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…
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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.…
By Alex Ababio The Ashanti regional branch office of Pacminer Blockchain Technology Company Limited, a mining platform, has donated food items, assorted drinks, as well as reading and text books worth thousands of Ghana cedis to Kumasi Children’s Home. The items donated include bags of rice, crates of eggs, biscuits, toffees, toilet rolls, and current science curriculum textbooks, among others. Presenting the items on behalf of the Ashanti regional management of Pacminer, the team leader, Daniel Oppong, emphasized that this gesture is part of the company’s corporate social responsibility drive to assist the vulnerable in the country. “As part of…
Aisylu Chizhevskaya Mingalim, 53, and her adopted son Daniel Chizhevsky, 22, got married on October 20 at a restaurant in Kazan, Tatarstan Republic, Russia. Child welfare experts expressed concern about the decision, as the two first met when Aisylu was giving singing lessons at the orphanage where Daniel lived, and he was just 13 at the time. Aisylu, a musician, raised him from the age of 14 and mentioned that their romantic relationship blossomed after she took him home. She insisted that their relationship is perfect, claiming they can’t live without each other and are on the same wavelength. Following…
Transgender Jay Boogie, a prominent Nigerian influencer, has used social media to detail the dire consequences of a failed cosmetic surgery, a procedure that has left him contending with health issues and rapidly diminishing savings. The self-proclaimed most beautiful transgender individual in Nigeria, who recently publicly called out the surgeon accountable, revealed the ongoing challenges during a candid Instagram Live session. A few days ago, Jay Boogie made headlines by denouncing a doctor for a poorly executed surgery, one that not only jeopardized his health but also wreaked havoc on his life and career. A video titled “Crossdresser Jay Boogie…
In the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primary, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Ghana’s vice president, emerged victorious, positioning himself for a 2024 general election showdown with the former president and NDC flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama. Dr. Bawumia triumphed over three other candidates, which included the outspoken Assin Central MP, Kennedy Agyapong, former Minister for Agriculture and former Mampong MP, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, and Francis Addai-Nimoh. The provisional results released so far indicate that Dr. Bawumia secured 118,210 votes, equivalent to 61.43%, while his closest rival, Mr. Agyapong, garnered 71,991 votes, representing 37.41%. Dr. Afriyie Akoto came in third place with…
The Asamoah Gyan divorce case verdict was delivered by an Accra Court, affirming the ex-wife, Gifty Gyan, as the rightful parent of their three children and awarding significant assets in her favor. After a three-year legal battle, during which Asamoah Gyan contested paternity and sought marriage annulment, an Accra court, on October 31, 2023, confirmed him as the father of the children. As part of the judgment, Asamoah Gyan was ordered to pay Gifty Gyan GHS25,000 monthly for the children’s upkeep, excluding school fees, medical expenses, dental care, and other childcare costs. Additionally, Gifty Gyan was granted ownership of Asamoah…
By Alex Ababio The South Suntreso Seventh Day Adventist Church’s Young Women Ministry is organizing an outreach program aimed at offering assistance to patients in several hospitals in Kumasi. Annually, as part of its evangelistic efforts, the Young Women Ministry from the Church embarks on a journey to various hospitals in Kumasi. They cover medical expenses and provide assorted fruits and diapers to patients who lack the financial means to access comprehensive medical care. In preparation for the upcoming outreach program next month, the coordinator for the Young Women Ministry, Madam Dorcas Owusu Asare, addressed journalists in Santasi, Kumasi. She…
Yet again, Kenya is thrust into the spotlight. This time entangled in a case involving a fraudulent professional. It’s a fake doctor who, astonishingly, managed to practice medicine for nearly two decades without a valid degree. This recent incident is on the heels of the arrest of Brian Mwenda, a phony lawyer who managed to win 26 cases despite a complete absence of legal training. Kenya Medical Council Deregisters the Fake Doctor The most recent reports reveal that David Nyawade Onyango, the fraudulent doctor, has been officially removed from the registry by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC)…