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Voters hail Lordina, La Dade-Kotopon MP
Mrs Lordina Mahama, wife of the president-elect on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr John Dramani Mahama, was among some high profile women that voted at the Next Page International School in La during the presidential and parliamentary election.
She was accompanied by the Spokesperson of Mr Mahama, Mrs Joyce Bawa Mogtari.
The next high profile female voter at the polling station was Ms Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, the Member of Parliament for the La Dade-Kotopon Constituency who successfully retained her seat.
They were the attention of voters and all present at the station and went through the process peacefully.
Mrs Mogtari, who spoke briefly to the press expressed satisfaction about the peaceful and calm atmosphere within which people were voting.
She was rather uncomfortable with the pace of the exercise.
The La Dade-Kotopon MP also expressed satisfaction about turn up and urged residence to value their civic rights.
Ms Sowah was confident her good works in the constituency would drive the constituents to vote massively for her.
For the few voters The Spectator spoke with, it was exciting see the former First Lady in person because they have mostly seen her on television.
In separate chats, they heaped praise on Mrs Mahama for her humility and philanthropic work.
By Victor A. Buxton
The Western Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), ACFO I Cecil Addo, has completed a familiarization tour of major corporate and industrial institutions across the Western Region to strengthen partnerships and enhance fire safety preparedness.
The tour covered key organizations including the Bank of Ghana, GOIL PLC, Ghanstock, Western Terminals, Zen Terminal, Keda Ceramics, Takoradi International Company (TICO), Volta River Authority (VRA), Harlequin Oil and Gas, and Western Serene Atlantic Hotel.
During the engagements, the Regional Commander encouraged management of the institutions to prioritize proactive fire prevention measures by incorporating strict safety protocols into their daily operations.
Discussions also focused on improving fire readiness and strengthening collaboration between GNFS and the corporate sector.
As part of the initiative, GNFS presented firefighting equipment, including Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) extinguishers, as well as Fire Extinguishing Balls, to support workplace safety.
The institutions expressed appreciation for the outreach and pledged to support regular safety audits, joint emergency drills, and potential Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnerships with the Service.
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) Western Regional Command has intensified its flood safety awareness campaign by educating more than 800 pupils of Tessark School in Kweikuma, Sekondi, on flood prevention and safety measures.
The sensitization programme, led by ADO I Linda Afua Pongo, highlighted the role of citizens in preventing floods and the preparedness of the Fire Service in responding to flood-related emergencies.
Pupils were cautioned against indiscriminate disposal of refuse into drains and gutters, a major cause of flooding in communities.
The officers also educated the children on the dangers of playing or walking in floodwaters, chasing objects carried away by floods, and attempting to cross gutters or weak bridges during heavy rainfall.
They were advised to share the safety messages with their families, monitor weather forecasts, and develop household emergency plans.
The programme forms part of GNFS’s ongoing efforts to promote flood safety and protect lives, especially during the rainy season.
Pupils and their families were encouraged to contact the Service for emergency assistance whenever flood threats arise
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