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Greenglobe Ghana plants 2000 economic trees at Anfoeta Tsebi
Greenglobe Ghana, an environmental non-governmental organisation, in collaboration with Community Resource Management Group (GRMA) a community group, has embarked on tree planting at Anfoeta Tsebi in the Ho West District of the Volta Region.
They planted over 2000 economic trees like Wawa, Ofram, Mahogany and other exotic tree species around degraded areas of some sacred groves in the area to protect them from further degradation.
In an interview with Samuel Deh, Chief Executive Officer of Greenglobe Ghana, he said the exercise was to help tackle emerging climate change issues including wind and rain storms that affected the environment.
He said their target was to plant over 200,000 around Eweto Range and called on the community to take active part in the exercise.
Mr Samuel Deh revealed that the project, which was funded by New England Biolab Foundation from the United States, would last for one year.
According to him, people in the communities continued to destroy the forest with impunity for their livelihoods.
“We need to protect the earth against further degradation caused by human activities, promote sustainable resource use at local and national global levels”, he added.
Togbe Kwasi Draft, Paramount Chief of Anfoeta Traditional Area, in his remarks lauded the efforts of the NGO, adding that it was a welcome initiative which must be encouraged.
He pledged his full support and gave the assurance that, the community members would take active participation in their next communal work.
From Kafui Gati, Anfoeta Tsebi
The MP for Old Tafo, Vincent Assafuah, has criticised what he describes as an attempt by the President to influence the work of Parliament in the ongoing debate over the future of the Office of the Special Prosecutor.
On his facebook post in response to recent developments, Assafuah argued that those who previously claimed he did not understand the separation of powers must now reconsider their position.
He noted that the current situation shows the President trying to direct Parliamentarians on how to carry out their duties, a move he believes challenges the very principles those critics defended.
Assafuah urged the President to restrain the Deputy Attorney General, Justice Sai, following the widespread public backlash over moves linked to the possible scrapping of the OSP.
He stressed that the case currently before the court should be withdrawn, describing it as unnecessary.
He referenced Section 4 of the OSP Act, explaining that all prosecutions by the Office of the Special Prosecutor must be authorised by the Attorney General, whose powers he described as sacrosanct.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Diaspora Affairs Office at the Presidency has addressed a social media report claiming that some visiting African American tourists were approached by people pretending to be police officers.
In a statement, the office noted that such information can cause fear among visitors, especially those travelling from the diaspora during the festive season.
It assured the public that Ghana treats all reports concerning the safety of travellers with urgency.
According to the statement, the Ghana Police Service and the Cyber Security Authority have begun a full investigation to verify the story and identify anyone involved.
The office emphasised that thousands of visitors arrive in the country at this time of year, and every traveller deserves to feel safe and respected.
The Diaspora Affairs Office reaffirmed Ghana’s reputation as a peaceful and welcoming destination.
It added that all security and intelligence agencies are working together to ensure the country remains a trusted and enjoyable place for visitors exploring its culture, heritage and beauty.
The update was issued by Kofi Okyere Darko, Director of Diaspora Affairs.
By: Jacob Aggrey
