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CASFORD 2009 Alumni Year Group commissions renovated Aluta Square
The 2009 Alumni year group of Casely Hayford Hall on Saturday, September 3, 2022 commissioned the newly renovated Aluta Square at Casford Hall in the University of Cape Coast.
The Aluta Square which is regarded as the “Madison Square Gardens’ of Casely Hayford Hall is the central point within the hall. It is a symbolic place where Casfordians meet regularly to bond and interact.
The Aluta Square project was undertaken by the 2009-Alumni year group as part of project lined up for their 10th Anniversary celebrations.
Speaking at the colourful event, Dr Hubert Danquah Nyarko, the hall master of Casely Hayford Hall said the Aluta Square is where most of the social gatherings take place so for that reason, the 2009 Alumni group seeing it significance, partnered with the Hall council to give it a facelift.
He said as part of the Hall Council and Junior Common Room Committee’s (JCRC) mandate to provide a secure and safe environment favourable for education, they have embarked on several projects which coincided with the Aluta Square Project undertaken by the 2009 Alumni year group.
Among these projects include painting of the hall, construction of a hybrid library and renovation of the Canteen space.
He added that it is the vision of the hall council to continue providing an enabling environment for education and development.
“We therefore admonish all students to play their role in making this vision a reality” He stated.
Dr. Nyarko appealed to the other year groups and corporate bodies to support the final phase of the library project embarked by the JCRC and the Hall Council.
He urged other year groups to take up projects such as the Casford 2009 Alumni has done in bid to provide a secure and serene environment that is conducive for academic and personal development.
On the physical development and general well-being of Casfordians, Dr. Hubert Danquah Nyarko said that, it is regrettable to note that deviant behavior displayed by some few students of hall tarnishes Hall’s image and compromises security on campus.
The Chairman for the 2009 Alumni year group, Awagah Terrance Yaw, on his part said the year group entered the hall at a time when the hall was facing a lot of difficulties and was in poor state, with shortage of water, power crises, dilapidated places of convience and a stench at the entrance that spreads all the way to Zongo.
He stated that they could not be happier than to come back and do something for the great hall during their 10th anniversary, as well as acknowledged the three faithful fellows; Fellow Lord Appiah-Kubi (Local Organizing Committee Chairman), Fellow Wilson Seyram Ameamu (1st Vice Chair) and Fellow Solomon Paa Kwesi Efum (2nd vice Chair) for their dedication, hard work and contribution throughout the entire project.
He pleaded with the Casford Fraternity and all Casford Alumni year groups to come and support the great Casely Hayford Hall in other projects which will inure to the benefit of the hall.
In his conclusion speech, Mr. Awagah Terrence Yaw beseeched all fellow Casfordians home and aborad to emulate this feat to ensure the great Casely Hayford hall attains the befitting status is has long dreamt of.
The students of Casely Hayford Hall were seen happy as they sang their hall anthem and also asked that, other Alumi year group follow the path of the 2009-Alumni year group and give back to the great hall.
The Council of Elders of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has directed all party members and groups engaged in early presidential campaign activities to stop immediately.
The directive followed a meeting between the Council and President John Dramani Mahama on May 29, 2026, during which they discussed party unity, discipline and support for the government’s Resetting Agenda.
In a statement issued after the meeting, the Council expressed concern over reports of premature presidential campaigns and related political activities by some individuals and groups within the party.
It noted that the NDC is currently focused on delivering on the mandate given to it by Ghanaians and urged members to channel their energy, resources and commitment towards supporting the government’s efforts to improve the lives of citizens.
The Council stressed that activities that could create division, distraction or unnecessary competition within the party should be avoided at this stage.
It further reminded members of Article 42 of the party’s constitution, which states that the date and venue for the election of a presidential candidate must be determined by the National Executive Committee (NEC).
According to the Council, no individual, group or interest bloc has the authority to engage in or promote any form of presidential campaign until the NEC officially announces the timetable and guidelines for presidential primaries.
It therefore directed all persons involved in such activities to cease immediately.
The directive covers campaigning, mobilisation, endorsements, publicity and any related activities aimed at promoting the presidential ambitions of prospective candidates.
The Council called on party members to remain united and focus on supporting the government’s transformational agenda and fulfilling the expectations of the Ghanaian people.
It added that the time for internal contests would come, but for now, the party’s collective responsibility is to serve the nation and ensure the successful implementation of the mandate entrusted to it.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Presidential staffer, Dr Sammy Ayeh has criticised the New Patriotic Party (NPP), accusing it of focusing on issues that do not address the needs of Ghanaians.
Commenting on the controversy surrounding a private family funeral of Gold board CEO, Sammy Gyamfi’s father on facebook , Dr Ayeh described attempts to politicise the event as unnecessary and a distraction from matters of national importance.
He argued that at a time when Ghana is focused on economic recovery, job creation, healthcare, education and attracting investment, the opposition should be concentrating on government policies and offering alternatives rather than discussing a private family ceremony.
According to him, the funeral was organised by a private family with relatives capable of managing their own affairs, making the political attention surrounding it unwarranted.
Dr Ayeh made the remarks while referring to President John Dramani Mahama’s recent engagement with members of the Ghanaian diaspora in London during his official working visit to the United Kingdom.
He noted that during the meeting, the President discussed Ghana’s development agenda, investment opportunities and the role of Ghanaians abroad in supporting national growth.
He indicated that Mr Mahama also highlighted measures being implemented by his administration in areas such as healthcare, education, infrastructure and social protection to improve the lives of citizens.
Dr Ayeh maintained that a responsible opposition party should examine such policies, question them where necessary and provide alternative solutions.
Instead, he contended that the NPP appeared more interested in what he described as “funeral politics” than issues affecting the daily lives of Ghanaians.
While acknowledging that questioning government actions is an important part of democracy, he stressed that such scrutiny must be constructive and aimed at advancing the public interest.
He further argued that opposition should be measured by the quality of ideas and alternatives presented rather than the volume of criticism.
Dr Ayeh expressed concern that the NPP had, in his view, replaced meaningful policy engagement with sensationalism and political theatrics.
He urged the party to focus on examining government programmes, proposing credible alternatives and contributing positively to national debate.
According to him, Ghanaians deserve an opposition that addresses pressing national issues and helps strengthen democratic governance.
By: Jacob Aggrey
