Weija-Gbawe MP Raises Alarm Over Persistent Power Outages

17Apr

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Weija-Gbawe MP Raises Alarm Over Persistent Power Outages

Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe Constituency and 2nd Deputy Minority Whip, Hon. Jerry Ahmed Shaib, has issued a strong call to action to address the persistent and unannounced power outages that have plagued his constituency in recent months. In an official statement released from Parliament, Hon. Shaib described the frequent blackouts—commonly referred to as dumsor—as a major concern, noting that they often occur without prior notice or communication from the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) or the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo). “These unplanned outages have caused widespread disruption to households, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and businesses,” the MP stated. “The consequences are dire, hampering economic activity, endangering lives, and compromisi...

Bagbin lifts suspension on four MPs, investigations to Continue

5Feb

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Bagbin lifts suspension on four MPs, investigations to Continue

Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Bagbin, has lifted the suspension on four Members of Parliament (MPs) effective Tuesday, February 4, 2025. The MPs were initially suspended for two weeks, starting from Friday, January 31, 2025, for their involvement in the chaotic scenes that erupted during the vetting of ministerial nominees. Although the suspension has been lifted, Mr Bagbin emphasised that investigations into the matter will continue, with a report to be compiled and presented to the House for further decision-making. "... A report will be compiled and presented to the House for further decision-making. This development marks a significant update in the Parliamentary proceedings, which have been closely watched following the recent disruptions," Mr Bagbin sai...

1Dec

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Tema West constituency in focus

The Tema West Constituency, which is one of the three constituencies within the Tema area, is a stronghold of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The NPP has consecutively won the seat in all elections in the Fourth Republic of Ghana. Tema West, which has 11 electoral areas and covers Tema Communities Two, Three, Five, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, SakumonoVillage, Sakumono Estate, Baatsona, Kotobabi, Lashibi, Klagon, Borteyman, King Solomon, Suncity, Promise Land, and Adjei Kojo. The constituency shares boundaries with Tema East, Tema Central, Kpone-Katamanso, and Krowor. Even though it has many well-developed communities, it has some slum communities, including the ‘Kiosk Estate.’ Business Tema We...

MP donates sewing machines, dryers to 1,000 apprentices at Ellembelle

26Nov

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MP donates sewing machines, dryers to 1,000 apprentices at Ellembelle

Some 1,000 seamstresses and hairdressers in the northern part of Ellembelle in the Western Region have taken delivery of sewing machines and hair- dryers from the Member of Parliament (MP), Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, as start-up kits. They also received seed capital as part of the second trench of donations to young women, totaling 5000, who had completed an apprenticeship training programme. Mr Buah made the donation at Nkroful during the NkrumaFestcelebrtion and also at the commissioning of an ultra-modern Community-Based Health Planning Services (CHPS) compound at Santaso in the Aiyinasi-North District. He reiterated his commitment towards youth economic empowerment through self-help projects and employment. Mr B...