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  • Mahama gifts the BuzStop Boys GHC50,000

    Mahama gifts the BuzStop Boys GHC50,000

    John Mahama, the former president of Ghana, recently made a substantial donation to the BuzStop Boys, a neighbourhood volunteer organisation whose mission is to clean and maintain Accra’s public areas. Mahama gave GH₵50,000 to help them with their initiatives to improve environmental sustainability and community hygiene.

    The BuzStop Boys are well-known for their neighborhood-based, grassroots efforts to combat urban waste and encourage cleanliness. Among their tasks are planning frequent cleanup events, educating the public about the value of cleanliness, and enticing them to help maintain public areas clean.

    Mahama’s contribution demonstrates his dedication to advancing neighbourhood projects and enhancing hygienic conditions and public health. He highlighted the value of these volunteer organisations in promoting environmental stewardship and civic duty in a statement, praising the BuzStop Boys for their commitment and influence.

    Mahama’s charitable act fits with his history of supporting social causes. He highlighted his continued support for numerous local and national initiatives earlier by donating $10,000 to Ghana’s amputee national football team following their victory in the Amputee Africa Cup of Nations.

    The BuzStop Boys’ donation is anticipated to increase their ability to perform more thorough cleaning tasks and broaden their service area, ultimately leading to a healthier and cleaner Accra.

  • Mahama Promises TV Channel for Creative Arts Sector

    Mahama Promises TV Channel for Creative Arts Sector

    John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and former president, has promised to establish a television network dedicated to the creative arts sector if he wins the 2024 election.

    On June 7, 2024, at the AH Hotel in Accra, Mahama made this announcement during a policy discussion with creative arts stakeholders.

    Mahama stated that the exclusive TV channel will be accessible via Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT), but viewers will need to pay to access it.

    “On the digital terrestrial television, we will acquire a special channel for the creative arts. It will be an events channel. And you can display all your work there. If you have a big show like Stonebwoy or Amandzeba performing, or a large group of performers, we will have the technology to make that show payable.

    “So even though it will be on the DTT, you would have to pay electronically and then you will be given a code to watch,” he explained.

    Mahama emphasized the lack of opportunities in Ghana for young creative talent to showcase their abilities.

    “The creative arts sector is incredibly important and has the potential to generate millions of jobs. Many young people are brimming with talent but lack the opportunities to showcase it. By solidifying the foundation of the creative industry, we can create numerous opportunities for our youth,” he remarked.

    He also unveiled additional plans to propel the creative industry forward should the NDC be granted the chance to govern the nation once more.