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Plan Ghana donates face masks to people of Tantala …after The Spectator story
Plan International Ghana has donated hundreds of face masks and sanitary pads to over 800 children and adolescent girls after a publication by The Spectator.
On June 13, 2020, The Spectator published a story with the headline, ‘Tantala children use pure water sachet bags as improvised face masks.’
Mr Solomon TesfaMariam, the Country Director for Plan International Ghana who together with his team distributed the items said, his attention was drawn to the plight of the children in the newspaper by a friend in the United States of America (USA) and quickly contacted colleagues to get support for the children.
“After several consultations, we managed do get a company which produces Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) to donate 1000 pieces of reusable face masks to be distributed to the children,” he said.
He also said, Plan International bought 500 sanitary pads for the girls to be used during the pandemic.
Mr TesfaMariam commended The Spectator for carrying out the story which resulted in going to their aid.
He urged the youth to adhere to the precautionary measures in order to stay safe in the community.
Mr John Mumuni, the Assemblyman for Tantala electoral area on behalf of the chiefs and the people, thanked The Spectator and Plan International Ghana for coming to their aid, especially to the youth.
From Geoffrey Buta, Tantala
The Police have arrested two suspects, including the alleged gang leader, in connection with the robbery attack on the Berekum Chelsea football team that resulted in the death of one of the players.
According to a Police update, the arrests were made after intelligence-led operations by security personnel.
One of the suspects sustained gunshot wounds during an exchange of fire with the police.
He has since been taken to a hospital where he is receiving medical treatment, while the other suspect remains in police custody assisting with investigations.
The Police indicated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang linked to the attack.
They assured the public that more details will be provided as investigations progress.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Brazzaville to attend the investiture ceremony of Denis Sassou N’Guesso.
The ceremony follows the re-election of President Sassou N’Guesso for another five year term as leader of the Republic of the Congo.
President Mahama travelled to Brazzaville shortly after launching his Free Primary Healthcare Programme in Dodowa.
He is expected to return to Accra after the ceremony scheduled for Thursday morning.
By: Jacob Aggrey
