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Ga Central Municipal Education Directorate holds reading festival
The Ga Central Municipal Education Directorate has held the second Municipal Reading Festival at Odorgonnor Secondary School in Accra with a call on stakeholders to make reading a regular feature of everyday academic life of pupils.
It was also observed that, it was very critical to inculcate reading in beginners because research has shown that daily reading time creates the consistency and sense of stability that children need.
The festival featured a competition between Ablekuma Circuit, Anyaa Circuit and Chantan Circuit with children competing in spelling in Ga and Twi, charade, news reading, and reading, among others.
The Director of Education for Ga Central Municipal Assembly, Madam Adisa Tassa who made the call said the Directorate was dedicated to improving education in the municipality and would continue to be a beacon of inspiration for both educators and learners.
She said the festival was a momentous occasion which highlights the remarkable progress the Directorate made over the period.
Citing some challenges faced by the Directorate, she mentioned the cost of transportation which remains a significant obstacle for many officers, affecting their ability to effectively monitor schools and provide timely report.
Furthermore, she said there was a pressing need for more infrastructure to accommodate the growing number of learners in the schools.
In a welcome address, Madam Sandra O. Acheampong, Head of Monitoring and Supervision at the Ga Central Municipal Education Directorate said reading exposes the children to critical thinking and vocabulary acquisition necessary for their academic development.
The overall winners of the competition were Chantan Circuit, followed by Anyaa Circuit as runners up and Ablekuma Circuit.
In a closing remark, Naa Dawa I, New Gbawe Manye commended the Directorate and teachers for the programme, hoping that it would be bigger next year.
By Francis Kwabena Cofie
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NDC lied to Ghanaians – Dr. Bawumia states
Flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has chastised the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for what he describes as lies and empty promises made to Ghanaians ahead of the 2024 elections.
According to him, the NDC convinced voters with promises they had no intention of keeping, including paying cocoa farmers at least GH₵6,000, repealing laws to fight illegal mining, and creating jobs through a 24-hour economy.
He said it was now evident that those promises were only political gimmicks.
He made these remarks after filing his nomination papers to contest the NPP flagbearer slot at the party’s head office in Accra today.
Dr. Bawumia stressed that the NPP had learnt lessons from the 2024 defeat and would put those lessons to good use as the party prepared for the 2028 elections.
He noted that, unlike the NDC, the NPP had a track record of introducing policies that had positively impacted millions of Ghanaians, citing the Ghana Card, Mobile Money Interoperability and Agenda 111 projects.
The former Vice President urged NPP members to stay united and avoid internal attacks, warning that divisions would only weaken the party.
He emphasized that the NPP’s true opponent was the NDC and not its own members.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has spelt out his vision for Ghana should he be elected President in 2028.
Speaking after filing his nomination papers at the party’s headquarters in Accra, the former Vice President told an enthusiastic crowd of supporters that his ambition was to expand the economy and create opportunities for ordinary Ghanaians.
Dr. Bawumia explained that his presidency would focus on reducing the cost of living, supporting local industries, and introducing a flat tax system to make life easier for businesses and individuals.
He added that a future NPP government under his leadership would prioritize constituency-based development, ensuring that resources directly benefit communities across the country.
The two-term Vice President also highlighted his record in government, pointing to initiatives such as the Ghana Card, Mobile Money Interoperability, the Zipline Drone Delivery service and Agenda 111.
He described these as “rich ideas” that had already transformed lives, saying they showed his capacity to provide practical solutions to Ghana’s challenges.
Dr. Bawumia reassured the party’s grassroots that he would recognize and reward their sacrifices, promising to restore opportunities many had lost.
He further pledged to build a modern, digital economy that would offer equal opportunities to women, youth and vulnerable groups.
According to him, unity within the NPP was essential if the party was to return to power in 2028.
He urged members to avoid internal attacks and instead concentrate on defeating the National Democratic Congress (NDC), which he accused of deceiving Ghanaians with promises it had failed to deliver.
By: Jacob Aggrey
