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Asomdwee Park gets facelift …Atta Mills’ memory lives on
Government officials, members of the Diplomatic Corps, traditional leaders, members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and family members, converged at the refurbished Asomdwee Park in Accra last Saturday to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the passing of former President John Evans Atta Mills.
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It was a solemn occasion which, among other things, witnessed the unveiling of a bust in memory of the third President of the Fourth Republic as the dignitaries laid wreaths on his tomb.
Most Reverend Dr. Paul Boafo, The Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana, speaking at the ceremony, admonished Ghanaians to uphold the good traits of the former President who earned the title ‘Asomdwee Hene’ (King of Peace) during his reign.
President Akufo–Addo, in his address, recounted events leading to the renovation of the park and expressed satisfaction at the work done, saying the park “befits the final resting place of a President of the Republic of Ghana.’’
President Atta–Mills died on July 24, 2012 while in office. President Akufo–Addo reiterating his condolences said “the man from Ekumfi Otuam will not be forgotten.”
Members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) later in the day also honoured the late President at the same venue where the virtues and the contribution of President Atta Mills to national development were extolled.
Wreaths were laid by former President John Dramani Mahama who was accompanied by his former running mate, Professor Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang. The party’s General Secretary, Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketia, and the Chairman, Mr. Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, were also present.
Other dignitaries were Mr. Haruna Iddrisu, the Minority Leader in Parliament; Mr. Felix Ofosu Kwakye, Former Deputy Information Minister; Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament for North Tongu, among others.
The park which was redesigned by the Coastal Development Authority has an ICT lab, a library, cafeteria, restrooms, among other facilities for the general public and VIPs.
A commemorative tree planting was also done as part of the remembrance service.
By Pamela Davordzie & Elizabeth Ackon
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Manhyia would serve as Ghana’s unifying force …Otumfuo assures on commemoration of 27 years on the Golden Stool
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, last Friday celebrated his 27th enstoolment with a colourful and culture-rich ceremony at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, drawing a distinguished gathering of dignitaries from across Ghana and beyond.
Clad in splendid kente and adorned in rich traditional regalia, the dignitaries added colour and elegance to the occasion, as the palace grounds came alive with a vibrant display of Ghanaian culture.
Traditional drumming, dancing and symbolic rites underscored the deep-rooted heritage of the Ashanti Kingdom, captivating guests and reaffirming the value of tradition in modern society.
Speaking at a high-level Executive Gala organised by the Diaspora Affairs Office of the Office of the President in strategic partnership with the E ON 3 Group, the ‘World-Meets-in-Ghana’ gala, the Asantehene urged Ghanaians to guard against the divisive tendencies of partisan politics.
The event was to honour the Asantehene’s nearly three-decade reign under the theme ‘Advancing Peace and Sustainable Economic Development through Royal Vision’.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II noted that such attitudes threatened the country’s long-standing values of unity, civility and brotherliness.
He assured that Manhyia would continue to serve as a unifying force for the nation.
The celebration also featured the presentation of commemorative gold coins to notable national leaders, including the President, John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as well as Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a former Vice President in recognition of their contributions to peace and national development.
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Energy Minister announces full restoration of power generation units after major grid disruption
Energy Minister, John Jinapor has announced that all power generation units affected by the recent national grid disruption have been fully restored and are back in service.
According to the Minister on social media, engineers, technicians and emergency response teams worked continuously to restore electricity supply and stabilise the national grid after the incident caused major challenges within the power sector.
In a statement, the Minister praised the efforts of personnel from the Ghana Grid Company Limited, Volta River Authority and Electricity Company of Ghana for their commitment and coordination during the emergency.
“Mission accomplished. All generation units are now back in service,” the Minister stated.
He explained that despite the scale of the disruption, technical teams worked around the clock to restore power and secure stability within the system.
“Through their tireless work, discipline, and commitment to country, power has been restored and system stability secured,” he said.
The Minister further expressed appreciation to the leadership and staff of GRIDCo, VRA, ECG and other supporting agencies for their collective response to the crisis.
According to him, the successful restoration of the system demonstrates the resilience and capability of Ghanaian professionals in times of national difficulty.
“This moment shows that even under pressure, Ghana can rely on the strength and skill of its people,” he added.
The Minister offered prayers for the country’s energy sector and the engineers who led the restoration efforts.
“May God bless our engineers, our energy sector, and our nation,” he stated.
By: Jacob Aggrey
