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John Dumelo appeals to GRIDCo to suspend planned demolition exercise along the Tema-Achimota-Mallam High Voltage Transmission Lines

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John Dumelo appeals to GRIDCo to suspend planned demolition exercise along the Tema-Achimota-Mallam High Voltage Transmission Lines 

2020 NDC Parliamentary candidate for the Ayawaso West Wougon constituency, Mr. John Dumelo has today appealed to the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) to suspend their planned demolishing of illegal occupants and encroachers along the Tema-Achimota-Mallam High Voltage Transmision Lines. 

According to Mr. John Dumelo, due to the Covid-19, life has become very hard for people especially for most of these illegal occupants located at Mempasem, American House and Dzorwulu. He therefore pleaded with GRIDCo to suspend the planned demolition in these areas and give them at least 3 months notice to relocate. 

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The Actor and Politician took to his official Facebook page to make his concern known to the management of GRIDCo. 

In a short write-up Mr. Dumelo wrote; 

I would like to plead with GRIDco to please suspend the planned demolition exercise especially in Mempasem,American Hse and Dzorwulu. COVID has made things tough and my people have no where to go now. Please give them at least 3 months to move. I know you have a good heart.” 

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Last Wednesday, 3rd March, 2021, the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo), announced that it will embark on a demolition exercise around its Right-of-Way (RoW) locations along the Tema-Achimota-Mallam High Voltage Transmission Lines.

The exercise, scheduled for this month, will rid the affected areas of illegal occupants and encroachers, whose activities prevent access to the transmission towers.

In a statement issued in Accra and copied to the Ghana News Agency, the Company said the specific areas included Dzorwulu, Ashiaman Middle East, and areas in East Legon – American House; Adzei Kodzo and Menpeasem.

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It said the demolition exercise, when completed, would enable GRIDCo engineers and contractors unimpeded access to the transmission towers for construction works to be carried out to ensure adequate and quality power transmission to the Greater Accra region and adjoining areas.

The statement said it was an offence under the Transmission Line Protection Regulations, 1967 (LI 542) as amended by Regulation No. LI 1737 of 2004, for persons or institutions, to conduct any form of activity concerning the lands around the location of power transmission lines and towers in Ghana.

It said such operations included drilling, excavation works, lorry parks, shops, garages, bars, real estate.

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It said such enterprises should not be undertaken in the areas extending for a distance of 15 meters on each side from the centre of the transmission towers for 161kV lines and 20 meters for 330kV lines, were prohibited.

The statement said such activities posed a danger to human life and property as transmission line faults can result in casualties and damage to properties.

It said over the past years, GRIDCo had issues with encroachers along its transmission towers and lands across the country, especially in Greater Accra, adding, “these persons carry out all forms of activities at the risk of their lives.”

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The statement stated that GRIDCo would continue to work with the relevant state institutions to remove properties and structures and to curb all forms of human activities, within the Right-of-Ways, to safeguard public safety and ensure the reliability of power transmission.

 

Source: Sintim Media 

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E-Clinic Africa and Lisbon Odame Have Officially Launched Their Digital Growth Partnership.

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Digitization in the health sector is advancing rapidly in today’s world, contributing to the enhancement of quality healthcare. Recently, Mr. Odame Lisbon, a digital entrepreneur, has been appointed as an Ambassador for E-Clinic Africa. The virtual care journey with E-Clinic Africa is focused on prioritizing good and quality healthcare in Africa.

E-Clinic Africa is recognized for its mobile app, a free secure messaging and video calling platform that enables patients in Africa to connect with expert healthcare professionals worldwide. The E-Clinic Africa mobile app aims to offer a safe and secure environment for healthcare professionals to interact with their patients from the comfort of their homes while ensuring that every African can access quality healthcare services effortlessly.

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With the E-Clinic Africa mobile app, you can receive valuable health-related guidance and address your concerns through unlimited messaging with dedicated doctors. Mr. Odame, in collaboration with E-Clinic Africa, will actively promote well-managed healthcare in Ghana and across Africa.

In his social media announcement, Mr. Odame expressed, “I am excited to officially share with you all my partnership, a virtual care journey with E-Clinic Africa aimed at emphasizing the importance of good and quality healthcare in Africa. Through what I term ‘SAY IT ALL,’ I will regularly discuss with you the significance of prioritizing your health and the genuine essence of convenience in quality healthcare provided by E-Clinic Africa.”

This ambassadorial appointment aims to extend top-notch healthcare to every part of Africa, enabling millions in smaller towns and cities to access the same quality of healthcare as those in major cities across developing and under-developed countries in Africa. The brand is elevating the healthcare system by granting access to quality medical care and medication delivery from specialized doctors throughout rural and urban areas in Africa.

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Wherever you find yourself, no matter how hectic life becomes, you can have a chat with our friendly and knowledgeable doctors through video calls at your convenience. If you prefer a face-to-face consultation, you can visit E-Clinic Africa located at North Legon, Agboba Road, near Wisconsin University.

Odame is encouraging all Ghanaians and members of the African community to download the E-Clinic Africa App, Sign Up/Subscribe (on IOS and Android), and take advantage of this excellent opportunity for quality healthcare.
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