A group of six individuals implicated in an alleged coup plot has been condemned to death for charges of conspiracy to commit high treason and the act of high treason. However, the High Court has absolved Assistant Commissioner of Police Benjamin Agordzo, Colonel Samuel Kodzo Gameli, and one other junior military officer, Corporal Seidu Abubakar. The six individuals convicted of plotting the coup now face the sentence of death by hanging. Among them are civilians Donya Kafui, also known as Ezor, a blacksmith, and Bright Alan Debrah Ofosu, a fleet manager. They were found guilty of conspiracy to commit treason…
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Ghana’s government has recently procured 12 modern trains for its railway transportation system. These contemporary diesel-powered trains, part of the initial batch, are designed for both regional and long-distance operations within the Ghana Railways network. Expected to arrive from Poland in the middle of the upcoming month, the first vehicle is currently undergoing final tests at the Pesa factory in Bydgoszcz, as reported by the Polish website “RK.” There’s a possibility that the new diesel multiple unit might reach Ghana before the end of this month. The framework contract between the Ghanaian Railways and the supplier covers 12 diesel multiple…
The Senior Staff Association of universities in Ghana and the Federation of Universities Senior Staff Association of Ghana (FUSSAG) have announced an indefinite nationwide strike, seeking improved conditions of service and pension benefits. Issuing a press statement, Isaac Donkoh, the National Chairman of the association, cited the government’s failure to address issues related to the welfare of university senior staff, particularly concerning pensions and conditions of service outlined in the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651), as the reason for the decision. Donkoh revealed that despite numerous pleas, the government had not released Tier-2 Pension contributions for effective investment management, as…
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II instructs the new Offinsomanhene, Nana Dwamena Akenten II, to search for a replacement for Nana Ama Serwaa Nyarko, the current Queen mother of Offinso. The Asantehene desires a candidate who can collaborate effectively with the newly appointed Omanhene, demonstrating willingness to cooperate and respond promptly to Manhyia Palace summons without offering baseless excuses. This declaration at the Manhyia Palace marks the conclusion of Nana Ama Serwaa Nyarko’s rule as the current Queen mother of the Offinso Traditional Area in Asanteman. The Asantehene makes this statement on Thursday, January 11, 2024, during the inaugural meeting…
Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, the Commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority, has discredited accusations that he, along with his entire nuclear family, fled Ghana amid the $100 million SML corruption scandal. Upon returning to the country from a brief family visit abroad, he asserts that he is actively performing his duties as the Commissioner-General of GRA. During an inspection tour in the Greater Accra region, he emphasizes, “I have not forsaken my position due to the SML deal.” Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, alleges on social media platform ‘X’ that Dr. Owusu-Amoah and his nuclear…
By Alex Ababio In a somber announcement, the International AIDS Society (IAS) expresses deep sorrow over the passing of former IAS Governing Council member, Dr. Adaora Adimora. A distinguished figure in the field, she served as the Sarah Graham Kenan Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Professor of Epidemiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After dedicating and practicing over 25 years to clinically treating individuals with HIV, Dr. Adimora , was not only a seasoned researcher but also a fervent advocate for the marginalized. In a statement issued, IAS President Sharon Lewin lamented the loss, emphasizing Adimora’s…
Apostle Michael Kwabena Ntumy, the former chairman of The Church of Pentecost, has passed away, according to sources within the Christian community. The fourth chairman of the global Pentecostal church, headquartered in Ghana, died on Wednesday, as reported by Newstitbits. Apostle Ntumy embarked on his full-time ministry at the age of 26 with The Church of Pentecost. He assumed the role of an Apostle at 33 and, six years later, became the fourth chairman of the church. After serving two terms totaling 10 years, he handed over leadership to Apostle Professor Opoku Onyinah. Throughout his tenure, Apostle Ntumy faced numerous…
Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu, challenges President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s assertion that he refrains from meddling in investigations involving his appointees. Kpebu maintains, “The president interferes with the investigations of his appointees accused of engaging in corruption.” He cites the Cecilia Abena Dapaah case as an example, where Akufo-Addo expressed confidence in her clearance even before investigations concluded. Kpebu argues, “If this comment of the President does not amount to interference, then I cannot tell exactly what is meant by interference.” President Akufo-Addo denies being a “clearing agent” for his appointees amid corruption probe allegations. Despite Akufo-Addo’s denial, Kpebu…
Nana Amoako Poku, a 68-year-old member of the Offinso Ahyirem Royal Family, has received the title of Offinsohene-elect. At a meeting of the Asanteman Council in Kumasi on December 18, 2023, Nana Amoako Poku, a 68-year-old royal from the Offinso Ahyirem Royal Family, was introduced as the chosen Offinsohene. The announcement of Nana Amoako Poku as Offinsohene-elect took place during the last Asanteman Council gathering of 2023, with Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II presiding. During the session addressing the Offinso vacant stool, the Offinso Queen mother was notably absent, leading to the Kwakwaboa Abusuapanyin, Opanyin Yaw Nkrumah Adusah, explaining…
Former Jasikan Circuit Court Judge, Alfred Kwabena Asiedu, ousted over alleged misconduct, has initiated legal action against the Judicial Service, Chief Justice Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, and the Attorney General. His dismissal by the Chief Justice, who accused him of abusing power and sexually exploiting a client seeking legal redress, has prompted Mr. Asiedu to challenge the decision, now claiming his removal was ‘unlawful.’ Initially dismissing the accusations as the petitioner’s imagination, Mr. Asiedu is now petitioning the court to declare his removal outlined in the November 13, 2023 letter, signed by the 2nd Respondent (Chief Justice), as unlawful.…