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Dredging progresses steadily after Old Fadama demolition
Dredging is progressing steadily on the Korle Lagoon barely a month after some structures at Old Fadama were removed to pave way for the exercise.
The demolition, early in April, had attracted some backlash from the public but authorities have justified the evacuation saying it was to avert future flooding in the area.
It is not clear how soon the removal of silt in the lagoon would be completed but it appears operators on site could have a huge task ahead.
Some contractors told our photographer Ms. Lizzy Okai on Wednesday that the remaining squatters along the lagoon have been cooperating with them while plans are underway to finish the work on schedule.
Excavators were seen deep in the lagoon scooping sand and other materials from it.
Some squatters who were far from the dredging site were seen going about their daily activities without hindrance.
Few weeks ago those who were affected by flooding and fire prior to the demolition received support from some benevolent orgainsations, including Caritas Ghana and Star Ghana Foundation. They presented some cash ranging between GH¢100 and GH¢200 to some affected persons.
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the challenges faced by squatters in the area the question still remains; whether or not the people of Old Fadama would ever get a permanent and more decent place of abode.
By Spectator Reporter
Ghanaian music icon, Akwasi Poku Addae, known in Showbiz circles as Kwaisey Pee has honoured his promise to children suffering from cancer.
Ahead of his 25th anniversary event held at the D’ Icon Event Centre at East Legon last year, he made a promise to donate some funds to children suffering from cancer.
True to his word, the musician has recently made a donation of GHC50,000 to the Paediatric Oncology Unit of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.
He told the Ghanaian Times that children are so dear to him, and was optimistic the support would go a long way too impact lives.
The music dynamo also promised that the gesture will not be the last,” it will be a continuous feature from me.”
He also called on Ghanaians home and abroad to lend a helping hand to children suffering from cancer.
According to him, children with cancer have many needs, and a helping hands will go a long way ease the suffering.
“Cancer treatment is very expensive, and leaving that to parents of the children alone, will be a huge burden, with support from you and myself, we can make some changes in other people’s lives,” he concluded.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
A disagreement has emerged between Member of Parliament for Berekum West, Dickson Kyere-Duah, and energy consultant Kwadwo Poku over government funding for Ghana’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The debate centred on government’s decision to budget about 13 million dollars to support the national team, even though FIFA is expected to provide an appearance fee of about 10.5 million dollars if Ghana qualifies for the tournament.
During the discussion on Joys news , Mr Poku questioned why the government should allocate such an amount when FIFA already provides funds to participating countries.
According to him, the appearance fee alone should help cover some of the country’s expenses.
He argued that if FIFA is giving Ghana 10.5 million dollars simply for qualifying for the tournament, it raises questions about the need for the government to appropriate additional funds.
Mr Kyere Duah, however, explained that the government’s allocation was part of advance planning captured in the national budget even before the final qualification results were known.
He noted that the budget for the tournament period was prepared in November 2025, when it was not certain that Ghana would qualify.
He stressed that budgeting does not automatically mean the entire amount will be spent.
According to him, the funds are meant to prepare the team from the start of the competition period until the end of the tournament.
Mr Kyere Duah explained that if the team exits the tournament early, the full amount allocated in the budget will not be used.
Mr Poku maintained that FIFA already provides financial support to teams for participating in the World Cup and insisted that the government must clearly justify additional spending.
The discussion extended to the role of the Ghana Football Association in managing the national teams.
Mr Poku described the association as a private institution and argued that FIFA also operates as a private body that does not allow government interference.
He explained that FIFA provides funds to teams to support their preparation and participation in the tournament.
Mr Kyere Duah, however, maintained that national teams represent the country and require government support to operate effectively.
By: Jacob Aggrey
