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I’ll ensure you have a fair share of the national cake – Prez Mahama assures Ya-Na

Yendi

Saturday March 22

The President of the Republic, John Dramani Mahama has assured the Overlord of Dagbon, Ya-Na Abukari II that he will facilitate developmental projects to Yendi and its surroundings in line with promises made to the people while seeking their mandate ahead of the 2024 elections.

According to the president, he will ensure the people of Yendi have their fair share of the national cake after they have reposed confidence in him and the NDC by overwhelmingly endorsing his candidacy in the recently held general elections, adding that development is rightfully due to the constituents after electing an NDC MP represent them in parliament as well as spearhead the affairs of the constituency.

President John Mahama also noted that the long-aged Yendi water debacle will be tackled as he is committed to completing the water project within his tenure.

He gave these assurances during a courtesy call on His Royal Majesty of Dagbon, Ya-Na Abukari II as part of his ‘thank you tour’ to the people of the Northern Region.

The President seized the occasion of his visit to the Gbewaa Palace to introduce Ministers of State from the Northern Region to the Ya-Na whom he has given an appointment to leverage for the development of the Northern Region. They include Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, Minister for Transport, Joseph Nikpe, Minister for Environment, Science and Technology and Deputy Minister of Roads and Highways, Alhassan Sayibu Suhuyini.

At a durbur held at the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi to welcome the president were some paramount chiefs of Dagbon including Paramount Chief of Savelugu, Yoo Naa, Abdulai Yakubu, Paramount Chief of Sagnarigu, Naa Ambassador Yakubu Abdulai, Chief of Lamashegu, Naa Ziblim Abdulai and chief of Kasuliyili. Among others.

Accompanying the president on the ‘thank you tour’ was the Northern Regional Minister, Ali Adolf Mburidiba, the Northern regional NDC MPs, and some National, Regional, and constituency party executives.

Addressing the gathering, President Mahama also assures completion of the Eastern Corridor road project to ease transportation challenges of the people commuting from the enclave to the national capital through the Oti Region. Other development projects mentioned by the president worth tackling include the Tamale water project and, the Saboba-Wapuli bridge among others.

Story by: Inusah Dondaliya

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Tolon MP hands over Canoe Boat to the People of Zantani worth GHC80,000

Deputy Minority Chief Whip and MP for Tolon, Hon. Alhaj Habib Iddrisu has handed over a Canoe Boat to the people of Zantani, a riverine community, marking a significant step of enhancing transportation of the residents across the river.

The Canoe Boat which is 40-horsepower was commissioned for use by the MP worth 80,000 Ghana Cedis.

At a ceremony in Zantani, Hon. Habib Iddrisu handed over the Canoe and 50 live jackets to the Chief of the community, stating his commitment to addressing the basic essentials of the community members.

This follows several other interventions including connecting the community to national grid, provision of boreholes, women empowerment initiatives, donation of start-up tools to Master Craft Persons and Apprentices among others delivered to the people of Zantani tailored to reducing their plight and addressing their socio-economic needs.

Addressing the people, the MP asked them to take good care of the Canoe Boat, advising them to always fuel it with premix fuel for its safety and durability.

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Ghanasco 65th Anniversary: Jira Buipewura Abdulai Jinapor donates a Bull to the school

The Paramount Chief of Buipe Traditional Area, Buipe Wura Abdulai Jinapor, has also contributed his widow’s might towards the 65th anniversary celebration of Ghana Senior High School, by donating a bull, a bag of maize, and undisclosed amount of cash to the management of the school.

Delegation led by elders of Buipe Wura Palace, presented the donations to the school on Thursday, 20th November, 2025 as part of activities marking the 65th anniversary celebration.

This follows a visit to the Jira Buipe Wura Abdulai Jinapor to inform him about the anniversary celebration months ago by a delegation led by the Head Master of Ghanasco, Douglas Haruna Yakubu. The Chief was also invited to attend the ceremony.

Presenting the items on behalf of the Gira Buipewura, Abdulai Jinapor, Ayawasu Gonja Chief in the Greater Accra Region, Garaba Lukman Issahaka Jaja expressed the commitment of the Chief to support the 65th anniversary celebration of Ghanasco, the reason, he made such donation to the school.

On behalf of the entire school, the head Master of Ghanasco, Douglas Haruna Yakubu expressed his profound gratitude to the Buipewura for the gesture done them, remarking that it will add value to the anniversary celebration which comes off today

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N/R GJA Awards: Inusah Hamzah Lansah wins best Energy and Electricity Advocacy award

Sagani TV’s Community Watch Host, Inusah Hamzah Lansah, has been adjudged the Best advocate in energy and electricity against power theft known as illegal connection in the Northern Region.

At the 5th Northern Region Ghana Journalists Association Awards held on Saturday Night, 15th November 2025, in Tamale, Inusah Lansah was recognized for his consistent advocacy in sensitizing power consumers to honor their tariffs obligations against engaging in illegal connection accounting to revenue shorfalls by NEDCo and other partners in the energy value chain.

Also, on the awards night, Inusah Armeyaw Anas of Sagani Tv was also named the best reporter in Tourism and Culture.They were presented with citations and plaques by GJA in recognition of excellence in their journalistic work.

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As reward for his award, Inusah Hamzah Lansah was rewarded with 2,000 Ghana Cedis.

The Sagani TV’s anchor, Hamzah Lansah’s advocacy gained momentum, changing people’s attitude and mentality in the wake of NEDCo’s revenue mobilization drive of mass disconnection exercise in the Greater Tamale including meter monitoring exercise.

Having realized his contribution in the energy sector, Ghana Journalists Association, Northern Regional Chapter awarded Inusah Hamza Lansah for his outstanding role in influencing people to eschew power theft and resorting to appropriate means of honoring their tariffs obligations.

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Through the Sagani TV’s Community Watch, Inusah Hamza Lansah uses the platform to highlight the plight of communities in the social sector such as poor roads network, lack of potable Drinking water, sanitation challenges, Educational infrastructure deficit, drug abuse among the youth, among other issues for the attention of duty bearers for intervention.

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