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Eliplim Akurugu pays working visit to Ga East Municipal Assembly
In a bid to strengthen collaboration and accelerate development in the municipality, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Dome-Kwabenya, Elikplim Akurugu, paid a working visit to the Ga East Municipal Assembly on January 20, 2025.
The visit was intended to engage with the various heads of departments and staff of the assembly and assess at first hand pressing developmental issues affecting the local communities.
Elikplim Akurugu was warmly received by the heads of the assembly’s departments , along with assembly members, and municipal staff.
In her address, Elikplim Akurugu commended the assembly for contributing to the development of the of the municipality, highlighting the need for more work to be done.
She reiterated her commitment to working closely with the assembly to attract more resources to the municipality.
The MP also assured the staff of the vision of President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress to deepen decentralisation through the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the country.
“I consider you as worthy partners to deliver on my pledge to our people. I also want to assure you that my office is open and ready to collaborate with the assembly to address the challenge we face. Whether it’s through advocacy in Parliament, mobilising resources, or facilitating stakeholder engagements, I am here to support the work you do,” she assured.
The assembly’s staff lauded her proactive approach intimating that this was the first time such a meeting had been held, and assured her of the assembly’s unwavering support in implementing her development agenda.
The visit ended with a stakeholder engagement session, where the MP fielded questions from the assembly members, and the staff.
They also took the opportunity to share with the her at firsthand their challenges.
She was later led on guided tour of the offices and other facilities within the premises of the Ga East Municipal Assembly
The working visit was seen as a step towards fostering stronger ties between the Member of Parliament and the Ga East Municipal Assembly, with renewed hope for impactful development in the constituency.
The 24 Hour Economy Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hunan Architectural Design Institute Group to support the planning of the Volta Economic Corridor.
The agreement aims to guide how land within the corridor will be used, design key infrastructure, and develop systems that will support large scale production.
The partnership will focus on detailed planning to make the area ready for investment and smooth business operations.
The project will include the development of agroecological parks, industrial zones, and transport networks to connect production centres to markets.
According to the Authority, proper planning is critical to building strong economic systems and expanding production across the corridor.
It noted that the collaboration with the Chinese design firm will help lay a solid foundation for industrial growth and long term development within the Volta Economic Corridor.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President of the Ghana Bar Association, Efua Ghartey, has called on judges and lawyers to carry out their duties with humility, fairness, and a strong sense of responsibility.
She made the appeal during the Supreme Court at 150 celebration held at the University of Ghana, under the theme “Honouring the past, celebrating the present and defining the future.”
Addressing participants, she noted that those in the legal profession occupy positions of great power and influence, and must therefore remain humble in the discharge of their duties.
She urged both the bench and the bar to deliver justice without fear or ill will, stressing the need for fairness in handling cases.
Reflecting on the significance of the celebration, she explained that the year 1876 marks not only the establishment of the Supreme Court but also the beginning of formally trained lawyers in the Gold Coast.
The GBA President questioned what Ghana would be without the rule of law, which is upheld by judges and lawyers, adding that the country could descend into a system where only the strongest survive if justice is not properly administered.
She further encouraged legal practitioners to reflect on their responsibilities and remain committed to upholding the rule of law for the benefit of all citizens.
By: Jacob Aggrey
