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Tarkwa–Nsuaem celebrates Queen
The chief and people of Dompim in the Tarkwa -Nsuaem municipality of the Western Region, last Sunday held a thanksgiving service to celebrate and thank God for the life of their Queen, Nana Angaba 11, who had reigned for 20 years.
The event was to mark also the contribution, leadership, and role of Nana Angaba in the history and development of Dompim, a farming and mining community.
Nana Angaba, now 78, was enstooled on May 1, 2001.
The ceremony attended by the Member of Parliament for Tarkwa-Nsuaem and Deputy Minister, Lands and Natural Resources, Mr George Mireku Duker, the Western Regional Minister, Mr Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah and the clergy, was used to solicit funds for the reconstruction of the Dompim palace, which was destroyed during clashes on August 26, 2020.
Preaching the sermon from Psalm 51, the Head of the Christ Divine Church (CDC), Rev Felix Joe Entsiwah, told the congregation that it was appropriate to thank God for the wonderful things He had done for Dompim and the Tarkwa -Nsuaem community.
He noted that the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Mr Benjamin Kesse and Mr Duker were sons of Dompim playing great roles in the political administration of the Western Region.
Rev Enstsiwah said “God has been our Helper and has blessed Dompim all these years. Indeed, we are also thankful to God for the life and reign of our queen, Nana Angaba 11. We are grateful and Dompim must thank God for this. Today’s service is befitting one.”
The Western Regional Minister, Mr Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, also reiterated the blessings God had showered on Dompim despite some security and leadership challenges that had rocked the community.
He told the congregation that Dompim helped secure support of about 90 per cent votes for Mr Duker, who was elected MP for Tarkwa -Nsuaem Constituency in the 2020 elections.
He said, the needless chieftaincy dispute which had engulfed Dompim for some years now, must end and that, no group of persons should be allowed to disturb the peace and progress of the area by installing quack chief.
He stressed: “Development must come home. Our palace will be rebuilt and inaugurated next year but we need the supports and prayers of everybody.”
Chief of Dompim, Ohyeawora Bianowah 1V, thanked God for the leadership of Nana Angaba 11 and urged Dompim to remain united and support the palace.
From Clement Adzei Boye, Dompim
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
