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NPP Goes To The Polls Tomorrow; It’s Bawumia By A Mile

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Tomorrow is a very big day in the lives of members of the elephant family in this nation. The political party founded on the philosophy of free thinking and enterprise, will assemble 200,000 delegates at all the 275 constituencies in the 16 regions of Ghana, as well as the national headquarters of the New Patriotic Party, to cast their votes, that will ultimately announce the new leader of the party.

The vote will also determine who among the remaining four, out of the original 10 contestants, is most equipped to lead the NPP into the 2024 Presidential elections.

Waiting for the winner is the NDC candidate in the red corner, in the person of former President John Dramani Mahama, who admitted on the campaign trail in 2016 that the economy was down to the bones.

Stephen Nti, NPP Chairman

Whether or not Mr. Mahama is of any serious value to the body politic, is another issue that would be discussed when the time comes for the national vote.

As we wait for that moment, it is significant to state that the man I call the ‘scandal-soaked’ former Head of State is already in his read corner, waiting for the referee’s instructions.

Tomorrow’s vote has several implications, especially for the elephant family. Apart from determining the person who would lead the NPP into the Presidential race next year, it would determine the smoothness level of some of the contestants who have carried venom in their mouths, while touring the 275 constituencies canvasing for votes.

The first casualty in this long drawn-out exercise is Mr. Alan Kwadwo Kyeremanteng, who has had two spells as Minister of Trade in both Kufuor and Akufo-Addo administrations and still portrays himself as if he has been short-changed in the party that propped him up.

Alan has resigned from the NPP and has advertised the symbol of the Butterfly to take him to Jubilee House, without the patronage of a political party.

Take it from me that Alan does not intend to go to the Jubilee House. He knows as well as you do, dear reader, that he cannot reach Jubilee House in Ghana, without the support-base from a political party.

From my analysis as a journalist with several years of experience in the political terrain, Alan Kwadwo Kyeremanteng is only doing the biding of the National Democratic Congress. His main aim is to stop the NPP from winning the 2024 vote, I dare state.

Justin Frimpong Kodua, Genral Secretary

Every single vote for the Butterfly is a vote denied by the elephant. It is as simple as ABC that Mr. Kyeremanteng’s satisfaction for creating the Butterfly effect, is to deny access to the Jubilee House to his former colleagues in the NPP. SIMPLICITA!

That is one reason why the outcome of tomorrow’s vote is critical for the survival of the elephant family in national politics.

Four people will be on the ballot paper tomorrow. In order of appearance, there is maverick Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, Vice-President Alhaji Mahamadu Bawumiah, former Minister of Agriculture Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto and Mr. Francis Addai-Nimo, former Member of Parliament for Mampong, in the Ashanti Region.

It is very difficult to make a case for Mr. Addai-Nimo, as a serious presidential material, given his low-key status in the political game. It is true that he once represented the people of Mampong in Parliament. But he was pushed out after barely two political seasons. If he was unable to withstand the pressure in one constituency, it is very difficult to make a case for him, as a national icon.

Mr. Addai-Nimo will make no impact on the ballot paper. He will struggle to gain two percent when the results are announced before sunset tomorrow.

Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto has done his bit to improve the food situation in the country. Throughout the Akufo-Addo era, there has never been a shortage of local foodstuff. As the man championing the government programme of Planting for Food and Jobs, Dr. Afriyie Akoto has done well for himself.

I shudder to think what would have happened to the average Ghanaian if foodstuffs like plantain, yam, cassava and maize have not been in season throughout the year. Rainfall throughout the year has helped. But I believe someone would have whispered in his ears that the abundance of plantain does not mean that Ghanaians are about to accept his quest to take residence at the Jubilee House.

Politically, not many Ghanaians fancy him as a national leader. Less I forget, it was Dr. Afriyie’s father, who as Chief Linguist to Asantehene Agyeman Prempeh II, founded the National Liberation Movement which merged with other entities to form the United Party, which is the fore-runner to the establishment of the New Patriotic Party.

Even at Bantama in Kumasi, where he was the Member of Parliament, not many are rooting for his candidature. Dr. Akoto is not a face that will go beyond the NPP Presidential Primary tomorrow, leading to a two-horse race for the NPP ticket.

Mr. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong was a surprise package during the super delegates conference last September; coming from nowhere to a respectable second, in the course of which he uprooted Alan Cash from the NPP race.

Since then, quite some volume of water has passed under the bridge, much of it muddy. Kennedy, not a regular attendant to the affairs of Parliament, has had the time to visit all the 275 constituencies in this country.

One would state with emphasis that he has done well for himself. The concern for officials of the NPP is not his presence. It is the foul-mouth message he has carried to every nook and cranny of politics in this country that has been the concern. His modus operandi is to run-down the party that made him rich, as well as its leadership.

Quite recently, he courted huge publicity by crowing at the roof-top that those who lead governance of this country on behalf of the NPP had asked for his withdrawal in the Presidential race, in return for US$800 million handout. One needs not to scratch his head to know that it is one huge lie. The whole country has gone to the International Monetary Fund for a bailout of US$600 million a year.

Even when the whole package is turned over to him, there would be a deficit of US$200m. The whole Kennedy Agyapong campaign is hinged on character assassination, lies and unprofessional conduct.

Unfortunately, his ‘Showdown’ mantra has caught on with the youth wing of the party, otherwise referred to as ‘Polling Booth Executives.’

Tomorrow’s Electoral College of 200,000 is made up of more than 100,000 members of the ‘Polling Booth Executives’. That is the danger.

Imagine the NPP being led into the Presidential election by foul-mouthed Kennedy Agyapong. So far, one research company has put him slightly ahead of the Vice-President.

Whoever told Kennedy Agyapong that he is a presidential material has created a headache for the party leadership that cannot heal even when he loses the vote tomorrow. As it is, whatever happens at the polls, Mr. Agyapong would feel that he has enough power in the party to ruffle feathers anytime he wants to.

The good news is that Vice-President Alhaji (Dr.) Mahamadu Bawumia has carried himself well. There is every indication that he will win handsomely tomorrow. One opinion poll puts Dr. Bawumia 80 percent ahead. If there should be sense and sensibility in the elephant family, the Vice-President must take the nod.

I am told that the NPP in the United States voted yesterday. The results The Ghanaians in America gave Vice-President Bawumia 77.04 percent of the vote.

Kennedy Agyapong was credited with 22%, Dr. OwusuAfriyieAkoto had a paltry 0.37% and Addai Nimo got 0.37%.

Everything being equal, I expect a similar score-line tomorrow. I make Vice-President Alhaji (Dr.) Bawumia winner by a mile.

The problem with tomorrow’s vote is that it could re-open NPP’s old would and unfortunately lead to more rancour and bitterness.

Ebo Quansah in Accra

Moslems say intercessory prayers for Bawumia’s victory

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The Muslim clergy reciting the Qur'an verses for Dr. Bawumia's victory

The United Zongo for Bawumia yesterday, held Qur’anic recitations to ensure a resounding victory for the Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, on the November 4.

Alhaji Muazu Issaka Kunta, President and Founder of the Union, addressing the media after the recitations at the Kumasi Central Mosque, explained that, electing the Vice President would be big historic in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and Ghana’s politics, as a Zongo man and a settler had never assumed the Presidency of this country.

He pleaded with the delegates to elect the Vice President as the flagbearer for the NPP to lead them into the 2024 General Elections.

Alhaji Kunta expressed optimistic that once the delegates elected him, he would annex power for the NPP in the general elections to become the first Zongo man as President to unite the nation.

Alhaji Abdul Aziz Issah, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the Union, promised that after his victory in the primaries, the Union would mobilise resources, both financially and in kind, to support the Vice President to win the general elections.

Seidu Rashid Musah, Communication Director of the Union, mentioned the Vice President’s commitment and determination in his bid to become a good President.

He urged the delegates to vote for him massively to give the National Democratic Congress (NDC) the signal that the NPP was a party united to clinch victory in the coming 2024 General Elections.

Ghana Gas to construct 200-bed hospital in Sunyani

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Prof. Nsiah Gyabaah, Chair of the UENR Council

The Ghana National Gas Company (Ghana Gas) has cut the sod for the construction of a 200-bed hospital at the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) in Sunyani.

The project will be completed in two phases, with the first phase providing 80-beds and relocating the existing UENR Clinic.

The facility will include specialized units like a dentist block, eye clinic, pediatric ward, pharmacy, laboratory, and more.

The medical facility is intended to address the healthcare needs of not only students and staff but also serve the community.

The Chair of the University Council, Prof. Nsiah Gyabaah, commended Ghana Gas for the initiative, highlighting that it was a transformation of a long-held dream into reality.

Prof. Gyabaah stressed on the significance of accessible healthcare services.

The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Asare-Bediako, highlighted his vision for the hospital to be a centre for cutting-edge medical research, a teaching ground for future healthcare professionals, and a beacon of quality healthcare for students, faculty, staff, as well as the community.

Prof. Asare-Bediako also emphasised that the hospital’s construction signifies the university’s unwavering commitment to the comprehensive development of its community.

Mr. Anyimah Edomgbole, Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility and Community Relations at Ghana Gas, reaffirmed the company’s dedication to providing high-quality healthcare and other essential social services.

The ceremony was attended by various stakeholders, including representatives from the Ghana Health Service, UENR, and representatives from the community.

Editorial: NPP Presidential Primaries: Absolute peace must prevail

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The party of the ruling government, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), would hold its presidential primaries across the country on Saturday, November 4th, 2023, where delegates of the party would select one out of the four aspirants to lead the party in the 2024 General Elections as the flagbearer.

From the initial ten distinguished party loyalists who put themselves up for the sole position, four stalwarts, namely Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Francis Addai Nimo and Dr. Afriyie Akoto, have remained.

It would be expected that a total of 203,439 delegates across the country would cast their votes for one candidate or the other at designated polling centres in all the 16 regions on Saturday, to elect the party’s 2024 presidential candidate.

Prior to Saturday’s final showdown, two of the known faces in the race, Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko and Allan Kwadwo Kyerematen, bowed out of the race, citing various infractions as their reasons.

It would be recalled that Mr. Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko, who had a tie with Mr. Addai Nimo and, therefore, had to go for a run-off, raised concerns over a sudden change in the modalities to conduct a run-off.

According to Mr. Agyarko, an attempt was made to circumvent the provisions in the party’s constitution and guidelines for conducting a run-off, as far as the Super Delegates Conference was concerned, and willingly stepped down due to his concerns.

Meanwhile, Mr. Kyerematen also withdrew from the competition and accused the leadership of strategically and tactically skewing the processes just to favour a particular aspirant.

He eventually resigned from the party with an assertion that his polling agents were brutally assaulted, particularly in the North East Region, where his agent, during the elections, suffered severe damage to his eye, following an attack on him.

It is in the light of this, and other circumstances, that The Chronicle is particularly concerned about Saturday’s presidential primaries, and wants to draw the party’s attention to the need to put in the necessary measures to make the polls incident-free.

As a matter of fact, the party cannot let itself down at this crucial time, where all eyes are on the NPP to see how the party would rise to the occasion and effectively manage its crucial internal elections, because coming events, they say, cast their shadows.

However, the point remains that Ghana has chosen to practice multi-party democracy with its accompanying tenets, features, and characteristics, which mainly evolve around the formation of political parties to contest elections.

This explains why the activities of the political parties, both in government and opposition, continue to be a matter of interest to every Ghanaian who is concerned about the sustenance of our cherished democracy.

Additionally, as a party that wants to win the trust of the electorate so that it can continue to stay in power, there is no gainsaying that what happens during its presidential primaries cannot have no bearing on how the general public must view it, ahead of a general election.

It is in the light of this that we call on the hierarchy of the party to, as a matter of urgency, put in place all the needed arrangements, with regards to tight security, and also spell out the modalities of the conduct of the elections to all the aspirants and their followers.

In our view, any form of security arrangements at any polling centre on the day must be handed to the police especially as all form of political vigilante groups and associations have been banned.

Ghana’s 31 years’ enviable record of being the beacon of hope as far as democracy in the sub region is concerned had been hinged on the principles of multi-party democratic values but not a one party state.

This means that any political party desirous of the will of the people to win political power to form a government must first of all demonstrate its understanding of the principles of democracy through its internal election process.

Violence of any form during internal elections could adversely affect the fortunes of the party, especially in a highly contested political space like ours, where non-aligned electorate consider a lot of factors before they cast their votes.

The NPP must also go all out on Saturday to uphold the tenets of democracy in its internal party elections.

Once upon a future: A tale of the moved “financial inclusion” cheese 

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Financial inclusion has become a global pursuit, and governments around the world are working tirelessly to make banking services accessible to all citizens.

This is because the success of several SDG goals, talk of “No poverty, Zero Hunger, Good health, Quality Education, Gender Equality” among others, hinges on the ability of people to have access to “useful and affordable financial products and services that meet their everyday needs.”

Ghana, like many other countries, has made significant strides in bringing millions of unbanked and underbanked individuals into the formal banking system.

This progress is largely due to the advancement of digital payments infrastructure, the development of the mobile money market coupled with partnerships between banks and financial technology providers. To further cement progress and show the commitment of the government of Ghana towards advancing financial inclusion, different policy frameworks have been introduced and implemented.

The National Financial Inclusion and Development Strategy (NFIDS; 2018-2023), the Digital Payments Roadmap (DPR); the Payment Systems and Services Act among other structural adjustments have all been introduced to ensure the country benefits from the power of digital financial services to advance inclusion.

In 2021, the global Findex report indicated that Ghana’s unbanked population fell from 60% in 2014 to 32% in 2021. When it comes to the adoption of mobile money alone, it is reported that Ghana has over 18 million unique mobile money subscribers (GSMA, 2023).

The percentage of adults age 15+ with an account at a financial institution or through a mobile money provider has increased from 29% in 2011, 41% in 2014, and 58% in 2017 to 68% in 2021. While it is commendable the progress Ghana has made in reducing the numbers of its unbanked population, there is still more room for improvement.

Even though lot of efforts have gone into bringing the “cheese” of financial inclusion closer, to many Ghanaians who were previously excluded from the formal financial sector, the recent introduction of taxes on some digital financial transactions might impact negatively the progress made.

If measures are not put in place to strike a perfect balance between taxation and inclusion, we will come back to the table in the not so distant future and ask, who moved our “financial inclusion progress” cheese?

DFS (digital financial services) are known for their cost-effectiveness. DFS enables low-income individuals to access financial services without the overhead costs associated with traditional financial services.

The nature of digital financial services like mobile money has afforded low income earners the opportunity to own bank accounts, borrow, save, and participate in the formal finance space. By taxing these transactions, the government risks disincentivizing their use, especially for micro transactions.

For those who were just beginning to understand the benefits of these DFS services, this could be seen as moving the cheese further away from them, making financial inclusion less appealing.

By taxing the most accessible and affordable financial services available, we are making it expensive and inadvertently pushing people back into the informal economy, where they have limited access to credit and formal financial services.

Micro-loans, which are small, short-term loans often offered by mobile money companies, have been instrumental in helping small business owners and entrepreneurs grow their businesses. In 2020, I encountered a taxi driver who mentioned that micro-loans had been of great benefit to his business. He borrows in the morning to buy fuel and pays back the loan after the day’s work.

These loans indeed provide a vital source of capital for individuals who would otherwise have difficulty accessing credit from traditional banks because of challenges with KYC (Know your customer) requirements. The decision to impose taxes on microloans may deter people from assessing the loans. The very “cheese” of opportunity that these microloans represent could become harder to reach for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Another area that threatens our financial inclusion gains, is the taxation of payments to merchants. With the implementation of the e-levy, payments to small businesses and merchants who are not registered with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) are charged an extra fee that is paid by the customer.

This burden of having to pay a tax on the value of the costs of items makes “cash” a viable alternative for individuals. Even though the law exempts payments to merchants with VISA & MasterCard point of sale terminals, the inclusion of payments to GhQR and Mobile Money merchants, who largely fall within businesses outside the financial sector is a big disservice to the country’s financial inclusion strategy.

Due to the high costs associated with purchasing a point-of-sale terminal, most small businesses prefer to be registered on Mobile Money or use the GhQR code. Taxing transactions to merchants with these channels is tantamount to suggesting payments with physical cash.

The future of financial inclusion in Ghana hangs in the balance in my opinion. The “cheese” of accessibility and opportunity is tantalizingly close for millions of Ghanaians who have long been excluded from the formal banking system. Yet, it is equally at risk of being moved further away.

The government’s role in this unfolding tale is pivotal. While the need to generate revenue for public services and infrastructure development is undeniable, it is crucial that we safeguard the strides made in financial inclusion. If these newly introduced taxes on digital financial services remain unchecked, we may soon find ourselves asking, “Who moved the cheese of progress with financial inclusion?”

I think the challenge before us is to strike a balance between fiscal responsibility and the broader societal benefits of financial inclusion. The government must carefully consider the consequences of these taxation measures and seek alternative strategies to generate revenue and advance financial inclusion.

By doing so, Ghana can ensure that its financial inclusion journey remains on course, ultimately leading to a more prosperous and sustainable inclusive future for all Ghanaians.

By Eunice Asantewaa Ankomah

Source: citinewsroom.com 

The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect The Chronicle’s stance.

Diasporan community roots for Bawumia

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Members of the Diasporan team at the presser

Members of the Diasporan Community have appealed to New Patriotic Party (NPP) delegates for the November 4 presidential primary to endorse Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, as the party’s flagbearer for the 2024 elections.

Mr. Kingsley Ahenkora-Duodu and Baba Awal, Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively for Diaspora for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia from 27 external branches, at a press conference in Kumasi on Monday, pleaded with the delegates to vote for the Dr. Bawumia.

They reiterated the qualities of competence and experience on the part of the Vice President, as touted by President Akufo-Addo recently.

According to the two executives, the unprecedented achievements of the NPP government were enormous, and that the Vice President’s exceptional political influence in the 2016 and 2020 general elections had become a household name. This, they argued, had made him the inevitable presidential candidate for the party in the 2024 General Elections.

Mr. Ahenkora-Duodu contended that the Bawumia factor would help the NPP garner votes from the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) strongholds in Ghana, including the Northern part of the country, Zongos and other settlers.

He noted that, the NPP members from abroad related directly with all polling stations across the 275 constituencies, and had acknowledged and emphasised that the current economic challenges were global and not related to Ghana alone.

He said they had confidence that the measures being put in place by the Nana Addo and Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia administration would bring the economy back.

Mr. Ahenkora-Duodu believes the Vice President was the right person to lead the party to be able to build a strong economy through digitalisation.

The Chairman of the Diasporan community has, therefore, pleaded with the delegates to give Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia their support to ensure continuity of the policies of the current NPP administration.

Vote for Dr. Bawumia -Kumasi Traders appeal to delegates

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Leadership and membership of the group

The leadership and membership of the NPP Identifiable Groups in the Kumasi Central Market, Kejetia, and the Race Course have reiterated their appeal to the delegates of the party to vote for the Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, in the presidential primary tomorrow Saturday November 4, 2023.

The Chairman of the Identifiable Groups, comprising 26 market trading groupings,

Elder Emmanuel Gyeke – chairman of NPP Identifiable market Groups

Elder Emmanuel Gyeke, said while addressing a press conference in Kumasi yesterday, that the Vice President had helped Nana Akufo-Addo in diverse ways, and that his achievements as a Vice President had complemented national efforts of the current administration in rolling out social interventions, programmes and policies for the benefit of Ghanaians.

“The achievements of Dr. Bawumia are unprecedented and [he] must be elected on Saturday to enable the NPP break the 8 years jinx,” Elder Gyeke stressed.

According to Elder Gyekye, the good policies of Nana Akufo-Addo need to be continued under another New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration, and that Dr. Bawumia, who had the wherewithal to salvage the economy and sustain Nana Akufo-Addo’s legacy, must be voted to lead the party into the 2024 elections, and ultimately become the President of Ghana in 2025.

Hajia Hawa, Women’s Organiser of the group, assured that once Dr. Bawumia had the nod of the delegates, the traders would vigorously campaign for the Vice President in his bid to assume the Presidency.

She advised that Dr. Bawumia should not be discriminated against on tribal lines, and believed he would not disappoint Ghanaians, and called for massive support for the Vice President to lead the NPP.

Nana Yaa Dufie, a queen at the Kejetia Market, emphasised that Dr. Bawumia had the potential to succeed Nana Akufo-Addo and help unite the party, and develop the country as a whole.

She said Nana Akufo-Addo’s legacy must be protected and sustained, and that it takes only Dr. Bawumia to undertake such a yeoman’s job, for which reason the delegates must consider electing the Vice President to make his day. “Saturday, November 4, 2023, must surely be Dr. Bawumia’s day,” she pleaded.

EC denies creation of 25 constituencies

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Dr. Eric Bossman Asare, Deputy Commissioner of the EC responsible for Corporate Services

The Electoral Commission (EC) has debunked media reports that it intends to create 25 new constituencies.

According to the EC, the Constitutional Instrument it had presented to Parliament was only for the creation of the Guan Constituency.

The three-paragraph statement from the Commission, signed by its Acting Head of Public Affairs, Michael Boadu, urged the public to “disregard this statement.”

It said: “The attention of the Electoral Commission has been drawn to a statement in the media to the effect that 25 new constituencies are going to be created ahead of the 2024 General Elections.

The Commission wishes to state, for the information of the general public, that it is only creating one constituency, which is the Guan constituency in the Oti Region. The Commission has not taken any decision on creating constituencies beyond that of the Guan.

“We urge the general public to disregard this statement.”

Meanwhile, in The Chronicle, of Wednesday, November 1, 2023, we reported from Parliament that on the order paper addendum for the first sitting of Tuesday, October 31, a paper was presented and read for the first time.

The title read: “Representation of the people (parliamentary constituencies) (amendment) instrument 2023.”

Our story further indicated that, apart from the title that was read for the first time, no other information was given, as per parliamentary procedure.

However, it would be recalled that following the creation of the Oti Region and the Gaun District, it became necessary that the people of Santrokofi, Akpafu, Lolobi and Likpe have representation in Parliament.

The report added that it was not known whether the new Constitutional Instrument was mainly for the creation of the Guan Constituency, or if there would be more.

We then cited informal discussions among the members of parliament from both sides on the suspicion of the creation of new constituencies after the 2021 National Housing and Population Census.

In fact, we mentioned that the former Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, and Minority Chief Whip, Ahmed Ibrahim, who had all made public pronouncements about the creation of the 25 new constituencies.

Further, our story referred to an interview with TV3 in September 2023, ahead of the limited registration exercise, where Dr. Eric Bossman Asare, Deputy Commissioner of the EC responsible for Corporate Services, also mentioned the creation of the new constituencies, but did not give a figure.

In the interview, he noted that the Guan District was among the areas slated for a new constituency.

“We are in the process of creating some new constituencies, and Guan District is one of them. If not because Parliament is on recess, we should have started the process in Parliament,” Dr. Bossman said.

120-yr-old building collapses, kills one in Ekiti

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The 120-year-old building

A 13-year-old schoolgirl was on Tuesday killed as a 120-year-old building collapsed in Igede-Ekiti in Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area of Ekiti State.

However, a couple and their three-year-old child escaped with serious injuries from the tragedy.

The cause of the collapse of the building was not immediately stated but sources said the building had previously been marked for demolition by officials of the local government.

As soon as the building fell at about 2 a.m., neighbours rushed in to rescue the trapped family members and took the injured victims to the hospital.

A senior official of the Ekiti State Emergency Management Authority (EKSEMA), Funmilola Laka, said officials of the agency were also at the scene to help with the rescue operations.

She said the 13-year-old dead victim was a student of a public secondary school in the town.

Mrs Laka said the agency had commenced investigations on the matter.

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Senate Swears In Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan As Kogi Central Senator

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Barr Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (R) takes oath of office

The Senate, on Thursday, sworn in Senator-elect for Kogi Central Senatorial District, Barr Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, as a member of the 10th Senate.

This followed her presentation with Certificate of Return by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the duly elected Senator for Kogi Central.

Akpoti-Uduaghan, who is elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), becomes the first female Senator from Kogi State.

Earlier on Tuesday, the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, upheld Akpoti-Uduaghan as the duly elected candidate in the Kogi Central Senatorial Election held earlier in February.

The court dismissed the appeal filed by Abubakar Ohere of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for lacking in merit.

In September, the Kogi State Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Lokoja had nullified the victory of Ohere as the winner of the Kogi Central Senatorial Election.

The court further declared Akpoti-Uduaghan as the actual winner of the February senatorial poll.

Though Ohere had headed to the appellate court to seek redress but the court further upheld Akpoti-Uduaghan as the winner of the poll.

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