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 HELPING THE POOR AND NEEDY IS MY GREATEST CONCERN - KELL KWAME SAKA. A young Philanthropist Kell Kwame Saka is a V.I.P bus conductor at circle has cooked for over 800 people. According to him, he grew up in the Zongo community so he knows how hard life is when you have no support from anyone, every twice in a year he cook and donate to the less privileged on the streets of Accra. He said that, he organises food and other items which he shares to the needy especially those sleeping on the streets. Looking at my background and how my mom suffered taking care of me and how far i have become, It is my wish to help people on the streets most especially those without mothers.( Orphans) Helping people make me happy and gives me the strength to keep going in life,it's good to help people on the streets. h Help them if you can, so, this is what i have been doing every year. This is my seventh year of Helping people on the streets, my message to the leaders in Ghana is they should remem...

  The United Press for Development Network (UPDN) vehemently _*condemns the unwarranted verbal assault by Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin, now functioning as the Minority Leader of Parliament, against Joy FM*_. His comments accusing the station of mischief and misinformation reflect an alarming trend of growing arrogance and intolerance toward the media by the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP).  This attack, provoked by Joy FM's factual reporting on the Speaker of Parliament’s declaration of four vacant seats, is an unacceptable attempt to intimidate and silence independent journalism. The media’s role is to hold power to account, and it must be allowed to do so without harassment. *_Afenyo-Markin’s hostility toward a press organization performing its civic duty exemplifies a dangerous disregard for the principles of democracy._* UPDN urges all leaders to engage constructively with the media and refrain from undermining press freedom with such reckless public outbursts. _*The m...

 Press Release  *UPDN CONDEMNS ATTACK ON EIB NETWORK JOURNALIST AND CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION*   *[Accra - Ghana, 17/10/24]* – The United Press for Development Network (UPDN) unequivocally condemns the violent attack on Mr. Murtala Inusah, Legal Affairs Correspondent for the EIB Network, by supporters of Bishop Elisha Salifu Amoako at the High Court in Accra.  This brazen assault on a journalist within a court’s premises is not only a direct attack on press freedom but also raises grave concerns about the state of security in our judicial institutions.   We express our deepest solidarity with Mr. Inusah, who sustained injuries, including multiple cuts on his wrist, and also lost his personal belongings while lawfully performing his duties as a journalist. It is unacceptable that individuals resort to violence in an attempt to stifle media coverage, especially within a space that symbolizes the rule of law and justice.   The UPDN is gravely c...

  GAYO and KoKMA Join Forces for a Zero Waste Future in Accra In a significant step towards scaling up the Zero Waste Cities program, the Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO) and the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement the Zero Waste for Sustainable Cityscape project in Accra. This collaborative initiative aims to transform waste management practices within the municipality and contribute to a cleaner and healthier environment. GAYO is a youth-led advocacy group that focuses on environmental sustainability and community development by empowering youth and local communities to address pressing environmental issues. Through this partnership, GAYO will work closely with KoKMA to raise awareness about proper waste management and source segregation techniques. This initiative is part of GAYO’s broader effort to promote a community-based circular economy approach to waste management, ensuring just transition of waste pi...

  Awal Mohammed stands as independent candidate Hon. Awal Mohammed who is branch chairman for NDC Madina Constituency has submitted a nomination forms at the Electoral Commission's office standing as an independent candidate for Madina Constituency and called on citizens in the Madina Constituency to vote him into power for development.   Speaking in an interview Hon. Awal disclosed that he choose to go independent because he wants to stay true to the National Democratic Congress's core values and prioritize the needs of Madina's residents. This decision is likely to stems from a desire to maintain his integrity and authenticity, ensuring his actions align with the principles he believes in. Moreover Critics claim that the incumbent MP for Madina Hon. Sosu has lost touch with the National Democratic Congress's (NDC) core supporters and the people of Madina, failing to tackle pressing local concerns. Hon.Awal revealed . STORY BY; ABENA SARPONGMAAH  TRUST NEWS  M...

  MY MISSION IS TO PUT SMILE ON THE FACES OF KIDS AND EVERYBODY -  NAA OBOSHIE DUAMUNO YEDURO I (OSU ANRHOR QUEEN MOTHER) Queen mother of Anarhor madam Naa Oboshie Duamunoo Yedru I has devoted herself to support child education by providing basic needs such as food for students in osu in order to reduce poverty and create an impact for society development . Speaking in an interview with the media, Queen Mother Naa Oboshie indicated after her enstoolment it was heart burden to serve the people in the osu community especially the needy in other to help them perform well academically in their schooling. "Mine is to serve the people and make an impact" Furthermore, she revealed that as a philanthropist and a queen, the main aim is to spread the service to the neighbouring community and children, and to respond To respond to the call, many children are fed with breakfast before they go to school. Naa Oboshie Duamuno Yeduro I also said, it has been difficult to operate on this ini...

  *CONCERN HEALTH EDUCATION PROJECT*  Ghana has joined the global community in observing World Meningitis Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the disease and promoting prevention efforts.  The commemoration aims to ensure that individuals are informed about the risks of meningitis and seek early medical attention if they experience symptoms.  Addressing the event, Director-General of Administration at the Ministry of Health, Frank Raji, emphasized the importance of public health education in combating meningitis. He highlighted that providing accurate information about the disease is crucial for preventing outbreaks and ensuring the well-being of Ghanaians.  Speaking at the event, Frank Raji, Director-General of Administration at the Ministry of Health, Frank Raji, urged Ghanaians to take proactive steps to prevent and combat meningitis The Chief Executive Officer of Concern Health Education Project, Isaac Ampomaa, urged all mothers to ensure that th...

  Press Release UNITED PRESS FOR DEVELOPMENT NETWORK (UPDN) CALLS ON MEMBERS TO JOIN THE GHANA COALITION AGAINST GALAMSEY’S *“RED BAND PROTEST AGAINST GALAMSEY”*  The United Press for Development Network (UPDN) wishes to inform and encourage all its esteemed members, media practitioners, and partners to fully participate in the upcoming *"Red Band Protest Against Galamsey"* organized by the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey. The protest is scheduled to begin tomorrow, *Thursday, 10th October 2024.*  This protest is a critical call to action against the menace of illegal mining (galamsey) in Ghana, which continues to pose a significant threat to our environment, water bodies, farmlands, and the livelihoods of millions of Ghanaians. The rampant destruction of natural resources through galamsey not only compromises our future but also endangers the very existence of our communities. UPDN stands in solidarity with the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey and all stakeholders commi...