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 Asogli holds durbar to climax Yam Festival

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•Togbe Afede exchanging pleasantries with people

•Togbe Afede exchanging pleasantries with people

 Togbe Afede XIV, Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, says to succeed in our collective effort to maintain peace and unity as a country, an attitudinal change of all and sundry is required.

Togbe Afede XIV made the call at the grand durbar held last Saturday at Ho Jubilee Park to crown their 2024 Asogli Yam Festival.

It was on the theme: “Let’s ensure Freedom and Justice for all” with people coming from far and near, political parties and other dignitaries. Togbe Afede entreated all to stop illegal mining (galamsey) in the country, which is destroying water bodies and natural resources.

He also urged the Elec­toral Commission (EC) to ensure all it takes to hold a free and fair elections.

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Professor Kwabena Frim­pong Boateng, a former Minister of State, who was the special guest of honour also added his voice to ap­peal to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to come out with measures that can stop galamsey.

From Kafui Gati, Ho

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Police to begin full implementation of automated traffic enforcement from October 1

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The Ghana Police Service, through the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), will commence full implementation of its automated traffic law enforcement programme, TRAFFITECH-GH, from October 1, 2026.

According to the Service, the programme forms part of efforts to address indiscipline on Ghana’s roads and improve compliance with road traffic laws and regulations.

TRAFFITECH-GH will use cameras and Personal Data Assistant (PDA) devices to detect traffic offences and support the enforcement of road traffic regulations.

Under the programme, detected offences will be reviewed and Electronic Notices of Violation (ENV) issued to vehicle owners or drivers through SMS. The notice will indicate the offence committed and the prescribed fine.

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The Service has therefore urged all motorists, drivers and vehicle owners to comply with road traffic regulations and support the implementation of TRAFFITECH-GH to promote safer roads and reduce road traffic crashes and casualties.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme

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Henry Brew Gardner declares intent to contest Agona West NDC Youth Organizer position

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Entrepreneur, Henry Brew Gardner has officially declared his intention to contest for the position of Agona West Constituency Youth Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the upcoming constituency elections.

In a declaration statement, Mr. Gardner said he is stepping forward with humility, courage and commitment to the progress of the constituency.

“I am stepping forward because Agona West deserves a Youth Wing that is active, united, organized, visible, disciplined, and ready to work,” he stated.

According to him, his decision to serve the NDC in Agona West is not for personal glory but a call to service, to unite the youth, strengthen the grassroots and build a formidable youth front capable of winning elections.

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“Our youth are not merely the future — we are the energy, strength, voice, and engine of our party today. We must therefore create a youth wing where every young person feels valued, heard, represented, and empowered to contribute,” he added.

Mr. Gardner said he believes in leadership that listens, engages, builds bridges and puts collective interest above personal ambition.

He outlined his vision to organize the grassroots, mobilize the youth, strengthen structures, promote unity, identify opportunities, support young people and build a stronger political force in every branch and ward of Agona West.

“I am not coming to divide. I am coming to unite. I am not coming to compete with our youth. I am coming to work with them. I am not coming for a title. I am coming to serve,” he declared.

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He called for prayers, support and guidance, rallying the youth with the message: “Agona West Youth, Our Time Is Now!”

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme

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