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Impressive turnout at Bridget Bonnie, friends’ blood donation exercise
One of the donors going through the process
The Founder of 18Plus4NDC, a youth wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Ms Bridget Bonnie and friends last Saturday turned out in their numbers for a blood donation exercise at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra.
The lifesaving exercise, the fourth edition was to mark the young politician’s birthday.
Speaking to The Spectator during the exercise, Ms Bonnie said, the gesture would go a long way to save lives at the facility.
“People need blood for survival at hospitals across the country. Donating blood with my friends was our way to support the 37 Military Hospital in their quest to save lives,” she stated.
She added that, “it was heartwarming to see several healthy and vibrant youth coming around to donate blood to save lives.”
“This is one of the random gestures to show appreciation to God for sustaining my life over the years,” she explained.
Over the years, she said, the donation had become a regular activity on her birthday and looked forward to extend the gesture to other health facilities in the country.
The 18Plus4NDC, is a network of social democrats that upholds the principles and values of the NDC with members from across the country.
By Michael D. Abayateye
President John Dramani Mahama has visited the Akosombo Dam to assess the impact of a fire incident at a substation operated by the Ghana Grid Company.
The fire is reported to have caused the loss of more than 1,000 megawatts from the national power grid, affecting electricity supply in parts of the country.
During the visit, he inspected ongoing restoration works and received briefings from engineers on efforts to restore power. He commended them for what he described as a swift and professional response to the situation.
According to him, the government remains committed to restoring stable electricity supply as quickly as possible.
He added that steps are also being taken to strengthen the resilience of Ghana’s energy infrastructure to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The Ghana Grid Company has not yet provided a detailed timeline for full restoration, but work is ongoing to bring affected systems back on stream.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, says he and his deputy have publicly filed their annual tax returns to demonstrate leadership and encourage compliance among citizens.
In a facebook post, he explained that the move was meant to show that public officials must lead by example when it comes to fulfilling civic duties.
“Leadership must be demonstrated, not declared,” he said.
He commended Ghanaian taxpayers for their continued contribution to national development, noting that tax compliance plays a key role in sustaining government activities.
According to him, paying taxes is both a legal and moral responsibility. He stressed that all citizens, including public officials, professionals, and businesses, are equal before the law and must meet their tax obligations.
He added that tax revenue is essential for funding key sectors such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, and security.
The minister praised the Ghana Revenue Authority for its work, especially during the ongoing Tax and Good Governance Month in April. He said the initiative helps to educate the public and promote voluntary compliance.
He urged the authority to intensify public education and continue reforms aimed at simplifying tax processes, reducing compliance costs, and improving transparency.
He further encouraged individuals and businesses that are yet to file their returns to do so promptly, adding that support systems and digital platforms are available to assist them.
He said building a strong tax culture would strengthen the country’s economy, improve accountability, and promote fairness in society.
By: Jacob Aggrey
