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Adidome Community Gets First Public Library
The Adidome community in the Central Tongu District has celebrated a historic milestone with the commissioning of its first-ever public library. The inauguration drew high-profile attendees, including the District Chief Executive (DCE), the Director-General of the Ghana Library Authority, traditional leaders, education officials, development partners, and local residents.
For a district that has gone decades without such a facility, the opening of the Adidome Community Library represents a new chapter of promise, educational opportunity, and transformation.
Addressing guests, Togbe Kwasinyi Kakaklolo Agyeman V, Dufia and landlord of Adidome, emphasized that the library is more than just a building. “This library is a gift to our children, students, teachers, workers, and all who seek self-improvement,” he said, quoting Nelson Mandela: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
Togbe Agyeman V commended the E.P. Church for donating the building, the Ghana Library Authority for assuming management responsibility, and the District Assembly for providing security, cleaning, and logistical support. He urged the youth to embrace the facility as a hub for research, digital learning, literacy, and personal growth. “May this library stand as a beacon of hope, learning, and opportunity for all who walk through its doors,” he added.
Representing the CH Group Foundation, sponsors of the library’s educational materials, Mr. Rex Addo Kwakye, Operations and Research Lead, reaffirmed the Foundation’s commitment to expanding educational access in underserved communities. He also paid tribute to Laydrown Agordome, whose vision and relentless efforts initiated the library project, describing him as a shining example of community-driven leadership.
The Ghana Library Authority’s Mr. Israel Yao Dzantor assured the community that the necessary books and learning materials would be supplied in phases. He emphasized the Authority’s commitment to ensuring the library becomes a well-resourced center of knowledge and a vibrant hub for learning throughout the Central Tongu District.
Officials highlighted that libraries are not merely repositories of books but gateways to innovation, growth, and transformation. The Adidome Community Library now stands as a symbol of hope and opportunity for all residents.
By Spectator Reporter
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Management and staff of Owass FM have announced the passing of media personality, comedian and politician Seth Kwame Dzokoto following a medical emergency during a live morning show discussion at the station earlier today.
According to the station, Dzokoto was participating in a panel discussion on its morning show “Oman Nkoso” when he suddenly took ill and collapsed.
A statement from the station said its team immediately rushed him to the hospital for medical attention, but he was pronounced dead by the attending medical doctor upon arrival.
“We are deeply saddened by this unfortunate incident, which occurred in the course of our regular programming. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, loved ones, colleagues, and all those who have been affected by his passing,” the statement said.
Management acknowledged that information about the incident is already circulating in the public domain, but appealed to the public and colleague media houses to respect the privacy of the bereaved family and refrain from circulating unverified information or speculation regarding the circumstances of his death.
Owass FM extended its heartfelt condolences to the family of Seth Kwame Dzokoto.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The State through the Attorney General (AG) has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court challenging the suspension of the trial in the case of The Republic v Hanan Aludiba and Faiza Seidu.
On Monday, the Court of Appeal suspended the trial in the case. But the prosecution says it has filed an appeal against the suspension order.
According to the update, the law does not allow a criminal trial to be suspended simply because an accused person has complained about some of the charges on the charge sheet, particularly when those complaints were dismissed as meritless.
It argues that if the Court of Appeal’s decision is allowed to stand, no prosecution will ever be possible, since all it would take for a trial to be suspended is an accused person complaining about anything on the charge sheet.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
