A section of the public, especially fans of Ghanaian male rapper, Medikal and his ex-girlfriend, Fella Makafui, continue to seek reasons behind their break-up after it was rumoured last week that the relationship had fallen on rocks.
While the news circulated on social media, fans of the two were speculating if it was just a publicity stance or it was indeed true the two had split, but after sometime, Medikal’s tweet, apologising to Fella gave the public a clue that the relationship had lost its nutrients.
The tweet was not just enough, Medikal also went to Fella’s shop with his friends to make amends, but the Actress and entrepreneur sacked the AMG stars from her shop, indicating how furious she is with Medikal.
Also, Dancehall Artiste, Shatta Wale, together with his friends visited the Yolo star to advise her and apologise on behalf of medikal, but his efforts seemed to be fruitless.
Currently, there is rumour that Medikal was having a secret intimate relationship with sister of Fella Makafui, causing their break-up after Fella Makafui found out.
Meanwhile, reacting to the rumour, Fella Makafui took to social media to warn Ghanaians to keep her sister off her relationship matters.
Ghana| Atinkaonline.com| Porcia Oforiwaa Ofori
Medikal in secret relationship with Fella Makafui's sister?
Komenda accident: “Indiscipline on the rise among motorists” – NRSA
Mr. Kwame Koduah Atuahene, Head of Regulations, Inspections, and Compliance at the National Road Safety Commission (NSRA), has attributed frequent road accidents to indiscipline, which according to him, is on the rise among motorists.
The comment by the Mr. Atuahene comes after over 35 persons perished in a gory accident at Dompoase junction at Komenda in the Central Region.
More than 30 people perished in the ghastly accident which occurred on the Cape Coast -Elmina road in the wee hours of Monday, 13th January 2020. The accident which involved two buses collided head on at Dompuase junction.
The buses with registration numbers GR 5704-18 and GN 3780-10 were travelling to and from Takoradi respectively.Both drivers reportedly died on the spot. .
Over 50 people who sustained various degrees of injuries are currently receiving treatment at the Cape Coast Government Hospital in the Central Region.
Speaking on Atinka FM’s Morning show with host Ekourba Gyasi, Head of Regulations, Inspections, and Compliance of the National Road Safety Commission (NSRA), Mr. Kwame Koduah Atuahene said education on the safety on road have been heightened over the past years.
He added that motorists have become undisciplined to the extent that they ignore road regulations because they feel a big man will intercede on their behalf when they are apprehended for any road related offence.
He noted that the National Road Safety Commission has commenced investigations into the accident and that findings will be made public.
Asked if there was the possibility of shutting down public transport services whose vehicles frequently get involved in accidents, Mr Atuahene noted that regulations are being put in place and that if it gets to a point where transport companies need to be shut down the NRSA will definitely act.
Ghana | Atinkaonline.com | Vivian Adu Boatemaa
Ada West Assembly neglects ripped-off school block; students learn in the open
Students of the Anyamam Community D/A Junior High School have resorted to studying in the open after their school block was ripped-off by windstorm years ago.
The block still lie unroofed, a development which is hindering teaching and learning for the past few years since the natural disaster stroke.
Established in 1961 as a middle school, the Anyamam Community D/A Junior High School served Goi, Akplabanya, Lolonya and other communities that did not have middle school at the time until they got one in the 70s and 80s.
It is currently the only JHS which serves both public and private basic schools in the community, hence pressure on the school.
The situation has turned devastating after the roof of the four-unit school block with teachers staff common room was ripped-off by a windstorm over three years ago.
The Ada West Assembly’s attention was drawn to the situation to ensure that the roof was fixed to restore conducive teaching and learning but nothing has since been done.
PTA, realising the consequences of the continues stay of the roofless school block contributed to do the mortar works to the roof level and again solicited support from the Assembly to roof it but the Assembly remains unconcerned.
The situation presently is dire that, students conduct classes under their bush canteen shed, portions of the ripped-off block with palm and Coconut branches over to give them shades and others under trees.
Both pupils and teachers have to carry their learning materials to safety in the only two available classrooms at a drizzle.
Apart from students learning under such 17th century condition when Atinka News visited the school, teachers were found preparing lesson notes and marking assignments under trees as their staff common room.
Some parents who spoke to Atinka News on conditions of anonymity said the District Chief Executive, Adzoteye Laweh Akrofi has refused to tell them anything tangible during their several meetings with him.
The unpleasant development, both teachers and parents say has negatively affected 2018 and 2019 BECE results.
Ghana| Atinkaonline.com| Edward Graham Sebbie
Rice millers cry for financial support
"Huge filling fee was a bone of contention"- CPP Youth Organizer
National Youth Organizer for the Convention Peoples Party (CPP), Alhassan Basiru Nabila, has revealed that the 200k filling fee was a bone of contention within the party.
The Convention People’s Party (CPP) has announced ¢200,000 as filling fee for candidates who wish to contest on the party’s ticket as Presidential Candidates.
Persons vying for the National Chairmanship position of the party will pick the form at the cost of ¢100,000.
A statement signed by the Deputy Communication Director for CPP, Benjamin Nsiah, noted that the party seeks to encourage more women and the youth to contest the vacant positions in the party and so aspirants for the position of National Women Organizer and National Youth Organizer will file their form at a reduced cost of ¢20,000.
Candidates vying for the National Organizer and Vice Chairmen positions will file nominations at the cost of at GHS70,000.
Candidates will, however, pick nomination forms at a cost of GHS2000.
Interested persons have been advised by the party to pick up forms early so there can be adequate time to fill and file nomination .
Speaking to Ekourba Gyasi on Atinka FM’s AM Drive Tuesday, Alhassan Basiru Nabila, noted that the figure quoted for the flagbearer position was subjected to voting as other members of the party had opposing views.
He explained that as a democratic party the CPP did not want to impose any amount with regards to the filing fees hence the decision to vote. He added that the 200k was accepted unanimously.
“They were challenges with regards oh how much candidates were supposed to pay and so we could not have imposed. If you look at the figure it’s obvious it’s a bit outrageous even subjecting it to voting was tough. Myself I even voted against the figure but at the end those who were for it won because the Party need funds and so had to go with the majority decision.” he said.
Alhassan Basiru Nabila revealed that former flagbearer for the party, Ivor Greenstreet confided in him that the figure is on the high side and that he wished something is done about it to enable him consider whether or not to contest the position.
CPP has also approved March 8 as date for the party’s congress and it will be held in Kumasi.
Ghana | Atinkaonline.com | Vivian Adu Boatemaa
Retract and correct erroneous impression about us-EC to Classfmonline, Ghanaweb
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has registered displeasure in a news story by Classfmonline and also published by Ghanaweb on Friday, 10th January 2020, perceiving the publication as an attempt to malign the reputation and integrity of the Commission.
According to the EC, the publication with caption, “The public can’t dictate to us, we’ll work our plan for a credible poll-EC”, seeks to create the impression that the commission does not seek other views or opinions when taking critical decisions.
Meanwhile, the EC stated that despite the guarantee of its independence as enshrined in article 46 of the 1992 constitution, it does have consultations with stakeholders which include political parties, civil society organisations, media, and others in its quest to bring democracy to the doorstep all Ghanaians.
“The commission will however not compromise its stance on matters that are not in the interest of the nation and in clear contravention of the principles of electoral justice to the detriment of our electoral process and democracy,” the EC stated.
The EC therefore called on the two portals to withdraw the story immediately and correct the erroneous impression created about the commission.
“On this note, we call on the publisher of this article to retract and correct this erroneous impression regarding the commission’s justification of a new voter management system and a voters’ register,” the EC added.
Below is a statement by the EC:
Ghana| Atinkaonline.com|Porcia Oforiwaa Ofori
Bawumia launches NPA's digital product tracking command centre
The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has launched a digital Command and Control Centre for Bulk Road Vehicle (BRV) and an Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS) to be run by the National Petroleum Authority in collaboration with other key stakeholders in the petroleum downstream sector.
Speaking at the launch ceremony in Accra on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 Vice President Bawumia said the operationalization of the Centre, which would track the movement of all petroleum products in real time, would have several benefits, key among which is reduced revenue losses and greater efficiency in the control and distribution of petroleum products.
“As we all know, energy is critical to everything we do, from home to office and industry, and how countries manage their energy sector along the supply chain has become a very important issue around the globe. The Government therefore places high priority on the development of all sources of energy and their distribution to ensure availability of cheap, yet quality energy for the good people of Ghana,” he said.
Vice President Bawumia explained that an efficient and effective petroleum products distribution system is essential to the economic growth of the country, and it is for this reason that Government is committed to improving the movement of petroleum products within the country, whether it is by road, rail, water or pipeline.
He expressed worry about the network of illegal activities going on in the petroleum downstream industry mostly in the form of bunkering, smuggling of petroleum products and the dumping of products meant for export on the local market.
“It is estimated that these illegal activities cost the country over US$200 million per annum in the form of lost direct petroleum tax revenue, subsidies that do not get to the targeted constituencies, and abuse in transport claims for transportation of petroleum products among others.
“To put this in perspective, the revenue loss of about $200 million translates into nearly GHS1.1 billion annually, which is about 55 percent of the money needed every year to finance a full stream of Free SHS according to the 2020 Budget estimates.”
The launch of the 24/7 Command Centre had therefore come at the right time, he added, saying “This is yet another example of how we can leverage on technology to tackle some of the problems that continue to undermine our ability to build the Ghana we want.”
He charged the NPA to enhance and sustain the already initiated technological interventions such as the Petroleum Product Marking Scheme, the Bulk Road Vehicle Tracking and Volume Monitoring System, the Enterprise Relational Database Management System (ERDMS) and now the Electronic Sealing and Cargo Tracking System.
The Chief Executive Officer of the NPA, Alhassan Tampuli, announced plans by the Authority to deploy Automatic Tank Gauging and Stock Management and Monitoring Systems at retail outlets in the country to give the regulatory authorities such as the NPA and the Ghana Revenue Authority, real time view of petroleum product stocks and movements at all retail outlets and depots in the country.
Deputy Minister of Energy, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, assured of Government’s determination to address the capacity challenges facing the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company and the Volta Lake Transport Company in the distribution of petroleum products, indicating that the 98% of all petroleum products transported by road was on the high side.
Ghana| Atinkaonline.com
Akufo- Addo's commitment towards improving sanitation commendable-Jospong CEO
The Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of the Jospong Group of companies, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyapong has commended President of Ghana, Nana Addo Danquah Akufo Addo and his government for their persistent commitment to improving the sanitation situation in the country.
According to him, the president’s commitment to making Accra the cleanest city by his term in office has seen a tremendous improvement in Ghana as far as sanitation is concerned.
He said, in 2019, the sector saw a remarkable gain adding that, the coverage of solid waste collection improved extremely to 85%, while household toilet facilities improved from 15%-21%.
He also seized the opportunity to thank former Presidents, J.J Rawlings, John Agyekum Kufuor, Late John Atta Mills and John Dramani Mahama for their support over the years in tackling sanitation.
Mr Agyapong was speaking at the launch of the Jospong Leadership Conference, which is an annual gathering of leaders and emerging leaders in the Jospong and Zoomlion Groups.
The 7th edition of the conference held at the Pentecost Convention Centre was under the theme: “Jospong:Building the Future Together”
The conference was graced by great motivational speakers including President of the Worldwide Miracle Outreach, Dr. Lawrence Tetteh, Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre Rev. Dr. Sam Adeyemi and COP Nathan Kofi Boakye.
Since its inception in 2013, the conference has evolved to be one of the most important events on the Jospong calendar, attracting sought-after speakers both in Ghana and abroad.
Touching on some projects undertaken by the company in making President Nana Addo’s vision achievable, Dr. Siaw Agyapong said, in 2019 alone, close to 200 million was invested in environmental sanitation.
He noted the 400-ton Integrated Recycling and Compost Plant at the Accra Waste Recovery Centre near Korle Bu has so far created employment for 78 direct jobs and 1,400 indirect jobs.
Mr. Agyapong however revealed that, the 1,200-ton waste recycling facility for Kumasi which is near completion will employ 800 personnel adding that Similar facilities have been designed for the remaining 14 regions of Ghana.
He entreated his staff to continue to work harder together while harnessing their efforts to build the future of proper waste management.
“I will entreat all of us that as we build the future together let us live by our values which is the foundation of our culture and abide by the policies and procedures that we have developed for ourselves,” he said.
Ghana| Atinkaonline.com| Vincent Kwofie
GWCL, EPA and NADMO to supply temporary water to residents around river Tano
The District Director for Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), Mr. James Andam, says the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), Environmental Protection Agency and the GWCL are set to collaborate to supply a temporary source of water to residents closer to the Tano for use, while their main source of water is being treated.
According to him, the area where the chemicals diluted the water is different from where the Ghana Water Company Limited picks their source of water for treatment, hence the need for the residents remain calm.
“There’s no problem with the water we are treating for residents in the region and its environs. Where we pick our source of water for treatment is different from where the vehicle with the chemicals fell. We pick our water for treatment from downstream,” he explained.
Mr. James noted that, the Quality Assurance department of the GWCL has conducted test into the river and has assured the public of facilitating the necessary measures to make the Tano River safe domestic use.
Mr. James Andam made these assertions on Atinka FM’s Midday news on Tuesday 14th January, 2020.
Speaking further, Mr. Andam stated emphatically that, there has not been a recorded casualty as a result of drinking from the Tano water after the incident.
“We continue to inform residents in Techiman not to panic but have faith in us. Measures are far advanced to making the Tano River safe again for domestic use” Mr. James Andam pleaded.
Ghana | Atinkaonline.com | Kennedy Obeng
