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Mr Samuel Asare-Brew presenting an award to a beneficiary
Teachers in the Abore Ebom Electoral Area in the Amansie West District of the Ashanti Region have been honoured for their diligent and dedicated services to the communities.
Also honoured were the District Director of Education (DDE), Ms. Phyllis Boateng, District Police Commander (DPC), Chief Superintendent Samuel Akom and the District Health Director (DHD), Bernard Badu-Bediako.
In all, 112 persons were honoured during the solemn ceremony that pulled traditional leaders, the clergy, educationists,among others, to grace the occasion.
They took home 32 inches plasma televisions, cylinders and certificates and citations.
The awards ceremony, which was under the auspices of the Assembly Member for the Electoral Area, Samuel Asare-Brew, further offered GH¢1,000.00 each to eight students who excelled in the recent Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) to support their education.
Addressing the gathering, Mr. Asare-Brew used the occassion to appeal to all parents and guardians to ensure that their wards go to school “consistently and punctually, do their homework, ensure they learn at home in the evening and support the teachers in their own small way with food produce, cash among others to motivate them.
“We cannot pay them, but at least we can appreciate them and partner with them as stakeholders”, he intoned.
Mr. Asare-Brew, also the District Director of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), urged the people to take advantage of the government’s Free Senior High School (FSHS) as well as the Free Technical Vocational Education (FTVE)to better their lot.
“It is refreshing to note that the government is keen on improving educational outcomes and will do whatever it can to make sure that every school going Ghanaian-child, at least receives free education to the SHS level. Education is the key to development and self-sustenance, take advantage of this,” he admonished.
Some teachers have faithfully taught for over 20 years, ensuring that Amansie West produced great men and women, and according to Mr. Asare-Brew “this cannot be overlooked”.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Manso
Nhyieso
Lawyers for former NAFCO Chief Executive Officer, Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, say they will file an appeal despite a High Court directive for the Attorney General to amend two counts of defrauding by false pretences in the ongoing case.
The court on Wednesday ordered the AG to amend the two charges in the case involving the former NAFCO CEO and co-accused, Faiza Seidu Wuni.
Reacting to the ruling, counsel for Hanan Aludiba, Godfred Yeboah Dame, expressed dissatisfaction with the decision.
“Even though they’ve been ordered to amend some of the charges, we’ll still file an appeal. I think the decision was not so sound,” he said.
The case is part of ongoing prosecutions linked to alleged financial irregularities at the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO).
The High Court’s directive means the prosecution will have to revise aspects of the charge sheet before the trial proceeds further.
Background
Counsel for former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, led by Godfred Yeboah Dame, filed an application seeking to have the charges against their client dismissed.
They contend the charges are fundamentally flawed and violate his right to a fair trial.
The State, represented by Deputy Attorney General Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, opposed the application, maintaining that the charges are valid and that the accused ought to face trial.
Lawyers for Hanan’s wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, led by Augustine Obour, who would also benefit if the application succeeded, yielded their time to the lead counsel for the first accused.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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High Court rejects dismissal request in NAFCO Case, orders prosecution to amend 2 of 16 Charges Against former CEO
The High Court has declined a request by lead counsel for former National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) Chief Executive Officer, Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, to dismiss charges against him, but has directed the Attorney General to amend two of the 16 counts filed against him.
Presiding Judge, Justice Francis Apangabonu Achibonga, a Justice of the Court of Appeal sitting with additional responsibility as a High Court judge, ruled today that while the prosecution must revise Counts 9 and 14, the trial will proceed on all charges.
This means the trial of the couple will continue on a combined 20 counts.
Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba is facing 16 counts, while his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, is facing 4 counts. Both pleaded not guilty on May 18, 2026 and are currently on bail.
Godfred Yeboah Dame, former Attorney General and lead counsel for the first accused, had argued for the dismissal of the charges. Reacting after the ruling, he said the decision was not sound and indicated plans to file an appeal.
“Even though they’ve been ordered to amend some of the charges, we’ll still file an appeal. I think the decision was not so sound,” he stated.
Augustines Obuor is lead counsel for the second accused, Faiza Seidu Wuni, whiles the Republic was represented by Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, Deputy Attorney General.
The case relates to alleged financial irregularities at NAFCO and is being closely watched as part of government’s efforts to hold public officials accountable.
The court has directed the prosecution to effect the amendments to Counts 9 and 14 before the trial proceeds further.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
