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I am fighting against the injustice done to Wakpal – Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor
The Member of Parliament for South Dayi and Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, says his actions in court are aimed at addressing what he describes as an injustice done to the people of Wakpal.
Speaking on the matter, Mr. Dafeamekpor dismissed claims by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) that the case was filed prematurely, following the publication of a Gazette notification.
According to him on Joynews, the NPP argues that the Gazette notice was published on January 24, and therefore Parliament should not have been taken to court on January 23, the same day the Clerk of Parliament wrote to the House.
However, he explained that the Gazette notifications at the time were confusing and contained serious errors.
“The Gazette publications were in a confused state,” he said.
Mr. Dafeamekpor noted that the notifications listed 274 parliamentary seats and later added four more, bringing the total to 278 seats, which he said exceeds the constitutionally mandated number of parliamentary seats.
“If you gazette 274 seats and add another four, you get 278. Where is the overlapping two coming from?” he questioned.
He explained that steps were later taken to correct the situation, leading to a new Gazette publication on January 6.
However, he accused the opposing side of denying the January 6 Gazette publication in court and describing it as a genuine mistake.
“He now comes to court and denies the January 6 Gazette publication and calls it a genuine error,” he stated.
Mr. Dafeamekpor questioned how such an error could be considered genuine, insisting that the number of parliamentary seats cannot be mistaken.
“The number of parliamentary seats is fixed. There is no fraction. It is either 276 or it is not,” he said.
He further alleged that the Head of the institution responsible was prevented from continuing communication with Parliament, even though she had earlier provided Parliament with an exact number.
According to him, the matter goes beyond passion and politics and touches on fairness and constitutional order.
“This is not about being passionate. It is about the injustice done to Wakpal,” he stressed.
Mr. Dafeamekpor said he will continue to pursue the matter to ensure that what he describes as a constitutional wrong is corrected.
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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