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NPP not in support of decongestion exercise in Tamale by the Mayor – Yussif Danjummah

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Published on Saturday July 5 2025

Published at 5:46Pm

The Communications Director of NPP for the Northern Region, Yussi Danjummah, has condemned the decongestion exercise executed by the Tamale Metropolitan Assembly led by the Mayor, Adam Abu Takoro, saying the NPP in the Northern Region is not in support of the exercise.

Mr. Yussif Danjummah noted that the Mayor is carrying out the decongestion exercise without applying a human face to the affected traders, underscoring the cruelty of the exercise being undertaken by the TaMA under the directives of the Mayor, Abu Takoro, in the name of decongesting Tamale.

Speaking on Sagani TV’s Weekend Political Discussion program, ‘Dakulo ‘Gbana, the Northern Regional Communications Director of NPP believes many small-scale businessmen and women will be pushed out of business, with their livelihoods hanging in the balance, if the Mayor does not halt the exercise.

He further questions why the Mayor has not put up alternative venues for the traders to operate but insists they vacate their spaces of operation, describing that as inhumane treatment, lack of empathy and compassion for the very people who gave the NDC the mandate to govern of which the Mayor is a direct beneficiary.

His assertions come in the wake of backlash from traders at the Tamale Central Business District including hawkers who are resisting the eviction and calling on the Mayor to stop the exercise to enable them to also consolidate their livelihoods to fend for their families.

The Mayor of Tamale embarked on a decongestion exercise last week, aimed at cleaning the City and opening it up for business opportunities. However, it remains to be seen whether the Mayor will succeed at that.

Meanwhile Mr. Danjummah also criticized NEDCo/VRA for carrying out night operations within some parts of greater Tamale as part of its revenue mobilization exercise, suggesting that it is unlawful exercise not backed by any law in Ghana.

Story by: Inusah Dondaliya

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Parliament Approves $300 Million World Bank Facility to Transform Secondary Education

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Published: July 21, 2026

Published at: 7: 53Pm

By Saibu Terry

Parliament has approved a US$300 million credit facility between the Government of Ghana and the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank Group to support the country’s secondary education sector.

The financing will be used to implement the Secondary Education for Transformation for Access, Relevance and Results for Jobs Project, which seeks to expand access to quality secondary education while improving learning outcomes and employability.

Presenting the Finance Committee’s report to the House, Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Isaac Adongo, explained that the facility is designed to increase equitable access to secondary education, eliminate the double-track system, and enhance the quality and labour-market relevance of both secondary and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes.

According to him, the project will help strengthen Ghana’s education system by ensuring that students acquire the knowledge and skills needed to meet the demands of the modern job market.

Following the approval, the Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, expressed appreciation to Parliament for endorsing the agreement. He noted that the funding would play a significant role in strengthening Ghana’s education system and advancing the government’s efforts to provide accessible, relevant, and quality secondary education for all.

The approval marks a major investment in Ghana’s education sector and is expected to support ongoing reforms aimed at improving infrastructure, expanding access, enhancing teaching and learning, and better preparing students for employment and national development.

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Abdul Fatawu Issahaku Completes Permanent Move to Ipswich Town

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Published: July 21, 2026

Published at: 4:47Pm

BY Saibu Terry

Ghana international winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has completed a permanent transfer from Leicester City to Ipswich Town, signing a five-year contract with the newly promoted Premier League club.

Ipswich Town confirmed the signing on Monday, announcing that the 22-year-old has joined the club for an undisclosed fee after successfully completing the transfer from Leicester City. 

Fatawu, who impressed during his spell at Leicester and represented Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is expected to add pace, creativity, and attacking flair to Kieran McKenna’s side as they prepare for the new Premier League campaign. 

The move marks another significant step in the career of the Black Stars winger, who has established himself as one of Ghana’s brightest attacking talents.

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Sankara Nationals FC Appoint Abubakari Nassam as New Head Coach

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Published: July 21, 2026

Published at: 4:21Pm

Story by Saibu Terry

Sankara Nationals FC have officially announced the appointment of experienced tactician Abubakari Nassam as the club’s new Head Coach ahead of the 2026/27 Access Bank Division One League season.

The Yendi-based club confirmed the appointment in an official statement, expressing confidence that Coach Nassam’s vast coaching experience will strengthen the team’s ambitions for the upcoming campaign.

Coach Nassam joins Sankara Nationals after successful spells with both the men’s and women’s teams of FC Samartex, as well as Steadfast FC. His experience across different levels of Ghanaian football is expected to provide the technical leadership needed as the club prepares for another competitive Division One League season.

The club welcomed the new manager with a warm message, saying: “We are delighted to unveil Coach Abubakari Nassam as the new Head Coach of Sankara Nationals FC. We are confident that the wealth of experience he has gained over the years will be a tremendous asset as we prepare for the upcoming Access Bank Division One League season. Welcome to the Sankara Nationals FC family, Coach. Amaraaba Coach!”

Supporters of the “Warriors of SankaraYili” will be hoping Nassam’s appointment marks the beginning of a successful era as the club targets a strong performance in the new Division One League season.

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