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2ND EDITION ISSN 001003 TUESDAY APRIL, 24, 2012

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TWO COMMUNITIES

IN VOLTA NORTH

BOYCOTT BIOMETRIC

REGISTRATION

From Maclean Spark

VR. MINISTER CALLS ON TOGBI AFEDE

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PREZ. MILLS ON A DAY’S

VISIT TO VR

PREZ. MILLS ON A DAY’S

VISIT TO VR

SOGAKOPE-LOME TRANS BOUNDARY WATER

SUPPLY PROJECT TO KICK START SOON

BRADLEY WANTS TO GET DOWN TO 145 FOR PACQUIAO FIGHT-p-5

BRADLEY WANTS TO GET DOWN TO 145 FOR PACQUIAO FIGHT-p-5

COURT-CONNECTED ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE

RESOLUTION WEEK LAUNCHED IN HO

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PAY AS OUR DUE OR WE BOYCOTT THE THIRD PHASE

From Maclean Spark

t i s w e l l documented It h a t

m a j o r i t y o f Voltarians vote for the NDC. This has made the ruling party complacent in its commitment to t h e V o l t a R e g i o n . President Mills acknowledged t h a t h i s government will

not take Voltarians for granted. This is an important statement which we will hold him accountable.Voltarians need schools, Jobs, good roads, quality health care, good drinking water just to mention a few. To lift the basic standard of living of the peopleThe time where politicians from all persuasions spit out promises and not deliver should be over.Volta Region is strategically placed for development. Agriculture being the main industry in the region, it is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs and Voltarians business leaders to invest in this sector. It will create real jobs for the people and help in their living conditions.Many advanced economies like the UK, US, Canada and Australia import Agricultural produce. The government should create incentives to help build the agriculture sector to a desirable standard. NDC government do not take the Volta Region for granted.

NDC TAKING VOLTARIANS

FOR GRANTED

Komla Gomado

TWO COMMUNITIES IN VOLTA NORTH BOYCOTT

BIOMETRIC REGISTRATIONeports from the Nkwanta demarcation exercise is done, they North District of the Volta would not participate in any local Rregion indicate that the government or national elections. He

Agou and Jumbo communities in said several appeals to them to register that district have refused to take whilst their plight is being addressed part in the on-going biometric proved futile. registration exercise. They have Mr. Gbediame disclosed that the issue therefore prevented Electoral has become a matter of great concern Commission officials scheduled to to the Electoral Commission and the register eligible voters in the area Ministry of Local Government and and threatened to boycott all Rural Development (MLGRD) and election related activities. they are putting their heads together to The M.P for the Area, Gershon resolve the issue. Gbediame who confirmed the incident The Nkwanta North District Chief to Volta Herald in a telephone Executive, Paul Levin Gyato when interview said the communities since contacted said that a Committee has 2004 have been boycotting national been tasked to re-zone the boundary and local government elections and and had presented its report. He said have petitioned government to re- all efforts to resolve the impasse had align their boundaries to make them failed and appealed to the government part of the Nkwanta North district. to expedite action on the issue before He said the chiefs and people of the the end of the registration exercise. area have resolved that until the re-

VR. MINISTER CALLS ON TOGBI AFEDEof every leader whether political, regretted the pockets of violence traditional or religious to work towards reported at some centres of the on-going the progress and prosperity of his people. biometric registration exercise and called He stressed that leadership can only for peace. He called on all political become meaningful if it brings peace and parties and their leadership to ensure that development to the people. the exercise and the forthcoming Togbe Afede who is also the President of elections are conducted peacefully. the Volta Regional House of Chiefs

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RAINSTORM DESTROYS SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE IN HO

The Minister’s team also visited the Bankoe E.P J.H.S and the Ho Kpodzi

severe storm which hit the Ho J.H.S A, B and C blocks. He asked Municipality last week has au thor i t i es o f the school to destroyed some educational immediately move into a newly Ainfrastructure and the property completed classroom block as the

of some individuals. The storm also current classroom block poses danger hit and ripped off a portion of the to both teachers and students. The roofing of the Regional Minister’s Head teachers of the schools the he residence. visited appealed to government, The Regional Minister, Henry Ford NADMO and NGOs for assistance. Kamel who toured some of the affected The Minister was accompanied by his areas to assess the situation tasked the deputy and officials of the regional appropriate authorities to ensure that branch of the National Disaster the affected parts are repaired while M a n a g e m e n t O r g a n i z a t i o n efforts are made to rehabilitate the (NADMO). entire building.

From Maclean Spark

ADAKLU MOUNTAIN–AN UNDISCOVERED GOLDFrom Maclean Nordzi

parachuting. Courageous tourist can also reach out to fruits on the Mountain to quench their hunger

overty is said to be a disease, while a taste of natural cool and but it becomes deadly when fresh water from the caves on the one fails or is unable to use P mountain to quench ones thirst

resources at one's disposal to turn would leave one craving for more.the situation around to improve

Until recently, the Mountain was of one's standard of living. This is no interest to anyone, apart from what the residents of Adaklu in the some indigenes who cultivated part Volta region are experiencing even of it for subsistence purposes. Some though the community has one of knowledgeable natives of Adaklu the tal lest and fascinating only sing the praises of the mountain mountains in the country.in view of its height and not of its

The Adaklu mountain, arguably one potentials, while other locals enjoy of the tallest and fascinating bush meat from its belly and logs for mountains in the country, has been f i r e w o o d a n d c h a r c o a l . 'lying low' with its tourist potentials Communities around the Mountain for decades while people living live in abject poverty as many find it around the mountain live in abject difficult to get three-square meals a poverty. Volta Herald reporters have day, when the potentials of the embarked on a hiking expedition to Tsrate, Kpetsu, and Helekpe. Like its monkeys, bats and other animals feed. Mountain is there to be exploited. the mountain and reports that with its sister districts in the region, the Information gathered indicates that Descending from the mountain is also scenic features like South Africa’s Adaklu-Anyigbe district has some some Germans in the then Trans-Volta a difficult task as every step downhill table mountain, the Adaklu Mountain exciting tourist sites including the Togoland used the top of this could be seen as an adventure in its can be described as an undiscovered Adaklu Mountain. mountain to direct ships. The serene self. One has to make hold of anything gold deposit for the community and The Adaklu Mountain is arguably the atmosphere at the top of the Mountain at ones disposal to enable him/her get the country at large. tallest free-standing mountain in offers great reward to all climbers. At a steadier balance until one gets to The Adaklu-Anyigbe District is one of Ghana. Though it’s exact height s not the top of the mountain is a pillar with Kodiabe and further to Helekpe with the newly created districts carved out known yet, it is believed to be about the inscription, "Gold Coast Survey much ease.from the Ho Municipality in the Volta 600 meters above sea level. Visitors Triangulation Station. One is also It would be beautiful to see Adaklu region with Agortime-Kpetoe as its can take hikes to the peak of the blessed with a stunning view of three Mountain transformed into a huge capital. The district is bordered on the mountain with the direction of a guide. Adaklu villages and the surrounding economic asset, a health and sport north by Ho Municipal District and on This adventurous exercise is likely to land. This beautiful scenery could resort to provide job opportunities for the south by North Tongu and Akatsi take between 2-4 hour round trip from compare to that of the Table Mountain the local people. To many children Districts, while its eastern neighbor is Helekpe, along which one is also of South Africa. However unlike the here, it would be a dream come true to the Republic of Togo. The district likely to see variety of butterflies and South African mountain which rakes benefit from the venture to enhance covers an area of one thousand and birds as well as giant snails, which are in the much needed revenue for the their living standards by way of sixty square kilometers. Agortime- held sacred locally and may not be country, the Adaklu Mountain improved education, health facilities, Afegame and the Adaklu towns of touched. The Mountain also houses together with its potential can be potable water, good roads and Abuadi, Ahunda, Waya and Kpodzi different species of trees of economic described as untapped gold deposits. electricity.constitute some towns in the district. value, historical caves of all sizes, The flat top nature of the mountain Others include Ziofe, Kordiabe, local and exotic fruits on which makes it ideal for climbing, hiking and

FEATURE

VOLTA-NINGXIA –SISTER RELATION ON THE MOVE

with the Ningxia Hui Autonomous he Volta Regional Minister, Region of China. He disclosed that they H e n r y F o r d K a m e l h a s have initiated their 5-year development commended the traditional Tprogramme including that of Ningxia. rulers in the region for their Togbe Afede said the Volta Region has i n i t i a t i v e a n d z e a l t o b r i n g natural resources of interest to Ningxia development to all sectors of the and those in Ningxia to the region.economy in the region and the country.

He therefore called on people of the Togbe Afede said 29 chiefs and business region to look for areas that will give men were in Ningxia last year and the comparative advantage and woe signing of the Memorandum of investor into the region. Mr. Kamel Understanding between the two regions gave the commendation in Ho during has triggered off the visit of their friends. the follow-up visit of a four member He disclosed further that a similar delegate from the health sector of the delegation from the agricultural sector of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in Ningxia will be in the region in the week.China to the Volta region. The Leader of the Delegation, who is the The Regional Minister said government is Director of the Health Department of very appreciative of the developmental Ningxia, Lin Gingwu said they are in the efforts of the chiefs and pledged the country to explore possible avenues of support and collaboration of the Volta assistance to the region in terms of health Regional Coordinating Council to ensure with special focus on tradition and herbal success. Mr. Kamel disclosed the medicine. They pledge their support and establishment of a Business Advisory close collaboration to the new University Centre which will be linked with the of Health and Allied Sciences being Planning Unit of the VRCC. He explained established in the region.that the centre will be mandated to The delegation later visited the Volta harness the initiatives and experiences of Regional and Municipal Hospitals in Ho. the business community to formulate a They also visited the Hohoe Municipal development plan for the region. Hospital and Dr. Noamesi Medical Centre The President of the Volta Regional for Traditional Medicine and made a House of Chiefs, Togbe Afede said the courtesy call on the Paramount Chief of traditional rulers have attached special Gbi Traditional area, Togbega Gabusu in premium to the sister city relationship Hohoe.

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SOGAKOPE-LOME TRANS BOUNDARY WATER SUPPLY PROJECT TO KICK START SOON

Maclean Spark

COURT-CONNECTED ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE

RESOLUTION WEEK LAUNCHED IN HO

From Maclean Spark

Hon. Isaac Kwasi Kodobisah-Ho MCE

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hallenger Timothy Bradley (28-0, 12 KO’s) says he wants to get Cdown to a lean 145lbs for his

June 9th f ight against WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao, according to boxing news from Examiner.com.Bradley feels that the lighter weight will help him with his speed and quickness instead of coming into the fight weighing 152 and losing the rest of the weight with dehydrating. However, Bradley’s trainer wants him to come in heavier at 150 so that he’ll have added bulk to work with for the Pacquiao fight but Bradley doesn’t want to and it looks like Bradley will get his way.This could be a big mistake on Bradley’s part by coming in lighter because it’s something that could hurt him if he ends up being weakened.

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GAMES, WARNS FREDERICKS

BRADLEY WANTS TO GET DOWN

TO 145 FOR PACQUIAO FIGHT

a n c h e s t e r U n i t e d management are about to Mt r y s i g n i n g G e r m a n

international offensive midfielder Mesut Özil (23) from Real Madrid. Spanish club are however unlikely to start a negotiation for releasing him.

c c o rd i n g At o

Tuttomercatoweb.com , J o s e Mour inho has found a n agreement with Real Madrid to extend his deal until June 2014.

REAL MADRID, RED DEVILS

ATTEMPT FOR OZIL

REAL MADRID, MOURINHO WILL EXTEND

nterviewed by Tuttojuve.com, Silvano Martina, agent of Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko, has declared: I"Juventus? At the moment Dzeko is happy at Manchester

and he has no intention to leave. If Juventus would make an offer? It's not part of his plans and at the moment Manchester have no intention to sell him. In any case his evaluation is too high for all the European clubs. He will remain at City for sure".

ccording to 4-4-2.com, New York Red Bulls are interested in AC Milan fullback Gianluca AZambrotta.

AC MILAN, ZAMBROTTA COULD MOVE TO THE U.S.

MAN. CITY, DZEKO'S AGENT: "NOT INTERESTED IN CHANGING CLUB"

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h e Vo l t a R e g i o n a l Pastor of the Ho- Fiave Victory President of the Adventist Chapel of the Global Evangelical THealth Association, Elder Church, the Rev. Samuel Sovor had

Gershon Dzokoto had called on called on churches to seek the faith based organizations to hold health needs of their members by regular health talks for their organiz ing per iodic heal th members to address the health screening exercises. According to needs of the people. Elder him, the Church must not only seek Dzokoto said this in Ho during a the spiritual welfare of their send-off service for the Ho members but also help to address District Pastor of the Seventh their physical needs. Day Adventist (SDA) Church, the He explained that even though the Rev. Godwin Agboado. Elder National Health Insurance Scheme Dzokoto urged Ghanaians is supposed to provide free particularly the aged to check healthcare services at any time, it is their eating and drinking habits. proper to inculcate the culture of They should also undergo regular medical checks in people. regular exercise. Rev. Sorvor gave the advice at the Preaching the sermon, the Hohoe Ho-Fiave Victory chapel of the District Pastor of the SDA Church, Global Evangelical Church during the Rev. Maxwell Nyatuame asked a free medical screening organize the members particularly women to by the Church for more than 400 beware of false prophets and be people in the Ho Municipality.prayerful so as to have close contact Free drugs were also dispensed to with God. He advised the youth not t h o s e s c r e e n e d a n d o t h e r to be manipulated by politicians to medications and treatments were engage in violence before, during also provided for their various and after the 2012 Presidential and ailments. Doctors, nurses and other Parliamentary elections. Some paramedics who are members of committed members of the church the church provided the services in w e r e h o n o u r e d f o r t h e i r collaboration with eye specialists contributions to God’s Ministry. from the Keta Eye Centre providing A Volta Star Radio Programmes eye care services. Rev. Sovor noted Officer, Togbi Kwodzo Akwensi that the church believes in divine who was also honoured called on healing but also believes in sound the media to be fair and accurate in health practice. He said the Church their reportage so as to maintain will continue to organize such an peace and create an enabling exercise periodically as part of its environment for investment. social responsibility.In a related development, the Head

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