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Minority walks out of Chief Justice vetting over ‘Irregular Process’
Member of Parliament for Asante Akim Central, Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi, has explained that the Minority’s decision to walk out of the vetting of Chief Justice nominee, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, was based on principle and concerns about due process.
Addressing the media after the Minority staged a walkout during the vetting, Mr. Anyimadu-Antwi said the caucus believed the process leading to the nomination and vetting of the new Chief Justice was not proper, given that the current Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, had not yet formally left office.
“On a matter of principle, we needed to lay the foundation because there was an existing Chief Justice. But for the irregularities, we would not be here to vet another Chief Justice,” he stated.
He explained that the Minority had earlier filed a motion on the floor of Parliament, seeking to delay the vetting until all pending legal and constitutional matters were resolved.
However, the Speaker of Parliament did not admit their motion, a decision the Minority described as unfair.
According to the MP, the Minority believes several legal issues surrounding the nomination are still before the courts and ECOWAS, and those cases should be concluded before a new Chief Justice is vetted.
Mr. Anyimadu-Antwi stressed that the walkout was not a personal attack on Justice Baffoe-Bonnie but rather a stance to protect democratic and constitutional principles.
“Nobody has anything against Justice Baffoe-Bonnie personally, but on a matter of principle, we needed to abstain from this. Since we were going to vote against the process anyway, we decided not to participate,” he said.
He expressed concern that the Majority side appeared unwilling to allow a fair and open discussion during the proceedings.
“It seemed they had made up their minds to object to everything we said. We cannot hold everyone to ransom, so we thought it was best to give peace a chance and leave the room,” he added.
Mr. Anyimadu-Antwi clarified that the Minority’s exit was not a complete boycott but a principled protest against what they viewed as an improper process.
The vetting of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie went ahead despite the Minority’s absence.
If approved, he will succeed Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, who is expected to retire soon.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has confirmed that former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, is in prison and serving her jail term.
Speaking in an interview on Joy news, Mr. Muntaka dismissed claims that the former MASLOC boss was being held in a private location.
He said she has been in the custody of the state since she returned to Ghana.
“From the day Sedina came, she has been with us, and she’s serving her time,” he said.
The minister explained that the public is not usually told the specific prison where inmates, especially high-profile persons, are being held for security reasons.
He said even judges who sentence offenders do not necessarily know the specific prison where they are sent.
“If you want to visit her, you can write to the Prisons Service. They will talk to her, and if she is interested in you coming, she will let you come,” Mr. Muntaka stated.
According to him, disclosing the location of high-profile inmates could put their lives at risk, adding that some developed countries also keep such information confidential for security purposes.
His comments come amid public speculation over the whereabouts of Ms. Tamakloe Attionu following reports that she had returned to Ghana to begin serving her prison sentence.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Western Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), ACFO I Cecil Addo, has completed a familiarization tour of major corporate and industrial institutions across the Western Region to strengthen partnerships and enhance fire safety preparedness.
The tour covered key organizations including the Bank of Ghana, GOIL PLC, Ghanstock, Western Terminals, Zen Terminal, Keda Ceramics, Takoradi International Company (TICO), Volta River Authority (VRA), Harlequin Oil and Gas, and Western Serene Atlantic Hotel.
During the engagements, the Regional Commander encouraged management of the institutions to prioritize proactive fire prevention measures by incorporating strict safety protocols into their daily operations.
Discussions also focused on improving fire readiness and strengthening collaboration between GNFS and the corporate sector.
As part of the initiative, GNFS presented firefighting equipment, including Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) extinguishers, as well as Fire Extinguishing Balls, to support workplace safety.
The institutions expressed appreciation for the outreach and pledged to support regular safety audits, joint emergency drills, and potential Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnerships with the Service.
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