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No burial for man who died of suicide…Traditional Council declares
As custom and tradition in some parts of Ghana frown on “disgraceful deaths” such as suicide, the Apremdo Traditional Council in the Effia-Kwesimintsim Municipality of the Western Region, has vehemently kicked against the burial of a 33-year-old returnee who died of or committed suicide after killing his mother-in-law with a gun.
The deceased, Mr. Emmanuel Kwofie, who returned from Spain shot and killed Madam Elizabeth Nkrumah, 66, on August 15, 2021, at Apremdo.
The collective decision taken by the Chiefs and elders in the traditional area is to serve as a deterrent to those who may be contemplating embarking on such ignominious act.
Confirming the story to The Spectator, the Divisional Chief of Apremdo, Nana Egya Kwamina XI,explained that the nature of Kwofie’s death was an abomination and not in tune with customs and traditions of the land.
He added that the decision of the chiefs to debar Kwofie’s family from burying the corpse at the communitycemetery was to serve as a strong warning to others.
“Yes, it was a collective decision that was taken on August 16, because we deem the act as an abomination, and if nothing is done,others willfollow suit.We need to take this drastic decision to serve as a lesson to others not to go on that path.” Nana Kwamina told The Spectator.
The chief said, the family of the deceased had been notified about the palace’s decision and hoped that they would abide by it.
He, however, assured that if the family appealed to the palace, the chiefs and elders would sit to reconsider the matter, saying “we are all human.”
Nana Kwamina added that, if there were any explanations, that could also be considered and put the matter to rest.
“Because of greed, there’s so much violence in our communities, and we need to take disciplinary action to maintain social cohesion and not feuds in families and the community. We must maintain calm and restore peace for our collective good and development.” he stressed.
It is recalled that Emmanuel Kwofie, 33, killed his mother – in- law, Elizabeth Nkrumah, 66, and, later, shot himself with a single barrel gun, on Sunday, August 15, 2021.
The Police Public Affairs Officer,Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Olivia Ewurabena Adiku said, at about 9:40pm, on that day, Kwofie rushed to House Number 101/2 – Apremdo, with a single barrel gun and shot Elizabeth Nkrumah, on the left thigh.
She explained that, initial investigations revealed that the deceased (Kwofie) and Dora Nkrumah, had been in a relationship for the past 10 years and even had a boy aged, about eight years.
DSP Adiku said that, about three years ago, Kwofie left for Spain for greener pastures and on his return, found that,Dora Nkrumah, whose marriage rites he had not performed had taken another man .
“According to the complainant, the deceased(Kwofie) was not remitting her whilst he was in Spain so she had no option but to go in for another man.” she added.
From Clement Adzei Boye, Apremdo
The Africa Investment Network has entered a new partnership with 17 Asset Management to expand investment opportunities for Africans in the diaspora.
The two organisations will work together to open more pathways for diaspora investors, provide better data on markets, and connect investors to viable projects across the continent.
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By: Jacob Aggrey
Government Communications Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu insists that neither President Mahama nor the National Democratic Congress has filed any petition seeking the removal of the Electoral Commission Chairperson and her two deputies.
In a one on one Interview with GHone, he explained that the President only forwarded petitions he received, as required by law, and has not initiated any action against the EC leadership.
According to him, the identities and motives of the petitioners remain unknown to government, and the Presidency is not involved in that part of the process.
Mr Kwakye Ofosu stressed that while the NDC has openly disagreed with some actions of the Electoral Commission in the past, the party has not submitted any petition asking for the removal of the EC Chair or her deputies.
He noted that comments by the NDC National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, questioning the EC’s competence, do not amount to a formal petition.
He added that criticism of public officials is normal and does not automatically translate into a request for their removal.
Mr Kwakye Ofosu explained that once a petition is received, the President’s only role is to forward it to the Chief Justice.
The Chief Justice then decides if the allegations have merit. If they do, a committee is set up to investigate.
He said those named in the petitions will be officially informed by the Chief Justice, not the Presidency.
They will then have the opportunity to appear before the committee, respond to the claims, and provide any evidence in their defence.
Mr Kwakye Ofosu expressed confidence that the process will be fair and will protect the rights of all those involved.
By: Jacob Aggrey
