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Send-off in honour of three retirees from Audit Service
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A Send-Off party was recently held in honour of three Ghana Audit Service (GAS) retirees, and the atmosphere at the Accra College of Education Assembly Hall in Madina was filled with excitement, fulfillment and a sense of accomplishment.
The retirees include Mr Robert Kofi Fiadzo, who went through the ranks of the Audit Service after nearly 38 years of service and eventually became the Regional Auditor in charge of Greater Accra, a position he maintained until his statutory retirement.
Additionally, until his mandatory retirement, Mr Francis Seth Bassah, who has a Master of Business Administration (Finance option), served as the District Director of Greater Accra District A.
Due to his excellent performance he was elevated through the ranks to accomplish this achievement.
Mr Patrick Adzowu served for 38 years in a variety of roles and places before taking on the role of District Director in charge of Greater Accra District C, a position he held until his statutory retirement.
Mr Adzowu is a kind, peaceful, calm, and friendly man with a great sense of humour. He had a profound effect on the lives of many people who worked with him, and he continues to inspire and guide many more who have served under him.
Attendees included auditors, the retirees’ coworkers, clients, church members, family, friends, and loved ones.
In his farewell speech, Mr Fiadzo, a Chartered Accountant, expressed appreciation to the Almighty God for his life and that of his family for how far He has brought him and was also grateful to his colleagues and loved ones who joined in the celebration.
According to him, “my career in the Audit Service was more than a job, it was a calling that I answered wholeheartedly, driven by a desire to make a tangible difference in the lives of others.”
Over the years he served in various capacities from Team member, Team Leader, Branch Head, District Auditor, and finally Regional Auditor with the current rank of an Assistant Auditor General.
“Each of these capacities came with its unique challenges and rewards. I have been a steward of public trust who has witnessed the power of resilience, of the human spirit and impact of collective action,” he noted.
Through his instrumentality as the Regional Auditor he took some initiatives in consultation with his district officers which led to the current facelift of the regional office among others.
“I am overwhelmed with a sense of fulfillment and anticipation for the future,” he added.
The retirees were presented with various gifts. The Redeemed Baptist Church (RBC) Choir at Ogbojo graced the occasion with their melodious songs.
By Georgina Quaittoo
Construction of a major underground stormwater drain along the Dr. Busia Highway within the Kaneshie enclave will commence on September 7, 2026.
The Project Coordinator for the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project, Dr. Kwadwo Ohene Sarfo, announced this at a special media briefing on Wednesday.
According to him, the works will involve the construction of a double-cell underground rectangular drain measuring approximately 10 metres wide and 1.95 kilometres long, stretching from Pamprom Junction to First Light Junction.
The new drain will replace the existing two 1.2-metre diameter pipes, which are inadequate to carry the volume of stormwater in the area.
Dr. Sarfo said the drain will connect at one end to the recently completed section within the Accra Academy campus and at the other end to the existing drain at Pamprom Junction.
He said the construction is expected to run from September 2026 to October 2027.
The project forms part of government’s broader flood prevention and mitigation programme aimed at addressing perennial flooding in Accra.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has withdrawn from the party’s National Chairmanship race.
In a statement issued yesterday, Chairman Wontumi who is currently serving a 20-year jail term said his decision was driven by his love for the party and his unwillingness to let his personal circumstances distract the NPP from its rebuilding efforts.
“There are moments in the life of a man when the heart wants to continue, but duty demands sacrifice. Moments when one must quietly set aside personal ambition, not because the dream has died, but because the family he loves must not be made to carry his burden. Today, I find myself at such a painful moment,” he wrote.
He disclosed that after many nights of prayer, sober reflection and consultations with his family, legal team, party elders, campaign team and trusted supporters, he concluded that his present situation must not become an additional burden on the NPP.
“This is not the decision my heart desired, but sometimes, true love requires us to release what we deeply want in order to protect what we love even more,” he added.
Recounting his years of service, Chairman Wontumi said he had served the party with everything within him, walking through heat and rain, travelling to remote communities and standing with the grassroots in both victory and defeat.
“For many years, I have served the NPP with everything within me… The NPP is not merely a political party to me. It is my family. It is my home. It is a cause to which I have dedicated a significant part of my life,” he stated.
He explained that the party, already carrying the pain of electoral defeat and the huge responsibility of preparing for the future, should not be made to carry his personal weight.
“That is why I cannot allow my present situation or personal ambition to distract the party from the difficult work of rebuilding. I cannot ask the party to carry my weight when it is already carrying the pain of defeat and the enormous responsibility of preparing for the battle ahead. I would rather carry this pain quietly than allow the party I love to suffer because of me,” he said.
He further sympathized with his supporters across the 16 regions, acknowledging that the decision would be painful for many who had sacrificed for his campaign.
“To my teeming supporters across all sixteen regions, I know this message will hurt. I know many of you will read it with tears in your eyes because I understand the sacrifices you have made for this journey,” he said.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
