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Aveme Danyigba youth halts operation of Cocoa smugglers
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There was drama at Aveme Danyigba in the North Dayi District of the Volta Region as an assemblyman led a vigilante group, mainly the youth, to arrest a cocoa smuggling syndicate from the Afram Plains area.
The syndicate had crossed the Volta Lake with the aim of crossing the border to the Republic of Togo only to meet a fierce resistance from the angry youth.
The youth action followed a tip-off from officials of COCOBOD that Cocoa beans were being transported across the Volta Lake from Afram Plains to the Volta Region to be smuggled to Togo.
Briefing the media at Aveme Danyigba, the assemblyman for Aveme Electoral Area, Mr Godsway Antwi, said after the hint from COCOBOD staff, the vigilante group took positions around the landing site where a Kia truck with registration number GG 1781-18 arrived.
According to him, the boat finally arrived about 30 minutes after the truck and 99 sacks of Cocoa beans were offloaded onto the truck.
Just when they were about to take off, the youth emerged from their hiding and blocked the road.
According to him, upon realising the danger and youth aggression, the suspected smugglers felt threatened and took to their heels, leaving the truck and the Cocoa beans behind.
The vigilante group, led by the assemblyman, reported the incident to the chief of Aveme Danyigba, Togbe Kokroko.
Mr Antwi said the youth were satisfied when Togbe Kokroko ordered that the vehicle with the sacks of Cocoa beans should be handed over to the police at Anfoega.
“We were happy that a delegation from COCOBOD and the National Security from Accra and Hohoe visited our community and thanked the chief, elders and the youth and rewarded us handsomely for our patriotism.”
Mr Antwi therefore urged Ghanaians to support institutions to fight against criminals such as smugglers and other corrupt practices, which affected the development of the country.
Meanwhile, the truck with the 99 bags of Cocoa beans were transported to the Volta North Police headquarters at Hohoe for further investigation.
A police source said the police would look for the owner of the vehicle to assist and produce the suspected smugglers who escaped.
From Samuel Agbewode, Aveme-Danyigba
President John Dramani Mahama today cut the sod for the construction of a 24-Hour Economy Model Market in Juapong, North Tongu District, marking the commencement of a transformative project aimed at boosting local commerce, creating sustainable jobs, and driving economic growth in the Volta Region.
The sod-cutting ceremony formed part of the President’s two-day ‘Resetting Ghana Tour’ of the Volta Region.
Addressing residents and stakeholders, President Mahama described the proposed facility as a modern economic centre designed to empower farmers, traders, entrepreneurs, and small businesses.
He noted that beyond serving as a marketplace, the project will provide critical infrastructure for storage, processing, packaging, distribution, digital commerce, and access to financial services.
The President reaffirmed Government’s commitment to accelerating development across the Volta Region through strategic investments in roads, healthcare, education, agriculture, transport, markets, and agro-industrial initiatives.
He highlighted Juapong’s strategic location and economic potential, indicating that the town is well-positioned to emerge as a key commercial and industrial destination within the region.
As part of the flagship 24-Hour Economy programme, the Juapong Model Market will be among the largest facilities under the initiative.
The project has been designated as a Category Four Market, the highest classification within the programme, reflecting its significance to the region’s economic transformation.
Broadcast journalist and aspiring National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Gomoa West, Blessed Godsbrain Smart, popularly known as Captain Smart, has pledged to embark on major infrastructure development if elected to represent the constituency in Parliament.
Speaking on Onua TV platform, Captain Smart said his priority would be to transform Gomoa West through extensive development projects.
“I will turn the constituency into a construction site,” he declared, stressing his commitment to improving infrastructure across the area.
Although much of his remarks focused on rallying supporters in local languages, he repeatedly assured residents that they would witness significant development under his leadership.
Captain Smart also urged party supporters to remain united and actively participate in the party’s internal activities ahead of the parliamentary primaries.
He expressed confidence in his bid and promised to work hard to improve the lives of people in Gomoa West if given the opportunity to serve as their parliamentary candidate.
By: Jacob Aggrey
