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Dome–Kwabenya MP pays tribute to late party stalwarts at NDC recognition and awards ceremony
The Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Elikplim Akulugu, has expressed her deepest respect and appreciation to the late Dr. Omane Boamah and the late Dr. Simon Sarpong for their commitment and efforts toward victory in the 2024 general elections.
She made these remarks at the NDC Dome–Kwabenya Recognition & Awards Ceremony held in Accra.
The event, held under the auspices of the Dome–Kwabenya MP, Hon. Elikplim Akurugu, was themed “Twenty Years, One Moment: The Dawn of Change.”
It brought together party leaders, supporters, and grassroots members to celebrate loyalty, sacrifice, and hard work.
The ceremony was used to honour deserving members of the party who have demonstrated immense dedication and commitment to the mission and vision of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Addressing members of the National Democratic Congress, the MP said Dome-Kwabenya had entered a new chapter of progress, accountability, and inclusive development.
She noted that the constituency was gradually seeing improvements in roads, markets, schools, health facilities, and street lighting, adding that efforts were also being made to support young talents and restore the pride of the area.
She explained that the awards ceremony was meant to show appreciation to party faithful whose sacrifices contributed to the party’s success, especially during the 2024 elections.
According to her, the recognition was not just symbolic but a sign that the party valued commitment, loyalty, and hard work at all levels.
Akulugu also emphasised the importance of unity and discipline within the party, stressing that electoral victory depended heavily on grassroots efforts, particularly the work of polling agents.
She said her administration would continue to engage party members and residents to ensure transparency and accountability in governance.
Speaking at the event, the National Chairman of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, reminded party members that Ghanaians voted the party into power and would also vote it out if expectations were not met.
He said the responsibility of good governance rested on everyone, not only the President or party leaders.
Mr. Asiedu Nketiah urged party supporters to remain patient and disciplined, noting that government appointments were limited and could not satisfy everyone at once.
He cautioned members against selfishness and internal division, warning that such actions could weaken the party and cost it future elections.
He expressed confidence in the leadership of President John Mahama, saying the President had already begun fulfilling his promises step by step.
He added that if the government performed well and the party remained united, Ghanaians would be willing to give the NDC another mandate.
The National Chairman called for unity within the party, urging members to focus on governance and service to the people rather than internal disputes or the problems of political opponents.
He stressed that unity and discipline were key to the party’s long-term success.
Since becoming Member of Parliament, Madam Elikplim Akulugu has engaged heads of departments to identify challenges in the constituency, visited schools and health facilities to understand their needs.
She has also supported improvements in education and healthcare, strengthened sanitation efforts in collaboration with local authorities, and worked to improve basic infrastructure, including roads and street lighting, across Dome-Kwabenya.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Oxfam in Ghana donates medical equipment and essential drugs worth GH¢1.5 million to Kasoa Polyclinic
Oxfam in Ghana has donated medical equipment and essential drugs worth about GH¢1.5 million to the Kasoa Polyclinic to strengthen maternal and reproductive healthcare services in the municipality.
The presentation, which took place on Tuesday, June 24, 2026, at the premises of the clinic in Kasoa, formed part of the sustainability and legacy activities under the Power to Choose (P2C) Project.
The donated items included delivery beds, maternity beds, oxygen cylinders, neonatal resuscitation equipment, blood pressure monitors, newborn weighing scales, suction machines, delivery kits, essential medicines, medical theatre wear and other critical supplies to support quality healthcare delivery.
The Power to Choose Project is a seven-year initiative being implemented by Oxfam in Ghana in partnership with the Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG), WiLDAF Ghana, SEND Ghana, Norsaac and PARDA, with funding from Global Affairs Canada through Oxfam Quebec.
The project seeks to improve sexual and reproductive health and rights for young people, particularly adolescent girls, young women and young men living in vulnerable and marginalised conditions.
Addressing nurses and management of the hospital, the Country Director for Oxfam in Ghana, Mohammed-Anwar Sadat Adam, said the project, which began in 2021 and will run until early 2028, is being implemented in seven countries across Africa, Latin America and the Middle East.
He said Ghana and the Democratic Republic of Congo are the two African countries benefiting from the project.
Mr. Adam noted that the project has already trained about 102 health workers in areas including youth-friendly services, emergency obstetric and neonatal care, family planning, gender-based violence response, respectful maternity care and inclusive healthcare delivery.
He said Oxfam and its partners conducted assessments at beneficiary facilities and identified equipment needs to help improve healthcare delivery.
According to him, the donation would create safe spaces where young women and girls could seek healthcare services without fear or stigma and would improve health outcomes in the community.
Mr. Adam thanked the Government of Canada, the Ghana Health Service, the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Ghana (SOGOG), World Health Ghana and other partners for supporting the implementation of the project.
He urged the beneficiary facilities to ensure that the equipment is properly used and maintained to serve the community for many years.
A speech by the Municipal Health Director for Awutu Senya East, Dr. Stanley Kweku Yaidoo, which was read on his behalf by the Municipal Accountant, Rev. Dr. Askari Thomas, described the donation as timely and important.
He said quality healthcare delivery depends on manpower, financial resources and equipment, adding that healthcare workers cannot effectively deliver services without the necessary tools.
Dr. Yaidoo thanked Oxfam and its partners for selecting Kasoa as one of the beneficiary facilities and assured them that the equipment would be put to good use.
The Acting Medical Superintendent of Kasoa Polyclinic, Dr. Papa Kojo Arthur, expressed appreciation to Oxfam for its continuous support over the years through training and capacity building.
He said the equipment would greatly support the effective management of patients, particularly in maternal and child healthcare.
According to him, the donation would help reduce maternal and perinatal mortality in the municipality.
The donation formed part of efforts to strengthen the capacity of youth-friendly health facilities in eight implementing districts across five regions of Ghana to continue providing quality and accessible sexual and reproductive healthcare services beyond the lifespan of the project.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts (MoTCCA) has announced that an electronic copy of Ghana’s revised National Cultural Policy is now available online for free access by the public and stakeholders in the creative sector.
In a statement issued on June 22, the ministry said the revised policy was officially launched on June 9, 2026, at the National Theatre of Ghana in Accra.
According to the ministry, the decision to upload the document on its official website is aimed at ensuring widespread dissemination, increasing public awareness and promoting the effective implementation of the policy.
The ministry encouraged sector practitioners, stakeholders and members of the public to visit its website and read the document.
“The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, in the spirit of the Black Star Experience, remains committed to a transparent, inclusive and collaborative approach to building the better Ghana we want,” the statement said.
It added that it looks forward to the active participation of stakeholders in implementing the policy for the benefit of the country.
The ministry urged the public to take advantage of the free access to the policy document and familiarise themselves with its contents.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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