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Dr. Zenator Rawlings reminds AU of support as she begins journey as Ghana’s delegate to Pan-African Parliament

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The Member of Parliament for Klottey Korle Constituency, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has called on the African Union (AU) to continue supporting the Pan-African Parliament and the Parliament of Ghana with the needed resources.

Her call came after she took the oath of office as a Member of Ghana’s delegation to the Pan-African Parliament on Tuesday.

Dr. Rawlings said she is ready to contribute meaningfully to continental dialogue and lawmaking while working with fellow representatives from across Africa.

“I hope that moving forward, the African Union will continue to support the Pan-African Parliament and the Parliament of Ghana with the necessary resources in order for us to execute our mandate effectively and efficiently,” she said in a facebook post.

The Pan-African Parliament serves as the legislative arm of the African Union. It is made up of representatives from AU member states and aims to promote unity, democracy, and development across the continent.

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Speaker of Parliament announces “Visit Ghana” Project with Sunderland

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Mr. Alban Sumani Kingsford Bagbin has announced private sector led initiative that will see “Visit Ghana” on the “front of jersey” of Sunderland Football Club for the 2026/2027 football season.

The “Visit Ghana” project is a special marketing drive that will have presence on the front of jersey of Sunderland Football Club during the English Premier League.

Under this initiative, Sunderland FC will have on the front of their jerseys, “Visit Ghana” as part of efforts to drive and promote tourism in Ghana.

“We are entering a formal engagement with them to put Visit Ghana on their jerseys and all paraphernalia.

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“We have gone far with the discussions, and therefore they usually showing interest,” Mr. Bagbin stated this at the 37th sitting of Parliament.

Mr. Bagbin explained further that, the initiative is not being sponsored by Parliament, but by the private sector adding that, the project will boost tourism in Ghana.

“This is not being sponsored by parliament. Infact the main sponsor is from the private sector, we are leading under my canopy to get this done.

“The GFA, the Ministry of Sports and Recreation and the Ministry of Finance have also been very supportive in this project,” he stated.

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The Visit Ghana Front of Shirt Partnership with Sunderland, is expected to make Ghana the first African country to occupy such a position with a premier league club, and also offer global promotion for Ghana through EPL broadcasts, digital platforms and international media channels.

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Traffic diverted on Accra-Kumasi highway after major crash at Birimso bridge

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Motorists traveling between Accra and Kumasi are facing major delays today following a serious road crash at Birimso Bridge on the N6 Highway.

The accident, which involved a high-occupancy passenger bus, a loaded articulated truck, and a sedan, has completely blocked both lanes of the highway. As a result, all Accra-bound and Kumasi-bound traffic has been brought to a standstill.

Personnel from the Eastern South Regional Police MTTD, based in Kibi, are currently at the scene managing the situation.

To ease congestion, police have put in place temporary traffic diversions effective today.

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By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme

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