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Bolt rewards two drivers with new Suzuki cars
Winners receive their cars from Bolt Country Manager
Leading ride-hailing platform in Africa, Bolt, has rewarded some of its top drivers for their impressive performance and contribution to the business in 2022.
The top two drivers received brand-new Suzuki cars, while the Best New Driver was rewarded with a Nasco refrigerator. The drivers were rewarded for, among other things, completing more trips, going online more, and maintaining stellar ratings on the Bolt platform.
The first 50 new drivers of the year were also feted, while those that signed up and took their first Bolt trip within 24 hours were also rewarded with fuel coupons.
The two top drivers, Ebenezer Adu and Vincent Amoah, were handed the keys to their new Suzuki Alto and Suzuki Swift cars at a ceremony held at the Bolt Ghana office with other drivers in attendance. Aaron Gbadam also received his reward for being the Best New Driver.
David Kotei, Country Manager for Bolt Ghana, expressed his excitement at seeing more drivers get rewarded by Bolt in addition to the regular income. In his speech at the awards ceremony, he noted, “At Bolt, our drivers are at the heart of our business. It is because of their dedication, passion,impressive performance, and contribution to the business that we have today rewarded over 40 drivers in Ghana”.
Touching on the Bolt’s success story in Ghana, he said, “Bolt is proud to partner with ordinary Ghanaians in making their own ambitions for their lives come true. Since we started in Ghana, our service has not only been received warmly but has been widely accepted as a profitable option for Ghanaians seeking full-time or part-time employment.”
He used the opportunity to encourage other drivers who were not rewarded to continue giving their best and serving riders diligently.
Ebenezer Adu one of the winners expressed his appreciation to Bolt Ghana for his new car, saying, “I was a taxi driver for 10 years and later switched to driving Bolt for 2 years. I’ve had a much better experience on Bolt than I ever have in my 12 years of driving and I’m happy to have been rewarded with a brand-new car.”
Also, Vincent Amoah, another winner, in his remarks said, “I’ve been driving with Bolt for three years now and the interesting thing I’ve always told myself whenever I drive past the Bolt offices is that the white car belongs to me. Here I am, winning this car for real.”
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Igbo Kingdom In Ghana: “An old 2013 interview I deeply regret “
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa yesterday, July 16, 2025 invited Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu, the man captured in a viral video claiming he intends to establish an Igbo Kingdom in Ghana following an alleged purchase of a tract of land.
According to the Minister at a meeting, Izwe clarified that it was an old 2013 interview which he deeply regrets.
Mr.Ablakwa said the leader of the Igbo Community in Ghana assured that he has long abandoned that idea and has not purchased any piece of land for that purpose.
Chukwudi conveyed profuse apologies to the President, Government, Chiefs and People of Ghana for the unfortunate agitations his rather ill-advised interview has created.
“As I emphasized in the meeting, Ghana is exceptionally proud of its celebrated friendly foreign policy which is welcoming of all to our beautiful and peaceful country, particularly Africans and people of African descent. We are determined to keep championing that Pan-African identity — for which we have attained global renown,” the Minister revealed.
According to him, “We however expect all our fellow Africans and guests to adhere to our peaceful and law-abiding traditions and desist from conduct or pronouncements considered unlawful, divisive and incendiary even as they enjoy our famed hospitality.”
Government has therefore called for calm and restraint as well as recalls the inseparable bond of friendship and brotherhood between Ghana and Nigeria.
“Let us all in the true spirit of African solidarity guard our commentary so this matter does not degenerate into xenophobic consequences. Long live our incredibly vibrant Ghana Nigeria relations,” he concluded.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Chairperson of AU Advisory Board Against Corruption calls on Minister for Foreign Affairs
On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, the Chairperson of the African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption (AUABC), Kwami Edem Senanu, called on the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP).
Mr. Senanu reaffirmed his commitment to the continent’s anti-corruption efforts. He shared insights on the Board’s priority areas and initiatives aimed at promoting integrity, transparency, accountability, and good governance among Member States of the Union.
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), on the other hand, congratulated Mr. Senanu on his re-election to the Board and assured him of Ghana’s support for the AUABC as a Member State of the Union. He further underscored that the mandate of the Board aligns with the Government of Ghana’s vision for transparency and accountability.
