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Kwabena Donkor applauds PURC’s substantial penalties against ECG Board

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The PURC assessed a high penalties of GH¢5,868,000 on ECG board members who served from January to March 18, 2024. This disciplinary action was filed because they violated Regulation 39 of L.I. 2413, which mandates prior notification to consumers before any power outage occurs. The fine has affected several people, including Keli Gadzekpo, who resigned as Board Chair on March 26, and Samuel Dubik Mahama, the current ECG Managing Director. Speaking on Citi FM, Dr. Donkor stated his support for the fine.

The former Power Minister has praised the decision by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) to punish the Board members of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) GH¢5.8 million.

Dr Kwabena Donkor, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Pru East, characterised the action as noteworthy.

The PURC assessed a high penalty of GH¢5,868,000 on ECG board members who served from January to March 18, 2024.

This disciplinary action was filed because they violated Regulation 39 of L.I. 2413, which mandates prior notification to consumers before any power outage occurs.

The fine has affected several people, including Keli Gadzekpo, who resigned as Board Chair on March 26, and Samuel Dubik Mahama, the current ECG Managing Director.

Speaking on Citi FM, Dr Donkor stated his support for the fine.

He stated that it is required since the Board members have refused to accept responsibility for the company’s choices.

“I find that really refreshing. Extremely refreshing since I also rank the State Enterprises Committee of Parliament, and the absence of good governance in a lot of state-owned enterprises has drawn attention to the issue. Board members do not accept accountability for the choices of the businesses they oversee, therefore I am really happy about that,” he said.

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Power interruptions damage our enterprises; release dumsor schedule – GUTA

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GUTA is asking answers from ECG about the true reasons of the unpredictable power outages, measures to resolve the issue, and a deadline for resolution. They also requested ECG to publish a timeframe for load-shedding so that companies may organise their activities appropriately. Because of the unpredictability of power outages, many shop owners have turned to generators, which has resulted in rising fuel costs to keep them operating during outages.

The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has joined demands for the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to produce a load-shedding schedule, citing the persistent power outages that are badly impacting companies and livelihoods across the nation.

GUTA issued a statement emphasising the considerable impact of the power outages on many sectors, including agriculture, trade, and industry.

According to them, firms are struggling to meet production schedules and prepare for their personnel as a result of the irregular power supply, which raises production costs and degrades living conditions.

Traders, store owners, wholesalers, tailors, dressmakers, electricians, and other artists are also suffering business losses as a result of the “Dumsor phenomenon.”

GUTA is asking for answers from ECG about the true reasons of the unpredictable power outages, measures to resolve the issue, and a deadline for resolution.

They also requested ECG to publish a timeframe for load-shedding so that companies may organise their activities appropriately.

Because of the unpredictability of power outages, many shop owners have turned to generators, which has resulted in rising fuel costs to keep them operating during outages.

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The Foreign Affairs Ministry cautions against travelling to Northern Mali

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"The Ministry remains committed to the safety of Ghanaians and will provide updates on the security situation in the region under reference in due course," the statement went on to say. The Foreign Affairs Ministry reminded the people to always prioritise their safety when travelling.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has advised Ghanaians not to travel to certain areas of Northern Mali.

In an official statement, the Ministry underlined recent security concerns along critical routes connecting Mali and Niger, notably in the Gao and Ansongo regions of Northern Mali.

The Ministry mentioned incidents of terrorist activity targeting travellers along these routes.

“The Ministry remains committed to the safety of Ghanaians and will provide updates on the security situation in the region under reference in due course,” the statement went on to say.

The Foreign Affairs Ministry reminded the people to always prioritise their safety when travelling.

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Gov’t settles on blue and white as new paint for basic schools

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He also announced the replacement of the brown and yellow outfits. "We are modifying the uniforms of public elementary schools across the country. The yellow and brown that you see now will go. Reformation is coming to a community near you, and you will witness it." The education minister expanded, saying that this project is part of the government's attempts to demonstrate to critics that its concentration is not exclusively on secondary education.

Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, Minister of Education, has declared that the government intends to repaint all public basic schools in blue and white, replacing the present brown and yellow.

This programme is part of a rebranding campaign to improve the appearance of the institutions.

Dr Adutwum went on to say that this is only one of several initiatives targeted at revitalising and improving basic education in the country.

“We’re moving to blue and white. We are painting all of the schools to give them an appealing appearance. This is the revolution Ghana deserves, and it is on its way,” the minister said at a “The free SHS tale” discussion in Accra on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

He also announced the replacement of the brown and yellow outfits.

“We are modifying the uniforms of public elementary schools across the country. The yellow and brown that you see now will go. Reformation is coming to a community near you, and you will witness it.”

The education minister expanded, saying that this project is part of the government’s attempts to demonstrate to critics that its concentration is not exclusively on secondary education.

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