Cardinal Namdini receives massive criticisms after donating 14,000 exercise books to communities in Talensi.
A recent donation of 14,000 books by Cardinal Namdini, a gold mining company operating in the Talensi District of the Upper East Region, has sparked an unexpected wave of criticism. Apexnewsgh reports The company’s gesture, aimed at supporting local education, has been met with disparaging comments from residents and well-meaning individuals from the region, who have labeled the donation as an “embarrassment.” The criticism has been directed not only at the mining company but also at the media platform that reported the story. Many have questioned the media outlet’s decision to cover the donation, implying that they must have lacked more substantial news to report. The donation ceremony, which was attended by the District Chief Executive, a Chief, and a Queen Mother, was captured in photos that showed the DCE smiling as they gratefully receiving the books from a Cardinal Namdini official. This public display of appreciation contradicts the negative comments, which seem to be driven by an unrealistic expectation of what constitutes a worthy donation. For Cardinal Namdini, the donation was a way to honor their corporate social responsibility initiatives in the area. However, the media platform that reported the story was not spared from the criticism, with people questioning whether they lacked good news to report. Read some of the comments below: Source: Apexnewsgh.com
NDC Demands Accountability for Misused Flood Mitigation Funds
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Greater Accra region has called for a full investigation into the alleged misuse of funds allocated for the Greater Accra Resilience Integrated Development Project (GARID). Apexnewsgh reports The project, aimed at mitigating perennial flooding in Accra, was funded by a USD200 million World Bank loan approved in 2019 and an additional USD150 million approved this month. Despite the significant funding, Accra is currently experiencing severe flooding, resulting in loss of life and property. The NDC has raised concerns about the diversion of funds initially allocated to the GARID project, with only USD8 million of the USD200 million utilized, and minimal preliminary work done on project sites. The NDC has questioned why the GARID funds were diverted to the COVID Fund, despite international financial support for pandemic relief. The party has also highlighted unfulfilled promises made by President Akufo-Addo to make Accra the cleanest city in Africa. The NDC is demanding a full investigation by Parliament into the allocation and application of the GARID funds, prioritizing the safety and security of the people of Greater Accra. Source: Apexnewsgh.com