Ghana Roundup: Power crisis updates, Easter activities, political talks

Ghana's electricity company restores power

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a stable national power supply, apologising for recent power outages and urging affected customers to contact their office for immediate action. The unstable power supply had caused inconvenience and concerns in many parts of the country but ECG has now fixed the issue, GhanaWeb reports.

 Easter Friday activities

Easter Friday saw major transport operators in Accra, the capital of Ghana experiencing low patronage on their routes, with some terminals recording a 30% decline in passenger volumes compared to last year. According to ModernGhana, the operators attributed this to the Ramadan fasting period and general economic challenges. Despite the slow start, they remain optimistic that patronage will increase in the coming days.

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WAFU U-17 games

Ghana will host the WAFU U-17 boys tournament in Accra on May 15th, 2024. The event will feature teams from Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Togo, Benin, and Niger, with a spot in the U17 Africa Cup of Nations at stake. The Black Starlets will aim to perform well on home soil, after an early exit in the last edition. The tournament runs until May 29th, 2024, GhanaWeb reports.

Politicians urged to be decent in language

Political party communicators are being advised to use decent and respectful language during discussions on national issues to maintain national peace. The National Commission of Civic Education (NCCE) Director in the Bono Region, Cynthia Anima Boadu emphasised the need for vigilance against terrorism, particularly in the Bono region. Ali Ibrahim Adjei, Regional Vice Chair of the NDC also underscored the importance of fairness from the Peace Council and religious organizations and reiterated their commitment to peaceful elections, according to the Ghana News Agency.

Fibre optics inventor dies

Dr. Thomas Mensah, a pioneering Ghanaian-American inventor known for his work in fibre optics, has passed away at the age of 74 after a short illness, according to the Daily Guide. His innovations revolutionised telecommunications and technology, paving the way for high-speed data transmission. His legacy continues to inspire future generations of scientists and engineers.