Damongo:Applications for transfer of votes in limbo as network adapter,UPS devices breakdown

Damongo:Applications for transfer of votes in limbo as network adapter,UPS devices breakdown

The applications for the transfer of votes and proxy voting has been brought to a standstill in the Savannah Regional Capital, Damongo.

This follows a total breakdown of a network adapter and an Uninterruptible Power Supply/Uninterruptible Power Source(UPS) devices.

The network adapter is used to communicate over a network and generate Internet Protocol(IP) address,whilst the UPS is used to "bridge the gap" and protect critical loads from main supply problems,including spikes,fluctuations, voltage dips,complete power failure using a dedicated battery.

Prospective voters,who wish to transfer their votes to their respective electoral areas to enable them vote in the 2019 referendum and District Assembly Elections have been left disappointed as a result of the situation,which has been pending for three days now.

When contacted,the District Electoral Commissioner disclosed that,the matter has dully been reported to Accra for further action.
He disclosed that,until the matter is tackled from above,there is little they can do at their level to salvage the worrying trend.

Residence who are worried over the situation have appealed to the electoral commission to come to their aid in order not to disenfranchise prospective voters.
They stated that,a national exercise of that character shouldn't have commenced without checking on the functionality of devices at the district,wondering how they will catch up with the rest of the districts across the country.

The Electoral Commission (EC) opened applications for the transfer of votes and proxy voting on Friday,October 25, 2019.
The applications will be received at all of EC’s district offices across the country until Sunday,November 4, 2019.

All security personnel who wishes to take part in the special voting,but do not have their votes in their respective districts are expected to do so,from 25th October,2019,to 4th November,2019.

Source:Ananpansah B Abraham (AB)

IDIF:Damongo to get $50K Cassava Processing Factory-DCE discloses

IDIF:Damongo to get $50K Cassava Processing Factory-DCE discloses

The District Chief Executive of West Gonja,hon. Saeed Muhazu Jibreal has revealed that the West Gonja District is set to get a $50,000 Cassava Processing Factory as part of the One District,One Factory flagship program being implemented by government.

In response to a question from a blogger/freelance journalist,Mr.Ananpansah B Abraham on the progress of work on the IDIF in the district at a meet the press series,he said 50 out of 189 applicants are to be selected to own and manage the factory.

According to him,the delay in the implementation of the program in the district is as a result of the lack of investor,adding that,the district has eventually been chosen to benefit from a $50k African Development Bank IDIF project.

"Under the IDIF,every district was tasked to send a proposal to the central government to sell to prospective investors.But unfortunately,we haven't had an investor because of where we are....We put forward a Cassava processing Factory to process gari, starch and many other products...What we did was to resend the proposal and God being on our side,about three months ago,I was called to Kumasi to attend a workshop under the African Development Bank.West Gonja has been chosen as one of the beneficiaries of a $50,000 IDIF under the Ministry of Special Development Initiative,"he said.

Under the One Village,One Dam initiative,he disclosed that dams have been constructed in the Kpiri,Mognori,Murugu and Laribanga communities.He further stated that,he has become aware of the broken down bridge under the IVID at Kpiri and that,the situation has been reported to feeder roads to ensure that a proper bridge is constructed for the people.He said the contractor has also been instructed to reconstruct the dam.

On electricity extension,he said his administration has extended electricity to some communities in the district and that,effort is being made to connect more communities, including Canteen New Town and Frafra settlements to the National Grid.

A total of 6,225 farmers in the district he said,were supported with subsidized agric inputs from 2017 to 2019 under the Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) initiative,whilst 25,000 certified improved cashew seedlings have been distributed to 446 farmers alongside with capacity building under government's Planting for Export and Rural Development programme.

As part of effort to reduce graduate and youth unemployment,he disclosed that,the National Builders Corps(NABCO) has since its inception in 2018,recruited a total of 409 graduates.The Youth Employment Agency,its twin sister from avaliable records,has recruited 453 young people under its various modules from 2017 to 2019.

Throwing light on the implementation of the Free SHS program in the district,he said so far,Ghc724,222.3 has been disbursed to cater for 2,527 students.The implementation of the LEAP programme has also seen a total amount of Ghc2,580,484 disbursed to cater for 11,347 beneficiary households,whilst 101 schools have been covered under the School Feeding Programme from 2016/2017 academic year to 2018/2019 academic year.

An account of Common Fund,GetFund and other donor sponsored projects such as the construction of KVIP toilets,drilling and construction of boreholes,completion of classroom blocks with ancillary facilities,procurement of electricity service poles and extension of electricity,major rehabilitation works, construction of CHPS compounds among others were given.

The District Coordinating Director,Mr.Petro Philimon in a welcome address indicated that,the meet the press which is a directive from the Minister of Local Government is aimed at disseminating government information and to receive feedback from citizens at the district level.
He reiterated that,the initiative which is first of its kind in the district,will go a long way to deepen democracy at the periphery through dialogue and accountability.

The common agenda of the district assembly in his view,is to eradicate poverty, diseases and hunger from the district.

Present also were:the District Police Commander,chiefs and opinion leaders, heads of institutions, students and the media.

Source:Ananpansah,B Abraham (AB)

Declaration of intent to contest as Assembly Man For Canteen Electoral Area-#WinWithAB

Declaration of intent to contest as Assembly Man For Canteen Electoral Area-#WinwithAB

Our help (And Victory) is in name of the Lord,the Maker of heaven and earth.
Fellow Canteen Yaara,compatriots,dear friends,ladies and gentlemen;my name is ANANPANSAH B ABRAHAM (AB) and I bring you warm salutations!

I have reflected soberly on the many loud and silent voices of members of our community. I have prayed fervently about the task ahead and my responsibility therefrom.
I have consulted widely with elders,opinion leaders,the gallant youth and women(my mothers), fathers,"children of our great community.
And haven't aggregated all these views and sober voices,I hold a strong conviction that I owe it a duty to God,my community and humanity to avail myself for the service of the community(the great CANTEEN) with you, for you and for us (in the larger interest).

In the spirit of service,winning with you and community development; I,ANANPANSAH B ABRAHAM (AB)(PROUD CANTEEN YAARO) solemnly declare my intention to contest for the position of Assembly Man for the Canteen Electoral Area.#WinWithAB.
MOTTO:Reformer with Results-Ready,Able,Willing.
CORE VALUES:Committed to community,dedicated to progress,accountable,action oriented, approachable, trusted voice, proven youth leadership,reviving communal labour....
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As a Servant-leader,my years of dedicated community service coupled with my work as a community development advocate and development journalist put me in a better position to appreciate the many challenges and problems of our community and people.

From the last District Assembly Elections of which I contested and lost to the glory of God,I gathered momentum and motivation to engage more with the community...I advocated more for our community knowing very well the God-given mandate I owed the great Canteen beyond winning an election.My advocacy(voice) has brought a lot of change in the community. And I have a lot of achievements to count in due course.I have been actively involved and in fact,in most cases,led the charge in every aspect of development within the community (Canteen).

It's my firm resolve to make Canteen Electoral Area a shining example.I am committed to the development of our community and dedicated to its progress.I am ready to work and maintain a close collaboration with all development agents/agencies within and without the community.I have started a journey of reviving the spirit of Communal Labour in our community with the support of the youth.And I am passionate about consolidating that.
It is my vision to unearth the many potentials of the youth and women of our community through self-help projects and programs.It's time to get a working Area Council within the Canteen Zone.Unit Committees through regular meetings and engagements,must be empowered to work for the community.I am ready,willing and able to inject the fresh energy and voice needed to realise all these and more.We shall surely see visions!

A campaign based on issues and the many success stories is my hallmark.It's a campaign far removed from petty name-calling and mudslinging.I am prepared and ready to run a clean campaign .It's all about AB's vision of a reformed Canteen Electoral Area.We are a blessed people in a promising community.We have no reason to lug behind.

I am a calm voice of reason.I bring on board a new vision.New Direction.Proven and responsible leadership.Service with excellence.Common sense solutions.The choice is yours to get results with #AB.

I appreciate the groundswell of support,love and prayers for team #AB by the teaming youth,women and well-meaning members of our community.This is by dint of our hardwork and dedication to the progress and development of our community over the years.This enthusiasm will surely manifest ransomely at the polls.Insha Allah!

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He had his early education at Canteen and St.Anne's respectively.
He holds a 3-Year Diploma in Basic Education from Bagabaga College of Education,a 4-Year Bachelor of Science in Public Administration from the University of Ghana and an international certificate in Community Radio,Youth and Advocacy from German Based DW Akademie.

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Site all decentralised departments of RCC at Damongo-Yagbonwura demands

Site all decentralised departments of RCC at Damongo-Yagbonwura demands

The Overlord of the Gonja Kingdom,Yagbonwura Tutumba Boresa I,has enjoined the Savannah Regional Minister to ensure that all the decentralised departments of the Regional Coordinating Council are located at the Regional Capital,Damongo.

Ghanaian Times and Daily Graphic publication of September 24,2019,advertised for the construction of regional offices in a decentralised manner for all the six newly created regions.

In the Savannah Region,of the four departments;North Gonja District will be hosting the Regional Health Directorate,Feeder Roads Department will be situated at Salaga in the East Gonja District,Regional Agricultural Directorate will go to Bole, whilst Damongo,the Regional Capital will host the Regional Education Directorate.

In an interview with PAD FM after a close door meeting with the Regional Minister,the Registrar of the Gonja Traditional Council,Mr.Abutu Kapori disclosed that it will be a betrayal of trust if Yagbonwura accepts a region with such dispersed departments.

According to him,the Overlord has directed the minister to relay to government that he has not accepted and will not accept such an arrangement.

"Yagbonwura wants all the regional departments to be sited at Damongo....This was the reason why he demanded for the region.Yagbonwura says if he was to be aware that this was the way the region was going to be structured,he wouldn't have demanded for it.When you look at the youth that came to my palace to protest against the decision,they are made up of different tribes.The teaming youth have indicated that they will feel highly betrayed and disappointed if the Overlord accepts such a decision, since that was not the region they fought and voted for,"he reiterated.

He appealed to the youth to remain calm whilst Yagbonwura intercede on their behalf to resolve the standoff.

The Regional Minister assured Jira that as a messenger,he will accordingly carry his concerns to the president.

The youth of Damongo under the auspices of Damongo Youth Parliament(DYP) in an earlier meeting with the Regional Minister and his entourage at the RCC maintained their earlier stance.They believe dispersing the coordinating departments will unnecessary increase administrative cost and affect the efficiency and effectiveness of these departments in coordinating development within the region.

"They said the decision to decentralise beyond the unsubstantiated justifications is an afterthought. According to them,instead of decentralising departments, let's rather concentrate on decentralising development and improving the working of the various district assemblies in the region.

We are fighting for the best interest of the entire region and not for an individual or some groups of people.We are the voices that must own the region and we must stand for the region for the seek of posterity,"Mr.Ananpansah B Abraham,one of the youth leaders disclosed in an interview with Akilu Gideon of PAD FM.

Meanwhile,the chairman of the liaison committee that canvassed support for the creation of the region believes the Overlord is not being given the right briefing.He argues that, the decentralisation is a state policy and once we're in a unitary state and not a federal state, the people of the Savannah Region must not be seen as taking a position that flouts state policy.

He stated that,practical decentralisation such that various departments are spread across the districts was key in the argument for the creation of the Savannah Region. And that the impression should not be created as if the Regional Minister was behind the current policy.

Most social media commentators have however,described his stance and arguments as flawed and lame, since the region must be owned by the people.

Source:Ananpansah B Abraham

NPP primaries:I swear to God;I will descend heavily on NDC destructors-DCE vows

NPP primaries:I swear to God;I will descend heavily on NDC destructors-DCE vows

The District Chief Executive for West Gonja,hon.Saaed Muhazu Jibreal has vowed faithfully,to deal with a stonyheart,any member of the opposition NDC who is contemplating destructing the upcoming NPP parliamentary primaries.

Ahead of the primaries scheduled for Saturday September 28,the NPP in Damongo constituency decorated the premises of Damongo SHS,which is to serve as the venue,with NPP flags and paraphernalias.

A situation which has since aroused political cross fire within the constituency with the NDC describing the action as a blatant disregard for the GES directive which bans political activities in Senior High Schools across the country.They expressed a determination to visit the premises to see things for themselves,calling on the appropriate authorities to investigate the matter and take the necessary action.

The DCE who got wind of the happenings,said on a local based radio station,PAD FM that,as chairman of the District Security Council,he will not countenance any attempt to destabilise Damongo and the district at large.He appealed to the NDC to stay away from the premises of the NPP primaries in their own interest.

He disclosed that,there was going to be heavy security presence and surveillance at the venue to deal compassionately with destructive NDC lawbreakers.

"I am asking:is this the first time a political activity is being held at DASS.Is NDC saying they've never held a program at the school...But I want to throw a caution,if you think you can take the law into your hands and fuel tension, I'll let the law take its course.You can be anybody,I won't joke with you.The NPP has the right to use the facility...What is the noise about this whole thing? I insist and I repeat myself; anybody who takes the law into his hands and goes there to cause any destruction, I swear to God that the law is going to take its cause,"he fumed.

He further stated,"NPP is having its program and non NPP members must stay off!....I have called the Regional Police Commander.I have called the District Police Commander and we are going to put surveillance there for 24-hours.Anybody who goes there to cause mayhem will he held responsible".

Meanwhile,the NPP in a press conference accused the incumbent MP as being behind the diabolic machinations to run down the their yet-to-be endorsed parliamentary candidate and destruct Saturday's primaries.

According to them,it's evident that former president Mahama was never denied access to the school premises as the NDC wants the unsuspecting public to believe.

They believe the current action of the NDC is aimed at covering up the incompetence of their parliamentary candidate,describing him as a massive failure.

Source:Ananpansah B Abraham

Branding of Damongo SHS in NPP colors blatant disregard for GES directive-NDC

Branding of Damongo SHS in NPP colors blatant disregard for GES directive-NDC

The Savannah Regional Communication Bureau of the NDC is raising red flags over the flooding of Damongo Senior High School in NPP colors.

Ahead of their parliamentary primaries scheduled for Saturday September 28,the NPP in Damongo constituency decorated the premises of the school with party flags and paraphernalias arousing political cross fire within the constituency.

The NDC in a press conference addressed by its Communication Director,Mr.Malik Basintale describe the action as a blatant disregard for the GES directive banning political activities in Senior High Schools across the country.

Recounting history, he said former president Mahama was ever denied access to the same facility in the name of implementing the so called GES directive.

He called on the appropriate agencies to investigate the matter and take the necessary action,since the action of the NPP was distracting academic work in the school.

Read the full statement below:

PRESS CONFERENCE BY THE SAVANNAH REGIONAL -NDC ON THE BRANDING OF DAMONGO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN NPP COLORS, THE ABUSE OF POWER AND FLOUTING OF GES BAN ON POLITICAL ACTIVITIES ON SECOND CYCLE INSTITUTIONS BY THE NPP.

26TH SEPTEMBER, 2019.

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen of the press.

Permit me to thank you on behalf of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for honoring our call even with the urgent nature of our invitation. As the fourth arm of governance, we appreciate your sense of duty whenever we call upon you and we wish to continue in that beautiful relationship we have been enjoying with you especially here in the Savannah Region.

Friends from the Media
Todays Press conference will be brief and straight to the point as we wish to expose and set the records straight on one of the hypocritical attitudes of the Akufo-Addo led Government that may soon undermine the beautiful democratical adherence we have been enjoying since the fourth republic.

We may all remember sometime back in August Last year(2018) that a letter was issued by the Ghana Education Service signed by the Head of public relations Unit, Cassandra Twum Ampofo, directing all Headmasters not to allow for political activities on various Senior High schools after a National Organiser aspirant Mr.Joshua Akamba of the NDC visited a Senior high school in the tempane district where students out of disappointment in the Failed promises of this Government decided to pour out their grievances of unhealthy living conditions in their institution. Mr. Akamba was immediately invited to the BNI quarters for questioning as to why he was found engaging in a political activity on that institution and a subsequent attempt to charge him before court for prosecution.

Mr. Dominic Ndego, the Headmaster of that institution was also Reprimanded outrightly by this government even at the backs of public and legal defence for the headteacher.

Ladies and gentlemen, this was quiet surprising to the general public most especially to political parties who contested before and in the 2016 elections because the Habit of costantly visiting senior high schools to hold political activities and campaigns was one very known to the NPP especially with the then running mate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia who was seen on several occasions visiting senior high schools around the country and giving them unimaginable promises on a daily basis. This attitude wasnt different with some other big-wings of the NPP such as Hajia Alima Mahama among others. Evidence to all the above will be provided in visual form for substantiation.

Friends from the media, a test to the directive given by this government in banning political activities on various second cycle institutions was seen when the former president of Ghana H.E John Dramani Mahama was embarking on his campaign to lead the NDC as flag bearer into the 2020 elections.

A letter was issued on behalf of the former president John Dramani Mahama in February this year 2019 seeking access to the Damongo Senior High school Assembly Hall where the program was to be held. Exactly 24 hours to the program a reply was given from the school authorities highlighting the ban of Political activities on various institutions and denying us access to the facility.

Friends from the media, Two days ago, the entire savannah region woke up to see the same Damongo Senior high school in full NPP gown as though the school had been auctioned to the NPP as a branch of their headquarters in damongo. The entire school currently has been branded in NPP colors and Posters/banners of Samuel Abu Jinapor and preparations by national, regional and constituency executives of the NPP are seriously ongoing there destructing academic work on the institution. This constitutes an infringement on the rights of the students, an abuse on the academic discourse and a violation of same GES directive re-implemented months ago.

The same Damongo Senior High school that was used as a test grounds in implementing the GES directive when the H.E John Mahama was visiting few months ago today is being used as the ultimate venue for the NPP’s Saturday primaries. What a shock!

We call on all the GES, civil society groups and all agencies concerned to investigate this matter and the necessary actions taken as prescribed. we can’t pride ourselves as people who practice democracy and the very actors of government who are supposed to uphold the dictates of the law being the lead culprits in flouting and abusing the same law.

We thank you all for coming.

-signed-
Malik Basintale
(Savannah Regional Com Officer-NDC)

Source:Ananpansah B Abraham

No amount of money sharing can win you Damongo seat-NDC chides Deputy Chief of Staff

No amount of money sharing can win you Damongo seat-NDC chides Deputy Chief of Staff

The National Democratic Congress in the Damongo constituency has taken a swipe at the NPP's parliamentary candidate,Lawyer Abu Jinapor,describing his chances of winning the Damongo seat as very thin on the ground.

In a statement signed by its Communication Director, Mr.Mumuni Yahaya,the NDC said it was reckless for the "sole tyrant of a candidate who works at the flagstaff house to flood his posters at undesignated locations,such as sign post and speed limits.

This they said was endangering the lives of drivers and pedestrians as it reduces visibility and breaches major traffic regulations.

According to the NDC,the Damongo seat is very safe and in good custody of the incumbent MP,hon.Adam Mutawakilu,adding that,"no amount of money and Kenkey sharing can safe the face of NPP from defeat in the constituency".

Read full statement below:

For immediate release

NDC Damongo Constituency Communication Bureau

16th September,2019.

Desperation clouds right reasoning of Damongo sole NPP candidate as reckless posting of posters endangers lives of passengers and pedestrians

The attention of the Communication Bureau of the National Democratic Congress of Damongo constituency has been drawn to the reckless posting of NPP parliamentary candidate's posters at unauthorised locations ahead of their parliamentary primaries.

These posters and flyers which have been flooded along the major streets and towns of Damongo constituency,have carelessly been mounted on sign posts and speed limits that are supposed to direct pedestrians and motorist.

Specific mention can be made of Buyanto,Achubunyo through to Tailorpe along the Damongo to Tamale road.

This unfortunate development is posing a danger to drivers and users of the road alike,as it reduces visibility and breaches major traffic regulations.

Drivers, pedestrians and residents alike have raised red flags about the situation and as a responsible opposition, we deem it very necessary to call on the appropriate authority to act as a matter of public interest.

All effort to get the 'Buipe borger who is soo desperate to capture power in Damongo at the drop of blood to take off these posters has proven futile.

It's important to note that,this singular act is not only against traffic regulations, but is highly illegal and breeches common sense.And the NPP Candidate who is tauted to be a lawyer should have known better...Does he expect us to elect him as an MP with this attitude of blatant disregard for the common law.

It's important to also remind the sole NPP candidate(or so he calls himself), who has succeeded in buying himself into the constituency that,the road which he is consciously making unsafe today with his desperate tactics was constructed by the NDC administration.

Also,the modern streetlights which came along with the said road project have become dysfunctional for months now without any effort to replace the faulty lamps.

We are also aware that an amount of 40 million dollars which was designated after the construction of the road (Damongo-Fulfulso road) for routine maintenence work has since been squandered by the current administration without a single of such maintenence work happening.

It should be a worry to the NPP that this "sole tyrant of a candidate who works at the flagstaff has shown clearly that he has no faith and hope in the chances of his boss, Nana Akuffo-Addo. Reasons why he is going round campaigning and trying to buy the conscience of the people to vote for him as MP and endorse John Mahama, the NDC candidate as president.This is a sign of ungratefulness!

It's important to remind the NPP and its "Money bag " that,posters don't win elections.The Damongo seat is safe and in good custody of hon. Adam Mutawakilu (Galus).

No amount of money sharing and Kenkey sharing can safe the face of NPP from defeat.The people of Damongo constituency are worth more than money.It seems the whole money in the flagstaff house is brought to Damongo,but that will not still safe NPP from a humiliating defeat in the constituency.

We can assure the NPP and their desperate candidate that we'll resist any attempt to endanger the lives of constituents in their wild thirst for power.

We wish to once again call on the appropriate authorities, particularly, the MTTU department of the Ghana Police Service,city authorities to act urgently on the matter in the larger interest.

Signed:

Mumuni Yahaya (aka Kiyoyo)

Communications Officer, NDC

0241279158


Source:Ananpansah B Abraham