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60 years of managing national strategic asset — VRA stands tall

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Now an adult company, the Volta River Authority (VRA) a strategic asset to Ghana, has attained 60 years in its operations.
The Authority has travelled through thick and thin to arrive at its current destination.
With the spirit of nationalism, the staff have defied all odds and faced the myriad of challenges confronting VRA head on to provide quality service to the people of this country and beyond.
They have done everything humanly possible to constantly generate power for their cherished customers-domestic and industrial users.
The VRA is of national relevance in spite of the challenges and competition in the energy or power sector.
Addressing the staff and guests in Accra on Monday to mark the 60 years of its establishment and provision of selfless services, the Chief Executive of Volta River Authority, Mr. Emmanuel Antwi-Darkwa said that their stellar performance stemmed from the “can-do” spirit which had bound them together and propelled them to enviable heights in the energy sector.
“We plan, we develop, we execute and we operate, all by ourselves. That is really what sets us apart,” he said.
The theme was “Celebrating 60 years in the Power Business: Our Legacy, Our future.”
Mr. Antwi-Darkwa said that pieces of evidence across the country showed that VRA had lived up to its responsibilities and, therefore, asked Ghanaians to continue to have faith in the Authority as it had embarked on a number of renewable projects to meet the national demand in an environmentally-sustainable manner.
He indicated that the 60 MW Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam Project had additional Solar Component of 50 MW whille the 19.6 MW Kaleo/Lawra Solar Plants were under construction as well as the wind projects at Ada in the Greater Accra Region, and Anloga in the Volta Region were under way.
“We will continue to nurse other potential renewable projects on the Oti River as well as a pipeline of solar projects at Bongo, Walewale and other parts of the country.
“While focusing on our long term plans, we recognise that we are duty bound to ensure that there is adequate, competitively-priced electricity to support industrial and social development of the day.
“As an organisation, we are proud of our commitment and dedication towards national development and we pledge to continue on that path in the years ahead,” he emphasised.
By Castro Zanginna-Tong
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Let’s pray fervently to prevent any looming disaster– Rt. Rev. Dr Mrs Grace Frimpong-Boateng
By Spectator Reporter
A Prophet and General Overseer of Jesus Prayer Ministry at Ejisu Asuasi, Kumasi, and Pig Farm, Accra, Rt. Rev. Dr Mrs Grace Frimpong-Boateng, has urged Ghanaians to pray fervently to avert any disaster that would endanger many.
“God hears prayers, and intercessory prayers will provide your family safety and protection so you can live long and enjoy life in this world,” she added.
Rt. Rev. Dr Mrs Frimpong-Boateng was speaking with The Spectator in an interview last week.
According to her, she had a revelation that there would be a tragedy that will harm many people, however, effective prayers can avert it.
She said that the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) predicted another heavy downpour from Thursday to Sunday following the recent torrential rain that devastated Accra and other areas. However, strong intercessory prayers prevented the prediction, which would have been catastrophic.
She claims that whenever she shares something that God has revealed to her, she does not receive widespread support from people to join her in effective intercession.
As a result, she has urged everyone including members of parliament, cabinet ministers, traditional authorities, religious leaders, and other citizens to exercise caution and pray fervently in order to avoid premature death.
According to Rt. Rev. Dr Mrs Frimpong-Boateng the recent downpour in Accra which claimed lives and destroyed property was unusual.
“The sea was irritated because of certain rituals performed and caused it to spew forth, exposing the dirt.” There are still some rites in the sea, and they will definitely surface,” she disclosed.
“Let’s pray that God would burn and destroy the things that have contaminated the sea,” she indicated.
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Mason convicted for stealing 4-yr-old boy

The Adentan Circuit Court has convicted a mason for stealing a four-year-old boy from Kpedze in the Volta Region and bringing him to Accra.
David Kpandoyo, 25, a Togolese national, pleaded guilty to a charge of child stealing.
The court, presided over by Mrs Angela Attachie, convicted him on his own plea and adjourned sentencing to July 14, 2026.
Kpandoyo told the court that he had gone to a drinking spot to consume alcohol when the child approached him.
He said he gave the boy some money, took him home, and could not remember what happened afterwards because he was intoxicated.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Patience Mario, assisted by Chief Inspector Jacob Nyarko, led the prosecution.
The prosecution said the complainant, Mr Bismark Gbago, is a 52-year-old painter residing at New Legon in Accra.
The victim’s mother, Ms Patience Ablordefey Afefa, is a 25-year-old hairdresser living at Kpedze in the Volta Region with the victim, a Kindergarten One pupil.
The prosecution said Kpandoyo also resided at New Legon, where he worked as a mason.
It said the victim went missing at Kpedze on July 1, 2026, at about 18:00 hours.
On July 3, at about 6:30pm, the complainant reported to the New Legon Police that he had found the four-year-old boy wandering around the area and that the child was unable to identify his home.
The prosecution said that on July 4, at about 4 p.m., the complainant informed the Police that after announcements were made within the community, Kpandoyo came forward claiming that the boy was his son.
The complainant and Kpandoyo subsequently went to the police Station to identify the child.
However, Kpandoyo was unable to produce the child’s birth certificate or lead the Police to the child’s mother.
Later that day, the police received a flyer bearing the name and telephone numbers of the victim’s mother, together with the child’s photograph, indicating that he had gone missing from Kpedze.
The police contacted the victim’s mother and asked her to report to the New Legon Police Station with the child’s birth certificate and weighing card because another person was claiming to be the child’s parent.
On July 6, the victim’s mother and her relatives reported to the Police Station and stated that they did not know Kpandoyo.
During investigations, Kpandoyo admitted in his cautioned statement that the victim was not his child.
He further confessed that while working at Kpedze, he stole the boy and brought him to Accra. –GNA




