Day: April 4, 2024

On February 1, 2024, a writ was filed at the Supreme Court against the Attorney-General, His Excellencies the former Presidents of the Republic of Ghana, J.A. Kufuor and John Dramani Mahama, and the Speaker of Parliament.

Kenneth Agyei Kuranchie is a ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) member. He unsuccessfully contested the last NPP parliamentary primaries in the Okaikoi North Constituency.

In his writ, Mr Kuranchie asserts that former President John Dramani Mahama is not entitled to contest the next presidential election as flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress. He argues that a true and proper interpretation of Articles 66(1) and (2) of the 1992 Constitution is crucial.

According to him, a person seeking a second presidential term must be a sitting president, and the second presidential term must be consecutive to the first presidential term. This is the second time Ken Kuranchie has filed the case at the Supreme Court, emphasizing the importance of the Court’s role in interpreting the Constitutio
n, with the ultimate aim of preventing former President John Dramani Mahama from contesting the 2024 presidential elections. The first case was thrown out on November 14 2023, by the Supreme Court as procedurally incompetent.

Lawyers for former President John Daramani Mahama and the Speaker of Parliament, Tony Lithur and Thaddeus Sory, have already filed their responses to the case. However, the Attorney-General and His Excellency J.A. Kufuor have yet to file any responses.

The lawyers have argued that the case is of mere nuisance value because Ken Kuranchie has not raised any issues of constitutional interpretation that would properly invoke the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction to interpret Articles 66(1) and (2) of the Constitution.

They argue that a cursory read of the said constitutional provisions will show that the words “sitting President” and “consecutive term” have not been mentioned. It is Ken Kuranchie who has imported those words in there. Quoting several decisions of the Supreme Court, they argue
that the law is clear that a constitutional issue is not raised because of a plaintiff’s absurd, strained and far-fetched understanding of clear provisions in the Constitution.

In this case, Ken Kuranchie’s statement of case does not contain any submissions to demonstrate that the words of articles 66 (1) and (2) are imprecise, unclear, or ambiguous, or that some rival meanings have been placed on them or that there is any conflict on the face of those provisions as would require the Supreme Court to interpret them. The issue of constitutional interpretation perceived by Ken Kuranchie is a figment of his own imagination.

In a rather unusual twist of argument, Ken Kuranchie seems to have contradicted himself in his statement of the case when he argues that former President John Daramani Mahama could still contest the elections if he receives parliamentary approval under Article 68(2) of the order to be eligible to contest the presidential elections.

Information that a case like this has been pending in the
Supreme Court may come as a complete surprise to Ghanaians who are already gearing up for the next presidential elections, with the two major parties having already chosen their flag bearers. A similar situation is happening in America right now, with former President Donald Trump seeking a second term in office. If there are any controversial issues regarding a second presidential term for Donald Trump, it certainly does not arise in the context of the question of whether he can only contest as a sitting president or whether his second term must be consecutive to the first.

There is also an interesting aspect to this case. The current Chief Justice and the bulk of the judges of the Supreme Court have been appointed by President Nana Akufo Addo, who would dearly love his protégé, Vice President Mahamadu Bawumia, to succeed him.

His biggest stumbling block is former President John Dramani Mahama. Because of the case’s very political nature, observers are keenly watching to see what kind of panel the current
Chief Justice will put in place to adjudicate on it.

Source: Ghana Web

Madam Virginia Palmer, the United States (US) Ambassador to Ghana, Thursday sworn-in new Peace Corps Volunteers and tasked them to help fix challenges in communities.

The twenty volunteers, who received eleven weeks of intensive training in language and cultural awareness, would work side-by-side with local communities to address critical needs, foster sustainable development and build bridges of understanding across borders.

The volunteers are experts in the fields of Health and Agriculture and would be sent to serve in various capacities in communities nationwide, particularly in Abonse within the Akuapim North Municipal area, Eastern Region, and Agormeda in the Dangme West District of the Greater Accra Region.

‘As Peace Corps Volunteers, you represent the answer to Ghanaian communities’ requests. We expect you to contribute to your community’s needs through each farmland and each clinic’, she said.

Since 1961 when the first batch of Peace Corps arrived, more than 5000 such volunteers have served in dif
ferent sectors of the country in various capacities.

The Peace Corps, a brainchild of the Late American President, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, since its inception, has maintained a successful model that fosters a cross-cultural adaptation in all its activities.

Tamu Daniel, Country Director of Peace Corps Ghana, in an address to the volunteers, urged them to represent the US in a way that would leave a lasting impact in the communities they served.

Some of the volunteers like Vanessa Jones, who has served for a year and four months at Techiman in the Bono-East Region as a Community Health Agent, narrated her experience.

‘My experience of integrating in Ghana has been amazing, everyone is so welcoming, they are very accepting and interested in trying new things…I had a really good time’, she said.

Victoria Bajek, one of the new volunteers, who came from Pennsylvania is excited to be posted to serve in Ghana.

Currently, thirty-five volunteers from the Peace Corps are
serving in six regions across the country namely Bono East, Greater-Accra, Eastern, Northern, Oti and Volta Regions.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Proverbs 26:24-25: Enemies disguise themselves with their lips, but in their hearts they harbour deceit. Though their speech is charming, do not believe them, for seven abominations fill their hearts.

A chameleon only changes its colour to match the earth but never changes its skin-an African proverb

Alhaji Bawumia’s recent actions have raised eyebrows, and rightfully so. His decision to attend a Christian church service at Maker’s House on Resurrection Sunday and refer to attendees as “my fellow believers” is indeed perplexing, given that Muslims do not adhere to the fundamental Christian belief in the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This inconsistency raises questions about Alhaji Bawumia’s sincerity and integrity as a leader.

By using the phrase “My fellow believers,” when he doesn’t believe what the

Christians believe that, relative to the two most important doctrines in the Christian faith, Alhaji Bawumia appears to be attempting to deceitfully align himself with Christian voters despit
e not sharing their core beliefs. This dangerous, opportunistic behaviour undermines the trust and respect that voters expect from their leaders.

Furthermore, his sudden omission of the Islamic title “Alhaji” from his official posters adds to the perception of calculated deception. What a chameleonic leader!

Leaders like Alhaji Bawumia, who resort to such manipulative tactics for political gain, demonstrate a dangerous lack of principles and integrity. Bawumia’s actions not only betray the trust of his constituents but also threaten the fabric of a nation built on principles of honesty and transparency.

In a time when strong, principled leadership is crucial, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s hypocrisy serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by leaders who prioritize personal gain over the well-being of their nation.

Beware, those in the Body of Christ who have commercialized His pulpits! Cease

from such conduct for it is an affront to the sanctity of the Christian faith.

Be warned, ye men and women of fai
th! The conman has taken his calculated

deception to the congregation of believers, where he virtually buys pulpits with fat envelopes to deceive, misquote scripture, and blaspheme against his faith to win Christian votes.

Be reminded that Jesus Christ paid dearly to establish His Church, so don’t

desecrate His pulpits for monetary gains.

No wonder people now call him Timothy Zachariah 4:1.

Source: Ghana Web

Agrihouse Foundation, a Non-Governmental Agricultural social impact Organisation, has expressed commitment to support farmers in promoting sustainable crop production, increase yields through farmer education, best agricultural practices and implementation.

Ms Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa, Executive Director of Agrihouse Foundation, stated that the support would be executed through an initiative targeted at pre-planting season to educate farmers on best practices and other measures to increase yield and reduce post-harvest losses.

Speaking at a media briefing in Accra, the Executive Director, said one of the major challenges affecting farmers was during pre- planting season, which needed an intervention.

She said: ‘We realised that there is a big gap after harvest and preparation towards new planting season and working with the farmers, we saw the need to come up with interventions to help them overcome such challenges.’

‘Farmers are looking for the appropriate crop protection and crop nutrition products to u
se on their farms and we have a lot of input companies also springing up both organic and inorganic, the irrigation sector is also growing speedily and tractor equipment also coming up with appropriate technology that will support our farmers, however access to these services remain a challenge,’ she noted.

Ms Akosa said though there were shops all over, there were no key platform where farmers and experts, including crop protection and crop nutrition companies could engage directly on how to forge the needed partnerships to support food security system as a nation.

‘It is in this regard that the Foundation is set to host a three-day event dubbed: 1st Ghana Agrochemicals Crop Protection Exhibition and Awards (GACA)- The pre-planting season Exhibitions, to be held from April 18 to 20, 2024 at Bonokyempem Hall, Techiman in the Bono East region.’

The GACA is a pre-planting season initiative with a primary focus on creating a one-stop platform with the most active transactions for trade, connectivity and coope
ration.

It would integrate pesticides, fertilizers, seeds, irrigation and plant protection equipment and logistics and ensure comprehensive availability of crucial resources for all agricultural value chain participants.

The event would be on the theme: ‘Recognizing Efficiency and Innovation to Drive sustainable Bumper Harvest; the role of the Agricultural Input Dealer (s)’.

The Executive Director said the focus was on the pre-planting season, where farmers could have a dialogue with all emerging crop protection and nutrition brands that were springing up to know what was right.

‘Many of the farmers had failed during planting, due to wrong applications and demonstrations in the absence of expert advice.’

Activities of the three-day event would include exhibitions, product innovation and presentation, meetings and awards ceremony.

She urged farmers and stakeholders to take advantage of the event to share knowledge and best practices.

Farmers, Farmer Based Organisations (FBOs), farmer associations, gover
nment organisations, development partners, exhibitors, including input dealers into seeds, agrochemicals, fertilizers, irrigation and machinery as well as the public are expected to participate in the agrochemcal event.

It is expected that farmers would have increased access to crucial resources, improved knowledge and best practices, increased crop yields and quality, reduced post-harvest losses and enhanced market access as well as strengthened agricultural value chain.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Recently, Mr Alan Kyerematen’s call for Christians to vote for a Christian and Christ-like leader when speaking to Christians at the Pentecost Easter Convention at Dr Wyaat Assembly, sparked discomfort among some of the Alhaji Bawumia’s supporters, revealing a glaring double standard on their part.

What is good for the goose is said to be good for the gander. During the NPP presidential primary, Alhaji Bawumia, who contested against Christian aspirants, openly appealed to Muslim delegates to vote for him because he was one of them.

In actual fact, he openly and consistently did that whenever he met with Muslim delegates. However, when Mr. Kyerematen urged Christians to vote for one of their own who embodies Christian values, Alhaji Bawumia’s camp reacted with indignation and accusations of bias.

This hypocrisy highlights an inconsistency in approach. If it’s acceptable for a Muslim candidate to appeal to Muslims based on religious identity, why is the outrage when a Christian candidate makes a similar appe
al to Christians?

When you live in a glass house, you don’t begin a fight by pelting stones. Unfortunately, Alhaji Bawumia was the one who started the religious or identity politics during and after the NPP presidential primary. Can you imagine what he would have done if the numbers favour him?

Interestingly, the president even joined the religious identity bandwagon by saying that the next First Lady would come from the Zongo. Did the noisemakers see anything wrong with that?

But, you see, the bitter reality is that Alhaji Bawumia is simply wasting his time and resources. Apart from the fact that he has shown gross incompetence relative to the management of the economy as the head of the Economic Management Team, the Christians in Ghana will not vote for him. They will vote for one of their own to occupy the highest office of the land.

In countries where Muslims, Christians, Judaizers, and Hindus constitute the majority, it’s common for one of them to be elected as president, reflecting the natural incli
nation of dominant communities to see one of their own in leadership roles. Is there anything wrong with that? The answer is a big NO!

Source: Ghana Web

Dr Jethro W. Brooks Jr., the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the Regional Maritime University (RMU), says Seafarers’ lives have been at risk from ever-increasing violent attacks as pirates and criminals continue to operate with increased impunity.

He said in essence vessels operating in the Gulf of Guinea continue to face serious and persistent threats from criminals both in anchorages and at open seas.

Dr Brook Jr. was speaking at the opening of the European Union/ ECOWAS Commission Support to the ECOWAS Integrated Maritime Strategy (SWAIMS) training in Maritime Affairs and Security.

The Regional Maritime operational training course was dubbed: ‘Maritime Affairs and Security Course.’

He said the course was aimed at building the capacity and competencies of Staff and personnel of maritime-focused agencies and institutions across the West African Region in combating crimes in the Gulf of Guinea.

He said the Gulf of Guinea recorded 132 incidents in 2020, which included armed robbery, kidnapping for ransom, viole
nt armed boarding, and hijacking.

The Vice-Chancellor said according to the ECOWAS Multinational Maritime Coordination Zone F 2020 annual report, 136 crew were abducted from 27 kidnapping incidents for the year.

‘This accounted for about 95 per cent of global kidnapping for ransom, comparatively, the Indian Ocean recorded only 36 incidents of which none were classified as piracy,’ he added.

He said this made the Gulf of Guinea the most dangerous water for seafarers worldwide and the growing maritime insecurity had affected the legitimate uses of the sea, impaired the exploitation of the coastal resource, and continued to undermine regional security as well as the realisation of the blue economy potential of the Region.

Dr Brook Jr. said the objective of the SWAIMS was to improve regional governance and legal frameworks, prosecution and adjudication of maritime crimes, law enforcement operational capacities, regional training and responses to the threat and transnational cooperation.

He said in furtheranc
e of the SWAIMS Project, the RMU was selected for the training of sea actors, and naval and law enforcement officers across West Africa.

Mr Augustine Addy-Lamptey, RMU SWAIMS Project Coordinator, said the six-week Course, which commenced on April 2, 2024, was expected to end on May 10, 2024, and the participants were drawn from agencies in the maritime security value chain from Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Togo.

He said it was important ‘we keep our eyes on the ball because while we achieve these positive developments in the well-known traditional crime areas new crime areas were escalating very fast.’

He said the Course package includes nine modules namely: introduction to Maritime Security Environment, Maritime Security Functional Areas, Legal Frameworks on Maritime Security, Blue Economy, Maritime Crisis Management and Fisheries Sector Governance and Security.

Others are Yaounde Architecture Information Sharing and Incidents Reporting, Managing Complexities in Maritime Safety and Security and Maritime Saf
ety and Practice.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Deputy Director of A Rocha Ghana, Daryl Bosu, has urged aspiring political parties and public servants participating in the upcoming 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections to demonstrate active prioritization and commitment to a green and thriving development paradigm for the citizens of Ghana.

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and other non-state actors within the Natural Resources and Environment sector have launched the Ghana Environment Manifesto 2024.

The manifesto covers areas such as the Land Sector, Forestry Sector, Forest, Biodiversity and Agriculture Sector, Oil, Gas and Energy Sector, Environment and Climate Change Sector, Mining Sector, Wash Sector, Marine Environment and Fisheries Sector.

The document was developed over several months through broad engagements of Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) within the natural resources, oil and gas, energy, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), and climate change sectors, sharing inputs from their respective constituents across the country.

Presen
ting an overview of the manifesto at the launch in Accra, Daryl Bosu, noted that, considering the critical role party politics play in shaping the national development agenda, encompassing prioritization, investment, and effective implementation, it becomes imperative for aspiring political parties and public servants participating in the upcoming 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary elections to demonstrate active prioritization and commitment to a green and thriving development paradigm for the citizens of Ghana.

‘Over the past decade, significant environmental challenges have emerged in Ghana, characterized by poorly regulated mining activities polluting major river basins, encroachment into forest reserves through government-granted mining concessions, and active state policies leading to the conversion of key ecological sites such as Achimota Forest, and MuniPomadze and Sakumo Ramsar Sites’.

‘Community rights have come under serious attack from state-backed business interests, with a seemingly or delibe
rate weakening of enforcement and compliance measures like never before. The current situation envisions a bleak future, indicating a failure in both policy and political agendas to effectively address these pressing environmental issues. We cannot sustain a prosperous future if these developments are not addressed with the urgency they deserve’ Bosu said.

He said, the Environment Manifesto is informed by the felt needs and aspirations of Ghanaians across the 16 regions over the increasing impunity and detrimental activities of government, corporations, and individuals, which sometimes have fatal and irreparable impacts on food, clean water, natural ecosystems, health and environment.

‘Political commitment and implementation of this Environment Manifesto will galvanize broad citizen support as well as engender global investment and intervention in key sectors of the economy in line with the global urgency to address vulnerabilities associated with climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental polluti
on’, he said.

This, he said, would contribute significantly to improving Ghana’s economic outcomes, within the agriculture, agro-based industries, forestry, and fisheries sectors, while improving the quality of the environment for all citizens.

He added, ‘It will also build resilience for climate change, address the depletion of Ghana’s natural heritage, and secure the provisioning and support services it continues to deliver to us all’.

Commitments and actions

Some of the commitments and actions in the Land Sector as demanded by the Manifesto include the need for women’s equitable access to land rights, affirmative action in the land sector for equitable land ownership, and the need for CSOs engagement and participation in land policy dialogues as well as strengthen land administration for proper land use planning and zoning.

In the Oil, Gas, and Energy Sector, some of the commitments include the Reprioritization of the distribution of petroleum revenue via the Annual Budget Fund Allocation (ABFA) to fa
vor a green economy, and the need for Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) to re-orient, rebrand and diversify their investment portfolio towards renewable energy in a progressive shift from fossil fuels dependence. There is also the call for an urgent need to diversify Ghana’s energy sources with a focus on increasing renewable energy mix and efficiency by 50% to drive access to affordable clean energy for industry expansion and job creation, while prioritizing renewable energy access for poor communities in Ghana.

In the Wash Sector, some of the commitments as captured in the manifesto include the full implementation of the buffer zone policy through an effectively enforced legal framework, to ultimately improve water resource management and thereby its contribution to ensuring access to clean quality water for all Ghanaians. There is also the call for the Presidential Compact for WASH, and move the national focus from ‘Basic Services’ to ‘Safely Managed’ as well as Legitimizing informal sector wast
e workers and integrating them into the formal waste management architecture.

In the Environment and Climate Change Sector, the Manifesto is demanding a review of the Emissions Levy, and the adoption of a national Cap and Trade levy system, with responsibility on the high-end polluters. Revenue from the Emissions Levy fund should be directed towards climate mitigation and adaptation interventions with clear transparent and accountable measures in the legislative provisions. There is also the call for the provision of gender-inclusive climate-resilient programmes in agriculture. Facilitate climate-focused, cost-benefit analysis of mining against the destruction of the environment and facilitate the expedited passage of the Climate Action Bill into Law as well as setting up and operationalizing environmental courts with a legal aid support system to address the increasing environmental crimes in Ghana.

In the Marine Environment and Fisheries Sector, the Environment Manifesto called for a review of existing le
gislation and ensure stringent regulations, promote advanced technology, ensure transparent supply chains, and impose severe penalties to combat IUU fishing, illegal transshipments, and overfishing by foreign vessels, with a focus on sustainability, community involvement, and consumer awareness. It also demanded political commitment with adequate resources to end illegal fishing, with no interferences, in sector law enforcement and prosecution-related matters. It also demanded the prioritization of the establishment, development, and management of Marine Protected Areas in Ghana as well as the Institute of a National Mangrove Restoration and Coastal Community Resilience program critical for protecting coastal communities and sustainable mangrove utilization.

In the Forest, Biodiversity and Agriculture Sector, the manifesto demands secured food sovereignty of farmers and citizens by protecting farmers and seed developers’ rights and repeal any Plant Breeders Act provisions that put the power for seed control
in the hands of corporate agencies. Empower local communities to tackle issues of illegal mining, focusing on the driving force of the youth and this can be in the form of using community-led task forces to fight the galamsey menace. There is also the call to reinstate the full extent of Achimota Forest by abolishing EI 144 and taking steps to develop the Achimota Forest into a thriving urban forest for the benefit of all Ghanaians as well as the repeal of LI 2462 (Environmental Protection (Mining in Forest Reserves) Regulations) and enact relevant legislation to exclude mining from all forest reserves and river basins in Ghana.

In the Mining Sector, the manifesto demands the review of the Minerals and Mining Act to institutionalize a Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) for Mineral Governance just as there is PIAC for the petroleum industry. This, it said, will cure the failure in the Parliamentary Oversight role concerning rights allocation, performance and safeguards, and mineral funds mana
gement. Ensure passage of the Minerals Revenue Management Law (MRMA) that regulates how all mineral revenues should be utilized.

Political must prioritise environmental and green pathways

On his part, the National Director of A Rocha Ghana, Dr Seth Appiah-Kubi called on political parties to prioritise environmental and green pathways as part of their potential future government’s development agenda.

‘We are looking at a future where the nations who have hedged against the devastating effects of climate change through adequate adaptation measures and water security investments will be the ones whose populations have a secured well-being’, he said.

The Programmes Coordinator, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Economic Policy Competence Centre, Ms Eunice Asiedu commended A Rocha Ghana and other environmental Civil Society Organisations for putting together an environmental manifesto describing it as progressive, hence their support of the process.

‘Given the critical role the environment plays in our continuous surv
ival, I urge the political parties to urgently centre environmental sustainability at the centre of their development agenda and we look forward to yet another political season with the environment at the centre of campaigns and subsequent conscious effort toward its implementation’, she added.

Representatives from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Convention People’s Party (CPP) who were present at the launch promised to adopt the environment manifesto in their 2024 party’s manifestoes with a promise to implement all the recommendations if given the opportunity to govern after the December 7, 2024 general elections.

Source: Ghana Web

Engage Now Africa, a non-governmental organisation against child trafficking, and for resettling children saved from trafficking, in partnership with Ensign Global College, has engaged with key stakeholders to combat human trafficking in the Volta region.

Participants at the engagement included Regional Directors and Commanders of security agencies.

The engagement was to solicit support to coordinate anti-human trafficking and other forms of exploitation efforts within the region.

It was also to identify the roles of each stakeholder and enhance collaboration and partnership in the fight against nefarious acts.

Mr Komla Afasi, Executive Director of End Modern Slavery at Engage Now Africa (ENA), said the establishment was poised to eradicate child and human trafficking, modern-day slavery, which involves deception, threats, violence, coercion, abuse of power, control and exploitation.

He said millions were trapped globally under human trafficking but ENA under its ‘Heal, Rescue and Lift’ policy provides r
esources and training modules to vulnerable populations towards self-worth, reliance and focusing on fundamental leading blocks to strengthen family and community cohesion.

He said ENA had developed all-inclusive sensitisation programmes that resulted in systemic awareness at all levels and educating hotbed trafficking and child labour communities.

He mentioned forms of trafficking such as sexual exploitation, child slavery and domestic servitude, head portage, debt bondage, harmful cultural practices, early marriage, forced begging and sextortion.

Mr Andrews Dodzi Agudu, a representative from the Attorney-General’s Department in charge of Child Trafficking a remark said there were many challenges in relation to the menace but equally some gains have been made in the subject area.

He said swifter measures or action should be adopted to prosecute culprits found perpetrating the heinous crime shelve the independence of institutions fighting against the menace and rely on the inter-dependence of the establis
hments for collaborated gain.

He identified fund constraints in dealing with the issues and commended the efforts of End Now Africa as a pointer for expedited actions of the prosecution of culprits.

Mr Agudu called for the creation of reward systems to motivate whistleblowers, understanding the cultural nuances of areas where the practice was identified and prevalent as well as step up education and advocacy to stem the menace.

Mrs Stellar Mawutor, Regional Director, Department of Social Welfare, said the efforts of ‘trafficking contractors’ to beat the status quo had been high and elusive but following trials had busted some criminals.

She said some 16 children who were trafficked across regional borders into the Volta region were repatriated to the North, where they were trafficked.

Mr Augustus Awity, Chief Director, Volta Regional Coordinating Director, commended End Now Africa, for making an entry into the Volta jurisdiction, which records show leads the pack of child trafficking in the country and p
ledged the Coordinating Council’s full support.

‘Today’s meeting is an eye-opener to the Coordinating Council and we intend to invite the NGO to address the Council’s Executive meeting in June.’

He said funding constitutes the underlying factor for child trafficking in the local economy and establishments like the Ghana Enterprise Agency, had the wherewithal to offer some support to victims and urged the stakeholders to explore it.

Mr Francis Wama, Head of ENA in the Volta region, said about 4,000 adult learners had benefited from its Adult and Literacy Vocational Skills training modules in Ho, Ho West, Central and South Tongu, Akatsi South and Keta.

He said traditional leaders and Assembly members were being engaged to broaden advocacy on human trafficking and the fight against albinism.

Present were institutions from the Attorney-General’s Department, Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Economic and Organised Crime Office, Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit, Ghana Police Service
Anti-Human Trafficking Unit, Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice, Ghana Health Service, National Commission for Civic Education, Ghana Immigration Service, Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations, Department of Children and Social Welfare.

The engagement was held on the theme: ‘Role of Stakeholders to Combat Human Trafficking.’

Source: Ghana News Agency