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Ghana-South Africa relations at lowest point over xenophobic attacks — Abu Jinapor
Member of Parliament for Damongo constituency , Samuel Abu Jinapor, has described Ghana’s bilateral relations with South Africa as being at their lowest level, blaming the situation on repeated xenophobic attacks against Ghanaians and other foreign nationals.
According to him, the continued attacks, which have led to the deaths of some people and the displacement of many others, have badly affected relations between the two countries.
Speaking on Joy News yesterday, he maintained that although the relationship has deteriorated, both governments can still work together to restore confidence and improve ties.
Mr. Abu Jinapor stressed that the South African government must take stronger action to address xenophobic violence and protect foreign nationals living in the country.
He argued that the government, led by Cyril Ramaphosa, has a responsibility to deal decisively with those behind the attacks.
He recalled that during previous incidents of xenophobic violence, President Ramaphosa sent an envoy to Ghana to apologise to the government and people of Ghana.
Mr. Abu Jinapor noted that the repeated attacks have become one too many and insisted that the South African authorities must take responsibility for preventing such incidents.
He backed the Ghanaian government’s firm position on the matter, stating that it should continue to demand decisive action from South Africa to stop what he described as barbaric acts by criminal groups.
He added that Ghana should continue to pursue the matter through diplomatic channels, including the African Union, to seek a lasting solution.
Mr. Abu Jinapor expressed the hope that once the situation improves, both countries can begin the process of restoring and strengthening their bilateral relations.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Roads Minister gives Greenhouse International two-month ultimatum over Have–Hohoe road project delays
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has given Greenhouse International Development (GH) Ltd. a two-month ultimatum to improve work on the Have–Hohoe Road Reconstruction Project or risk losing its contract.
During an inspection of the project part of the Big push yesterday, July 8, 2026, Mr. Agbodza expressed disappointment over the slow pace of work, noting that the contractor had been on the project since 2012 but had made little progress.
He recalled that although work began in 2012, successive governments had continued to support the project, with the current administration prioritising part of the contractor’s outstanding payments under the government’s Big Push infrastructure programme.
According to the minister, payment is no longer the main challenge facing the project.
He stated that the company was not working hard enough and did not have enough equipment on site to justify the delays.
Mr. Agbodza observed that work was only taking place on a small section of the more than 50-kilometre road around Hohoe, while the remaining portions had seen little or no activity.
He dismissed the contractor’s explanations for the delays, insisting that they did not justify the slow progress.
The minister directed the company to increase its workforce by deploying additional construction gangs instead of relying on a single team working from Hokwe.
He warned that the contractor must raise progress on the project to at least 20 per cent within two months.
“If you fail to bring your programme to a minimum of 20 per cent, we will assume that after 14 years you are not capable of doing the work, and we will consider bringing in another contractor to complete the project,” Mr. Agbodza cautioned.
He stressed that the Have–Hohoe Road is an important part of Ghana’s trunk road network and said residents along the corridor have waited too long for its completion.
According to the minister, the government is determined to ensure the road is completed and will not tolerate further unnecessary delays.
By: Jacob Aggrey
NPP urges members to join nationwide clean up exercise
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has directed all its members across the country to take part in the nationwide General Cleaning Exercise scheduled for Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11.
In a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the party called on members to actively participate in the exercise as part of their contribution to environmental sanitation and national development.
The statement noted that because the NPP’s Constituency Elections will be held on Saturday, July 11, members are encouraged to join the clean up exercise after casting their ballots.
It explained that voting in the constituency elections would be conducted on a walk in basis, making it possible for members to take part in both activities.
The party urged its members to demonstrate their commitment to environmental cleanliness, civic responsibility and national development by participating in the exercise.
According to the statement, the directive forms part of the party’s support for the nationwide sanitation campaign declared by the President.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has directed all its members across the country to take part in the nationwide General Cleaning Exercise scheduled for Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11.
In a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the party called on members to actively participate in the exercise as part of their contribution to environmental sanitation and national development.
The statement noted that because the NPP’s Constituency Elections will be held on Saturday, July 11, members are encouraged to join the clean up exercise after casting their ballots.
It explained that voting in the constituency elections would be conducted on a walk in basis, making it possible for members to take part in both activities.
The party urged its members to demonstrate their commitment to environmental cleanliness, civic responsibility and national development by participating in the exercise.
According to the statement, the directive forms part of the party’s support for the nationwide sanitation campaign declared by the President.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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