Collaborate and Pass a Bylaw with Severe Penalties to Address Witchcraft Accusations and Lynching—Baare Chief to Assembly and Traditional Council Baare Chief Naab Nyaakora Mantii
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Collaborate and Pass a Bylaw with Severe Penalties to Address Witchcraft Accusations and Lynching—Baare Chief to Assembly and Traditional Council

In an effort to combat the alarming issue of witchcraft accusations and the lynching of older individuals, Baare Chief Naab Nyaakora Mantii in the Talensi District of the Upper East Region is urging the Assembly and Traditional Council to pass a bylaw with severe penalties. The Chief acknowledges the gravity of the problem, not only in the Northern part of the country but throughout Ghana and is taking a bold stand to find a solution. Chief Nyaakora Mantii emphasizes the lack of scientific evidence supporting these accusations, highlighting that they are merely allegations without any legal basis. Lynching individuals based on suspicions of witchcraft goes against the laws of the country, an important message that needs to be conveyed to the whole world. The Chief stresses the need for the youth and the general public to understand the consequences of indiscriminately taking the lives of innocent people. Furthermore, Chief Nyaakora Mantii emphasizes the wisdom and knowledge that older individuals possess, highlighting the loss society incurs when these valuable resources are wiped out by mob violence. He urges the community to refrain from participating in such acts and instead tap into the valuable insights offered by the older generation, emphasizing the importance of unity and growth. The Chief calls on the Assembly and Traditional Council to collaborate and implement stricter measures to prevent these acts from occurring. He suggests the establishment of a bylaw with substantial punishments to deter individuals from engaging in witchcraft accusations and lynching. This preventative action will serve as a crucial step towards resolving this concerning issue. However, Chief Nyaakora Mantii suggests the need for education and awareness programs to help people differentiate between right and wrong. He acknowledges that ignorance plays a pivotal role in these accusations and believes that sensitization efforts, especially through media outlets, will greatly contribute to combating this problem. The Chief expresses gratitude for the opportunity to voice their concerns and pledges to spread the message within the council and community. Through a documentary titled “The Horrors of Witchcraft Accusation,” produced by Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen, which was sponsored by MRG and supported by MPEC, Chief Nyaakora Mantii opens up about the urgent need to address witchcraft accusations and lynching. He recognizes the importance of educating both the community members and chiefs on this matter to ensure a comprehensive solution. Source: Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0256336062

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Talensi: Non-availability of lab facility in Baare a heavy threat to pregnant women in the area-Chief cries for help
Health

Talensi: Non-availability of lab facility in Baare a heavy threat to pregnant women in the area-Chief cries for help

Baare’s Chief, Naab Nyaakora Mantii, has expressed discontentment with what he views as an unjust treatment of pregnant women in Baare. Apexnewsgh.com report In an interview with Apexnewsgh, Naab Nyaakora Mantii raised concerns about a situation where approximately 55 acres of land were allocated to the government for the construction of a district hospital. Despite this development, he highlighted an issue regarding the welfare of pregnant women in Baare. He pointed out that although Baare already has a maternity block, a theater, and a theater ward, pregnant women from Baare still have to travel to the health center in Tongo to obtain their medical records and undergo laboratory tests. Naab Nyaakora Mantii further elaborated on the challenges faced by pregnant women due to the significant distance they must traverse, referring to it as a burdensome punishment for the local community. When a pregnant woman goes into labor, they are required to embark on a considerable journey from Baare to Tongo to retrieve their medical records and subsequently return to Baare. This inconvenience becomes even more apparent when considering that not all individuals have access to transportation. Consequently, pregnant women who lack mobility are compelled to make round trips for their laboratory tests, collecting the results, and bringing them back to Baare. Recognizing this predicament, Naab Nyaakora Mantii strongly recommended that the authorities address and resolve this issue promptly, as it poses a significant challenge for the community. Naab Nyaakora Mantii highlighted the significant efforts he had undertaken in response to the challenge. He had previously approached the Talensi district health director with regards to the issue, who acknowledged that there was a lack of infrastructure in Baare. However, the director assured that if appropriate structures were in place, they could rectify the situation and ensure that the health cards of Baare women were accessible at the healthcare facility. Emphasizing the urgent need to address the distressing conditions faced by the pregnant women in his community, Naab Nyaakora Mantii requested assistance in improving the infrastructure in the area. He believed that providing the necessary infrastructure would be a crucial step towards resolving the current predicament. Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email apexnewsgh@gmail.com

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Tongo SHS in need of 8-unit classrooms, as Chief extends calls to govt and Mining Companies for help
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Tongo SHS in need of 8-unit classrooms, as Chief extends calls to govt and Mining Companies for help

The Chief of Baare, Naab Nyaakora Mantii, has extended an appeal to the government and other developing partners operating in the Talensi District of the Upper East to assist them in providing 8-unit classrooms to Tongo Senior High School. Chief Mantii made the productive call during his speech at the Daa festival which was held at his palace. The Chief while addressing his subject also called for unity in his traditional area. According to him, without Unity, there will be no development in the area. “Let’s us stay together, forgive one another, and see how best we can put our heads together and develop the area”. Naab Nyaakora Mantii, also extended calls to government and development partners operating in the Talensi Community to support them in getting an 18-unit classroom block for Tongo Senior High School which was established in 2014 by the people of the Talensi district and was later absorbed by the government in 2019. “I am appealing to mining companies that are operating in this area”. He said According to the Chief, the school is facing numerous challenges, but he believes the 18-unit block is more important for now. He narrated how the school wasn’t able to admit lots of students because of a lack of classrooms, resulting in most of the students returning back. However, the Baare Chief was very optimistic that with the help of the mining companies operating in the district, such a challenge might be a thing of the past. Meanwhile, the theme for the 2023 Daa festival was dubbed BUILDING BAARE TOGETHER. Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email apexnewsgh@gmail.com

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