Kofi Jumah accuses EC of causing a bloated biometric voters’ register. 18-06-12

M.P. for Asokwa, Maxwell Kofi Jumah, is alleging the biometric voters’ register is bloated, and he blames the Electoral Commission for the development.

He says his own checks from E.C’s figures on the recent biometric exercise indicate there five per cent more registered voters than anticipated.

Though the commission is expected to release official figures next week, sources close to the EC put the total number of registered voters at almost 14 million.

Mr. Jumah says by the figures in the public domain , the voters’ register is  bloated more than ever, adding the purpose of the biometric system is a “total failure”. 

The NPP M.P. and former Deputy Minister for Local Government spoke to Nhyira FM’s Kofi Asante in Kumasi.

Story: Kofi Asante Ennin

POLICE PERSONNEL GRUMBLE OVER RESPONSIBILITY TO PAY FOR SEWING THEIR UNIFORMS, THEY DEMAND ANSWERS FROM IGP.22-03-12

Some police personnel in the Ashanti Region are fuming over the decision of their leadership to have them pay for sewing of their uniforms by civilian tailors and dressmakers.

The aggrieved officers say authorities have distributed the fabric for the uniform to be sewn by tailors of their choice.

They argue this is contrary to normal practice for which they are demanding explanation from the Inspector-General of Police.

Nhyira News sources say the police personnel have been directed effective January this year, to discard the present uniforms for a new navy-blue outfit.

They are to sew them with embroidered name tags on the shirt, but not back and side pockets for the pair of trousers. 

The personnel however complain they have to pay high charges by private entity to sew the uniforms when the service tailoring unit is still operational.

One of them spoke to Nhyira FM’s Kofi Asante described the situation as unfortunate. 

Command officials will not speak on record, but say the move is meant to address frequent complaints about over- or under-size uniforms. 

Meanwhile, Nhyira News visit to the regional tailoring shop reveals workers are under intense pressure to meet deadline of their colleagues. 

Officials declined to speak to Nhyira News, but further checks indicate it takes two working days to complete a set of uniform, and they have to serve over   two thousand personnel in the region. 

Story: Kofi Asante Ennin/Nhyira Fm/Ghana

Tension brews at Bomso Sasa near Kumasi over a long standing land dispute

There is mounting tension at Bomso Sasa near Kumasi as factional tradition traditional leaders knock heads over a long standing dispute over land ownership.  

The deployment of land guards by opposing forces is said to be heightening fears of a possible clash in the area.

Residents in the community say the situation is worsening by the day.

Chief of Buoho Sasa, Nana Akoto Osei has accused the Community head (or Odikro) of flouted directives by the District Security Council compelling both parties to stay off the land.

The chief also alleged a private developer known in the area as “Off Twum” has been engage in acts of terrorism and disturbing the peace of the area.

He wants the Odikro, Kofi Krah to be called to order to avert any possible reprisal attacks.

The Odikro, Kofi Krah has described the chief’s allegations as unwarranted. According to him, the Asantehene has setup a committee to look into the matter and will therefore not counter the chief. 

Effigya-Kwabre District Chief Executive, Mr. Oppong-KyekyeKu says the DISEC have been meeting the two factions to finding lasting solution to what he describes as a “generational unresolved dispute”. 

He hinted the Council will issue an official statement on the issue but assured residents of maximum security.

Story:Kofi Asante Ennin/Nhyira Fm-Kumasi