Tag: State of Emergency

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) is backing calls for President Akufo-Addo to declare a state of emergency in areas ravaged by floods from the spillage of the Akosombo Dam. According to the Association, the situation meets the circumstances under which a state of emergency could be declared.  It said when that is done, it will guarantee the supply of essential goods and services to the affected victims. “The Ghana National Association of Teachers, GNAT, equally backs the call for a state of emergency to be declared in the affected areas, since the circumstances under which a state of emergency could be declared, whether natural or man-made disasters is being experienced currently which is not only threatening the very existence of the people but also deprivi...