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Nana Addo imposes restrictions on movements in Greater Accra and Greater Kumasi, donates salary for next three months towards COVID-19 Fund

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4 years ago

March 28, 2020

President Nana Akufo-Addo has delivered his fourth national televised address on Friday evening to give updates on government’s preemptive strategy as cases of Covid-19 soars.

The address outlined government moves and strategies to deal with the spread of the dreaded pandemic which has now claimed three lives in the country and more than 20,000 worldwide.

The president announced the establishment of a Covid-19 fund, to be managed by an independent Board of Trustees, and chaired by former Chief Justice, Sophia Akuffo. The fund will receive donations and contributions from the public to assist the welfare of the needy and the vulnerable.

“I have directed the Controller General to pay my next three salaries i.e April, May and June into this fund. Let me also thank from the bottom of my heart, the church, financial institutions and indivudlas who’ve already made donations to help in this fight,” he said.

Highlights of the address

President Akufo-Addo announced that effective Monday, 30th March, 2020 at 1 am under the Imposition of Restrictions Act, 2020 (Act 1012), there will be restrictions on the movement of persons in the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA, which include Awutu Senya East ), and the Greater Kumasi Metropolitan Area and contiguous districts, for a period of two (2) weeks or 14 days subject to review.

2. In Greater Accra, the following areas will be affected:

Accra Metropolis
-Tema Metropolis
-Tema West
-Kpone Katamanso
-Krowor
-Ledzokuku
-Adentan
Ashiaman
La-Nkwantanang-Madina
-La-Dade-Kotopon
-Okaikwei North
-Ablekuma North
-Ablekuma West
-Ablekuma Central
-Ayawaso East
-Ayawaso North
-Ayawaso West
-Ayawaso Central
-Ga North
-Ga West
-Ga South
-Ga Central
Ga East
-Korle-Klottey
-Weija/Gbawe
-Awutu Senya East

3. In the Greater Kumasi Metropolitan Area the following areas are affected:
*Kumasi Metropolis;
*Asokwa

Suame
*Old Tafo
*Oforikrom
*Asokore Mampong
*Kwadaso
*Atwima Nwabiagya
*Kwabre East
*Ejisu
*Afigya-Kwabre South
*Bosomtwe
*Atwima Kwanwoma
*Atwima Nwabiagya North

4. This means that everyone resident in these areas must stay at home for the next two weeks or 14 days, However, if you must go out, it must only be to get essential items such as food, water, medicine, undertake banking transactions, or to use public toilet facilities. But, as much as possible, stay at, h.ome.

5. There shall be, during this period, no inter-city movement of vehicles and aircraft for private or commercial purposes for the areas of the restrictive measures, except for vehicles and aircrafts providing essential services and those carrying cargo.

6.-Riders of motorbikes are not allowed to carry any additional person, and all intra-city passenger vehicles, such as trotros and taxis, must reduce the number of passengers in order to observe appropriate social distancing and hygiene protocols.

7. All commercial vehicle stations shall observe appropriate hygiene protocols and social distancing.

8.Individuals and institutions providing the following services shall be exempted from the restrictions:
-Members of the Executive, Legislature and the Judiciary;
-Production, distribution and marketing of food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, medicine, paper and plastic packages.
-Environmental and sanitation activities;
-VALCO staff
-Road and Railway
construction workers;
-Mining workers;
-Fisherfolk;
-Members of the security agencies assigned lawful duties;
-The staff of electricity, water, telecommunications, e-commerce and digital service providers; and
-Fuel stations staff.

Previous address

In Akufo-Addo’s last address on Saturday, he announced the closure of all the nation’s borders.

All passengers arriving into the country from midnight of March 22 were also put under mandatory quarantine and screened for the virus.

A later directive was issued for all arrivals from March 12 to be traced and tested for virus.

Since then, pressure has mounted on the Jubilee House to lockdown the country.

Government has, however, been reluctant to do so citing economic concerns.

On Friday, Ghana confirmed four more cases taking its tally to 136.

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Clemento Suarez Urges Ghanaian Entertainers to Quit Smoking

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May 27, 2024

Emmanuel Sarpong

Renowned Ghanaian comedian and actor, Clemento Suarez has expressed concern over the increasing prevalence of smoking among Ghanaian talents. (more…)

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Sarkodie is untouchable when it comes to rap and steeze – Efia Odo

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May 27, 2024

Emmanuel Sarpong

Ghanaian actress and social media personality, Efia Odo, known in private life as Andrea Owusu has recently commended multiple award-winning rapper, Sarkodie for his remarkable success in the music industry. (more…)

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Sarkodie endorses Guru’s UG SRC presidential bid

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May 27, 2024

Emmanuel Sarpong

Celebrated Ghanaian rapper, Michael Owusu Addo, better known as Sarkodie, has endorsed Guru’s bid for President of the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) at the University of Ghana. (more…)

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Telecel supports TGMA’s Music for Good Award to recognise social impact of musicians

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9 hours ago

May 27, 2024

Ameyaw Debrah

Charterhouse, organisers of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs), has announced Telecel Ghana as the new category sponsor of the Music for Good award. The honourary award aims to reward and amplify the positive social change made by musicians beyond their craft.

As part of its ongoing transition to Telecel Ghana, the telecoms giant is rolling out a series of rebranded initiatives including merging the Green Award into the existing Music for Good award. The winner of the Music for Good award will be revealed at the grand climax of the TGMAs on Saturday, 1^st June and presented with a recognition plaque and a cheque of 20,000 Ghana cedis towards their impact project.

The Music for Good award will recognise an artiste who released a song in the year under review and went beyond their music to contribute significantly to a social cause, including but not limited to youth mentorship, health, education, economic empowerment, social development, and environmental initiatives.

The decision to merge the Green Award with the existing Music for Good award was reached to celebrate the wider contributions of musicians to their communities, shifting the sole focus from environmental efforts to the broader spectrum of social impact.

Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai, CEO of Telecel Ghana, the headline sponsor of the TGMAs indicated that supporting the Music for Good award shows the TGMAs commitment to celebrating musicians who use their influence to push for positive change and add value to the lives of people and communities.

“We believe musicians have the talent and power to inspire, connect, change lives and communities positively. The Music for Good category will celebrate and honour musicians who go above and beyond in using their influence for the greater good,” Patricia said.

The Music for Good award will shine the spotlight on musicians who have leveraged their fame and influence for tangible impact.

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The 25th Telecel Ghana Music Awards Night is here!! Ready?

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9 hours ago

May 27, 2024

Ameyaw Debrah

The 25th Telecel Ghana Music Awards Night is here!! Ready?

Call it ‘Ghana Music’s Biggest Night’, ‘The Most Anticipated Event’ or ‘The Grand Convocation of Celebrities’, and you will be anything but wrong. The Ghana Music Awards, celebrating its 25^th Anniversary, proudly brought to you by Telecel, will climax on 1^st June, 2024 with an amazing musical show and awards presentation to deserving artistes, preceded by the glam of red carpet. Ready?

This year’s edition will not only celebrate the 25year milestone, but also pay tribute to the people, culture, and music of Ghana. The event promises to be the most memorable yet, with performances from some of the most sort after artists on the continent, including Stonebwoy, Kuami Eugene, King Promise, Mr. Drew, Nacee, Amerado, King Paluta, Efya, Amaree, and Team Eternity.

The most anticipated moment of the night is the announcement of the coveted Artiste of the Year award. This prestigious accolade recognizes the artist who has made the biggest impact in the industry over the past year, adjudged by the board, academy and the general public. The competition is fierce, as musicians continue to raise the bar with their talent, creativity and ingenuity. Thirty (30) categories will be awarded throughout the evening, honoring artistes of various genres, collaborative works, and individual achievements.

Join the celebration, the glitz and glamor, the unforgettable performances and the crowning moments on Saturday, 1^st of June at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre, at 7pm. Tickets are available at Charterhouse Office for Ghc500 Premium and Ghc700 VIP. Or simply dial *713*33*25#. For VVIP Tickets call 0501288520. Alternatively catch the experience, live on TV3 at 8pm and on YouTube – Charterhouse Live.

The 25th Telecel Ghana Music Awards is powered by Charterhouse, with support from TV3, Guinness, Captain Morgan, Closeup, British Council, our media partners and proudly brought to you by Telecel, connecting energies!

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Kwesi Amewuga Wins TGMA Unsung Artiste Of The Year

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9 hours ago

May 27, 2024

Emmanuel Sarpong

Ahead of the most prestigious music awards scheme in Ghana, Telecel Ghana Music Awards 2024(TGMA) slated for 1st June, Kwesi Amewuga has been announced winner of the Unsung initiative. (more…)