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NPP Vice chairman calls for OSP probe into alleged vote buying in Ayawaso East
The Third National Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Alhaji Osman Masawudu, popularly known as Chairman Buga Buga, has called on the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to investigate and prosecute Baba Jamal over alleged vote buying during the recent National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries in the Ayawaso East constituency.
Chairman Buga Buga accused Baba Jamal of engaging in acts he described as clear criminal conduct, insisting that the allegations should not be ignored by the authorities.
According to him, the actions displayed during the primaries amount to vote buying and must be treated as a serious offence under the law.
He stressed that such conduct undermines Ghana’s democratic process and should not be tolerated.
He further urged the leadership of the NDC to take responsibility by calling Baba Jamal to order, noting that the party should not appear weak or incapable of addressing wrongdoing within its own ranks.
Chairman Buga Buga also called on the Special Prosecutor to act swiftly, adding that the matter should be thoroughly investigated and prosecuted if found to be true, to serve as a deterrent to others.
The Ayawaso East parliamentary primaries has attracted public attention following reports of alleged irregularities, including claims of inducement of delegates.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The 24 Hour Economy Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hunan Architectural Design Institute Group to support the planning of the Volta Economic Corridor.
The agreement aims to guide how land within the corridor will be used, design key infrastructure, and develop systems that will support large scale production.
The partnership will focus on detailed planning to make the area ready for investment and smooth business operations.
The project will include the development of agroecological parks, industrial zones, and transport networks to connect production centres to markets.
According to the Authority, proper planning is critical to building strong economic systems and expanding production across the corridor.
It noted that the collaboration with the Chinese design firm will help lay a solid foundation for industrial growth and long term development within the Volta Economic Corridor.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President of the Ghana Bar Association, Efua Ghartey, has called on judges and lawyers to carry out their duties with humility, fairness, and a strong sense of responsibility.
She made the appeal during the Supreme Court at 150 celebration held at the University of Ghana, under the theme “Honouring the past, celebrating the present and defining the future.”
Addressing participants, she noted that those in the legal profession occupy positions of great power and influence, and must therefore remain humble in the discharge of their duties.
She urged both the bench and the bar to deliver justice without fear or ill will, stressing the need for fairness in handling cases.
Reflecting on the significance of the celebration, she explained that the year 1876 marks not only the establishment of the Supreme Court but also the beginning of formally trained lawyers in the Gold Coast.
The GBA President questioned what Ghana would be without the rule of law, which is upheld by judges and lawyers, adding that the country could descend into a system where only the strongest survive if justice is not properly administered.
She further encouraged legal practitioners to reflect on their responsibilities and remain committed to upholding the rule of law for the benefit of all citizens.
By: Jacob Aggrey
