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Yendi LEAP Beneficiaries: Yendi MCE Rejects Claims of Political Replacement
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Published: September 9, 2026
Published at: 08:56am
By Saibu Terry
The Municipal Chief Executive of Yendi Hon. Muniru Sugri, has rejected allegations by former Yendi Member of Parliament, Alhaji Farouk Aliu Mahama, that genuine beneficiaries of the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme in Yendi have been removed and replaced with supporters of the governing party.
In a statement responding to the claims, the MCE said neither Members of Parliament nor Municipal Chief Executives have the authority to select, remove or replace LEAP beneficiaries.
According to the statement, beneficiary households are identified through the Ghana National Household Registry using a proxy-means test. The process is then subjected to screening by Community LEAP Implementation Committees comprising a community focal person, a teacher, a health worker and a civil society representative.
The statement added that the District LEAP Implementation Committee validates the selected households before the LEAP Management Secretariat in Accra enrols them
It stressed that “no politician sits at that table, and no politician can add or delete a name.”
Government explained that the changes to the LEAP beneficiary list in Yendi form part of a nationwide reassessment of beneficiary households being undertaken by the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection.
The exercise, it said, is intended to determine whether existing beneficiaries still meet the programme’s eligibility requirements while creating room for households that have been waiting to be enrolled.
According to government, beneficiaries may exit the programme for several reasons, including death, relocation, children reaching the age limit, improvement in household circumstances, or failure to verify records.
It maintained that the reassessment is taking place across the country and is not limited to Yendi or influenced by political considerations.
Government also pointed to its stated plan to expand the LEAP programme, with a national target of 400,000 beneficiary households this year, arguing that the policy direction is one of expansion rather than reduction.
Residents of Yendi who believe they have been wrongly removed from the programme have been encouraged to report their concerns to the Department of Social Welfare and Community Development at the Yendi Municipal Assembly.
The statement said a grievance and appeals mechanism is available and pledged that the concerns of affected residents would be followed up irrespective of their political affiliation.
Government has also challenged anyone with evidence that beneficiaries were removed or replaced for political reasons to provide specific details, including the names involved, communities and dates.
It said such evidence would be submitted to the Ministry for investigation and expressed support for an independent audit of the Yendi LEAP beneficiary list.
The statement cautioned against making unsubstantiated allegations, arguing that such claims could create unnecessary fear among vulnerable people who depend on LEAP support.
It concluded by stressing that poverty should not be politicised and that the government’s responsibility to vulnerable residents of Yendi applies regardless of political affiliation.
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Quality Ice CEO Alhassan Iddi Donates Deep Freezer to Sankara Nationals FC
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Published: 21 October 2026
Published at: 11:09Am
By Saibu Terry
The Chief Executive Officer of Quality Ice, a leading producer and distributor of quality mineral water in Yendi and the Eastern Corridor, Mr Alhassan Iddi, has donated a brand-new deep freezer to Sankara Nationals FC to support the club’s operations.
The donation was made on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at the club’s headquarters in Yendi, with representatives of the playing body and management receiving the item on behalf of the club.
The delegation was led by players’ leadership representatives Mohammed Salis Toufick and Sulemana Murtala, alongside management member Tahiru Osman.
Mr Iddi’s gesture is expected to contribute to the club’s operational needs as Sankara Nationals FC continues its campaign in the 2026/27 UMB Division One League.
Quality Ice has established itself as one of the major producers and distributors of quality mineral water in Yendi and the wider Eastern Corridor, with the donation reflecting a show of support for the development of football in the area.
Speaking on behalf of the club’s Chief Executive Officer, Alhaji Osman Baba Daney, management member Tahiru Osman, popularly known as Orga, expressed profound gratitude to Mr Iddi for his generosity and commitment to supporting the club.
He assured the donor that the deep freezer would be put to its intended use and maintained appropriately for the benefit of the club.
The management, players, technical staff, supporters and all stakeholders of Sankara Nationals FC have expressed their appreciation to Mr Iddi and Quality Ice for the timely support.
The club has also offered prayers for God’s blessings upon the donor, asking for continued prosperity and success in his business endeavours.
The donation comes at a positive moment for Sankara Nationals FC, who are enjoying an impressive start to the 2026/27 UMB Division One League season.
The Yendi-based side currently lead the Zone One A standings with 13 points from five matches, having recorded four wins and one draw.
Their unbeaten run has strengthened their position at the top of the table as they continue to pursue their ambitions in the ongoing campaign.
The club’s management has consistently called for support from individuals, businesses and other stakeholders to help sustain its progress and strengthen its efforts both on and off the pitch.
Mr Alhassan Iddi’s donation is another welcome contribution towards that objective, with Sankara Nationals FC expressing optimism that such acts of goodwill will inspire further support for the club.
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NLA Presents GH¢10 Million Dividend to Government
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Published: October 2, 2026
Published at : 05:59Pm
By SAIBU TERRY.
The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has presented a GH¢10 million dividend to the Government of Ghana, marking the Authority’s return to contributing directly to the Consolidated Fund.
The cheque was presented by the NLA Board and Management to the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, with Director-General Mohammed Abdul-Salam leading t8he Authority’s delegation.
The payment represents the NLA’s first dividend contribution to the state since 2017, according to reports on the presentation.
Dr. Ato Forson welcomed the development but stressed that the contribution should not be treated as a symbolic gesture. He called for sustained efforts by the NLA to improve its revenue generation and deliver greater financial value to the state.
The Finance Minister further disclosed that the Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the NLA and the Attorney-General, is reviewing existing revenue-sharing agreements involving the Authority. According to him, the review is intended to address arrangements that may have limited the revenue accruing to government.
In a statement shared on his Facebook page, NLA Director-General Mohammed Abdul-Salam said the dividend reflects the Authority’s renewed focus on efficiency, transparency and revenue generation.
He said the NLA would continue working to strengthen its operations and contribute meaningfully to national development through its statutory mandate.
The GH¢10 million payment is therefore being positioned as part of broader efforts to improve the NLA’s financial performance and strengthen its contribution to Ghana’s public finances.
The NLA has also urged the public to remain vigilant against fraudsters and scammers who may seek to exploit the Authority’s name for fraudulent activities.
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GABBSO Hospital Zone Treats Dakpema Pupils and Staff to Free Haircuts
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Published: September 26, 2026
Published at: 05:11
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Pupils and staff of the Dakpema Primary and Junior High School were met with a pleasant surprise on Friday, September 25, 2026, as the Hospital Zone of the Ghana Association of Barbers and Barbering Salon Owners (GABBSO) rolled out a free haircut outreach at their school compound.
The community focused initiative brought smiles to the faces of over 100 students, providing them with fresh grooming free of charge.
According to leadership, the exercise forms part of the association’s broader corporate social responsibility to give back to society and support parents within the local community.
Speaking during the outreach, the Regional Secretary of GABBSO, Mr. Abu Abdulai, who also serves as the Northern Regional Secretary for Association of Small Scale Industries(ASSI) took the opportunity to champion industry unity.
He urged fellow barbers operating within the region who have yet to join the association to register, emphasizing the numerous welfare and professional benefits members stand to gain.
Mr. Abdulai also made a direct appeal to the Member of Parliament (MP) who double as Ghana Education Minister, Honourable Haruna Iddrisu, calling for partnership and financial or logistical support.
He noted that with backing from the lawmaker, GABBSO can successfully scale up the initiative to reach many more schools across the constituency.
