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Transport fares to increase by 19% from Saturday – GPRTU
Transport fares to increase by 19% from Saturday – GPRTU
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has announced that, as of October 29, transportation costs will increase by 19%.
The recent increases in fuel prices, along with the raging inflation and the ongoing devaluation of the Cedi, are to blame for the increase, according to Godfred Abulbire, general secretary of the union.
He said that the Union will publish a statement later today to alert commuters of the most recent fare adjustments during an interview on the AM Show on Wednesday.
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He claimed that following lengthy negotiations with President Akufo-Addo and other national transport companies, the Union had decided on the 19% increase.
Mr. Abulbire added that despite having justification for raising the price, his organization had heeded the President’s request to change the proposed 49%.
He explained the increase by saying, “An appropriate amount to ask for would have been approximately 49%. However, in light of the economic climate, we were forced to scale down to 25%, then to 20%, and finally to 1612% [from the Minister] yesterday.
After talking with him, the President declared that everything we were stating was true. And that he is aware of all that is there. But taking a closer look, the instant that prices increase, it [affects] a lot of things, he said.
The President asked us to reexamine our choice and see if we could accept the 16% that the Minister had provided, the GPRTU General Secretary said. But we asserted that this was actually problematic. The conference came to an end when everyone decided to accept a 19% reduction and take off 1%.
“We stated the 20% was just still something to think about… We consequently concurred and decided to waive that 1%. We’ll be releasing a communiqué today, and it will go into effect on this coming Saturday, October 29,” he continued.
The GPRTU’s raise comes when many Ghanaians are already feeling the effects of the system’s difficulty.
Many people are pleading with the government to take action right away to ease their suffering.
Martin Kpebu, a private attorney, has meantime urged people to turn out in large numbers for a protest against the Akufo-Addo government.
On November 5, at 7 am, a demonstration is scheduled at the Obra Spot in the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange (Circle).
The protest is intended to force President Akufo-Addo to step down from his position as head of state, the openly critical of the administration wrote in a Facebook post on Tuesday.
He claims that the exercise will be a recreation of the famous 1995 “Kumi Pre Ko” march against the then-Rawlings administration, in which Akufo-Addo took the lead.
He asked people to support the initiative while expressing sympathy for a guy who allegedly committed himself at Kasoa Galilea as a result of the country’s economic hardship.
The entire media fraternity and beyond is mourning with celebrated radio personality, DJ Foxx, as he lays his dear mother, Madam Sarah Amoah, to rest on June 29th, 2024.
The revered afternoon drive time host on Breeze 90.9 FM will bid a final farewell to his cherished mother, fondly known as Maame Fante, in a series of solemn ceremonies spanning from June 29th to 30th, 2024, at Methodist Park, Ablekuma Agape, Accra.
Madam Sarah Amoah, a pillar of kindness and compassion, leaves behind a legacy of warmth and generosity, having touched countless lives with her boundless love and respect for all. Her remarkable life, spanning 69 years, will be celebrated in a dignified burial and final funeral rites on June 29th, followed by a Thanksgiving service on June 30th.
DJ Foxx extends a heartfelt invitation to his colleagues in the media, friends, family, and the general public to join him in paying their last respects to his beloved mother.
Let us come together to mourn the loss of an extraordinary woman and offer support to DJ Foxx during this difficult time.
For further information and inquiries, please contact:
Bro Emma: 0242310871
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May Madam Sarah Amoah’s soul rest in eternal peace.
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Mightily Miracles recorded as Apostle Johnson Suleman storms South America with Jesus Christ
In recent times, the global Christian community has witnessed a remarkable wave of miracles, signs, and wonders, all credited to the popular renowned Nigerian Pastor, Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide. As if a tsunami of divine intervention, Apostle Suleman has taken South America, particularly Venezuela, by storm, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of the people.
The mega crusade in Venezuela, aptly themed “Power As Of Old” #Intimacy2024, became the perfect platform for Apostle Suleman to showcase the power and glory of Jesus Christ.
The event, which attracted thousands of worshipers, witnessed awe-inspiring, supernatural occurrences that left the Venezuelan crowd astounded. The testimonies of the people were filled with expressions of awe and amazement, as they exclaimed, “We have not seen these before – mighty miracles, signs, and wonders as of bible days.”
This display of God’s power through Apostle Suleman’s ministration resonated deeply with the attendees, who eagerly sought divine intervention in their lives. The atmosphere was charged with fervor and faith, as Apostle Suleman’s powerful sermons and prayers ignited the hearts of the people, instilling in them a renewed sense of hope and belief in the miraculous through the power of our Lord Jesus Christ
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