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Peaceful coexistence would ensure development – Nii Aryeequaye VI
Nii Aryeequaye VI, the Chief of Adadentan, a Divisional Traditional Area under Ngleshie Alata(Jamestown)Paramount Stool in Accra has called for peaceful coexistence and a solid unified front to help bring accelerated development to the area.
He said it was obvious that since the indigenes came together to form an Association to spearhead development projects in the area, many economic and social infrastructure had sprung up to augment other projects.
Nii Aryeequaye said these at the 6th Anniversary of Adadentan Weku Kpee, a family reunion platform which sought to bring indigenes of the area together to foster unity and create a platform to solve their challenges.
The event was marked with a picnic,a procession through the principal streets of the town and presentation of awards to recognise the contributions of those who supported some of the projects.
Nii Aryeequaye said Adadentan remained one of the key Divisional areas whose ancestors were pillars in the establishment of Ngleshie Alata, thus, bequeathing to them the position to ride his palaquin behind the Paramount Chief during Odwira procession.
He said the area had come a long way to ensure cohesion and peaceful coexistence during this challenging made to get a substantive Paramount chief to ascend to the throne since the demise of Oblempong Kojo Ababio .
Nii Aryeequaye assured the people that efforts were being applied to ensure that all obstacles were duly resolved for a smooth transition adding that t”he onus is on all to positively support the Traditional Council.”
He urged members of the Association not to rest on their oars since there was the need to develop the Adadentan area to its former glorious and enviable position among other Divisions.
By Spectator Reporter
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
