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Nii Tetteh Okpe II laid to rest
• Nii Ashittey Tetteh addressing the gathering at the funeral
The late AmamoleMantse and a former Director of the Ga North Municipal National Commission for Civic Education(NCCE) Nii Tetteh Okpe II laid to rest at Amamole, near Pokuase recently.
The ceremony was attended by high government officials, including the Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Mrs Moses Anim, and the Ga North Municipal, Chief Executive, Mr. Simon Sekyim.
The two government officials extolled the virtues of the late Chief and described him as “a peacemaker that brought development to the Amamole community.”
They admonished the Kingmakers to replace him with someone who was not only competent and legitimate but also a unifier who would promote peace and development.
The Acting Chief of Amamole and Head of Nii Okpe family, Nii Ashittey Tetteh, ensured the successful performance of the funeral.
He said the peaceful and hardworking attributes of the late Chief should be emulated by the youth.
Nii Ashittey Tetteh said at the appropriate time, a new and legitimate Chief would be enstooled to continue the good works of the late Chief.
Nii Tetteh Okpe who ruled for over two decades, died about a year ago.
By Francis Xah
The ECOWAS Council of Ministers has unanimously endorsed President John Dramani Mahama as West Africa’s sole candidate for the Chairperson of the African Union when the rotating position gets to the region in 2027.
The endorsement was announced at the ninety-fifth ordinary session of the Council in Abuja on 12 December 2025.
The Authority of Heads of State and Government is expected to adopt the recommendation on Sunday.
In a declaration issued after the meeting, the Council noted that Ghana remains an important member of the regional bloc and continues to contribute to ECOWAS’ international standing.
It stressed the need for member states to work together to secure top positions for West Africans in continental and global organisations.
The Council explained that adopting a unified stance would help ECOWAS protect and promote its interests within the African Union.
It therefore recommended that the Heads of State fully back Ghana’s bid for the AU chairmanship.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Ghana Education Service has released all outstanding feeding grants for Special Schools across the country.
The funds cover the third term of the 2024/2025 academic year and the first term of the 2025/2026 academic year.
GES has also cleared all arrears owed Senior High Schools and Senior High Technical Schools for perishables supplied between 29 July and 17 October 2025.
According to the Service, the money has been transferred into the accounts of all beneficiary schools.
Heads of Special Schools, SHS and SHTS have been asked to submit official receipts for the funds through their Regional Accountants to the Director General.
The Public Relations Unit in a statement noted that GES remains committed to supporting effective teaching, learning and inclusive education in the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
