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President Akufo-Addo Commissions Flowerpot Interchange To Ease Traffic And Boost Development

19Nov

By Enoch Ntiamoah SiawNo Comments

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President Akufo-Addo Commissions Flowerpot Interchange To Ease Traffic And Boost Development

On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo officially commissioned the Flowerpot Interchange on the Spintex Road, heralding a new era of infrastructure development for the nation. The state-of-the-art interchange represents a major step forward in addressing Ghana’s transportation challenges and fostering economic growth. The Flowerpot Interchange is a two-tier structure featuring a North-South flyover connecting the Burma Camp Bypass to Boundary Road and redesigned roundabouts to optimize traffic flow. For years, the Flowerpot Roundabout was notorious for its overwhelming congestion, with peak traffic exceeding 5,000 vehicles per hour. The completion of this project provides a long-awaited solution to this persistent problem. “This is not just an interch...

NPP has no solution to double track crises- NDC

16Nov

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NPP has no solution to double track crises- NDC

The vice presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, says the government has no solution to the multiple crises facing thedouble track secondary education system. Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum at a recent meeting with the clergy cautioned against the immediate abolition of the double-track system, stressing that such a move could jeopardise the educational future of many students. His remarks come on the back of the NDC’s pledge to end the double-track system when it wins the 2024 elections. Addressing NDC supporters at Gbiniyiri in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba Constituency on Friday to kick start her campaign tour of the Savannah Region, Prof Opoku-Agyemang, wondered howthe abolition of the double track would affect the edu...

NPP’S 12,000 km road construction claim a hoax – Dr Ofosu Ampofo

15Nov

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NPP’S 12,000 km road construction claim a hoax – Dr Ofosu Ampofo

The immediate past National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, has questioned the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government’s claim that it has constructed over 12,000 kilometres of roads across the country. After traversing many bad roads in the North East Region during the campaign tour of NDC’s vice presidential candidate, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, he questioned the government’s claim. Addressing NDC supporters at Bunkprugu on Wednesday Dr Ofosu Ampofo was disappointed at the failure of vice president Alhaji Bawumia to develop the road network in his home region.“I came here purposely to observe what Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, vice president of the Republic of Ghana for eight years has done for the people of the North East Region and I am saying it b...

3Jun

By Joana MensahNo Comments

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Ghana’s 2024 General Election: Key Facts, Concerns, and the People’s Perspective

As Ghana gears up for its 2024 general election, the nation is alive with a mix of excitement, anxiety, and hope. Scheduled for December 7, 2024, the election will see millions of Ghanaians voting to elect a president, members of parliament, and district assembly members. This article explores the essential facts, pressing concerns, and the sentiments shaping the nation's road to the polls. Key Facts About the 2024 General Election 1. Electoral Commission’s Role: The Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) is tasked with organizing the election. To enhance transparency and efficiency, the EC plans to implement a new voter management system designed to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process. 2. Voter Registration: Over 17 million Ghanaians have been registered ...