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Mamprugu Honours President Akufo-Addo: Your contribution will remain unmatched- Nayiri
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Akufo-Addo has received glorious adulation from the Nayiri, Tiduguma Nayiri Naa Bohagu Abdulai Mahami Sheriga and the Chiefs and people of Mamprugu Traditional area for his stellar years of service to the country.
The President is on a two-day visit of the Northern, North East and Savanna regions of the country to principally extend a note of gratitude to the Nayiri and the people of the area for their prayers, confidence and support throughout his two-terms as President of the Ghana.
President Akufo-Addo thanked the Nayiri for helping to maintain the peace of the region, and for helping to bring peace to Bawku and asked for sustained effort to maintain the peace.
He said “I know that without your personal commitment peace would have been difficult. So Ghana is very appreciative of your role in maintaining the peace and I am personally very appreciative of your role. History will record forever that we collaborated to enable peace.”
In asking for support for his Vice President, President Akufo-Addo said, “when you are a big Chief and you are going, you are concerned about the person who will occupy your seat after you, the difference between us is that you will never know who will follow you, but in my case, I will know who will follow me.”
“Because you are a monarch and you will reign until you die, its only after your death that your successor is chosen, but I am a republican and democratic Chief, and I know who will succeed me. So I’ve come here to ask for your support to make sure that your son, my Vice President, Mahamudu Bawumia succeeds me.”
Soliciting further, he said, “I’m asking for your support, not just because he is your son, but I believe he is extremely competent, fit and able to be our next President. I’ve worked with him for these past sixteen years and apart from being capable, competent and intellectually well endowed, he is also a man of great loyalty, principled and honest. I am confident that if the people of Ghana agree with me and give him the chance, he will make an excellent President.”
He added that, “Dr Bawumia has been well prepared, and he is now ready to become President. A man of good ideas and a good programme for the country. He is not proposing 24-hour discotheques.”
He is the man best qualified to lead Ghana into the fourth industrial revolution. So I want us to work together to make sure he becomes the next president of this country.
In the Nayiri’s remarks when President Akufo-Addo paid a visit to his palace today October 14,2024, he recognized the President’s political journey as one that did not come easy.
He said, “Your personal resolve, staunch and unwavering commitment unlocked the iron gate to usher in another chapter of Ghana’s moment of glory and success. You partnered with my adorable son, HE Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to transform Ghana.”
He continued that, “significant progress has been made in every facet of our lives in the North East region under your stewardship. You responded to my call for the creation of the North East Region and we have since witnessed monumental improvements in the provision of social amenities.”
“As you bow out of office on January 7, 2025, you do so with pride, having given your all in service to mother Ghana. Your giant footprints have left huge marks on the sands of time,” he concluded.
The Ghana Highway Authority has announced a temporary traffic management arrangement on sections of the Accra Tema Motorway and the Tetteh Quarshie Interchange as construction work continues on the motorway expansion project.
In a public announcement issued on March 5, the Authority explained that the arrangement forms part of ongoing construction works under the Accra Tema Motorway and Extension Projects.
It noted that the traffic adjustment is required to allow contractors carry out T beam launching works for the expansion of the Tetteh Quarshie Interchange Bridge on the N1 highway.
Under the arrangement, lanes on the N4 northbound carriageway, which serves traffic moving from Accra to Madina, will be temporarily closed.
Meanwhile, the southbound carriageway from Madina to Accra, which currently has four lanes, will be reconfigured into two lanes in each direction to accommodate traffic moving both ways.
The Authority indicated that the temporary traffic changes will take effect from Monday, March 9, 2026 and are expected to last for four months.
According to the statement, the lane reduction is necessary to create a safe working space for construction personnel and to ensure the safety of motorists using the road.
The Authority therefore advised drivers to be cautious, obey traffic signs and cooperate with traffic management officials throughout the construction period.
It encouraged members of the public who require further information to contact its Public Affairs Division through WhatsApp on 0551622244.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The National Chief Imam, Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has congratulated the Government and people of Ghana as the country marks its 69th Independence Day, urging citizens to renew their commitment to national unity and democratic values.
In a statement to commemorate the celebration on March 6, he encouraged Ghanaians to use the occasion to strengthen their dedication to constitutional democracy, economic progress, interfaith harmony and peaceful coexistence.
He observed that the world was currently facing several challenges, including the rise of authoritarian governments and increasing military conflicts among nations.
According to him, humanity was experiencing turbulent times, with genocidal attitudes and violent extremism becoming more widespread in different parts of the world.
The Chief Imam explained that such global developments should inspire Ghanaians to come together and deepen their commitment to nation building while embracing unity in diversity.
He noted that although colonialism left a painful mark on the country’s history, Ghanaians could take comfort in their collective determination to overcome colonial subjugation and build a free nation.
Reflecting on the country’s independence struggle, he indicated that Ghanaians now remembered the victory for liberty rather than the hardship endured during the fight against tyranny.
The National Chief Imam offered prayers for divine guidance and blessings for the President, John Dramani Mahama, the Government and the people of Ghana.
By: Jacob Aggrey
