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Electroland rewards winners of “Aky3de3 Kese3 Promotion”
Electroland Ghana has rewarded winners of“Aky3de3 Kese3 Promotion”on Valentines Day.
“Aky3de3 Kese3 Promotion” which rolled out in October 2024 is a customer loyalty reward programme aimed at rewarding customers.
So far, about 2000 customers have been rewarded since the roleout in Ocotber.
The ceremony held at the headquarters of Electroland Ghana on the ring road saw about 55 lucky customers win various prizes.
Speaking at the ceremony, held last Friday, Adiza Ibrahim, Head of Marketing and Media Relations said, they have received a lot of support since the inception of business in Ghana and against this backdrop, this is one of the many ways to express their appreciation.
She was optimistic this would add value to their customers and make their bond grow even stronger.
According to her no matter what one buys, they stand the chance of entering into the promotion, adding that it is transparent.
The flagship Customer reward scheme dubbed“Aky3de3 Kese3 Promotion” which rolled out in October 2024 is a customer loyalty reward programme aimed at rewarding customers who anything regardless the amount.
This scheme which is approved and regulated by the National Lottery Authority NLA and Caritas offers every customer from across Ghana the opportunity to enter into a weekly pr a monthly draw simply by buying anything starting from small kitchen appliances such as iron, kettle, blender and they will be lucky winners of big appliances such Television, Air conditioner, washing machines, gas cookers, freezers, computers, mobiles phones and more.
Since the introduction of this promotion, customers all over Ghana get to win a thing a two from the four weekly draws and one monthly draw at the end of every month.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Government Accountability Series: Minister for Foreign Affairs renders account on performance of Ministry
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, led by Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP) on Monday, September 15, 2025, took its turn at the Government Accountability Series to provide updates on the implementation of Ghana’s Foreign Policy.
The Minister highlighted achievements regarding scholarships, consular assistance, operations of Missions abroad, reforms put in place to enhance transparency and service delivery.
He announced that the Ministry secured over 1,500 scholarships for Ghanaians through its bilateral relations.
He added that in the quest for Ghana to become the educational hub in the sub-region, Ghana is offering 1000 scholarships to ECOWAS students in priority fields.
On the issue of Ghanaians who had to seek refuge in neighbouring Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso due to the crisis in Gbinyiri, the Honourable Minister disclosed that 8000 had already returned from Côte d’Ivoire and Government was working with the relevant authorities in Burkina Faso to provide the needed consular assistance to facilitate their return.
The Minister announced the decision to open Consulates in Lisbon, Dublin, Massachusetts and Singapore to enhance Ghana’s diplomatic presence.
He also informed that the Embassy in Iran, which was temporarily closed would reopen on September 16,2025 and assured of the Ministry’s commitment to ensure the safety of the Staff of the Mission and other Ghanaian nationals in the country.
With regard to reforms on passport administration, the Minister informed that there was a Bill before Parliament to revise the current fees for passport.
Responding to questions from the media, he stressed that the arrangement with the United States of America to receive West African deportees was based on Pan-Africanism and not on financial considerations.
He also mentioned that the Chinese Government was committed in collaborating with Ghana to resolve the menace of illegal mining. Contrary to speculations, the Minister stated emphatically that past leaders of the country receive necessary courtesies.
He concluded by announcing Ghana’s participation in the upcoming United Nations General Assembly and indicated that His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama would deliver his statement on 25th September 2025.
He then reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to transparency by keeping the Ghanaian public informed.
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Declare a state of emergency in parts of the country affected by illegal mining – Coalition Against Galamsey to Mahama
The Coalition Against Galamsey is asking President John Mahama to declare a state of emergency in areas badly affected by illegal mining.
According to the Convenor of the Coalition, Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, the situation has gone beyond control and requires urgent action to save lives and protect the environment.
He explained that the Constitution allows a state of emergency to be declared when the actions of criminals threaten essential resources such as water, safety, and the survival of communities.
He said illegal miners were destroying water bodies and depriving large communities of clean drinking water, which is an “essential of life.”
Dr. Ashigbey stressed that the call was not for the entire country, but only for parts of Ghana where the destruction is severe.
He added that declaring a state of emergency in these areas will give government the legal power to act quickly and decisively.
He also called on the President to provide clear timelines and targets to guide the fight against galamsey.
This, he said, would help demonstrate government’s seriousness and commitment to ending the menace.
The Coalition insisted that declaring a state of emergency was no longer a last resort but an immediate step needed to save Ghanaians and protect the future of the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
