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Our roads have turned into a real-life action movie, but without the happy endings. The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) just dropped the stats: a jaw-dropping 7,600 folks have lost their lives in road accidents between January and June 2024. Chale!
What’s the Damage?
According to Pearl Adusu Sateckla, the NRSA's Head of Public Relations, the situation is beyond worrying. It’s like every day is a Fast & Furious sequel out there.
“The main culprits? Wrongful overtaking and ignoring traffic signs,” she said. “And let’s not even start on the head-on collisions from these wild overtakes and overspeeding. Basically, 90% of our drivers are treating speed limits like suggestions. The faster they go, the harder they crash.”
What Now?
In response to this madness, the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Ghana is calling for some serious action. They want the government to set up a committee to investigate the causes of these crashes and give us the deets.
This is some drama coming straight outta Hohoe
So, two dudes, Prosper Kumi and Newton Y. Darkey, are appealing in the High Court, challenging the District Registration Review Committee's decision from May 18, 2024. Why? They think hundreds of people got the green light to register as voters when they shouldn’t have. It's all about Article 42 of the 1992 Constitution—every Ghanaian over 18 and of sound mind can vote. Seems simple, right?
The Accusations Fly
The NDC (National Democratic Congress) in Hohoe has been throwing some serious shade at the NPP (New Patriotic Party). They’re claiming that the NPP was busier than a trotro driver on Nsawam market day, allegedly shuttling people from Togo to Wli Todzi to pad the voter registration numbers.
Now, these two appellants want the High Court to cancel the District Registration Review Committee’s decision. They’re saying the committee’s ruling is “against the weight of evidence.” Basically, they think the committee flopped big time.
Kumi’s going all out, asking the court to disqualify 450 people who were given the thumbs up by the committee. He’s also questioning whether these folks even live in the community. Darkey’s appeal is singing the same tune, suggesting they’re in this together.
The NPP clapped back hard. Harry Abednego, their first vice chairman, said the claims are pure fiction, calling them “strange” and accusing the NDC of stirring the pot because they’re worried the Wli Todzi folks might back the current MP, John Peter Amewu.
John Peter Amewu is not amused
John Peter Amewu thinks the NDC is just playing dirty politics. “It’s surprising and unfortunate that the NDC is questioning the nationality of people from our region. These are the same folks who voted for them before. Now they’re saying they’re Togolese? It’s wild.”
He also pointed out the irony: “This is the same party that says Ghanaians living in Togo should vote. But these people aren’t even in Togo; they’re from Wli in the Volta Region. Make it make sense.” Read more of this story
Strike or Salary? Choose one!
So, Ghana Tertiary Education Commission has told the Controller and Accountant General’s Department to hit pause on the salaries of all teaching staff at the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG). But, the Principals of the colleges are off the hook and still getting their coin for July 2024.
The official memo read:
At the instance of the Minister of Education on the non-adherence of CETAG members to call off an illegal strike from June 2024, you are by this letter requested to stop the salaries of all teaching staff of the College of Education (CETAG) except for the Principals for July 2024. By this letter, College Principals are not to validate the July 2024 salaries of all teaching staff.”
Why the Freeze?
Well, the Minister of Education isn’t thrilled with CETAG’s ongoing strike, which kicked off on June 14. CETAG members are saying, “Pay up!” after the government didn’t follow through on the National Labour Commission (NLC)’s Arbitral Award Orders and the negotiated service conditions.
Despite all the back-and-forth and even court orders, CETAG is holding its ground.
CETAG's Clapback
In a presser on July 22, CETAG came out swinging. They warned against any “unlawful” salary freeze and promised to keep their indefinite strike going strong until their demands are met. They’re also throwing shade at the National Labour Commission, accusing them of spreading fake news about the strike’s legality. 🤨CETAG is adamant their strike is totally legal and they’re ready to turn up the heat until their demands are fully met.
This saga seems far from over. Read more
Parks and Gardens Lands Are Off the Market – Local Government Minister Shuts Down Rumors
It all started when Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the MP for North Tongu, dropped a bombshell claiming that these lush green spaces were being sold off to some private developer.
Naturally, everyone freaked out. Critics were up in arms, shouting about how selling these lands would be like giving Mother Nature a slap in the face.
These Parks and Gardens lands aren’t just any plots of land. They were designated during the colonial era as a green belt, showcasing Ghana’s commitment to keeping it eco-friendly and beautiful.
Mic Drop Moment
During a working visit to various departments and agencies under the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation, and Rural Development on July 22, our guy, Mr. Adjei-Mensah Korsah, took the mic and laid down the law.
“I emphasize the government’s steadfast commitment to protecting state lands. I assure the public that there are no ongoing plans or negotiations for their privatisation,” he declared.
Case Closed. Read more
QUICK BYTE
Someone forgot to pay the electricity bill for LEKMA hospital. With bills stacking up to a jaw-dropping 3 million cedis. So in true ECG fashion, they were cut off. Staff and patients were forced to endure a sweltering Wednesday, July 17, 2024, relying on a generator that guzzled more cedis than a Friday night out. Then MP Benjamin Ayiku, pleaded with the Teshie ECG office, and even pulled a dramatic kneel-down, all to bring back the power by Thursday morning. Chale, the story plenty! Read more here
In a year where two anthems dominate the airwaves— “What God cannot do does not exist” and “No gree for anybody”—it seems Nana Romeo is a firm believer in the latter as he declared, “Not even Jesus Christ can make me and Nigel Giasie friends again.” Yeah, the relationship between these two is so frosty, even divine intervention won’t thaw it. Read more
Africa is like that friend who always goes grocery shopping but ends up eating out every day (or is that you?😂😂) According to Rene Awambeng, the big brain behind Premier Invest, that’s how the whole continent behaves and we’ve got to stop playing hard to get with our own food and start munching down on what it grows. That’s not all he said though…Read more
You’re about to dive into a juicy TikTok binge, and boom, you’re hit with a notification that your data balance is lower than your willpower to stop scrolling. So, that’s how MTN Ghana is now in the hot seat after the Parliamentary Select Committee on Communication paid them a visit. The whole internet data fiasco has been sparking more outrage than the latest TikTok dance challenge. MTN’s Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer tried to explain…read more for what she said
After a grueling bout with Gutierrez, Joshua Clottey found out the real fight wasn’t just in the ring but in getting out of it! Clottey revealed that he needed his girlfriend and trainer to give him a hand—or rather, a lift—after the match. Read more
Looks like Hasaacas Ladies are navigating a tightrope between club loyalty and national pride. The Sekondi-based ladies are gearing up for the 2024 WAFU B CAF Women's Champions League Qualifiers but six of their star players are off with the national team, and their head coach is also the mastermind behind the Black Princesses, who are prepping for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Read more
FACT OF THE DAY
You're stranded on a tropical island, thirsting for adventure and maybe a bite to eat. You spot what looks like a mini apple tree and think, "Why not?" But wait! Before you take a bite, meet the Manchineel tree, the ultimate prankster of the plant world. Known as the "Beach Apple" or "Manzanilla de la Muerte" (little apple of death), every part of it is toxic—from its deceptively sweet-looking fruit to its innocent-seeming bark.
One drop of its sap can cause blisters, and its fruit has been known to send people straight to the ER.
The smoke from burning the tree can blind you.
Even standing under it during a rainstorm can lead to skin burns from the toxic sap dripping off the leaves!
This is the real “Don’t touch me”.
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