostering peace and security in the Northern Region.
The Interior Minister, the Regional Minister and his entourage also visited Zabzugu to encourage police officers recently deployed to the area to maintain law and order amid ongoing disputes. Muntaka Mubarak assured the officers that they would be rotated every three months.
The Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Abena Osei Asare has expressed concerns about the failure of the Administrator of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) Mr. Paul Adjei to honour invitation of the Committee to assist in dealing with abandoned projects cited in the 2024 Auditor-Generalโs report.
She emphasised that some of the projects have been abandoned for more than 20 years and it kept reoccurring in the Auditor-Generalโs report yearly, stressing that the GETFund Administrator could assist by prioritising these projects.
However, he has failed to personally appear before the Committee since the commencement of the Committeeโs public hearing in the 9th Parliament.
According to the 2024 Auditor-Generalโs report on Pre-University Educational Institutions, nine (9) Institutions with 16 projects awarded by the GET Fund Secretariat had been abandoned/delayed for a period ranging between three (3) and 28 years.
Some of the affected schools include Adanwomoase Senior High School (Boys and Girls dormitory abandoned for 12 years), Atoa Senior High School (Home Economics Block abandoned for 27 years), Beposo Senior High School (Dinning Hall and Kitchen Complex abandoned for 10 years and lastly KNUST Senior High School (Three storey classroom block abandoned for 20 years).
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Energy continued its oversight responsibilities with a working visit to the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) yesterday.
Chairman of the Committee, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, said the visit formed part of efforts to familiarize members with the Authorityโs operations and to explore ways Parliament could provide the necessary support.
He explained that the NPAโs work is focused on regulating Ghanaโs downstream petroleum sector, a critical area for national energy security.
Mr. Bedzrah noted that the Committee is particularly interested in assessing whether the country has adequate petroleum stock to meet demand.
He noted that rising geopolitical tensions, including the ongoing USโIran conflict, could have adverse effect on Ghanaโs energy supply and pricing.
He further disclosed that the Committee intends to engage closely with the Authority on a proposed new petroleum bill.
According to him, a draft of the legislation will be reviewed and possibly presented to Parliament under a certificate of urgency.
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