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Vice President commiserates with families of Volta Lake boat accident victims
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has led a government delegation to Krachi West in the Oti Region to sympathise with families affected by the recent boat accident on the Volta Lake near Okumah.
The delegation included the Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, the Member of Parliament for Krachi West, Helen Ntoso, the Oti Regional Minister, John Kwadwo Gyapong, the head of NADMO, Major (Rtd) Dr. Joseph Bikanyi Kuyon, officials from the Ghana Maritime Authority, and representatives of the security agencies.
The Vice President conveyed the government’s deepest condolences to the bereaved families and the entire community on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama and the people of Ghana.
She assured the affected families that the government would continue to support them as they prepare to bury their loved ones.
As part of the visit, the delegation presented relief items and safety equipment to the families and community members to promote safer transport on the lake.
Professor Opoku-Agyemang urged boat operators to strictly follow safety protocols and ensure that passengers are provided with life jackets and other protective gear before embarking on any trip.
She described the tragedy as a painful reminder of the need to prioritise safety on the country’s water bodies.
The Vice President said the government is taking steps to strengthen safety standards, enforce regulations, and provide the necessary logistics to improve water transportation, especially for communities that rely on the Volta Lake for travel and trade.
She encouraged all stakeholders to work together to prevent such incidents in the future.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana’s singing Prophet, Joseph Atarah, has released a video for his new song dubbed ‘Increase’. The video was directed and shot by renowned director, Sky Web.
The motivational video exhibits captivating dance moves, set against the vibrant and beautiful city of Accra. Prophet Atarah co-wrote the song with Nana Boateng.
Touching on the message during an interview on Hitz FM’s Daybreak Hitz, he said, ‘Increase’ is a motivational song telling people not to give up in their present situation. According to him, with determination and a relentless desire to succeed, God will make everything beautiful.
“As you trust in God’s plan, remember that ‘INCREASE’ is on the way. Just as seeds grow into harvest, your faith is growing into abundance. God’s got you, and His increase is surrounding you,” he added.
Prophet Atarah resigned from the military band in 2006 after an encounter with God to start his prophetic ministry and commenced his music journey about four years ago.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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President John Dramani Mahama, in in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has made donations on behalf of the people of Ghana to Jamaica, Sudan and Cuba to support those countries as they struggle to rebuild.
On behalf of Ghana, he donated over 2,400 bags of made-in-Ghana rice, assorted clothes, mattresses, made-in-Ghana cocoa products, bags of sugar, polytanks and other essential items to the victims of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica , Cuba , and the people of Sudan suffering from war.
The decision stems from Ghana’s solidarity with the affected compatriots.
President Mahama in his address during the presentation at the presidency, said the humanitarian items were worth GHC10 million.
He said 50 percent of the items will go to Jamaica, 30 percent to Cuba, and 20 percent to the International Red Cross for their camps in Sudan.
President Mahama said they appealed to private individuals among others who generously contributed towards the humanitarian course.
Foreign Affairs minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa expressed the country’s appreciation to institutions and private individuals who supported in raising the items.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
