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St Vincent College Principal Resigns Amid Appointment Controversy.

Prof. Jonas Kwabla Fiadzawoo, Principal of St Vincent College of Education in Yendi, has resigned just two months after his controversial appointment, which led to the closure of the college. In his resignation letter to the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), Prof. Fiadzawoo cited the community's disapproval of his appointment as the reason for stepping down, emphasizing the importance of respecting local sentiments.The college had been shut down on the orders of the Overlord of Dagbon, Ya-Na Abukari II, following protests against the board’s decision to appoint Prof. Fiadzawoo instead of a local candidate. The Overlord had advocated for prioritizing Dagomba candidates to address concerns of marginalization.Despite a promise by the governing board to consider local applicants, the appointment of Prof. Fiadzawoo on November 27, 2024, went against the Overlord’s recommendation. Consequently, staff were ordered to vacate the college premises […]

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Calls to Split West and East Mamprusi Municipalities to Boost Development and Curb Crime.

Alhaji Abdul Majeed Inusah Badigamsira has proposed the division of the West and East Mamprusi Municipalities in the North East Region to enhance development and combat rising crime. According to the proposal, both municipalities—due to their large land sizes and populations—should be split into three separate districts each.For West Mamprusi, with a population of 175,755 and a land area of 2,610.44 km², the suggestion is to create:West Mamprusi Municipal – Capital: WalewaleJanga District – Capital: JangaKpasenkpe District – Capital: KpasenkpeSimilarly, East Mamprusi, with 188,006 residents and a land area of 1,706.8 km², could be divided into:Nalerigu Municipal – Capital: NaleriguGambaga District – Capital: GambagaLangbinsi District – Capital: LangbinsiThe proposal argues that the large size of the current municipalities contributes to their underdevelopment. The same common fund is stretched thin across expansive territories, leaving projects underfunded. Additionally, crime rates are rising […]

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Fisherfolk in Western Region Demand Transparency in Premix Fuel Fund Management.

Fisherfolk in the Western Region of Ghana are demanding transparency regarding the management of premix fuel funds. They accuse local Premix Fuel Committees of withholding financial reports for several years, particularly in the Shama District, where committees at nine landing beaches have not provided financial records for the past four years.Under the National Premix Fuel Committee Regulations (L.I. 2233), these committees are required to submit reports every three months and allocate 53% of revenue into a community fund for local development projects. However, fisherfolk claim this has not been done, with no transparency or accountability shown in the disbursement of funds.Chief Fisherman of Shama Apo, Safohene George Assefuah, expressed frustration over repeated attempts to retrieve financial reports, which have been ignored. He emphasized that the premix fuel funds belong to the community, not individuals, and the people have a right […]

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