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Minority raises concern over delay in releasing judgement on Kpandai election case
The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo Markin, has raised serious concerns about the handling of the Kpandai parliamentary election petition by the Tamale High Court.
He criticised the court for failing to release its written judgement after announcing an order that nullified the Kpandai parliamentary results.
The Tamale High Court presided over by Justice Emmanuel Bart Plange Brew, recently issued an order which sought to cancel the entire 2024 Kpandai parliamentary election.
The order directed the Electoral Commission to conduct a fresh election within 30 days.
Mathew Nyindam won the Kpandai seat with 27,947 votes against 24,213.
The petition before the court challenged results from only 41 out of 152 polling stations, covering about 500 votes. The Minority says this raises questions about the legal basis for cancelling the entire constituency result.
In a statement, the Minority Leader explained that the judge promised to release the full judgement on 28 November 2025 but failed to do so.
He noted that lawyers for Mr. Nyindam wrote to the court on 24 November requesting a certified copy of the judgement and later wrote again on 28 November, but both requests received no response.
He said the delay is preventing the legal team from proceeding with an appeal and is affecting the ability of the Electoral Commission to respond to the court’s order.
He warned that the situation is creating doubt about the transparency and validity of the ruling.
Alexander stressed that without the written judgement, the appellate process cannot work.
He urged the judge to release the full reasons behind the decision so that the matter can be properly reviewed.
He stated that decisions affecting an entire constituency and the composition of Parliament must meet the highest standards of transparency.
He added that the people of Kpandai deserve clarity and that Hon Nyindam cannot be expected to challenge the ruling without access to the judge’s reasoning.
The Minority is calling for the immediate release of the written judgement to ensure fairness, uphold the rule of law, and maintain confidence in the judicial system.
By: Jacob Aggrey
About 200 company secretaries, governance professionals and institutional leaders will gather in Accra for the ‘Company Secretaries Summit’ next month.
It is aimed at strengthening governance practices and enhance boardroom effectiveness across the country.
The summit, which is scheduled for July 16 at the Labadi Beach Hotel seeks to equip governance professionals with the knowledge, skills, and networks required to navigate the increasingly complex demands of modern corporate leadership.
It will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions focusing on emerging governance trends, boardroom dynamics, regulatory compliance, digital transformation, and stakeholder expectations.
According to the convener, Catherine Engmann, the summit comes at a critical time when governance professionals are under growing pressure to support sound decision-making, strengthen governance culture, and respond effectively to changing institutional and regulatory environments.
“This gathering is not just another conference. It is a platform for governance leaders who are already operating at the highest level and intend to stay there,” she said.
She noted that the programme was designed to provide participants with practical tools, fresh insights, and valuable professional connections.
According to Ms Engmann, a major highlight of the event will be the awards ceremony, which will recognise individuals and organisations that have demonstrated excellence in governance practice and made significant contributions to improving board effectiveness and corporate accountability.
She mentioned that the summit will also offer participants an opportunity to benchmark their practices against industry standards, exchange ideas with peers, and explore innovative approaches to governance challenges.
Beyond the formal sessions, the event is expected to foster networking and collaboration among governance professionals, helping to strengthen governance practices across Ghana’s corporate and institutional landscape.
Speaking about the vision behind the initiative, Ms Engmann, said the summit was inspired by the need to create a dedicated platform that recognises the critical role played by company secretaries and governance professionals.
According to her, the Company Secretaries’ Summit and Awards reflects her conviction that Ghana’s governance professionals deserve an annual platform where they can engage in meaningful discussions, build strategic relationships, and receive recognition for their contributions to effective governance.
Registration for the summit, she said was currently open, with interested professionals encouraged to secure their participation ahead of the event.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
-1 cup dried soya beans
-4–5 cups for water (for blending)
-Extra water for soaking
-Sugar, honey or dates (optional, for sweetness)
-Vanilla extract (optional)
Preparation
-Pick through the beans to remove stones or damaged seeds and rinse thoroughly
-Place them in a large bowl and cover with plenty of water. Soak for at least eight hours or overnight to soften it to blend easier
– After soaking, rub the beans with your hands as the skin begins to remove
– Removing the skins helps reduce the ‘beany’ taste and improves texture
– Put the soaked beans into a blender with 4–5 cups of clean water
-Blend until smooth and milky. (You may need to do this in batches depending on your blender size).
– Using a clean muslin cloth or fine sieve, strain the blended mixture into a pot. (Squeeze well to extract as much liquid as possible).
-The leftover pulp is called okara. Don’t throw it away — it can be used in baking, porridge, or even added to stews.
– Place the strained milk on medium heat and make it boil. Stir continuously to prevent burning or overflowing.
– Allow it to boil for at least 20–25 minutes. Proper boiling removes the raw taste and neutralises natural compounds that can upset the stomach.
-Once boiled a little sugar or honey. Pulse.gh
Health benefits of Soya beans
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