Volta News

08/12/2024

The Prediction Come True!

In the 2024 general elections, John Dramani Mahama of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) emerged victorious, capturing 57% of the total valid votes cast and securing his position as president-elect. This outcome aligns with earlier predictions made by Volta News, a media outlet known for its political foresight. Volta News had also accurately forecasted the unexpected election of Rt. Hon. Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin as Speaker of Ghana's Parliament, an event that had initially surprised the nation due to its unpredictability.

Mahama's decisive win in the 2024 elections marks a significant shift in Ghana's political landscape. His return to the presidency after a previous tenure indicates a strong desire among the electorate for change and possibly a different approach to governance. The NDC's strategic campaigning and voter engagement efforts were crucial in achieving this victory.

As president-elect, Mahama's administration is expected to bring forth new policies and initiatives aimed at addressing the pressing issues facing the country, signaling a potentially transformative period in Ghana's democratic journey.

25/11/2024

Factors Militating Against Teacher Retention At Nyagbo Sroe.
Story by Xorse Wlexor: Miss Perfect Asempah, a dedicated female teacher at Nyagbo Sroe, passionately advocates for improved education and living conditions in her community. Nyagbo Sroe, a small town, faces significant challenges, including a lack of adequate teachers, poor road infrastructure, and limited access to essential social amenities. These issues severely impact the quality of education and the overall well-being of the community.

Miss Asempah emphasizes the urgent need for more teachers to be posted to Nyagbo Sroe, as the existing staff struggle to meet the educational needs of the children. She believes that every child deserves access to quality education, which is fundamental for their growth and development. However, the current shortage of educators makes it difficult to provide effective teaching and learning.

In addition to educational challenges, Miss Asempah highlights the poor state of roads, which not only hinders transportation but also discourages teachers from accepting postings to the area. The lack of social amenities further exacerbates the situation, making Nyagbo Sroe a less attractive destination for professionals.

Miss Asempah calls on the Ministry of Education and relevant stakeholders to address these pressing issues. She urges them to prioritize the deployment of more teachers to the community and to invest in improving infrastructure and amenities. By doing so, the children of Nyagbo Sroe will have a fair chance at quality education and a brighter future. Her dedication and advocacy reflect her unwavering commitment to the welfare of her students and the betterment of her community.

24/11/2024

Lukusi elderly dance with blend of tradition at the 2024 festival at Ve vume traditional enclave.
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20/11/2024

Regent Wialliam Tegbey spoke to the media on Lukusi festival by notable communities in the Afadjato South district, its origin, significance and utmost advice to the younger generation on education.
Story by Eugenia Etornam Kpeli and Xorse Wlexor: Watch the rest here
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19/11/2024

The people of Afadjato South, in collaboration with the NCCE, have launched a campaign for peaceful elections ahead of Ghana’s December 2024 general elections. Emphasizing unity, tolerance, and respect for diverse opinions, they call for non-violence during the polls to elect a President and Members of Parliament. Through community engagement and civic education, they urge all Ghanaians to uphold peace, ensuring a free, fair, and harmonious electoral process for national progress.

14/11/2024

TRAGIC ACCIDENT ON FUME-HO ROAD
Story by Dickson Torsu Junior:
On November 13, 2024, an early morning accident occurred on the Fume to Ho road, leaving many severely injured. The tragic accident involved a bus, with registration number GC-GH 5276-12, which was en route from Ho to the Northern region, passing through Fume. According to student journalists who arrived at the scene, the accident was both devastating and gruesome, with multiple passengers, including the elderly, sustaining serious injuries. Ghana Ambulance personnel promptly responded, ensuring the injured were transported to nearby hospitals for immediate medical attention. The swift action of the emergency responders helped prevent further casualties.

10/11/2024

HO TOWN PEOPLE COMPLAIN OF RATIONING OF WATER
Story by Torsu Dickson Junior and Xorse Wlexor:

For sometimes now, residence of Ho are finding difficult to get continues water flow from Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL). According to some of the residence, GWCL water rationing situation has been come so acute that sometimes they have to stay up late as midnight to fill their tanks, Even with that, the water just flow some few minutes and it cuts off.
Speaking to some students journalists, some frustrated customers openly verge their anger. One of such residence, Mr. Agbenya Isaac ( a.k.a. Isaac Papa) reiterate the importance by saying, 'water serves as one of the dominance resources in our environment which is used for domestic purposes like cooking, bathing, washing and drinking. People in the area are faced with a lot of problems due to the persistent water shortage, less purified water etc."
The student journalists asked Mr. Isaac if activities of galamsey issues in Ghana could be a factor affecting water to the Ho township hence ration of water. The man replied yes!.
Other residence also complained of how rationing of water makes them walk a long distance to get water to feed home. Due to that, water vendors at the various boreholes now sell water at high cost which they can't afford. They also complained of Ghana Water Company Limited late response to the shortage of water.
Residents and some students have called on the government to come their aid to solve the water problems in the Ho township.

10/11/2024

DISGRUNTLED VOTER'S VIEWS ON THE DECEMBER. 7 2024 GENERAL ELECTIONS
Story by: Ametame Ernest and Eugenia Etornam Kpeli

Ghana has been a developing and peaceful country. Citizens elect a leader by voting every four years on December 7. And that leader is entitled to the seat for four years. So in the year 2016, the citizens of the country elected a leader of a party called New Patriotic Party (NPP) and got relected in 2020 general elections. The NPP and its elected president have ruled the country for eight years.

On December 7, 2024 , Ghanaians are once again heading to the polls to peacefully elect a leader as spelt out in the 1992 Constitution, to steer the affairs of the country for the next four years. Some student journalists hit the Ho township to sample the views of some voters towards the December 7, 2024, General elections.

In an interview with a middle aged woman, she expressed her frustration by saying, "the current party is not a good party but rather a bad party. they didn't do anything that benefits the country but rather bring the development of the country down and make things difficult for the citizens in the country. But the other party called, National Democratic Congress (NDC) is a party of hope. Even though they are not in power, they are doing things expected of the party in power to do."
According to the electorate, the current party, has spoiled their children through the free education policy, which means some of the children go hungry and for that matter they go out to chase boys and money and it leads them into unwanted pregnant. Also, the boys are forced to go to school by their parents which the child didn't want to do and this force these boys to join bad gangs in schools.
In addition, the free education policy makes the kids or the students not to buy things from them at the road side. She looks forward to economic revamp when the next party comes to power and hope they should do better and maintain the free education system despite the associated negatives. She also hopes there will continuation of those schools and hospitals left unattended since the current government came into power.

10/11/2024

TALES OF HUMAN SACRIFICED CHIEF STOOL AT HO MUSEUM
Story by Pascalyn Gozah and Wise Senyo Hlorwu:

The traditional chief’s stool holds deep cultural and spiritual significance in many African societies, symbolizing the power, authority, and ancestral lineage of the chief. In ancient times, sacrifices, including human offerings, were sometimes made to pacify, cleanse, or prepare the stool, especially during times of war. Such sacrifices were believed to fortify the stool, invoking spiritual protection and ensuring the success of the chief and his people.

In a recent event, the chief’s stool was transferred to the Ho Museum in Ghana. However, before it was delivered, a pastor was reportedly called upon to "deliver" or cleanse the stool. This step aimed to neutralize any lingering spiritual energies associated with its past, ensuring it could be safely displayed without fear of misfortune. Mr. Gilbert Mendah, a tour guide, revealed this intriguing background, highlighting the complex relationship between traditional beliefs and modern practices.

10/11/2024

A CONVERSATION WITH MR.GILBERT MENSAH A TOUR GUIDE AT VOLTA REGIONAL MUSEUM: UNVEILING THE STORIES BEHIND THE ARTS.
Story by Pascalyn Gozah and Wise Senyo Hlorwu:

The Volta Regional museum is sited at the middle of Ho, the regional capital and a few miles away from the Ahoe Roundabout.
The museum was dedicated to the history and tradition of Volta region. One most significant item, the state chair of the Volta Region, once belonging to the last governor, is a grand symbol of authority and influence. Crafted meticulously with deep, regal hues, it exudes a commanding presence, embodying the leadership and power of its past owner. Its high back and ornate details make it a formidable relic, echoing the legacy of governance and respect.

To help preserve history, on August 12th 2019, the German government and the Ghana Museum and Monument Board(GMMB) concluded an agreement worth Euros 21,000 for the renovation of the Volta regional museum.

On the 31st of October ,2024, a student journalist, Pascalyn Gozah interacted with Mr. Gilbert Mensah a tour guide for the Volta regional museum.

The museum was under a chief when it was in it old state. The museum was built to keep both spiritual and educational artefact and the uniqueness of it is the history behind every artefact .
Some of the most significant items are the state chair and this chair belongs to the last state governor. And they also have the Terracotta heads which were placed one the graves of dead people and also the perforated stones which are used for necklaces
Moving on they have a talking drum which were used to communicate with the chiefs. Also they have the Asimpi chairs which were from Ashanti region in which the chiefs sits when he wants to utter judgement and a state stool.
Moreover, some of the items were acquired from region's chiefs and also some were donated by students from Ho technical university and others were brought from Ashanti region like the Asimpi chairs from Ashanti region.
Mr. Gilbert in concluding his guide revealed the museum is facing some challenges which includes less items in the museum and also need for renovation.
While Volta regional museum continues to grow its collections, the staff dedication and vision continue to pave the way for brighter future.

09/11/2024

11/09/2024

The GALAMSEY menace in Ghana has devastated vital water sources, polluting them beyond use. Many believe that the Trade Union Congress leaders, politically connected and benefiting from the illegal activity, have refused to mobilize their members to stop it. Now, only the Volta River remains as a clean, reliable water source for Ghanaians.

30/08/2024

Government struggling to pay workers' salaries each month.

29/08/2024

Ho township has become a haven for prowling criminals, terrorizing both residents and visitors. These thieves, suspected to be part of an organized gang, strike during power outages, particularly targeting areas with sudden blackouts. Notably, one incident involved thieves stealing gas cylinders, coal pots, and even cooked food during a targeted outage. Gunfire is occasionally heard, heightening the community's fear and sense of insecurity.

06/08/2024

If the Earth rotates on its axis; and the north pole becomes the East pole, and the South Pole becomes the West Pole, and the occupants are thrown into a space of Ocean for a brief moment, and the Earth experiences short total eclipse - it will be a phenomena once in a thousand years which modern scientists have no record of.

24/06/2024

African countries banning po*******hy is a strategic move aimed at preserving the mental health of the younger generation, young adults, and society at large. Po*******hy has been linked to various negative psychological effects, including addiction, desensitization to violence, and distorted perceptions of sexual relationships. By restricting access to explicit materials, African nations aim to protect their youth from these harmful influences.

Countries like India have implemented similar measures with notable success, demonstrating the potential benefits of such policies. India's stringent regulations have reportedly contributed to a decline in p**n consumption, promoting a healthier societal environment. Following this example, Burkina Faso has taken a commendable step by banning po*******hy in any form, setting a precedent for other African nations.

The core objective of these bans is to uplift the moral fabric of society, which has been increasingly threatened by the pervasive nature of explicit content. By eliminating easy access to po*******hy, these countries hope to foster a culture of respect, decency, and healthy interpersonal relationships. This shift is not just about restricting content but about redirecting the population's energy towards more productive and constructive activities.

Moreover, the initiative aims to address the broader societal impact. A society inundated with explicit material often struggles with issues like sexual violence, exploitation, and moral degradation. By imposing these bans, African countries are making a proactive effort to mitigate these problems, ensuring a safer and more ethical environment for all citizens.

The move to ban po*******hy in African countries represents a significant step towards enhancing mental health, safeguarding the younger generation, and reinforcing societal values. By following the examples set by India and Burkina Faso, African nations can create a more morally robust and mentally healthy society.

23/06/2024

Sh*to, a popular black burnt pepper sauce, has become a staple accompaniment to Ghanaian dishes like waakye and kenkey. Traditionally prepared in homes, particularly for children heading to boarding school in the 1980s, sh*to was a beloved part of many family recipes. However, in recent years, waakye and kenkey vendors have adopted this sauce, often altering its ingredients in ways that pose health risks.

These street vendors have introduced harmful additives and unhealthy methods in preparing sh*to, causing adverse health effects among consumers. Reports have emerged of people experiencing heart palpitations, chest discomfort, boggy blood vessels, skin tracings, and even high blood pressure after consuming these modified versions of sh*to. The inclusion of excessive amounts of preservatives, artificial flavorings, and potentially unsafe cooking oils is suspected to contribute to these alarming symptoms.

There is an urgent need for stricter food safety regulations and greater awareness among both vendors and consumers to ensure that this beloved sauce does not become a vehicle for health hazards.