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ECG renovates GJA Western Regional office
Ing. Ofori (middle) with Western Regional GJA members after the ceremony
Management of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has officially handed – over renovated secretariat of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) in Takoradi in the Western Region to the executives.
First phase of the renovated office and conference facility, located within the premises of the Ghana News Agency (GNA) at Windy Ridge, Takoradi, funded by ECG, saw the remodelling of the main office, replacement of broken louvre blades and structure into a full glass office.
ECG again painted the office structure, provided a television set and a satellite dish for the WR GJA secretariat. It has also promised to rewire the entire structure.
Speaking at the ceremony on Wednesday, the Western Regional General Manager of ECG, Ing. Emmanuel Justice Ofori, who spoke on behalf of the Managing Director of the ECG, expressed the company’s willingness to see a more vibrant association in the region.
GJA, he hoped, would continue to champion the course and expectations of the public and also educate them on their roles and responsibilities as Ghanaians towards public institutions such as the ECG.
Ing. Ofori said, ECG was impressed with GJA’s support for the company in promoting its efforts and innovations to supply reliable and safe electricity to its customers, especially in times of difficulties.
GJA Chairman in Western Region, Mr. Desmond Cudjoe, thanked ECG for being the first institution to heed to the association’s calls for assistance to get a befitting office space for their operations.
He recalled that the Western Regional Coordinating Council (WRCC), released the office in appreciation of the invaluable contribution the GJA and the entire media fraternity towards the development of the Western Region and Ghana as a whole.
From Clement Adzei Boye, Takoradi
The Director of the Public Health Division of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has urged Ghanaians to remain vigilant and observe good hygiene during the flooding and rainy season to prevent a cholera outbreak.
According to him, although flooding in some parts of the country has subsided, the risk of cholera remains because the conditions that promote the spread of the disease still exist.
“The risk of cholera still exists,” Dr. Asiedu-Bekoe said, explaining that cholera is closely linked to unsafe drinking water and poor sanitation.
Speaking on 3 FM on Thursday, he cautioned the public against becoming complacent a few days or weeks after the floods, stressing that people should continue to be careful about the food they eat and the water they drink.
“I want to urge Ghanaians to be careful what we eat and drink. Let’s not assume that because the flood came last week, we can lower our guard,” he said.
Dr. Asiedu-Bekoe noted that countries with access to safe drinking water and proper sanitation have largely eliminated cholera, adding that Ghana still has challenges in those areas.
He therefore advised the public to maintain high standards of personal hygiene, especially by washing their hands regularly with soap and clean water.
According to him, handwashing remains the most effective and affordable way to reduce the spread of cholera and other infectious diseases.
“The most cost-effective intervention is handwashing with soap and water,” he said.
According to him “That does not depend on whether there are floods or not. Make sure you wash your hands regularly with soap and water.”
He called on Ghanaians to maintain clean surroundings and practise proper sanitation to reduce the risk of disease outbreaks during the rainy season.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Supreme Court has dismissed all four suits challenging the removal of Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Torkonoo from office as Chief Justice.
The court delivered its rulings earlier this morning, ending the legal challenge at the domestic level.
This follows last week’s judgement by the ECOWAS Court, which also rejected applications seeking to overturn Justice Torkonoo’s removal.
Each of the four cases filed at the Supreme Court argued against the processes that led to Justice Torkonoo’s exit. The court, however, found no legal basis to grant relief and dismissed each application in its entirety.
In a brief statement by the Deputy Attorney-General Jusrice Srem-Sai after the rulings, he expressed appreciation to the legal team.
“Gratitude to our team of State Attorneys and members of staff,” he posted on Facebook, acknowledging their role in defending the state’s position through both ECOWAS and Supreme Court proceedings.
Background
Justice Gertrude Torkonoo was removed from office as Chief Justice following proceedings initiated earlier this year.
The move triggered multiple legal challenges, including four separate suits at the Supreme Court and petitions before the ECOWAS Court of Justice.
Both courts have now ruled against the challengers.
Last week, the ECOWAS Court dismissed the regional applications, and this morning’s Supreme Court decision closes the matter in Ghana.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
