IN spite of the fact that there has been an increase in defilement cases in the Northern Region, most victims still feel reluctant to report such cases, including rape, to the appropriate authorities for redress.
The victims normally want to avoid the guilt and “shame” usually associated with the experience, coupled with ignorance and pressure from family members.
According to the Northern Regional Co-ordinator of Federation of International Women Lawyers (FIDA), Madam Saratu Mahama, the victims also refused to report cases because they were afraid to be ridiculed and become objects of vicious rumour.
“Most girls are blamed for being the cause of the rape—either they are told that their dressing has provoked the attack or they are asked what they wanted within the premises within where the rape occurred,” she further stated.
Statistics from the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service in the region indicate that defilement cases increased 100 per cent from eight in 2007 to 18 last year in the region. Rape cases, however, reduced from nine in 2007 to eight last year.
This came to light during this year’s celebration of the International Women’s Day that was observed at Bimbilla. It was on the theme: “Women and men united to end violence against women and girls.”
Madam Saratu added that the practice by some families to give out their teenage daughters and wards in marriage to older men without the consent of such children contributed to the high levels of illiteracy in the region.
She further observed that abuse of women’s rights in whichever form it took impeded the progress of women, which eventually affected the family, the community, the region and the nation at large.
“FIDA-Ghana will continue to strengthen productive partnership with NGOs and other stakeholders to increase access to justice of women and girls with the ultimate aim of promoting equitable human development and growth,” the co-ordinator stated.
The Northern Regional Director of the Department of Women of the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs, Mr I.P.S. Zakaria, explained that the celebration of the IWD began as struggle against the exploitation of women in a garment factory in the USA in 1908 but had since evolved over the years to include other forms of violence. The UN subsequently declared March 8 every year as the day the IWD should be celebrated.
According to him, the day was used to celebrate the achievements of women without regard to national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political divisions.
“The day is also used to reflect on the past struggles and accomplishments of women and for looking ahead to the untapped potential and opportunities that await future generations of women,” Mr Zakaria further elaborated.
The Regional Population Officer, Bomahe-Naa Alhassan Issahaku Amadu, attributed domestic violence in families and communities partly to irresponsibility on the part of some men.
“They live irresponsible lives and use projections and rationalisation to make up for their shortcomings,” he alleged.
Naa Amadu, therefore, called on “men and boys to wake up to the call and contribute to ending gender-based violence”.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
ROTARY DONATES TO TAMALE HOSPITAL (PAGE 54)
THE Rotary Club of Tamale has presented a large quantity of medical equipment and consumables to the Tamale Teaching Hospital to help improve health delivery in the region.
The items which were contained in two 40-footer containers included X-Ray machines, Electrocardiogram machine, Keratometer for the eye clinic and scanners.
The rest were beds, wheel chairs, scanners, incubators, microscopes, dental chairs and accessories, wheel chairs and trolleys. The items were all valued at GH¢1 million.
It was acquired through the collaborative efforts of sister Rotary clubs in the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada.
The President of the Tamale Rotary club, Mr Joseph Mumuni who handed over the items to th Deputy Northern Regional Minister, Mr Moses Mabengba at the hospital over the weekend, said the club was on track in its development agenda for the region.
According to him, the club’s contribution to the development of the area was evident in the investment made in the provision of potable water through the digging of wells and other social amenities for deprived people in some of the districts.
“The beneficiaries include districts in the three northern regions including some parts of the Brong Ahafo Region and the provision of water has particularly contributed immensely to eradicating the debilitating guinea worm disease,” he indicated.
Mr Mumuni also spoke of the role of Rotary Club International towards the global Polio Immunisation programme and other equally important initiatives they had undertaken.
The deputy regional minister commended the members of the club in Tamale and their international benefactors for their immense contribution to humanity.
The Chief Executive Officer of the hospital, Dr Ken Sagoe, described the donation as one of the biggest presentations ever made to the hospital.
He expressed appreciation to their benefactors and pledged to put the items to judicious use to benefit the patients.
The items which were contained in two 40-footer containers included X-Ray machines, Electrocardiogram machine, Keratometer for the eye clinic and scanners.
The rest were beds, wheel chairs, scanners, incubators, microscopes, dental chairs and accessories, wheel chairs and trolleys. The items were all valued at GH¢1 million.
It was acquired through the collaborative efforts of sister Rotary clubs in the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada.
The President of the Tamale Rotary club, Mr Joseph Mumuni who handed over the items to th Deputy Northern Regional Minister, Mr Moses Mabengba at the hospital over the weekend, said the club was on track in its development agenda for the region.
According to him, the club’s contribution to the development of the area was evident in the investment made in the provision of potable water through the digging of wells and other social amenities for deprived people in some of the districts.
“The beneficiaries include districts in the three northern regions including some parts of the Brong Ahafo Region and the provision of water has particularly contributed immensely to eradicating the debilitating guinea worm disease,” he indicated.
Mr Mumuni also spoke of the role of Rotary Club International towards the global Polio Immunisation programme and other equally important initiatives they had undertaken.
The deputy regional minister commended the members of the club in Tamale and their international benefactors for their immense contribution to humanity.
The Chief Executive Officer of the hospital, Dr Ken Sagoe, described the donation as one of the biggest presentations ever made to the hospital.
He expressed appreciation to their benefactors and pledged to put the items to judicious use to benefit the patients.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
FORMER REGIONAL MINISTER GIVES TO DAKPENA (PAGE 29)
THE immediate past Northern Regional Minister, Alhaji Mustapha Ali Idris, has donated 50 bags of cement to the Dapkema, Naa Mohammed Alhassan Dawuni, Chief of Tamale for the renovation of his palace.
Alhaji Idris described the chief as a visionary and diligent traditional leader and when offered the necessary support, he could help accelerate the development of the metropolis.
He, therefore, urged the people to rally behind the Dakpema and unite to fast track the achievement of the development agenda of the chief.
The Dakpema expressed appreciation to the former minister, who he said, was an illustrious son of the area.
He entreated other individuals and groups to emulate the exemplary leadership qualities of Alhaji Idris and also contribute their quota to the development of the metropolis.
The 56-year-old chief was introduced in Tamale on Friday, February 6, 2009. The occasion was marked with pomp and pageantry amidst the display of customary rites and cherished values of Dagbon.
Until his enskinment, Dapkema Dawuni worked with the Plant Protection and Quarantine Unit of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), Tamale. He is also a farmer.
The chief said peace and unity, education and job creation were some of the issues he intended to tackle during his reign.
He called for peaceful co-existence and advised the indigenes, especially the youth to channel their energies towards productive ventures and not engage in violent acts at the least provocation.
His predecessor, the late Dakpema, Richard Alhassan, died in September 2007 at the age of 81 after a short illness. Born in Tamale in August 1926, the late Dakpema was enskinned on February 20, 1967 and ruled for 40 years.
Alhaji Idris described the chief as a visionary and diligent traditional leader and when offered the necessary support, he could help accelerate the development of the metropolis.
He, therefore, urged the people to rally behind the Dakpema and unite to fast track the achievement of the development agenda of the chief.
The Dakpema expressed appreciation to the former minister, who he said, was an illustrious son of the area.
He entreated other individuals and groups to emulate the exemplary leadership qualities of Alhaji Idris and also contribute their quota to the development of the metropolis.
The 56-year-old chief was introduced in Tamale on Friday, February 6, 2009. The occasion was marked with pomp and pageantry amidst the display of customary rites and cherished values of Dagbon.
Until his enskinment, Dapkema Dawuni worked with the Plant Protection and Quarantine Unit of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), Tamale. He is also a farmer.
The chief said peace and unity, education and job creation were some of the issues he intended to tackle during his reign.
He called for peaceful co-existence and advised the indigenes, especially the youth to channel their energies towards productive ventures and not engage in violent acts at the least provocation.
His predecessor, the late Dakpema, Richard Alhassan, died in September 2007 at the age of 81 after a short illness. Born in Tamale in August 1926, the late Dakpema was enskinned on February 20, 1967 and ruled for 40 years.
VODAFONE DONATES TO EDUCATIONAL FUND (PAGE 29)
IN response to the recently inaugurated Dakpema Education Fund to help improve education standards in the Tamale metropolis, the management of Vodafone Ghana has presented a cheque for GH¢3,000 to the fund.
The fund was established during this year’s annual Damba festival by the Chief of Tamale, Dakpema Mohammed Alhassan Dawuni, who was enskinned a couple of months ago.
Another initiative taken by the chief was the establishment of a Peace Fund to promote unity and harmony in the metropolis for accelerated development.
The Chief Executive Officer of Vodafone Ghana, Mr David Venn, who made the presentation at the palace of the chief in Tamale, explained that the company took immense pride in contributing to the development of communities.
He announced that the company would soon launch the Vodafone Ghana Foundation in the country to share the benefits of the development in mobile communications technology as widely as possible.
“We will help to protect the natural environment and also support the local communities in which our customers, employees, investors and suppliers live,” the CEO intimated.
According to Mr Venn, an initial investment of £200,000 had already been earmarked for the programme and that the company would be advertising for proposals from the public in due course.
He also indicated that “we have always maintained a special relationship with Northern Ghana. When no network was prepared to serve the people of the north, we stepped forward and provided mobile communication services for the people,” Mr Venn CEO.
He added that the company intended to deepen such special relationship with people of the north by enhancing their services through the laying of a fibre optic cable through some of the major cities in the area.
Mr Venn further stated that from a humble beginning in 1982, Vodafone had now grown to become the world’s largest telecommunications company, with operations in 26 countries and partner networks in 40 countries and over 290 million customers worldwide.
He indicated that the company was also working towards the deployment and introduction of new technologies and world class products on the Ghanaian market.
The Dakpema expressed appreciation to the management of the company for the support and entreated other corporate bodies in the area to also contribute their quota and assist him in his quest to ensure lasting peace in the metropolis.
“This is the only way we can assist brilliant needy pupils and students, particularly the females and also attain permanent peace towards nation building,” he added.
The Dakpema further observed that majority of the energetic youth in the metropolis were without jobs and appealed to the government to consider implementing laudable initiatives that would occupy the minds and energies of the people.
“I am, therefore, using this opportunity to appeal to the government to effectively implement viable agricultural policies that would entice the youth to go back to the land,” he stated.
The fund was established during this year’s annual Damba festival by the Chief of Tamale, Dakpema Mohammed Alhassan Dawuni, who was enskinned a couple of months ago.
Another initiative taken by the chief was the establishment of a Peace Fund to promote unity and harmony in the metropolis for accelerated development.
The Chief Executive Officer of Vodafone Ghana, Mr David Venn, who made the presentation at the palace of the chief in Tamale, explained that the company took immense pride in contributing to the development of communities.
He announced that the company would soon launch the Vodafone Ghana Foundation in the country to share the benefits of the development in mobile communications technology as widely as possible.
“We will help to protect the natural environment and also support the local communities in which our customers, employees, investors and suppliers live,” the CEO intimated.
According to Mr Venn, an initial investment of £200,000 had already been earmarked for the programme and that the company would be advertising for proposals from the public in due course.
He also indicated that “we have always maintained a special relationship with Northern Ghana. When no network was prepared to serve the people of the north, we stepped forward and provided mobile communication services for the people,” Mr Venn CEO.
He added that the company intended to deepen such special relationship with people of the north by enhancing their services through the laying of a fibre optic cable through some of the major cities in the area.
Mr Venn further stated that from a humble beginning in 1982, Vodafone had now grown to become the world’s largest telecommunications company, with operations in 26 countries and partner networks in 40 countries and over 290 million customers worldwide.
He indicated that the company was also working towards the deployment and introduction of new technologies and world class products on the Ghanaian market.
The Dakpema expressed appreciation to the management of the company for the support and entreated other corporate bodies in the area to also contribute their quota and assist him in his quest to ensure lasting peace in the metropolis.
“This is the only way we can assist brilliant needy pupils and students, particularly the females and also attain permanent peace towards nation building,” he added.
The Dakpema further observed that majority of the energetic youth in the metropolis were without jobs and appealed to the government to consider implementing laudable initiatives that would occupy the minds and energies of the people.
“I am, therefore, using this opportunity to appeal to the government to effectively implement viable agricultural policies that would entice the youth to go back to the land,” he stated.
Friday, March 27, 2009
COURT REVOKES BAIL FOR SUSPECTS IN TAMALE RIOT (PAGE 3)
THE Tamale Circuit Court, presided over by Mr Justice John Boscos Nabrese, yesterday revoked the bail granted to the 16 suspects involved in the recent disturbances in Tamale.
As a result, the suspects have been detained in prison custody to reappear before the court on April 23, 2009.
They had earlier appeared before the court on February 19, 2009 when they were remanded in prison custody to reappear on March 4, 2009.
Although the suspects were granted bail on the last adjourned date, they could not be released, following the tension and fear for their safety back home, as exhibited by an irate crowd at the court premises that day.
A large crowd of residents besieged the court premises to vehemently protest against the bail granted some of the suspects.
It later took a security re-enforcement that included the military to clear the area for sanity to prevail.
At yesterday’s sitting, there was heavy police presence at the premises of the court, ostensibly to prevent the February 4 incident from recurring.
The 16 suspects, charged for rioting with weapons, are Mohammed Fuseini, Inusah Yakubu, Yahuza Yakubu, Mahamadu Iddrisu and Zakaria Fuseini.
The others are Jafaru Yakubu, Abdul Rauf, Majeed Alhassan, Yahaya Iddrisu, Shamuna Yakubu and Osman Sulemana.
The rest are Alhassan Salifu, Issah Adam, Ziblim Salifu, Soale Adam and Nashiru.
An altercation between some butchers at the Tamale Central Market in the evening of February 17, this year later degenerated into political violence between some supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
One person died, while several others sustained various degrees of injury in the clash. There was also destruction of property through arson.
As a result, the suspects have been detained in prison custody to reappear before the court on April 23, 2009.
They had earlier appeared before the court on February 19, 2009 when they were remanded in prison custody to reappear on March 4, 2009.
Although the suspects were granted bail on the last adjourned date, they could not be released, following the tension and fear for their safety back home, as exhibited by an irate crowd at the court premises that day.
A large crowd of residents besieged the court premises to vehemently protest against the bail granted some of the suspects.
It later took a security re-enforcement that included the military to clear the area for sanity to prevail.
At yesterday’s sitting, there was heavy police presence at the premises of the court, ostensibly to prevent the February 4 incident from recurring.
The 16 suspects, charged for rioting with weapons, are Mohammed Fuseini, Inusah Yakubu, Yahuza Yakubu, Mahamadu Iddrisu and Zakaria Fuseini.
The others are Jafaru Yakubu, Abdul Rauf, Majeed Alhassan, Yahaya Iddrisu, Shamuna Yakubu and Osman Sulemana.
The rest are Alhassan Salifu, Issah Adam, Ziblim Salifu, Soale Adam and Nashiru.
An altercation between some butchers at the Tamale Central Market in the evening of February 17, this year later degenerated into political violence between some supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
One person died, while several others sustained various degrees of injury in the clash. There was also destruction of property through arson.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
SACHET WATER, A THREAT TO PUBLIC HEALTH (PAGE 29)
ALTHOUGH the proliferation of sachet water in the Tamale metropolis can be said to be an improved development over the old practice of water being sold to people in cups that were shared by many people, with its concomitant health hazards, sachet water also has its own problems.
Apart from the unhealthy sight of used plastic at every nook and cranny of the metropolis, it has now become clear that water bagged by some producers is not as ‘‘pure’’ as they want the public to believe.
It is for this reason that most residents have expressed grave concern over the operations of some sachet water producers in the area.
An Institute of Professional Studies (IPS), student, Shei J.B. Fuseini, cautioned the public ‘‘to be very careful about the type of sachet water they consume, for it is very clear that most of the producers operate under unhygienic conditions’’.
Iddrisu Alhassan, a student of the Tamale Senior High School, claimed that he was lucky to have checked the sachet water he bought recently in town.
‘‘I had to throw it away after detecting some dead insects in the water,’’ he said.
Some of his colleagues also alleged that some sachet water had unpleasant smell.
Others stressed the need for the authorities, such as the Tamale Metropolitan Assembly, to pass bye-laws that would compel sachet water producers to place litter bins at vantage points for patrons to dispose of the waste product.
They said the responsibility of picking up used plastic should also rest on the shoulders of the producers.
In a recent interview with the Zonal Officer of the Food and Drugs Board for the Northern Region, Mr Solomon Agampim, in Tamale, he also advised consumers to always endeavour to check the quality of products before purchasing them.
He reminded the people that the consumption of unwholesome goods and food items was dangerous to one’s health and, therefore, cautioned them to be wary of such items in the system.
Mr Agampim quoted portions of the FDB law of 1992 that clearly states that ‘‘any person who sells or offers for sale any food that consists in whole or part of any filthy, putrid, rotten, decomposed or diseased substance’’ contravened the law and could, therefore, face sanctions.
Apart from the unhealthy sight of used plastic at every nook and cranny of the metropolis, it has now become clear that water bagged by some producers is not as ‘‘pure’’ as they want the public to believe.
It is for this reason that most residents have expressed grave concern over the operations of some sachet water producers in the area.
An Institute of Professional Studies (IPS), student, Shei J.B. Fuseini, cautioned the public ‘‘to be very careful about the type of sachet water they consume, for it is very clear that most of the producers operate under unhygienic conditions’’.
Iddrisu Alhassan, a student of the Tamale Senior High School, claimed that he was lucky to have checked the sachet water he bought recently in town.
‘‘I had to throw it away after detecting some dead insects in the water,’’ he said.
Some of his colleagues also alleged that some sachet water had unpleasant smell.
Others stressed the need for the authorities, such as the Tamale Metropolitan Assembly, to pass bye-laws that would compel sachet water producers to place litter bins at vantage points for patrons to dispose of the waste product.
They said the responsibility of picking up used plastic should also rest on the shoulders of the producers.
In a recent interview with the Zonal Officer of the Food and Drugs Board for the Northern Region, Mr Solomon Agampim, in Tamale, he also advised consumers to always endeavour to check the quality of products before purchasing them.
He reminded the people that the consumption of unwholesome goods and food items was dangerous to one’s health and, therefore, cautioned them to be wary of such items in the system.
Mr Agampim quoted portions of the FDB law of 1992 that clearly states that ‘‘any person who sells or offers for sale any food that consists in whole or part of any filthy, putrid, rotten, decomposed or diseased substance’’ contravened the law and could, therefore, face sanctions.
THIS YEAR'S DAMBA WAS UNIQUE (PAGE 29)
THIS year’s Damba Festival in the Tamale metropolis was very significant in many ways. The newly enskinned Tamale Chief, Dakpema Naa Mohammed Alhassan Dawuni, was marking the festival for the fist time since his induction a few months ago.
The festival was also important because it was coming a couple of weeks after the altercation between some supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Tamale that resulted in a clash between some of the protagonists with its ensuing loss of life and destruction of property.
All eyes were, therefore, on Tamale as feverish preparations were being made towards the celebration of this year’s festival.
The much talked about Damba festival came to pass last Monday without any incident. It was hugely successful and the rest is history.
It is also necessary to make it clear that there has never been any infraction that has marred the successful celebration of the time-tested Damba festival in the metropolis.
Indeed majority of people in the Tamale metropolis have described this year’s festival as one of the most successful in recent years.
In spite of the large turnout of revellers, it also attracted people from all political and chieftaincy divides.
The occasion was witnessed by people from all walks of life including foreign tourists some of whom could not resist the euphoria generated by the revellers and joined them to dance.
The revellers were robed in their colourful smocks of varying sizes and shapes as they responded to the throbbing beats from the beaters.
Various youth groups also paraded along the streets with their beautifully clad ladies as if to showcase who was who.
The immaculately dressed sub-chiefs rather stole the show as they sat on their equally decorated horses and danced majestically to beats of the “Lungsi” drummers amidst the firing of musketry whose smolder temporarily lighted the bright skies.
The joyous crowd accompanying them had to meander their way to the Dakpema Chief’s Palace, which is the rallying point of the celebrants.
And by 5 p.m. almost all the sub-chiefs, accompanied by their respective retinues and ‘‘warriors’’ from the suburbs, had gathered at the palace to demonstrate the rich cultural heritage that is associated with the festival.
A 22-year-old student, Seidu Inusah, said, “I have never seen such a large crowd of people at a Damba; this year’s festival was well organised and in spite of the numbers, it went on peacefully.”
“Even though the occasion was successful, I hope more will be done to organise the Damba even better with much publicity to attract more tourists,” Abibata Alhassan stated.
“I was happy with the turn of events; there was no party coloration nor the Abudu and Andani divide: It was purely the celebration of the Damba,” an observer, Kofi Antwi, noted.
The Monday “farewell” dance climaxed the week-long activities that marked the Damba celebration.
The festival, which is a merger between Islam and tradition, is celebrated by majority of Muslim-dominated communities in northern Ghana and largely by Dagombas.
It is to mark the birth and subsequent ‘‘outdooring’’ of Prophet Muhammed (S.A.W), the Founder of Islam. It is used to offer sacrifices to show appreciation to Allah and also chart a new course for the coming years.
Earlier, the Dakpema used the occasion to entreat the people to bury their differences and rather unite to fight poverty, disease and illiteracy, which were their common enemy.
“I am very optimistic that if all of us put our heads together we can make Tamale, which is reported to be one of the fastest-growing cities in the West African sub-region, a beautiful and peaceful place for all of us to reside in,” he entreated.
The Dakpema further advised the youth to be disciplined at all times and also ensure good sanitary practices within their surroundings.
“I want to assure the people of Tamale that as the Dakpema, I will be a father to all but will not countenance indiscipline in the metropolis. I hope to co-operate with the Tamale Metropolitan Assembly and the Regional Co-ordinating Council and security agencies to maintain peace and order in this area,” he assured.
The festival was also important because it was coming a couple of weeks after the altercation between some supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Tamale that resulted in a clash between some of the protagonists with its ensuing loss of life and destruction of property.
All eyes were, therefore, on Tamale as feverish preparations were being made towards the celebration of this year’s festival.
The much talked about Damba festival came to pass last Monday without any incident. It was hugely successful and the rest is history.
It is also necessary to make it clear that there has never been any infraction that has marred the successful celebration of the time-tested Damba festival in the metropolis.
Indeed majority of people in the Tamale metropolis have described this year’s festival as one of the most successful in recent years.
In spite of the large turnout of revellers, it also attracted people from all political and chieftaincy divides.
The occasion was witnessed by people from all walks of life including foreign tourists some of whom could not resist the euphoria generated by the revellers and joined them to dance.
The revellers were robed in their colourful smocks of varying sizes and shapes as they responded to the throbbing beats from the beaters.
Various youth groups also paraded along the streets with their beautifully clad ladies as if to showcase who was who.
The immaculately dressed sub-chiefs rather stole the show as they sat on their equally decorated horses and danced majestically to beats of the “Lungsi” drummers amidst the firing of musketry whose smolder temporarily lighted the bright skies.
The joyous crowd accompanying them had to meander their way to the Dakpema Chief’s Palace, which is the rallying point of the celebrants.
And by 5 p.m. almost all the sub-chiefs, accompanied by their respective retinues and ‘‘warriors’’ from the suburbs, had gathered at the palace to demonstrate the rich cultural heritage that is associated with the festival.
A 22-year-old student, Seidu Inusah, said, “I have never seen such a large crowd of people at a Damba; this year’s festival was well organised and in spite of the numbers, it went on peacefully.”
“Even though the occasion was successful, I hope more will be done to organise the Damba even better with much publicity to attract more tourists,” Abibata Alhassan stated.
“I was happy with the turn of events; there was no party coloration nor the Abudu and Andani divide: It was purely the celebration of the Damba,” an observer, Kofi Antwi, noted.
The Monday “farewell” dance climaxed the week-long activities that marked the Damba celebration.
The festival, which is a merger between Islam and tradition, is celebrated by majority of Muslim-dominated communities in northern Ghana and largely by Dagombas.
It is to mark the birth and subsequent ‘‘outdooring’’ of Prophet Muhammed (S.A.W), the Founder of Islam. It is used to offer sacrifices to show appreciation to Allah and also chart a new course for the coming years.
Earlier, the Dakpema used the occasion to entreat the people to bury their differences and rather unite to fight poverty, disease and illiteracy, which were their common enemy.
“I am very optimistic that if all of us put our heads together we can make Tamale, which is reported to be one of the fastest-growing cities in the West African sub-region, a beautiful and peaceful place for all of us to reside in,” he entreated.
The Dakpema further advised the youth to be disciplined at all times and also ensure good sanitary practices within their surroundings.
“I want to assure the people of Tamale that as the Dakpema, I will be a father to all but will not countenance indiscipline in the metropolis. I hope to co-operate with the Tamale Metropolitan Assembly and the Regional Co-ordinating Council and security agencies to maintain peace and order in this area,” he assured.
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