Mahama Touts Ekow Kwainoe’s Achievement: Urges Electorate to Vote Massively for Him

HE John Mahama Endorses Dr. Ekow Kwainoe

In a three-day campaign tour to the Central Region, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Candidate for the 2024 elections, has called on voters in the Ekumfi Constituency to support Hon. Dr. Othniel Ekow Kwainoe in his bid to secure a seat in Ghana’s Parliament on December 7, 2024.

The former President made this appeal on Saturday, November 9, 2024, during a community engagement at Ekumfi Immuna. Mahama’s endorsement of Dr. Kwainoe stems from the candidate’s unwavering commitment to development in Ekumfi, even prior to assuming an official position as a Member of Parliament (MP). He highlighted one of Kwainoe’s notable initiatives; the reshaping and resurfacing of the Immuna road as a testament to his dedication.

Cheerful Party Faithful

Mr. Mahama acknowledged that Kwainoe’s intervention on the Immuna road greatly facilitated their journey to the community, which would otherwise have been prolonged significantly due to the road’s previous condition. He assured residents that, if elected, he would ensure a more extensive upgrade of the Immuna road along with other critical roads in the constituency to promote economic activities and drive development.

For Mahama, a victory in the upcoming elections will mean the opportunity to complete his second term, reset and restore the nation’s progress, and deliver good governance following the mess under the current administration. He emphasized that, Dr. Ekow Kwainoe’s election would provide Ekumfi Constituency with dependable advocate in Parliament serving as a catalyst for sustainable development.

By: Yusuf Ibrahim Dadzie

Ekumfi Chiefs Petition Mahama For Development

Nana Otwer Koko Nyieku VII

The Chiefs of the Ekumfi Traditional Area have appealed to the Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, urging him to address their development needs if he wins the 2024 elections.

Speaking on behalf of the chiefs, Nana Otwer Koko Nyieku VII, the Sumankwaahen of Ekumfi Traditional Area and Odzikro of Ekumfi Srafa commended Mahama’s achievements during his previous term as president, describing him as “Action Man” and “Edwumawura” in contrast to the current NPP government led by Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia. Nana Nyieku VII lamented that, the current administration has neglected Ekumfi, noting that, “not even a kilometer of road has been tarred by this current administration.’ 

Nana Nyieku VII expressed confidence that, only Mahama’s leadership and the NDC’s governance could bring the much needed development to Ekumfi. He urged Mahama to prioritize infrastructure projects such as road improvements and the mechanization of agriculture. He further pledged the chiefs’ readiness to allocate land for agricultural and other developmental initiatives.

Reiterating the community’s desire for change, Nana Nyieku VII cautioned Mahama to remain alert and attentive in the upcoming elections, despites the gods endorsing his victory. “Shine your eyes,” he repeated three times, emphasizing the need for vigilance.

Finally, Nana Nyieku VII appealed to Mahama to consider Dr. Ekow Kwainoe for appointment in his government, seeing it a strategic move to foster development within Ekumfi.

By: Yusuf Ibrahim Dadzie

ATIABS Observes “Fruit Day” as Part of Nutrition Friendly School Initiative

 Pupils showcasing their fruits 

Attakwaa T. I. Ahmadiyya Basic School (ATIABS) in the Ekumfi District of the Central Region has observed its inaugural “Fruit Day” on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. The event marked the school’s recent inclusion in the Nutrition Friendly School Initiative (NFSI), a programme crafted to promote healthy eating habits, sanitation and physical activity within a safe schoo environment.

“Fruit Day” is part of the NFSI, a collaborative effort led by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Ghana Health Service (GHS) and Ghana Education Service (GES) with additional support from the Government of Norway. The initiative aims to cultivate healthy nutrition practices, enhance hygiene and sanitation, and encourage physical activities among pupils in participating schools across the country.

Mr. Eshun addressing pupils on "Fruit Day"

During the event, Mr. George Eshun, the School Health Education Programme (SHEP) Coordinator for Attakwaa T. I. Ahmadiyya Basic School, outlined the various components of the NFSI that will be rolled out in the school. These include, Fruit and Vegetable Day, Health Inspection Day, General Cleaning of School Compounds, Physical Activity Day, Girls’ Iron and Folic Acid Tablet Supplementation, Nutrition Education and the SMART School Initiative. One of the innovative policies crafted by the school to dovetail into this initiative is the “Operation Plant a Fruit,” which seeks to encourage the cultivation of home-grown fruits. This initiative which is set to be rolled out on Thursday, October 17, 2014, is designed to boost pupils’ fruit consumption within a purely organic environment while alleviating the financial burden of purchasing fruits.

In his address to pupils and teachers, Mr. Eshun emphasised the numerous health benefits of eating fruits, including serving as a catalyst in digestion, promoting skin health, providing protection against cancer and other diseases and facilitating wound healing. He encouraged pupils to adopt the habit of eating fruits daily underscoring the importance of personal hygiene practices such as proper handwashing with soap under running water and washing fruits before consumption.

Mr. Eshun also urged teachers to foster a supportive environment for these practices and to promote the principles of the NFSI, ensuring the programme’s successful implementation in the school.

A section of teachers eating watermelon on fruit day

“The observation of “Fruit Day” will be regularly done to foster a culture of healthy living and eating balance meals among pupils of Attakwaa T. I. Ahmadiyya Basic School and participants of the Nutrition Friendly School Initiative”, he stressed.

By: Yusuf Ibrahim Dadzie