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Joy FM Afternoon News Bulletin

Joy FM Afternoon News Bulletin

NPP Stalwart Nana Akomeah is calling for a thorough investigation into allegations that Lamens Company, a major importer, may have supplied unwholesome rice to senior high schools, endangering the health of students.

Minority on Parliament’s Energy Committee reveal that even before the looming shutdown of three power plants next week, ECG is already shedding a significant amount of load.

The distribution of ballot materials to the Northern, Bono, and Bono East regions has been postponed, leading to concerns even though the Electoral Commission has assured that they are fully prepared to conduct the elections.

Minority in Parliament is calling for the immediate arrest of the CEO of Lamens Investments Africa, the company implicated in the repackaging and distribution of allegedly expired rice to Senior High Schools in February.

Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has instructed the party’s Members of Parliament to boycott any emergency recall of Parliament, accusing such sessions of being driven by corrupt motives.

The Electoral Commission says it is to reprint all ballot papers for the Volta and Ahafo regions due to incorrect serial numbers.

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, revealed that 22,000 kilograms of expired rice were repackaged and distributed to senior high school students as part of the government’s school feeding programme.

The health of hundreds of senior high school students is at risk after reportedly being served expired and contaminated rice. We have the details and speak with North Tongu MP, who is calling for an investigation into the incident