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Rev. Kofi Oduro criticises Baba Jamal over alleged vote buying in Ayawaso East
The General Overseer of Alabaster International Ministry, Rev. Kofi Oduro, has criticised National Democratic Congress (NDC) member Baba Jamal over alleged vote-buying incidents during the party’s parliamentary candidate elections in the Ayawaso East constituency.
Speaking during a sermon, Rev. Oduro expressed concern over a video he said showed a young man admitting to distributing television sets and other items to influence votes during the primaries.
According to the pastor, the individual claimed he sets aside large sums of money every year to give out as gifts, a statement Rev. Oduro described as troubling.
He questioned the source of the money allegedly used for the vote-buying exercise and demanded accountability.
“Where did the money come from? If someone claims to put aside two million cedis to give out, has he paid taxes on it?” Rev. Oduro asked.
He described the alleged act as an insult to the Ghanaian people, saying politicians are given privileges, positions, and allowances but still abuse the trust placed in them.
Rev. Oduro warned that those involved in vote buying and corruption will eventually face consequences, adding that such practices undermine democracy and good governance.
He further stated that politicians who engage in such acts should be held accountable, regardless of their status or political affiliation.
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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