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Speaker of Parliament enstooled as Nana Adasuoko I
Rt Hon Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has been enstooled as Nana Adasuoko l, by the Suma Traditional Council in a coronation characterised by pomb and pageantry in Suma-Ahenkro in the Bono Region of Ghana.
The honour, commemorated the 2023 Annual Suma Royal Retreat and Crusade of the Traditional and Local Councils of Churches.
The Paramount Chief and President of the Suma Traditional Area, HRM Odeneho Dr. Affram Brempong lll, in his remarks, venerated Speaker Bagbin for his sterling leadership and advocacy for the preservation of culture, values, traditions, and customs of the people of Ghana.
In his acceptance address, the Rt Hon Speaker, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, was enthralled by the demonstration of love, kindness, and reverence accorded him by the Chiefs and people of Gyaman Kingdom.
In his remarks, he advised the chiefs and people of Suma, against unhealthy partisan politics with divisive tendencies, as the 2024 General Elections approach.
He called on the traditional rulers to uphold the peace and security of the country as they live up to their civic responsibilities “As we are at the threshold of an election year, I will encourage Nananom not to remain quiet when it comes to the political conversations that are critical to our democratic development, and our peace and security. We must all help to shape the political discourse of this country to ensure that it feeds into the hopes and aspirations of our people.”
The Minority in Parliament has strongly objected to any planned merger or partnership between the government and Telecel, describing the deal as “technically, operationally, and financially unconscionable.”
Ranking Member on the Communications Committee, Matthew Nyindam, raised the concern during a media briefing in Parliament.
He questioned why both the Minister of Communications and Telecel would publicly announce a merger and then suddenly go silent on the matter.
“We object to any deal with Telecel by way of merger, absorption, or acquisition. This is a scheme to dispose of a national asset to fill private pockets,” Mr. Nyindam stated.
He argued that Telecel has not demonstrated any special technical or operational expertise that staff and management of AT (formerly AirtelTigo) do not already possess.
According to him, Telecel had earlier promised to invest $500 million after acquiring Vodafone Ghana but failed to do so, a situation he fears could repeat itself if the government allows another deal.
Mr. Nyindam claimed that Telecel was already indebted to the tune of $400 million, adding that the company only seeks to benefit from AT’s over three million customers to expand its own base without making any real investment.
“The government must not surrender the capacity of a state-owned company to a private entity through majority ownership. There is no clear plan to protect the jobs and livelihoods of thousands of workers,” he stressed.
The Minority Caucus is therefore calling on the government to halt any discussions or agreements with Telecel regarding the proposed merger, insisting that the deal is not in the national interest.
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has suspended all fines issued by its Compliance Team on the country’s roads, effective Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Authority explained that the suspension follows feedback from the public and further consultations with stakeholders.
The Compliance Team’s enforcement exercise, which had been intensified in recent weeks, was aimed at ensuring that drivers and vehicles met all legal requirements before operating on the road.
However, the DVLA said it was pausing the activity to allow for more engagement and public education on the exercise before it is reintroduced.
While assuring the public of its commitment to promoting safety and compliance, the Authority emphasized that the suspension only affects the fines and charges being enforced by the Compliance Team.
It added that all legal requirements for drivers and vehicles to operate on Ghana’s roads remain in force.
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