The suspected rotten mackerel, with the brand name ‘Asahi,’ was allegedly imported by one Kofi Dokyi, owner of Dokyispo Ventures that deals in general merchandise.

The items were said to have been cleared on September 30 at the Tema Port to be sold on the Ghanaian market.

Residents of the area, who could not withstand the pungent stench, had to report the matter to the police.

A resident told DAILY GUIDE that the warehouse owned by Mr Dokyi and where the rotten mackerels were to be kept was used for storing only used cloths at Ofankor.

He said their attention was drawn to the situation on Tuesday, October 2, when the offensive stench started reverberating through the air in the area.

“When I went there to find out the source of the scent – since we know the owner of the warehouse deals in only used clothing – I saw some boys discharging the said goods into the warehouse and asked what they were,” the resident averred.

He said they later realized that it was mackerel imported for sale.

The country from which the product was imported was not immediately known.

He said when he checked the expiry date on the product, he realized that it would expire in 2018 but was already rotten “and so we reported the matter to the police.”

Another resident, Sylvester Aidoo, told DAILY GUIDE that if they did not report the matter to the police as concerned citizens, they feared the rotten mackerel would be rebranded and sold to unsuspecting individuals.

When the paper got to the scene, one of the containers had already been discharged into the warehouse, but the three other containers were intact.

In an interview with drivers of the vehicles, they claimed they did not know the owner.

The Mile 7 police patrol team later visited the scene to escort the vehicles to the station.

When contacted, ASP Efia Tenge, Accra Regional Public Relations Officer, said residents visited the station to give a report on the said rotten mackerel.

The owner of the product, she said, was later invited to the station to give his statement.

Meanwhile, she said efforts were being made by the police to get officials of the Food and Drug Authority (FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to advise the police on what to do.

The owner has since been granted police enquiry bail while investigation continues.

The vehicles containing the goods have also been impounded.

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Source: Daily Guide

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The suspect, Gideon Abotsi, who is a farmer, was alleged to have  murdered his son on Friday in the full glare of his wife and other children.

Early reports indicate that the suspect slashed his son’s throat with a machete after he had been denied sex by his wife.

The police are still conducting investigations into the matter, however, the South Dayi district Commander-of-Police DSP Jonas Agbevam has told Graphic Online that Gideon Abotsi is suspected to have been under the influence of Indian hemp.

DSP Jonas Agbevam speaking to Citi News, confirmed that the suspect would be arraigned before court on Tuesday.

The police will also visit the suspect’s home in Kpeyibome for witness statements from his wife and neighbours who may have seen the crime being committed.

By: Edwin Kwakofi/citifmonline.com/Ghana

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The youth of the area had, with support from the traditional rulers, threatened to embark on a demonstration today due to what they say is the lack of development in the region.

Citi News’ reporter in the Volta Region, Akpablie-King Norbert, reported that the decision was taken after a meeting between the sub-chiefs and the paramount chief of the area, Togbui Afede, and government officials.

The chiefs had earlier threatened to embark on a demonstration with their subjects on Wednesday in Ho, if they did not see visible signs of government’s commitment to address their development needs.

Citi News reports have revealed that the government officials had pleaded with the chiefs to call off the demonstration, asking to be given a month to address the concerns of the people.

A few residents of the area, who spoke to Citi News, stated that they were not pleased with the news that the demonstration had been called off.

They added that they would hit the streets if they don’t see any improvement in their situation soon.

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According to the chiefs, they feel neglected and that the government is taking them for granted.

Speaking on behalf of the the Asogli state Chief of Ho, Heve Togbui Anipki said, “come Wednesday the demonstration is coming on if they do not see any sign that work has resumed on the Ho-Adidome-Sogakope roads.’’

‘’Are we not part of the country or is it because the region is considered as ‘World Bank’ [during elections] that come what may whether our needs are catered for or not you are sure of our votes and therefore no serious attention is given to our development projects…,’’ he noted.

The chiefs made this known to President John Mahama when they hosted him as part of a one day inspection tour of the Adidome to Ho road.

The chiefs also listed a litany of development challenges including roads, potable water amongst others as their frustration which is leading them to embark on the demonstration.

They further cited frustrations of commuters who ply the Ho and Accra route after the closure of the Adomi Bridge and called for urgent interventions to ensure that economic activities in the Volta region do not come to a halt.

On his part President John Mahama assured the people of the Volta Region that his administration would never take them for granted.

“I am very pleased that I came here today and I am very appreciative of your frankness in talking about your  frustration; It doesn’t anger me, it rather lets me understand that there is more that we should do…,’’ he said.

According to him the NDC administration would ensure that they get their fair share of national development.

“Let me assure the people of Volta Region that you have never been taken for granted and I will never take you for granted,’’ the President added.

President Mahama explained that government is undertaking a lot of developments. He noted that the complaints about roads are not restricted only to the Volta region.

“Everywhere I have gone; in all the ten regions, the complaints have been the same about roads,’’ President Mahama stated.

Meanwhile work is progressing on the Adidome to Ho road as President Mahama promises to ensure that funds are released on time to ensure completion.

The road serves as an alternative route to the Volta Regional capital.

By: Evans Effah/citifmonline.com/Ghana

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According to an eye witness, the decomposing body is that of a young man believed to be in his late twenties.

According to Citi FM’s Volta regional correspondent, Akpable- King Nobert the decomposing body was first spotted by a young man from the community.

Narrating the story, the young man said he saw a strange object hanging on a tree a few meters away from where he was in the forest.

Frightened by the sight, the young man reported the incident to some residents living in the area who later reported the issue to the Police.

According to Akpable- King Nobert, the officers were able to locate the body in the forest, adding that there was no indication of a self-inflicted injury on the body.

He however stated that the Police are still going on with their investigations and will give their report afterwards.

By: Marian Efe Ansah/ citifmonline.com/Ghana

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Three hundred and forty-four (344) of the  patients have so far been completely cured.

The Deputy  Regional TB and HIV and AIDS Coordinator , Mr Eric Quaye Appiah, gave the statistics at a day’s refresher training course in Ho at the weekend for 32 TB Community Volunteers and Leaders drawn from the Adaklu District.

It was organised by GOSANET Foundation, a non-governmental organisation based in Ho with support from Stop TB Ghana Partnership.

Mr Appiah said TB is among the three top causes of deaths among women from  15 and 44 years.

He said 95 per cent of TB deaths occur in low and middle income countries and  regarded as one of the world’s top infectious diseases.

Acting District Health Director, Mr Charles Azagba said though TB is dangerous, “the good news is that it is curable if detected early and the treatment is free”.

He said superstition associated with TB is a major setback to its cure and appealed to the volunteers to work in collaboration with community health nurses in their communities to educate the people about the disease.

Acting District TB Coordinator,  Ms Pearl Baahlisted coughing continuously for 24 hours, night sweat, fever, loss of appetite, blood stain phlegm’s and weight loss as some symptoms of the disease.

She appealed to TB patients to eat balanced diet to strengthen their immune system.

Executive Director of the GOSANET Foundation, Mr Samuel Atidzah said his organisation is working in 10 communities and 12 junior high schools in the  district in TB advocacy, communication and social mobilisation.

He said through the collaborative effort of the volunteers, the Foundation was able to reach out to 28,230 people in the district on TB education.

A Training Officer of GOSANET Foundation, Mr Cephas Ofori,told the volunteers that communication is the important tool in the communities and appealed to them to be worthy ambassadors of the Foundation.

Source: GNA

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