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Control your libido – Chief warns unscrupulous men
Togbe Vudze IV, Divisional Chief of Taviefe Deme-Dreme near Ho in the Volta Region has made girl-child education his topmost priority.
But has warned to deal decisively with unscrupulous men who would impregnate underage girls in his area of authority.
He has again given the assurance to commit resources to girl-child education and said he would, therefore, not stand aloof for men who could not control their sex drive or libido to spoil the future of these school girls.
“For us to make progress as a people, we must all be law-abiding. That means we will always uphold the peace and unity among us as well as our neighbours for development to take place smoothly and rapidly” he said.
The Kasoa-based entrepreneur, known in private life as Harrison Kofi Agbefordo, in his maiden encounter with journalists in the New Year, said that health and sanitation issues, as well as education would be among his priorities.
The New Year celebration at Taviefe Deme-Sreme, which took a carnival note coincided with the coronation of Togbe Vudze IV.
The divisional chief, who is 52 years and father of 12, gave an assurance that land would be made readily available to all investors who were interested in establishing businesses at Taviefe Deme-Sreme.
According to him, the traditional authorities would definitely support investors in various ways to ensure the success of their industries in the area.
He vowed to work hand-in-hand with the security agencies to ensure that law and order prevailed in the area always.
Togbe Vudze entreated all and sundry in the town to get vaccinated against COVID-19, “because we all need to be healthy to achieve our development goals.”
From Alberto Mario Noretti, Taviefe Deme-Sreme
The prosecution has officially rested its case in The Republic v Solomon Asamoah & Another, the high-profile legal battle commonly referred to as the “Sky Train” case.
The Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem Sai announced the development, praising the state’s team of hard-working prosecutors for successfully anchoring the state’s evidence before the High Court.
The criminal trial centers on the former Chief Executive Officer and the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF).
The duo stands accused of illegally authorizing and paying out US$2 million to a foreign company without obtaining board directives or other mandatory statutory approvals.
State investigators have confirmed that the disbursed millions cannot be found.
Following the closure of the prosecution’s case, the accused persons moved the court for an opportunity to file a submission of no case.
The presiding judge granted the application, ordering the defense to submit their arguments by June 8.
The outcome of the June 8 filings will decide the fate of the trial:
With this, if the judge finds the defense’s submission convincing, the accused will be acquitted and discharged however, If the judge dismisses the submission, the court will order the accused officials to take the stand and explain why they should not face prison sentences.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammy Awuku, has expressed deep sorrow following the sudden passing of Isaac Batsa, the constituency secretary for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmaker issued a statement on Tuesday reacting to the news, which has shocked the local political community.
Mr.Awuku praised the late NDC secretary for his bipartisan approach to local governance.
He noted that despite their different political affiliations, Batsa consistently rose above party lines to serve the constituency with diligence.
The MP revealed that the news was particularly shocking given that he had last interacted with Batsa just three days prior on Saturday.
Concluding his statement, Sammy Awuku extended his heartfelt condolences to Batsa’s family, the constituency and regional executives, and the entire NDC fraternity, wishing the deceased peaceful eternal rest.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
