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Kwabenya youth petition Ga East Assembly over poor roads and stalled projects
The Kwabenya Youth Association (KYA) has presented a petition to the Ga East Municipal Assembly, demanding urgent action to address poor roads, sanitation challenges in schools, stalled projects, and safety concerns in the community.
Presenting the petition to the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Ga East Municipal Assembly, the youth group expressed frustration over the deteriorating state of roads in the area, particularly the road leading to the Ga East Municipal Hospital.
A representative of the group noted that potholes on the roads had become dangerous and were delaying emergency response services.
He explained that ambulances transporting patients to the hospital were forced to spend more time on the road because of the poor conditions, which he described as a threat to lives.
The group raised concerns about sanitation conditions in some schools within the community.
According to them, several toilet facilities had been locked despite the availability of water, forcing some pupils to visit nearby homes to ease themselves.
The youth association claimed the situation was exposing school children, especially girls, to risks including teenage pregnancy and abuse.
They further complained about delays in the completion of the community astroturf project, which they indicated had remained under construction for nearly three years instead of the expected six months.
The association highlighted the absence of security personnel to assist school children crossing roads in the area.
The group appealed to the Assembly to ensure swift action on the issues raised and warned that they would organise a demonstration if no improvements were seen within three months.
Responding at a press conference, the MCE for the Ga East Municipal Assembly, Edmund Agboh, commended the youth for using democratic means to express their concerns.
He assured residents that the Assembly remained committed to completing projects within the municipality and addressing challenges confronting the community.
On the abandoned classroom project at the Kwabenya Cluster of Schools, Mr Agboh explained that the GETFund funded project stalled because of financial challenges.
He disclosed that the Assembly and the Member of Parliament for Dome Kwabenya, Faustina Elikplim Akurugu, had engaged the GETFund Secretariat for approval to reassess the project.
According to him, approval had been granted and the Assembly’s Works Department would soon prepare a Bill of Quantities for submission to GETFund for further action.
The MCE announced that a three unit classroom block at Musuku had been completed and would soon be handed over to the Assembly to help ease pressure on schools in the area.
Touching on roads, Mr Agboh stated that the 23 kilometre Dome Kitase road project, being handled by First Sky Construction Limited, had resumed this year after funding challenges.
He explained that the project, which links Dome to Kitase through Brekusu, was now under the government’s “Big Push” programme and was expected to be completed in 2028.
On the astroturf project, he indicated that construction works were about 90 per cent complete and assured the youth that the Assembly was working to make the facility operational for the benefit of the community.
Mr Agboh reiterated that the Assembly’s doors remained open for engagement with residents to promote development in the municipality.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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CSA urges Universities to strengthen cybersecurity following university of Nottingham cyber-attack
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has cautioned universities and other operators of Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) in Ghana to comply with cybersecurity regulations following a recent cyber-attack on the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom.
In a press release issued on June 16, 2026, the Authority said the incident should serve as a warning to educational institutions that no organisation is immune to cyber threats, regardless of its size, reputation or technological capacity.
According to the CSA, the attack on the University of Nottingham is believed to have affected about 450,000 students and alumni, exposing sensitive information such as personal records, contact details, student identification information and financial data.
The Authority noted that although the breach occurred outside Ghana, it has important lessons for the country’s education sector as well as other critical sectors including health, telecommunications and transportation.
The CSA explained that Ghanaian universities are increasingly relying on digital technologies such as student information systems, online learning platforms, cloud services, digital payment systems and research collaborations.
While these technologies improve efficiency and access to services, they also create opportunities for cybercriminals to exploit vulnerabilities.
“The question is therefore not whether Ghanaian universities or other critical sectors will be attacked, but whether they are sufficiently prepared when an attack occurs,” the statement said.
The Authority reminded institutions to adhere to the Directive for the Protection of Critical Information Infrastructure, which was launched in October 2021 to strengthen cybersecurity across critical sectors.
According to the CSA, the directive requires organisations to establish cybersecurity governance structures, conduct risk assessments, implement security controls, report incidents, carry out regular audits and develop effective incident response plans.
The Authority said these measures are intended to reduce the likelihood and impact of cyber-attacks and help protect essential services and national interests.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Former NPP flagbearer aspirant, Kennedy Agyapong, has criticised both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over the delayed completion of the Afari Military Hospital and other stalled health infrastructure projects.
Mr. Agyapong made the remarks on Tuesday after donating a pickup truck, an incubator and personal protective equipment (PPEs) to the 37 Military Hospital as part of activities marking his 66th birthday.
Speaking at the event, he said successive governments had failed to complete the Afari Military Hospital despite having years in office to do so.
According to him, the project was initiated during the administration of former President John Agyekum Kufuor and construction later commenced under the NDC.
Mr. Agyapong, who previously chaired Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, said he was aware of the project’s challenges and insisted that both the NPP and NDC should be held accountable for the delays.
“We will criticise the NDC and we will criticise the NPP. That’s the only way to go,” he said.
He noted that the previous NPP administration spent eight years in office without completing the facility and questioned attempts to place the blame solely on the current government.
The former Assin Central MP called on Ghanaians to put national development ahead of partisan politics and demand accountability from all political parties.
He said the country would make greater progress if leaders focused on completing critical projects and delivering results rather than engaging in political point-scoring.
By: Jacob Aggrey
