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Ho is a healthy environment and the ‘Oxygen City’ of our time – MCE
Mr Divine Bosson, the Ho Municpal Chief Executive says the City of Ho had no equal in terms of a healthy environment and sanitation proactiveness.
He explained that the area is a place where natural vegetation is maintained with flora and fauna not adversely compromised.
Mr Bosson made this known at the ongoing fifth Volta Trade and Investment Fair at the Ho Sports Stadium in Ho where business owners and other organisations have converged to do business as well as to market their products to the entire business community.
He said the Municipality and for that matter, the Volta regional capital is known as the ‘Oxygen City’ because of its greenery, unpolluted air, and generally espoused healthy and clean sanitary conditions.
“The Oxygen City is among others, the best place to be in terms of unmatched hospitality, cuisine, and tourist attractions,” he said.
Mr Bosson noted that it was their vision as Municipal Assembly to achieve development within the framework of political, economic, socio-cultural, and educational objectives and within the confines of public-private partnership in keeping with the best local government practice.
Among many sectors of economic potential in the Municipality, he said there are several soil groups in the area which could be placed into two major groups namely, forest soil and savannah soils.
On vegetation, Mr Bosson said the area has two main types of vegetation zones with the moist semi-deciduous forest covering mostly the hills and savannah woodland covering the rest.
On climate conditions, he stated temperatures were generally high throughout the year which is good for crop farming.
The Municipality has a total projected population of 177,281 comprising 83, 819 males and 93,462 females with Agriculture being the mainstay of the Municipality’s economy.
“The Municipality’s irrigation potential also remains untouched,” he added.
The economy is characterised by a large number of small-scale commercial and industrial activities such as fitting shops, carpentry, welding, and others.
There were other highlights of essential activities in the area during the Municipal and District Assembly’s profile reading session of the Fair.
The Asogli ‘Unity and Love Borborbor Group’ led by Israel Nanevi Maweta, took observers through some traditional music. -GNA
Ghana’s parliament has marked the 2nd edition of May Day 2026 under the theme “ Welcome Home”.
It was special day meant to celebrate the invaluable support of the workforce, recognizing the commitment, resilience, and contributions of workers to institutional growth and national development.
Delivering the message on behalf of the Speaker, the 1st Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, described the theme as very apt, appropriate, and timely, noting that Parliament is more than a workplace, it is a shared home.
He emphasized that we cannot speak about work without speaking about people, reminding everyone that the true measure of our work is the well-being of our people.
He urged that our traditional clothing become an integral part of our everyday clothing, and that our local languages must become integral to our daily lives, interwoven into education and practiced at home.
Referencing Standing Order 63, which captures the use of local language as optional in deliberations, he encouraged a renewed commitment to identity, saying it is significant that we “come home” and present who we are so future generations can inherit a story they can fully tell.
The Clerk, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, in his remarks commended officers for their dedication and devotion to duty, calling on them to go the extra mile and leave legacies.
Echoing the reminder that an unexamined life is not worth living, he described the event as an invitation to reconnect with our roots through cultural revival.
The Deputy Clerk, C&FMS, Dr. Gloria Sarku Kumawu, urged all not to forget their roots, the people behind the stories of ministries, industries, and the strides made both in-house and beyond.
What began last year has now become a meaningful tradition, showcasing Ghanaian heritage, fostering unity, and encouraging innovation under the principle of diversity for unity and diversity for progress, she added.
The gathering brought together leadership, public officials, and staff across all levels, along with the media, standing as a unifying platform that honored service, celebrated culture, and reaffirmed a shared commitment to national development.
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Manhyia would serve as Ghana’s unifying force …Otumfuo assures on commemoration of 27 years on the Golden Stool
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, last Friday celebrated his 27th enstoolment with a colourful and culture-rich ceremony at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, drawing a distinguished gathering of dignitaries from across Ghana and beyond.
Clad in splendid kente and adorned in rich traditional regalia, the dignitaries added colour and elegance to the occasion, as the palace grounds came alive with a vibrant display of Ghanaian culture.
Traditional drumming, dancing and symbolic rites underscored the deep-rooted heritage of the Ashanti Kingdom, captivating guests and reaffirming the value of tradition in modern society.
Speaking at a high-level Executive Gala organised by the Diaspora Affairs Office of the Office of the President in strategic partnership with the E ON 3 Group, the ‘World-Meets-in-Ghana’ gala, the Asantehene urged Ghanaians to guard against the divisive tendencies of partisan politics.
The event was to honour the Asantehene’s nearly three-decade reign under the theme ‘Advancing Peace and Sustainable Economic Development through Royal Vision’.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II noted that such attitudes threatened the country’s long-standing values of unity, civility and brotherliness.
He assured that Manhyia would continue to serve as a unifying force for the nation.
The celebration also featured the presentation of commemorative gold coins to notable national leaders, including the President, John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as well as Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a former Vice President in recognition of their contributions to peace and national development.
By Spectator Reporter
