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SONA: Take responsibility for the ‘miserable’ state of our nation – Apaak to Akufo-Addo
Dr Apaak described the current situation in Ghana as miserable.
“Akufo-Addo should take responsibility for the current miserable state of our nation when he addresses the nation this morning in Parliament.
“He should use SONA to apologize to Ghanaians for the current pain, suffering, and hopelessness he and his party have visited on Ghana,” the opposition lawmaker tweeted.
Wa West Member of Parliament Peter Lanchene Toobu also said he expects Akufo-Addo to mention issues relating to the Domestic Bebt Exchange Programme (DDEP) in the SoNA.
The government introduced the DDEP as part of efforts to close the deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
He said the President must also assure the people of Ghana that the IMF is going to approve the deal for Ghana.
“We pray that the president will be able to navigate this country through this period,” Toobu told TV3’s Roland Walker in Parliament ahead of the SoNA.
The President is expected to give accounts of happenings in the country.
The address is respected to touch on the economy and measures outlined to solve the challenges.
This is in accordance with Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution.
Article 67 says the President shall deliver a message on the State of the Nation to Parliament at the start of each session and before the dissolution of Parliament.
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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
