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Alajo Mantse installs development queen
As part of his fifth anniversary since his ascension to the throne as Alajo Mantsɛ, Nii Armah Ajoor II has installed a Development Queen.
At a ceremony held last Saturday, at the palace, Business Consultant, Entrepreneur and Public Relations Expert, Mawusi Ama Mawuenyefia was inaugurated as the Noyaa Manyɛ (Development Queen), Naa Ayeley Osongor I.
Speaking at the ceremony, Nii Armah Ajoor II was optimistic that her inclusion would go a long way to positively improve the lives of people in the community.
He called on the people of Alajo to ensure unity which is a catalyst for development, adding that there was a need for infrastructural development to give the community a facelift.
Against this backdrop, he called on well-meaning individuals in the community to contribute their quota to turn the fortunes of Alajo around.
He said over the period under his five years reign, he has facilitated some infrastructural development in the area of sports, roads, health, and education among others.
For this reason, he said, the focus this year was to ensure they get a befitting lorry station and a market to boost the local economy.
In her address, the Noyaa Manyɛ, Naa Ayeley Osongor I, expressed her excitement for the honour done her, and revealed that they have already started work on some projects as well as developed a blueprint for the community.
Regarding the construction of a lorry station, she stated that engineers had completed surveying, drawings and costing and were currently at the mobilising stages.
Naa Ayeley Osongor I, revealed that next month, they will enroll women in the community on beads making, pastries and other programmes.
She mentioned that some financial literacy programmes were in the offing, adding that they would also help traders get some capital injection through collaborations with financial institutions.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
President John Dramani Mahama has visited the Akosombo Dam to assess the impact of a fire incident at a substation operated by the Ghana Grid Company.
The fire is reported to have caused the loss of more than 1,000 megawatts from the national power grid, affecting electricity supply in parts of the country.
During the visit, he inspected ongoing restoration works and received briefings from engineers on efforts to restore power. He commended them for what he described as a swift and professional response to the situation.
According to him, the government remains committed to restoring stable electricity supply as quickly as possible.
He added that steps are also being taken to strengthen the resilience of Ghana’s energy infrastructure to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The Ghana Grid Company has not yet provided a detailed timeline for full restoration, but work is ongoing to bring affected systems back on stream.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, says he and his deputy have publicly filed their annual tax returns to demonstrate leadership and encourage compliance among citizens.
In a facebook post, he explained that the move was meant to show that public officials must lead by example when it comes to fulfilling civic duties.
“Leadership must be demonstrated, not declared,” he said.
He commended Ghanaian taxpayers for their continued contribution to national development, noting that tax compliance plays a key role in sustaining government activities.
According to him, paying taxes is both a legal and moral responsibility. He stressed that all citizens, including public officials, professionals, and businesses, are equal before the law and must meet their tax obligations.
He added that tax revenue is essential for funding key sectors such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, and security.
The minister praised the Ghana Revenue Authority for its work, especially during the ongoing Tax and Good Governance Month in April. He said the initiative helps to educate the public and promote voluntary compliance.
He urged the authority to intensify public education and continue reforms aimed at simplifying tax processes, reducing compliance costs, and improving transparency.
He further encouraged individuals and businesses that are yet to file their returns to do so promptly, adding that support systems and digital platforms are available to assist them.
He said building a strong tax culture would strengthen the country’s economy, improve accountability, and promote fairness in society.
By: Jacob Aggrey
