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Over 500 angry youths of Gomoa Dominase in the Gomoa East District in the Central Region have attacked nurses of the Gomoa Potsin Polyclinic together with police officers and have destroyed properties of the hospital over the death of 35-year-old Attoh.

According to information gathered, the deceased was rushed to the hospital last night over medical complication and was put under oxygen but was unfortunately pronounced dead around 5am today January 4, 2023.

Kojo Poku, an eyewitness to the incident speaking in an interview with Sompa News Eric Annan recounted that the angry youths of the aforementioned community numbering over 500, stormed the medical facility and started beating nurses on duty, accusing them of killing their brother.

According to him, these irate youths without any provocation started vandalizing the hospital's computers, glass windows and other properties.

To this end, police officers who were deployed from Potsin to calm the situation down per narration given by the eyewitness were equally attacked, as the angry youths succeeded in taking away the lifeless body of the deceased.

The Gomoa Dominase Police Command has since made one arrest and is on manhunt for the rest of the perpetrators.

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Richard Barima Sarpong, one of the aspiring candidates vying to become the Parliamentary Candidate for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Afigya East has been considered the surest best for the party in that constituency.

The political scientist, sociologist, Communication Specialist and a legal brain picked number 2 on the parliamentary primary ballot and indicated his readiness to rescue the constituency and make it better for the people.

Speaking to majority of supporters and delegates, they indicated that they have confidence in Barima Sarpong and are ready to vote for him to lead the party in the constituency.

Richard Barima Sarpong

Richard Barima Sarpong was born on November 17, 1982, and raised in Dawu near Jamasi, a town in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. He attended Dawu L/A Junior High School, proceeded to Adu Gyamfi Senior High School, and later continued to the University of Ghana, where he studied political science and sociology.

After completing his undergraduate studies, he pursued a Masters in Development Communication at the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ).

With a passion for law and advocacy, Barima Sarpong enrolled at Mountcrest University, where he studied a Bachelor of Law (LLB). After LLB, he proceeded to study the Professional Law Programme at the Ghana School of Law (Makola).

Barima has also acquired knowledge of insurance by studying the legal aspects of insurance at the Ghana Insurance College.

Barima Sarpong is a married man who is committed to his family. He has been able to balance his personal and professional lives with ease.

Currently, Barima Sarpong serves as Spokesperson and the Communications Manager of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), where he has been instrumental in shaping and implementing the National Health Insurance Scheme's (NHIS) communication strategy.

In addition to his work at the NHIS, Barima Sarpong is a staunch member of the New Patriotic Party and an aspiring Member of Parliament for the Afigya Sekyere East Constituency.

He has been actively involved in politics and has made an attempt to contest for the MP seat towards the 2020 election.

Throughout his career, Barima Sarpong has demonstrated a strong commitment to public service, a passion for advocacy, and a desire to make a positive impact in his constituency.

His dedication to his work and his commitment to excellence have made him a respected figure in his field, and he continues to be an inspiration to many.

According to NPP supporters, the party needs such a dynamic personality to serve as their Member of Parliament.

Source//Sompaonline.com/ Nana Yaw Boamah

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The Member of Parliament for Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem Constituency in the Central Region, Hon. Samuel Atta-Mills over the weekend honoured a community football gala held at the Islamic Basic School field in Ayensudo.

Accompanied by Mr.D.B Mensah, the Assembly Member elect for Ayensudo Electoral Area and the NDC Ayensudo branch executives, the MP emerged a Special Guest to the well attended football event.

The soccer gala, organized by the youths of Ayensudo was aimed at unearthing football talents to also foster a platform for social interaction.

Teams like Attabadze-based Nana Edu Club, Nsadwir Soccer Club, Ayensudo New Hope Academy, Bronyibima FC, and eight others competed for the ultimate price.

Finals of the competition saw Bronyibima FC face off Ayensudo New Hope Academy, with the latter clinching on to the trophy through a 1-0 victory.

On his address, the MP expressed delight in witnessing such a colorful event aimed at promoting youth-community friendship, emphasizing its role in fostering peace.

He also noted the need for pitch improvement and pledged support to complete the municipality's first Astro Turf pitch in Kissi for professional football activities.

Hon. Samuel Atta-Mills equally hailed the showcased football skills, sportsmanship, and the excellent spectator turnout he witnessed.

He commended the community's youth for such initiative and encouraged other communities to emulate in organizing similar programs as well.

A token of support was finally provided to organizers of the competition for participating teams.

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Head of Security for Cape Coast Castle, Stephen Gbedemah Dankwah has reacted to the castle's fall in visitor patronage in 2023, attributing it to the country's hike in plane ticketing.

This according to the senior staff of the Cape Coast Castle has forced many foreign visitors to rescind their decision to tour Ghana and subsequently visit the castle compared to that of 2022.

Speaking in an interview with Sompa News Eric Annan, Stephen Gbedemah appealed on the government consider its decision and see to it that plane ticket to the country is reduced to a relatively cheaper price to that of countries like Ethiopia, South Africa, and Rwanda.

He disclosed that visitor patronage to the castle from January to November 2023 appeared to be on the low, only for it to ascend in the last couple of weeks.

Mr. Gbedemah further opened up on local patronage to the castle to have increased over time amid the country's change in educational curriculum from teacher centred education to student centred education, as schools from all parts of Ghana travel to visit the Cape Coast Castle.

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Managing Director for Behold Thy Mothers Foundation, Mr. Benjamin Ussher Blay has propelled individuals within the country to kill their conceived mentality of aged women being witches.

According to him, this mindset has caused a host of people to ignore in caring less of the well-being of their mothers.

He shared frustration on the fact that mothers are often tagged witches the moment they start to grow grey hair and exhibit menopausal symptoms unlike fathers who virtually go through similar state of growth.

Benjamin Ussher Blay relayed this at a Christmas Party organized in Cape Coast for aged Roman Catholic mothers of 70years and above by Rev. Father David Obeng Piantsil, the former Parish Priest of St. Edwards Parish at Jukwa and the former Director for Jukwa-Krobo Grotto in the Central Region.

These aged mothers at the party were served the ditch of their life and offered a bag of rice each, together with a t-shirt as the oldest amongst them went home with a cloth as well.

The Managing Director of Behold Thy Mothers Foundation having conscientized the need for children to take proper care of their aged mothers, encouraged individuals to have their mothers spend some quality time with them at their homes during this festive season to foster happiness and psychology health in them during this special occasion.

Dr. Eric Arkoh-Ben, a Senior Technical Adviser for the National Development Planning Commission bemoaned the fact that women (mothers) are occasionally celebrated predominantly with one song, being 'Sweet Mother' which was composed by Cameroonian-Nigerian highlife musician Prince Nico Mbarga.

He stressed that the hour has come for Ghanaian artistes to compose more songs to have mothers in the country well celebrated for their immense sacrifices showcased over the years.

Some aged mothers who partook in the party equally expressed their heartfelt excitement and gratitude to Rev. Father David Obeng Piantsil through whom the annually held party was organized.

Source//Sompaonline.com/Eric Annan

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Ghanaian lady Afua Asantewaa Aduonum has successfully ended the Guinness World Record for the longest singing marathon by an individual, exceeding the previous record set by India's Sunil Waghmare.

However she must wait for results from the world body that recognizes such activities. She said a lot of things must be submitted like her media interviews and number of songs done as well as the appeal or support from the general public.

Afua Asantewaa Aduonum, 33 who is a Journalist and Entreprenuer started her musical marathon dubbed “afuaasantewaasingathon” on midnight December 24, 2023, Afua Asantewaa’s journey spanned five days and a few hours, incorporating various positions such as standing, lying down, sitting, and squatting.

Undiscouraged by the physical challenges, Afua concluded the marathon on Friday, December 29, 2023, at midnight, accumulating 126 hours of continuous singing.

Afua's achievement eclipses the official record of 105 hours held by Sunil Waghmare, the renowned Indian singer. Unofficially, she sang for 126 hours and 52 minutes, surpassing Waghmare's mark by an additional 21 hours.

Sunil Waghmare, who achieved fame in 2012 as the Guinness World Record holder for the longest singing marathon, started his musical journey at 14. Unlike Sunil, Afua is not a professional musician but only has a passion for music, local media reports.

Now, with Afua Asantewaa Aduonum's extraordinary accomplishment, the musical landscape witnesses a new milestone, showcasing the indomitable spirit of individuals committed to pushing the boundaries of artistic achievement.

For her latest appointment, Afua Asantewaa has been appointed as the new Tourism Ambassador for Ghana by the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA).

Afua did it. She gave Ghanaians a new style to celebrate Christmas. She broke the record and has set a new record with 126 hrs 52 minutes.

Source//Sompnaonline.com/ Nana Yaw Boamah

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Ghana Football Association (GFA) Kurt Okraku underscores the importance of rallying behind the Black Stars during challenging times, emphasising that this support is especially crucial ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Ivory Coast.

Addressing concerns over the team's recent inconsistent results, which included a 1-0 victory over Madagascar secured in the 95th minute by Inaki Williams and a subsequent 1-0 loss to Comoros, Okraku urges unwavering national support.

"Let us get behind the squad to deliver. All of us here have opinions on who must represent our country," he states, acknowledging the discussions surrounding player choices.

"Whether the player is your friend, brother, or uncle, all of us here and beyond the confines of this premises have opinions. But at the end, Ghana decided on our own to give that mantle to Chris Hughton and the rest of the technical team, and that is why they are here."

"My plea to all of us is that once the squad is announced, the entire nation must get behind the squad. Even if I have to kneel down and beg the entire country, I will do so," he passionately asserts. "We have one senior men national team, and this senior men national team is called the Black Stars. Once the men for the job are announced, they are our warriors."

President Simeon-Okraku urges Ghanaians to unite and throw their support behind the selected squad heading to Cote D’Ivoire for the Africa Cup of Nations. "It is the only way the boys will feel the adrenaline levels of our countrymen and women. This is the only way they will then be very focused on delivering that target of envy."

Acknowledging the team's fluctuating performances, he states, "We all know that the performances of our dear team have not been too stable, but this is the moment that the boys need our undiluted support. When the times are very difficult, when the times are very unstable, those are the times that they need your support, my support, and the support of the entire country."

Ghana, with 24 appearances in Africa’s flagship competition, will face Cape Verde, record holders Egypt, and Mozambique in the Group stage of the tournament scheduled for Cote D'Ivoire from Saturday, January 13, to Sunday, February 11, 2024.

Source//Sompnaonline.com/ Nana Yaw Boamah