Ekumfi NDC PC Urges Party Executives to be Dutiful Ahead of 2024 Elections

Hon. Dr. Othniel Ekow Kwainoe 

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for the Ekumfi Constituency in the 2024 elections, Hon. Dr. Othniel Ekow Kwainoe, has called on party executives to be diligent and prepared as the elections approach.

During a meeting at Essuehyia with past and current executives from branch to constituency levels, including parliamentary aspirants, former DCE and both past and present MPs, Dr. Kwainoe emphasized the importance of each member fulfilling their assigned duties. He passionately urged members not to shirk their responsibilities, underscoring the crucial role they play in the party’s success.

He also took the opportunity to reassure all aspirants, asking them to unite behind him in securing the victory they deserve. Dr. Kwainoe further encouraged everyone to foster peace and unity, particularly with him as the Parliamentary Candidate.

Speaking on behalf of his fellow aspirants, Mr. Saeed Abdulai Obi reaffirmed their commitment to the party and the candidate. He cautioned against divisive messages and actions from opponents, warning that such behavior could distract them from their primary goal of galvanizing votes for victory.

Constituency Chairman, Alhajj Joseph Antobam, in his remarks, reassured members of the party’s dedication to working tirelessly for victory. He also noted that, executive members who distinguish themselves through hardwork will be duly rewarded.

This meeting was one of the many strategies employed by the party to foster solidarity, strengthen relationships, and map out the road to victory in the upcoming elections.

By: Yusuf Ibrahim Dadzie

Youths Bare Teeth At Chiefs

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In recent Facebook posts by multiple concerned citizens of Saltpond and Nkusukum, sighted by Shyn Media Gh (@shynmediagh), the youths of the Nkusukum Traditional Area are livid and worked up over the decision by their Chiefs to change the date of their annual Odambea festival. The festival, traditionally celebrated on the last Saturday of August, commemorates their migration from Techiman to their present-day settlement.

The irate youths are baffled by the Chiefs’ decision to move the festival from August to October, based on the explanation that government officials often fail to attend the festival or arrive late due to attending the Abeadze Traditional Area festival on the same weekend.

Expressing their disappointment with this move, they are demanding that the chiefs revert the festival date to its original schedule. They believe that the lack of publicity, youth consultation, and involvement in the organisation are contributing factors to the perceived neglect by government officials.

This uproar arises because, the new date does not align with ancestral and traditional considerations, potentially diluting the festival’s traditional essence and leading to lower patronage by locals and those in the diaspora.

Amidst these concerns, the youths have set 31st August, 2024 as the date to celebrate their version of the festival, pending the reversal of the official date.

By: Yusuf Ibrahim Dadzie

Ebo Quansah to Celebrate 50 Years in Media

Mr. Ebo Quansah 

Mr. Ebo Quansah, a renowned media practitioner, will celebrate 50 years in the media industry on Saturday, July 20, 2024 in his hometown of Ekumfi Ekrawfo, Central Region. This milestone coincides with his 75th birthday.

The Venerable Journalist has served in various capacities in the media space. He contributed to the Sports Writers’ Association of Ghana (SWAG) from 1973 until 2006, holding positions such as Deputy Secretary,  Vice President, Acting President and President. 

Having joined “The Ghanaian Times” newspaper in July 1974, Mr. Quansah is currently the General Manager of the “The Chronicle” newspaper where he has made significant contributions to Ghana’s media landscape. Recently, he urged the government to demand results from its appointees, criticising their complacency and lack of responsiveness to the public.

Born on July 17, 1949, Mr. Ebo Quansah will host a symposium themed, “Ebo Quansah at 75; Celebrating 50 Years in the Media” at the Hon. K.T.  Hammond Community Centre in Ekumfi Ekrawfo at 11:00am GMT. The event aims to inspire the younger generation and highlight his commitment to journalism. 

The celebration is expected to attract high-profile dignitaries and senior journalists across the country.  

By: Yusuf Ibrahim Dadzie