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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 Accra High Court of Ghana has granted bail in the sum of GH¢30 million to Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, in a major development in his ongoing extradition case.
Abu Trica as part of the bail condition is expected to provide two sureties.
His lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, disclosed the decision in a Facebook post on Tuesday.
Frederick Kumi, also known as Abu Trica, has been at the centre of a prolonged legal process to extradite him.
The latest ruling allows him temporary freedom while legal proceedings continue.
His legal team is expected to provide further updates on the next steps in court.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) today commenced its second Zonal Public Hearing in Kumasi Ashanti Region to examine the 2024 Auditor-General’s Report on public schools and District Assemblies yesterday, April 20, 2026.
In her opening remarks, the Chairperson of the Committee, Abena Osei Asare noted that the Committee will consider four (4) Auditor – General’s reports, namely, District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) & Other Statutory Funds, The Accounts of District Assemblies for the Financial Year (IGF), Pre-University Education Institutions and lastly Colleges of Education in the year ending 31st December 2024.
She assured the various District Assemblies and other institutions invited to respond to infractions cited in the Auditor-General’s report that the Committee would be transparent in asking questions as well as granting opportunities to all to explain issues to the Committee.
Abena Osei Asare, allowed the Ranking Member of the Committee, Samuel Atta Mills to chair the sitting with the explanation that her government was in power then, therefore she could not chair over Auditor-General reports of 2024.
