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Stand up and be counted – register!

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Posted May 1, 2016 at 1:14:08 AM
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-By The W93.5FM Lanbuuri Limited Voter Registration Initiative

It is the fourth day that potential voters in the Upper-West can register to vote. Potential voters have up  to 8th May, 2016 to register to vote. Some registration locations in the Upper West are opened from the 28th to the 2nd of May and others from the 4th to the 8th of May. View the updated  registration location and times HERE.

Find out how to register to vote HERE.

Find out where to register to vote HERE.

Find out frequently asked question about registration HERE

Find out about the rules and eligibility to register to vote HERE

Only  8 days left to register to vote! Tune in to W935FM to find out the latest registration changes . Please join our campaign and get updates by joining the ‘register to vote’ mailing list.

The W93.5FM Lanbuuri Limited Voter Sensitization initiative is a project funded by STAR-Ghana to foster inclusiveness, unity, equity and kinsmenship amongst citizens regardless of political affiliation, gender, age, religion, privilege, ethnicity and physical capability or otherwise. The project is intended to strengthen and increase inclusive participation of marginalized youth groups-including women, rural dwellers and people with disabilities during the limited voter registration exercise.

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Be a part of the election process now and in the future – Register!

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Posted Apr 30, 2016 at 9:26:21 AM
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-By The W93.5FM Lanbuuri Limited Voter Sensitization Initiative

Its already the third day for voter registration and we have seen a huge number of youth turning out at the registration locations in the Upper West. All individuals eighteen years and older around the country are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to be apart of the election process. They have up  to 8th May, 2016 to register to vote. Some registration locations in the Upper West are opened from the 28th to the 2nd of May and others from the 4th to the 8th of May. View the updated  registration location and times HERE.

Find out how to register to vote HERE.

Find out where to register to vote HERE.

Find out frequently asked question about registration HERE

Find out about the rules and eligibility to register to vote HERE

Only 9 days left to register to vote! Tune in to W935FM to find out the latest registration changes . Please join our campaign and get updates by joining the ‘register to vote’ mailing list.

The W93.5FM Lanbuuri Limited Voter Sensitization initiative is a project funded by STAR-Ghana to foster inclusiveness, unity, equity and kinsmenship amongst citizens regardless of political affiliation, gender, age, religion, privilege, ethnicity and physical capability or otherwise. The project is intended to strengthen and increase inclusive participation of marginalized youth groups-including women, rural dwellers and people with disabilities during the limited voter registration exercise.

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18+ YEAR OLDS, EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT!

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Posted Apr 29, 2016 at 12:42:13 PM
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-By The W93.5FM Lanbuuri Limited Voter Sensitization Initiative

It is the second day that potential voters in the Upper-West can register to vote. Potential voters, 18 year olds and up, have up  to 8th May, 2016 to register to vote. Some registration locations in the Upper West are opened from the 28th to the 2nd of May and others from the 4th to the 8th of May. View the updated  registration location and times HERE.

Find out how to register to vote HERE.

Find out where to register to vote HERE.

Find out frequently asked question about registration HERE

Find out about the rules and eligibility to register to vote HERE

Only 10 days left to register to vote! Tune in to W935FM to find out the latest registration changes . Please join our campaign and get updates by joining the ‘register to vote’ mailing list.

The W93.5FM Lanbuuri Limited Voter Sensitization initiative is a project funded by STAR-Ghana to foster inclusiveness, unity, equity and kinsmenship amongst citizens regardless of political affiliation, gender, age, religion, privilege, ethnicity and physical capability or otherwise. The project is intended to strengthen and increase inclusive participation of marginalized youth groups-including women, rural dwellers and people with disabilities during the limited voter registration exercise.

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Limited Voter Registration starts today!

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Posted Apr 28, 2016 at 8:00:16 AM
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-By The W93.5FM Lanbuuri Limited Voter Sensitization Initiative

Registration to vote in the Upper-West begins today and would go on until  8th May, 2016. Some registration locations in the Upper West are opened from the 28th to the 2nd of May and others from the 4th to the 8th May. View the updated  registration location and times HERE.

The W93.5FM Lanbuuri Limited Voter Sensitization initiative is a project funded by STAR-Ghana to foster inclusiveness, unity, equity and kinsmenship amongst citizens regardless of political affiliation, gender, age, religion, privilege, ethnicity and physical capability or otherwise. The project is intended to strengthen and increase inclusive participation of marginalized youth groups-including women, rural dwellers and people with disabilities during the limited voter registration exercise.

 

Find out how to register to vote HERE.

Find out where to register to vote HERE.

Find out frequently asked question about registration HERE

Find out about the rules and eligibility to register to vote HERE

 

Only 11 days left to register to vote! Tune in to W935FM to find out the latest registration changes . Please join our campaign and get updates by joining the ‘register to vote’ mailing list.

 

 

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Rules & Elegibility to Vote – Electoral Commission of Ghana

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Posted Apr 28, 2016 at 7:56:58 AM
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Qualification for registration

A person who (a) is a citizen of Ghana; (b) is of 18 years of age or above; (c) is of sound mind; (d) is resident or ordinarily resident in an electoral area; and (e) is not prohibited by any law in force from registering as a voter is entitled to have his name included in a register of voters for the electoral area during a period set aside for the registration of voters

Registration centres and electoral areas

The Commission shall designate any place it considers appropriate as a registration centre for the purpose of registering voters.In designating a place as a registration centre, the Commission shall take into account

  • The suitability of the place for use as a polling station on election day;
  • The convenience of prospective applicants for registration

The Commission shall make known to political parties and the general public by publication in the Gazette, the radio, television or other medium of mass communication any place it designates as a registration centre at least 7 days before the first day of the period set aside for the registration of voters.

Registration Supervisors

The Commission shall appoint registration supervisors for the registration of voters.
Registration supervisors shall comprise a registration supervisor and two deputy registration supervisors who shall be appointed for each district in the country.
The functions of the registration supervisors are to

  • Make frequent visits to the registration centres in the district during the period of registration
  • Ensure that the prescribed registration procedures are being complied with
  • Ensure that the essential registration materials are available
  • Make prompt written reports to the district officer or the regional director of the Commission on the availability of registration materials and any lapses in the performance of duties by officials responsible for the registration of voters

The registration supervisors shall not have custody of registration forms during the registration period but shall assist the district officer of the Commission in the distribution and collection of registration forms and other essential registration materials to and from the registration centres.

Authorized persons

Any of the following persons may give instructions or directives to a registration officer or his assistant and shall have right of entry to a registration centre

  • Members of the Commission
  • Regional Directors of the Commission and their deputies
  • District officers of the Commission
  • Supervising registration officers of a district.

A registration officer may exclude from the registration centre any person whose conduct he considers to be disruptive to the registration process.

Frequently Asked Questions on Voter Registration – Electoral Commission of Ghana

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Posted Apr 28, 2016 at 7:54:50 AM
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How Do I Become A Registered Voter ?

The Commission shall by notice published in the Gazette invite every person who is entitled to be registered as a voter to apply, during a period specified in the notice, to the registration officer for the registration of his name in the divisional register of the electoral area in which he ordinarily resides.

Can I Ask Someone To Register On My Behalf ?

The applicant should appear in person before the registration officer at the registration centre at the time specified by notice in the Gazette by the Commission.

Can anyone challenge the eligibility of an applicant ?

A person appointed to register voters, a person authorized by the Commission to monitor the registration of voters or any person qualified to be registered as a voter may challenge a person applying to be registered as a voter on the ground that the applicant does not satisfy the requirements provided in regulation 1 of this Instrument

I have a complaint, what should I do?

Without prejudice to any provision in this Instrument any person qualified to be registered as a voter may make a complaint in the prescribed form concerning the registration process to a registration officer or any of the officials specified in regulation 9 (1) of this Instrument.

An official to whom a complaint is initially made or to whom the complaint is subsequently referred shall make a record of the complaint and either –  resolve the matter to the satisfaction of the complainant; or  refer the matter to the next higher officer of the Commission for further action

I have lost my Voter ID Card, what should I do?

Any person who loses his voter I.D. card will within 7 days of becoming aware of the loss report the loss in person to the district officer of the Commission or to a police officer in charge of the nearest police station who will in turn report the loss to the district officer of the Commission within 7 days of the receipt of the report.

Where To Register – Electoral Commission of Ghana

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Posted Apr 28, 2016 at 7:52:00 AM
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The Commission has designated any place it considers appropriate as a registration centre for the purpose of registering voters. In designating a place as a registration centre, the Commission takes into account – the suitability of the place for use as a polling station for election day; and the convenience of prospective applicants for registration.

The Commission has also made known to political parties and the general public by publication in the Gazette, the radio, television or other medium of mass communication at least 7 days before the first day of the period set aside for the registration of voters.

How To Register – Electoral Commission of Ghana

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Posted Apr 28, 2016 at 7:27:24 AM
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Every Citizen of Ghana of Eighteen years of age or above and of sound mind has the right to vote and is entitled to be registered as a voter for the purposes of public elections and referenda.

The Commission will by notice published in the Gazette invite every person who is entitled to be registered as a voter to apply to the registration officer for the registration of his name in the divisional register of the electoral area in which he ordinarily resides

The application for registration will be made on the form for the purpose set out in the Schedule to this Instrument.
The applicant will then appear in person before the registration officer at the registration centre at the time specified by notice in the Gazette by the Commission.

The applicant needs to supply the information required to fill the application and the registration officer shall fill the form on behalf of the applicant who shall affix his thumbprint.

Where it appears from an application that the applicant should be registered as voter in a constituency other than that to which the application relates, the registration officer shall cause notice of the application to be sent to the registration officer of the constituency where the applicant should be registered.

The Commission may vary the application procedure and the period of registration in the case of disabled or incapacitated person or a Ghanaian citizen resident abroad.

Lanbuuri unity Concert. Register to Vote!

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Posted Apr 22, 2016 at 12:02:34 PM
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PRESS RELEASE

LANBUURI-UNITY LIMITED REGISTRATION SENSITISATION CONCERT

UPPER WEST REGION- WA

W93.5FM in collaboration with Echo Soundz Entertainment is excited to announce the- LANBUURI UNITY LIMITED REGISTRATION CONCERT happening on Saturday, 23rd April at the Jubilee Park in the Wa Municipality, a music concert which promises to be the best ever in the history of the Upper West region.

The W93.5FM Lanbuuri Limited Voter Sensitization initiative is a project funded by STAR-Ghana to foster inclusiveness, unity, equity and kinsmenship amongst citizens regardless of political affiliation, gender, age, religion, privilege, ethnicity and physical capability or otherwise. The project is intended to strengthen and increase inclusive participation of marginalized youth groups-including women, rural dwellers and people with disabilities during the limited voter registration exercise.

W93.5f.m is broadcasting a series of limited registration sensitisation programmes, and with its partner NYPAD, holding forums in town halls, senior high schools and tertiary institutions as well as using sport activities, all through which young citizens representing different backgrounds, circumstances and districts listen in or come together to learn more about how first timers can start the journey of participation for the November 2016 election. The youth are also being encouraged to maintain peace and security pre and post election period. As W93.5fm continues its tour across the region, it is time to step up the momentum by putting on a roadblock event to sensitise and thrill en masse at the Jubilee Park with musical performances from the finest in the Upper West Region. Artists billed to perform on the night are Raphius, Badingu, O.J, Samson B, Kawute, Ghaly, Edylee, Wap 2  and the lyrical poet Pobee Joseph. All interested stakeholders are encouraged to come to the Wa Jubilee Park as patrons are going to be entertained, educated and will rock till they drop!

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Visit us on the following platforms for further details: Facebook-w935fm, Twitter-w93fm, www.w935fm.com, www.northghonline.com 0240377016, 0241761224, 0279009004

Date: Saturday 23rd April, 2016
Time: 7:30 PM TDB
Venue: Wa Jubilee Park
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Rice Farmers call for more support to boost production

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Posted Mar 13, 2016 at 10:31:32 PM
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Rice farming is gradually becoming such a lucrative business in Ghana as demand increases. Many farmers are now reporting impressive yields as patronage of the delicacy increases across the country. Last year the farmers enjoyed a bumper harvest and are expecting same this year.
Speaking with JOY BUSINESS at a seminar organised by the Ghana Grains Council in partnership with the JAK Foundation and the Competitive African Rice Initiative – CARI Project, Ben Kanat, a rice farmer at the Ashaiman Rice Irrigation said planting a hectare of certified rice seeds has over the years produced for him an average of about 120 bags of rice.
For him although producing rice is a tedious job, it is highly rewarding.
Another rice farmer at Dowenya in the Greater Accra Region, Emmanuel Arden is particularly excited about the fact that post-harvest losses in rice production are virtually non-existent.
“When the price for our produce is low we can store it and for more than 5 to 10 years the rice will still be in good shape. So in rice production you can never be at a loss as it pertains in other crops like tomatoes, watermelon, etc which enjoy great harvest but catastrophic losses,” he emphasizes.
The farmers are enjoying good fortunes but are calling for subsidies in farm inputs like fertilizers which they say are still expensive.
President of the Ghana Rice Inter-Professional Body, GRIB, Imoro Amoro says the organization is considering organic fertilizers. It is also advocating that its members resort to using compost rather than fertilizers.
He expressed concern that most farmers are now overly dependent on fertilizers in growing their crops. The phenomenon he says is because “our soils are getting weaker, and sometimes the fertilizers serve as agents that contaminate the soil. We are therefore looking at the promotion of organic fertilizers for our members since that is healthier and has a long-lasting effect on the soil.”
Regulator of Pesticides and Fertilizers at the Ministry of Food and Agriculture Lawrence Korshie Alato however said, the prices of inputs like fertilizers are not controlled by government, but market forces.
“The liberalization of these agro-inputs market is controlled by the private sector and for that matter the government can only intervene in price setting. Government is however subsidizing to some extent – 89 Ghana Cedis for the NPK and 84 Ghana Cedis for Ammonia” he adds.
Policy Advisor at the JAK Foundation Ama Oppong Duah said to address the concerns of the farmers, some evidence-based recommendations are currently being compiled which will later be presented to government and its stakeholders for some interventions.
A survey recently conducted by the partners in order to identify the topmost needs of farmers according to her indicates that unavailability of good quality seeds, access to credit, irrigation facilities, among others is a major inhibition to the growth the sector.
She however, said the Foundation and its partners are taking the necessary steps to ensure these issues are addressed and emphasized the need for all the other players in the value chain to contribute their quota in ensuring that the quality of rice produced in the country meets international standards.
– See more at: http://www.myjoyonline.com/business/2015/May-29th/rice-farmers-call-for-more-support-to-boost-production.php#sthash.bHkWHOMX.n0ZR49KS.dpuf

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Transport fares go up 15%

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Posted Jan 31, 2016 at 11:00:54 PM
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The Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) justified the increase on the fuel price hikes and added popular reasons for hikes in fares.

It explained the cost of spare parts and charges for obtaining licenses and various documents have been factored into the 15% increase.

Road tolls which are expected to go up later in the year has also been factored into the increase.

Transport fares were last increased in June 2015 when it went up by 15%. At the same time in January 2014, the fares went up by 10%.

Commuters have been told by leaders in the commercial transport sector to expect two increases in transport fares every year.

When it was increased in June 2015, the depreciation of the cedi against the dollar was pointed out as a factor.

 

– See more at: http://www.myjoyonline.com/news/2016/January-31st/transport-fares-go-up-15.php#sthash.jlkIYQ3R.dpuf

Former Asante Kotoko defender Abeiku Ainooson wishes Kotoko well ahead of Sunday’s game against FK Jagodina

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Posted Jan 2, 2016 at 9:36:43 PM
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Former Asante Kotoko defender, Abeiku Ainooson has thrown his weight behind his former employers as they engage Serbian side FK Jagodina in an anniversary cup match at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Sunday.

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The game which directly forms part of Asante Kotoko’s preparation for the upcoming season as their in-depth quality will be tested by the Serbian outfit who are yet to arrive in Ghana because of bad weather in Turkey.

But the organizers of the game, Pacific Football Ghana Limited have assured the general public that the scheduled anniversary game will definitely come off as they have put proper measures to transport FK Jogodina team to Kumasi regardless of the time they will touched down in Ghana.

But Abeiku Ainooson who left Kotoko to Sudanese side Al Hilal in November 2015 has wished his former employers well ahead of the Sunday’s game against their Serbian counterparts.

“Wishing you all the best in tomorrow’s game against Jagodina,” Abeiku wrote on his facebook page.

Ainooson joined Asante Kotoko last two seasons from New Edubiase and won the 2014 FA Cup Best Defender as well as the Premier League Best Defender during his stint with the Porcupine Warriors.