S/R:Deputy minister hands over site for development of 300 hectors valley for rice production

S/R:Deputy minister hands over site for development of 300 hectors valley for rice production

The Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture,Mr.Sagre Bambage has handed over 300 hectors of farm land for the development of a valley for rice production at Kojope,a suburb of Busunu,in the West Gonja Municipality of the Savannah Region.

The field is to developed by the Ministry of Food and Agriculture under the Savannah Zone Agricultural Productivity Improvement Project (SAPIP) to support Government Flagship Programme:Planting for Food and Agriculture and is being funded by the African Development Bank. 

In handing over the contract documents to the contractor,the minister disclosed that with COVID-19,the importation of rice will be a challenge and therefore, government has developed strategies to increase rice production of which the country has great potential.

He said the overall goal of the project which is among three other projects was to transform Agricultural Value Chain for food and nutrition security,job and wealth creation as well as increase farmers' income through agricultural productivity and diversification.

The minister encouraged farmers to take advantage of the project when completed.

He urged community members to support the contractor, admonishing the contractor to as much as possible,use local labour drawn from the community to execute the project.

"We are here to hand over the sites to the contractor to commence work immediately...We thank the stakeholders,the consultants,the District Assemblies for their role in the design of these facilities.As we are handing over the sites to the contractors,you still have a role to play in monitoring the execution of the contracts,"he said.

The Municipal Chief Executive for West Gonja,hon.Saeed Muhazu Jibreal, expressed gratitude to the minister and the ministry for choosing the municipality to benefit from such a huge infrastructure project.

He recalled that the field chosen for the project was an area reserved for rice production in the 1970's, expressing confidence in the viability of the land to sustain the project.

The elated MCE disclosed that the project was so dear to his heart,reason why he made constant followups to ensure the project came to light.

He assured the minister that the field was going to be put to good use when completed to realise the overall goal of the project.

Mr.Felix Dramani,the Project Coordinator for SAPIP said the delay in starting the project was because they had to do due diligence and get the right consultants among other processes.

It was his hope that community members will take interest and put the facility into full use when completed, adding that,it was the determination of government to stop the importation of rice.

According to him,the more we import rice,the more we create jobs for others and create unemployment for ourselves.

He said it's always disheartening for government to spend so much money to develop such fields and at the end,they are not used.

He was however optimistic that the people of Kojope will take keen interest and utilise the huge infrastructure investment by government.

The Department of Feeder Roads (DFR) and the Ghana Irrigation Development Authority (GIDA) are the consultants who designed and are to supervise the construction of these infrastructure.

To this end,the acting director of GIDA,Mr.Andrew Akure Alabila,disclosed that like the previous projects that were handed over,the contractor is expected to construct protective bonds, access bonds,field bonds,culvets, irrigation facility,a drainage system of about 24 square meters as well as create farm and field roads of about 5 meters in width and 3 meters in width respectively around the allocated site.

He said as part of the monitoring processes and to put the contractor on his toes,they were going to hold monthly technical meetings as well as quarterly stakeholders meetings, pressing on the contractor to deliver on time and ensure quality work is done.

Mr.Alex Frimpong who represented the contractor from Ben Amanka Enterprise assured that the project was going to be completed within the stipulated eight months period and that quality work will be ensured.

The minister earlier on handed over 8km Damongo-Kpiri feeder road for construction and a 200 hectors of land for Foundation Seed Production by the University for Development Studies.

 

Source: Ananpansah, B. Abraham

2020 polls: NDC branch chairman supports campaign with motorbikes

 2020 polls: NDC branch chairman supports campaign with motorbikes

Mr.Musah Iddrisu,a branch chairman of the National Democratic Congress for the West Gonja Hospital polling station in the West Gonja Municipality of the Savannah Region has supported the party's campaign with motorbikes.

The successful businessman cum politician donated two brand new Alooba and Bajaj motorbikes as part of effort to strengthen the campaign activities of the party in the Canteen Electoral Area in the lead up to the December 2020 elections.

In addition,he supported the Constituency Communication Bureau with radio sets.

The youngest branch chairman further pledged to support the part with 100 pieces of plastic chairs.

He said his intention is not only to motivate the youth,but empower the base of the party with the necessary logistics interms of machinery to deliver victory for the party,adding that,"I am even more encouraged by the enthusiasm of the youth to do more".

The branch chairman,who is lauded for his continuous support for the party in the area encouraged the youth to work hard to secure a landslide victory for former president John Dramani Mahama and retain the incumbent MP in power for a consolidated development.

According to him,the suffering masses are yearning for the return of the messiah,"John Dramani Mahama,"who brings renewed hopes to Ghanaians and pledge his full support financially, logistically and personally to ensure the party succeed in rescuing the people of Ghana from the incompetent hands of the Akuffo-Addo led NPP government come December 7,2020.

The Constituency Chairman of the party,Mr.Sulemana Abdulai was full of praises for the branch chairman.

He commended him for the kind gesture, stressing that it has been a long time they have seen such benevolence from a grassroot supporter of the party.

The chairman,who is affectionately called "trouble" called on capable members of the party to emulate the good example of the branch chairman and come to the support of the party.

The youth organizer of the party at the Canteen Primary polling station,Mr.Abdulai Seidu Sumaila thanked the chairman on behalf of the youth, noting that such support is usual of him.

He pledged the youth were going to put the motorbikes into good use and work very hard like never before to ensure the party comes back on power.

He further prayed for the branch chairman, adding thet,the youth are always behind him.But like Oliver Twist,he requested for more support and encouraged other people to come on board and support the electoral area with such logistics and machinery support.

It can be recalled that the said branch chairman,Mr.Musah Iddrisu among others, supported over 100 residents of Damongo leaving in Techima to come down and register during the voter registration exercise.

Source : Ananpansah B. Abraham (AB)

We're poised for landslide victory--Sawla-Tuna-Kalba NDC

We're poised for landslide victory--Sawla-Tuna-Kalba NDC

The National Democratic Congress in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba constituency in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District of the Savannah Region has said it's poised to deliver a resounding victory for H.E John Dramani Mahama and the parliamentary candidate of the party in the constituency.

At a short ceremony held at Sawla to outdoor the constituency campaign team,the constituency chairman and leader of the team,Alhaji Salia Osman,affirmed the readiness of the entire team to work tirelessly towards rescuing Ghana from the incompetent hands of president Akuffo-Addo.

According to him,history was about to be made,expressing delight in the fact that the 'rescue mission' just begun in earnest in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba constituency with the inauguration of the campaign team. 

The track record of the NDC in the constituency he noted, far outweigh the NPP,adding that the NPP has no single record in terms of development in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba constituency.

He used the occasion to call on the rank and file of the party to unite towards consolidating the gains of the party, whilst noting that, Sawla-Tuna-Kalba constituency was the first constituency in the Savannah Region to outdoor its campaign team.

The Regional Secretary of the party,Mr.Sualisu Biuwurbi,outdoored the campaign team made up of all former constituency executives, all current constituency executives and the council of elders of the party. 

In administrating the oath,the Regional Scribe encouraged members of the team to work tirelessly towards returning H.E John Dramani Mahama to power,whilst retaining the parliamentary candidate of the party for a prosperous Ghana.

He disclosed that the NDC as a party was on a rescue mission towards salvaging Ghana from the clueless hands of family and friends Akuffo-Addo government.

According to him, a man on a rescue mission does not retreat nor surrender until the final victory is delivered,admonishing members of the team to hold the fort and return Ghana back to the path of decent democracy and development.

He said the details of the task the campaign team will be executing was to be disclosed to them at a close door meeting.

The Regional Chairman of the party,Alhaji Imoro Seidu cautioned the Jean Mensah led Electoral Commission against any attempt to manipulate the outcome of the polls in the Savannah Region. 

He said together with his regional executives,any attempt to foil the outcome of the elections in the Savannah Region will be resisted with all the might and strength.

In his subtle observation,the fast tumbling elephant party led by president Nana Addo Danquah Akuffo-Addo has already lost power and now on a diabolic mission to rig the elections.

He encouraged members of the party to remain steadfast as the future of Ghana and Savannah Region remain bright with the NDC.

The Regional Elections Director of the party,Hajia Fati Forgo said the future of NDC belongs to woman,noting that NDC has always given special recognition to women. 

She disclosed that the appointment of professor Jean Nana Opoku Agyemang as running made to former president John Dramani Mahama gives refreshing hope to all women in the party. 

Hajia Fati called on all women activists of the party to get out there and sell the message of hope of the party as contained in the peoples manifesto to the voter.

The Mandariwura of the Bole Traditional Area,Seidu Awusi,simply described the New Patriotic Party as a bunch of liars.  

He said the New Patriotic Party after using the Awusi Lodge belonging to him for their delegate congress failed to pay him the sum of Ghc6,000.00 as cost of rent.

He said the legacy of H.E John Dramani Mahama is visible enough for all to see, urging members of the party to remain united and join in the rescue mission.

Tunawura Buabreso of the Bole Traditional area, Alhaji Isaac Mumuni Dramani through his emissaries sent words of encouragement to the party. He prayed for nothing but victory for the NDC led by H.E John Dramani Mahama. 

The politician-now-turned chief declared his full support for the candidature of H.E John Dramani Mahama.

Kongwura Adamu Seidu Jinkurige I,who also sent words revealed that Ghana is currently in wrong hands,admonishing members of the party to eschew the past and unite for the victory ahead.

He said the return of H.E John Dramani Mahama is the only solution to the many challenges and mismanagement of the economy by the current administration.

The Member of Parliament for the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba constituency,hon.Andrew Dari Chewitey challenged the NPP to mention any single project they undertook in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba constituency.

He said the family and friends Akuffo-Addo government has not executed any single project in the constituency aside plagiarising projects started by former president John Dramani Mahama. 

He dared the NPP in the constituency led by the DCE to a debate with the party's communication team basically on development projects.

His colleague Member of Parliament (MP) for Salaga North constituency,hon. Alhassan Mumuni called on the people Sawla-Tuna-Kalba constituency to rally behind the Member of parliament and presidential candidate of the party. 

He described the member of parliament as a very hardworking and results oriented legislator who can take the constituency to the next level.

Present also were constituency and regional executives of the party, chiefs, a section of party members and the media.

Source: Ananpansah B Abraham

Politics is not about bloodshed,but competition over issues-Sindaa NDC Youth to Akuffo-Addo

Politics is not about bloodshed,but competition over issues-Sindaa NDC Youth to Akuffo-Addo

The Sindaa Youth of the National Democratic Congress in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District of the Savannah Region has lamented over the state of heightened insecurity under the Akuffo-Addo led NPP government.

According to the youth group which says NPP is synonymous to violence, insecurity has become the order of the day with numerous state sponsored attacks on innocent citizens such as journalist, religious leaders, political opponents, security agencies ad infinitum.

In a speech read on behalf of the group at an inaugural ceremony,madam Kipo Jennifa recounted the violence that characterised the Ayawaso West Wuogon bye-elections, the documentary titled "millitias in the heart of the city" by Ace Investigative journalist Manassey Azure and the recent attacks on voltarians and other innocent journalists and citizens during the just ended voter registration exercise to back their claims.

She reiterated the fact that the NDC has strengthened the global quest for inclusive democracy through the appointment of Professor Jean Nana Opoku Agyemang as running mate to the party's flagbearer, a decision they believe was giving the NPP a whole lot of sleepless nights.

The group wondered why the best of an NPP woman is to know how to shoot a gun at polling stations,admonishing president Akuffo-Addo to call his appointees and party members to order,whilst leading a violence free exemplary life himself.

In directing their lamentations towards the president, the group said: "Are we in a war? Politics is not about bloodshed but a competition over issues and ideas.May the souls of all those who lost their lives as a result of the recklessness on the part of the NPP government rest in perfect peace". 

They assured all constituents and citizens that the John and Jane ticket will restore peace and tranquility in the country and ensure that the protection of human lives becomes a key responsibility of government come January 2021.

The president of the group,Mr.Kipo Saaka called on Ghanaians to apply the Kuffour principle of "measure your leaving and cast your vote" to make a discerning decision of voting out the super incompetent Akuffo-Addo led NPP government that has so much overburdened the ordinary citizen for four years.

He said the NPP government has failed Ghanaians and cannot boost of any single achievement in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba constituency,adding that,"we are poised to ensure this rescue mission where we would have a reduced tolerant and peaceful government beyond family and friends;where primary healthcare will become free for all and where media and press freedom will be restored".

The Savannah Regional Chairman of the NDC, Alhaji Imoro Seidu,who chaired the occasion,commended the group for the bold initiative towards rescuing Ghana from the unacceptable path of economic and social mismanagement. 

He said the NPP government has already lost power,encouraging the youth to work more hard towards returning Ex-President John Mahama back on power for a prosperous Ghana. 

According to him, farming which is the main occupation of the people of Sawla-Tuna-Kalba constituency has become very unattractive under the current administration, pledging a restoration of the situation should John Mahama win the 2020 polls.

The Savannah Regional Secretary of the party,Mr.Sualisu Biuwurbi said the future of the youth of Sawla-Tuna-Kalba constituency is very bright in politics and under the NDC. 

He applauded the courage of the youth in standing up for the truth, adding that,His Excellency John Dramani Mahama is returning to government in 2021 with lots of hope and job opportunities for the youth.

Victory he said was assured for the NDC,further stating that,the rescue mission the party was embarking on require a lot of sacrifice and commitment beyond any monetary inducement.

The Member of Parliament for the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba constituency,hon.Andrew Dari Chewitey disclosed that the youth group has already prepared the grounds for the much awaited victory of the NDC come December 2020.   

He said the almighty God has already made the way for the NDC in the forthcoming polls, pledging his full support for the youth group.

Among other things,he said the NDC has embarked on massive visible infrastructure projects in the constituency,unlike others who are touting some nonexisting projects in a so called tracker that cannot be factually tracked. 

Also present was the MP for Salaga North,hon.Alhassan Mumuni,former appointees and Members of Parliament,regional and constituency executives of the party,cadres, chiefs, sympathisers and supporters of the party and the media. 

Source: Ananpansah B. Abraham

We're ever ready to debate Akuffo-Addo's Sawla-Tuna-Kalba DCE on development projects-Sindaa NDC youth

We're ever ready to debate Akuffo-Addo's Sawla-Tuna-Kalba DCE on development projects-Sindaa NDC youth

The Sindaa Youth of the National Democratic Congress has challenged the Chief Representative of President Akuffo-Addo in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District,Mr.Lawal Tamimu to a debate on development projects in the district.

According to the youth,the so called infrastructure tracker presented by the Vice President,Dr. Mahamudu Bawumiah is either full of ghost projects or stolen projects of former president John Dramani Mahama. 

In an address at the inaugural ceremony of the 'Sindaa Youth for the NDC',the president of the group,Kipo Saaka contested claims made in the tracker about infrastructure projects in the district under the current administration.

He disclosed that it had to take the smart borrowing under president John Evans Atta Mills of blessed memory and John Dramani Mahama as Vice President to birth the 147-kilometre (91 miles) Sawla-Damongo-Fulfulso road with other massive auxiliary facilities.

Aside the road project,he counted massive infrastructural projects such as the E/A Primary School and J.H.S at Sindaa,Sawla S.H.S, Sawla District Hospital, Sawla Community Centre, Sawla Market, rural electrification in a a good number of communities, CHPS compounds among others as the sole achievement of the erstwhile Mills-Mahama administration which cannot be plagiarised. 

He reiterated the fact that the visionary leadership of Ex-President Mahama saw the construction and upgrading of the University of Ghana Medical Center, Bank of Ghana Hospital, Ridge Hospital, the Tamale Teaching Hospital and the Ebola Treatment Center which is now accommodating COVID-19 patients.

The president of the youth group challenged Mr.Lawal,the District Chief Executive to mention a single infrastructure project executed by the current government in the health sector in the constituency, adding that,"we are ready to debate the DCE any day,anytime on development projects in the district".

He mocked at the fact that the best of Akuffo-Addo's achievement of a single ambulance donated to Sawla-Tuna-Kalba constituency under the One Constituency per Ambulance was long achieved in double folds by the siting NDC MP for Sawla-Tuna-Kalba constituency,Mr.Andrew Dari Chiwitey.

Madam Kipo Jennifa on her part said the free Senior High School policy is a good programme gone bad through incompetent implementation.

She said for any good policy to yield development,it should produce both quantitative and qualitative improvement in the lives of the people,but the free SHS with its attendant double track system where student-teacher contact hours has been drastically reduced with overcrowded dormitories can never guarantee quality.

She observed that it was debasing to watch disheartening videos of so called Akuffo-Addo graduates who were given past questions to read, pass and shame perceived distracted, disgracing the president at last through demonstrations borne out of frustration because,they couldn't answer the questions in the final exams.

On the economy, the young political activist said Dr.Bawumiah and his boss, the president have drained the confess of Ghana with reckless borrowing and mismanagement of the economy and don't deserve a single day at the seat of government beyond January 7,2021.

The Savannah Regional Chairman of the NDC,Alhaji Imoro Seidu said the NPP government has already lost power,encouraging the youth to work more hard towards returning Ex-President John Mahama back on power for a prosperous Ghana. 

According to him, farming which is the main stay of the people of Sawla-Tuna-Kalba constituency has become very unattractive under the current administration, pledging a restoration of the situation should John Mahama win the 2020 polls.

The Savannah Regional Secretary of the party,Mr.Sualisu Biuwurbi said the future of the youth of Sawla-Tuna-Kalba constituency is very bright in politics and under the NDC. 

He applauded the courage of the youth in standing up for the truth, adding that,His Excellency John Dramani Mahama is returning to government in 2021 with lots of hope and job opportunities for the youth.

The Member of Parliament for the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba constituency,hon.Andrew Dari Chewitey disclosed that the youth group has already prepared the grounds for the much awaited victory of the NDC come December 2020.   

He said the almighty God has already made the way for the NDC in the forthcoming polls, pledging his full support for the youth group.

Among other things,he said the NDC has embarked on massive visible infrastructure projects in the constituency,unlike others who are touting some nonexisting projects in a so called tracker that cannot be factually tracked. 

Also present was the MP for Salaga North,hon.Alhassan Mumuni,former appointees and Members of Parliament,regional and constituency executives of the party,cadres, chiefs, sympathisers and supporters of the party and the media. 

Source: Ananpansah B. Abraham