News Briefs: Monday, Jan 20

Kantamanto: Shortage of funds hampers efforts to rebuild market—Traders Association

The rebuilding of the Kantamanto market is facing significant setbacks due to a shortage of funds and building materials, Mr Michael Oppong, Chairman of the Kantamanto Used Clothes Sellers Association, has said.

“Carpenters charge as much as GHC3,000 just to fix roofing sheets with their own nails. We have also had to pay workers, which takes up a significant portion of the funds.

“Despite donations, we still lack essential materials such as cement, roofing sheets, and wood to finish the project”, Mr Oppong said.


Minority Caucus in Parliament threatens non-cooperation in Parliament over Ablekuma North collation stalemate

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has threatened to withdraw its co-operation in Parliament, if adequate security measures are not put in place to re-collate the Ablekuma North parliamentary election results.

Mr Jerry Ahmed Shiab, the Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe, who spoke on behalf of the Caucus, during a press conference at Parliament House, on Monday, urged President John Mahama to call the NDC supporters to order to enable the Electoral Commission to collate results from the outstanding polling stations.