400 rural women empowered to go into beekeeping

400 rural women empowered to go into beekeeping

Source:Ananpansah B Abraham (AB)

Some 400 rural women in eight communities in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District of the newly created Savannah Region have received training and livelihood empowerment to go into beekeeping business.

The one day training took place at Jilinkon on Saturday morning and afforded beneficiaries the opportunity to learn various techniques of beekeeping,including trapping of the bees into beehives,using protective clothing and harvesting of honey.

They were supported with beekeeping equipment after the training.

With full funding from Man & Nature in France,the three-years project is being facilitated by the Coalition for Development of Northern Ghana (NORTHCODE-Ghana),an NGO based in the Northern region.

The beneficiary communities are: Jilinkon,Soma,Jang,Wekora,Yoliyiri,Kodanyina number 1,Kodanyina number II and Yamuayiri;comprising 200 women and 100 men who are supposed to be supporting the women.

The project comes along with the construction of a Honey Processing Centre with an office complex and a warehouse were the pure honey would be extracted and processed for a ready market.

In an interview with Ghanawebs' Ananpansah B Abraham after the training,the Director of NorthCode-Ghana who doubles as Chairman of the Coalition of NGO's in Health in the Northern region,encouraged the women to receive the project with all their hearts in order to rip the full benefits.

He said they intend to teach the women how to fish instead of just giving them fish, adding that,they've got ready market for the women.

The French government he explained,is interested in helping communities which are around reserve areas to overpower their chains of poverty.

He said the idea of supporting these women in beekeeping was to help them generate income to add to their already existing stream of income,in order to keep them away from felling trees and converting them into charcoal to make money.

"The French government wants to help communities which are around reserve areas....The idea of supporting (women) in beekeeping is to support you to generate other income from beekeeping.Is because you don't have money,that's why you just go and cut a tree and convert into charcoal...It is not the fault of the women since,that is the only way she can get some money to feed the family.If you give that women something to do, she would not go and cut that tree... ,"he emphasized.

He disclosed that,the main emphasis of the donors' is to support,resource and train Community Resource Management Areas (CREMA) committee members to be active functional, and fully revamped.

CREMA committees he further stated,are to be given mobile phones among others to enhance their communication together with,NTFP to transplant in degraded lands in the rainy season.

He said they intend to ensure sustainable management and utilisation of natural resources,including approved farming practices,environmental protection,zero tolerance for bush burning and tree felling.

The Deputy Manager of Mole National Park,Mr.Festus Courage Agyayaw urged community members to take keen interest in the management of the Mole National Park and other protected areas.

He said when the park was developed,there was no much involvement of the fringe communities in its management and so,the community members didn't see the need and importance for the park.

Community members according to him,were largely denied access to the park with the fear that they would harm the animals.But with time,it was realised that the park cannot be managed without the assistance and involvement of the communities within which it is located.

He lamented the indiscriminate exploitation of our natural resources in the face of growing population, adding that, human beings have become endangered species in the midst of such activities.

He disclosed that,certain medicinal plants and animal species have disintegrated as a result of these unregulated activities.

Government he disclosed,has therefore,come out with a plan so that the communities,government,wildlife and forestry department can work together to promote sustainable exploitation of natural resources through the Collaborative Resource Management Policy.

He further stated that,in order to ensure protection of the park and sustainable resource management,the CREMA was formed to ensure community members use resources in a sustainable manner in the land that belongs to them and not in the park.
He appealed to members to allay fears that the government was going to use the CREMA to seize lands from the communities.

The assembly man for the area,Mr.Kasuga Philip thanked NorthCode-Ghana and the donors for blessing his electoral area with such a giant project.
He promised they were going to receive the project with full commitment and ensure the production of first class honey.

Among the equipment received are:140 beehives,bee stands,over 100 Wallington boots...

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Election 2020:don't be intimidated by NPP's lawless vigilante groups-Sawla NDC youth urges supporters

Election 2020:don't be intimidated by NPP's lawless vigilante groups-Sawla NDC youth urges supporters

The youth front of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba constituency has persuaded members of the party to remain unfazed in the face of unruly behavior by hoodlums of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).

At a function to inaugurate a 15 Member Youth Working Committee,the NDC constituency youth organiser,Yahaya Issahaku Kalusha pledged his unflinching support to the committee and urged members to remain resolute in protecting the ballot boxes come 2020 despite,the intimidatory tactics employed by NPP ruffians.

He said they were ready to match the NPP boot-for-boot and protect the fortunes of the party within the confines of the law.

"Lastly,to win election 2020 begins from now and not later.I encourage the youth and all party sympathisers not to be intimidated by the lawlessness of the NPP Vigilante groups.
As law abiding citizens,we will protect the ballot come 2020 notwithstanding the intimidation tactics employed by the NPP hoodlums called Vigilante groups.Indeed,we will match them boot for boot and we will do so within the laws of Ghana,"he said in a short address.

Whilst calling for unity among the rank and file of the party,the youth organiser appealed to members to follow party structures in addressing their grievances.

The youth declared 100% support for the candidature of former president John Dramani Mahama ahead of Saturday's presidential polls.
They said His Excellency John Mahama is the ultimate choice because,he's tried and tested,well marketed and well positioned to wrestle power from the stumbling NPP and continue with the numerous infrastructural projects he started.

The Northern regional youth organiser,Mr.Inusah Mahama,who inaugurated the Youth Working Committee,encouraged the Branch Youth organisers to work closely with the committee to effectively mobilise the youth and women.

According to him,the motto of the youth is,"winning election 2020 in 2019,adding that,we don't win an election in the election year.

He said they are aware of NPP's intention to instill fear and panic in the strong holds of the NDC and pledged that,they would not sit aloof but match them boot-for-boot.

He disclosed that,the color green has been adopted by the youth wing of the party across the country for all youth activities.

The Youth Working Committee as gathered by Ghanaweb's Ananpansah B Abraham,has the prime responsibility of looking into issues of security for the party,social media campaign,protecting the ballots and energising the youth for victory in election 2020.

The constituency chairman,Alhaji Moro Seidu applauded the youth for the initiative.
He said John Mahama will win the 2020 election.
He pledged his full support for the youth and that,he was going to commit his personal resources to make victory in 2020 a reality.

Speaker-upon-speaker,emphasized on the need for the party to reclaim their presidency and that unity and hardwork are key to that victory.

In attendance also were:the constituency Secretary and other constituency executives,branch executives,youth organisers from other constituencies,the women wing of the party and the media.

Source:Ananpansah B Abraham

Savannah regional minister interacts with chiefs and people of Canteen

Savannah regional minister interacts with chiefs and people of Canteen

The Regional Minister for the newly created Savannah region,hon.Salifu Adam Braimah has paid a working visit to the chiefs and People of Canteen Electoral Area in Damongo in the Savannah regional capital of the Republic of Ghana.

In a brief address,the minister disclosed that he has come to pay homage and to "show his face" to the chiefs and people of Canteen and to officially inform them that he has assumed duty as the regional minister.

He said he was not on a political visit and that,the region belongs to all of us, adding that, he was going to be father for all;whether NPP or NDC.

The ultimate goal of requesting for a new region he said was to propel development and to succeed in that,all hands must be on deck!
He said he would need the support of the people of Canteen to succeed.

Chief Cletus Zume who facilitated the session said Canteen to a large extent,has become noticeable to people who want to embark on development courtesy Canteen Yaara Development Association.

He said we have had the likes of the former president,His excellency John Dramani Mahama,the Deputy Chief of staff, Lawyer Abu Jinapor among others visit Canteen.And that their visits were not on political lines, but for the purpose of development and that,all these people are proud to associate with Canteen as Canteen Yaara.
He assured the minister of the full support of all Canteen Yaara in his administration and called on him to remember the people of Canteen in his developmental agenda. 

Mma Zelyatu who spoke on behalf of the women appealed to the minister to come to the aid of the people of Canteen with a public toilet and to initiate projects that would empower women.
The minister in response assured her that he was going to provide the toilet and that he was ready to work to enhance the livelihood of the people.

The chief Imam of Canteen applauded the minister for choosing to visit the community and assured him of the full support and prayers of the people of Canteen.He said the people of Canteen are in dire need of development and called on the minister to turn his attention to the community.

PAD FM's Ananpansah B Abraham interacted with the minister on the sidelines and asked him of his specific plans towards agriculture in the area.He indicated that Canteen has a lot of Agricultural potentials running from the days of "brigade" which saw communities in Canteen like Agric settlement,Agric extension and the Frafra settlements extensively embarking on Agriculture to feed the nation and sought to find out how the minister intends to harness these potentials for the development of Canteen and the region at large.

In response,the minister said his government was already embarking on a number of interventions in the area of Agriculture and it was his intention to continue and to strengthen such interventions in the area.

The minister as part of his familiarisation tour chose Canteen as his first point of call.He earlier on paid a courtesy call on the Yagbonwura after receiving a rousing welcome into Damongo from an enthusiastic youth.

The Salaga South MP was accompanied by his wife,the District Coordinating Director; Mr.Petro Philimon,the Regional Cooordinating Director;Mr.Baba Adam,the Deputy Regional Minister; Mr.Tika Samuel and party functionaries.

Source:Ananpansah B Abraham

Savannah region to get a police training school

Savannah region to get a police training school

The newly created Savannah Region is set to get a Police Training School which will be located at Busunu, a suburb of Damongo, the Savannah regional capital.

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr.David Asante-Apeatu whilst on a working visit to the area, disclosed that the President of the Republic, His Excellency Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo has taken keen notice of the recent rise in crime cases in the region and was forlorn about the situation.

In an address to the Yagbonwura and his elders at the Jakpa Palace in Damongo, he said part of his visit was to inspect the parcel of land allocated to the Ghana Police Service for the purpose of putting up a Police Training School and to observe the flash points of crime in the region for appropriate action.

The hitherto vast nature of the Northern Region according to him, made the work of the police very cumbersome and impeded their smooth and effective operations.
He was optimistic that with the help of the youth, crime rate in the region and district would be reduced to the barest minimum and law and order maintained for a sustained growth and development of the new region.

He further stated that, his continuous travel across the country and interaction with the people will afford him the opportunity to gather first hand information on crime rate and proffer solutions where prudent.

He congratulated Yagbonwura and his elders for attaining the status of a region-Savannah region, adding that, the Ghana Police Service was proud to associate with the newly carved Savannah region.

The Yagbonwura in turn applauded the Inspector-General of Police for making time to visit the new region.
He made a passionate appeal to the IGP to effectively equip the police service in the region with the necessary machinery to enable them clampdown on crime and maintain law and order.

The IGP was in the company of the Director General of Operations at the Ghana Police Service, DCOP Simon Afeku;other Commissioners of Police, the Northern Regional Police Commander, DCOP/Mr.Timothy Yoosa Bonga; the West Gonja District Chief Executive, Hon. Saeed Muhazu Jibreal and other high powered officials of the Ghana Police Service.

Source:Ananpansah B Abraham

Savannah region:Stop blame game and let's unite for victory-NPP youth organizer elect

Savannah region:Stop blame game and let's unite for victory-NPP youth organizer elect

The youth organizer-elect of the ruling New Patriotic Party in the newly created Savannah region,Mr.Mahama Akati,has urged the youth of the party to dispel rumors surrounding the defeat of certain aspirants in the regional election and unite for victory in election 2020.

He said the just ended regional elections of the party was a true test of democracy and the delegates have spoken,adding that,"what lies ahead of us is to deliver the Damongo seat for Lawyer Abu Jinapor and clinched another resounding victory for the party come 2020".

"Let's unite as a youth of the party and deliver victory for the Lawyer Abu Jinapor and the NPP in the constituency.In every election,there will always be winers and there will always be losers.There will equally be rumor mongers.But after election,we dispel the rumors and come together as one to fight a common course.In party politics,we can't all get our heart desires at the same time.There is time for everyone. I promise to personally lead the crusade in Damongo constituency to get Lawyer Abu Jinapor elected as MP and clinch another resounding victory for the NPP,"he said.

The regional youth organiser was addressing youth of the party at Damongo, the Savannah regional capital, as part of his familiarisation tour and interaction with the youth of the region.
He expressed appreciation to the youth for the warm reception and the confidence reposed in him to serve them at the youth front, assuring them of his full support in times of need.

He chided them against denigrating and attacking the person of prominent figures of the party in the constituency such as Lawyer Abu Jinapor.

The Deputy Chief of Staff he noted,had no direct hand in the victory or lost of any candidate and that,the tendency to mislead or assume the false position of dragging his name into the election outcome is most unfortunate and should not be countenanced by any true member of the party.

He said the least the youth of Damongo can do for this industrious young man is to appreciate and support him for all the good works and sacrifices,describing Jinapor as "a political messiah" sent to the people of Damongo.

The NPP as a party according to him,is bigger than any individual and that,people must learn to be gracious in defeat.

He averred that,his ultimate goal as a youth organizer is to work closely with the youth of the party across the region to deliver more than five parliamentary seats for the party in the 2020 elections.

He admonished the NDC not to tickle itself and laugh,stating that,"we are firm and solid on the ground to bundle Garlus out of parliament for Lawyer Abu Jinapor to take over".

The youth relayed their peculiar challenges to the youth commander and commended him for the bold,courageous and impelling leadership thus far.
They were confident that with Akati at the youth front,the NPP has a brighter future in the Savannah region.

Source:Ananpansah B Abraham

NDC polls:We'll 'retain' and reclaim our lost Salaga South Seat-newly elected chairman

NDC polls:We'll 'retain' and reclaim our lost Salaga South Seat-newly elected chairman

Business tycoon and NDC Chairman elect for the newly created Savannah region,Alhaji Imoro Seidu,has in a Sanguine disposition stated that,he was going to put energetic effort in retaining all parliamentary seats belonging to the party in the region.
In launching what he dubbed,"operation retain all seats in Savannah region and reclaim our lost Salaga South Constituency seat,"he said there was the need for the party to unite in making election 2020 victory possible.

Chairman "do all" as he's affectionately called,clinched a resounding victory at the end of Saturday's 1st ever Regional Delegate Congress of the National Democratic Congress in the Savannah region.

He polled a total of 170 votes representing 78% of the valid votes cast to beat his close contender,Alhaji Issahaku Jamani who obtained 37 votes representing 17% of the valid votes cast.Mr.Kofi Iddi,a businessman came third with a total of 11 votes translating to 5% of the valid votes cast.Two votes were unaccounted for.

The position of Deputy Secretary went to Bahie Amos who obtained a total of 118 votes representing 54% of the valid votes cast to beat his only contender,Viel Godsennor who polled a total of 102 votes representing 46% of the valid voted cast.

Mr.Malik Basintale and Mr.R.A Jalil went into the election unopposed for the positions of Communications Officer and Deputy Communications Officer respectively.

In a victory speech after the swearing in ceremony,the erstwhile chairman for Sawla,Tuna-Kalba constituency preached unity among the grassroots of the party,assuring that,he was going to work diligently to mend the broken ties in the Salaga south constituency;stating that, "We are leaving no stone behind".

He said,"I will like to put on record that the NDC shall retain her parliamentary seats in the Savannah region and we will make sure  unity is restored in the the Salaga south constituency for the NDC to reclaim the only parliamentary seat occupied by the NPP in the region.
Just before the 2016 general elections,the grassroot of the party was disjointed,hence,our inability to amass the needed votes from across the region.I want to assure the party that,with this new crop of executives put in place,we shall bring all on board to put up a good fight for the victory of the NDC in the 2020 general elections".

The Member of Parliament for Salaga North Constituency,hon. Mumuni Alhassan who spoke on behalf of all MP's in the Savannah region prior to the election,conveyed a message of "unity in diversity" and the need for all members of the party to be ready to sacrifice their little resources for the collective success of the umbrella family.
To demonstrate this,he personally donated a cash sum of $1,000 and another $2,000 on behalf of all MP's to support the work of the party in the region.

Meanwhile,Mr.Salisu Biawurbi,Mr.Ali Bakari Kasimu,Hajia Awudu Zenabu and Alhaji Inusah Mahama have moved in to occupy their analogous positions of secretary,treasurer,women organiser and youth organiser in the infant Savannah region pursuant to an earlier party election guidelines.

The party had earlier on stated in its election guidelines that,regional executives in the parent region can resign their positions and therefrom, assume their analogous positions in the newly created regions, further stating that,"all other vacancies that may be created as a result of the movement shall be filled through elections to be conducted by the party".

Below are the other contested positions,the votes and percentage tally of the votes obtained by the individual candidates:

VICE CHAIRMAN:
1. Alhaji Abubakari Abdulah - 87 votes (40%) (elected).
2. Hon. Sammy Bavuug Wusah - 49 votes (22%).
3. Alhaji Ibrahim Baba Zakaria - 84 votes (38%).
4. Rejected-0

ORGANIZER:
1. Braimah Abdul-Rasheed - 106 votes (48%).
2. Inusah Abdulai - 114 votes (52%) (elected).
3. Rejected-0

DEPUTY ORGANIZER:
1. Hon. Simon S. Belembe - 31 votes (14%).
2. Asumah Mahama - 90 votes (41%) (elected).
3. Muntala Tawfiq - 71 votes  (32%).
4. Zakaria Braimah Ewura  - 27 votes (12%).
5. 1 unaccounted ballot.

DEPUTY TREASURER:
1. Ibrahim Zakaria - 41 votes (19%).
2. Mahama Janda Tanko - 62 votes (28%)
3. Haruna Abdul-Aziz - 117 votes (53%) (elected).
4. Rejected-0

DEPUTY WOMEN ORGANIZER:
1. Hajia Masata Suraj Deen- 2 votes (13%)
2. Dawuni Zenabu- 10 votes (67%) (elected).
3. Hajia Asana Mahama - 3 votes (20) (elected).

DEPUTY YOUTH ORGANIZER:
1. Bawa Mubarik- 4 votes (17%).
2. Yahaya Issahaku- 7 votes (29%)(elected).
3. John Naporo- 2 (8%).
4. Abubakari Mohammed- 3 votes (13%).
5. Hajia Salamatu S. Saaka- 8 votes (33%) (elected).


ZONGO CAUCUS COORDINATOR:
1. Alhaji Sakibu Wakaso -66 votes (30%).
2. Mohammed Sulemama - 54 votes (25%).
3. Ewuntomah Abdul-Mumin - 99 votes (45%)(elected).
1 ballot unaccounted for.

Source:Ananpansah B Abraham

Savannah region NDC elects new executives today

Savannah region NDC elects new executives today

All is set for the first ever Regional Delegate Congress of the opposition National Democratic Congress(NDC) in the newly created Savannah region.

The election which is taking place at the Mahama Guest House in Damongo,the Savannah regional capital, would have a total of 229 delegates from all the seven Constituencies to the main conference,24 delegates to the youth conference and 16 delegates to the women conference.

About 30 aspirants are vying for the various positions including,the chairmanship slot which is keenly contested for by the immediate past chairman for Sawla/Tuna/Kalba constituency;Alhaji Seidu Imoro,former constituency chairman for Damongo;Alhaji Jamani Issahaku and business magnate;Mr.Kofi Iddi.

The other positions being contested for are:Vice Chairman,Deputy Secretary,Organiser and Deputy Organiser,Deputy Treasurer,Deputy Women Organiser,Deputy Youth organiser and Zongo Caucus Coordinator....

The positions of Secretary,Treasurer, Youth Organizer and Women Organizer are not contested for;as the incumbent executives for these portfolios in the hitherto Northern region have moved in to occupy these positions in the Savannah region.

The  Communications Director and Deputy Communications Director portfolios are going unopposed.

The election is being monitored by party bigwigs such as national executives and Northern Regional Executives.

The Election Director for Damongo constituency,Mr.Alhassan Hadi assured that,they were going to conduct the election in a credible and fair manner.
He gave the breakdown of the delegates as follows:

SAVANNAH NDC REGIONAL ELECTION-DELEGATES LIST;

YOUTH CONFERENCE DELEGATES;
1. Regional Youth Organizer -1.
2. TEIN Reps-4.
3. Constituencies-19.
Total=24.

WOMEN CONFERENCE DELEGATES;
1. Regional Women organizer- 0.
2. Tein reps-4.
3. Constituencies-12.
Total=16.

MAIN CONFERENCE DELEGATES;
1. Regional executives -4.
2. Former Ministers/Deputies-3.
3. MPs-6.
4. Former MPs-9.
5. Former MMDCEs-8.
6. Founding members-1.
7. Reg. Council of elders-2.
8. National council of elders-3.
9. Ambassadors/High commissioners-2.
10. TEIN reps-5.
11. Constituencies

-186.
Total=229.

SOURCE:ANANPANSAH B ABRAHAM

I'll ensure Savannah region becomes next "Bantama for NPP-NPP chairman elect

I'll ensure Savannah region becomes next "Bantama for NPP-NPP chairman elect

Humanitarian politician,Alhaji Iddrisu Sulemana has disclosed his binding commitment to painstakingly work towards ensuring the newly created Savannah region becomes the next "Bantama" for the ruling New Patriotic Party(NPP).

Professor Kalimonia as he's affectionately called,emerged victorious at the end of yesterday's 1st Regional Delegate Congress of the NPP in the Savannah region held at the Assembly Hall of Damongo S.H.S.
He polled a total of 88 votes representing 70.4% of the valid votes cast to beat his only contender,Nana Kwame Aboagye,the erstwhile Damongo constituency chairman of the party who obtained a total of 37 votes representing 29.6% of the valid votes cast.
Mr.Nana Kwame Aboagye resigned his position as constituency chairman to bid for the regional chairmanship slot following the creation of the new regions.

In a congratulatory message copied to Ghanawebs' Ananpansah B Abraham,the regional chairman expressed gratitude to the delegates for the confidence reposed,stating that,he would work diligently with all losing candidates to consolidate and deepen the democratic credentials of the party.

"My dear delegates,you indeed made the right choice and I promise to work assiduously to ensure Savannah region becomes the next "Bantama" for NPP.As a party,we believe in democracy thus, the other aspirants who vied for the various positions have not lost anything but only deepened our democratic credentials once again.I shall tap knowledge and wisdom from all to develop the party at all levels,"he pledged his troth.

The position of Secretary went to Mr.Haruna Iddrisu who garnered 50 votes translating to 40% of the valid votes cast to beat his close contender;Mr.Amadu Zakaria who polled 47 votes representing 37.6%.Mr.Awusi Mahama Natogma placed third with a total of 28 votes representing 22.4% of the valid votes cast.
The position of Organiser was won by Mr.Mohammed Tohir with a total of 50 votes representing 40% of the valid votes cast;the rest are:Frederick Tahiru-12 votes(9.6%);Salifu Dramani Jawula-30 votes (24%);James Kipo Sunhezi-33 votes (26.4%).
Mr.Mahama Akati won the position of Youth Organiser with a total of 91 votes translating to 72.8% of the valid votes cast to beat his close contender Mr.Majeed Issahaku Porous who obtained 26 votes representing 20.8%;the rest are:Dauda Eliasu Gbane-6 votes (4.8%); Abubakari Abdul-Samed Gbanso-2 votes(1.6%).

In a solidarity message delivered by the Communications Director,Mr.Mumuni Yahaya prior to the election,the NDC entreated candidates to be magnanimous in victory and gracious in defeat after declaration of polls,noting that,"Together as one, we move our region forward".
The party wished NPP well and ask them to remember to keep the peace,whilst assuring them of a responsible opposition in the region.

The General Secretary of the NPP, Mr.John Boadu who witnessed the election called on the executives to work together in a united front to win more seats for the party in the region.
He noted that the party,even though,should have been a force to reckon with in the region was currently not faring well considering that it has only one seat in the region from the last election.
The election was also witnessed by other bigwigs of the party such as the Deputy Chief of Staff, Lawyer Abu Jinapor,Managing Director of Ghana Water Company, Dr.Clifford Braimah inter alia.

Find below the rest of the portfolios,the total votes and percentage computation of the votes obtained by individual candidates:

1st Vice- Chairman:
1. Amantana Abudulai Pozo; 45 votes (36%).
2. Dr Amadu Musah Abudu; 80 votes (64%)-elected.

2nd Vice- Chairperson:
1. Hajia Zulfawu Amadu;82 votes (65.6%)-elected.
2. Haruna Alhassan; 12 votes (9.6%).
3. Jacob Dumakawe; 31 votes (24.8%).

Deputy Secretary:
1. Jebuni Kwabena; 26 votes (20.8%).
2. Sulemana Amin; 52 votes (41.6%)-elected.
 3.Abdul Rahman Kadiri; 47 votes (37.6).

Women's Organiser:
1.Tika Veronica; 21 votes (16.8%).
2.Mohammed Safia; 104 votes (83.2)-elected.

Treasurer:
1.Asumah Dabo; 13 votes (10.4%).
2. Mahama Mumuni Akotia; 40 (32%)-elected.
3. Abu Lutie; 28 (22.4%).
4. Majeed Ziblim; 22 votes (17.6%).
5. Issifu Sualihu Denkeri; 22 votes (17.6%).

Nasara Coordinator:
1. Losina Barikisu-; 56 votes (44.8%)-elected.
2. Buamani Macdonald Asumah; 4 votes (3.2%).
3. Mohammed Masahudu; 39 votes (31.2%).
5. Mustaphq Shafig Mettle; 18 votes (14.4%).
6. Abuabkari Kamel; 8 votes (6.4%).

Source:Ananpansah B Abraham

President Akufo-Addo spotted dancing in Church

Entertainment News of Monday, 20 May,2019

 Source:Ananpansah B Abraham//www.ghanaweb.com

Akufo-Addo spotted dancing in Church

President Akufo-Addo has shown he does not joke with the things of God after a video of his popped up at the St Anne's Cathedral at Damongo in the Northern Region.

Akufo-Addo was among the congregation who gathered at the Church for the usual Sunday Service during a tour to the Savanna Region.

Leading the way, Akufo-Addo danced joyfully to the offering bowl during offering time with other Church members and party executives, including government functionaries following suit.

In the few seconds video, the president exhibited his dancing prowess right from when he dropped his offering to when he took his seat.

Watch the video below:

We will remain captives to poverty if destruction of environment is not tackled-Catholic Bishop

We will remain captives to poverty if destruction of environment is not tackled-Catholic Bishop

The Bishop of the Diocese of Damongo and Chairman of the Ghana Prisons Council,Most Rev.Peter Paul Angkyier is with the conviction that,the people of the newly created Savannah region would continue to remain under the chains of poverty if the wanton destruction of the environment is not checked pronto.
In decrying the gravity of deforestation in the region,he said there was the fierce urgency of now;in tackling the menace, adding that,the church has been a lone voice in this crusade.

In a speech delivered on his behalf by Msgr.Tawoni Augustine at the St.Anne's Cathedral on the occasion of the visit of the President of the Republic,he reiterated the fact that,Savannah region has great agricultural potentials,which could contribute significantly to feeding the country if well developed.

"It is sad to note that for almost a decade now,the church has been a lone voice in the fight against the serious deforestation and attack on our environment.The Savannah region has great agricultural potential,if well developed could contribute extensively to the feeding of the people of this country.The issue of the deforestation in all corners of the region has to be addressed with great urgency;otherwise despite the positive economic indicators of development,we would still remain captives to the situation of poverty,"he forewarned.

Whilst describing the visit of the president as historic,he expressed gratitude to the president for the gift of the Savannah region and bear down on the commitment of the church to its further growth.
As a multi ethnic society,he emphasized the need for peace and the integration of the various ethic groups, stating that,"there can be no development without peace".
With specific reference,he said the chieftaincy disputes in the region have been a major source of division in some communities and a challenge to the development of the area.

The Bishop added his voice to the many voices calling on successive governments' to look seriously into the water situation of the people of Damongo,noting that,"Water is life".He charged the president to help address once and for all,the challenging situation of water supply in Damongo and its surrounding communities.

His Excellency Nana Addo Danquah Akuffo-Addo in his tour of the newly created Savannah region made time to worship with the Catholic faithfuls of the St.Anne's Cathedral in Damongo.
In his brief remark,the president hesitated to bring to the notice of the congregation the costly nature of chieftaincy disputes.
He said the amount of money government expended in resolving the Dagbon chieftaincy crisis would make the "mouth of the congregation open" if disclosed.

He said his government,since,assuming office has been waging a relentless war against galamsay and the devastation of our water bodies and land scale.
He assured the Catholic church which has been a lone voice in the fight against the depletion of the forest cover in the region that,they have found another partner and that partner is the government of Nana Addo Daquah Akuffo-Addo.

On the Damongo water situation,he revealed that there is good news and the good news is that,'this Thursday,that is when cabinet meets,they were going to consider a memorandum from the Minister for Water and Natural Resources and the Minister for Finance asking for approval for the Damongo water to be initiated.The water he said,would be drawn from the Yapei river,stating that,"Very soon,you will see work that would begin the installation of the Damongo water project and hopefully,very soon an end to the water problem which has been a big blight on your lives here".(Applaus).

The president was accompanied by the Minister of Roads and Highways,hon.Amoako Attah;the Minister for Regional Reorganisation,hon.Dan Botwe;the two Deputy Chiefs of Staff at the office of the president;regional ministers, MMDCE from the Savannah region;NPP General Secretary,Mr.John Boadu ad infinitum....

Source:Ananpansah B Abraham

'I am your close brother from a distance' - Akufo- Addo tells Savanah Region chiefs'

S/R:your 'blood' brother could be a distant stranger;I'm your brother from a distance-President Akuffo-Addo

President Nana Addo Danquah Akuffo-Addo has disclosed that he is more close in soul, time and place to the people of the newly created Savannah region than they can ever imagine.

At a Durbar with the chiefs and people of Wasipe Traditional Area in the North Gonja District of the newly created Savannah region as part of his three days tour of the region,he noted that in life sometimes, your own brother could be a distant stranger,adding that,"I am your close brother from a distance".

He expressed gratitude to the people for making Savannah region a reality after nearly 50 years of demands, agitations and petitions,noting that,it was historic and an honor to be the first president to tour the region.

He explained that he was in the infant region to lay the foundation and basis for development and urged the people of the area to work towards the upkeep of the region after diligent years of struggle.

To enable the Regional Cooordinating Council,of which he would be inspecting the grounds for construction,to take off smoothly,he revealed that he came along with eight vehicles to be presented to the regional officers to aid their work and promised to monitor closely from the Flagstaff house the work of the RCC.

On the Seismic Survey being conducted by the GNP under the Voltaian Basin for possible deposits of oil and gas at Sakpala,Mankarigu and Yagbon-Daha,he said there will soon be feasibility studies by experts to identify and ensure the natural resources in the area, including salt are put to good use.

The president took the opportunity to tour the Daboya Smock and Weaving centre and promised to take steps to upgrade the centre to modern standards.

The Paramount Chief of the Wasipe Tradition Area in a speech delivered on his behalf by Gbenapewura Sung-Bore,appealed to the president as the mother of the region to bring more development to the area,'describing him as a visionary leader'.

He said the area was endowed with abundant natural resources such as salt, mineral deposits,fossil fuel,vast land and water that need to be tapped for development.

He disclosed that the district was in dire need of a hospital,tertiary institutions,military barracks and called on the president to consider upgrading the road from Busunu to Daboya;Daboya to Mankarigu as well as establishing the Smock Weaving factory in Daboya as part of the One District,One Factory policy.

The president was accompanied by the Minister of Roads and Highways,Mr.Amoako Attah;the Minister of Regional Reorganisation,Hon.Dan Botwe;the Northern Regional Minister; Mr.Salifu Saeed and the Savannah regional Minister, hon.Salifu Adam Braimah.

The next stop of the president would be at Damongo,the Savannah regional capital were he is expected to break the grounds for the construction of the Regional Coordinating Council.

Source:Ananpansah B Abraham

Mr.President:You've failed abysmally in fulfilling your promises-Savannah region NDC

Mr.President:You've failed abysmally in fulfilling your promises-Savannah region NDC

Ahead of president Akuffo-Addo's visit to the newly created Savannah region,the Communication Bureau of the opposition National Democratic Congress(NDC) has described his government as a monumental failure in the region.

In a five paged statement signed by the Communications Officer Hopeful (Unopposed), Mr.Malik Basintale and copied to Ghanawebs' Ananpansah B Abraham,the NDC said reality has caught up with the deceptive Akuffo-Addo led government, adding that,the president is a "national crisis" and a "big misfortune" bestowed on the people of Ghana for a period of four years.

According to the statement,the current government apart from failing to fulfil the many promises made to the people of the region during the 2016 electioneering campaign,has intentionally abandoned multifold projects started by the then John Dramani Mahama led administration in the region such as;the Ghc757,750.00 Daboya Smock Weaving Factory which started in 2014, the Busunu-Daboya-Mankarigu road project,the Sawla Hospital project which until recent times was put on hold,the $35 million Damongo Water Project among others.

Portions of the concluding part of the statement read,"Mr.President,we cannot conclude without speaking about the Promises you gave this  region whiles campaigning in 2016 and even after.You promised the people of Bole a She Processing Factory to recruit about 1,200 people,  1Million dollars,1Warehouse,1Ambulance,1student-1Chocolate,more  than 100Dams et  al. Mr.President where are the projects?And Why haven’t you completed the Only Teacher Training College that was started by H.E John Mahama in Bole?Or is it A Case of Political-opponent “Mafiarism”!All other constituencies are still waiting for Same...Mr. President you again promised to add six additional boreholes to the existing ones the last time you visited His Royal Majesty in Damongo.Where are the projects?Before the 2016 election,the then running mate and now Vice President of our Republic,Dr.Mahamadu Bawumia made a promise to the good people of Larabanga that your government was going  to build an Islamic Senior High School for them if you won power.Thankfully you did  and Dr.Bawumia is absolutely no where to be found even in a Re-denomination.Mr. President where is the project?"

Read below the full statement:

Below is the full Press statement:

SAVANNAH REGION NDC PRESS RELEASE.

THE IMPENDING VISIT OF THE PRESIDENT NANA ADDO DANKWAH AKUFO-ADDO INTO THE NEWLY CREATED SAVANNAH REGION

DATE: 16TH MAY , 2019.

The Attention of the Regional Executive Committee of the NDC have been drawn to the visit of the President Mr. Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo to the Savannah Region starting from Saturday the 18th of May to Sunday the 19th of May 2019.

Just as already in the public domain, We are already fully aware of the abysmal failure and the awful fact that time has Fast caught up with this Governments lies and deceptions upon Having exhausted close to three years at the helm of affairs without acquitting themselves creditably relative to all benchmarks of governance, be it the economy, unemployment, health, corruption, infrastructure, Sanitation, Security among others, But We as a region were more astonished upon going through the Presidents itinerary and realizing the sneaking of projects to fit promises of His and also Twisting of Project biographies just to Claim them.

We therefore first declare this Guile Attitude of the Akufo-Addo led Government a National Crisis and a big misfortune perhaps bestowed upon us for a period of 4- Years.

However, we proceed, in setting the Records straight so as not to get you Misled again Mr.President and to save you from the constant Embarrassments even though we had wished to touch on the case of our NPP brother Mr. Albert Diwura, The Deputy CEO of the Ghana Export promotion authority who have deeply embarrassed this Region being a Native, for his alleged involvement in first aiding the CEO of the authority to extort monies worth Millions of Ghana Cedis from the state and personally spending Ghc93,112 just on rent and have since refused to appear before the public service commission for fear of being trapped.

We welcome you into our Region and say to you Amaraaba as we pray that you Enjoy the smooth Ride on the Road from fufulso-Sawla. The road Your predecessor H.E John Dramani Mahama and the NDC constructed after Your Former boss JAK Promised and Failed for 8 good years.

Indeed We begin with the Daboya Smock Weaving Factory.

Smock known in local parlance as 'Ngbanye waje' is a popular business in Daboya and its environs. Almost every household in the area is engaged in the smock business. History States that the business was started by a clan in Daboya called 'Bakaranbasi family'. This family lived close to the river bank in Daboya town. Indigenes from Daboya enclave drive the larger part of their income from this business. In light of this, the President John Mahama in June, 2014 decided to direct a proposal to the Ministry of Trade and Industry through EDAIF to establish a factory called 'smock factory or Kore Factory' for it. The proposal got an agent approval from the Ministry with EDAIF as the funding agency. A committee was quickly set up of mainly the beneficiaries to stir the affairs of the project. The total cost of the project was estimated at about GHc757,750.00 for which the EDAIF will fund GHc607,750.00 and the Assembly provided GHc150,000. The project was supposed to be in two phases. The first phase which involved the construction of the physical structure costing GHc250,000.00 was completed in October 2016. The second phase that was suppose to Kick start after 2016 and was simply supposed to be the provision of inputs such as dye, thread, pegs, local dye pits, 'kore' , 'korokoro' etc. for the take off was never followed by the Government as a result of the fact that the DCE with his team either knowingly or unknowingly decided not to access the rest of the fund that is still sitting in the EDAIF account waiting for disbursement. Hence, its current state.

Mr. President this May be the worst level of incompetence exhibited by your Government in the fourth Republic “ Where the meal has been cooked by your predecessor and yet You refuse to serve it to the people due to insensitivity. “

We further expect You Mr.President to have a rough feel of the remaining phase of the Busunu-Daboya-Mankarigu road you have abandoned and for the Fear of Allah to complete it for our brothers, Fathers and mothers there just as You must do too for the Bridge across the white Volta as you Promised and have since Failed.

The Sawla Hospital project.

Upon the Rising Health cases in the Sawla-tuna-Kalba constituency, H.E John Mahama and His Executives saw the Need to construct a Standard hospital to meet the rising Health needs of the people. This saw the Commissioning of the district hospital to be built to the standard of modern hospitals but unfortunately We left power before its completion. We are saddened to inform you that the ongoing district hospital in Sawla, which was awarded to VAMED construction firm as part of five others across the country with the current Savannah Region getting three (Sawla- Tuna-Kalba, Central Gonja and East Gonja districts) was kept on a hold by your Government until recent time that it commenced construction again due to perhaps the presidents visit. If this is not shear wickedness and insensitively, then what is it? considering the number of lives it’s completion earlier could have saved. H.E John Mahama upon awaiting the completion of the Hospital and due to the Rising spread of diseases in the district gave some Quick measures such as CHPS compounds like Goyiri, CHP compounds at kawie, CHP compounds Gbegu and kong, CHPS Compound at Kunfusi, Amongst others.

In Fact Two ambulances were donated to the Sawla Health centre and St. Joseph Health Centre In Kalba, So Incase Just when one of those is mistakenly pointed out to you on your trip as your achievement, Mr.President, Don’t be Misled!

Last but not the Least is the Yapei water project .

Efforts to give potable water to Yapei dates back to the early days in 2009 under the NDC administration and this was under the Sustainable Rural Water Project under the Community Water and Sanitation Agency. It was continued under the same NDC but this time under H.E John Mahama’s administration and this was under the same project but had advanced to where feasibility works were being done and advert placed to award the contract.

There was a funding challenge as a result of the scope of supply following the change from underground water (which was low) to drawing from the river. A Netherlands NGO partnered with the District assembly to provide separate water system to Yapei. Polytanks were erected, Cables and pipes were laid to the river source and abandoned for security reasons. Unfortunately the cables were removed by thieves from underground. This infuriated the donors and so they pulled back.

During the first quarter of 2016, the District Assembly under the NDC entered into a contract with Pump tech to do two things:

ToMountpolytanksatYapei,KusawguandSankpalawherepipeswillbe provided and water drawn from the Fufulso Water System at Ntereso using tanker services. These started at Kusawgu and Sankpala before the end of 2016.

2. Toconductfeasibilityworksandalsoprovidebillsofquantities(estimates) for the extension of water from Ntereso to Yapei and Ntereso to Buipe. This was done and presented to the general assembly of the Central Gonja District Assembly again before we left office.

The idea was to present to CWSA and other donors for the extension of water finally to Yapei.

Until Of recent times, where we heard of the presidents plans to Visit the site, it had been abandoned as one of the numerous abandoned projects of H.E John Dramani mahama.

The water is still being drawn from the water system we established at Ntereso which is currently supplying water to Fufulso/Junction, Nyanwuripe, Ntereso, Yipala and Kpatakpla.

Ladies and Gentlemen these are the Records of that project set straight.

Mr.President, We cannot conclude without speaking about the Promises you gave this region whiles campaigning in 2016 and even after.

You promised The people of Bole A Shea Processing Factory to recruit about 1,200 people, 1Million dollars,1Warehouse,1Ambulance,1student-1Chocolate,more than 100Dams et al. Mr.President where are the projects? And Why haven’t you completed the Only Teacher Training College That was started by H.E John Mahama in Bole? Or is it A Case of Political-opponent “Mafiarism”!

All other constituencies are still waiting for Same.

Mr. President, Damongo being the Regional Capital Has a very peculiar problem of constant shortage of Water and as such the NDC Government made Further facilitation’s in ensuring that this project met the light of the day.

It saddens us to state emphatically to the effect that, $35 million Damongo water project that was sent to parliament for approval was shut down and has since not been visited, which means your government is simply not committed to that project because it was just a matter or Stretching the remaining 10% of project facilitated and ensuring that all mechanical works be done. Mr. President you again promised to add six additional boreholes to the existing ones the last time you visited His Royal Majesty in Damongo. Where are the projects? Before the 2016 election, the then running mate and now Vice President of our Republic, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia made a promise to the good people of Larabanga that your government was going to build an Islamic Senior High School for them if you won power. Thankfully you did and Dr.Bawumia is absolutely no where to be found even in a Re-denomination. Mr. President where is the project?

Car parts dealers and merchanic’s in the region are suffering

Drug store operators are suffering.

Provision store owners don’t make significant profits anymore.

Bread producers and sellers are suffering as they recently went on strike. Savanna NABCO workers are suffering.

Agric recruits in afforestation are suffering.

Our Farmers are suffering.

Market women are suffering and above all

Your own party Foot-soldiers and contractors in the region are nothing to write home about today.

Mr. President everybody within the Savannah Region is virtually suffering or showing symptoms of an impending Crisis as your Government have left us here with nothing but Excruciating poverty and no signs of a better tomorrow.

With all the Above We hope that Mr. President you will not be first to Crack the biggest Lie and deception in this visit of yours as we will be on standby to set the records straight and we further leave you with the Phrase “You can brag of having the Savannah Regional Promise of H.E John Mahama fortunately Created when you assumed office, But you cannot Boast of A SINGLE Project and achievement within the Region”

Long Live the Savannah Region! Long Live the NDC!!

ISSUED IN DAMONGO ON THE 16th MAY 2019.

SIGNED:

MALIK BASINTALE DEP.NR-COMMUNICATION OFFICER

For: NDC-SAVANNAH REGION

Source:Ananpansah B Abraham

Let's collaborate to make Savannah region a model-Catholic Bishop

Let's collaborate to make Savannah region a model-Catholic Bishop

The Bishop of the Diocese of Damongo and Chairman of the Ghana Prisons Council,Most Rev.Peter Paul Angkyier has called for a close stakeholder collaboration to develop the infant Savannah region.
As a new region,he said there was the need to learn from the the older regions in mobilising our potentials for development.

In addressing the regional minister who paid a call to him at the Catholic Secretariat,he reiterated the fact that,we all have to look in the same direction to make the region a model.

"If we don't listen to one another,then you will see that we are going to miss a number of opportunities.And since we are beginning,it is good to learn from the older regions to see how we can mobilise together;mobilise our potentials for development.After all,the purpose of the region from my side or the side of everybody is to promote development...I think that,if we all are looking in the same direction,certainly,we will be able to make this region a model and that is my prayer and wish...So, these are just a few reflections I want to make:the peace, the environment and collaboration of stakeholders .That we are able to listen to one another to push this region forward,"he said.

He stated that,the purpose of the church is to help government develop the nation, adding that, most of the interventions of the Catholic Church is about human promotion,whether it's health, education inter alia.
The intention of the church in speaking publicly against the administration of some government interventions according to him,has never been to sabotage, but to help improve the system;citing the NHIS which happen to be the brainchild of the Catholic Church as an example.

He emphasized the need to bring everybody on board and not to leave some people behind,because we think we now have the region,stating that, " no contribution is little, even if it's the smallest".

He applauded Peace and Development Radio(PAD FM) for the instrumental role it played in the fight against rosewood harvesting and charcoal burning. He said even in the midst of intimidation, the radio station stood up to defend the course of the environment, society and posterity.

The Savannah Regional Minister,hon.Adam Salifu Braimah said,it will be a grave mistake to ignore the church which is more on the ground in terms of development than any other institution.He promised to provoke a social interaction between the church and government;and to rope in the minority tribes who are actually majority in the region for development.

On the environment,he disclosed that,he was tasking a nine member committee to tackle the issue of rosewood harvesting and the unauthorised operation of Chinese companies within the region.And that,all these activities couldn't have been happening at the blindside of our chiefs.
The minister informed the Bishop that,the president of the Republic will be in the Savannah regional capital on Sunday,19th May,2019, and would like to take the opportunity to worship with the Catholic Church.

A local reporter,Mr.Ananpansah B Abraham emphasized on the need for the committee so tasked to work closely with the local media for a collective success in the fight against illegal logging and commercial charcoal burning.

The regional minister was accompanied by the Regional Coordination Director,Mr.Mohammed Baba Hamed and the District Coordinating Director,Mr. Petro Philimon.

Source:Ananpansah B Abraham.

Savannah region: electricity to be extended to five communities in West Gonja District

Savannah region: electricity to be extended to five communities in West Gonja District

The District Chief Executive(DCE) for West Gonja District,hon.Saeed Muhazu Jibreal has disclosed that five communities within the newly created Savannah regional capital, Damongo, will soon have electricity extended to them.

In a live interview on PAD FM Friday evening,the DCE said since 1998 when Damongo township got connected to the national grid, little has been done to extend electricity to the surrounding communities and growing settlements.

In responding to a question by the host,Ananpansah B Abraham known in radio circles as "AB for short" on growing concerns and demands for electricity extension by residents of Canteen New Town,Frafra settlements number 1 & 6;who recently mounted "a No Lights, No Vote Bandwagon" and other parts of the district,the DCE reiterated the fact that,electricity extension is very dear to his administration.

This commitment to electricity extension according to him,was demonstrated last year when he started "something small" on electricity extension in Damongo township and beyond.
He assured the host that he was going to extend electricity under the District Development Facility (DDF) to communities such as Canteen New town,Frafra settlement(1 & 6),Hangaline and some other two communities in the district.
The funds according to him,are ready and pending approval by the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development,adding that,this time around,they are going to mount the poles and do wiring instead of just providing electricity poles.

"AB,I am assuring you and reassuring you that we still have some facility-the DDF (District Development Facility) money worth about Ghc227,000 which I'm going to put into electricity in five communities(emphasis) and the communities are: Canteen New Town at all cost; it is going to be number one,St.Anne's Frafra settlements number 1 & 6;you remember they came here and told you-"No Lights;No Vote-tell them they will vote because I'm going to provide them lights,Hangaline and other specific areas are also included.And this time around,we are not just going to provide poles like we did after the last extension exercise.The mounting of poles will go alongside wiring...So as I speak, I've forwarded the budget to the Ministry of Local Government for approval. If they don't approve it,you can't spend.The money is ready...,"he reiterated.

He also disclosed that there is a 2016 DDF facility which he is going to invest in putting up an ultra Modern Electronic Library Facility as pledged something ago in an interview with the host.The library he said,is going to be located in the heart of the town for eazy accessibility.

On the recent clearing of refuse dumps led by the District Assembly,he removed the mask surrounding the controversy when he pointed out that it would have cost the assembly a whooping Gh95,000 to clear each of the seven (7) dumping sites with each of the refuse dumps carrying more than 5 cubic tonnage of refuse.And that it took the intervention of the current Deputy Chief of Staff,Lawyer Abu Jinapor, to get the Tipper Trucks,Caterpillar and the other heavy equipment to execute the work.
The District Assembly he disclosed,only contributed diesel to fuel the machines which is even in arrears.The hitherto quarterly Ghc40,000 Landfill contract that the district had with Zoomlion has been cancelled and that the assembly now only has a quarterly Gh45,000 fumigation contract and clearing of gutters and Sweeping of the major streets which cost the assembly Gh40,000 a quarter.

He applauded PAD FM for championing the campaign that kept the assembly on its toes to clear the refuse dumps.
The host appealed to the DCE to consider putting incinerators at the newly cleared refuse sites for garbage collection which he said the assembly was going to consider.

He pledged to close down the BrivyWelss Wood Company located in Yipala by Monday,adding that,the structure will completely be razed after one year.The Chinese according to him,have promised to convert the wood company to a Tomato Processing Factory that would provide jobs for the teaming youth,reason why the assembly is still considerate in its decision to completely tear it down.

He entreated prospective farmers to register under government's Planting for Food and Jobs program.He said prices of farm inputs such as fertilizer under the program would be halved for farmers.The registration process according to him,has been decentralised this year with Agric officers visiting the electoral areas to register farmers.

Development he concluded,is a collaborative process and all hands must be in deck beyond partisan politics to propel development in the district and newly created region.

Source:Ananpansah B Abraham