Led by the party’s Communications Officer, Cassius Oto Larbi, the group claimed their party’s victory in the 2024 general elections grants them the authority to take over government institutions in the districts.

Witnesses reported that, Mr Larbi led the charge as party members locked the offices and issued warnings to officials.

The supporters also directed Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to refrain from using official government vehicles, further escalating tensions in the area.

This incident is part of a growing trend of takeovers of government institutions nationwide by supporters of the NDC after winning the elections.

Authorities are yet to comment on the situation.

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The foundation, in collaboration with Miss Earth Ghana 2023, Priscilla Asante, has donated sanitary pads, panties, deodorant, and other essential items to support menstrual hygiene among these young girls.

This timely intervention has brought hope to the students, who have been struggling to access basic sanitary products.

The support is a beacon of light in a region where menstrual hygiene remains a significant challenge.

Priscilla Asante, Community Laison Officer for Viola Ford Fletcher Foundation, has called on the government to waive taxes on sanitary pads and make them more affordable for poor female children.

“Reducing taxes on sanitary pads will significantly improve women’s menstrual hygiene,” she emphasized.

Senior Nurse at Majorel, Joyce Mensah, also cautioned the female students against compromising their future for meagre gains.

“Focus on your studies, and don’t chase GH₵2 and GH₵5 from men,” she advised.

The beneficiaries of the free sanitary pads and panties expressed their gratitude to the Viola Ford Fletcher Foundation and Majorel for their kindness.

“Access to sanitary pads has been a major challenge for us, and we are grateful for this support,” they said in unison.

This initiative is a testament to the power of community support and the impact that organizations like Viola Ford Fletcher Foundation can have on the lives of young girls.

By promoting menstrual hygiene and providing essential items, the foundation is empowering these students to focus on their education and build a brighter future.

The conflict arose due to several tipper drivers’ refusal to pay the Quarry Development Fund, which was implemented by the Gomoa East and Awutu Senya West District Assemblies.

The drivers, who felt wronged, expressed their grievances. The Gomoa East District Assembly and the Awutu Senya West Assemblies had instituted a fee of GHC 5 per cubic unit of material transported, resulting in charges ranging from GHC 80 to GHC 100 depending on the load’s size.

Eric Addo, the station master for the tipper truck drivers association, appealed to the Minister of Local Government, Dan Botwe, the Inspector-General of Police, Dr Akuffo Dampare, and President Akufo-Addo to intervene promptly. His plea was to prevent potential violent clashes in the future.

Also, Solomon Darko Quarm, the District Chief Executive of Gomoa East, who spoke on behalf of Awutu Senya West, explained that the levy had been introduced to facilitate the development of communities associated with the stone quarries.

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The notice has asked the residents to vacate the Camp by September 30, 2021.

The decision to evict the residents, according to the DCE, was taken at a District Security Council (DISEC) meeting held on August 3, 2021.

“All are to note that this date will not be extended,” the notice stressed in bold letters.

Some activities of the residents in the Camp have become a concern to the public and state officials, lately and the eviction DISEC references same as informing its decision.

“From tomorrow, August 4, 2021, officers of the Assembly and security personnel would be deployed to clearly mark the boundaries of the 141 acre land including Zone 12,” the letter stressed.

Buduburam Liberia Camp was a refugee camp along the Accra-Cape Coast Highway.

The camp was opened by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in 1990 to serve as a home to more than 12,000 refugees from Liberia who fled their country during the First Liberian Civil War (1989–1996) and the Second Liberian Civil War (1999–2003).

Also resident in the camp were nationals of Sierra Leone who escaped from their civil war fought between 1991 and 2002.

The UNHCR who provided the settlement’s residents with individual aid and relief began pulling out of the camp in April 2007, slowly withdrawing all UNHCR-administered services.

Since then, the camp has been cited as becoming a den for all manner of criminal activities.

Below are details of the notice:

One of the companies at Gomoa Ojobi in the Central Region cited for evading taxes has made part payment.

Management of Pilot Quarry Limited rushed to the Gomoa East District Assembly to make payment after Adom FM broke news of them evading taxes.

On Adom FM’s morning show, Dwaso Nsem, it was revealed that, Pilot and two others, Sarcon Quarry Limited and Executive Mining Quarry have not paid taxes since they started operations.

The Gomoa East District Assembly has secured an injunction barring them from operating until they pay their monies.

Gomoa East District Chief Executive Officer, Solomon Quarm, who confirmed this said management of Pilot company paid GH¢120, 000 out of the GH ¢GH227,000 cedis it owes for three months.

He said they have promised to pay the rest in one week to avoid getting into trouble with the law.

Based on this backdrop, Mr Quarm said they have given them permit to start operations.

“I thank Adom FM for putting pressure on them. Pilot has made part payment and we have given them permit to start operations,” he stated.

On Sarcon Quarry Limited and Executive Mining Quarry, the Gomoa East District Chief Executive said they will fight them in court to ensure they do the right thing.

Listen to full interview in the attached audio