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Media fraternity has lost a gem – GJA President pays tribute to Castro Zangina-Tong
Mr Albert Dwumfour signing the book of Condolence
The President of the Ghana Journalist Association (GJA), Mr Albert Kwabena Dwumfour on Wednesday signed a book of condolence opened for the late News Editor of The Spectator newspaper.
Mr Dwumfuor who was accompanied by his Executive Secretary, Mr Michael Petit Mawugbe, used the occasion to commiserate with members of staff of the New Times Corporation (NTC), publishers of The Spectator and The Ghanaian Times newspapers.
Mr Castro Zangina-Tong’s sudden demise occurred on August 1, 2023 at his residence.
His funeral is scheduled for today, September 9 at his residence at Russia-Commanco, near J&J Washing Bay in Accra.
The GJA President, described the late Castro as a gem who would be missed by the entire media fraternity.
“We all know how committed and dedicated our brother was to his duty. His level of professionalism would be missed.
“He was a very jovial person but does not joke with his work. He was also a no-nonsense person who would always make his point when someone steps on his toes,” he added.
The inky fraternity, he said, would always remember his commitment and seriousness towards work.
“He sets high professional standards he never joked with. We are saddened by his demise and must stress the fact that some national executives of the GJA shared fond memories of him,” he added.
He urged journalists to be conscious of their health especially as the 2024 general elections approaches.
“God will console and strengthen all of us in this difficult moment and we pray that our brother would have a peaceful rest,” he said.
Mr. Dwumfour promised to be at the funeral to support NTC and the family of Mr Zangina-Tong.
The Ag. Editor of The Spectator, Mrs Georgina Naa-Maku Quaittoo expressed appreciation to the GJA President for passing through to mourn with them.
“We are grateful for your visit and look forward to seeing you and other executives of the GJA at the funeral,” she said.
Also present was the Editor of the Ghanaian Times, Mr David Agbenu and the Ag. Human Resource Manager, Mr Suleman Osman.
By Michael D. Abayateye
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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
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Energy Minister announces full restoration of power generation units after major grid disruption
Energy Minister, John Jinapor has announced that all power generation units affected by the recent national grid disruption have been fully restored and are back in service.
According to the Minister on social media, engineers, technicians and emergency response teams worked continuously to restore electricity supply and stabilise the national grid after the incident caused major challenges within the power sector.
In a statement, the Minister praised the efforts of personnel from the Ghana Grid Company Limited, Volta River Authority and Electricity Company of Ghana for their commitment and coordination during the emergency.
“Mission accomplished. All generation units are now back in service,” the Minister stated.
He explained that despite the scale of the disruption, technical teams worked around the clock to restore power and secure stability within the system.
“Through their tireless work, discipline, and commitment to country, power has been restored and system stability secured,” he said.
The Minister further expressed appreciation to the leadership and staff of GRIDCo, VRA, ECG and other supporting agencies for their collective response to the crisis.
According to him, the successful restoration of the system demonstrates the resilience and capability of Ghanaian professionals in times of national difficulty.
“This moment shows that even under pressure, Ghana can rely on the strength and skill of its people,” he added.
The Minister offered prayers for the country’s energy sector and the engineers who led the restoration efforts.
“May God bless our engineers, our energy sector, and our nation,” he stated.
By: Jacob Aggrey
