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Ghanaians are to anticipate an upward evaluate in tariffs in July this yr because the Electricity Company of Ghana, Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) and different utility firms name for a rise in tariffs to assist enhance their work.
The Electricity Company of Ghana is requesting 148% enhance in utility costs whereas Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) additionally asks for 334% enhance in water tariffs.
The tariffs increment proposed by the utility firms have been vehemently opposed as critics dread it would compound the plight of Ghanaians.
Touching on the problem, seasoned journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr. blames the management of Ghana for this downside.
According to him, the leaders of the nation have extraordinarily upset Ghanaians.
Mr. Pratt defined that the appointment of individuals with out experience to be members of the Board of Directors of State enterprises is a main contributory issue to this problem.
In order to resolve these points, Mr. Pratt suggested the President and his appointees to “stop giving the State enterprises out as a token of appreciation to people for helping them to win elections”.
Source: Ameyaw Adu Gyamfi/Peacefmonline.com/Ghana
The Heartfelt Philanthropy Network and fellows of Elevate Africa Fellowship have visited the Street Academy in Accra to support its efforts to improve the welfare and development of children.
The visit formed part of efforts by the organisations to give back to the community and promote opportunities for children through education, healthcare and other social support programmes.
Ms Yvonne Abba-Opoku, Founder and Director of the Heartfelt Philanthropy Network, said the organisation had supported the Street Academy since 2019 because of its commitment to serving vulnerable children. Read More.
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Alberta Afia Asomaniwa Akoto, popularly known as “Landlady,” has declared her intention to contest as the Parliamentary Candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Okaikwei North Constituency.
In a statement shared on Friday, Ms. Akoto said Okaikwei North has been her home for more than 40 years, where she has lived among the people, shared in their joys and challenges, and built lasting connections with the community.
“I am in the race because I believe our community deserves dedicated service, a listening ear and a strong voice. I am ready to work with you, listen to your concerns and help build a brighter future for Okaikwei North,” she said.
“Dear Okaikwei North, your girl is here one of your own, ready to serve,” she added.
Ms. Akoto said service is not just a responsibility but a commitment to the people and the community they call home.
Having dedicated herself to serving and supporting the people of the constituency, she said she wishes to continue the journey of service with renewed commitment, greater dedication and a stronger vision.
Her vision, she noted, is to build on the progress made, listen to the concerns of the people, empower the youth, support women, create opportunities and champion development that benefits every community in the constituency.
“I believe that together, we can build a stronger, more prosperous and inclusive Okaikwei North,” she added.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
