The group could not fathom why Bawku Central constituency was left out in the appointments of ministers, deputy ministers and other relevant positions by President Akufo-Addo despite numerous competent persons from the area who could support execute government’s transformational agenda.

[contextly_sidebar id=”XB7VJIf1OYUNlpp0SvVp5KJ4eKn8zLyG”]Speaking at a press conference in Bawku on Saturday, spokesperson for the group, Bagura Yahuza, argued that, the immense contribution of the constituency to the party’s victory over the years cannot be underestimated hence they must be compensated with an appointment.

He mentioned Lawyer Mohammed Tahiru, Lawyer Majeed Amandi, Agbanwa Gabiana, Seidu Abdulai among others, as competent persons who can help the President succeed if given the opportunity.

Mr. Yahuza intimated that, President Akufo-Addo must appoint one of their own to his government by close of March, 2017 or incur their wrath.

“The Bawku Central constituency has always remained faithful and loyal to the NPP since 1992. In fact, the constituency has contributed significantly in both human and financial resources, as the largest contributor of votes to the NPP’s fortunes in the Upper East Region.

“Despite our loyalty to the Danquah-Busia-Dombo political tradition, none of our active and competent members in the constituency has been appointed to serve in the ministerial positions of Nana Addo’s government. We are appealing to president Nana Addo that by the end of March, he should include our own in his government or else we will advice ourselves accordingly. If we are pushed to the wall, we shall leave the NPP to join other parties”

Meanwhile, on the appointment of a Municipal Chief Executive for the area, the group is of the strong conviction that, either Mr. Abubakar Iddrisu Bawa or Amadu Moqtar be considered by the President to serve the people of Bawku.

“We know of some party executives already in Accra trying to manipulate to their advantage who should be appointed the MCE for Bawku.  Any appointment apart from the two names will not be in the best interest of  President Nana Addo.”

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By: Frederick Awuni/Citifmonline.com/Ghana

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Sarkodie, featuring Akwaboah, paid tribute to the late singer by remaking the late singer’s most popular track that shot him to fame in 1999, ‘Kokooko’.

He expressed his condolence to the bereaved family, and said Ghanaians would remember his contribution to highlife music in the country.

Below is the track by Sarkodie

About the late musician

Daasebre Kojo Gyamenah who became very popular with the ‘Kokooko’ hit which featured Lord Kenya, who’s now an Evangelist.

The highlife singer died after a short illness at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.

The Kokooko track at the time, was one of the major fusion of hiplife and highlife in Ghana, and meant a successful career for both musicians.

In 2006, Daasebre was imprisoned in the United Kingdom for possession of drugs and was later acquitted of the offence.

But this didn’t stop him from releasing another album called ‘A Friend In Need’.

The song became a hit on Ghanaian radio charts with the popular songs ‘Seetei’, ‘Wafom’, ‘Ahuofe’.
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By: citifmonline.com/Ghana

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This is in line with the USAID-RING ‘orange-fleshed sweet potato’ project, implemented to improve the beneficiaries’ income levels and by extension advance nutrition in the targeted communities.

The USAID-Ghana Mission Director, Andy Karas, supervised the maiden orange-fleshed sweet potatoes harvest festival held at Nyensung in the Gushiegu district, which attracted major stakeholders in the agric sector.

He reiterated the USAID’s commitment to combat malnutrition in Northern Ghana.

“Through Feed the Future, the U.S. government’s initiative that works to end global hunger, Ghana is a priority country. Here in Ghana, we focus on the northern regions and are working to reduce the prevalence of stunted children by at least 20 percent. Stunting is caused by lack of nutrients, and it leads to reduced growth, development and prospects. By fighting stunting, we are ensuring thousands more children across the north have the opportunity to reach their full potential,” Andy Karas explained.

He said the USAID would deepen its partnership with district assemblies, smallholder farmers, agric extension officers and other relevant institutions to achieve the project’s goal.

Andy Karas touted the University for Development Studies (UDS) as a major partner in the project’s implementation.

“We partner with district assemblies to improve the nutrition of families throughout northern Ghana. We partner with the University for Development Studies to produce orange-fleshed sweet potato vines and to train agriculture extension officers to grow and store the crops.”

He emphasized the nutritive value of the orange-fleshed sweet potato, saying, “We partner with women to show them how to turn this vegetable into delicious and nutritious dishes like porridge, fried chips and stew dishes.”

According to Andy Karas, the project in 2015 was piloted in some selected communities where 400 women received support of 100,000 vines.

“That year, we harvested 25 metric tons of healthy potatoes. Due to this success, we supported more than 2,000 women this year. These women planted 1.5 million vines on 100 acres this year; acres that will yielded 250 metric tons of orange-fleshed sweet potato.”

The Gushiegu District Chief Executive, Seidu Abdulai, revealed that the district received a budgetary support of over GH¢1.2million for the 2015/2016 approved work plan under the RING project.

“The estimated amount for 2017 is GH¢998,000.00. For OFSP alone, this year, the district spent a total of GH¢34,901.32 for the cultivation and management of cultural practices in 7 communities including Nyensung, which alone has a total of 34 households who were supported by this intervention with ploughing, seeds and farm tools.”

Seidu Abdulai commended the USAID for complementing the assembly’s developmental efforts in areas such as livelihood, nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene and governance.

The USAID is the lead U.S. government agency that works to end extreme global poverty and enable resilient, democratic societies to realise their potentials.

The USAID supports Ghana in increasing food security, improving basic healthcare, enhancing access to quality basic education and strengthening local governance to benefit all Ghanaian people.

Through Feed the Future project, the U.S government’s global hunger and food security initiative, the USAID is collaborating with the Government of Ghana, the University for Development Studies and the Peace Corps to promote the cultivation and consumption of “Alaafei Wuljo” in the 17 districts of Northern Ghana.

The OFSP is expected to improve the health of thousands of women and children in Northern Ghana.

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By: Abdul Karim Naatogmah/citifmonline.com/Ghana

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