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Extend voter registration – Osie Adza Tekpor VI
The Osie of Avatime, Osie Adza Tekpor VI has called on the Electoral Commission (EC) to extend the time frame for the voter registration to minimise the congestion at the registration centres.
His appeal coincides with the commencement of the second batch of Phase One of the exercise in the Avatime Traditional Area and other parts of the Ho West District on Monday.
Osie Adza Tekpor noted that the scenes at other registration centres were cause for concern, as they revealed stampedes and flagrant violations of COVID-19 safety protocols, and slow registration procedures.
In an interview at Vane last weekend, he entreated the EC to take a firm stance to ensure that the health of the people was not compromised during the exercise.
“We need our people to be alive and healthy to contribute to the growth of the country, after the registration,” the Osie added.
He blamed the chaotic scenes at some of the centres on the craving of most eligible persons to meet the deadline, saying that an extension of the exercise would definitely help to allay the fears and anxieties of missing out on the registration among the electorate.
Meanwhile, the head of the EC in the Ho West District, Mrs Kafui Randolph had given the assurance that no eligible person would be left out of the exercise which would take place with strict adherence to COVID-19 safety measures.
“We are set with adequate machines and registration materials for the exercise,” she told this reporter.
From Alberto Mario Noretti, Vane
The Ghana Highway Authority has announced a temporary traffic management arrangement on sections of the Accra Tema Motorway and the Tetteh Quarshie Interchange as construction work continues on the motorway expansion project.
In a public announcement issued on March 5, the Authority explained that the arrangement forms part of ongoing construction works under the Accra Tema Motorway and Extension Projects.
It noted that the traffic adjustment is required to allow contractors carry out T beam launching works for the expansion of the Tetteh Quarshie Interchange Bridge on the N1 highway.
Under the arrangement, lanes on the N4 northbound carriageway, which serves traffic moving from Accra to Madina, will be temporarily closed.
Meanwhile, the southbound carriageway from Madina to Accra, which currently has four lanes, will be reconfigured into two lanes in each direction to accommodate traffic moving both ways.
The Authority indicated that the temporary traffic changes will take effect from Monday, March 9, 2026 and are expected to last for four months.
According to the statement, the lane reduction is necessary to create a safe working space for construction personnel and to ensure the safety of motorists using the road.
The Authority therefore advised drivers to be cautious, obey traffic signs and cooperate with traffic management officials throughout the construction period.
It encouraged members of the public who require further information to contact its Public Affairs Division through WhatsApp on 0551622244.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The National Chief Imam, Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has congratulated the Government and people of Ghana as the country marks its 69th Independence Day, urging citizens to renew their commitment to national unity and democratic values.
In a statement to commemorate the celebration on March 6, he encouraged Ghanaians to use the occasion to strengthen their dedication to constitutional democracy, economic progress, interfaith harmony and peaceful coexistence.
He observed that the world was currently facing several challenges, including the rise of authoritarian governments and increasing military conflicts among nations.
According to him, humanity was experiencing turbulent times, with genocidal attitudes and violent extremism becoming more widespread in different parts of the world.
The Chief Imam explained that such global developments should inspire Ghanaians to come together and deepen their commitment to nation building while embracing unity in diversity.
He noted that although colonialism left a painful mark on the country’s history, Ghanaians could take comfort in their collective determination to overcome colonial subjugation and build a free nation.
Reflecting on the country’s independence struggle, he indicated that Ghanaians now remembered the victory for liberty rather than the hardship endured during the fight against tyranny.
The National Chief Imam offered prayers for divine guidance and blessings for the President, John Dramani Mahama, the Government and the people of Ghana.
By: Jacob Aggrey
