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This is a garbage dump unfolding in the middle of Neoplan Station, at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra.
Not only is it an eyesore, but it also posed a serious health hazard to motorists, passengers, food vendors, hawkers and the general public.
A lot of people have expressed grave concern that, with the onset of the rains, diseases like Cholera, is coming to worsen the country’s upsurge in COVID-19 (6,000 infections).
The first trustee Mr John Tetteh and Kasim Alhassan, Welfare Secretary at the Neoplan Lorry Station told The Spectator on Tuesday that, the problem was a temporary one, because the garbage collector awarded the contract by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly ( A.M.A) faced some challenges.
They alleged that, the dumping site would not allow the refuse trucks of the contractor to dump refuse there because the government and the A.M.A owed them a lot of money for services already rendered.
Some food hawkers, chop bar operators and traders, who were fuming with anger, said they paid daily tolls ranging from GH¢2 to GH¢5 to the A.M.A to keep the place clean, but to no avail.
By Francis Xah
The Heartfelt Philanthropy Network and fellows of Elevate Africa Fellowship have visited the Street Academy in Accra to support its efforts to improve the welfare and development of children.
The visit formed part of efforts by the organisations to give back to the community and promote opportunities for children through education, healthcare and other social support programmes.
Ms Yvonne Abba-Opoku, Founder and Director of the Heartfelt Philanthropy Network, said the organisation had supported the Street Academy since 2019 because of its commitment to serving vulnerable children. Read More.
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Alberta Afia Asomaniwa Akoto, popularly known as “Landlady,” has declared her intention to contest as the Parliamentary Candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Okaikwei North Constituency.
In a statement shared on Friday, Ms. Akoto said Okaikwei North has been her home for more than 40 years, where she has lived among the people, shared in their joys and challenges, and built lasting connections with the community.
“I am in the race because I believe our community deserves dedicated service, a listening ear and a strong voice. I am ready to work with you, listen to your concerns and help build a brighter future for Okaikwei North,” she said.
“Dear Okaikwei North, your girl is here one of your own, ready to serve,” she added.
Ms. Akoto said service is not just a responsibility but a commitment to the people and the community they call home.
Having dedicated herself to serving and supporting the people of the constituency, she said she wishes to continue the journey of service with renewed commitment, greater dedication and a stronger vision.
Her vision, she noted, is to build on the progress made, listen to the concerns of the people, empower the youth, support women, create opportunities and champion development that benefits every community in the constituency.
“I believe that together, we can build a stronger, more prosperous and inclusive Okaikwei North,” she added.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
