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EC reminded of mandate to hold free, fair, peaceful election
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Togbega Gabusu V11 (middle) flanked by some elders
Togbega Gabusu VII, Paramount Chief of Gbi Traditional Area, has reminded the Electoral Commission (EC) to make sure the upcoming December 7 elections are conducted in a free, fair and transparent manner and ensure the will of Ghanaians are respected.
“We don’t want any attempt to disrupt our democratic process through violence situation.”
He, therefore cautioned the youth not to allow politicians to use them to foment trouble that would jeopardise the peace the country was enjoying.
Togbega Gabusu VII was speaking as the guest speaker during the 2nd Kpedze Awatukpe Festival of the chiefs and people of Kpedze in the Ho West District.
The event which was under the theme “Traditional festival, tool for unity and development, the role of citizens water project” was essentially celebrated to raise funds and to express gratitude to their ancestors for their blessings and unity.
This year’s festival was characterised by cultural display of drumming and singing of traditional songs.
Togbega Gabusu VII stated that without peace, development would not be assured if they do not prioritise peaceful co-existence.
He has, therefore called on the citizens of Kpedze to continue to support their chief to bring development to the area.
The District Chief Executive of Ho West, Mr Ernest Appau, enumerated the development projects completed by the Assembly in the areas of health, education and human development.
The Member of Parliament (MP) for the area, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, called on the people for their dedication and support for him.
Togbega Atsridom V, Paramount Chief of Kpedze Traditional Area, in his welcome address expressed gratitude to his people for their support and pledged to continue to serve their interest always.
He urged the government to address the development challenges in their communities.
Among them were the upgrading of their polyclinic into a hospital and a skill training centre to solve youth unemployment in the area.
From Kafui Gati, Kpedze
Deputy National Women Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mimi Duah, has openly declared her support for Mavis Hawa Koomson as the next National Women’s Organiser of the party.
In a statement endorsing Hawa Koomson’s candidature, Ms Duah outlined four key reasons why she believes the former MP and Minister of State is best placed to lead the party’s women’s wing.
According to her, Hawa Koomson is a motherly figure who rose from the grassroots and is widely noted for her forgiving nature and ability to foster unity.
“She is a true grassroots mother who easily forgives, fosters unity, provides guidance and arbitrates to ensure all aggrieved party women are brought on board to ensure a unified women’s wing,” she stated.
Ms Duah also pointed to Hawa Koomson’s vast experience, having served as a Constituency Women’s Organiser, Member of Parliament and Minister of State, noting that the experience positions her to provide effective leadership as National Women’s Organiser.
She further described Hawa Koomson as capable of making the women’s wing resourceful, through her extensive network and business contacts, to lobby for logistics, training and financial support for women organisers at all levels.
Lastly, she said the NPP as an opposition party needs fearless, bold and assertive leadership at the women’s front to inspire regional, constituency and polling station women organisers as the party reorganises towards the 2028 elections.
“We need a Women’s Organiser who has been tested, who is bold, who understands grassroots women, and who can lead us to victory in 2028. Hon. Mavis Hawa Koomson is that leader,” she stressed.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister inaugurates Ghana-Korea Heritage Project Steering Committee
Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has inaugurated the Ghana-Korea Heritage Project Steering Committee to provide strategic oversight for a five-year programme focused on preserving Ghana’s heritage sites and strengthening their resilience to climate change.
The project will support climate-risk mapping, digital surveying and 3D modelling, joint research, capacity building, community engagement and modern monitoring technologies.
Korea is also providing specialised equipment, including drones, 3D scanners, digital microscopes, thermal imaging cameras and GPS survey instruments, to enhance Ghana’s capacity to scientifically assess, document and conserve heritage structures.
The partnership, which will run through 2030 and beyond, is expected to deepen Ghana-Korea cultural ties while promoting sustainable, technology-driven and climate-adaptive heritage management for future generations.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
