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Manasseh Azure Awuni calls for swift prosecution in corruption cases
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Investigative journalist, Manasseh Azure Awuni has called on the acting Chief Justice to take steps to ensure that corruption cases involving public officials are handled quickly and fairly, without turning the process into unnecessary drama.
In a statement titled “Let the Drama End, and Prosecution Begin,” Manasseh Azure urged Justice Baffoe-Bonnie to call some judges to order, saying that while all offences are bailable, bail conditions should not be used as punishment against suspects.
He emphasised that Ghanaians are demanding justice, not drama, and said the justice system must focus on ensuring that those accused of stealing public funds face the law within reasonable timeframes.
According to him, there is no reason why high-profile corruption cases cannot be resolved within two months, citing how other countries, such as the United States, handle major trials within weeks.
He also noted that Ghana’s election petitions and lawsuits against the Electoral Commission are often concluded within a short period, proving that quick justice is possible when there is commitment.
Manasseh Azure called on the Chief Justice to set up special courts dedicated to corruption cases and to ensure they sit continuously to speed up trials.
He added that lawyers and prosecutors should avoid delaying tactics, saying both sides must be prepared before stepping into court.
“If the accused are innocent, they should be set free. If they are found guilty, let’s put them in jail. Their lawyers can appeal,” he said.
The journalist criticised what he described as “outrageous bail conditions” that make headlines but end without results, insisting that Ghanaians need swift prosecutions, not endless courtroom drama.
He concluded that ending corruption requires urgency, fairness, and discipline within the justice system, adding, “The drama must end. Using bail as punishment must cease. Let swift prosecution begin.”
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About 120 golfers from clubs across Ghana participated in an 18-hole competition, dubbed ‘MTN 30th Anniversary CEO Invitational Golf Tournament’ held at the Achimota Golf Club on Saturday.
At the end of the hectic day, Frederick Semenu Duvor won the Men’s Group A event with 39 points, while Julienne Afi claimed the Ladies’ Group A title with the same score.
Yaw Mireku Jnr. won the Men’s Group B with an impressive 45 points, while Kous Louanges Mang took the Ladies’ Group B title with 38 points.
Kofi Mangesi won Men’s Group C with 40 points while Elorm R. Akuash Bonney claimed the Ladies’ version with 42 points.
In the Seniors Division, Jan Vogel emerged winner of the men’s category with 39 gross, while Helen Appah topped the ladies’ category with 44 gross.
Addressing participants, the company’s Board Chairman, Mr Ishmael Yamson, urged the company to approach its next phase with the same resilience, discipline and determination that have defined its success over the past three decades.
He drew a striking parallel between the game of golf and MTN Ghana’s three-decade journey, describing both as long games in which success depends less on one spectacular moment than on consistency, patience, judgment and the ability to recover from setbacks.
He said, golf had taught him a lesson that extended far beyond the fairways, thus, a round cannot be won on the first hole.
In golfing terms, he said, MTN Ghana had encountered its share of regulatory bunkers, competitive hazards and unexpected storms that had forced the company to pause, reassess and change its approach.
But those challenges, he suggested, were part of the journey rather than reasons to abandon it.
By Andrew Nortey
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